Aug 03 Poland, Lithuania brace for provocations from Russia and Belarus at border By Vanessa Gera, Associated Press Both nations on NATO’s eastern flank also are on high alert following the arrival of thousands of Russia-linked Wagner group mercenaries just across their borders in Belarus after an aborted mutiny in Russia in June. Continue reading
Jul 27 WATCH: Biden thanks Italian Premier Meloni for her strong support of Ukraine By Aamer Madhani, Frances D'Emilio, Seung Min Kim, Associated Press Biden expressed trepidation about Meloni when she first rose to power last year as the head of Italy's first far-right led government since the end of World War II. Continue reading
Jul 18 EU lawmakers dampen Turkey’s hopes of reopening accession talks By Associated Press The European Parliament's foreign affairs committee said on Tuesday that Ankara's bid to join the bloc "cannot resume under the current circumstances."… Continue reading
Jul 13 WATCH: Biden proclaims NATO ‘more united than ever’ as Finland joins By Seung Min Kim, Chris Megerian, Jari Tanner, Associated Press President Joe Biden says he and other NATO leaders showed the world that the military alliance remains "more united than ever."… Continue reading
Jul 12 Watch 7:08 NATO promises long-term military aid to Ukraine but no timeline for membership By Laura Barrón-López, Tess Conciatori President Biden is in Finland after an eventful two-day NATO summit in nearby Lithuania. Finland is the newest member of the trans-Atlantic alliance and Biden will celebrate that Thursday. But there was still much to do on the second day… Continue watching
Jul 12 Ukraine wins G7 security pledges but clear path to NATO membership remains elusive By Chris Megerian, Lorne Cook, Seung Min Kim, Associated Press The United States and other major industrialized nations are pledging long-term security assistance for Ukraine as it continues to fight Russia's invasion. Continue reading
Jul 12 WATCH: At NATO summit, Biden declares ‘our unity will not falter’ on Ukraine By Associated Press Biden pledged Wednesday that western allies “will not waver” in defense of Ukraine, casting the struggle against Russian aggression as one of the world's central challenges requiring a broad coalition of countries to stand in defense of freedom. Continue reading
Jul 11 Watch 7:51 NATO summit starts with Ukraine seeking path to join alliance By Laura Barrón-López, Tess Conciatori The NATO leadership summit began Tuesday with President Biden and allies meeting to discuss Ukraine’s security, new defense plans and a recommitment to unity against Russian aggression. White House Correspondent Laura Barrón-López reports from the summit site in Vilnius, Lithuania. Continue watching
Jul 11 Zelensky calls NATO plan for Ukraine membership ‘absurd’ By Chris Megerian, Seung Min Kim, Associated Press Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is blasting as "absurd" the lack of a timetable for his country to become a member of NATO. Continue reading
Jul 10 Watch 6:27 U.S. ambassador to NATO discusses future of alliance ahead of crucial summit By Laura Barrón-López, Dan Sagalyn, Tess Conciatori Turkey's president said he would put Sweden's bid for NATO membership before the Turkish parliament. Erdogan had insisted Sweden needed to first crack down on Kurdish militants who have sought refuge in Scandinavia. It comes as leaders from NATO's 31… Continue watching