The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)

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Hungary calls for European NATO without U.S.

Hungary calls for European NATO without U.S.

Europe needs its own military bloc free of American influence, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said. "The solution would be a European NATO," Orban said, arguing that Europe should be able to defend itself. …

Stoltenberg confirms he plans to step down in fall

Stoltenberg confirms he plans to step down in fall

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg plans to leave his post in the fall of 2023, he said in an interview with CNN that was aired on Monday. He said he was sure the alliance will find a good replacement. …

NATO chief heads to Ankara

NATO chief heads to Ankara

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg is paying a visit to Türkiye on February 16 to express the alliance’s solidarity and support after two devastating earthquakes that killed tens of thousands of people in …

NATO to intensify support to Georgia and Moldova

NATO to intensify support to Georgia and Moldova

The defense ministers of the NATO member states have agreed to increase support to Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, and Moldova to enhance their defense capabilities, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said. "Ministers …

Swedish, Finnish leaders awarded for decision to join NATO

Swedish, Finnish leaders awarded for decision to join NATO

The Ewald von Kleist Award of the Munich Security Conference has been awarded of Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and former Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson, as well as to Finnish President and Prime Minister, Sauli Niinisto and Sanna …

Sweden wants to join NATO together with Finland

Sweden wants to join NATO together with Finland

Sweden wants to become a NATO member together with Finland. This was stated by Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson. He stressed that he was in constant contact with his Finnish counterpart Sanna Marin and Finnish President Sauli …

Finland and Sweden committed to joint NATO together

Finland and Sweden committed to joint NATO together

Finland and Sweden remain committed to joining NATO at the same time despite Turkey's opposition to the Swedish candidacy, the two countries' prime ministers told a joint news conference in Stockholm on Thursday. Turkey has said …

Erdogan: Turkey won’t approve Sweden’s NATO membership bid

Erdogan: Turkey won’t approve Sweden’s NATO membership bid

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan doubled down on his admonishment of Sweden, warning that he would dash Stockholm’s NATO hopes, while asserting that Finland’s admission to the North Atlantic alliance could be resolved …

Turkey does not believe Sweden meets NATO membership requirements

Turkey does not believe Sweden meets NATO membership requirements

Turkey has not yet seen Finland or Sweden take any specific steps that would allow for approving their applications for NATO membership. This primarily concerns Sweden, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said on Wednesday in Tallinn, where …

Türkiye may respond differently to Finland's NATO bid if...

Türkiye may respond differently to Finland's NATO bid if...

Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu suggested a solution to help Finland improve its chances to have its NATO application approved by Ankara - seeking accession without fellow candidate Sweden. “If the two countries want to …

Stockholm no longer joins NATO

Stockholm no longer joins NATO

The Swedish Foreign Ministry acknowledged that a dialogue with Turkey on joining NATO has been ceased. Nonetheless, he expressed hope for joining the alliance at the Vilnius summit on July 12-13. Today, the Swedish minister for …

Ankara not discussing Turkey’s withdrawal from NATO

Ankara not discussing Turkey’s withdrawal from NATO

Turkey's withdrawal from NATO is not currently under consideration, spokesman for the ruling Justice and Development Party Omer Celik said on Wednesday. "The words of those who talk about the withdrawal of Turkey from NATO …