NATO, Russia and Ukraine

NATO Warns Russian Victory Would Cost Allies Trillions
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte warned that restoring the alliance's credibility after a Russian victory in Ukraine could require trillions of dollars.
Russia rejects idea of NATO peacekeepers in Ukraine, warning of "uncontrollable escalation"
Russia on Thursday rejected the idea of NATO countries sending peacekeeping troops to Ukraine in the event of a ceasefire in the war with Russia, saying such a move would threaten to cause an "uncontrollable escalation".
NATO chief says Russian victory over Ukraine would have a costly impact on alliance’s credibility
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte has warned that a Russian victory over Ukraine would undermine the dissuasive force of the world’s biggest military alliance and could cost trillions of dollars to restore the organization's credibility.
NATO Chief Rutte Reaffirms Need to Step up Support for Ukraine
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte reaffirmed on Thursday the need to step up support for Ukraine, adding it was vital Russia did not win as it could result in Russian President Vladimir Putin 'high fiving' the leaders of North Korea and China.
Nato chief says stopping Putin will cost trillions if they don’t support Ukraine now
The military alliance has been increasing its forces along its eastern flank with Russia, Belarus and Ukraine, deploying thousands of troops and equipment
NATO chief's chilling warning Russian victory over Ukraine would undermine alliance's credibility
Giving in to Russian despot Putin's demands and allowing him victory in Ukraine would severly undermine the NATO alliance, Secretary-General Mark Rutte has warned
NATO chief says Russian victory over Ukraine would cost 'trillions extra'
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte warned on Thursday that a Russian victory over Ukraine would undermine the dissuasive force of the world's biggest military alliance and that its credibility could cost trillions to restore.
NATO's Rutte: Putin has no right of veto Ukraine membership
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte does not want to make Ukraine's potential membership of the defence alliance dependent on Russia's stance. NATO must make it clear that Russian President Vladimir Putin has no right of veto and no vote on who will join the alliance in the future,

NATO, Trump and defense spend

NATO not involved in decisions over DEI staffing in military, Rutte says
NATO is not involved in decisions taken by member states, such as the United States, over hiring in the armed forces based ...
Ukraine’s Nato membership will run into Washington ‘buzz saw’, warns Trump envoy
Any attempt to get Ukraine into Nato will run into a “buzz saw” in Washington unless Europe pays for it, a top diplomat for ...
Putin has no right to veto any country's NATO accession, NATO Secretary General says
NATO Chief Mark Rutte said on Jan. 23 that Russian President Vladimir Putin has no authority to influence NATO's future membership decisions.
NATO Ally Sends New Aid Package to Ukraine
Lithuania seems to be sending a message that it will continue its support for Ukraine whether the U.S. continues to do so or ...
NATO Allies Must Pay 'Fair Share' Before Adding Members: US Envoy
NATO allies must pay their "fair share" on defence before considering enlarging the alliance, a US presidential envoy said Thursday, as NATO's chief said members will need to ramp up defence spending.
Army driver's country music-fuelled Nato journey
An Army fuel tanker driver said country music had helped while away on a 1,400-mile (2,250km) trip to Romania as part of a ...
Donald Trump Pulling US Troops From Europe in Blow to NATO Allies: Report
President also plans to ask for "financial contribution" for maintenance of remaining troops, European diplomatic source said.