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Why new technology is NATO's latest defence strategy

We ask NATO’s Assistant Secretary General for Emerging Security Challenges David van Weel how the alliance is using technology against its current threats.

Hungary

Hungary and Turkey still blocking Sweden and Finland from NATO

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has been in Ankara for talks, with Sweden's new Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson due next week.

Belgium

NATO insists annual nuclear drills are not linked to Russia tensions

The manoeuvres are likely to coincide with Moscow's own annual nuclear drills, dubbed "Grom", in which Russia tests its nuclear-capable bombers, submarines and missiles.

My Europe Series

Europe's week: Russian missile strikes & nuclear tensions escalate

Moscow's attacks on Ukrainian cities were a coordinated response to the Kerch bridge attack in Crimea, according to President Putin.

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Europe News

Conditions for NATO nuclear weapons use extremely remote - Stoltenberg

Stoltenberg stressed however that there would be "serious consequences" for Russia if it uses nuclear weapons in Ukraine.

Europe Decoded

Explained: Who has nuclear weapons in Europe and where are they?

France, Russia and the Uk are the only European countries to have nuclear weapons. But the US also has about 100 nuclear warheads stored across the continent.

Europe News

Fifteen European countries unite to boost air defence capabilities

Fifteen European countries have united to boost air defence capabilities.

Belgium

Russia recent strikes target Ukrainian 'points of pride', says expert

Increased attacks by Russia on critical Ukrainian national infrastructure were expected following the Kerch bridge strike, Dr Patrick Bury told Euronews.

Europe News

The UK and France pledge to help bolster Ukraine's defence systems

It comes after a wave of missiles hit Ukrainian cities on Monday.

France

France to boost forces on NATO's eastern flank after Russian strikes

The move follows President Macron's announcement of a €100 million arms fund for Ukraine, although some accuse Paris of not doing enough for Ukraine.

Europe News

NATO nuclear exercises to go ahead, despite tensions with Russia

The United States ambassador to NATO has also warned of 'unprecedented consequences' in the event of Russia using nuclear strikes.

Europe News

Cyprus President denounces the EU's 'double standards' with Turkey

In an interview with Euronews, Nicos Anastasiades rebuked his fellow EU leaders for putting economic interests before international law.

World News

NATO 'needs to do more' against Putin: German defence minister

"One thing is certain: the current situation means we need to do more together," German Defence Minister Christine Lambrecht said while visiting NATO troops in Lithuania.

My Europe Series

Five reasons why Ukraine won't join NATO any time soon

Zelenskyy is expected to deliver one clear message to the NATO summit in Vilnius: Let Ukraine join the US-led military alliance.

Ukraine

Very low chance Russia will use nuclear weapons in Ukraine - expert

"If you mean using nuclear weapons against Ukraine, then the probability is very, very low," said Nikolai Sokov, a senior fellow at the Vienna Centre for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation.

Sweden

Sweden lifts Turkey arms embargo as NATO membership inches closer

Turkey’s parliament has yet to ratify Sweden and Finland’s membership in NATO, and Friday's step was widely seen as aimed at securing Ankara’s approval.

Ukraine

Kyiv announces bid to join NATO after Russia annexes Ukrainian regions

Ukraine will request to be accepted into the alliance according to the fast-track procedure, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Friday.

Latvia

NATO demonstrates HIMARS rocket system in Latvia in a display of force

Latvia has hosted a military training day with High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) flown in for the occasion from Germany.

Culture news

Euronews Culture's Film of the Week: 'Le Cerveau' ('The Brain')

Tired of the fawning chat around the passing of Jean-Luc Godard? Euronews Culture's Film of the Week is 'Le Cerveau' ('The Brain'), the perfect antidote, starring one of Godard's regular contributors, the late great Jean-Paul Belmondo.

Romania

NATO's closest unit to Ukraine war bares its teeth in Romania

They are preparing for the war spilling over the border into Romania, even though no one is openly discussing that possibility.