Ukraine’s troops pull back from key eastern town as Putin’s forces advance The town was a bastion of resistance for over two years since Vladimir Putin’s invasion in February 2022 The Independent UK · Oct 2, 2024
Nato’s new chief Mark Rutte makes Ukraine support a top priority The former Dutch PM also says he will work with whoever wins the US election The Independent UK · Oct 1, 2024
Mark Rutte takes over as new NATO chief, dismisses Trump concerns NATO's new chief Mark Rutte took over the leadership of the military alliance from outgoing NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg at a ceremony in Brussels on Tuesday. In his acceptance speech, Rutte downplayed fears over the impact of a potential Donald Trump victory in upcoming US president election and pledged to… France 24 · Oct 1, 2024
NATO Prepares For Leadership Change Amid Global Challenges Jens Stoltenberg steps down as NATO Secretary-General, Mark Rutte takes over amidst ongoing crises and geopolitical challenges. Top News · Oct 1, 2024
Rutte Takes Reins At NATO As US Vote Looms Former Dutch prime minister Mark Rutte takes over as NATO's secretary general on Tuesday as the Western military alliance reaches a critical juncture weeks from a momentous US election. International Business Times · Oct 1, 2024
Ukraine war briefing: Fight hard through autumn, Zelenskyy urges forces Mark Rutte to take Nato reins from Jens Stoltenberg; ‘I don’t really buy it’ says former Trump adviser of boasts about ending war. What we know on day 951 The Guardian - AU · Oct 1, 2024
Mark Rutte takes charge of Nato at a perilous moment for Ukraine But insiders say ‘Trump whisperer’’s years of coalition-building in Netherlands should stand him in good stead The Guardian - UK · Sep 30, 2024
NATO Gets A New Chief -- But Don't Expect A Revolution Incoming NATO chief Mark Rutte brings new leadership this week to one of the world's most powerful-sounding roles -- helming the nuclear-armed Atlantic alliance. International Business Times · Sep 30, 2024
Departing NATO Chief Warns US Against 'Isolationism' Outgoing NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg will caution the United States and Europe against "isolationism" in his parting speech on Thursday, as Donald Trump vies to return to the White House. International Business Times · Sep 19, 2024
Ukraine ‘drone attack hits major Russian arms depot’ sparking huge fire and evacuations in Tver region ‘Powerful’ explosion picked up by earthquake monitoring systems causes fires to burn across four miles in Russian region close to Belarus border, source says The Independent UK · Sep 18, 2024
Jamie Dimon says an ‘evil axis’ of countries will be the top economic and political concern for the next 100 years "It takes really strong American leadership and Western world leadership to do something about it. That's my number one concern that dwarfs any other one, and dwarfs any other one I've had since I've been working." Fortune · Sep 18, 2024
Hundreds released in Russia-Ukraine prisoner swap deal – as it happened Each side released 103 people, Russia’s defence ministry is reported as saying The Guardian - UK · Sep 14, 2024
NATO Chief Calls Afghanistan Mission A Catastrophe NATO's Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg deems Afghanistan mission a catastrophe as Taliban regains power despite extensive efforts and investment. Top News · Sep 12, 2024
Ukraine war briefing: Putin dismisses Kursk incursion and says eastern Donbas region is main war aim President claims Kursk move helped Russian military make gains in Donbas; Institute for the Study of War says wider impacts of Kursk operation not yet clear. What we know on day 926 The Guardian - AU · Sep 6, 2024
The Independent UK · Sep 2, 2024 Poland has duty to shoot down Russian missiles over Ukraine, minister says – despite risk of dragging Nato into war Ukraine has been pushing for allies to be more involved in its defence, including giving Kyiv permission to use Western-supplied missiles to strike deep inside Russia
France 24 · Aug 31, 2024 Russian strike kills two and injures 10 more in Ukraine's Kharkiv region, governor says A Russian guided bomb attack on Saturday killed two people and injured 10 more including children in a village in Ukraine’s Kharkiv region, the governor said. Governor Oleh Synehubov said the Russian strike hit the village of Cherkaska Lozova, damaging a residential building. A Russian attack on the city of…
Top News · Aug 26, 2024 Trump Criticizes NATO's 2% Defense Spending Target As Too Low Former President Trump criticizes NATO's 2% defense spending target, sparking debate on collective security and resource allocation within the alliance.
The Conversation · Jul 18, 2024 Ukraine recap: the bleak prospect of a Trump-Vance White House Ukraine will no longer exist by 2034, or so says former Russian president and Kremlin attack dog, Dmitry Medvedev. Medvedev didn’t say so in as many words. But, reflecting recently on the outgoing Nato leader Jens Stoltenberg’s dream of Ukraine joining within ten years, he said none of the current…
The Guardian - UK · Jul 18, 2024 Stoltenberg assures EU that Nato would survive second Trump presidency Secretary general says politicians should build a relationship with the Republican like they did in 2016
International Business Times · Jul 18, 2024 'Extremely Important' US Keeps Backing Ukraine: NATO Chief NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg on Thursday said it was "extremely important" that the United States maintains its backing for Ukraine, after former president Donald Trump chose a sceptic of aiding Kyiv as his election running mate.
Top News · Jul 15, 2024 Poland Considers Intercepting Russian Missiles In Self-Defense Poland and Ukraine consider intercepting Russian missiles, facing challenges and seeking NATO approval.
Top News · Jul 14, 2024 International Leaders Condemn Attempted Assassination Of Former President Trump Global leaders express shock and condemnation following the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump, highlighting the importance of reject...
France 24 · Jul 12, 2024 Hungary's Orban visits Trump at Mar-a-Lago following NATO summit Viktor Orban travelled from the NATO summit in Washington Thursday night to meet with Donald Trump at his Florida compound Mar-a-Lago, just weeks after the Hungarian prime minister met with Russia's Vladimir Putin. His visit is the latest in a number of meetings between the two men.
The Guardian - AU · Jul 12, 2024 Ukraine war briefing: Ship carrying ‘looted’ grain seized, Zaluzhnyi starts work as ambassador to UK Azerbaijani captain was accused of violating rules on entering occupied territory and picking up agricultural products; Ukraine’s former armed forces chief begins work as ambassador to Britain. What we know on day 870
Al Jazeera · Jul 12, 2024 Key takeaways from Biden’s NATO news conference: gaffes and defiance The briefing was a chance for the president to project strength amid calls for him to drop out of the presidential race.