Stoltenberg News

Mark Rutte named future NATO Secretary General
Defence Politics

Mark Rutte named future NATO Secretary General

After months of ambiguity, NATO’s future leader has been elected by its member states—Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte to succeed Jens Stoltenberg in October.

Stoltenberg Supports Turkiye’s Efforts in Defence Industry
Regional / Strategy

Stoltenberg Supports Turkiye’s Efforts in Defence Industry

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg welcomes the Turkish defence industry to invest in new high and advanced capabilities.

Turkiye to wait until Sweden’s NATO Process is Completed
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Turkiye to wait until Sweden’s NATO Process is Completed

The U.S. State Department underlined that Turkiye’s F-16 acquisition process would wait until Sweden’s NATO admission process is completed.

Sweden is One Step Closer to NATO Membership
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Sweden is One Step Closer to NATO Membership

NATO made a press release about Sweden’s candidacy for membership and Turkiye’s security concerns.

Finland Becomes NATO Ally
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Finland Becomes NATO Ally

Finland became NATO’s newest member today (April 4 2023) upon depositing its instrument of accession to the Alliance at NATO Headquarters in Brussels.

Drone Jammer Support from NATO to Ukraine
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Drone Jammer Support from NATO to Ukraine

NATO, which provided thousands of weapons, millions of ammunition, and training support to Ukraine, further stepped up for aid.

Trilateral Memorandum in Madrid: Everyone is Happy
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Trilateral Memorandum in Madrid: Everyone is Happy

Madrid, before the beginning of the NATO Summit, Turkiye, Finland, and Sweden, headed by President of Turkiye Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, President of the Republic of Finland Sauli Niinistö, and Prime Minister of Sweden Magdalena Andersson, held talks, facilitated by Secretary General of NATO Jens Stoltenberg.

NATO Defence Ministers To Meet Virtually to Discuss Russia’s War on Ukraine
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NATO Defence Ministers To Meet Virtually to Discuss Russia’s War on Ukraine

NATO defence ministers will meet via secure teleconference to review the latest developments in Russia's conflict with Ukraine. .

NATO adds Finland and Sweden into NATO Consultations Circle
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NATO adds Finland and Sweden into NATO Consultations Circle

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said Friday that NATO would have further coordination and information sharing with Finland and Sweden.

NATO: any de-escalation on the ground from Russia
Bilateral Relations

NATO: any de-escalation on the ground from Russia

Stoltenberg said Tuesday NATO has not seen “any de-escalation on the ground” from Russian forces near Ukraine, despite earlier claims from Moscow.

NATO Agrees on Russian Threat
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NATO Agrees on Russian Threat

NATO defence ministers agreed on a new master plan to fight against any future Russian invasion across several fronts.

Zelenski tags NATO to stop Russia
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Zelenski tags NATO to stop Russia

Zelenski urges NATO to speed up Ukraine's accession to the pact.