Nato chief says Russian victory over Ukraine would have costly impact on alliance’s credibility
Swiss defense minister Viola Amherd meets Nato secretary general Mark Rutte,left, at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland (Credits: AP) BRUSSELS: Nato secretary-general Mark Rutte warned on Thursday that a Russian victory over Ukraine would undermine the dissuasive force…
‘We see no point in dialogue’: Russia rejects nuclear talks with US, cites Nato expansion concerns
Russia has rejected the idea of engaging in nuclear discussions with the United States, according to Maria Zakharova, a spokesperson for the Russian foreign ministry, on Wednesday. Zakharova attributed this decision to the United States‘ position on Nato‘s expansion.“We see…
Olympic Torch Relay: France’s Bastille Day parade meets the Olympic torch relay in an exceptional year
PARIS: Paris hosted an extra-special guest for France’s national holiday Sunday – the Olympic flame lighting up the city’s grandiose military parade for Bastille Day. Just 12 days before the French capital hosts exceptionally ambitious and high-security Summer Games, the…
‘Putin can’t divide, outlast or weaken us’: White House at 75th Nato anniversary
NEW DELHI: Russian President Vladimir Putin “cannot divide us, outlast us or weaken us”, said US national security advisor Jake Sullivan on Tuesday as the country kickstarted 3-day Nato meet marking 75th anniversary of the military alliance, Reuters reported. He…
US, Ukraine ink 10-year defence pact billed as Nato precursor
US President Biden and Ukraine President Zelenskyy signed a 10-year bilateral security agreement on Thursday aimed at bolstering Ukraine’s defence against Russian invaders. The agreement, signed on the sidelines of the G7 summit in Italy, is meant to be a…
US Lawmakers Want Hungary to Back Sweden’s NATO Membership | World News
WASHINGTON: Senior US lawmakers said they wanted Hungary to immediately approve Sweden‘s accession to Nato, suggesting on Thursday, a week after Turkey’s approval, that Budapest risks permanent damage to its relationship with Washington if it does not act.Senate Foreign Relations…
Steadfast Defender 2024: Nato’s largest military exercise since Cold War kicks off amid tensions with Russia
In a significant display of military readiness, the US Navy dock landing ship Gunston Hall embarked on a pivotal journey from Norfolk on Wednesday. This departure signifies the commencement of the Steadfast Defender 2024, Nato‘s most extensive military exercise since…
Ukraine sounds alarm as Hungary threatens EU support
BRUSSELS: Ukraine Monday warned its European ambitions are at risk as EU leaders struggle to agree on renewing financial support for Kyiv and extending an invitation to start formal membership talks.Leaders of the 27 European Union members meet Thursday to…