NATO

Putin has no veto or vote on any country’s accession to NATO - Rutte Russian dictator Vladimir Putin has no right to decide which countries can join NATO and which cannot. 23.01.25 09:33 2 309 16

Rutte talks with Rubio: Ukraine was also discussed On Wednesday, January 22, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte had a telephone conversation with the newly appointed US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. 22.01.25 19:33 842 3

Russia is exhausting itself with local attacks, lacking strength to break through - Cavoli General Christopher Cavoli, Commander of NATO's Allied Forces Europe, said that Russia does not have the military potential for a massive breakthrough in Ukraine, but continues to be exhausted by numerous small attacks. 22.01.25 12:22 3 090 19

If Trump is ready to see Ukraine in NATO, we will be in NATO - Zelenskyy Ukraine is fighting for security guarantees and wants to be in NATO. Most countries support this aspiration of Ukraine. 22.01.25 11:06 1 506 27

Putin will not stop until West increases pressure, - former Lithuanian Foreign Minister Landsbergis Former Lithuanian Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis warned of the threat of Russia's hybrid war and called on NATO to take decisive action to deter the Kremlin's aggression. 20.01.25 17:25 454 3

Pistorius allowed deployment of German peacekeepers in Ukraine: we must take responsibility German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius believes that the German military could take part in ensuring the security of the demilitarized zone in Ukraine in the event of a ceasefire. 19.01.25 08:32 3 625 21

Merkel: Ukraine will not survive as independent state without US support Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel has said that Ukraine will not be able to remain an independent state without the support of the United States and NATO. 18.01.25 17:08 9 955 96

NATO takes over responsibility for coordinating military assistance to Ukraine - Bauer, Chairman of Alliance’s Military Committee Some mechanisms previously organized by the United States are being taken over by NATO, including part of the responsibility for coordinating military assistance to Ukraine. 17.01.25 08:08 6 591 28 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

Syrskyi presents Ukraine’s 2025 action strategy to NATO’s top commanders Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi briefed his NATO colleagues on the operational and strategic situation at the front and presented Ukraine's 2025 action strategy. 16.01.25 22:59 6 190 47 Previously in trend: NATO

NATO deploys Norwegian F-35s for first time in Poland during Russia’s massive attack on Ukraine. PHOTO Two F-35 fighter jets deployed by Norway to Poland took to the air for the first time on 15 January to protect the airspace on NATO's eastern flank. 16.01.25 22:18 6 991 25

United States, Germany, Hungary, and Slovakia currently do not support our NATO membership - Zelenskyy. VIDEO President Volodymyr Zelenskyy named the countries that are still opposed to Ukraine's accession to NATO. 16.01.25 15:37 9 930 135

If Ukraine is not in NATO, how can it finance and arm million-strong army - Zelenskyy President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that security guarantees for Ukraine should include funding and arming a million-strong army, especially if the country does not become a NATO member. 16.01.25 12:32 5 527 61

We are doing everything to ensure that Ukraine will be provided with ammunition by 2025, - Duda NATO allies have "drawn conclusions" from last year's situation when Ukrainian defenders were short of ammunition. 15.01.25 18:59 604 7

NATO must prepare for war. It’s time to think like wartime - Rutte NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte called on members of the North Atlantic Alliance to prepare for a war with Russia, which could be in 4-5 years, and to strengthen support for Ukraine. 15.01.25 18:41 2 456 15

EU countries should look up to Poland, allocating more for defense - Tusk European Union countries should take their NATO commitments seriously and increase defense spending. 15.01.25 17:23 233 3

Ukraine will not make concessions on NATO accession during peace talks - Sybiha Ukraine will not make concessions on the issue of joining NATO during the upcoming negotiations on ending the war. 15.01.25 13:05 5 153 47 Previously in trend: War

Ukraine’s membership in NATO is higher priority for Ukrainians than membership in EU - KIIS poll. INFOGRAPHICS Ukrainian citizens consider joining NATO a higher priority than joining the EU. 14.01.25 15:24 1 182 16

NATO Secretary General Rutte: Future of European and global security depends on outcome of war in Ukraine NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte believes that the future of European and global security depends on the outcome of the war waged by Russia against Ukraine. 13.01.25 19:26 892 16

Zelenskyy and Rutte discussed strengthening air defense and involving NATO countries in purchasing Ukrainian weapons according to "Danish model". VIDEO President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte. 09.01.25 19:24 841 7

Britain and NATO to hand over 30 thousand FPV drones to Ukraine The British government has announced the transfer of 30,000 FPV drones to Ukraine, which are being procured as part of the international Drone Capability Coalition. 09.01.25 18:42 1 162 5

Russian drones become more active over Ramstein military base in Germany In early December, drones were spotted over the Ramstein NATO base in Germany, probably performing espionage missions in the interests of Russia, which is part of the Kremlin's hybrid war. 08.01.25 17:52 3 049 19

Polish Defense Minister Kosiniak-Kamysz on Ramstein: This may be last meeting of this format The meeting of the Contact Group on Ukraine's defense in the Ramstein format, which will take place on Thursday, January 9, may be the last after the inauguration of US President-elect Donald Trump. 08.01.25 14:50 3 328 8

NATO fighter jets take to sky twice to intercept Russian planes in Baltic States in week Between December 23 and 29, NATO fighter jets patrolling the airspace over the Baltic Sea made two flights to detect and escort Russian aircraft. 02.01.25 15:07 649 6 Previously in trend: War

Russia conducted exercises simulating possible attack on Finland and Baltic states Russia has carefully rehearsed an attack on the eastern part of NATO and has demonstrated its willingness to take significant risks regardless of losses. 02.01.25 08:09 5 953 32

NATO says number of hybrid attacks by Russia has increased: we can count dozens Since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, there has been an increase in hybrid attacks by Russia. 29.12.24 17:23 1 503 27

NATO will increase military presence in Baltic Sea due to damage to submarine cables - Rutte NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said that the North Atlantic Alliance would increase its military presence in the area following incidents involving damage to submarine cables in the Baltic Sea. 27.12.24 16:28 1 165 12

Work on providing Ukraine with 20 air defense systems is underway as matter of urgency - Head of the NATO Representation Turner The issue of providing 20 additional air defense systems to protect energy facilities in Ukraine is being discussed as a matter of urgency. 20.12.24 16:44 1 015 7 Previously in trend: War

Putin’s statements on nuclear threats are groundless - Head of NATO Representation Turner NATO closely monitors possible nuclear threats from Russia but does not record significant changes in its nuclear policy. 20.12.24 15:17 864 4 Previously in trend: War

Each of NATO allies can set goal to allocate 0.25% of GDP for military aid to Ukraine - Nauseda Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda said that each of the NATO allies could set a goal of allocating 0.25 percent of its own GDP for military assistance to Ukraine, and stressed that it is important not to allow Russia to draw new "red lines." 18.12.24 20:58 2 593 5 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

Scholz to attend meetings with Zelenskyy in Brussels to discuss support for Ukraine German Chancellor Olaf Scholz will join a meeting of EU and NATO politicians with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The meeting will take place in Brussels on the evening of December 18. 18.12.24 18:15 347 2

Ukraine is now reaching level of relations with NATO that provides for increased coordination of assistance - Sybiha On its way to NATO membership, Ukraine is reaching a level of relations with the North Atlantic Alliance that will naturally lead to increased coordination of military assistance to our country. 18.12.24 15:26 397 7

NATO takes over coordination of military aid to Ukraine from US - Reuters The North Atlantic Alliance has taken over the coordination of Western military assistance to Ukraine from the United States, as planned. 17.12.24 19:06 2 258 13 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

Zelenskyy to discuss creation of peacekeeping mission for Ukraine with EU and NATO leaders - Politico Next week, during a visit to Brussels, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will discuss with Western leaders the formats for ending the war and the potential establishment of a European peacekeeping mission in Ukraine. 14.12.24 13:28 2 560 30

Mobilization is Ukraine’s issue, NATO only provides training, - Head of Alliance’s Representation Turner NATO believes that the issue of mobilization should be decided by Ukraine. 11.12.24 15:46 1 086 7 Previously in trend: mobilization

Different ideas for peace in 2025 are not very helpful, - Head of NATO Representation Turner NATO believes that it should focus on helping Ukraine, not on peace proposals that appear every day. 11.12.24 14:28 1 393 13 Previously in trend: War

NATO may provide additional assistance to Ukraine in 2025 - Head of Alliance’s Mission Turner Next year, NATO may provide additional assistance to Ukraine. Many Allies have agreed to this. 11.12.24 13:12 734 3 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine War

Zelenskyy will call Biden soon: they will talk about invitation to NATO President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is planning to call Joe Biden to discuss the issue of inviting Ukraine to NATO. 09.12.24 14:54 2 474 42 Previously in trend: Ukraine - NATO

NATO countries have found air defense systems that can be quickly transferred to Ukraine – MFA During the meeting, NATO foreign ministers managed to identify those air defense systems that could be transferred to Ukraine as soon as possible. 06.12.24 18:52 4 279 20

Zelenskyy and Rutte discuss timely delivery of aid to equip combat brigades of AFU President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy had a telephone conversation with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte. 05.12.24 17:59 514 3 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

Blinken on Ukraine’s invitation to NATO: More reforms are needed U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken said that practical steps, including reforms, are key to Ukraine's progress towards NATO. 05.12.24 08:13 6 707 118

NATO is not reacting to Russia’s nuclear rhetoric but is focused on credible deterrence – Rutte The North Atlantic Alliance takes Russia's nuclear threats seriously, but instead of responding to them, NATO is focusing on ensuring the reliability of its own deterrence. 04.12.24 17:06 434 10

Rutte: New NATO center to assist Ukraine will be operational in Germany by end of year The new NATO center in Wiesbaden, Germany (NSATU), which will be dedicated to assisting Ukraine, is expected to be operational in the near future. Its work is expected to be launched by the end of this year. 04.12.24 17:39 432 2

NATO countries agree on preventive measures to counter Russian cyber activities, - Rutte NATO foreign ministers have agreed on preventive measures to counteract cyber activities and other threats from Russia, and the Alliance will work on this together with the EU. 04.12.24 16:10 270 0

NATO should help Ukraine change trajectory of war once and for all, - Rutte The North Atlantic Alliance should help Ukraine change the trajectory of the war once and for all. 04.12.24 15:08 1 514 12 Previously in trend: War

Latvian Foreign Minister Braže on Ukraine’s invitation to NATO: We are waiting for Trump The West is waiting for Donald Trump's administration to start working, and then the issue of Ukraine's membership in NATO will be decided. 04.12.24 11:43 1 635 11 Previously in trend: War

Rutte suggested Ukraine postpone any peace talks with Russia until allies provide more weapons - NYT NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte suggested that Ukraine postpone any peace talks with Russia until Western allies can provide sufficient military assistance to help Kyiv advance on the battlefield and gain a stronger negotiating position. 04.12.24 08:14 11 830 77

Rutte on helping Ukraine: Energy needs to be restored, air defense needs to be strengthened, and aid needs to arrive on time NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said that the main areas of assistance to Ukraine are the restoration of energy infrastructure, strengthening of air defense and strengthening of military support. 03.12.24 19:53 492 0 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

Media: NATO expects Ramstein format to remain in place under Trump presidency Representatives of the North Atlantic Alliance currently see no sign that the change in the US administration will lead to the curtailment of the Ramstein format, which coordinates the provision of military assistance to Ukraine. 03.12.24 18:25 293 0