Jens Stoltenberg

Do escalating tensions spell the end for the NATO-Russia Council?

The NATO-Russia Council has been an opportunity to keep communication open since the 1990s, but recently both sides expelled their diplomats deepening the rift.

NATO to continue efforts for more Afghan evacuations

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said many Afghans who have cooperated with international forces and could therefore be at risk from the Taliban are still in Afghanistan.

After 20 years in Afghanistan, NATO blames Afghan leaders for Kabul’s fall

Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg blamed Afghanistan’s leadership for the swift collapse of the country’s armed forces but says the alliance must also uncover flaws in its military training effort.

NATO urges 'negotiated settlement' in Afghanistan amid Taliban challenge

NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg describes security situation as "deeply challenging" with most foreign troops already out of the country where insurgents are pushing forward with their sweeping assault.

NATO says China is a threat. But do all its members agree?

NATO leaders define China’s growing influence as a global threat, signaling the Atlantic alliance’s shifting focus to Asia. But not all members of the club appear to be on the same page.

NATO Summit: Stoltenberg says China not enemy but poses security challenges

There is no new Cold War with China but Western allies will have to adapt to the security challenges the rise of Beijing brings, Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg says ahead of Brussels summit.

NATO chief to AP: Afghan forces strong enough to operate alone

Jens Stoltenberg, however, said that NATO countries would continue to support Afghanistan through civilian experts, who will help to advise government ministries by funding the security forces and with support for slow-moving peace talks.

NATO: Russia must end Ukraine military build-up

NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg urges Russia to end troop build-up around Ukraine and de-escalate tensions after a meeting with Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba in Brussels.

Can Ukraine join NATO when it’s under Russian threat?

While Washington is indisputably the leading force in the Atlantic alliance, a member state like Hungary, which has unfriendly ties with Ukraine, could veto entry to NATO.

Ukraine seeks rapid NATO membership amid tensions with Russia

Ukrainian President Zelenskiy calls on NATO member states to strengthen their military presence in the Black Sea region to act as a "powerful deterrent" to Russia. Kremlin says NATO membership for Ukraine would do no good in resolving the conflict.

US: It's in interest of US, NATO to keep Turkey as close ally

Turkey is a country that "I believe we have a strong interest in keeping anchored to NATO," says US Secretary of State Antony Blinken ahead of the NATO foreign ministers meeting in Brussels.

Biden declares US-transatlantic alliance 'back'

President Joe Biden has said the US' traditional allies should once again have confidence in Washington's leadership, in his first major international address on foreign policy.