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NATO

International military alliance
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is an intergovernmental military alliance established in 1949. Its main goal is to guarantee the freedom and security of its members through political and military means, ensuring collective defense against any threats. NATO promotes democratic values and encourages consultation and cooperation on defense and security issues between member states and partners. Throughout its history, NATO has played a key role in maintaining peace and stability, especially during the Cold War, acting as a counterweight to the Soviet Union. The alliance has adapted to changing security conditions, participating in crisis operations and peacekeeping missions outside its traditional area of ​​responsibility.
1949
The organization was founded to ensure collective security and counter the Soviet threat
1952
The first major NATO naval exercises took place, demonstrating the unity and readiness of the Alliance
1955
West Germany's accession to NATO contributed to its integration into Western Europe
1967
The Harmel Report was adopted, which recommended strengthening political consultations and dialogue with the Soviet Union
1990
East Germany became part of a united Germany and the Alliance
1994
NATO carried out its first combat operations, shooting down four aircraft during the conflict in Bosnia and Herzegovina
1995
NATO launched its first crisis response operation, leading peacekeeping forces in Bosnia
1999
NATO conducted an air campaign to stop ethnic cleansing in Kosovo
2001
NATO invoked Article 5 for the first time after the September 11 attacks, demonstrating the principle of collective defense
2003
NATO took command of the International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan, becoming the first mission outside the North Atlantic
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"Equivalent to NATO's Article 5": media learned about discussed security guarantees for Ukraine

At Trump's briefing after the summit with Putin, security guarantees for Ukraine, which is not a NATO member, were discussed. These guarantees are equivalent to NATO's Article 5, which provides for collective defense.

Politics • August 16, 11:12 AM • 7392 views
Sybiha named the goal of Zelenskyy and Trump's negotiations in Washington

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will meet with Donald Trump in Washington on Monday. The meeting will discuss further steps to end the war and build the infrastructure of security guarantees.

Politics • August 16, 11:05 AM • 7379 views
Zelenskyy after conversation with Trump and European leaders: we need to achieve real peace, not another pause

The President of Ukraine coordinated positions with Trump and European leaders regarding achieving peace. Ukraine insists on ending murders, releasing prisoners, and returning children.

Politics • August 16, 10:34 AM • 6966 views
European leaders: no restrictions on the AFU and its cooperation, and no Russian veto right on Ukraine's path to the EU and NATO

European leaders stated that Russia cannot have a veto right on Ukraine's path to the EU and NATO. They also emphasized the absence of restrictions for the Armed Forces of Ukraine and its cooperation with third countries.

Politics • August 16, 10:19 AM • 7265 views
European leaders made a statement after talking with Zelenskyy and Trump about the Alaska summit: what they said about territories and security guarantees

European leaders discussed the results of Trump's meeting with Putin and reaffirmed support for Ukraine. They emphasized the need for security guarantees for Ukraine.

Politics • August 16, 09:52 AM • 90123 views
Zelenskyy to arrive at the White House on Monday, then a possible meeting with Putin - Trump

President Zelenskyy will arrive at the Oval Office in Washington. Donald Trump announced a possible meeting with Putin for a peace deal.

Politics • August 16, 08:59 AM • 69340 views
European leaders held a second conversation with Zelensky without Trump - report

European leaders held a second conversation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky without the participation of US President Donald Trump. This happened after the first joint conversation, where Trump discussed negotiations with Putin in Alaska.

Politics • August 16, 08:55 AM • 7258 views
"Prefers a comprehensive agreement": Trump revealed Putin's war plans to Zelenskyy and NATO

President Trump informed Zelenskyy and NATO leaders that Putin seeks a comprehensive agreement instead of a ceasefire. Trump believes a quick peace agreement is better than a ceasefire.

Politics • August 16, 07:38 AM • 7929 views
"The conversation was not easy": Trump and Zelensky spoke for an hour, then European and NATO leaders joined - Axios

Donald Trump held a conversation with Volodymyr Zelensky with the participation of US representatives. Later, leaders of a number of European countries and NATO joined them; the discussion was not easy.

Politics • August 16, 07:23 AM • 11337 views
The enemy captured Popiv Yar in the Dobropillia direction, Ivano-Daryivka in Siversk - OSOU "Dnipro"

Russian troops captured Popiv Yar in the Dobropillia direction and Ivano-Daryivka in Siversk. The enemy continues active offensive actions in several directions.

War in Ukraine • August 16, 06:28 AM • 8240 views
Putin met with American presidents 48 times: history of meetings and consequences

Since 2000, Vladimir Putin has met with five US presidents approximately 48 times. These meetings included discussions on nuclear security, arms reduction, and conflicts that shaped relations between the countries.

Politics • August 16, 05:54 AM • 6298 views
Red carpet for Putin, no ceasefire for Trump: Bloomberg summarized the Alaska summit

The meeting between the US and Russian presidents in Alaska did not yield public results regarding an end to the war in Ukraine. Details of the conversations, particularly in the limousine, remained undisclosed, raising concerns about possible agreements.

Politics • August 16, 05:51 AM • 8474 views
The US President hinted at a territorial exchange and new security guarantees for Ukraine after the summit with Putin

Donald Trump stated that issues of territorial exchange and Ukraine's security were discussed at the summit with Vladimir Putin. Possible security guarantees will not involve NATO participation.

Politics • August 16, 02:06 AM • 6182 views
US allies will be "alarmed" by the visuals of Trump-Putin meeting - journalist

US and Russian presidents, Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin, began talks in Alaska. During their handshake, B-2 bombers and F-22 fighters flew overhead.

Politics • August 15, 08:12 PM • 2354 views
Third of today's battles were in the Pokrovsk direction, enemy losses there reached 172 occupiers - General Staff

More than a third of the battles on the front took place in the Pokrovsk direction, where 172 occupiers and 106 drones were neutralized. In total, 97 combat engagements, 2 missile and 77 air strikes were recorded during the day.

War in Ukraine • August 15, 07:29 PM • 3986 views
Trump's special representative for Ukraine will not be at the meeting with Putin: Media explained why

Trump's special representative for Ukraine, Keith Kellogg, is absent from the delegation at the meeting with Putin in Alaska. His presence could be "counterproductive" due to his perception as a sympathizer of Ukraine.

Politics • August 15, 05:14 PM • 5163 views
Perhaps together with Europe and other countries, but not in the form of NATO: Trump on security guarantees for Ukraine

Donald Trump stated the possibility of providing security guarantees to Ukraine together with allies. This does not imply Ukraine's membership in NATO.

Politics • August 15, 12:51 PM • 3763 views
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It won't be a turning point: political scientist named possible scenarios for Trump-Putin meeting

Political scientist Oleh Lisnyi believes that the meeting between Trump and Putin in Alaska will not be a turning point, but only the beginning of a process. He proposes a trilateral or quadrilateral negotiation format with the participation of Ukraine and Europe.

Politics • August 15, 09:48 AM • 337614 views
Romania seeks to expand joint mine-clearing mission with Bulgaria and Turkey in the Black Sea to protect against Russia

Romania proposes expanding the joint mine-clearing mission with Bulgaria and Turkey in the Black Sea. The goal is to strengthen the protection of energy infrastructure and trade routes from threats posed by Russia.

Politics • August 14, 10:25 PM • 7618 views
Stefanchuk held a series of phone conversations with almost thirty heads of national parliaments: outlined Ukraine's common position

Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Ruslan Stefanchuk held a series of conversations with the heads of almost thirty national parliaments and the President of the European Parliament. They agreed on the coordination of actions at the inter-parliamentary level, discussing common principles and the future of Ukraine.

Politics • August 14, 05:55 PM • 6291 views
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"This can be qualified as undermining national security" - Oleksiy Baganets on the decision of the State Aviation Service regarding Mi-8

Former Deputy Prosecutor General, lawyer Oleksiy Baganets commented on the decision of the State Aviation Service regarding Mi-8.

Politics • August 14, 12:57 PM • 99119 views
Contributions to the PURL initiative for US weapons for Ukraine reached $1.5 billion, discussions with partners continue - Zelenskyy

The NATO PURL initiative, which allows member countries to purchase weapons for Ukraine, has raised $1. 5 billion. The Netherlands, Denmark, Norway, Sweden and Germany have already made their contributions.

Politics • August 14, 09:59 AM • 4042 views
Trump said the US could provide security guarantees to Ukraine, but there's a "but" - Politico

Donald Trump told European and Ukrainian leaders that the US is ready to provide security guarantees for Ukraine, but under certain conditions. This was discussed at a virtual meeting organized by Germany, before Trump's summit with Putin.

Politics • August 14, 06:26 AM • 6977 views
"Coalition of the Willing": No restrictions on the Armed Forces of Ukraine and no veto on Ukraine's path to the EU and NATO in a "peace" agreement

The Coalition of the Willing opposes restrictions on the Armed Forces of Ukraine in a future peace agreement and rejects the Kremlin's veto right on Ukraine's accession to the EU and NATO. Leaders supported Trump's efforts for peace in Ukraine.

Politics • August 13, 11:47 PM • 27914 views
"Without Ukraine, no decisions on territories and security can be made" - European leaders

In Berlin, EU and US leaders confirmed that issues of Ukraine's territorial integrity and security cannot be resolved without Kyiv's participation. If Russia does not take steps towards peace, pressure on the Kremlin will be increased.

Politics • August 13, 10:34 PM • 4812 views
J.D. Vance and Keith Kellogg were present: Zelenskyy and the Presidential Office revealed details of the "coalition of the willing" meeting

President Zelenskyy announced the coordination of further steps and close cooperation with partners. He called for financing drone production and joining the PURL tool for purchasing American weapons.

Politics • August 13, 07:54 PM • 6154 views
Russia wants US troops in Europe reduced: Kremlin expects this topic to be discussed in Alaska - Tusk

Russia seeks to discuss the reduction of NATO troop presence in Europe at the Alaska summit. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk stated that Russia wants to include this topic in negotiations regarding the future of the war in Ukraine.

Politics • August 13, 06:54 PM • 8077 views
Germany to fund $500 million US arms package for Ukraine

Germany will allocate $500 million for military equipment and ammunition for Ukraine as part of the new NATO PURL initiative. This aid will be supplied by the United States.

Politics • August 13, 04:35 PM • 10935 views
Trump's consultations with European leaders lasted over an hour – Chancellery of the President of Poland

US President Donald Trump held online consultations with European leaders, including the presidents of Poland and Ukraine, which lasted over an hour. Five common principles for ending the war in Ukraine were discussed.

Politics • August 13, 04:32 PM • 8446 views
Europe, the USA, and NATO have strengthened their positions to support Ukraine – Ursula von der LeyenVideo

The head of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, announced the strengthening of common positions of Europe, the USA, and NATO regarding support for Ukraine. They seek a just and lasting peace.

Politics • August 13, 02:53 PM • 4765 views