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Mark Rutte takes over as new NATO chief, dismisses Trump concerns

NATO's new chief Mark Rutte took over the leadership of the military alliance from outgoing NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg at a ceremony in Brussels on Tuesday. In his acceptance speech, Rutte downplayed fears over the impact of a potential Donald Trump victory in upcoming US president election and pledged to…

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NATO Prepares For Leadership Change Amid Global Challenges

Jens Stoltenberg steps down as NATO Secretary-General, Mark Rutte takes over amidst ongoing crises and geopolitical challenges.

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Rutte Takes Reins At NATO As US Vote Looms

Former Dutch prime minister Mark Rutte takes over as NATO's secretary general on Tuesday as the Western military alliance reaches a critical juncture weeks from a momentous US election.

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Ukraine war briefing: Fight hard through autumn, Zelenskyy urges forces

Mark Rutte to take Nato reins from Jens Stoltenberg; ‘I don’t really buy it’ says former Trump adviser of boasts about ending war. What we know on day 951

The Guardian - AU

Mark Rutte takes charge of Nato at a perilous moment for Ukraine

But insiders say ‘Trump whisperer’’s years of coalition-building in Netherlands should stand him in good stead

The Guardian - UK

NATO Gets A New Chief -- But Don't Expect A Revolution

Incoming NATO chief Mark Rutte brings new leadership this week to one of the world's most powerful-sounding roles -- helming the nuclear-armed Atlantic alliance.

International Business Times

Departing NATO Chief Warns US Against 'Isolationism'

Outgoing NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg will caution the United States and Europe against "isolationism" in his parting speech on Thursday, as Donald Trump vies to return to the White House.

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Ukraine ‘drone attack hits major Russian arms depot’ sparking huge fire and evacuations in Tver region

‘Powerful’ explosion picked up by earthquake monitoring systems causes fires to burn across four miles in Russian region close to Belarus border, source says

The Independent UK

Jamie Dimon says an ‘evil axis’ of countries will be the top economic and political concern for the next 100 years

"It takes really strong American leadership and Western world leadership to do something about it. That's my number one concern that dwarfs any other one, and dwarfs any other one I've had since I've been working."

Fortune

Hundreds released in Russia-Ukraine prisoner swap deal – as it happened

Each side released 103 people, Russia’s defence ministry is reported as saying

The Guardian - UK

NATO Chief Calls Afghanistan Mission A Catastrophe

NATO's Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg deems Afghanistan mission a catastrophe as Taliban regains power despite extensive efforts and investment.

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Ukraine war briefing: Putin dismisses Kursk incursion and says eastern Donbas region is main war aim

President claims Kursk move helped Russian military make gains in Donbas; Institute for the Study of War says wider impacts of Kursk operation not yet clear. What we know on day 926

The Guardian - AU

Poland has duty to shoot down Russian missiles over Ukraine, minister says – despite risk of dragging Nato into war

Ukraine has been pushing for allies to be more involved in its defence, including giving Kyiv permission to use Western-supplied missiles to strike deep inside Russia

The Independent UK

Russian strike kills two and injures 10 more in Ukraine's Kharkiv region, governor says

A Russian guided bomb attack on Saturday killed two people and injured 10 more including children in a village in Ukraine’s Kharkiv region, the governor said. Governor Oleh Synehubov said the Russian strike hit the village of Cherkaska Lozova, damaging a residential building. A Russian attack on the city of…

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Trump Criticizes NATO's 2% Defense Spending Target As Too Low

Former President Trump criticizes NATO's 2% defense spending target, sparking debate on collective security and resource allocation within the alliance.

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Ukraine recap: the bleak prospect of a Trump-Vance White House

Ukraine will no longer exist by 2034, or so says former Russian president and Kremlin attack dog, Dmitry Medvedev. Medvedev didn’t say so in as many words. But, reflecting recently on the outgoing Nato leader Jens Stoltenberg’s dream of Ukraine joining within ten years, he said none of the current…

The Guardian - UK

Stoltenberg assures EU that Nato would survive second Trump presidency

Secretary general says politicians should build a relationship with the Republican like they did in 2016

International Business Times

'Extremely Important' US Keeps Backing Ukraine: NATO Chief

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg on Thursday said it was "extremely important" that the United States maintains its backing for Ukraine, after former president Donald Trump chose a sceptic of aiding Kyiv as his election running mate.

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Poland Considers Intercepting Russian Missiles In Self-Defense

Poland and Ukraine consider intercepting Russian missiles, facing challenges and seeking NATO approval.

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International Leaders Condemn Attempted Assassination Of Former President Trump

Global leaders express shock and condemnation following the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump, highlighting the importance of reject...

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Hungary's Orban visits Trump at Mar-a-Lago following NATO summit

Viktor Orban travelled from the NATO summit in Washington Thursday night to meet with Donald Trump at his Florida compound Mar-a-Lago, just weeks after the Hungarian prime minister met with Russia's Vladimir Putin. His visit is the latest in a number of meetings between the two men.

The Guardian - AU

Ukraine war briefing: Ship carrying ‘looted’ grain seized, Zaluzhnyi starts work as ambassador to UK

Azerbaijani captain was accused of violating rules on entering occupied territory and picking up agricultural products; Ukraine’s former armed forces chief begins work as ambassador to Britain. What we know on day 870

Al Jazeera

Key takeaways from Biden’s NATO news conference: gaffes and defiance

The briefing was a chance for the president to project strength amid calls for him to drop out of the presidential race.

The Independent UK

Faced with threats from Russia and its Asian supporters, NATO and Indo-Pacific partners get closer

Four Indo-Pacific countries attending the NATO summit have issued a joint statement to “strongly condemn the illicit military cooperation” between Russia and North Korea

International Business Times

At NATO Summit, Allies Delicately Lend Biden A Hand

President Joe Biden may be struggling to convince many Americans that he remains fit for office but he is enjoying votes of confidence, however delicately, from fellow Western leaders.

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