Tag: Jens Stoltenberg

Any Chinese Attempt to Invade Taiwan Would Be ‘Catastrophic Miscalculation’: UK Minister

Any attempt by China’s communist regime to invade Taiwan would be a “catastrophic miscalculation,” Britain’s Foreign Secretary Liz Truss has warned. Speaking at the NATO summit in Madrid, Truss said Beijing is in danger of making the same mistake that Russian President Vladimir Putin made in Ukraine. “We’ve seen increased collaboration between Russia and China…


Finland and Sweden Formally Apply to Join NATO

Finland and Sweden formally applied to join NATO on Wednesday in Brussels, driven by the Russia–Ukraine conflict to step out of their neutrality maintained during and since the Cold War. NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said it was a “historic moment” and that he warmly welcomed the two nations into the world’s biggest military alliance, a…


UK to Send 6,000 More Missiles to Ukraine: Johnson

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced a major new package of support for Ukraine, including 6,000 more missiles, to help the country in its war against Russia. In addition to anti-tank and high-explosive weaponry, the UK is also providing £25 million ($33 million) from the Foreign Office’s conflict security and stabilisation fund to help…


China Must ‘Clearly Comdemn’ Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine, NATO Chief Says

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has called on China to condemn Russia over what he called Moscow’s “brutal invasion” of Ukraine. “China should join the rest of the world condemning strongly the brutal invasion of Ukraine by Russia,” Stoltenberg said during a press briefing on March 15. “China has an obligation as a member of…


China Must ‘Clearly Condemn’ Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine, NATO Chief Says

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has called on China to condemn Russia over what he called Moscow’s “brutal invasion” of Ukraine. “China should join the rest of the world condemning strongly the brutal invasion of Ukraine by Russia,” Stoltenberg said during a press briefing on March 15. “China has an obligation as a member of…


NATO Chief Says Russia May Use Chemical or Biological Weapons in Ukraine

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg warned on March 13 that Russia might use chemical or biological weapons in the fight with Ukraine, which the head of the alliance said would amount to a war crime. “In recent days, we have heard absurd claims about chemical and biological weapons laboratories,” Stoltenberg said during an interview with…


No NATO Allies Are Considering No-Fly Zone Over Ukraine: UK’s Johnson

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has ruled out a no-fly zone over Ukraine, insisting that no NATO allies are contemplating such a move as it would risk a direct conflict between the alliance and Russia. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has repeatedly requested a NATO no-fly zone over his country to prevent Russian jets from carrying…


NATO Chief Among Candidates for Top Norwegian Central Bank Position

NATO’s Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg, whose contract as head of the alliance is set to expire next year, said on Tuesday that he has applied to become Norway’s next central bank governor. Stoltenberg confirmed on Tuesday that he was asked by Norway’s Finance Ministry last month if he would consider applying for the top position. “I have now…


Austin and NATO Leaders Stress Collective Defense Against China Threat

During the two-day ministerial meeting in Brussel, Belgium, both Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and NATO leaders stressed unity to deal with the current challenges, including threats from the Chinese communist regime. The ministerial meeting was the first one conducted in person since the COVID-19 pandemic. Austin attended the meeting after visiting the Black Sea region—Romania, Ukraine, and…


NATO Chief Warns of China’s Expanding Nuclear Arsenal and Silos

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg sounded the alarm over China’s increasing nuclear capabilities on Sept. 6, while calling on Beijing to join international efforts to limit nuclear arms. “China’s nuclear arsenal is rapidly expanding with more warheads and more sophisticated delivery systems,” he said. “Moreover, China is building a large number of missile silos, which…