Page 19 - Latest Updates on NATO
Blinken, NATO chief discuss readiness for talks over Russia-Ukraine crisis
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken discussed with NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg concerns over Russia's military activity near Ukraine
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President Putin urges West to act quickly to offer security guarantees
The Russian leader welcomed talks with the US that are set to start in Geneva next month, but warned the discussion focused on Moscow's demand needs to produce quick results
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Moscow hopes for serious response to its security proposals: Russian FM
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Wednesday that Moscow hopes that its proposals on security guarantees will be taken seriously by NATO and the US.
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Prepared for military reply, Russia's Vladimir Putin warns West & Nato
The Russian president has for weeks accused the United States and the Washington-led Nato military alliance of stoking tensions near Moscow's borders
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UK Defence minister meets NATO General Secretary to discuss Ukraine
The UK defense minister, Ben Wallace, met with NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg to discuss the situation near Ukraine's border, the UK Ministry of Defence said.
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Russia unveils new draft agreement with NATO on security measures
Russia has published a draft agreement it has proposed to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) on measures to ensure the security of both sides.
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NATO, EU call for de-escalation of Russian build-up on Ukraine border
The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) has called for de-escalation of Russian military build-up on the eastern borders of Ukraine, vowing to protect the territorial integrity of Ukraine.
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Russia says NATO military aid to Ukraine only heightens tension
The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) continues to provide military assistance to Ukraine, which only escalates the internal conflict in the country, the Russian Foreign Ministry has said
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Russia presses US, NATO allies for guarantees amid Ukraine tensions
A senior Russian diplomat warned the United States and its NATO allies Friday that their own security would suffer if they torpedo providing Russia with certain military guarantees.
Far-right candidate Eric Zemmour says wants to withdraw France from NATO
French far-right presidential candidate Eric Zemmour said on Sunday that he would like France to leave the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.
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Vladimir Putin demands NATO guarantees not to expand eastward
President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday that Moscow would seek Western guarantees that would preclude any further NATO expansion and deployment of its weapons near Russia's borders.
NATO chief Stoltenberg says allies must prepare for the worst in Ukraine
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has warned that the US-led military organisation must prepare for the worst as concern mounts that Russia could be preparing to invade Ukraine
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Putin warns West: Moscow has 'red line' about Ukraine, NATO
Commenting on Western concerns about Russia's alleged intention to invade Ukraine, he said that Moscow is equally worried about NATO drills near its borders
Ukraine, NATO to be discussed during virtual meeting of Putin, Biden
Spokesman Dmitry Peskov, did not rule out that negotiations were possible online by the end of the year.
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Biden tells Erdogan that US and Turkey must better manage disagreements
The Turkish president has said he's open to buying a second Russian missile system, despite the controversy generated by the 2017 deal to acquire the Russian-made system.
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NATO expels 8 'undeclared' Russian intelligence officers
NATO expelled eight members of Russia's mission to military alliance, saying that they were secretly working as intelligence officers and cut the size of Moscow's team able to work at its headquarters
India, Aus reject criticism of Quad, EAM says don't 'misrepresent' reality
Jaishankar also pointed out that Quad was currently focussed on issues such as vaccines, supply chains, education and connectivity.
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NATO is Cold War term, Quad looks into future: EAM Jaishankar
At the inaugural 2+2 ministerial meeting between India and Australia here, foreign and defence ministers of the two countries discussed a wide range of issues
Nato chief Stoltenberg urges China to join nuclear arms control talks
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg urged China on Monday to join international efforts to limit the spread of nuclear weapons
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Taliban co-founder Mullah Baradar to lead new Afghanistan govt
Leader was the main signatory of the peace deal with Trump admin in Feb '20
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