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NATO Chief Says ‘No Immediate Military Threat’ Against Alliance

NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg said there were "no immediate military threat" against any member of the alliance after the Kremlin has accused the West of potentially escalating the war in Ukraine.

NATO ‘Solidarity’ With Estonia After Border Incident With Russia

NATO "stands in solidarity" with member country Estonia following a border incident with Russia on the Narva River separating the two nations, Stoltenberg said.

NATO Countries Not Giving Ukraine ‘Enough Ammunition’: Chief

NATO head Jens Stoltenberg said alliance members "are not providing Ukraine with enough ammunition," allowing Russia to push Kyiv's forces back.

US, UK, Germany Back Dutch PM Mark Rutte as Next NATO Chief

The United States, Britain, and Germany expressed support for Dutch PM Rutte to become the next NATO secretary general at a crucial time for the alliance.

Around 20 NATO Countries Set to Hit Spending Target in 2024

Some two-thirds of NATO's 31 member countries are expected to reach the defense spending target of two percent of GDP in 2024, officials said.

NATO Chief to US Conservatives: Alliance ‘A Good Deal’

NATO's chief told US conservatives the alliance was a "good deal" and created jobs, as likely presidential candidate Trump fuels doubts about assisting Ukraine.

Turkey Ratifies Sweden’s NATO Membership After Protracted Delay

Turkey's parliament ratified Sweden's NATO membership after more than a year of delays that upset Western efforts to show resolve in the face of Russia's war on Ukraine.

NATO Signs $1.2B Artillery Shell Deal

NATO signed contracts worth $1.2 billion to acquire over 200,000 155-millimeter artillery shells in the face of Russia's invasion on Ukraine. 

NATO to Buy 1,000 Patriot Missiles in Face of Russia Threat

NATO members in Europe have signed a contract for up to 1,000 Patriot missiles to bolster air defenses in the face of the threat from Russia.

NATO Allies Vow to Stay Firm on Arming Ukraine

NATO members urged each other not to let up in backing Ukraine's fight against Russia, amid doubts over US support and a bloody stalemate on the ground.

Rutte Favorite to Be Next NATO Boss Despite Dutch Vote Shock

Outgoing Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte is the clear front-runner to become NATO's next chief, even though a shock far-right win at elections in his homeland risks tarnishing his legacy.

NATO Chief Warns of ‘Malign’ Russian Interference in Bosnia

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg warned of Russia's "malign" interference in Bosnia, saying Moscow's actions threatened the stability of the deeply divided Balkan country. 

Turkey ‘Stands By’ Deal on Sweden Joining NATO: Stoltenberg

NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg said Turkey remains committed to a deal to ratify Sweden's membership of the military alliance.

NATO Says Ready to Boost Presence in Kosovo

NATO said it was ready to increase its peacekeeping force in Kosovo following deadly clashes.

NATO Chief Stoltenberg’s Mandate Extended to 2024

NATO's members extended the tenure of alliance chief Jens Stoltenberg for one year, after struggling to find a replacement in the shadow of Russia's war in Ukraine.

NATO Weighs Extending Stoltenberg Term

NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg said it was up to alliance members to decide if they want to replace him, as they weigh further extending his nine years in charge.

NATO Debates ‘Security Guarantees’ for Ukraine

NATO foreign ministers debated providing security guarantees to Ukraine after its war with Russia ends.

Ukraine Has Received 1,550 Armored Vehicles, 230 Tanks: NATO Chief

NATO allies and partners have provided Ukraine with 1,550 armored vehicles and 230 tanks to form units and help it retake territory from Russian forces, Stoltenberg said.

Bakhmut May Fall ‘in Coming Days’: NATO Chief

NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg warned that the devastated eastern Ukrainian city of Bakhmut may fall into Russian hands in the coming days.

Sweden, Finland Joining NATO Together Not ‘Main Question:’ Stoltenberg

NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg said ratifying Sweden and Finland to join the organization at the same time was not the "main question."

Ukraine Using More Munitions Than NATO Producing: Stoltenberg

NATO needs "to ramp up production" of ammunition as Ukraine's rate of usage is far outstripping current capacities and draining stockpiles, Stoltenberg said.

NATO Chief’s Departure Plan Relaunches Succession Race

The NATO alliance confirmed that its long-serving chief would leave office in October, launching a new round of speculation about his successor.

Germany Says Allies Can Start Training Ukrainians on Tanks

Germany's defense minister said allies could start training Ukrainian forces to use Leopard tanks.

NATO Allies to Provide ‘Heavier Weapons’ to Ukraine: Stoltenberg

Ukraine's Western backers will promise heavier and more modern weaponry to Kyiv at a key meeting in Germany, NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg said.