Biden is closing out his Europe trip by showcasing new NATO member Finland President Joe Biden will close out his five-day trip to Europe on Thursday standing alongside Nordic leaders The Independent UK · Jul 13, 2023
Russia warns of response as NATO returns to Cold War ‘schemes’ NATO summit outcome to be analysed for threats posed to Russia’s security and ‘all means’ available in response. Al Jazeera · Jul 13, 2023
Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 505 of the invasion Biden labels Putin ‘craven’ as Nato summit ends and Zelenskiy welcomes ‘good result’; at least four injured in overnight attack on Kyiv The Guardian - AU · Jul 12, 2023
Ukraine can't join NATO yet. But Biden says Zelenskyy is OK with that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy left the NATO summit satisfied with offers of long-term security aid from the United States and other G-7 countries, according to President Biden. WEKU · Jul 12, 2023
Biden hails ‘unbroken’ Ukrainian people in Nato speech to spirited crowd of 10,000 - and one Trump fan Mr Biden told an exuberant crowd that Western unity in support of Kyiv’s defence ‘will not falter’ The Independent UK · Jul 12, 2023
NATO didn’t ‘create incentive’ for Putin to stop Ukraine war As the NATO summit in Lithuania wraps up, analysts say its declaration has fallen short and dashed Kyiv’s hopes. Al Jazeera · Jul 12, 2023
The Guardian view on Nato’s future: a reinvigorated alliance will need all its strength Editorial: The summit in Lithuania has reaffirmed the organisation’s newfound sense of purpose. But immense challenges lie ahead The Guardian - UK · Jul 12, 2023
Analysis: Ukraine rolls back 6 months of Russian gains in 5 weeks Assessment of Ukraine’s counteroffensive suggests it has retaken 253sq km (98sq miles) of its territory since June. Al Jazeera · Jul 12, 2023
Mitsotakis, Erdogan hail ‘positive climate’ in Greece-Turkey ties After decades of dispute over energy resources, the two recently re-elected leaders agreed to a positive climate. Al Jazeera · Jul 12, 2023
Hundreds of jobs to be created at Welsh military weapons factory The factory has a long history of providing ammunition equipment for major wars Wales Online · Jul 12, 2023
How does a country join NATO? World’s most powerful military alliance has 31 members. Sweden is poised to make it 32, and Ukraine wants in as well. Al Jazeera · Jul 12, 2023
Biden and Zelenskyy praise each other despite divisions over Ukraine war U.S. President Joe Biden and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy have met as this year's NATO summit drew to a close in Vilnius, Lithuania The Independent UK · Jul 12, 2023
NATO summit results in brief: Mixed news for Ukraine, hope for Sweden and a response to Russia NATO leaders have wrapped up a two-day summit with pledges of long-term support for Ukraine but no offer of membership yet The Independent UK · Jul 12, 2023
Rishi Sunak distances himself from Defence Secretary’s Ukraine comments Ben Wallace had suggested Kyiv should show gratitude for assistance from allied countries. The Independent UK · Jul 12, 2023
The Independent UK · Jul 12, 2023 Article 5: NATO's common defense pledge that stands in the way of Ukraine's admission while at war Ukraine may have gotten support and vague assurances from NATO leaders in Vilnius this week, but ultimately it received no clear commitment that it will be joining the club any time soon
The Guardian - UK · Jul 12, 2023 Zelenskiy forced to recalibrate to avert Nato summit falling-out Ukrainian president’s frustration threatened to overshadow meeting – and did not go unnoticed by other leaders
The Independent UK · Jul 12, 2023 Nato in numbers: Which members have the biggest armies and how has the military alliance grown? Security organisation founded in 1949 now has 31 members who are set to spend $1.26trn on defence this year. The alliance has a collective military might of 3.5m army personnel to call upon
Bangkok Post · Jul 12, 2023 Putin provides a shot in the arm for Nato When Nato held its annual summit in Brussels two years ago, all 31 presidents and prime ministers of the alliance’s member states dutifully showed up, but their hearts weren’t really in it. France’s President Emmanuel Macron had publicly declared Nato “brain-dead” in 2019, and nobody could find a good reason…
Al Jazeera · Jul 12, 2023 ‘Very dangerous’: Russia slams G7 security assurances to Ukraine G7 countries have announced security assurances to Ukraine to deter future Russian attacks, a move decried by Moscow.
The Independent UK · Jul 12, 2023 G7 support for Ukraine ‘will last long into the future,’ Biden says amid tension over Nato block The Group of Seven nations announced plans for a series of bilateral agreements in support of Ukraine
The Independent UK · Jul 12, 2023 UK and other allies ‘not Amazon’, Wallace tells Kyiv Both the US and the UK have told Ukraine that ‘we’re not Amazon’, Defence Secretary Ben Wallace has said.
Evening Standard · Jul 12, 2023 Ukraine could show more ‘gratitude’ to nations supplying it with weapons, says Ben Wallace Defence Secretary urges Volodymyr Zelensky to show more appreciation for military aid on the final day of the Nato summit in Lithuania
The Independent UK · Jul 12, 2023 G7 countries sign joint declaration in support of Ukraine at Nato summit The UK, US, Japan, Canada, France, Germany and Italy have signed a pact commiting to new measures to help the war-tour country in its war with Russia.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 12, 2023 Nato appears to shelve plans to open Japan liaison office in Tokyo Progress expected at Nato summit thanks to attendance of Japan’s PM but no mention made in latest talks
The Guardian - UK · Jul 12, 2023 UN rights council approves resolution on religious hatred after Qur’an burning Western countries had strongly opposed resolution, arguing it conflicted with laws on free speech