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NATO Chief Wants to Strengthen Defense to Avoid Major War

The Defense Alliance NATO's Secretary-General Mark Rutte wants to see a significant increase in how much money is spent on defense, and says that European countries are not prepared for the threat of a possible war with Russia. .

NATO Chief Wants to Strengthen Defense to Avoid Major War

NATO: Russia provides nuclear technology to North Korea

Russia's nuclear technology "flows in" to North Korea in exchange for soldiers to the front in Ukraine, warns Nato. We must not be naive, says Secretary-General Mark Rutte.

NATO: Russia provides nuclear technology to North Korea

NATO's goal: A better position for Ukraine

Ukraine needs to be helped to as strong a position as possible ahead of potential peace talks, NATO's leadership and also Sweden are urging. But when it comes to peacekeeping forces and invitations to membership, there is still silence.

NATO's goal: A better position for Ukraine

Starmer invited to EU meeting

Five years after the United Kingdom left the EU, the country's Prime Minister Keir Starmer will be welcomed to an EU summit again. .

Starmer invited to EU meeting

Kristersson in talks with Rutte and Macron

The last few days, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) has had talks with French President Emmanuel Macron and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte about European security and support to Ukraine. "We discussed our cooperation in NATO and our task to continue supporting Ukraine – militarily, humanitarily and politically", says Kristersson according to a press release.

Kristersson in talks with Rutte and Macron

Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk to Sweden – to prepare EU for Trump

Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk has taken on the leadership role to prepare the EU for a new period with Donald Trump as the USA's president. When Nordic and Baltic prime ministers meet at Harpsund this week, Tusk sits at the table.

Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk to Sweden – to prepare EU for Trump

So EU will meet Trump - with Poland at the wheel

The countries around the Baltic Sea are increasingly emerging as Europe's foremost front against Russia. Not least Poland is taking command in the hope of getting the US to continue supporting Ukraine.

So EU will meet Trump - with Poland at the wheel

NATO Chief Discusses Global Security with Trump

The Dutchman Mark Rutte, as head of the defense alliance Nato, has had a first meeting with the US's incoming president Donald Trump. The meeting in Palm Beach, Florida, centered around global security issues, according to a spokesperson for Nato.

NATO Chief Discusses Global Security with Trump

North Macedonia gets top post in NATO

North Macedonia's former Defense Minister Radmila Shekerinska gets the top job as the second-highest chief in NATO, under Secretary-General Mark Rutte. "She truly believes in NATO, knows what it takes to join the alliance and what it means to become a full member.

North Macedonia gets top post in NATO

EU Chief: We Can't Wait for Trump

Europe cannot wait for what Donald Trump will do with Ukraine, urges EU's Foreign Minister Josep Borrell. We must be persistent, believes Defence Minister Pål Jonson (The Moderate Party).

EU Chief: We Can't Wait for Trump

So, the EU is going to meet Trump - with Poland at the wheel

The countries around the Baltic Sea are increasingly emerging as Europe's foremost front against Russia. Not least Poland is taking command in the hope of getting the US to continue supporting Ukraine.

So, the EU is going to meet Trump - with Poland at the wheel

NATO Base Inaugurated in Poland

An American air defense facility in northern Poland, which will be part of NATO's defense, was inaugurated on Wednesday. The plans were made public in 2009.

NATO Base Inaugurated in Poland

Blinken in Brussels: To respond to North Korea

North Korea's entry into Russia's war in Ukraine poses a threat also to the USA, warns Nato chief Mark Rutte in Brussels. The US Secretary of State Antony Blinken promises an American response.

Blinken in Brussels: To respond to North Korea

Blinken to Brussels for Ukraine talks

The US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is making an unscheduled visit to Brussels on Wednesday to, among other things, meet with NATO's Secretary General Mark Rutte and participate in a meeting with the ambassadors of member states, according to NATO. Matthew Miller, spokesperson for the US Department of State, states that the intention is to "discuss support for Ukraine with its counterparts in NATO and the EU", reports the news agency AFP.

Blinken to Brussels for Ukraine talks

Putin doesn't congratulate Trump – "Unfriendly country"

On Wednesday morning, congratulations poured in to the Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, who appears to be winning the presidential election in the USA. But one country that will not congratulate Trump on his victory is Russia.

Putin doesn't congratulate Trump – "Unfriendly country"

USA: North Korea has sent 10,000 soldiers

North Korea has sent around 10,000 soldiers to Russia to fight in Ukraine in the coming weeks, according to the US Department of Defense. .

USA: North Korea has sent 10,000 soldiers

Turkey responds to terrorist attack in Ankara

At least five people were killed in a suspected terrorist attack outside Ankara, which Turkey accuses the Kurdish PKK of. Late on Wednesday evening, Turkey responded by attacking PKK targets in Syria and Iraq.

Turkey responds to terrorist attack in Ankara

NATO Chief's Warning about North Korea: Escalation

"A significant escalation. " Nato's Secretary-General Mark Rutte warns about the development if North Korea actually sends soldiers to support Russia's war of invasion in Ukraine.

NATO Chief's Warning about North Korea: Escalation

Defense Ministers: Want to See Ukraine in NATO

Russia's war against Ukraine topped the agenda when the G7 countries' defence ministers met in Naples. In a joint statement, continued "unwavering support" to Ukraine is promised.

Defense Ministers: Want to See Ukraine in NATO

Thousands of North Korean soldiers headed for Ukraine

The dictatorship North Korea has decided to send extensive military aid to Russia's war of invasion in Ukraine. It involves 12,000 soldiers, including special forces, according to South Korea's intelligence service Nis.

Thousands of North Korean soldiers headed for Ukraine

Ukraine deserves to become a NATO member

Give us an invitation, urges Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyj during NATO visit. But everything indicates that he will have to wait.

Ukraine deserves to become a NATO member

NATO: To Discuss Victory Plan with Ukraine

Ukraine's "victory plan" is to be discussed when NATO's defense ministers gather in Brussels. The question is how far the alliance can stretch around Ukraine's wishes for a formal invitation to membership.

NATO: To Discuss Victory Plan with Ukraine

Kristersson in NATO: No one can manufacture like us

Mutual praise was exchanged when Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) met NATO's new Secretary-General Mark Rutte in Brussels on Wednesday. > Counted per capita, Sweden is a top supporter of Ukraine, Rutte stated at the press conference afterwards.

Kristersson in NATO: No one can manufacture like us

Prime Minister meets new NATO Chief

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) is to meet with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte for a meeting on Wednesday. The meeting will be held at NATO headquarters in Brussels.

Prime Minister meets new NATO Chief