NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte praised Türkiye as a "staunch and capable ally" following his meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in Ankara, emphasizing progress on Ukraine and NATO cooperation ahead of summit.
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan met with NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte in Ankara on Tuesday, just ahead of a pivotal two-day informal meeting of the alliance’s foreign ministers in Antalya, which will focus on European security and preparations for the upcoming NATO summit.
Norway has unveiled its first national security strategy, emphasizing stronger ties with European allies and Nordic neighbors while reaffirming its NATO commitments amid changing global dynamics.
NATO's top transformation commander has issued a stark warning: Europe risks being left behind in the increasingly militarized space race, outpaced by private players like Elon Musk and strategic rivals such as China and Russia.
Estonia has passed a €2.8 billion defense funding bill, raising military spending to over 5% of GDP amid growing security concerns over Russia.
The Kremlin on Monday expressed satisfaction with recent statements from Washington indicating that Ukraine’s NATO membership is no longer under consideration — a position that aligns closely with Russia’s long-standing stance on the issue.
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan spoke with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio by phone, discussing the situations in Syria, Gaza, and efforts for a Ukraine ceasefire, according to diplomatic sources.
The issue of creating an external "security force" to ensure Ukraine's safety in the event of a ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia was discussed during the NATO "Coalition of the Willing" defense ministers' meeting held in Brussels on April 10.
U.S. Vice Admiral Shoshana Chatfield has been removed from her NATO role, sources told Reuters. She served as the U.S. military representative to the NATO Military Committee and was one of the few female three-star admirals in the Navy.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte stated on Friday that the sweeping new tariffs announced by US President Donald Trump do not breach the alliance’s treaties, including the provision encouraging economic collaboration among member nations.
Bulgaria's first F-16 has landed at the third fighter air Base in Graf Ignatievo, marking a significant milestone in a transformative upgrade in Bulgaria’s aerial warfare capabilities and replace the ageing fleet of Russian-made combat aircrafts
The Pentagon’s internal debate over restructuring key military commands — including potentially ending the U.S. monopoly over NATO’s top post — has raised red flags among generals and lawmakers alike, amid growing unease in Europe.
NATO allied jets are conduct complex multi-domain operations during Ramstein Flag 25 (RAFL25), supported by seven air-to-air refuelling assets from Canada, France, Italy, Türkiye, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will travel to Brussels, Belgium from April 2-4. In Brussels, he will attend the NATO Foreign Ministers Meeting to discuss security priorities for the Alliance, including increased Allied defense investment and securing lasting peace in Ukraine.
Russia’s presidential aide and Chairman of the Maritime Board, Nikolay Patrushev, has claimed that Europe and NATO "deliberately escalate" situation in the Baltic region and expressed concerns over growing military threats to Russia.
U.S. President Donald Trump reaffirmed his interest in acquiring Greenland, promising prosperity and security for the island. While most Greenlanders oppose U.S. ownership, the move has fuelled independence talks. Denmark insists Greenland is not for sale, citing strong U.S.-NATO ties.
BERLIN, Feb 22 (Reuters) - NATO is planning to build a pipeline system from Germany to Poland and the Czech Republic to ensure a rapid supply of jet fuel for fighter aircraft in the event of a war with Russia, weekly German magazine Der Spiegel reported.
Türkiye commemorates 73 years of NATO membership, emphasising its vital role in global security. As a key ally since 1952, Ankara continues to strengthen the alliance through its strategic position and military capabilities, reinforcing shared values amid evolving Euro-Atlantic security challenges.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has become the first European leader to express willingness to deploy peacekeeping troops in Ukraine, making the pledge ahead of an emergency summit in Paris to discuss Europe’s role in securing a ceasefire.
Germany’s Defense Minister Boris Pistorius has criticized the U.S. administration for making early concessions to Russian President Vladimir Putin ahead of potential Ukraine peace negotiations.
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte supports U.S. President Trump’s call for a more balanced sharing of Ukraine aid between the U.S. and European allies.
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