Ukrainian Prez dismisses Biden's 'Putin' reference as 'mistake'
Shannon (Ireland): Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that US President Joe Biden's accidental reference to him as Russian President Vladimir Putin was an error that could be forgotten, especially because the US has provided extensive support to Ukraine, Reuters reported.
Biden's faux pas: Refers to Ukrainian President Zelensky as 'President Putin' amidst age concerns
Washington DC: U.S. President Joe Biden on Thursday had several verbal slip-ups at the NATO summit in Washington, a concerning incident for the 81-year-old as he attempts to dispel worries about his age and suitability for re-election.
Justin Trudeau, Melanie Joly to meet NATO leaders, discuss Russian aggression toward Ukraine
Washington/IBNS: Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau along with Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, are meeting with leaders of the Summit of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) in Washington, D.C. to discuss Russia's escalating aggression toward Ukraine.
About 32,000 NATO soldiers deployed close to Russia, Belarus borders
About 32,000 NATO soldiers, over 1,000 armoured vehicles, and 235 aeroplanes and helicopters are deployed near Russia's and Belarus's borders, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said on Tuesday.
Finland to hold second round of Presidential election today
Helsinki/IBNS/UNI: The second round of the Finnish Presidential election will take place on Sunday, with the incumbent president, Sauli Niinisto, wrapping up his second and final six-year term.
NATO Secy Gen welcomes extension of ceasefire in Gaza
Gaza/IBNS/UNI: NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg Tuesday said that the alliance welcomed the extension of the Gaza ceasefire, which has allowed time for relief, the release of hostages, and the delivery of aid.
NATO preparing for high-intensity conflict in Europe, says Czech Prez
Moscow: Czech President Petr Pavel said that all NATO members, including the Czech Republic, consider Russia the greatest military threat and are preparing for a potential high-intensity conflict in Europe.
NATO to hold largest military drills since Cold War in 2024
Brussels/IBNS/UNI: NATO will hold its largest exercises since the Cold War dubbed Steadfast Defender in Germany, Poland and three Baltic states in 2024, Chair of the Military Committee Adm. Rob Bauer said on Saturday.
NATO expansion into Asia undermines peace and stability in region, warns China
Beijing: China has warned that NATO's ''continued incursion'' into the East Asia-Pacific and its ''interference'' in internal affairs will ''inevitably'' take away peace and stability in the region, after the possible opening of a NATO office in Japan came to light.
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy expects clarity on NATO membership
Kyiv/IBNS: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy urged NATO on Thursday to provide a clear timeline for when his country will be able to join the alliance.
Stoltenberg says Zelensky accepted invitation to NATO summit
Kyiv: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has accepted an invitation to attend the NATO summit in Lithuania's capital, Vilnius in July, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said on Friday.
Thrust for NATO membership to continue until alliance’s July summit: Swedish Minister
Stockholm: Sweden will not stop trying to join NATO until the summit of the alliance in Lithuania in mid-July, Swedish EU Affairs Minister Jessika Roswall said on Thursday.
Helsinki: Finland formally joined the NATO military alliance on Tuesday in a historic policy shift brought on by Russia's invasion of Ukraine, media reports said.
NATO bans TikTok on devices of staff
Washington: The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) has banned its staff from downloading social media platform TikTok on its provided devices.
Turkish vote clears Finland's path to NATO membership
The Turkish parliament Thursday gave its unanimous approval of Finland's entry into NATO, thereby enabling Helsinki to become a member of the military alliance. However, this decision leaves Sweden excluded from joining.