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NATO allies appear to have chosen their next leader ahead of summit
Mark Rutte, who looks set to be NATO’s next secretary-general, is a fierce critic of Russian President Vladimir Putin and a staunch ally of Ukraine who honed his skills as a political dealmaker during nearly 14 years as Dutch prime minister.
Dutch PM Mark Rutte poised to become next NATO secretary general
Mark Rutte, a staunch ally of Ukraine and a fierce critic of Russian President Vladimir Putin, is set to become NATO's next secretary general, building on a career as a political dealmaker from his 14 years as Dutch prime minister.
NATO chief commends Canada upping defence spending but stresses 2% target
The head of NATO urged Canada to meet the alliance’s defence spending target while visiting the nation’s capital Wednesday, suggesting the billions of dollars in new investments — while notable — are not enough.
Outgoing NATO chief says China should face consequences for backing Russia's war on Ukraine
NATO's secretary general called out Beijing on Wednesday, saying China «cannot have it both ways» when it comes to the war in Ukraine.
White House Responds To Netanyahu's Claim Of The U.S. Withholding Weapons From Israel
The White House on Tuesday responded to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s allegations that the Biden administration has been withholding weapons and ammunition from his country over the past few months.
NATO chief Stoltenberg visiting Ottawa, set to meet Trudeau
The head of the NATO alliance is set to meet with the prime minister in Ottawa on Wednesday.
Anand defends hesitation to further invest in defence as NATO secretary general arrives in Canada
The cabinet minister in charge of the federal treasury says it doesn't make sense to pour vast amounts of money into the Department of National Defence until it has the capacity to spend what it's being given.
A record number of NATO allies are hitting their defense spending target during war in Ukraine
WASHINGTON (AP) — A record 23 of NATO’s 32 member nations are hitting the Western military alliance’s defense spending target this year, NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said Monday, as Russia’s war in Ukraine has raised the threat of expanding conflict in Europe.