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Watch again: Stoltenberg slams Russia on NATO's 70th celebrations

Slamming Russia for its "continued use of force and unbridled violation" of the INF treaty, NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg on Thursday said the Kremlin was following its "pattern of destabilising behaviour".

04/04/2019

Brazil

NATO chief says Latin American countries could become 'partners'

It could be a boost for Brazil's new right-wing government,

04/04/2019

Russia

Exclusive: Russia 'trying to meddle in' Balkan countries joining NATO

It comes on the day the Republic of North Macedonia took a step closer to joining the defence alliance.

06/02/2019

Republic of North Macedonia

Republic of North Macedonia signs pact to pave way for NATO membership

The newly-named Republic of North Macedonia has today signed a pact that will pave the way for it to join NATO.

06/02/2019

Europe News

NATO is not expanding northwards, Jens Stoltenberg tells Euronews

In an interview with Euronews, Stoltenberg denied the military alliance is expanding northwards to counter new threats.

31/10/2018

Belgium

NATO says Ukrain and Georgia will become full members

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg reiterates support for Ukraine and Georgia over their disputes with Russia and maintains they are both on track for full membership

12/07/2018

Europe News

NATO chief warns against isolating Russia

"I think when tensions are high it is even more important to talk to Russia."

11/07/2018

Turkey

NATO chief defends air strikes on Syria

NATO Secretary-General, Jens Stoltenberg, was speaking after a meeting with the Turkish Foreign Minister in Ankara

16/04/2018

Norway

NATO apologises to Turkey after Erdogan and Ataturk depicted as 'enemies' during military drill

"The incident does not reflect the views of NATO," said Stoltenberg

17/11/2017

World News

[Watch again] Jens Stoltenberg speaks after a NATO summit in Brussels

25/05/2017

Europe News

Trump tells NATO members to pay their share

25/05/2017

Europe News

NATO to join anti-ISIS coalition, says alliance chief Stoltenberg

NATO leaders are meeting in Brussels today (25th May, 2017) as part of US President Donald Trump’s first foreign trip as commander-in-chief.

25/05/2017

Belgium

NATO to stiffen fight against ISIL at summit to open new HQ and welcome Donald Trump

The NATO summit is President Donald Trump's first, and is held in a new Brussels HQ where the alliance will commit more resources to fight ISIL.

25/05/2017

World News

Mattis issues ultimatum to NATO over defence spending

US Defence Secretary James Mattis has delivered an ultimatum to NATO – threatening to reduce support for the organisation if members do not honour their military spending…

16/02/2017

Belgium

NATO chief urges allies to deliver on spending promises

NATO’s European allies increased military spending by nearly four percent last year, bucking a recent trend of cuts.

14/02/2017

Turkey

NATO chief Stoltenberg calls for military alliance to enlarge

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg has urged member states to enlarge the military alliance by ratifying the accession of Montenegro during a summit in…

21/11/2016

World News

Donald Trump right on European defence spending, says NATO chief

US President-elect Donald Trump is right to call on Europeans to spend more on defence, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said on Friday.

18/11/2016

Europe News

Trump right on defence spending, says NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg

18/11/2016

Europe News

Turkish officers seeking asylum after coup, says NATO chief

Some Turkish officers posted to NATO have sought asylum since July’s failed coup, the head of alliance said on Friday.

18/11/2016

Belgium

NATO and Russia: 'not a meeting of minds' over Ukraine

NATO and Russia are failing to see eye-to-eye over the crisis in eastern Ukraine, the alliance’s Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg says.

14/07/2016