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Sweden to Host NATO Foreign Ministers in Helsingborg, May 2026
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Sweden to Host NATO Foreign Ministers in Helsingborg, May 2026

NATO Chief Rutte Calls China's Military Growth Shocking
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NATO Chief Rutte Calls China's Military Growth Shocking

China's expansion of its army is shocking, believes Nato's Secretary General Mark Rutte.
NATO Chief Rutte Avoids US Tariff Debate, Focuses on Defense
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NATO Chief Rutte Avoids US Tariff Debate, Focuses on Defense

The unity is pressured in NATO when the USA introduces tariffs against its partners. But the Secretary-General dodges answering
Rubio Affirms US Commitment to NATO, Calls for Increased Defense Spending
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Rubio Affirms US Commitment to NATO, Calls for Increased Defense Spending

""Hysteria" says the US Secretary of State Marco Rubio about the doubts on the country's continued commitment to Nato. At the same time, the demands are repeated to allocate corresponding five percent of GDP to defence – also for the USA
NATO Faces Silence on Turkey's Journalist Arrest Before Key Meeting
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NATO Faces Silence on Turkey's Journalist Arrest Before Key Meeting

Turkey's seizure of journalist Joakim Medin raises questions ahead of this week's foreign ministers' meeting in Nato. But no answers from Nato leadership will be forthcoming
NATO Clarifies Status of Missing US Soldiers in Lithuania Exercise
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NATO Clarifies Status of Missing US Soldiers in Lithuania Exercise

Nato clarifies regarding the four American soldiers who on Wednesday were reported to have died in a military exercise in Lithuania. The soldiers are still missing but have not been found dead
Four American Soldiers Die in Lithuania During Military Exercise
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Four American Soldiers Die in Lithuania During Military Exercise

Four American soldiers who were reported missing in Lithuania are dead, according to NATO's Secretary General Mark Rutte.
Sweden Plans Major Military Boost with 300 Billion Kronor Loan
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Sweden Plans Major Military Boost with 300 Billion Kronor Loan

The defense is to be rapidly reinforced with loans that are estimated to amount to 300 billion kronor. It's urgent, says Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (The Moderate Party)
Greenlandic party leaders on Trump: "Unacceptable"
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Greenlandic party leaders on Trump: "Unacceptable"

The leaders of the Greenlandic parties condemn in a joint statement the US President Donald Trump's desire to take over Greenland.
Greenland responds sharply to new Trump game
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Greenland responds sharply to new Trump game

Trump talks about everything except NATO during Rutte's visit
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Trump talks about everything except NATO during Rutte's visit

Nato's Secretary-General Mark Rutte was received by the US President at the White House. But the statements to the media in connection with the meeting dealt very little with the military alliance Nato
Putin: Will end the war "peacefully"
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Putin: Will end the war "peacefully"

Russia's President Vladimir Putin opens up for a ceasefire – with many side demands. USA's President Trump responds that the overtures are "promising but not complete"
NATO warns of security vacuum in Bosnia
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NATO warns of security vacuum in Bosnia

NATO's Secretary-General Mark Rutte emphasizes that the development in Bosnia with challenging Serbian leaders will not be tolerated by the military alliance. Rutte warned that a "security vacuum may arise"
After the Fateful Meeting on Ukraine: "Historic Turning Point"
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After the Fateful Meeting on Ukraine: "Historic Turning Point"

A plan for a lasting peace in Ukraine was at the center of Sunday's crucial meeting in London. Afterward, the message is that it requires strong European buildup and security guarantees for Ukraine
The NATO Chief wants to see a better relationship with Trump
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The NATO Chief wants to see a better relationship with Trump

Nato's Secretary-General Mark Rutte has spoken with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyj and urged him to try to "rebuild the relationship with Trump".
Top Meeting on Ukraine: Sweden Invited
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Top Meeting on Ukraine: Sweden Invited

The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Keir Starmer, has invited around 20 European leaders to a top-level meeting on Ukraine on Sunday. Among the participants are Sweden, as well as major powers such as France, Germany, and Turkey
Kristersson looks forward to cooperation with Germany
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Kristersson looks forward to cooperation with Germany

The Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson looks forward to cooperating with Germany's new government for a safer Europe.
Rutte met Kellogg – EU leaders to Kyiv
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Rutte met Kellogg – EU leaders to Kyiv

Nato's Secretary General Mark Rutte has met with President Donald Trump's Ukraine envoy Keith Kellogg in Brussels. "We have a lot to do", notes the Nato chief
Zelensky: Putin appears to have the most influence in NATO
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Zelensky: Putin appears to have the most influence in NATO

Europe needs a common defense, believes the war-torn Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyj. He also gives a kick to Nato, whose decisions he thinks are being blocked by the Russian President Vladimir Putin at present
Trump's peace plan shakes NATO
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Trump's peace plan shakes NATO

We stand united for peace in Ukraine, claims the Nato chief, despite criticism and concern over Donald Trump's peace negotiations with Russia. No one will get exactly what they want, says Trump's Defense Minister Pete Hegseth
Tough battle for the percentage in NATO
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Tough battle for the percentage in NATO

Five percent? Or somewhere "north of three"? NATO countries have a tough spring ahead of them to unite on future defense budget targets, following hard pressure from the USA.
NATO Chief Praises Sweden after Cable Break
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NATO Chief Praises Sweden after Cable Break

Baltic Sentry is Nato's response to the recent cable breaks in the Baltic Sea. So far, no member country has been able to prove sabotage, but that does not change the defense alliance's need for sea surveillance, says Nato chief Arjen Warnaar
Europe on Defense: We Must Do More
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Europe on Defense: We Must Do More

We must do more. This is stated by both the EU and Nato in the pursuit of ways to handle the defense of Europe after Donald Trump's return as president in the USA
EU leaders on Trump's tariff threats: We're ready
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EU leaders on Trump's tariff threats: We're ready

The EU promises to respond "with firmness" if the US threatens with tariffs and trade war. We are ready, says Commission President Ursula von der Leyen
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