NATO
The latest news on NATO. Officially titled North Atlantic Treaty Organization, NATO is an alliance of member countries (28 from Europe and two from North America). Established on April 4, 1949 in response to the aftermath of World War II, NATO's commitment is to defend each member state against attacks by third parties, be they countries or terrorist organizations. Headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, member countries finance NATO's efforts through a percentage of their national GDP.
Russian spooks use embassy rooftop satellites to spy on NATO ally
"Dishes, masts, transmitting, and receiving devices" have been installed atop the Russian embassy in Moldova, an investigation has found.
Russian drones struck 600 feet from NATO border: U.K.
Moscow has been bombarding Ukrainian ports with kamikaze drones and anti-ship missiles, the British defense ministry said.
Russian colonel killed trying to rescue soldiers surrounded in Ukraine
Colonel Yevgeny Vashunin was killed during Ukraine's ongoing counteroffensive.
Wagner's new Belarus base puts them closer to Moscow than ever
A new base housing Wagner Group exiles in Belarus is less than 500 miles from the Russian capital.
Wagner Group wants to march on Poland, Putin ally warns
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said the paramilitary group wants to go on a "tour" of Poland during a meeting with Vladimir Putin Sunday.
How Ukraine's NATO bid went off the rails in Vilnius
German pressure on the White House scuppered Kyiv's hopes of a stronger commitment to future Ukrainian membership, Newsweek was told.
Ukraine eyeing final phase of war plan, deputy PM says
Olha Stefanishyna told Newsweek that Kyiv expects "clarity" on the provision of F-16 fighter jets and ATACMS long-range munitions.
Russian state TV debates attacking NATO countries
Russian commentators are unhappy with Turkey's recent political moves, leading to Moscow exiting an important grain deal.
What Vladimir Putin Gets Wrong About the West and What It May Cost Him
Russian President Vladimir Putin has frequently claimed that the West is seeking the breakup of Russia. Even for those Russians who are squeamish about Putin's war in Ukraine, this is a powerful rationale for continuing the war.
After NATO Summit, promised 'security commitments' for Ukraine remain vague
"If we really want Ukraine to win, we need to do ten times more than what we're doing," an NGO head tells Newsweek.
Putin leaving grain deal raises risk of direct conflict with NATO
A former NATO supreme allied commander warned there's a risk of confrontation between NATO ships and Russia's navy if the latter "acts recklessly."
South Korea is cashing in on NATO's standoff with Russia
Seoul has stepped up its defense exports, committing to breaking into the world's top four arms sellers by 2027.
Joe Biden critics slam "creepy" interaction with child in Finland
As he was leaving Finland on Thursday, the president took selfies with the crowd and interacted with a little girl held by a woman.
Putin sent Wagner to Belarus to prepare attack on Poland: Russian lawmaker
Wagner Group forces could take a key Polish region "in a matter of hours," MP Andrey Kartapolov recently alleged.
Putin "laughing" at NATO: exiled official
The alliance's hesitance to set out a timetable for Ukrainian membership will have buoyed the Kremlin, Boris Bondarev tells Newsweek.
Putin "made NATO great again": Former CIA chief
Putin "set out to make Russia great again, and really has made NATO great again," former CIA Director David Petraeus said.
NATO still lags behind Russia when it comes to defense spending
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg has repeatedly pushed NATO members to boost military spending to two percent of each nation's GDP.
NATO Summit marked by division leaves Ukraine's future uncertain
"The drama here was not just the tension between Kyiv and Washington, it was the tension between the White House and eight other NATO capitals," expert says.
What the U.S. leaving NATO would look like
President Joe Biden has expressed his strong support for NATO and the possibility of leaving the alliance appears remote.
China's role in Putin's war might be backfiring
The deepening strategic cooperation between Moscow and Beijing is raising concerns among NATO members and their Indo-Pacific partners.
Joe Biden flubs NATO speech in teleprompter fail
The president appeared to laugh off a few garbled words during a major speech about NATO in Lithuania.
Russia's "muted" NATO response contradicts reality of setbacks: ISW
The think tank said that "the Kremlin has internalized" its inability to stop NATO from expanding and likely wants to "avoid dwelling on" its failures.
Matt Gaetz would rather have Russia than Ukraine in NATO
"Why would you pick Ukraine? Why not extend NATO to Russia and make it an anti-China alliance?" the GOP congressman said.
Putin's military just got a huge increase in weapons
The Russian Defense Ministry is getting an influx of weapons, ammunition due to an agreement with Wagner Group leader Yevgeny Prigozhin.
Sweden joining NATO is a nightmare for Russia's Baltic Sea fleet
NATO has an "overwhelming advantage" with airpower in the Baltic Sea, one expert told Newsweek.
Joe Biden calling Zelensky "Vladimir" during NATO remarks goes viral
The two-day NATO summit in Vilnius, Lithuania, has reinforced allies' pledges to increase defense spending and continue to support Ukraine.
Russia has "precious little" reserve strength left: U.K. defense secretary
"They are in a position where the attrition rates for the Russian forces are difficult," Ben Wallace said of President Vladimir Putin and his military planners.
Every new Western weapon, vehicle pledged to Ukraine at NATO summit
"More weapons for our warriors," Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said during the summit.
Putin's "bad bet" in Ukraine won't get better, U.S. official says
The White House national security adviser said the Western allies would outlast the Kremlin in its support for Ukraine.
Marjorie Taylor Greene calls for U.S. withdrawal from NATO
Greene on Tuesday argued that the alliance was "not a reliable partner whose defense spending should be paid for by American citizens."
