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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.

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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.

World News

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

World News

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.

Russia

Russia must be ready to respond to NATO's 'aggressive actions', says Putin

President Vladimir Putin has said Russia must boost its combat readiness in response to NATO’s “aggressive actions” near its borders.

Belgium

Cyberspace is officially a war zone - NATO

Cyber attacks against a member nation could trigger an Article 5 collective response by all 28 states involved.

Portugal

Former Portuguese security official arrested in NATO spy case

Italian media reports say a former senior Portuguese security official was arrested in Rome following a request from Portugal.

Poland

Poland announces increase in military manpower

The Poles are beefing up their armed forces with the Defence Minister announcing he wants to form a 35,000 strong paramilitary force, and a regular army of 150,000…

World News

'We don't want a Cold War', NATO tells Russia

Russia has reacted angrily to NATO’s membership invitation to Montenegro, which was made formally on Thursday.

Europe News

The Brief from Brussels: NATO flexes military muscle

This is the Brief from Brussels – a daily round-up of the top stories from Europe’s de facto political capital.

Europe News

NATO flexes military muscle to counter Russia

NATO is mulling its biggest military build-up since the Cold War to counter perceived threats from Russia.

Europe News

The Brief from Brussels: Poland, Hungary under fire from former US president

This is the Brief from Brussels – a round-up of the headlines from Europe’s de facto political capital.