Four NATO battalions to go to eastern Europe to deter Russia
Speaking at a NATO summit in Warsaw, President Barack Obama said the troops would serve "shoulder to shoulder" with Polish forces.
Jul 09, 2016, 04:59 AM IST
US to deploy 1,000 troops for NATO battalion in Poland
In addition, when a new US armoured brigade begins rotating through Europe next year, its headquarters will be here in Poland.
Jul 08, 2016, 22:01 PM IST
NATO takes over US-built missile shield, amid Russian suspicion
The missile shield, billed as a defence against any strike by a "rogue state", is one of the most sensitive aspects of the US' military support for Europe.
Jul 08, 2016, 21:10 PM IST
Kremlin says NATO talk of Russian threat absurd, short-sighted
The Kremlin said on Friday it regarded NATO`s suggestion that Russia posed a threat as absurd, saying it hoped that common sense would prevail at the military alliance`s summit in Warsaw.
Jul 08, 2016, 16:54 PM IST
Britain not retreating from NATO after Brexit: Dunne
British voters` decision in a June 23 referendum to back leaving the European Union does not change the country`s commitment to remain a strong partner in NATO, Britain`s Minister for Defence Procurement Philip Dunne said on Friday.
Jul 08, 2016, 16:48 PM IST
Obama urges NATO to stand firm vs Russia despite Brexit fallout
U.S. President Barack Obama urged NATO leaders on Friday to stand firm against a resurgent Russia over its seizure of Crimea from Ukraine, saying Britain`s vote to leave the European Union should not weaken the western defence alliance.
Jul 08, 2016, 14:18 PM IST
Turkey's Erdogan calls on NATO to do more on fighting militant attacks
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan called on NATO to do more to fight the threat of global terrorism.
Jul 08, 2016, 13:46 PM IST
Obama says confident Britain will have orderly Brexit transition
US President Barack Obama says he's confident that Britain and the European Union would be back on good terms with each other.
Jul 08, 2016, 12:53 PM IST
U.S.Secy of State Kerry to discuss separatist conflict, reforms, with Ukraine
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry was due to visit Kiev on Thursday to discuss Ukraine`s reforms and a fragile ceasefire in eastern Ukraine where Russian-backed separatists are fighting government forces.
Jul 07, 2016, 15:35 PM IST
Russian actions caused `loss of trust` with NATO: Merkel
German Chancellor Angela Merkel said Thursday that Russia`s actions in Ukraine had eroded mutual trust with the West, speaking on the eve of a major NATO summit in Poland.
Jul 07, 2016, 13:46 PM IST
Rights group blasts EU plans on halting Libya migrant exodus
Human Rights Watch warned that the European Union measures on curbing the flow of migrants from Libya.
Jul 06, 2016, 19:12 PM IST
US ditched plan to give Afghan forces more armoured vehicles
Since 2002, the United States has allocated more than $68 billion to train and equip Afghan security forces.
Jul 05, 2016, 09:08 AM IST
NATO-Russia talks `shortly after` this week`s summit: Stoltenberg
NATO is set to hold formal talks with Russia shortly after a summit in Warsaw this week.
Jul 04, 2016, 17:13 PM IST
Russia orders safety overhaul in tense Baltic airspace
Russia ordered its military today to draw up measures to increase the safety of the airspace over the Baltic Sea, after a string of incidents and near-misses that has ratcheted up tensions between NATO and Moscow.
Jul 02, 2016, 20:30 PM IST
Czech President urges referendum on EU, NATO, says would back staying
Czech President has called for the Czech Republic to hold a referendum on its membership of the European Union.
Jul 01, 2016, 15:32 PM IST
Canada to give troops for NATO force, ready to talk to Russia
Canada confirmed on Thursday it would provide a significant number of troops for a new 4,000-strong NATO force on Russia`s border but also said it was ready to talk to Moscow in a bid to reduce tensions.
Jul 01, 2016, 01:01 AM IST
NATO, EU leaders pledge strong alliance to counter Brexit fallout
NATO and the European Union promised closer defence ties at a summit on Tuesday to deter Russia and counter Islamic militants on Europe`s borders, seeking a show of unity days after Britain voted to leave the EU.
Jun 29, 2016, 02:28 AM IST
Kerry, NATO chief press importance of alliance after Brexit vote
Britain`s vote to leave the European Union will not impact a summit next month, said U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry. Britons voted in a referendum last Thursday to leave the EU.
Jun 27, 2016, 17:57 PM IST
NATO says UK to stay `strong ally` despite Brexit
Britain will remain a strong ally and continue to play a leading role in NATO despite its vote to leave the European Union, alliance head Jens Stoltenberg said Friday.
Jun 24, 2016, 20:50 PM IST
NATO chief says no change to Britain''s place in alliance
Brexit wont affect NATO alliance, says Stoltenberg
Jun 24, 2016, 15:59 PM IST
