Turkey in extradition warning to Sweden over NATO bid Turkey's justice minister has said Sweden's pledge to extradite a Turkish convict fell far short of Stockholm's commitments under a deal paving the way for … World • 18 Aug 22
NATO 'ready' to step up forces over Kosovo tensions NATO will increase its peacekeeping force in Kosovo if there is an escalation of tensions with neighbouring Serbia, the alliance's chief said today, on the … World • 17 Aug 22
US Senate ratifies Finland, Sweden accession to NATO The US Senate has ratified the entry of Sweden and Finland into NATO, strongly backing the expansion of the transatlantic alliance in the face of … World • 04 Aug 22
Finland, Sweden sign protocol to join NATO NATO's 30 allies have signed an accession protocol for Finland and Sweden to allow them to join the military alliance once allied parliaments ratify the … World • 05 Jul 22
More aid for Ukraine as NATO prepares for long fight A bullish President Joe Biden today announced $800 million in new weapons for Ukraine and said the United States will support Kyiv "as long as … World • 30 Jun 22
Civilians trapped as Russia attacks key city in Donbas The situation in Lysychansk, a city in eastern Ukraine under Russian attack, is "extremely difficult" with relentless shelling making it impossible to evacuate civilians, the … Ukraine • 30 Jun 22
US pledges more military as NATO bolsters eastern flank US President Joe Biden has pledged more American troops, warplanes and warships for Europe as NATO agreed the biggest strengthening of its deterrents since the … World • 29 Jun 22
NATO chief says Turkey's security concerns legitimate Security concerns raised by Turkey in its opposition to Finland's and Sweden's NATO membership applications are legitimate, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has said on … World • 12 Jun 22
Don't trade security for economic profit - NATO Western countries must not trade security for economic profit, NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg warned today, referring to debates over the use of Chinese technology in … Business • 24 May 22
Erdogan discusses NATO concerns with Sweden and Finland Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan, who has objected to Sweden and Finland joining NATO, held phone calls today with the leaders of the two countries and … NATO • 21 May 22
Biden backs bid by Finland and Sweden to join NATO US President Joe Biden has offered his strong support to the leaders of Sweden and Finland as their countries bid to join the North Atlantic … World • 19 May 22
Finland and Sweden formally apply to join NATO Finland and Sweden have formally applied to join the NATO alliance, a decision spurred by Russia's invasion of Ukraine, but face objections from Turkey to … World • 18 May 22
Sweden's plans for NATO membership hit snag Sweden will formally apply for NATO membership in the next few days, Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson has said, but its accession process, and that of … World • 16 May 22
NATO 'confident' on Finland, Sweden membership NATO is confident that it can overcome objections by Turkey and quickly admit Finland and Sweden, its deputy chief said today, as the alliance prepares … World • 15 May 22
Sweden lists benefits of NATO as membership bid looms Swedish membership in NATO would boost national security and help stabilise the Nordic and Baltic regions, Foreign Minister Ann Linde said today, a day after … World • 13 May 22
UK strikes security agreement with Sweden and Finland British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said he had agreed new deals with Sweden and Finland to bolster European security, pledging to support both countries' … World • 11 May 22
NATO begins planning to adapt to 'new reality' The US and other NATO members said they will keep helping Ukraine fight off Russia's invasion, while also adapting the alliance's own security to the … Ukraine • 16 Mar 22
Biden threatens Putin with sanctions over Ukraine Western leaders stepped up preparations for any Russian military action in Ukraine, with talks taking place on protecting energy supplies and US President Joe Biden … World • 26 Jan 22
NATO and Russia lay out stark differences on Ukraine NATO allies have warned Russia that they would not compromise on the alliance's right to defend its eastern members to avoid further conflict in Ukraine, … World • 12 Jan 22
'Too early' to know if Russia serious in talks - US The White House has said it is "too early" to know whether Russia is serious about resolving security tensions in and around Ukraine. World • 11 Jan 22
Taliban claim control of key Afghan border crossing The Taliban has captured the strategic border crossing of Spin Boldak on the frontier with Pakistan, continuing sweeping gains made since foreign forces stepped up … World • 14 Jul 21
Biden says he will lay down 'red lines' with Putin US President Joe Biden said today he would lay down "red lines" to his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin at their upcoming meeting, after rallying NATO … NATO • 14 Jun 21
Turkey to take action over French caricature of Erdogan Turkey has said it will take legal and diplomatic steps in response to a caricature of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in the French satirical weekly … World • 28 Oct 20
NATO: Russia must cooperate in Navalny poisoning probe NATO allies have agreed that Russia must cooperate fully with an impartial investigation to be led by the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons … World • 04 Sep 20
North Macedonia officially joins NATO North Macedonia has officially joined NATO, becoming the 30th member of the alliance after resolving a long-running name row with Greece. World • 27 Mar 20
