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Nato's new Chief Rutte prepares to take on Putin with Dutch pragmatism
Rutte will also have to handle pressure from some members to devote more attention to counter-terrorism and reinforce Nato's southern flank
 "Nato's new Chief Rutte prepares to take on Putin with Dutch pragmatism")
Russian expert pushes case for Putin to toughen policy on nuclear weapons
The current doctrine states that Russia would be prepared to use nuclear weapons in response to a nuclear attack by another country or a conventional attack that threatened the existence of the state
 "Russian expert pushes case for Putin to toughen policy on nuclear weapons")
Two Nato members say Russian drones violated airspace in Romania, Latvia
It added that Bucharest had deployed F-16 warplanes to monitor its airspace and issued text alerts to residents of two eastern regions
 "Two Nato members say Russian drones violated airspace in Romania, Latvia")
Russian missiles kill at least 51, injured over 200 in central Ukraine
Expressing his heartfelt condolences, Zelenskyy said, "People were trapped under the rubble
 "Russian missiles kill at least 51, injured over 200 in central Ukraine")
Ukraine counts on long-range weapon to bypass West restrictions, hit Russia
Defenders of life should have no restrictions on weapons, as long as Russia uses all kinds of its own weapons, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in a Telegram message following the attacks
 "Ukraine counts on long-range weapon to bypass West restrictions, hit Russia")
Kremlin aide says Nato and West helped Ukraine attack Russian territory
The United States and Western powers, eager to avoid direct confrontation with Russia, said Ukraine had not given advance notice and that Washington was not involved, though weaponry provided by Brit
 "Kremlin aide says Nato and West helped Ukraine attack Russian territory")
Nato alliance bolsters naval presence in western Pacific to counter China
Few security analysts expect European navies to play a frontline role in any conflict in the Pacific
 "Nato alliance bolsters naval presence in western Pacific to counter China")
Tough on Israel, steady on Nato: Here's how Harris foreign policy can look
Harris has signaled, for instance, that she would not deviate from Biden's staunch support for Nato and would continue backing Ukraine in its fight against Russia
 "Tough on Israel, steady on Nato: Here's how Harris foreign policy can look")
With arms deals, allies make case for Nato in terms appealing to Trump
If Ukraine loses, my country's next. That's clear, Lithuanian Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis said during the NATO summit in Washington this past week
 "With arms deals, allies make case for Nato in terms appealing to Trump")
Nato summit was about Ukraine, Prez Joe Biden: All you need to know
Ukraine, Russia, the threat posed by an increasingly aggressive China and Nato's future dominated the formal summit discussions
 "Nato summit was about Ukraine, Prez Joe Biden: All you need to know")
Nato summit showcases significant defence deals for RTX, Boeing, and others
Norway's Nammo and RTX's Raytheon business unit agreed to partner to build rocket motors
 "Nato summit showcases significant defence deals for RTX, Boeing, and others")
Joe Biden mistakenly refers to Zelenskyy as Putin before correcting himself
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, in a press conference of his own, repeatedly avoided answering the question as to whether Biden was fit enough to run for the US presidency
 "Joe Biden mistakenly refers to Zelenskyy as Putin before correcting himself")
Nato pledges $43 bn military aid, F-16s to Ukraine, eyes membership path
Moreover, the Nato communique also strengthened past language on China, calling it a "decisive enabler" of Russia's war effort in Ukraine
Nato's China syndrome
From being a distant threat, Beijing takes centre stage
 "Nato's China syndrome")
China hits out at Nato for branding it as 'decisive enabler' of Ukraine war
The NATO Washington summit has made scathing criticism of Beijing, saying China has "become a decisive enabler of Russia's war against Ukraine" through its so-called no limits partnership
 "China hits out at Nato for branding it as 'decisive enabler' of Ukraine war")
Nato expresses concern over deepening relationship between Russia, China
At the 75th anniversary summit, Nato took steps to strengthen its deterrence and defence, bolster long-term support to Ukraine
China a 'decisive enabler' of Russia's war in Ukraine: Nato alliance
Beijing has denied that it supports Russia's war efforts and insists that it conducts normal trade with its northern neighbour
 "China a 'decisive enabler' of Russia's war in Ukraine: Nato alliance")
New UK PM Starmer offers strong support for Ukraine at Nato summit
Starmer said he and his new Labour government would use our opportunity here with our allies to make sure that that support is agreed by Nato's members
 "New UK PM Starmer offers strong support for Ukraine at Nato summit")
Nato summit: US to deploy potent missiles in Germany, bolster Ukraine
The move would have been banned under the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty signed by the US and the Soviet Union in 1987 but that collapsed in 2019
Nato condemns China's Russia support, backs full Ukraine integration
The alliance is also concerned by developments in China's space capabilities and activities and urges Beijing to engage in strategic risk reduction discussions, the draft said
 "Nato condemns China's Russia support, backs full Ukraine integration")
