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Defense ministers from the European Five (E5) met in Poland to discuss strengthening Europe\’s arms industry and increasing defense spending, emphasizing the need for swift action to bolster security.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy offers to end the conflict with Russia in exchange for rapid NATO membership, emphasizing the need to protect Ukraine’s territorial integrity.
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol and NATO Chief Mark Rutte express concern over reported dispatch of DPRK troops to Russia, highlighting potential U.N. sanctions violations and regional security risks.
An exploration of NATO’s ‘rules-based international order’ and its varied impacts on countries worldwide, examining both the benefits and challenges it presents.
China’s UN envoy Fu Cong criticized NATO as ‘troublemakers’ during a UN Security Council debate, calling for a fairer international order and outlining six areas for improvement.
At its 75th anniversary summit in Washington, NATO deliberated on its expanding role beyond the Euro-Atlantic, addressing global security challenges and the alliance’s strategic focus on the Asia-Pacific region.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi called on the Netherlands to support free trade and criticized NATO’s stance on China during a phone call with Dutch Foreign Minister Caspar Veldkamp.
NATO’s unexpected focus on China during its 75th anniversary summit raises questions about the alliance’s motivations amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict.
China urges NATO to abandon its Cold War mentality and stop baseless accusations, emphasizing the need for cooperation to maintain stability in the Asia-Pacific region.
China urges NATO to stop shifting blame over the Ukraine crisis, emphasizing its commitment to promoting peace talks.
As NATO foreign ministers meet in Brussels to mark the alliance’s 75th anniversary, increased military spending and large-scale exercises raise concerns over European stability and relations with Russia.
Europe conducts massive military exercises as NATO’s largest buildup in decades raises questions about security strategies and potential impacts on global stability.
The U.S. is reportedly planning to station nuclear warheads in the UK for the first time since 2008, raising concerns over escalating tensions with Russia and the potential risk to European security.
As NATO prepares for its largest military exercises since the Cold War, concerns rise over escalating tensions with Russia amid the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
NATO’s continued expansion is revealing deep internal divisions as member nations struggle to reach consensus on key security issues, including support for Ukraine and new membership bids.
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg warns of a dangerous global landscape, but critics say the alliance’s actions in conflicts like Israel-Hamas and Ukraine are intensifying tensions.
Thousands of people gathered in Madrid on June 26 to protest against NATO ahead of the alliance’s summit. Demonstrators voiced concerns over NATO’s policies and military interventions.
Far-right candidate Marine Le Pen’s proposal to withdraw France from NATO’s integrated military command sparks debate ahead of France’s presidential runoff election.