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Former US President Donald Trump and NATO members meeting.

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

World | Feb 12, 2024, 07:10 PM 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.

Russia, Vladimir Putin, Russia Ukraine war, Tucker Carlson

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

World | Feb 09, 2024, 02:35 PM 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.

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

World | Jan 29, 2024, 12:29 PM 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. "

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

World | Jan 24, 2024, 01:39 AM 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.

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan and Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson meet at the Presidential

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

World | Dec 27, 2023, 11:58 AM 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.

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

World | Dec 17, 2023, 07:42 PM 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.

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

World | Oct 23, 2023, 09:07 PM 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.

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

World | Oct 12, 2023, 09:07 PM 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.

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

World | Sep 12, 2023, 11:44 PM 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.

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko with his Russian

Belarus President threatens using nuclear weapons against 'foreign aggression' amid NATO tensions

World | Aug 18, 2023, 08:33 PM IST

"We didn’t bring nuclear weapons here in order to scare someone... But these are tactical nuclear weapons, not strategic ones. This is why we will use them immediately once aggression is launched against us," said Lukashenko.

Zelenskyy fumes over UK Minister 'Ukraine not showing gratitude' remarks: 'Will thank personally...'

World | Jul 13, 2023, 05:27 PM IST

Responding about the "unexpected" remarks from UK minister, Zelenskyy during the NATO Summit conference in Lithuania, underscored he did not understand his comments.

UK not an Amazon delivery service for weapons to Ukraine, Kyiv must show gratitude: Defence Secy

World | Jul 12, 2023, 11:29 PM IST

In a blunt intervention, Wallace argued that Ukraine should keep in mind that the UK is not an online shopping platform-- "Amazon" for weapons and added Kyiv might be wise to let its supporters "see gratitude".

US President Joe Biden during NATO Summit in Vilnius

Biden did it again! US President calls his ‎Ukrainian counterpart Zelenskyy 'Vladimir' at NATO Meet

World | Jul 12, 2023, 10:42 PM IST

"Vladimir and I... Mr Zelenskyy and I" Biden called the war-torn nation's President while addressing media persons today.

Zelenskyy's desperate call at Vilnius: 'NATO will give Ukraine security. It will make Alliance...'

World | Jul 12, 2023, 12:03 AM IST

His latest speech came on Tuesday as alliance members gathered for a key summit in the Lithuanian capital.

Ukraine's Prez Zelenskyy furious ahead of NATO Summit: 'Absurd if no timetable given for...'

World | Jul 12, 2023, 04:32 PM IST

"It’s unprecedented and absurd when the timeframe is not set neither for the invitation nor for Ukraine's membership," said President Zelenskyy.

Russia-Ukraine war: US to send controversial weapon 'cluster bombs' to Kyiv

World | Jul 08, 2023, 12:08 PM IST

The decision comes on the eve of the NATO summit in Lithuania, where allies are likely to ask President Joe Biden why the United States would send a weapon into Ukraine that more than two-thirds of alliance members have banned because it has a history of killing a lot of civilians.

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