Putin’s claim Britain is sending nuclear arms to Ukraine is ‘bonkers’ says expert ‘There is no way that you could create a nuclear explosion with depleted uranium’ The Independent UK · Mar 21, 2023
Russia will be 'forced to react' if UK sends depleted uranium ammunition to Ukraine, Putin vows It comes as the Russian President held talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Moscow Manchester Evening News · Mar 21, 2023
‘Signs’ Putin has requested lethal weapons from China, Nato chief says Don’t support ‘illegal war’ in Ukraine, Jens Stoltenberg urges Xi Jinping The Independent UK · Mar 21, 2023
Vladimir Putin claims Chinese proposal could be basis for peace in Ukraine Putin accused the West of having no interest in helping Ukraine reach such a peace deal Evening Standard · Mar 21, 2023
NATO chief says 'dangerous world' demands 'more ambitious' defence spending Alliance Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg outlined plans to demand more money from the coalition's 30 members - even though the vast majority of countries do not even meet the current 2% benchmark Daily Mirror · Mar 21, 2023
NATO to hold Ukraine meeting despite Hungary's objections NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg says he will call a high-level meeting of the military organization’s main forum for cooperation with Ukraine next month despite objections from Hungary The Independent UK · Mar 21, 2023
NATO chief urges members to boost defence spending as only 7 hit target NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg urged member countries to speed up increases in defence spending as new figures showed fewer than a quarter of them meeting the alliance's target. Reuters · Mar 21, 2023
NATO's Stoltenberg hails Turkish move on Finland membership, sees Sweden joining soon NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg on Friday hailed Turkey's decision to move ahead with ratifying Finland's bid for membership of the military alliance and said he was confident Sweden would join soon too. Reuters · Mar 17, 2023
In show of unity, NATO and EU heads visit North Sea gas platform The heads of NATO and the European Commission flew on Friday to a North Sea platform to discuss the security of supplies and infrastructure, a visit underlining Norway's importance for gas shipments since Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Reuters · Mar 17, 2023
A Bali ban, a new Duke, and the loveliest Greek island – take the Thursday quiz Fifteen questions on general knowledge and topical trivia, plus a few jokes every Thursday. How will you fare? The Guardian - UK · Mar 16, 2023
NATO chief in new drive to bring Finland, Sweden in NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg is spearheading a new drive to see Finland and Sweden join the alliance's ranks soon The Independent UK · Mar 9, 2023
Russia-Ukraine war: Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant reconnected to energy grid as UN warns ‘one day our luck will run out’ – as it happened Warning from head of UN nuclear watchdog comes after Zaporizhzhia plant loses power for sixth time The Guardian - AU · Mar 9, 2023
Ukraine digs in as Russia claims gains in Bakhmut The Wagner mercenary chief says Russians hold part of the bombed-out Ukrainian city of Bakhmut as the EU agrees to push ahead on joint arms buying to help Kyiv. The New Daily · Mar 9, 2023
Russian victory in Ukraine could push China to invade Taiwan, NATO chief warns NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg warned "what happens in Europe today can happen in Asia tomorrow" suggesting that Beijing could be watching the Russia-Ukraine war closely to see how a similar invasion of Taiwan could work Daily Mirror · Mar 8, 2023
Al Jazeera · Mar 8, 2023 NATO cautious amid ongoing Nord Stream blasts investigation US intelligence reportedly suggests a pro-Ukrainian group may be behind the September 2022 attacks on the gas pipelines.
Daily Mirror · Mar 8, 2023 Devastating Bakhmut battle sees five Russian soldiers killed for every Ukrainian An anonymous NATO official said that intelligence showed Russia’s losses in the assault on the eastern town of Bakhmut far outweighed Ukraine’s
Tribune News Service · Mar 1, 2023 News briefs Pa. warrant reveals what police seized from Kohberger family home
Daily Mirror · Feb 28, 2023 Ukraine will join NATO, declares alliance chief in latest blow to Vladimir Putin NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg declared war-torn Ukraine will be admitted to the alliance in the long-term, as he began talks in Helsinki with Finnish leaders
The Independent UK · Feb 28, 2023 NATO chief: membership for Finland, Sweden 'top priority' NATO's secretary-general says membership for Finland and Sweden is “a top priority” for the military alliance and is urging members Turkey and Hungary which haven’t yet ratified the Nordic countries' accession to do so urgently
Al Jazeera · Feb 24, 2023 All you need to know about China’s plan for Russia-Ukraine talks Beijing has released a 12-point position paper, calling for a ceasefire between Kyiv and Moscow.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 24, 2023 Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 366 of the invasion Commemorations staged around world on first anniversary of Russian invasion; Zelenskiy says Ukraine has proved ‘invincible’
Axios · Feb 24, 2023 Putin appears to be placing his bets on winning a war of attrition. A Ukrainian soldier of an artillery unit fires towards Russian positions outside Bakhmut on Nov. 8, 2022. Photo: BULENT KILIC/AFP via Getty Images
Reuters · Feb 24, 2023 West reacts with skepticism to Chinese ceasefire proposal for Ukraine The West reacted with skepticism to China's proposal on Friday - the first anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine - for a ceasefire, with NATO saying Beijing did not have much credibility as a mediator.
The Independent UK · Feb 24, 2023 Ursula Von der Leyen and Jens Stoltenberg mark anniversaries of Ukraine war and Estonian independence Ursula Von der Leyen and Jens Stoltenberg have marked the anniversaries of the Ukraine war and Estonian independence.
The News Lens · Feb 24, 2023 China Urges Russia-Ukraine Cease-fire and Peace Talks China’s 12-point position paper on the war in Ukraine comes amid Western accusations Beijing is considering supplying arms to Russia. Western leaders have questioned Beijing’s willingness to mediate and its credibility as a mediator.