On This Day, Feb. 28: NATO involved in combat for first time
1 of 4 | Officials attend a flag-raising ceremony at NATO headquarters in Brussels on April 4, 2023. On February 28, 1994, NATO was involved…
Russia warns NATO of certain war if West puts troops into Ukraine – POLITICO
“In this case, we need to talk not about the likelihood, but about the inevitability [of a conflict]. That’s how we evaluate it,” said Dmitry Peskov,…
Can NATO Prevent Tides Turning in Russian Favour in the Third Year of War in Ukraine?
As the war in Ukraine completes two years, Russia seems emboldened by success in capturing Avdivka and seems to be advancing westwards near Avdiivka, Bakhmut,…
Stoltenberg: Ukraine Could Use F-16 for Strikes on Military Targets Inside Russia
Jens Stoltenberg Secretary General of NATO announced he is giving Ukraine “permission” to use its soon to be delivered F-16s to launch attacks inside Russia,…
Hungary ratifies Sweden’s NATO bid, clearing final obstacle to membership | NATO News
Vote by Hungarian parliament ends more than 18 months of delays. Hungary’s parliament has voted to ratify Sweden’s bid to join NATO, bringing an end…
Sweden to join NATO – POLITICO
Budapest finally made the move on Monday, with the parliament voting 188 to 6 votes in favor of the resolution. Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orbán,…
Hungary’s parliament set to approve Sweden’s entry into NATO
Hungary's parliament is set to vote to approve Sweden's entry into NATO after President Viktor Orban reached a deal to buy new Gripen planes from…
Russia-Ukraine two years on: towards an endless and wider war? | Russia-Ukraine war
In an UpFront special, we discuss where the war in Ukraine currently stands and where it is heading. It’s been two years since Russia launched…
Hungary, Sweden sign fighter jet deal before NATO membership vote | NATO News
Hungary, the last NATO country to approve Sweden’s membership bid, will hold a parliamentary vote on Monday. Hungary has signed a deal to buy four…
‘The Trump whisperer’ — Can Mark Rutte save NATO? – POLITICO
That family history, rarely discussed at home, and his older brother’s death from AIDS in the 1980s, seem to have predisposed Rutte against dwelling on…
US, European powers back outgoing Dutch PM Mark Rutte as next NATO head | NATO News
Support of top NATO powers makes Rutte favourite to succeed current Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg in October. The United States, United Kingdom, France and Germany…
Germany, France join US and UK in backing Mark Rutte for top NATO job – POLITICO
Berlin's endorsement follows an intense 24-hour diplomatic campaign to shore up support for the Dutchman, amid ongoing hesitation from a group of around 10 countries…
UK joins US in backing Rutte to lead NATO – POLITICO
The British declaration adds further pressure on Eastern flank countries to drop their hesitation over Rutte, criticized for failing to bring Dutch defense spending up…
Biden paves way for Mark Rutte to lead NATO — and confront Putin
The term of current NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg, who has steadily navigated the political-military bloc through a tumultuous time in transatlantic politics since 2014, ends…
Mark Rutte in pole position to be next NATO boss – POLITICO
Under NATO rules, the secretary-general has to be decided "by consensus," meaning that Rutte still has to garner the backing of all the remaining countries.…
Europe between Putin and Trump – POLITICO
But the biggest uncertainty for most Europeans isn’t about Putin — it’s about America. The U.S. Congress’ failure to support Ukraine has left many speechless.…
Two years into Russia’s war in Ukraine, how strong is NATO’s unity? | NATO News
After two years of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, NATO has mostly maintained its unity against Moscow. The alliance has grown with Finland’s accession and,…
Column: U.S. out of NATO? In second term, Trump more likely to try
WASHINGTON — Former President Trump hasn’t officially won the Republican presidential nomination yet. But he’s already throwing his weight around on foreign policy — and Republicans…
The Hidden Meaning(s) of Tucker Carlson’s Putin Interview
Barely a few weeks before the second anniversary of the Ukraine War, American journalist Tucker Carlson —one of the country’s most popular, controversial and influential…
Hungary could ratify Sweden’s NATO membership in February: PM Orban | NATO News
Budapest is the only NATO member yet to ratify Stockholm’s membership to the world’s largest military alliance. The Hungarian parliament can ratify Sweden’s NATO membership…