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July 11, 2023

Biden makes coy comment about Turkey allowing Sweden's NATO bid as country demands American F-16 fighter jets

President Biden responded to Turkey’s decision to allow Sweden to join NATO during a press conference on Tuesday. He also said NATO members would discuss Ukraine.

July 11, 2023

Critical NATO summit: Biden says Ukraine path unlikely as Zelenskyy makes last-minute bid

President Biden on Sunday made clear the alliance could only consider membership for Ukraine after the war with Russia ended, but the bloc will look to provide further support.

July 10, 2023

Turkey to advance Sweden NATO bid says Stoltenberg

On the eve of the NATO summit Jens Stoltenberg announced Turkish President Erdogan has agreed to forward Sweden's accession protocol to the grand national assembly for ratification.

July 10, 2023

Lithuania bolsters ties with Taiwan ahead of NATO summit amid China ‘threat’

Lithuania reinforced its commitment to Taiwan in its latest strategy as NATO prepares to address bolstering ties with partner nations to counter China's growing threat.

July 10, 2023

Britain gripped with 'a lot of unhappiness' at state of country's politics amid Biden visit

President Biden arrived in Britain Sunday for meetings with King Charles III and Prime Minister Rishi Sunak before departing to Lithuania for the 74th NATO summit.

July 9, 2023

Russia warns NATO summit to discuss Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant given most allies in 'direct impact zone'

Russia spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said the NATO summit should discuss what she alleged is Ukraine's plot to damage the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant.

July 9, 2023

UK PM Sunak, Spain warn against Biden's decision to send cluster munitions to Ukraine ahead of NATO summit

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Spanish Defense Minister Margarita Robles oppose President Biden's decision to send cluster munitions to Ukraine.

July 9, 2023

As China threat grows in Asia, Japan to open NATO liaison office to counter Beijing

Japan will open a NATO liaison office in Tokyo in yet another move to increase its security capabilities and deter Chinese aggression in the region.

July 7, 2023

NATO leaders agree to help modernize Ukraine's armed forces, membership talks are still off the table

Leaders of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization agreed to help modernize Ukraine's armed forces. The leaders also agreed membership talks for Ukraine will not start soon.

July 6, 2023

Bulgaria's support for Ukraine's NATO membership grows stronger during Zelenskyy's visit

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy visited the Bulgarian capital where talks centered around military aid and Bulgaria's support for Ukraine's NATO membership after its conflict with Russia.