BERLIN—Germany will remain part of NATO’s nuclear sharing agreement under its new government, according to a coalition deal agreed on Wednesday, a move that will prevent a rift in the Western military alliance at a time of rising tensions with Russia. Germany does not possess nuclear weapons, but hosts U.S. nuclear bombs that German Tornado…
Germany to Remain Part of NATO’s Nuclear Sharing Under New Government
Fire Breaks out on Canadian Warship Off the Coast of Norway, No Injuries Reported
OTTAWA—The Canadian military says a fire broke out on one of its warships this early morning as the vessel was serving as the flagship of a NATO fleet. No injuries are being reported on board HMCS Fredericton, which is now on its way to a Norwegian port for repairs after the blaze was extinguished. The…
Russian Troop Buildup Near Ukraine a Worry, but Imminent Escalation Unlikely: Defence Expert
News Analysis In recent days, Western powers have been warning about and making diplomatic moves related to what they say is a concerning buildup of Russian troops near Ukraine. But a Canadian defence expert says although the situation is unpredictable, the risk of an invasion by Russia is slim. Youri Cormier, executive director of the…
Poland, Lithuania, Latvia Consider Consulting NATO Amid Belarusian Border Crisis
Poland, Lithuania, and Latvia are considering asking NATO to hold emergency talks as they struggle to manage a tense migration standoff on their borders with Belarus, the Polish prime minister said on Sunday. Poland is in discussions with Lithuania and Latvia on whether to trigger Article 4 of the NATO treaty, Mateusz Morawiecki, the Polish…
NATO Restates Support for Poland Over Illegal Immigrant Crisis in Belarus
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) expressed concern on Tuesday about the escalating crisis on the European Unions’ borders with Belarus, offering support to Poland. The head of the alliance said that Belarus’ authoritarian leader Alexander Lukashenko is putting the lives of illegal immigrants at risk by “instrumentalizing” them as a “hybrid tactic against other…
Polish PM Calls for ‘Concrete Steps’ From NATO Amid Belarus Border Crisis
HAJNOWKA, Poland—NATO must take “concrete steps” to resolve the migrant crisis on the Belarus border, the Polish prime minister was quoted as saying on Sunday, adding that Poland, Lithuania, and Latvia may ask for consultations under Article 4 of the alliance’s treaty. Under Article 4, any ally can request consultations whenever, in the opinion of…
NATO Will Concentrate on Countering the Chinese Threat for Next Decade: Stoltenberg
NATO will concentrate on countering the Chinese communist threat as part of next decade’s new strategic approach, according to its secretary-general, as reported by The Financial Times. This comes as the Chinese regime has become more assertive in its ambitions of global dominance, having allegedly gained the upper hand in key warfare technologies, such as…
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 Agrees on Plan to Caution Russia Against Increasing Hostilities
NATO agreed on a new master plan on Thursday to deter Russian advances on multiple fronts amidst a new low in the relationship following the ouster of NATO-accredited Moscow envoys and reduction in the number of Russian positions within the alliance. The confidential strategy, Concept for Deterrence and Defence in the Euro-Atlantic Area, aims to…
Russia Suspends Its Mission at NATO in Response to Expulsion of Diplomats
Russia will suspend its permanent mission to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) on Monday in retaliation to the Western military alliance’s expulsion of eight Russian diplomats, the Kremlin announced on Monday. Sergei Lavrov, the country’s foreign minister, said at a news conference that the suspension of the Russian Permanent Mission to NATO could come into effect as…
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