NATO is likely to send more troops to the alliance’s eastern flank, sending battle groups to Bulgaria, Hungary, Romania, and Slovakia, said NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg Wednesday, as Ukrainian officials warned that 100,000 people are trapped in Mariupol amid the conflict with Russia. “I expect leaders will agree to strengthen NATO’s posture in all domains,…
NATO to Approve ‘Major Increases’ of Troops as Zelenskyy Says 100,000 People Trapped
Biden Says Russian Chemical Attack Is a ‘Real Threat’ as He Leaves for Europe
President Joe Biden left for Europe Wednesday as he seeks to further unite NATO allies in opposition to Russia’s invasion and ongoing war in Ukraine. The president is traveling to Brussels, Belgium, to attend an emergency NATO summit, meet with Group of Seven (G-7) leaders, and attend a European Council summit. The stated goal is…
Biden Says Russian Chemical Attack Is ‘Real Threat’ as He Leaves for Europe
President Joe Biden warned on March 23 that there’s is a “real threat” that Russia could use chemical weapons against Ukraine, as he left the White House for Europe, seeking to further unite NATO allies in opposition to Russia’s invasion and war in Ukraine. The president is traveling to Brussels to attend an emergency NATO summit, meet…
China Identified as Greater Threat Than Russia in the Canadian Arctic
Two military experts perceive the threat from China as being more dangerous and enduring for Canada in the Arctic than Russia.
Putin Plans to Attend G20: Ambassador; Zelenskyy: Peace Talks Very Difficult | NTD News Today
President Joe Biden headed to Europe on Wednesday for an emergency NATO summit. And Russia said a proposal to send NATO peacekeepers to Ukraine could lead to problems. Russia’s deputy prime minister said global oil and gas markets may collapse if sanctions are imposed on its energy sector. And Germany’s chancellor said its ties to…
Trudeau Arrives in Brussels to Address European Parliament Ahead of NATO, G7 Talks
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has kicked off a whirlwind trip to Brussels, and will address the European Parliament later today on his second visit to the continent this month. The prime minister’s plane touched down at a Brussels military base this morning. Trudeau’s speech is set to stress the importance of countries on both sides…
NATO Chief: Chemical Weapons in Ukraine Would ‘Totally Change’ Conflict
The use of chemical weapons by Russia would “totally change the nature of the conflict” in Ukraine, said NATO Secretary Jens Stoltenberg on Wednesday. Without elaborating, Stoltenberg told reporters that using such weapons would be a “blatant violation of international law and of far-reaching consequences.” He didn’t elaborate. Since the start of the Feb. 24 conflict, there have…
China and Russia Share a Similar Skepticism of NATO
News Analysis China has made several official pronouncements over the last several days that suggest it is not backing away from its tacit support for Russia’s military operation in Ukraine. Facing increased condemnation from its “pro-Russia neutrality,” as some pundits have called it, Beijing has doubled down on its support for Moscow. More than this,…
NATO Member Scrambles Fighter Jets Over Unidentified Incursion From Ukraine
Hungary scrambled fighter jets after an unidentified aircraft entered its airspace from Ukraine, according to the NATO country’s Ministry of Defense. The NATO Joint Air Operations Center in Hungary scrambled Saab JAS 39 Gripen jets after the ministry was “alerted to an aircraft arriving from Ukraine,” said a statement released on Monday. “The unidentified aircraft…
NATO Chief Urges Canada and Allies to Increase Defence Spending
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg is urging Canada and all NATO allies to fulfill their pledge to increase defence spending to at least two percent of gross domestic product (GDP). Referring to a 2014 agreement that commits allies to increase funding to “strengthen the military capabilities the alliance needs,” Stoltenberg said there is a need “to…
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