Page 4 - Latest Updates on NATO
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
 "Nato expresses concern over deepening relationship between Russia, China")
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")
Nato to set up new military command in Germany to train Ukraine forces
US official noted that Russia's defence industry is on a wartime footing and with help from Iran, China, North Korea, and is attempting to undertake the most significant defence expansion
How TikTok, Instagram influencers are helping aging Nato connect with Gen Z
Nato invited 16 content creators from countries including the UK, Germany and France with followings on TikTok, Instagram and other social-media platforms to attend summit in Washington
 "How TikTok, Instagram influencers are helping aging Nato connect with Gen Z")
Zelenskyy adept at pushing for Ukraine aid, Nato membership still elusive
Zelenskyy again made an urgent appeal for additional air defences shortly after arriving in Washington on Tuesday
 "Zelenskyy adept at pushing for Ukraine aid, Nato membership still elusive")
Nato pledges dozens of air-defense systems to Ukraine, including 4 Patriots
US, Germany and Romania will send Ukraine additional Patriot batteries, while the Netherlands and others will provide Patriot components to make up one more battery
Nato signs $700 mn Stinger missile contract to boost arms production
The Stinger is a portable surface-to-air defense system that can be carried and fired by troops or mounted to a vehicle and used as short-range defense against aircraft
Embattled Biden welcomes heads of Nato member states in Washington
"We are fighting for additional security guarantees for Ukraine - and these are weapons and finances, political support," he said in a video on the Telegram messaging app
 "Embattled Biden welcomes heads of Nato member states in Washington")
As China-Russia come closer, Nato deepens relations with Asian partners
The leaders of New Zealand, Japan and South Korea for the third year in a row will attend the NATO summit, which starts Tuesday in Washington, DC, while Australia will send its deputy prime minister
 "As China-Russia come closer, Nato deepens relations with Asian partners")
Nato will require 35-50 extra brigades to realise its new defence plans
At a summit in Vilnius last year, Nato leaders agreed on the alliance's first major defence plans in more than three decades
S Korean prez to discuss Pyongyang's 'distinct threat' to Europe at Nato
Seoul would make a decision on weapons support for Ukraine based on how a new military pact between Moscow and Pyongyang plays out
 "S Korean prez to discuss Pyongyang's 'distinct threat' to Europe at Nato")
Nato summit hosted by Prez Biden to show strong support for Ukraine
Nato summit will be the first to include Sweden as a member of the alliance, Sweden officially joined the alliance in March
 "Nato summit hosted by Prez Biden to show strong support for Ukraine")
Nato to issue first defence industrial pledge, urges arms production boost
Although there is a Nato standard for artillery ammunition, its implementation is voluntary
 "Nato to issue first defence industrial pledge, urges arms production boost")
Geopolitics remains by far the biggest risk to markets, says Chris Wood
Back home, the midcap segment, Wood said, remains vulnerable to a correction. He believes there will also be a temptation for investors to tilt the portfolio more towards consumption plays
 "Geopolitics remains by far the biggest risk to markets, says Chris Wood")
Nato selects Dutch PM Mark Rutte as new boss amid ongoing Ukraine war
Rutte's appointment became a formality after his only rival for the post, Romanian President Klaus Iohannis, announced last week that he had quit the race
 "Nato selects Dutch PM Mark Rutte as new boss amid ongoing Ukraine war")
Leader of Nato member Poland visits China, hopes to talk Ukraine with Xi
Some trade agreements are to be signed during the visit
 "Leader of Nato member Poland visits China, hopes to talk Ukraine with Xi")
