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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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Pokrovsk direction remains the hottest: General Staff shows a map of the combat operationsPhoto

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported 182 combat engagements over the past day, 58 of which occurred in the Pokrovsk direction. The enemy launched four missile strikes and 80 air strikes, using 5132 kamikaze drones.

War in Ukraine • August 18, 07:46 AM • 3740 views
US allies set to plead with Trump to stand behind Ukraine - Bloomberg

President Zelenskyy arrived in Washington to discuss possible peace agreement terms that were discussed between Trump and Putin in Alaska. Allies are concerned about potential territorial concessions and seek clear security guarantees for Ukraine.

Politics • August 18, 05:59 AM • 4006 views
Trump: Zelenskyy can end the war with Russia almost immediately if he wants toPhoto

Donald Trump stated that Volodymyr Zelenskyy could immediately end the war if Ukraine renounces Crimea and NATO membership. According to the US president, "some things never change."

Politics • August 18, 03:44 AM • 61613 views
The US and Europe are ready to provide Ukraine with security guarantees similar to NATO's Article 5 - The Washington Post

The US and European countries are ready to provide Ukraine with security guarantees similar to NATO's Article 5, but not on behalf of the Alliance. Details will be discussed at Zelenskyy's meeting with Trump and European leaders at the White House.

Politics • August 18, 12:57 AM • 3874 views
Trump to meet Zelensky one-on-one, without European leaders - Bild

The US President will hold a one-on-one meeting with Volodymyr Zelensky, and then representatives of the EU and NATO will join them. A joint working dinner and discussions in an expanded format are planned.

Politics • August 17, 03:35 PM • 30747 views
Witkoff: agreements provide for a legally enshrined cessation of Russian aggression

Trump's special envoy, Steve Witkoff, stated that security guarantees include a legally enshrined commitment in Russia not to pursue "any other territory. " This is the equivalent of NATO's Article 5.

Politics • August 17, 02:22 PM • 6886 views
The Telegraph: Trump and Putin offer Ukraine a "terrible" deal, but there may be no better one

Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin have offered Ukraine a deal: give up Donbas in exchange for peace and security guarantees. This offer, although "terrible," may be the only option for Ukraine.

Politics • August 17, 05:28 AM • 12090 views
"Stab in the back": Ukrainian officials and experts commented for FT on the results of Trump's meeting with Putin

US President Donald Trump, after meeting with Putin, proposes that Ukraine exchange territories for peace. Ukrainian officials and experts call this a "stab in the back" and a "terrible" mistake.

Politics • August 16, 09:28 PM • 8985 views
Trump proposes Ukraine exchange territories for peace after meeting with Putin - NYT

After meeting with Putin in Alaska, US President Donald Trump proposed to European leaders a plan to end the war in Ukraine by transferring unoccupied territories to Russia. This plan, which involves abandoning a ceasefire, will be discussed with Zelenskyy on Monday at the White House.

Politics • August 16, 06:24 PM • 8266 views
Leaders of eight Nordic and Baltic states declared that they "remain unwavering" in their support for Ukraine

Leaders of eight Nordic and Baltic states reaffirmed their unwavering support for Ukraine and Donald Trump's efforts to end Russian aggression. They demand a ceasefire, security guarantees for Ukraine, and the return of abducted children.

Politics • August 16, 05:59 PM • 27964 views
"The world has become safer today": Orban welcomed the results of the Trump-Putin summit in Alaska

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban positively assessed the meeting between Trump and Putin, calling the world safer. He believes that cooperation between the largest nuclear powers has been restored.

Politics • August 16, 11:36 AM • 8362 views
"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 • 7432 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 • 7422 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 • 6998 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 • 7322 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 • 90186 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 • 69384 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 • 7298 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 • 7958 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 • 11362 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 • 8289 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 • 6377 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 • 8561 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 • 6212 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 • 2393 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 • 4098 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 • 5211 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 • 3793 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 • 337692 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 • 7715 views