All news on the topic: Nato

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Chief of the British Army: We spend too much on tanks that a £1,000 drone could destroy
The British Army is allocating excessive funds to tanks and helicopters, according to the force’s chief, who indicated a shift towards investing in more drones and missiles.
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On NATO’s eastern flank, medics prepare for war: bulletproof vests, medicine stockpiles, and field hospitals
From accumulating trauma kits for mass casualties to equipping medics with body armor, wartime health planning is no longer hypothetical on NATO’s eastern flank.
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Ex-CIA chief: Putin plans to attack Lithuania if he captures Ukraine
Former CIA boss David Petraeus has shared chilling fears Putin could invade another European country as he escalates Russian attacks in Ukraine.
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Deal dictated by Washington? U.S. granted authority on Danish territory
Deal would allow the US to conduct military activities in and from Denmark, granting them authority over Danish civilians.
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Shell companies, drones, and bribes: Belgium investigates money laundering scheme within NATO structures
NATO officials accused of leaking secrets and laundering bribes through fake firms to secure arms deals. Belgium leads a growing cross-border investigation into procurement corruption involving drones and ammunition.
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Dangerous provocation in the Baltics: Estonia intercepts Russian shadow fleet tanker — Russia responds with fighter jet
War now feels dangerously close on Nato’s eastern flank after a Russian fighter jet tore into Estonia’s airspace.
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“Ghost of 2022”: Russia builds up forces again — this time near borders of Finland and Sweden
Experts caution that Moscow is increasing its military presence throughout northwestern Russia, indicating a deliberate attempt to strengthen the area in response to Finland and Sweden’s recent entry into NATO.
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Putin targets British cities: likely nuclear strike sites revealed
A number of towns and cities in the UK are said to be on Vladimir Putin’s hitlist of nuclear targets should the despot decide to reach for the red button and declare war on NATO nations
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HMS Prince of Wales sets sail for the Indo-Pacific: Britain prepares for a new era of confrontation
As many as 4,500 military personnel will be involved in exercises in the Indo-Pacific region, which will include support from ships or personnel of 12 other nations, including Norway, Canada and Spain.
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RAF Typhoons intercept Russian aircraft near NATO airspace twice in one week
British fighter jets intercepted Russian aircraft approaching NATO airspace on two occasions this week.
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Search efforts continue for four missing US soldiers in Lithuania after their vehicle is found submerged
US army says search efforts are ongoing after Nato secretary general tells reporters servicemembers were ‘killed’
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Prince William visits Estonia to show support for NATO troops and Ukraine
Prince William is visiting Estonia for two days to meet the country’s president and visit British NATO troops stationed on the border with Russia.
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‘Act of terrorism’: Lithuania blames Russia for Ikea store fire
Russian spies have been accused of orchestrating an arson attack on an Ikea furniture store in Lithuania last year.
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Starmer warns against Putin’s ‘games’ as UK leads push for Ukraine peace deal
UK PM to host virtual meeting of ‘coalition of the willing’ nations who have agreed to help enforce peace
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The UK and France are discussing strikes on Russia in case of a ceasefire violation, – AP
Top military officials from across Europe and beyond joined talks in Paris on Tuesday on the possible contours of an international security force for Ukraine
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Starmer to host Zelenskyy following Trump meetings - as PM declares UK ’fully committed’ to supporting Ukraine
Volodymyr Zelenskyy will meet with Keir Starmer at Downing Street this Sunday following meetings between both leaders and Donald Trump.
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Starmer emphasizes the need for a security guarantee for Ukraine as he arrives in Washington for discussions with Trump
Sir Keir Starmer is scheduled to meet Donald Trump for the first time since the US president’s inauguration last month.
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NATO scrambles warplanes after Putin deploys nuclear-capable strategic bombers
Vladimir Putin unleashed Tu-95MS nuclear-capable strategic bombers close to Ukraine’s borders with Nato, raising an alarm in neighbouring Poland.
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Donald Trump supports Russia in rejecting the UN resolution demanding that its troops withdraw from Ukraine
Donald Trump last night sided with Russia to snub a UN resolution demanding its troops leave Ukraine.
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Zelensky proposes to step down as Ukraine’s president ‘immediately’ in exchange for the end of the war
Volodymyr Zelensky has offered to step down as president of Ukraine in exchange for securing a membership to Nato in his latest attempt to end Russia’s three-year bloodshed.
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Russia ‘set to declare victory over Ukraine and NATO in a few days’
Ukraine’s military intelligence fears Russia could ‘declare’ victory over Ukraine – and even NATO – within days.
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Nigel Farage disagrees with Trump’s claim of Zelenskyy being a ’dictator’
Reform leader contradicts Trump rant, stating ’you shouldn’t always take things Donald Trump says absolutely literally.’
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UK Defence Secretary addresses Donald Trump’s ’dictator’ comment about Ukraine’s Zelensky for the first time
Defense Secretary John Healey expressed his support for Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky, commending his leadership and dedication to his country amid Moscow’s brutal invasion.
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Kremlin responds by labeling Starmer’s plans to send 30,000 troops to Ukraine as ’unacceptable’
The Kremlin has responded to proposals made by Sir Keir Starmer to deploy 30,000 troops to Ukraine, calling the plan "unacceptable".
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Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin have ’dismantled world order’ as a new ’nuclear’ era emerges
Donald Trump’s willingness to cozy up to dictator Vladimir Putin while questioning the legitimacy of Volodymyr Zelensky as Ukraine’s leader has ushered the world into a new and worrying era.