Sep 12 WATCH: NATO leaders hold news conference in wake of Russian drone incursion By Claudia Ciobanu, Associated Press NATO said Friday it's bulking up its defensive posture on its eastern flank bordering Belarus, Russia and Ukraine with new equipment to deter potential Russian aggression following an incursion by Russian drones into Polish territory. Continue reading
Sep 10 NATO allies held Article 4 consultations after Russian drone incursion. Here’s what that means By Associated Press The discussions took place during a regular meeting of NATO's 32 member states, but Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said they were what are known as Article 4 consultations. Continue reading
Sep 10 Poland says it shot down Russian drones that violated its airspace during strikes on Ukraine By Claudia Ciobanu, Illia Novikov, Associated Press The military described the incursion as an "act of aggression" carried out during a wave of Russian strikes on Ukraine. Russia said it did not target Poland. But close ally, Belarus, said it tracked some drones that "lost their course"… Continue reading
Sep 04 Germany leads military exercise in the Baltic as tensions simmer between Russia and NATO By Geir Moulson, Associated Press The exercise dubbed Quadriga is under the German navy's leadership and its various components, in which the army and air force also are participating. It involves more than 8,000 servicepeople from 14 countries. Continue reading
Aug 28 All NATO members projected to hit old spending target, with just three set to meet new goal By Sam McNeil, Associated Press The increase in spending reflects security concerns from Russia's war in Ukraine and pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump. Continue reading
Aug 27 Russian forces break into another region of Ukraine with peace efforts stuck By Illia Novikov, Associated Press Victor Trehubov, spokesman for local ground forces, told The Associated Press that some Russian troops have entered two villages in the eastern Dnipropetrovsk region, a major Ukrainian industrial center next to the Donetsk region where fierce fighting has been taking… Continue reading
Aug 27 Denmark summons U.S. envoy over claims of interference in Greenland By Associated Press Danish broadcaster DR reported Wednesday that at least three Americans have been involved in these operations. They allegedly compiled lists of U.S.-friendly Greenlanders and tried to influence local politics. Continue reading
Aug 20 Watch 3:39 As Russia continues to wage war, NATO meets to plan Ukraine’s future defense By Nick Schifrin, Sonia Kopelev Moscow insisted that it must participate in any security guarantees provided by the U.S. and Europe to Ukraine. That is likely a non-starter for the West and shows the challenge facing allies as they try to forge a path toward… Continue watching
Aug 20 Watch 5:49 Expert analyzes difficulties of providing Ukraine with security guarantees By Amna Nawaz, Dan Sagalyn For perspective on the challenges of providing a security guarantee to Ukraine, Amna Nawaz spoke with James Townsend, a senior advisor at the Atlantic Council. He has had a decades-long career focusing on Europe, including as deputy secretary of defense… Continue watching
Aug 20 NATO defense chiefs gather virtually for talks on security guarantees for Ukraine By Sam McNeil, Associated Press Western countries pushing for an end to Russia’s war on Ukraine are looking to devise possible future security guarantees for Kyiv that could help forge a peace agreement. Continue reading