‘Nothing new’: NATO chief dismisses Russian warnings of escalation after key members lift arms restrictions

‘Nothing new’: NATO chief dismisses Russian warnings of escalation after key members lift arms restrictions

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg. File | Photo Credit: Reuters NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg on May 31 dismissed warnings by Russian President Vladimir Putin that allowing Kyiv to use Western weapons for strikes inside Russian territory might lead to an escalation. Speaking on the sidelines of a NATO foreign ministers’ meeting in Prague, Mr. Stoltenberg said … Read more

NATO chief to Erdogan: Sweden ‘has fulfilled obligations’ for membership

NATO chief to Erdogan: Sweden ‘has fulfilled obligations’ for membership

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg leaves a press conference following his meeting with Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan in Istanbul, Turkey June 4, 2023. | Photo Credit: REUTERS NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg on Sunday called on Ankara to drop its opposition to Sweden’s bid to join the defence alliance, saying Stockholm has addressed Turkey’s security concerns. “Sweden … Read more

Finland doubling NATO’s border with Russia in blow to Putin

Finland doubling NATO’s border with Russia in blow to Putin

An empty flagpole stands between the national flags of France and Estonia outside NATO headquarters in Brussels, Monday, April 3, 2023. Finland awaits an official green light to become the 31st member of the world’s biggest security alliance as NATO Foreign Ministers prepare to meet in Brussels on Tuesday and Wednesday. | Photo Credit: AP … Read more