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Mark Rutte set for NATO top job amid Ukraine, US uncertainty

NATO-RUTTE/ (PIX):Mark Rutte set for NATO top job amid Ukraine, US uncertainty

Mark Rutte set for NATO top job amid Ukraine, US uncertainty
Published on Oct 01, 2024 05:33 AM IST
Reuters |

Dutch PM Mark Rutte wants NATO's top job? ‘Interesting role but…’

Mark Rutte unexpectedly announced his departure from Dutch politics in July soon after handing in the resignation of his fourth cabinet.

Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte attends a press conference.(Reuters)
Published on Oct 28, 2023 08:07 PM IST
Reuters |

Stoltenberg likely to continue as NATO chief for another year: Report

Stoltenberg's term has already been prolonged three times and he is due to step down in September after nine years as secretary-general of the military alliance

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg's term has already been prolonged three times(AFP)
Published on Jun 17, 2023 04:32 PM IST
Reuters |

Some progress talks in Turkey on Swedish NATO bid: Jens Stoltenberg

Stoltenberg made the comments at a news conference on the eve of a NATO Defence ministers meeting in Brussels.

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg. (Reuters)
Published on Jun 14, 2023 07:00 PM IST
Reuters |

It's time to take step towards Ukraine entering alliance: Zelensky tells NATO

Zelensky asked Stoltenberg to help Kyiv "overcome the reluctance" of some member states on providing long-range weapons to Kyiv to counter Russia's invasion.

NATO head Jens Stoltenberg (L) shakes hands with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the end of a joint press conference in Kyiv, on April 20, 2023, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine. (AFP)
Published on Apr 20, 2023 05:33 PM IST
AFP |

Finland set to join NATO on Tuesday as its 31st member

Finland will join NATO amid security concerns due to Russian invasion of Ukraine, after years of non-alignment.

Finland's flag will be hoisted outside NATO headquarters on Tuesday(Twitter)
Published on Apr 03, 2023 06:03 PM IST
AFP | | Posted by Animesh Chaturvedi

NATO chief Stoltenberg warns China against delivering arms to Russia

“China should not provide lethal aid to Russia, that would be to support an illegal war,” said Stoltenberg.

Russian President Vladimir Putin meets with China's President Xi Jinping at the Kremlin in Moscow on March 21. (AFP)
Published on Mar 21, 2023 07:56 PM IST
Reuters | | Posted by Yagya Sharma

Longest serving NATO chief, Jens Stoltenberg, plans to end tenure in October

Under his term in office the last NATO personnel and US forces left Afghanistan in August 2021, shortly before the capital Kabul fell to victorious Taliban forces, who revived their Islamist regime.

After a visit to Washington last week, his office announced he would not seek another extension.(Getty Images via AFP)
Published on Feb 12, 2023 05:07 PM IST
AFP | | Posted by Yagya Sharma

NATO to extend Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg's term to April 2024: Report

Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg: Stoltenberg, an economist by training and a former leader of Norway's Labour Party, had his original NATO term extended last year.

Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg: NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg is seen. (Reuters)
Updated on Feb 12, 2023 08:56 AM IST
Reuters |

NATO to strengthen partnership with Japan, says secretary-general Stoltenberg

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg is in Japan, where he will meet with Prime Minister Fumio Kishida.

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg is seen.(AFP)
Published on Jan 31, 2023 08:21 AM IST
Reuters |

Ukraine war: US slaps fresh sanctions on Russia after Biden meets allies

The US said that it is announcing plans to welcome up to 100,000 Ukrainians and others fleeing the Russian invasion “through the full range of legal pathways, including the US Refugee Admissions Program".

US President Joe Biden.(Reuters)
Published on Mar 24, 2022 09:42 PM IST
Written by Sharangee Dutta | Edited by Sohini Goswami, New Delhi

NATO extends Stoltenberg term for a year due to Russia's war

In February, Norway's government appointed Stoltenberg as head of the Scandinavian country's central bank and said it hoped he could start in his new role around Dec 1.

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg.(REUTERS)
Published on Mar 24, 2022 07:45 PM IST
PTI |

‘Irresponsible, dangerous’: NATO, US condemn Putin's nuclear alert move

The US said the order by Russian President Vladimir Putin is a result of Russian forces suffering heightened setbacks in their offensive that entered the fourth day on Sunday due to strong resistance from the Ukrainian army.

Nato secretary general Jens Stolenberg said Russian President Vladimir Putin's decision to put nuclear forces on high alert was “dangerous rhetoric”.
Updated on Feb 27, 2022 11:48 PM IST
Written by Sharangee Dutta | Edited by Sohini Goswami, New Delhi

‘Not an excuse’: NATO on Russia's invasion of Ukraine over alliance membership

NATO secretary-general Jens Stolenberg said that Russia has “no right” to use violence and armed forces to invade its neighbouring nation regardless of what they think of Ukraine's possibilities of joining the alliance.

Nato secretary-general Jens Stoltenberg addresses joint press conference with European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen, and European Council president Charles Michel on Russia-Ukraine crisis on Thursday, February 24, 2022.(MINT_PRINT)
Updated on Feb 24, 2022 10:29 PM IST
Written by Sharangee Dutta | Edited by Poulomi Ghosh, New Delhi

‘We'll not forget them’: Nato chief on Afghans left behind after US troops left

Nato chief Jens Stolenberg said that the organisation would continue to work with allies, and other countries, to help people leave as the Taliban has “clearly stated” that people will be allowed to depart Afghanistan.

Nato secretary general Jens Stolenberg stressed that allied forces would maintain diplomatic pressure on the Taliban on permitting remaining Afghans who had worked for the foreign forces, and now feel at risk, to leave the country.
Updated on Aug 31, 2021 09:54 PM IST
Written by Sharangee Dutta | Edited by , Hindustan Times, New Delhi

'Responsibility towards Afghanistan for ties with Taliban': NATO on Pakistan

NATO also urged that any future Afghan government must adhere to Afghanistan's international obligations; safeguard the human rights of all Afghans, particularly women, children.

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg remarks came after the Taliban entered Kabul on Sunday and took control of the presidential palace.
Published on Aug 20, 2021 11:31 PM IST
ANI | | Posted by Sharangee Dutta, Hindustan Times, New Delhi

‘Tragedy, very difficult, unpredictable’: NATO on situation in Afghanistan

“Ministers discussed a number of different issues. First, the continuing evacuation of people from Allied and partner countries, and Afghans who worked with us. This is our immediate priority,” NATO secretary general Jens Stoltenberg said.

Close to 800 NATO civilian personnel had worked to keep the Kabul international airport running, a statement said. In picture - Evacuees board a C-17 Globemaster III during an evacuation at Hamid Karzai International Airport, Afghanistan.(Reuters)
Published on Aug 20, 2021 11:03 PM IST
Written by Srivatsan K C | Edited by Poulomi Ghosh, Hindustan Times, New Delhi

NATO chief warns of high price if troops leave Afghanistan

The US decision comes just days after Trump installed a new slate of loyalists in top Pentagon positions who share his frustration with the continued troop presence in the war zones.

NATO relies heavily on the US armed forces to operate in Afghanistan.(REUTERS)
Published on Nov 17, 2020 04:44 PM IST
Brussels | ByAssociated Press | Posted by Kunal Gaurav

33 Turkish soldiers killed in Syria’s Idlib as tensions between Damascus and Ankara escalate

Dozens more soldiers were injured and taken to Turkey for treatment, Rahmi Dogan, governor of Turkish Hatay bordering Syria, said. Turkey has urged the Syrian regime to withdraw from Turkish observation posts in Idlib, while Moscow has accused Ankara of aiding “terrorists” in Syria.

The heavy losses in northwestern Idlib come after weeks of growing tensions between rebel supporter Ankara and Damascus ally Moscow.(AP (Image for representation purpose))
Published on Feb 28, 2020 09:49 AM IST
Ankara | ByAssociated Press

NATO chief commends US-Taliban deal as potential beginning for ‘sustainable peace’

The deal would mark a major turning point in the conflict, setting the conditions for a deal that could ultimately pull US troops out after more than 18 years.

NATO has a 16,000-strong mission in Afghanistan to train, support and advise local forces.(AP)
Published on Feb 21, 2020 06:53 PM IST
Brussels | ByAgence France-Presse

NATO chief dismisses French president Macron’s nuclear call

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said Saturday that thanks to the US and Britain’s atomic weapons, Europe was already protected by a longstanding and effective nuclear umbrella.

French president Emmanuel Macron’s call for a European “strategic dialogue” about the role of France’s nuclear weapons was dismissed by NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg.(Bloomberg image)
Updated on Feb 16, 2020 07:29 AM IST
Munich | ByAgence France-Presse

NATO hammers Turkey on Syria operation

NATO defence ministers Thursday slammed Turkey for its military operation in Syria conducted with Russia’s help, but recognised there was little they could do to sanction their strategically important ally.

NATO defence ministers and NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg pose for a family photo during the NATO defence ministers meeting at the Alliance headquarters in Brussels.(Reuters Photo)
Updated on Oct 25, 2019 12:00 AM IST
Brussels | ByAgence France-Presse

US set to test missiles as arms control treaty dies

The Pentagon will start testing a ground-based version of the navy’s Tomahawk cruise missiles later this month, and a ballistic missile is being developed for the army.

The New York Times reported that the new generation of these missiles will be deployed to counter China.(HT Photo)
Updated on Aug 03, 2019 12:12 AM IST
WASHINGTON | ByYashwant Raj

Trumps slams gas pipeline deal, calls Germany Russian ‘captive’

Trump said it was “very inappropriate” that the United States was paying for European defence against Russia while the richest European state Germany supported gas deals with Moscow.

NATO secretary general Jens Stoltenberg (L) listens while US President Donald Trump makes a statement for the press before a meeting breakfast at the US chief of mission's residence in Brussels on Wednesday.(AFP Photo)
Updated on Jul 11, 2018 11:48 PM IST
Reuters | ByReuters

NATO expels seven Russian diplomats, limits size of mission

Governments across Europe, the United States and beyond announced plans on Monday to expel more than 100 Russian diplomats in retaliation for the attack

Russia's flag flutters in front of the Russian Embassy in Tallinn, Estonia, on March 27, 2018.(AFP Photo)
Published on Mar 27, 2018 08:59 PM IST
Reuters, Brussels | ByReuters
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