NATO said it stood in solidarity with Estonia against any threat to its sovereignty after Russia dismantled Estonian border buoys, which led to tensions between the two countries.
A Romanian citizen was arrested for allegedly spying for Russia by observing, photographing and transmitting information about NATO military facilities and equipment.
Hungary is working to “redefine” NATO membership, Orban said.
Major General Anatoliy Bargylevych took part in the 191st meeting of the NATO Military Committee, where they discussed strengthening defense plans, readiness to counter threats and further support for Ukraine.
Russia has declared the British Defense Attaché in Moscow "persona non grata" in response to the UK's expulsion of the Russian Defense Attaché from London.
The International Working Group on Ukraine's Security and Euro-Atlantic Integration proposes that NATO invite Ukraine to start accession negotiations and define specific membership conditions at the July NATO Summit, with the goal of Ukraine joining NATO no later than July 2028.
The German government rejects calls for NATO to impose a no-fly zone over Ukraine, citing the risk of escalation.
Russia has neither the intention nor the capability to launch a military attack on any NATO country, but an all-out hybrid war is being waged against the Alliance, including cyberattacks, disinformation, hybrid warfare, sabotage, acts of violence and murder, NATO Deputy Secretary General Mircea Geoană said.
NATO does not intend to send troops to Ukraine, but will increase support by providing more weapons and ammunition to help Ukraine defend itself against Russian aggression.
The NATO Summit will be held in Washington, DC on July 9-11, 2024. The celebration of NATO's 75th anniversary is expected to take place on July 9 in the afternoon.
Romania will consider supplying Ukraine with one of its Patriot air defense systems to protect it from Russian air attacks, President Klaus Iohannis said after meeting with US President Joe Biden.
Germany has recalled its ambassador from russia for consultations amid accusations that Moscow was involved in cyberattacks on German defense, aerospace companies and the ruling party.
According to Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal, Ukraine has carried out all the necessary reforms and is now "one step away from an invitation" to join NATO. Shmyhal expects Ukraine to receive the invitation at the NATO summit in July.
European intelligence agencies warn of russia's plans for large-scale sabotage across the continent, including explosions, arson and attacks on infrastructure that could lead to civilian casualties.
NATO chief Stoltenberg said that Ukraine's confidence in its allies has been "shaken" by delays in arms deliveries and called for a multi-year plan that would clearly define the contributions to Ukraine expected from each ally.
Ukraine has received assurances from its NATO partners that there will be no delays in the delivery of missiles for the Patriot system and is working on obtaining additional systems, but no specifics have been provided.
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said that the failure of the allies to provide sufficient support, including ammunition and air defense systems, has allowed Russia to advance on the front lines in Ukraine.
U. S. aid from the $61 billion package has begun to flow to Ukraine, but it is not yet enough to fully equip the army and staff the required number of brigades, according to President Zelensky.
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said that Ukraine's membership in the Alliance will not be achieved at the July summit, but that NATO will demonstrate progress in bringing Ukraine closer to membership.
President Zelenskyy said that strengthening Ukraine's defense forces depends on three main aspects: receiving financial support from partners, ensuring timely deliveries of weapons, and providing specific types of weapons.
Russia is using delays in the supply of weapons to Ukraine to gain an advantage on the front line. Ukraine and NATO are working to disrupt Russia's offensive plans.
Ukraine and NATO have reached the highest level of relations since Ukraine's independence, but Ukraine will be in the Alliance because it is crucial for European and Euro-Atlantic security, President Zelenskyy said.
Ukraine and NATO have reached the highest level of relations since Ukraine's independence, but not the highest possible level, as President Zelenskyy and NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg discussed during Stoltenberg's visit to Ukraine.
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg meets with President Zelenskyy in Kyiv and discusses the creation of a €100 billion fund over 5 years to financially support Ukraine's defense.
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg visited Kyiv and met with President Zelenskyy, assuring him that support for Ukraine would grow and reaffirming NATO's commitment to putting Ukraine on an irreversible path to membership.
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg made an unannounced visit to Kyiv and met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
The NATO Secretary General has warned of Russian spies in the Alliance and called for vigilance, citing recent arrests of suspected Russian agents in Germany and the UK.
Five men in the UK have been charged with criminal activities in favor of russia, including arson, fraud and attempted recruitment for foreign intelligence, with suspected links to the Wagner PMC.
NATO countries have not provided Ukraine with the promised military aid in recent months, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has said.
The United Kingdom plans to increase defense spending to a new minimum threshold of 2. 5% by 2030, allocating an additional $93 billion over six years to the production of munitions and drones, as one of the main lessons of the war in Ukraine is the need for deeper stockpiles of ammunition and the ability to replenish them quickly.