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Watch as Sunak speaks at Nato summit after private talks with Zelensky

Watch as Rishi Sunak speaks at the Nato summit in Vilnius, Lithuania on Wednesday 12 July after private talks with Volodymyr Zelensky.

The Independent UK · Jul 12, 2023

Soviet aggression prompted the birth of the Nato alliance – here's why that matters now

As Nato leaders meet in Vilnius, Lithuania, to discuss Ukraine’s future within the alliance, it’s worth considering how the current discussions compare to the beginnings of the organisation.

The Conversation · Jul 12, 2023

Live Updates | China bristles at NATO eastward 'expansion' as alliance wraps up summit

China has renewed its concern about NATO’s eastward “expansion” as the alliance wraps up its summit in Lithuania

The Independent UK · Jul 12, 2023

After being a 'welcome guest' at NATO, NZ now needs to consider what our partnership with the alliance really means

As a “welcomed guest” at the latest NATO summit in Lithuania, New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins had a front-row seat for debates over Ukrainian membership, the role of countries outside NATO’s traditional geographic boundaries, the ongoing threat of China, military spending and an accelerating nuclear arms race.

The Conversation · Jul 12, 2023

Ukraine is the hot topic at the NATO summit – the most important work is all in the details happening behind the scenes

A summit is literally the highest point on the mountain. In diplomatic terms, summits like the NATO meeting, held on July 11 and 12, 2023, in Vilnius, Lithuania, mark important gatherings of world leaders.

The Conversation · Jul 11, 2023

Biden blames busy schedule for skipping Nato leadership dinner

Secretary of State Antony Blinken attended the dinner in his place

The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2023

Cork City complete swoop for Lithuanian midfielder

Stanulevičius arrives at Turner's Cross after spells in Romania, Lithuania and Israel

Irish Mirror · Jul 11, 2023

'I flew on Rishi Sunak’s plane to the NATO summit and this is what it’s like'

Our Mirror reporter Ben Glaze takes us through his journey as he accompanied Rishi Sunak to the NATO summit in Lithuania

Daily Mirror · Jul 11, 2023

NATO Summit: How the Alliance is strengthening its eastern flank

Along with seeking a compromise for Ukraine’s entry into NATO, leaders at the Vilnius summit are on a quest to bolster the Alliance’s eastern front.

France 24 · Jul 11, 2023

Zelenskiy fails in effort to secure invitation to join Nato at Vilnius summit

Leaders of military alliance sign off on declaration that does not give Ukraine firm membership timetable

The Guardian - UK · Jul 11, 2023