We have seen the willingness
by President Putin to use military force
to reach his objectives.
And that has
changed the security reality in Europe
for many, many years.
, Jens Stoltenberg, NATO Secretary General, via 'Newsweek'.
So therefore, we have started the process
in NATO, we have tasked our military
commanders to provide options for
the political leaders to take decisions
on how to reset our deterrence
and defense for the long term.
, Jens Stoltenberg, NATO Secretary General, via 'Newsweek'.
In 2014, NATO tripled the size
of the NRF in response
to Russia's annexation of Crimea.
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
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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
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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."
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US Announces Plan , To Increase Military Presence , Across Europe.
On June 29, President Joe Biden announced that
the U.S. will increase its military presence throughout
Europe in response to Russia's war in Ukraine.
The BBC reports that the U.S. will establish a permanent
Army headquarters in Poland and deploy warships to Spain,
fighter jets to the U.K. and ground forces to Romania.
The BBC reports that the U.S. will establish a permanent
Army headquarters in Poland and deploy warships to Spain,
fighter jets to the U.K. and ground forces to Romania.
According to Biden, the decision comes as NATO is , "needed now more than it has ever been.".
The U.S. announcement occurred as
NATO leaders met at a summit in Madrid.
Biden told fellow NATO leaders that the alliance would be , "strengthened in all directions across
every domain - land, air and sea".
We mean it when we say an attack
against one is an attack against all, Joe Biden, President of the United States, via the BBC.
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg
announced that member states had agreed to a
"comprehensive assistance package" for Ukraine.
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg
announced that member states had agreed to a
"comprehensive assistance package" for Ukraine.
BBC reports that the aid package will
include fuel, medical supplies, body armor,
anti-drone systems and other equipment.
NATO leaders also described Russia as , "the most significant and direct threat
to Allies' security and to peace
and stability in the Euro-Atlantic area.".
According to NATO leadership, "we cannot discount the possibility of an attack against allies' sovereignty and territorial integrity."
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Finland and Sweden , Are Officially Invited , To Join NATO.
On June 29, NATO formally invited
Finland and Sweden to officially
join the international alliance. .
On June 29, NATO formally invited
Finland and Sweden to officially
join the international alliance. .
'Forbes' reports that the historic move
comes in response to Russia's war in Ukraine.
'Forbes' reports that the historic move
comes in response to Russia's war in Ukraine.
A NATO joint statement called Russia the
"most significant and direct threat' to NATO. .
The accession of Finland and Sweden
will make them safer, NATO stronger,
and the Euro-Atlantic area more secure, NATO, joint statement, via 'Forbes'.
The addition of Finland and Sweden
would expand NATO's roster
to include 32 nations.
On June 28, Turkey dropped its
objection to Finland and Sweden
becoming NATO members.
On June 28, Turkey dropped its
objection to Finland and Sweden
becoming NATO members.
Last month, Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan
said that he would reject the two Nordic
nations' bids to join the alliance.
At the time, Erdogan accused
both nations of harboring terrorists. .
Following weeks of negotiations,
the three nations were able to
reach an agreement on June 28. .
The diplomatic breakthrough came one day after
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg announced
plans to increase NATO military forces six-fold.
The diplomatic breakthrough came one day after
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg announced
plans to increase NATO military forces six-fold
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Prime Minister Boris Johnson joins other NATO member leaders for a family photo on the second day of the summit in Madrid. Leaders were greeted in turn by NATO secretary general Jens Stoltenberg and Spanish prime minister Pedro Sánchez before all joining on stage for a photograph. Britain’s PM stood between US president Joe Biden and Turkey’s president Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Jens Stoltenberg says the NATO summit in Madrid will agree "a comprehensive programme of assistance" to help Ukraine "enforce its right to self-defence" against Russian aggression.
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