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  Senate confirms Matt Whitaker as Trump's ambassador to NATO: All you need to know about him

  World | April 02, 2025 11:26 IST

  During Trump's first term, Whitaker, the newly appointed US ambassador to NATO, had been chief of staff to Attorney General Jeff Sessions. Later, he was appointed as acting attorney general after Sessions was fired.

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  Donald Trump confident of annexing Greenland, says NATO chief Rutte could be ‘instrumental’

  World | March 14, 2025 6:57 IST

  On March 10, Trump threatened to take over Greenland. In a post shared on his social media platform Truth Social, Trump said that the US supported Greenland's right to determine their own future, but it could also join the US if they wanted.

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  Zelenskyy Prepared to Sacrifice Presidency for Ukraine's NATO Future

  News | March 04, 2025 11:33 IST

  Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has stated that he is ready to resign immediately if it guarantees Ukraine's NATO membership. He highlighted that securing Ukraine’s safety and its integration into the alliance is his utmost priority, even if it means stepping down from office.

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  Can Europe stand alone against Russia? A comparative analysis of economy, military and nuclear power

  Explainers | March 03, 2025 14:28 IST

  Europe, despite its economic and military strength, cannot stand alone against Russia due to its reliance on NATO and the US. Strengthening defence spending and unity is crucial for future autonomy.

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  'Restore relationship with Trump': NATO chief Mark Rutte to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy

  World | March 02, 2025 9:23 IST

  The statement of NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte comes a day after an extraordinary diplomatic meltdown when US President Donald Trump and his Deputy JD Vance blasted Zelenskyy in the Oval Office on live television for not being grateful enough for US support.

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  Zelenskyy 'ready' to quit as President if Ukraine gets Nato membership

  World | February 23, 2025 21:39 IST

  President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he is willing to step down 'immediately from his post if it secures Nato membership for Ukraine

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  Zelenskyy calls for creation of 'armed forces of Europe' to counter Russia, says 'the time has come'

  World | February 15, 2025 21:18 IST

  As the US increases pressure on Europe to increase its military expenditure, the future of NATO remains unclear. In the latest development, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy pitched the idea of the creation of the “armed forces of Europe”.

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  Donald Trump urges NATO nations to increase defence spending to 5 per cent of GDP

  World | January 24, 2025 8:34 IST

  Doanld Trump also highlighted the disparity in financial contributions, noting that the US has spent USD 200 billion more than NATO on the conflict.

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  NATO chief warns of credibility loss as Trump seeks 'deal' to end Russia-Ukraine conflict

  World | January 23, 2025 15:27 IST

  NATO Chief Mark Rutte has said that if a deal is reached between Russia and Ukraine that is aligned more towards Moscow, Putin and his allies, including China, North Korea, and Iran will have the last laugh, which NATO finds hard to accept.

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  NATO chief announces launch of a new mission in Baltic Sea region to protect undersea cables

  World | January 14, 2025 16:55 IST

  The latest decision was taken by the US-led Western nations' military alliance after several incidents in the Baltic region heightened concerns about possible Russian activities.

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  Trump appoints US envoys to Canada and NATO, adding loyalists lacking subject expertise | READ

  World | November 21, 2024 13:47 IST

  Whitaker, who served as acting attorney general for three months during Trump's 2017-2021 term, has been actively involved with the America First Policy Institute, a right-leaning think tank that has been working to shape policy for Trump's second term.

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  German chancellor fires finance minister resulting in govt collapse, what's next for Scholz? READ

  World | November 08, 2024 12:19 IST

  The situation came to a head on Wednesday night when Scholz announced he was firing Finance Minister Christian Lindner. The move effectively meant the collapse of the chancellor's coalition.

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  US Election 2024: What Donald Trump victory would mean for America and rest of the world | ANALYSIS

  World | November 01, 2024 15:24 IST

  The US is deeply divided on many fundamental questions, from taxation, immigration, abortion, trade, energy and environmental policy, and its role in the world. Trump claimed he would fix these issues if he came to power. But, is it? READ HERE

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  West's approval of use of long-range missiles by Ukraine will mean it is at war with Russia: Putin

  World | September 13, 2024 0:01 IST

  Russia would be forced to take what Putin called "appropriate decisions" based on the new threats."If this decision is taken, it will mean nothing less than the direct involvement of NATO countries, the United States and European countries in the war in Ukraine," said Putin.

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  Russia claims to destroy NATO weapon systems Abrams and HIMARS during Ukraine's Kursk incursion

  World | August 27, 2024 20:11 IST

  Russia has claimed to destroyed numerous NATO weapons systems like Abrams, HIMARS, Stryker, Challenger 2 and more. It had accused Ukraine of using weapons obtained from Western countries and warned of a 'World War III' if this continues.

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  Ground Report: Putin's 'Shahid' was killed by Zelensky?

  News | July 12, 2024 17:29 IST

  What is going on in the warzone of Ukraine right now...who is advancing and who is retreating. How much area has Russia captured...and where has the nucleus of war shifted at this time? Today we will explain to you every aspect of the Russia-Ukraine war....

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  NATO Summit: Ukraine urges bloc to give free hand on targeting Russia, what Biden says | KEY POINTS

  World | July 11, 2024 23:57 IST

  Some NATO members have made clear Ukraine can use long-range weapons to strike targets deep inside Russia while the United States has taken a narrower approach, allowing its weapons to be used only just inside Russia's border against targets supporting Russian military operations in Ukraine.

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  Biden Vs Trump turns personal, campaign blasts ex-US Prez as a 'lap dog for a dictator' in new ad

  World | July 11, 2024 21:03 IST

  The advertisement criticises Trump for his suggestion that Russia should be allowed to act freely towards NATO members failing to meet defence spending targets, cautioning that the presumptive candidate of the Republican Party is "a servant to a dictator who prioritises ‘America last.’"

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  China rejects NATO charge of 'enabler' in Ukraine conflict, tells it not to create 'chaos' in Asia

  World | July 11, 2024 14:33 IST

  China was described as a "decisive enabler" in the Ukraine war by NATO leaders as they congregated in Washington and expressed concern over deepening ties between Moscow and Beijing. China has repeatedly accused NATO of disrupting the stability of the Indo-Pacific region.

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  NATO expresses concern over China-Russia ties, calls Beijing 'decisive enabler' of Ukraine war

  World | July 11, 2024 7:24 IST

  In the strongly-worded communique, NATO member countries said China had become a war enabler through its "no-limits partnership". China has continued to export machine tools, electronics and other items seen as contributing to the Russian war effort.