News and updates about NATO

British General:

Citizens must be ready for war with Russia

The head of the British army recently stated that both men and women in Britain must be ready to fight if NATO goes to war with Russia.

Citizens must be ready for war with Russia

International statement condemns Houthi attacks in Red Sea

US, EU, NATO and 44 countries blast Houthi rebels' hostilities in the Red Sea.

International statement condemns Houthi attacks in Red Sea

Chair of the NATO Military Committee visits Israel

Chief of the General Staff Herzi Halevi: “It is of great importance to explain throughout Europe the security challenges in the region.''

Chair of the NATO Military Committee visits Israel

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Russian pilot tried to shoot down British plane in 2022

In 2022, a Russian pilot fired air-to-air missiles at a British plane, despite a comrade trying to stop him.

Russian pilot tried to shoot down British plane in 2022

Beyond the conflict in Ukraine

It appears there is a firm Western, particularly American, stance committed to the strategic defeat of Russia. Op-ed.

Beyond the conflict in Ukraine

Terrorism problem solution offered. Think "Mandate."

How do the UN, NATO and the Arab League allow defenseless Gazans to suffer the tyrannic rule of Hamas without trying to help?. Op-ed.

Terrorism problem solution offered. Think "Mandate."

Turkey agrees to support Sweden's NATO bid

Turkish President agrees to forward Sweden's application to join NATO to his parliament for approval.

Turkey agrees to support Sweden's NATO bid

Turkey:

'Quran burning in Sweden raises questions about NATO membership'

Turkey’s foreign minister says Sweden's failure to prevent Quran-burning raises questions about Sweden’s possible NATO membership.

'Quran burning in Sweden raises questions about NATO membership'

5th generation F35 stealth aircraft deploy to Poland

Royal Netherlands Air Force F35A Lightning based out of Leeuwarden Air Base joins NATO's Eastern Flank.

5th generation F35 stealth aircraft deploy to Poland

Why is NATO turning to East Asia?

NATO is mulling the possibility of Russia achieving its goals in Ukraine and China taking a similar military step towards Taiwan. Op-ed.

Why is NATO turning to East Asia?

NATO commits to Ukraine membership in the future

NATO chief says Finland and Sweden will soon join alliance and paves the way for Ukraine to join in the future.

NATO commits to Ukraine membership in the future

Poland military on heightened alert after missile explosion

Poland putting some military units on a heightened state of readiness after missiles reportedly fired by Russia land in the country.

Poland military on heightened alert after missile explosion

Kremlin:

Nuclear world war will be ‘catastrophic for all mankind’

Moscow issues dire warning less than a day after NATO warns Russia not to consider hitting Ukraine with nuclear strike.

Nuclear world war will be ‘catastrophic for all mankind’

Russia may be planning nuclear weapons test near Ukraine border

NATO intelligence briefing details Russian plan to test nuclear "doomsday weapon" as show of strength.

Russia may be planning nuclear weapons test near Ukraine border

Russian nuclear sub with ‘doomsday weapon’ disappears in Arctic

Next gen Belgorod submarine able to trigger 1,600 foot ‘radioactive tsunami’ leaves cold water base without a trace.

Russian nuclear sub with ‘doomsday weapon’ disappears in Arctic

NATO condemns Russia's annexation of Ukrainian regions

In response to annexation, Zelenskyy submits 'accelerated' application for Ukraine to join NATO.

NATO condemns Russia's annexation of Ukrainian regions

Putin warns West: 'I am not bluffing' over nuclear threat

Prior to announcing the mobilization of 300,000 extra troops, Putin issues a stern warning to the West and NATO.

Putin warns West: 'I am not bluffing' over nuclear threat

German chancellor: ‘NATO was never a threat to Russia’

Chancellor Olaf Scholz describes Putin's invasion of Ukraine as 'completely absurd' and part of a plan to take over swaths of Europe.

German chancellor: ‘NATO was never a threat to Russia’

US Senators back NATO membership for Finland and Sweden

Motion backing NATO membership for Finland and Sweden approved in Senate by an overwhelming majority of 95-1.

US Senators back NATO membership for Finland and Sweden

Report: Boris Johnson to be named head of NATO

With support from the UK, other member states and Ukraine, Johnson is rumored to be the top pick to replace NATO's leader this fall.

Report: Boris Johnson to be named head of NATO

Watch: Biden makes another stumble on the world stage

'I'm getting overly anxious', said the President as he confused two leading European nations.

Watch: Biden makes another stumble on the world stage

NATO office in Texas removes display honoring Nazi ace

Following complaints from Jewish staffers, NATO office on Texas Air Force Base removes print of storied Nazi combat pilot and his plane.

NATO office in Texas removes display honoring Nazi ace

Russia launches missile attack on crowded Ukrainian mall

At least 13 dead and many injured after Russia fires barrage of missiles at busy shopping centre.

Russia launches missile attack on crowded Ukrainian mall

NATO chief: Russia-Ukraine war 'could last years'

Meanwhile, NATO plans to upgrade Ukraine's weapons to NATO-standard.

NATO chief: Russia-Ukraine war 'could last years'

'Rude provocation' - Russian warship violates NATO waters

Denmark accused Russia of 'aggressive provocation tactics' after a warship violated its territorial waters on two occasions.

'Rude provocation' - Russian warship violates NATO waters

At a hundred days into Russia's war on Ukraine, what's next?

For the sake of those suffering and with the global effect of the loss of Ukrainian wheat exports, we must consider realpolitik. Opinion.

At a hundred days into Russia's war on Ukraine, what's next?

Erdogan slams the door on Sweden, Finland's NATO bids

The Turkish President says there's no reason for his country to accept Sweden and Finland's bids since they will end up 'just like Greece.'

Erdogan slams the door on Sweden, Finland's NATO bids

Watch: Russia deploys nukes to Finnish border following NATO bid

Russia has allegedly deployed a unit of Iskander nukes in retaliation for the country's bid to join NATO.

Watch: Russia deploys nukes to Finnish border following NATO bid

Watch: Erdogan slams Sweden, Finland NATO bids

The Turkish leader said the two Baltic states were harbingers of terror groups.

Watch: Erdogan slams Sweden, Finland NATO bids

Putin: Finland joining NATO 'will become a threat to Russia'

Kremlin announces that Finland’s intention to join NATO poses a direct threat to Russia and intends to respond with "necessary measures."

Putin: Finland joining NATO 'will become a threat to Russia'

Watch: Russians asked - 'Why is NATO arming Ukraine?'

Some people said the West was trying to 'conquer Russia', while a few thought the aid was justified.

Watch: Russians asked - 'Why is NATO arming Ukraine?'

Sweden, Finland looking to join NATO fearing Russian invasion

The Baltic states' clear interest in NATO membership has the Russian President furious.

Sweden, Finland looking to join NATO fearing Russian invasion

NATO scrambles fighter jets to intercept Russian planes

Multiple reports of NATO fighter jets scrambling to intercept Russian planes over the past week.

NATO scrambles fighter jets to intercept Russian planes

Russia launches gas embargo on 2 NATO states

'This is blackmail.' European energy prices soar as Moscow bars gas sales to Poland and Bulgaria, threatens to cut off other European states

Russia launches gas embargo on 2 NATO states

How many of Russia's neighbors will join NATO?

While the Baltic states are weighing joining the alliance for added protection, more may be on their way.

How many of Russia's neighbors will join NATO?

Russia threatens to attack Europe

Former Russian president warns that if Baltic states join NATO, his country will be forced to 'restore the balance of power.'

Russia threatens to attack Europe

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Russian planes breach Finnish airspace following cyber attacks

Zelenskyy warned that Finland could be next on Putin's hitlist as the country weighs joining NATO following Russia's aggression in Ukraine.

Russian planes breach Finnish airspace following cyber attacks

Podcast:

The world is a mess: Russia, Ukraine, NATO, North Korea & more

Hear what Jeremy Bash, former Department of Defense & CIA Chief of Staff & has to say about the 'insanity' taking place wherever you look.

The world is a mess: Russia, Ukraine, NATO, North Korea & more

Russian hackers target American, NATO targets

Russian hackers have now set their sights on NATO, according to reports from Google.

Russian hackers target American, NATO targets

Russian jets that violated Swedish airspace had nuclear warheads

Act seen as deliberate threat by Russia to prevent Sweden from joining NATO.

Russian jets that violated Swedish airspace had nuclear warheads

Ukraine: A new world order

Ukraine is not just about Russia’s influence in that country. NATO faces a direct Sino-Russian challenge, the US a loss of dominance.Op-ed.

Ukraine: A new world order

Russia threatens ‘universal nuclear war’ if NATO enters Ukraine

Top Russian general issued a chilling threat to 'obliterate' the West if NATO forces enter Ukraine.

Russia threatens ‘universal nuclear war’ if NATO enters Ukraine

Biden gets heated with reporter over sanctions question

Biden gets into a tense exchange at NATO summit with reporter over topic of Russia sanctions, saying "sanctions never deter" several times.

Biden gets heated with reporter over sanctions question

US to expand sanctions against Russia, target gold reserves

The Biden administration announces expanded Russia sanctions as well as taking in 100,000 Ukrainian refugees and $1 billion in aid.

US to expand sanctions against Russia, target gold reserves

The West Invaded Ukraine

Ukrainians realized that the West had more to offer, and an ideology of freedoms with which they could identify. Op-ed.

The West Invaded Ukraine

Watch: Biden meets NATO leaders to discuss Ukraine

President Biden is holding meetings with NATO partners to discuss a unified response to Russia's aggression in Ukraine.

Watch: Biden meets NATO leaders to discuss Ukraine

Israel participating in NATO naval exercise in Mediterranean

Annual exercise is going ahead despite tensions between Russia & western powers. After some hesitation, Israel decides to join.

Israel participating in NATO naval exercise in Mediterranean

Russian drone shot down after ‘violating NATO airspace’

The drone allegedly circled over a bombed Ukrainian city before straying into Polish territory.

Russian drone shot down after ‘violating NATO airspace’

NATO surveillance flight finds 'unusual activity' above Ukraine

A CNN News crew joined a NATO surveillance flight in the skies above Eastern Europe.

NATO surveillance flight finds 'unusual activity' above Ukraine

US Sec of State: NATO 'ready' for conflict with Russia

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken announces that NATO is “ready” for a military conflict with Russia.

US Sec of State: NATO 'ready' for conflict with Russia

'NATO alliance isn't enough, we need a cyber alliance'

'Next stage of Ukraine war is on the financial realm, commercial sanctions not suitable for world of digital payments,' JVP founder says.

'NATO alliance isn't enough, we need a cyber alliance'

NATO: Russia planning full-scale invasion of Ukraine

Hundreds of warplanes & warships on high alert, according to NATO head Jens Stoltenberg, speaking at a briefing.

NATO: Russia planning full-scale invasion of Ukraine

Report:

Biden told allies that Putin decided to invade Ukraine

US President reportedly told other NATO and EU leaders that US believes Putin has decided to carry out an invasion of Ukraine.

Biden told allies that Putin decided to invade Ukraine

Ukraine and the American crack-up

Not only is the Biden administration enabling the NATO break-up, it is destroying America's deterrent power and superpower position.Op-ed.

Ukraine and the American crack-up

Russia threatens to deploy military to Cuba and Venezuela

Talks between Russia and US break down over Ukraine and NATO expansion, with Russian demands being rejected by Washington and allies.

Russia threatens to deploy military to Cuba and Venezuela

America's most fateful policy error: Ukraine and NATO

America's leaders seem to have little grasp of geopolitical concerns, while NATO has actually caused the avoidable Ukraine crisis. Op-ed.

America's most fateful policy error: Ukraine and NATO

Watch: NATO Allies 'migrate' north for the summer

Yissachar Ruas joins the Turkish Air Force 161 Filo flying their F-16 Fighter jets as part of the NATO Air Policing Mission.

Watch: NATO Allies 'migrate' north for the summer

NATO Secretary General condemns Kabul airport suicide bombing

Suicide blast killed over 60 Afghans and at least 12 US troops.

NATO Secretary General condemns Kabul airport suicide bombing

Erdogan has a warm spot for the Taliban

It is no coincidence that the only embassy of a NATO member country left open in Kabul is Turkish. Op-ed.

Erdogan has a warm spot for the Taliban

'Not everyone's going to make it out' says UK Defence Secretary

Pandemonium at Kabul airport as frantic Afghans & foreign nationals attempt to flee Taliban regime.

'Not everyone's going to make it out' says UK Defence Secretary