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NATO: Why is spending 2% of GDP on defence so controversial?

Only seven of NATO's 30 allied countries met the military spending target of 2% of GDP set by the North Atlantic Alliance in 2022.

Finland

How Finland's NATO membership will change security in the Baltics

Finland has joined NATO. But what does that actually mean? And are there risks that come with NATO membership? Euronews asked the experts to find out.

World

China 'trying to have it both ways' with Russia, says Antony Blinken

In an exclusive interview with Euronews, US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, reveals his thoughts on Sweden's NATO ambitions, Turkey's position on NATO expansion, and mounting tensions between the US and China over Russia and Taiwan.

Europe News

Chinese move on Taiwan would hit 'every country on earth': Blinken

In an interview with Euronews, Antony Blinken warned China against making any unliteral move on Taiwan.

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Europe News

Stoltenberg lashes out at China for echoing Russia's propaganda

The NATO Secretary General warned of "severe consequences" if China provides lethal aid to Russia.

Italy

UK to send depleted uranium shells to Ukraine despite health concerns

In recent years hundreds of Italian military personnel have died while thousands more have taken sick from conditions potentially linked to depleted uranium. Some MEPs are now calling for a full ban.

Ukraine

The US announces new €2.3 billion military aid package for Ukraine

The US has announced a new €2.3 bn military aid package for Ukraine, bringing the total amount of its security assistance to more than €32 bn since February 2022.

Serbia

Euroviews. Serbia still hasn't come to terms with the 1999 NATO bombing campaign

Populist black-and-white thinking left no room for simultaneous sympathy for the civilian victims and acknowledgement of strongman Slobodan Milošević's legacy. The chance for self-reflection was eventually wasted, Aleksandar Đokić writes.

World News

Russia warns of 'retaliatory measures' over Finland's NATO membership

Russia has warned it would be forced to take “retaliatory measures" to address what it called security threats created by Finland's membership.

Europe News

'A new era begins' as Finland becomes NATO's newest member

"The era of military non-alignment in our history has come to an end. A new era begins," Finnish President Sauli Niinistö said in a statement.

Finland

Finland joins NATO in the alliance's fastest-ever accession process

When Finland becomes the military alliance's 31st member on Tuesday it will complete the fastest accession process in the organisation's history.

Europe News

NATO nuclear posture remains same despite Putin rhetoric: Stoltenberg

The Russian President says his country will place tactical nuclear weapons at Belarus' western border.

Turkey

'Welcome to NATO': Turkey's parliament ratifies Finland's membership

Turkey’s parliament on Thursday ratified Finland’s application to join NATO, lifting the last hurdle in the way of the Nordic country’s long-delayed accession into the Western military alliance.

Sweden

Swedes will be 'sent to their deaths' if they join NATO, warns Moscow

Russia has reignited threats against Sweden and Finland after their historic decision to try and join the Western military alliance.

Hungary

Hungary ratifies Finland's NATO membership

NATO: Hungarian Parliament ratifies Finland's membership

Ukraine

Ukraine calls for UN action over nuclear weapon deployment in Belarus

Ukraine has called for an emergency meeting of the United Nations’ Security Council over Russia’s announcement that it would station tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus.

Sweden

NATO chief welcomes Norway's 'significant' miltary aid to Ukraine

Eight German-made Leopard tanks contributed by Norway have arrived in Ukraine.

European Union

State of the Union: Credit Suisse lifeline and Putin hosts Xi

In our weekly review, we look at the takeover of Credit Suisse by its rival, China-Russia relatins and the EU leaders' summit in Brussels.

Russia

Wagner boss defies Kremlin Ukraine 'Nazi' narrative

Head of the Russian mercenary force Yevgeny Prigozhin has contradicted Kremlin claims that Nazis lead Ukraine.

Finland

Turkey ratifies Finland NATO bid, but awaits final parliament approval

Finland and Sweden applied to NATO 10 months ago, after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has yet to approve Sweden’s bid.