The Latest Breaking News on NATO

Senate India Caucus to push for ‘NATO plus five’ status for India

A powerful American Senator has said he plans to introduce a Bill to make India part of the NATO Plus grouping that would facilitate the transfer of topmost American technology and defence equipment without much bureaucratic hassle, amid growing challenges from a rising China

The Hindu · Jun 21, 2023

Russia threatens Ukraine’s ‘decision-making centres’ if Kyiv uses western arms in Crimea

Use of US- and UK-supplied missiles would mark west’s ‘full involvement’, Russian defence minister says

The Guardian - UK · Jun 20, 2023

Ukraine war: Kremlin's threat to interfere with undersea data cables may be bluster, but must be taken seriously

In what is more than likely to turn out to be an attempt at escalation in the confrontation between Nato and Russia over the war in Ukraine, former Russian president Dmitry Medvedev argued recently on his Telegram channel that Russia should have the right to attack submarine data cables.

The Conversation · Jun 20, 2023

Ireland ‘playing with fire’ for opening debate on military neutrality, says president

Michael D Higgins says government risks burying country in other people’s agendas amid ‘drift’ towards Nato

The Guardian - UK · Jun 19, 2023

Lack of consensus on next Nato chief could lead to Stoltenberg staying on

Disagreement over possible successors may mean secretary general is asked to remain in role at next month’s summit in Lithuania

The Guardian - UK · Jun 18, 2023

The Observer view on the Greek migrant boat tragedy: the west must admit responsibility

Horrors at sea will continue until the west faces up to its responsibilities and recognises its part in the plight of refugees

The Guardian - UK · Jun 17, 2023

F-16 planes are a message to Putin: NATO support isn’t waning

The F-16s that NATO allies may send to Ukraine aren’t likely to arrive in time to help with Kyiv’s current offensive. The used planes won’t be enough to turn the tide in the air war against Russia, either. The alliance has a different message in mind.

Tribune News Service · Jun 16, 2023

NATO chief appears likely to stay on as allies struggle to find a replacement for him

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg seems increasingly likely to have his term at the helm of the world’s biggest security organization extended again

The Independent UK · Jun 16, 2023

NATO moves to protect undersea pipelines, cables as concern mounts over Russian sabotage threat

NATO has launched a new center to help protect vulnerable undersea pipelines and cables

The Independent UK · Jun 16, 2023

EU calls Serbia and Kosovo to Brussels for crisis talks after recent tensions

Serbia’s arrest of Kosovan police officers has added to concerns about relations between the two countries

The Guardian - UK · Jun 16, 2023