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Daring Russia, nervous Europe: ghosts of the Cold War haunt NATO

NATO is set to send more troops to the Baltics and Poland to deter any perceived Russian aggression. What does this say about peace in Europe?

Poland

NATO summit opens in Warsaw aiming to stand firm against Russia

The NATO summit has got underway in Warsaw, aiming to show resolve amid a perceived threat from Russia.

My Europe Series

Small Lithuania's big fears of Russia

Compulsory military service is back in Lithuania, and 4,000 NATO troops are being deployed to the Baltics and Poland - all of which border Russia.

Europe News

NATO, EU ink cooperation deal

NATO and the EU have signed a deal aimed at boosting cooperation on defence.

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Obama tells EU leaders Brexit proves ordinary people need more from Europe

US President Barack Obama has met with EU leaders ahead of the NATO summit in Poland, minus the outgoing British Prime Minister David Cameron, to discuss the implications of Britain’s leaving the Euro

My Europe Series

OSCE chief on East-West tensions and faltering dialogue

"We don't have a safety net as effective as we used to have during the Cold War," says OSCE secretary general.

My Europe Series

Fragile ceasefire on Ukraine's frontline

A Euronews reporter visits the Ukrainian army side of the frontline where intermittent clashes with pro-Russian fighters are breaking an uneasy ceasefire.

Poland

NATO summit in Warsaw highly symbolic

On July 8 and 9 the Polish capital will host the next NATO summit.

World News

In Warsaw NATO hopes to show unity after Brexit

It is being described as the most important alliance meeting since the end of the Cold War. It has taken on even more significance in the aftermath of Brexit, with the alliance hoping to make a show o

Europe News

The Brief from Brussels: NATO steps up eastern presence

This is the Brief from Brussels, a round-up of the day’s top stories from across Europe.

Poland

Nervous NATO assembles for key summit in difficult times

NATO holds a summit this Friday in Poland in an atmosphere of tension with Russia not seen since the days of the Soviet Union.

World News

US ponders future role in Europe before Obama's last NATO summit

For the fifth and final time as US commander-in-chief, President Barack Obama will attend a NATO summit on Friday.

Georgia

Kerry pledges support for Georgia's western aims before NATO summit

US Secretary of State John Kerry has sought to reassure Georgia of American support during a visit to Tbilisi ahead of a NATO summit this weekend expected to focus on the threat posed by…

World

NATO: Defence is a platform for engaging in dialogue with Russia

NATO was once considered a relic of the Cold War, but now it is once again having to confront Russia which invaded eastern Ukraine in 2014 and annexed the Crimean…

Europe News

The Brief From Brussels: Spain, Portugal given more time on deficits

This is The Brief from Brussels, a daily roundup of the top stories from Europe’s de facto political capital.

Europe News

NATO eyes more Russia talks

NATO officials plan to hold more talks with Russia after an alliance summit later this week, the alliance’s secretary-general said on Monday.

Finland

Putin warns Finland: Russia will respond if Helsinki joins NATO

Vladimir Putin came to Finland with a handshake for his counterpart, President Salui Niinisto – and a warning that Moscow will respond if his host country joins…

World News

Putin rejects new arms race and builds bridges with Turkey

Russian President Vladimir Putin has addressed his country's diplomats in Moscow.

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General Leonardo Tricarico: NATO "not prepared for real dangers" [full transcript]

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Why NATO is missing the point with Russia

Migration, terrorism and cyber security are the real threats the alliance is facing, according to one of Italy's most senior military figures.