UK to raise defence spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2030 as NATO chief says alliance must stand up to Putin

Biden Approves Sweden and Finland's Bid to Join NATO

Biden Approves , Sweden and Finland's , Bid to Join NATO. Biden Approves , Sweden and Finland's , Bid to Join NATO. On August 9, President Joe Biden signed a measure to accept Finland and Sweden's bid to expand NATO. On August 9, President Joe Biden signed a measure to accept Finland and Sweden's bid to expand NATO. 'The New York Times' reports that the decision to bolster the Western alliance comes almost six months after Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine. 'The New York Times' reports that the decision to bolster the Western alliance comes almost six months after Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine. It’s critical now to deter threats before they harm our people, our allies and our interests, Joe Biden, President of the United States, via 'The New York Times'. It’s critical now to deter threats before they harm our people, our allies and our interests, Joe Biden, President of the United States, via 'The New York Times'. The 'NYT' reports that all 30 NATO members must approve the addition of Finland and Sweden. So far, over 20 have already done so. The Biden administration has been pushing diplomatically to unify western nations amid Russia's ongoing assault on Ukraine. The Biden administration has been pushing diplomatically to unify western nations amid Russia's ongoing assault on Ukraine. Sweden and Finland have strong Democratic institutions, strong militaries and strong and transparent economies, Joe Biden, President of the United States, via 'The New York Times'. Sweden and Finland have strong Democratic institutions, strong militaries and strong and transparent economies, Joe Biden, President of the United States, via 'The New York Times'. They will meet every NATO requirement — we’re confident of that — and it will make our alliance stronger, Joe Biden, President of the United States, via 'The New York Times'. They will meet every NATO requirement — we’re confident of that — and it will make our alliance stronger, Joe Biden, President of the United States, via 'The New York Times'. Despite a deep political divide, both Democrats and Republicans have largely supported the expansion of NATO. Despite a deep political divide, both Democrats and Republicans have largely supported the expansion of NATO. Supporters argue that the addition of Finland and Sweden to the alliance would reduce the burden on other member states providing assistance for Ukraine

US Senate Approves NATO Membership for Finland and Sweden

US Senate Approves NATO Membership , for Finland and Sweden. US Senate Approves NATO Membership , for Finland and Sweden. The Senate overwhelmingly approved the expansion of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) by a vote of 95 to one. . The vote is considered a strong message to Russian President Vladimir Putin and his order to invade Ukraine. President Joe Biden hailed the vote as "historic.". This historic vote sends an important signal of the sustained, bipartisan U.S. commitment to NATO, President Joe Biden, via NPR News. This historic vote sends an important signal of the sustained, bipartisan U.S. commitment to NATO, President Joe Biden, via NPR News. ... and to ensuring our Alliance is prepared to meet the challenges of today and tomorrow, President Joe Biden, via NPR News. I look forward to signing the accession protocols and welcoming Sweden and Finland, , President Joe Biden, via NPR News. ... two strong democracies with highly capable militaries, into the greatest defensive alliance in history, President Joe Biden, via NPR News. Senators from both sides of the aisle touted the vote as good for both democracies and for the U.S. It sends a warning shot to tyrants around the world who believe free democracies are just up for grabs, Sen Amy Klobuchar, (D-MN), via NPR News. Russia's unprovoked invasion has changed the way we think about world security, Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), via NPR News. Their accession will make NATO stronger and America more secure. If any senator is looking for a defensible excuse to vote no, I wish them good luck, Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY), Senate Minority Leader, via NPR News. Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO), an ally of former President Donald Trump, cast the lone "no" vote. In explaining his vote, Hawley described his views on the matter as a "classic nationalist approach.". We can do more in Europe ... devote more resources, more firepower ... or do what we need to do to deter Asia and China. We cannot do both, Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO), Senate Minority Leader, via NPR News

Donbas fighters use NATO weapons against Russian invaders

An ITV report shows soldiers in the Donbas region making full use of NATO-supplied weapons to hold back the Russian invaders, including tanks from Poland, Italian-supplied mortars, and US anti-tank missiles. Report by Lewisl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Ukraine war to be 'decided on the battlefield', NATO official says

NATO's Deputy Secretary-General told Euronews Romania that he thinks the Ukraine war will end on the battlefield even though he hopes that "conditions will be met for a political solution to be identified."

Putin and Erdogan seek common ground as Turkey, Russia remain 'on opposite ends of major conflicts'

'I fear new famine,' Live Aid relief organiser Bob Geldof tells Euronews

In an interview for Euronews at the Sani music festival in Greece, the Irish rock star and activist accused Vladimir Putin of "using food as a weapon".

Boris Johnson: New PM will continue helping most vulnerable

Boris Johnson says whoever replaces him as Prime Minister will "continue to have the fiscal fire power and headroom" to help the most vulnerable households during the cost-of-living crisis. The outgoing Conservative Party leader spoke at an awards ceremony in the Downing Street garden, in one of his first appearances since his resignation. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Truss 'determined to reform the economy' to avoid recession

Conservative leadership candidate Liz Truss has said she is "determined to reform the economy and keep taxes low", as she vowed to reverse the National Insurance hike introduced under Boris Johnson. "The most important thing is getting the economy going so we avoid a recession and the business-as-usual policies aren't working. We need to do more," she said. Report by Buseld. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn