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  Russia unleashes biggest airstrike on children's hospital, kills 20 ahead of crucial NATO Summit

  World | July 08, 2024 15:33 IST

  The death toll in a massive Russian missile attack on Ukraine's capital Kyiv on Monday morning has risen to 20, local authorities said. The attack came nearly 24 hours before the NATO Summit was scheduled in Washington.

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  NATO appoints Dutch PM Mark Rutte as Secretary-General, to replace Jen Stoltenberg

  World | June 26, 2024 16:23 IST

  Rutte was appointed the next head of NATO after Romanian President Klaus Iohannis dropped out of the race and Hungarian PM Viktor Orban dropped his opposition to Rutte's candidacy. His appointment comes as the transatlantic alliance is pressuring Russia to withdraw from Ukraine.

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  Mark Rutte, Denmark outgoing PM, set to be next NATO chief after Orban drops candidacy

  World | June 20, 2024 17:53 IST

  The latest development came as Hungary’s prime minister, Viktor Orban, dropped his opposition to Rutte’s candidacy. Earlier on Tuesday, the outgoing Dutch prime minister gave written guarantees that he would not force the country to take part in the military alliance’s new plans.

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  'Complete nonsense': Putin says Russia will not attack NATO, but F-16s will be shot down in Ukraine

  World | March 28, 2024 16:17 IST

  Putin's remarks came as Russian forces had recently breached Poland's airspace while targeting the border region of Ukraine. This triggered speculations about whether the Kremlin is now planning to target the NATO nations.

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  Why did Sweden join NATO even though Putin warned of harsh ramifications?

  World | March 07, 2024 23:48 IST

  Sweden has stayed out of military alliances for more than 200 years and long ruled out seeking NATO membership. But after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, it ditched its longstanding policy of nonalignment almost overnight and decided to apply to join the alliance.

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  Sweden joins NATO two years after Putin's invasion forced it to end post-World War II neutrality

  World | March 07, 2024 23:37 IST

  NATO chief Stoltenberg underscored that the Nordic country “now enjoys the protection granted under Article 5, the ultimate guarantee of allies’ freedom and security.”

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  No plans to send troops to Ukraine: NATO as Russia warns of wider confrontation

  World | February 27, 2024 21:13 IST

  Slovakian PM Robert Fico said some countries are weighing on sending troops to Ukraine and French President Emmanuel Macron said it cannot be 'ruled out'. The Kremlin warned that a direct conflict between NATO and Russia would be inevitable if the alliance sent combat troops.

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  US: Nikki Haley vows to strengthen alliance with India if elected as presidential race heats up

  World | February 19, 2024 13:59 IST

  Haley, who has been highly critical of former President Donald Trump, called his recent remarks on NATO "bone-chilling" and accused him of empowering Russian President Vladimir Putin. She stressed on the need to empower alliances with NATO and regional allies to deter threats.

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  'I'm not going to protect you': Trump threatens to undermine NATO again sparking row

  World | February 15, 2024 22:21 IST

  Last week, Trump shocked major European countries when he said he won't defend NATO allies who failed in defence-spending and would even encourage Russia to attack them. European countries pledged to bolster their defence power to back Ukraine in fears of an expansion of Russia's offensive.

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  Putin wants Trump to lose US Presidential elections: 'Biden is more experienced, more predictable'

  World | February 15, 2024 9:15 IST

  Putin declared that he would work with any US leader who is elected, but noted unequivocally that he would prefer Biden's victory when asked who would be a better choice from the point of view of Russia.

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  US defence chief Austin remains hospitalised, will not travel to Brussels for Ukraine, NATO meetings

  World | February 13, 2024 9:41 IST

  Austin was taken to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on Sunday afternoon to address bladder issues and admitted to the intensive care unit. It was his second hospitalisation this year in Walter Reed's ICU following the surgery in December.

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  What did Trump say about NATO funding that sparks row and what is Article 5? EXPLAINED

  World | February 12, 2024 19:10 IST

  Here are the answers to some key questions about NATO, the comments by Trump - who is running for another term in the White House in November and leading President Joe Biden in some polls - and their implications.

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  'We have never refused...': Putin tells Tucker Carlson he's ready to negotiate with Ukraine

  World | February 09, 2024 14:35 IST

  The Russian President blamed Ukraine for rejecting peace negotiations and hinted at a possible prisoner exchange with imprisoned US journalist Evan Gershkovich. Putin also asserted that the West will never succeed in inflicting a “strategic defeat” on Russia in Ukraine.

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  Finland: Ex-PM Alexander Stubb, who vows to secure border with Russia, wins first round of polls

  World | January 29, 2024 12:29 IST

  The result will push the race into a runoff on February 11 between Stubb and his rival Pekka Haavisto, because none of the candidates received more than half of the votes. "

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  Turkey approves Sweden's NATO membership bid after 20-month-long delay

  World | January 24, 2024 1:39 IST

  Turkey, a NATO member, has been dragging its feet on ratifying Sweden’s accession for more than a year, accusing the country of being too lenient toward groups it regards as security threats.

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  EXPLAINED: Why Turkey took 18 months of negotiations to let Sweden join NATO bloc

  World | December 27, 2023 11:58 IST

  Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan dropped his objection to Sweden’s membership during a NATO summit in July, but it took him several months to send the bill to parliament for ratification and weeks for the parliamentary committee to give its consent.

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  'Russia has no interest in fighting with NATO, Biden's claim is complete nonsense...': Putin

  World | December 17, 2023 19:42 IST

  Putin said in an interview published on Sunday by Rossiya state television, saying it was an attempt by Biden to justify his "erroneous policy" on Russia.

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  Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan submits protocol for Sweden's admission to NATO

  World | October 23, 2023 21:07 IST

  Sweden and its neighbour Finland sought admission to NATO after the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022, ending years of non-alignment. Erdogan had previously blamed Stockholm for being soft on Kurdish militants and even threatened to reject its bid.

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  NATO set to hold major nuclear exercise next week as Russia warns to abandon test ban treaty

  World | October 12, 2023 21:07 IST

  Every year, NATO conducts the "Steadfast Noon" exercise, which lasts for roughly a week. It involves fighter jets capable of carrying nuclear warheads but does not involve any live bombs.

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  NATO to hold its biggest military exercise since Cold War in 2024 with more than 40,000 troops

  World | September 12, 2023 23:44 IST

  The Air Defender 23 exercise starting this coming week will see 10,000 participants and 250 aircraft from 25 nations respond to a simulated attack on a NATO member country.