NATO tracks movements of Russia’s Wagner mercenaries: Stoltenberg NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg says Western military alliance is monitoring movements of Russian mercenary force. Al Jazeera · Jul 7, 2023
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 499 As the war enters its 499th day, these are the main developments. Al Jazeera · Jul 7, 2023
NATO chief orders Turkish and Swedish leaders for crunch talks before summit Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg will hold negotiations with President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson as they try to break the deadlock over Sweden's NATO membership bid Daily Mirror · Jul 6, 2023
Top officials from Turkey and Sweden head to NATO to try to overcome membership concerns Senior officials from Sweden and Turkey are converging on NATO headquarters to examine President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s objections to the Nordic country joining the military alliance The Independent UK · Jul 6, 2023
Russia-Ukraine war: Zaporizhzhia situation ‘tense’ as both sides accuse each other of planning attack on nuclear plant – as it happened Volodymyr Zelenskiy says Russian troops have placed ‘objects resembling explosives’ on roof as Russia warns of provocation from Ukraine The Guardian - AU · Jul 5, 2023
Morning Digest | Balasore train accident could have been averted by running checks, says CRS report; India lifts SAFF Championships title for record 9th time, and more The Hindu’s Morning Digest brings readers a select list of stories to start the day The Hindu · Jul 5, 2023
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 497 As the war enters its 497th day, these are the main developments. Al Jazeera · Jul 5, 2023
Nato: Vilnius summit will reflect fresh sense of purpose over Ukraine war -- but hard questions remain over membership issues The US president, Joe Biden, struck a bullish note during a recent meeting at the White House with Nato secretary general, Jens Stoltenberg, declaring: “The allies have never been more united.” The Conversation · Jul 4, 2023
NATO extends Stoltenberg mandate for one more year NATO’s 31 member states decided to prolong the mandate of Jens Stoltenberg as its General Secretary with one year until 1 October 2024. He has led the organisation for ten years. Radio France Internationale · Jul 4, 2023
Jens Stoltenberg to stay as Nato chief for another year Former Norwegian prime minister’s tenure extended for third time ahead of next week’s Vilnius summit The Guardian - UK · Jul 4, 2023
Jens Stoltenberg’s term as Nato chief extended after Ben Wallace’s hopes dashed Prime Minister Rishi Sunak praised the leadership shown by Mr Stoltenberg in Nato’s response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The Independent UK · Jul 4, 2023
Happy with a safe pair of hands as the war drags on, NATO again extends Stoltenberg's mandate NATO has extended the mandate of Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg for another year The Independent UK · Jul 4, 2023
Russia-Ukraine war: 12 children among 38 people wounded by Russian missile strike – as it happened Missile strike targeted a military funeral in the north-eastern Kharkiv region, local official says The Guardian - AU · Jul 4, 2023
Biden's upcoming European trip is meant to boost NATO against Russia as the war in Ukraine drags on President Joe Biden will head to Europe at week’s end for a three-country trip intended to bolster the international coalition against Russian aggression as the war in Ukraine extends well into its second year The Independent UK · Jul 2, 2023
Al Jazeera · Jun 30, 2023 EU officials concerned over Russian threat with a ‘weaker Putin’ Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy tells EU summit that turmoil for Putin in Russia was advantageous to the West.
The Independent UK · Jun 29, 2023 NATO members have tentative agreement to extend Secretary-General Stoltenberg's tenure another year NATO members have reached a tentative agreement to ask Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg to remain head of the 31-member transatlantic alliance for another year
Radio France Internationale · Jun 29, 2023 EU leaders meet to assess Russia, NATO and migration crisis NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg and Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky are the key figures at a European Union summit underway in Brussels this Thursday, highlighting the importance of protecting the EU's eastern flank from Russian aggression and bolstering support for Tunisia to combat illegal migration across the Mediterranean.
The Independent UK · Jun 29, 2023 EU leaders to assess Putin's position in talks with NATO and Ukraine chiefs at summit NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg and Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will be key figures at Thursday’s European Union summit
France 24 · Jun 29, 2023 EU warns against unstable and dangerous Russia in wake of mutiny The EU will on Thursday discuss the repercussions of the Wagner Group's aborted rebellion in Russia as they look at further its aid to Ukraine in the wake of Moscow's invasion. NATO chief head Jens Stoltenberg is also set to meet with the bloc. Elsewhere, Ukraine held drills in Zaporizhzhia…
The Independent UK · Jun 28, 2023 Man tears up and burns Quran in protest approved by Swedish police The decision to grant permission for the protest is likely to spark a fresh diplomatic row with Turkey, as Anakara continues to delay Stockholm’s push to joing Nato
Daily Mirror · Jun 28, 2023 NATO chief launches last ditch-bid to win over Turkey to back Swedish membership The alliance Secretary-General has summoned Turkish officials to NATO headquarters in Brussels for a showdown next week
The Guardian - UK · Jun 28, 2023 Turkish fury as Sweden allows Qur’an burning risks further delays to Nato bid Foreign minister condemns ‘vile protest’ outside Stockholm mosque ahead of meeting in Brussels to discuss application
The Independent UK · Jun 28, 2023 NATO chief convenes July 6 talks hoping to convince Turkey to let Sweden join NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg says he's called a meeting of senior officials on July 6 to try to overcome Turkish objections to Sweden joining the military organization
The Week · Jun 28, 2023 Nato warning over Wagner troops in Belarus Nato has issued a stark warning that the presence of Russia’s Wagner Group in Belarus could create issues for the bloc’s Eastern European members.
The Guardian - AU · Jun 28, 2023 Kramatorsk strike death toll rises to 11 – as it happened Three children among dead in Russian attack that hit pizza restaurant in eastern Ukraine; US president says ‘hard to tell’ if Putin weakened by Wagner mutiny. This blog is now closed.