Jens Stoltenberg

Around 20 NATO Countries Set to Hit Spending Target in 2024

Some two-thirds of NATO's 31 member countries are expected to reach the defense spending target of two percent of GDP in 2024, officials said.

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NATO Chief to US Conservatives: Alliance ‘A Good Deal’

NATO's chief told US conservatives the alliance was a "good deal" and created jobs, as likely presidential candidate Trump fuels doubts about assisting Ukraine.

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Turkey Ratifies Sweden’s NATO Membership After Protracted Delay

Turkey's parliament ratified Sweden's NATO membership after more than a year of delays that upset Western efforts to show resolve in the face of Russia's war on Ukraine.

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NATO Signs $1.2B Artillery Shell Deal

NATO signed contracts worth $1.2 billion to acquire over 200,000 155-millimeter artillery shells in the face of Russia's invasion on Ukraine. 

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NATO to Buy 1,000 Patriot Missiles in Face of Russia Threat

NATO members in Europe have signed a contract for up to 1,000 Patriot missiles to bolster air defenses in the face of the threat from Russia.

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NATO Allies Vow to Stay Firm on Arming Ukraine

NATO members urged each other not to let up in backing Ukraine's fight against Russia, amid doubts over US support and a bloody stalemate on the ground.

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Rutte Favorite to Be Next NATO Boss Despite Dutch Vote Shock

Outgoing Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte is the clear front-runner to become NATO's next chief, even though a shock far-right win at elections in his homeland risks tarnishing his legacy.

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NATO Chief Warns of ‘Malign’ Russian Interference in Bosnia

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg warned of Russia's "malign" interference in Bosnia, saying Moscow's actions threatened the stability of the deeply divided Balkan country. 

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Turkey ‘Stands By’ Deal on Sweden Joining NATO: Stoltenberg

NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg said Turkey remains committed to a deal to ratify Sweden's membership of the military alliance.

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NATO Says Ready to Boost Presence in Kosovo

NATO said it was ready to increase its peacekeeping force in Kosovo following deadly clashes.

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