The Latest Breaking News on NATO

UK defence secretary 'to quit before next govt reshuffle'

LONDON - UK Defence Secretary Ben Wallace said in an interview published on Saturday that he will step down at the next cabinet reshuffle and not contest the next general election.

Bangkok Post · Jul 15, 2023

Ben Wallace to ‘quit Government at next reshuffle and not stand again as MP’

He told the Sunday Times he would stand down but ruled out leaving ‘prematurely’ and triggering another by-election.

The Independent UK · Jul 15, 2023

As Turkey agrees to let Sweden into NATO, some see a pivot back to the West

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's U-turn on Sweden's NATO membership bid is fuelling speculation that he may be pivoting back to his traditional Western allies. Until now the Turkish leader has had something of a diplomatic love affair with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, even as the rest of Europe…

Radio France Internationale · Jul 15, 2023

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol makes surprise visit to Ukraine

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has made a surprise visit to Ukraine

The Independent UK · Jul 15, 2023

Ben Wallace ‘considering leaving Government in autumn,’ reports state

The Defence Secretary is said to be weighing up whether to leave politics entirely.

Evening Standard · Jul 15, 2023

Ben Wallace: Tories’ favourite cabinet minister ‘considers stepping down’

Ben Wallace said to be consider quitting government and leaving politics entirely

The Independent UK · Jul 15, 2023

Commentary: NATO shouldn’t give Vladimir Putin an excuse to prolong the war

When NATO leaders met this week in the capital of Lithuania, Russia’s war in Ukraine loomed large. With Sweden’s membership all but settled, Ukraine’s future with the alliance was the biggest question on everyone’s mind.

Chicago Tribune · Jul 15, 2023

US support for Ukraine emerges as key dividing line between GOP 2024 hopefuls in Tucker Carlson-hosted forum

While Mike Pence strongly backs continuing US support for Ukraine’s defence, many of his Republican rivals for the White House feel differently

The Independent UK · Jul 15, 2023

What happened in the Russia-Ukraine war this week? Catch up with the must-read news and analysis

Kyiv criticised for lack of gratefulness at Nato summit; foreign volunteers describe fighting Russian mercenaries

The Guardian - AU · Jul 14, 2023

Biden’s Slip-Up: Mistakenly Refers To Ukrainian President As ‘Vladimir’

President Biden's blunder sparks debate about his age and raises concerns over his second term candidacy.

Zenger · Jul 14, 2023