Swedish PM says NATO accession 'victory for freedom' Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson has hailed his country's entry into NATO as a "victory for freedom," as it turned the page on two centuries of non-alignment following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. World • 07 Mar 24
Swedish PM says NATO accession 'victory for freedom' Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson has hailed his country's entry into NATO as a "victory for freedom," as it turned the page on two centuries of non-alignment following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. World • 07 Mar 24
What does NATO entry mean for Sweden? Sometimes labelled as a "humanitarian superpower", Sweden's accession to the US-led NATO military alliance will bring significant changes to the country's defence policy and the geopolitical balance across the region. World • 26 Feb 24
What does NATO entry mean for Sweden? Sometimes labelled as a "humanitarian superpower", Sweden's accession to the US-led NATO military alliance will bring significant changes to the country's defence policy and the geopolitical balance across the region. World • 26 Feb 24
Sweden PM hails historic day as Hungary ratifies NATO bid Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said it was a "historic day" after Hungary's parliament ratified Sweden's NATO bid, clearing the final obstacle for the Nordic country to join the military alliance. World • 26 Feb 24
Sweden PM hails historic day as Hungary ratifies NATO bid Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said it was a "historic day" after Hungary's parliament ratified Sweden's NATO bid, clearing the final obstacle for the Nordic country to join the military alliance. World • 26 Feb 24
NATO showcases spending hikes in riposte to Trump NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has said 18 of the alliance's 31 countries are set to hit its defence spending target this year, after Donald Trump threatened to encourage Russia to attack members that did not spend enough. World • 14 Feb 24
NATO showcases spending hikes in riposte to Trump NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has said 18 of the alliance's 31 countries are set to hit its defence spending target this year, after Donald Trump threatened to encourage Russia to attack members that did not spend enough. World • 14 Feb 24
What did Trump say about NATO and what is Article 5? Former US president Donald Trump raised a storm of criticism from the White House and top Western officials at the weekend for suggesting he would not defend NATO allies who failed to spend enough on defence and would even encourage Russia to attack them. World • 12 Feb 24
What did Trump say about NATO and what is Article 5? Former US president Donald Trump raised a storm of criticism from the White House and top Western officials at the weekend for suggesting he would not defend NATO allies who failed to spend enough on defence and would even encourage Russia to attack them. World • 12 Feb 24
NATO deal 'does not infringe on Irish neutrality' - Ryan An agreement between the Government and NATO aimed at enhancing cyber security and protecting subsea infrastructure does not infringe on Ireland's neutrality, the Green Party leader Eamon Ryan has insisted. Politics • 09 Feb 24
NATO deal 'does not infringe on Irish neutrality' - Ryan An agreement between the Government and NATO aimed at enhancing cyber security and protecting subsea infrastructure does not infringe on Ireland's neutrality, the Green Party leader Eamon Ryan has insisted. Politics • 09 Feb 24
Sweden will not negotiate with Hungary on NATO - PM Sweden will not negotiate with Hungary over its application to join NATO, which Budapest is the sole member of the alliance to yet ratify, Swedish Prime Minster Ulf Kristersson has said. World • 26 Jan 24
Sweden will not negotiate with Hungary on NATO - PM Sweden will not negotiate with Hungary over its application to join NATO, which Budapest is the sole member of the alliance to yet ratify, Swedish Prime Minster Ulf Kristersson has said. World • 26 Jan 24
NATO: Is the future of the alliance female? To date, there have been 13 Secretary Generals of NATO and all of them have been men. With the current Secretary General due to leave the role, Gail Conway of RTÉ's foreign desk asks if the future of the military alliance is female. World • 23 Dec 23
NATO: Is the future of the alliance female? To date, there have been 13 Secretary Generals of NATO and all of them have been men. With the current Secretary General due to leave the role, Gail Conway of RTÉ's foreign desk asks if the future of the military alliance is female. World • 23 Dec 23
What's on the table for NATO at Vilnius summit? NATO leaders meet in Vilnius today and tomorrow to address topics ranging from divisions over Ukraine's membership bid and Sweden's accession to boosting ammunitions stockpiles and reviewing the first defence plans in decades. Ukraine • 11 Jul 23
What's on the table for NATO at Vilnius summit? NATO leaders meet in Vilnius today and tomorrow to address topics ranging from divisions over Ukraine's membership bid and Sweden's accession to boosting ammunitions stockpiles and reviewing the first defence plans in decades. Ukraine • 11 Jul 23
NATO: Ukraine has conditions to meet before it can join NATO leaders have dashed Ukrainian leader Volodymr Zelensky's hopes for a clear timeline to join the alliance, saying they would offer an invite to become a member only when "conditions are met". NATO • 11 Jul 23
NATO: Ukraine has conditions to meet before it can join NATO leaders have dashed Ukrainian leader Volodymr Zelensky's hopes for a clear timeline to join the alliance, saying they would offer an invite to become a member only when "conditions are met". NATO • 11 Jul 23
Turkey agrees to support Sweden's NATO membership Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has agreed to forward to parliament Sweden's bid to join the NATO military alliance, appearing to end months of drama over an issue that had strained the bloc as war has raged in Ukraine. World • 11 Jul 23
Turkey agrees to support Sweden's NATO membership Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has agreed to forward to parliament Sweden's bid to join the NATO military alliance, appearing to end months of drama over an issue that had strained the bloc as war has raged in Ukraine. World • 11 Jul 23
Why this week's NATO summit may disappoint Ukraine Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky wants NATO members to give a firm timeline for when Ukraine can join the military alliance, but that is unlikely to happen at its summit in Vilnius. World • 09 Jul 23
Why this week's NATO summit may disappoint Ukraine Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky wants NATO members to give a firm timeline for when Ukraine can join the military alliance, but that is unlikely to happen at its summit in Vilnius. World • 09 Jul 23
NATO indecision on Ukraine, Sweden 'threat' to security Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called on NATO to resolve the issue of Ukraine and Sweden's membership bids, saying indecision is threatening global security. Ukraine • 07 Jul 23
NATO indecision on Ukraine, Sweden 'threat' to security Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called on NATO to resolve the issue of Ukraine and Sweden's membership bids, saying indecision is threatening global security. Ukraine • 07 Jul 23
Biden to host Swedish PM for talks on NATO and Ukraine US President Joe Biden will host Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson next week to talk about transatlantic security cooperation and the war in Ukraine, the White House said. World • 01 Jul 23
Biden to host Swedish PM for talks on NATO and Ukraine US President Joe Biden will host Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson next week to talk about transatlantic security cooperation and the war in Ukraine, the White House said. World • 01 Jul 23
Sweden hopes to join NATO by July - foreign minister Sweden still hopes to be a member of NATO by the time of the alliance's summit in Vilnius in July, Swedish Foreign Minister Tobias Billstrom has said. World • 26 May 23
Sweden hopes to join NATO by July - foreign minister Sweden still hopes to be a member of NATO by the time of the alliance's summit in Vilnius in July, Swedish Foreign Minister Tobias Billstrom has said. World • 26 May 23
5 things to know about NATO as Finland joins alliance NATO, the world's most powerful military alliance, is set to double its border with Russia, in the midst of the war in Ukraine, when Finland becomes its 31st member. World • 04 Apr 23
5 things to know about NATO as Finland joins alliance NATO, the world's most powerful military alliance, is set to double its border with Russia, in the midst of the war in Ukraine, when Finland becomes its 31st member. World • 04 Apr 23
US calls for Swedish NATO membership 'without delay' US President Joe Biden has urged Turkey and Hungary to conclude their ratification processes for Sweden to join NATO "without delay" as he welcomed Finland's accession to the military alliance. World • 04 Apr 23
US calls for Swedish NATO membership 'without delay' US President Joe Biden has urged Turkey and Hungary to conclude their ratification processes for Sweden to join NATO "without delay" as he welcomed Finland's accession to the military alliance. World • 04 Apr 23
Turkish parliament ratifies Finland's NATO accession Turkey's parliament has approved a bill to allow Finland to join NATO, clearing the way for the country to become part of the Western defence alliance as war rages in Ukraine. World • 31 Mar 23
Turkish parliament ratifies Finland's NATO accession Turkey's parliament has approved a bill to allow Finland to join NATO, clearing the way for the country to become part of the Western defence alliance as war rages in Ukraine. World • 31 Mar 23
Swedish parliament approve bill to join NATO Sweden's parliament has formally approved a bill to allow the country to join NATO when its application has been ratified by all 30 members of the alliance, a process where it remains waiting on the final endorsements. World • 22 Mar 23
Swedish parliament approve bill to join NATO Sweden's parliament has formally approved a bill to allow the country to join NATO when its application has been ratified by all 30 members of the alliance, a process where it remains waiting on the final endorsements. World • 22 Mar 23
China pledges to deepen cooperation with Russia China has pledged to deepen cooperation with Russia as US President Joe Biden prepared to meet leaders of NATO's eastern flank. World • 22 Feb 23
China pledges to deepen cooperation with Russia China has pledged to deepen cooperation with Russia as US President Joe Biden prepared to meet leaders of NATO's eastern flank. World • 22 Feb 23
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 its NATO membership bid. World • 18 Aug 22
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 its NATO membership bid. 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 eve of EU-facilitated talks between the estranged western Balkan neighbours. World • 17 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 eve of EU-facilitated talks between the estranged western Balkan neighbours. 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 Russia's invasion of Ukraine. World • 04 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 Russia's invasion of Ukraine. 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 decision, the most significant expansion since the mid-1990s. World • 05 Jul 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 decision, the most significant expansion since the mid-1990s. 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 it takes" in its war against Russia. World • 30 Jun 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 it takes" in its war against Russia. World • 30 Jun 22
