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February 8, 2024

Polish PM Donald Tusk says Reagan ‘must be turning in his grave’ after Republicans stall Ukraine aid package

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said former President Reagan "must be turning in his grave," after Republican senators blocked a package for Ukraine aid.

February 2, 2024

US senators urge Hungary to ratify Sweden's NATO membership 'without further delay'

Hungary Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is the last NATO leader who has not yet approved Sweden's membership application. U.S. lawmakers have issued a statement calling for immediate action.

January 29, 2024

Finland prepares for presidential election runoff featuring former prime minister and ex-top diplomat

A runoff presidential election in Finland is set for February between two key candidates. Alexander Stubb, a former prime minister, led the first round.

January 28, 2024

NATO chief urges US lawmakers to continue supporting Ukraine, warns Beijing is watching

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg will meet with top U.S. defense officials and lawmakers this week to discuss the continued aid to Ukraine.

January 25, 2024

Reporter's Notebook: NATO goes back to the Cold War to fend off Russia

Amid rising tensions and threats from Russia, NATO begins its largest military exercise since the Cold War. Dubbed "Steadfast Defender 24" some 90,000 troops will be involved in the exercise.

January 24, 2024

Hungary is the last holdout for Sweden's NATO membership. So when will Orbán follow Turkey's lead?

Critics accuse Viktor Orban of stalling Hungary's approval of Sweden's NATO bid in an attempt to extract concessions from the EU, and prove his weight on the world stage.

January 23, 2024

Turkey approves Sweden’s NATO membership bid

Turkey's parliament on Tuesday formally approved Sweden’s bid to join NATO, clearing a major hurdle for the Nordic country to join the military alliance.

January 23, 2024

Turkey’s parliament agrees to vote on Sweden’s NATO membership after prolonged debate

Turkish legislators have scheduled a long-delayed vote on Sweden’s bid to join NATO. Last month, Turkey's foreign affairs committee gave its consent to Sweden's bid.

January 23, 2024

NATO secures $1.2 billion contract to replenish allied supplies and help Ukraine

NATO has signed a $1.2 billion contract to produce ammunition to replenish the diminishing stocks of member countries. The move aims to support Ukraine in its war with Russia.

January 19, 2024

NATO to hold largest military exercises in decades, involving around 90,000 personnel

NATO is set to launch its largest military exercises in decades involving around 90,000 personnel. The drills aim to demonstrate NATO's capability to defend its territory up.