NATO Calls on Russia to Be Transparent with Military Exercises at Shared Border - Tasnim News Agency

(Tasnim) – NATO’s secretary general called on Russia to be open about its "Zapad-2021" military exercises and the troop numbers involved as alarm grows in Poland, the Baltics and Ukraine about Moscow's intentions.

NATO ready to strike terrorist groups in Afghanistan from distance if needed - TASS

NATO does not rule out strikes against international terrorist groups from distance if they try to establish themselves in Afghanistan, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg told a news conference after a meeting of the North Atlantic Council on Afghanistan on Tuesday.

Former Nato chief says UK must bolster terror defences after Afghan failure - BBC News

The UK must build its defences against an increased threat of terrorism due to the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan, a former Nato chief has said.

DM Admits UK Planned for NATO-Led Force of ‘Like-Minded’ Allies to Remain in Afghanistan After US Troop Pullout - FARS

(FNA)- Slamming the US-Taliban peace deal as “rotten” and “flawed”, UK Defense Minister Ben Wallace revealed that Britain tried to form a military coalition of “like-minded” allies to support Afghan forces after American troops left.

First group of Afghan interpreters evacuated to the US: Reports | Al Jazeera

The first group of Afghan interpreters and other workers, who worked with American troops and diplomats during the 20 years the United States was in the country, have been evacuated from Afghanistan and are due to arrive in the US at any moment, according to multiple news reports.

Russia Says Taliban Seized Almost Full Control of Tajik Border - Tasnim News Agency

 (Tasnim) – Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko said on Thursday that the Taliban had seized almost full control of the Tajik border.

US Orders Amphibious Assault Ship into Black Sea After Moscow Warns Tensions Escalating Dangerously in Waters Off Coast of Russia - FARS

(FNA)- American sailors at the helm of a naval landing vessel have charted course for the Black Sea to take part in wargames alongside other NATO forces, the US Sixth Fleet has announced on Thursday, amid fears of conflict in the region.

Российские Су-24 прервали пресс-конференцию лидеров Испании и Литвы

 

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Afghanistan: All foreign troops must leave by deadline - Taliban - BBC News

Any foreign troops left in Afghanistan after Nato's September withdrawal deadline will be at risk as occupiers, the Taliban has told the BBC.

Britain Makes Deal to Supply Warships, Build Naval Bases for Ukraine as NATO Prepares to Conduct Black Sea War Games with Kiev - FARS

 (FNA)- Ukraine announced that it will be expanding its already extensive naval cooperation with Britain, with the two countries signing a joint memorandum which will see the UK design and construct ships and bases for Kiev.

Putin: US Organized State Coup in Ukraine in 2014 - FARS

(FNA)- The state coup in Ukraine in 2014 that split the country and prompted Crimea’s withdrawal was organized by the United States and only tentatively supported by European states, Russian President Vladimir Putin stated in an article, Being Open, Despite the Past, published on the Kremlin’s website and in the German weekly newspaper Die Zeit on Tuesday.

France's Macron urges European sovereignty ahead of G7, NATO summits - China.org.cn

The European Union needs to build the framework of its strategic autonomy on economic, industrial and technological issues as well as military values, said French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday.

NATO's secretary-general says China doesn't 'share our values' - The Jerusalem post

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said leaders of the Chinese government "don't share our values," after emerging from a meeting with US President Joe Biden on Monday.

Russia: Domestic Terrorism in US Added to NATO Problems

(FNA)- Moscow announced that domestic terrorism in the United States has been added to the problems that have not been resolved by NATO for decades.

Afghan retreat: US starts withdrawing from its longest war | Al Jazeera

The United States formally began withdrawing its last troops from Afghanistan on Saturday, bringing its longest war nearer to an end but also heralding an uncertain future for a country in the tightening grip of an emboldened Taliban.

'Exit NATO!': Turks Protest US Troops at Incirlik Base Amid Armenian Genocide Row - FARS

(FNA)- Demonstrators gathered outside Incirlik Air Base in Turkey, where an American contingent is housed, to demand the authorities close the military facility and expel the troops in response to Washington's decision to recognize the Armenian genocide last weekend.

Prague wants EU, NATO allies to expel Russian intelligence officers - interior minister - World - TASS

Prague would welcome the expulsion of Russian intelligence officers by the allies in the EU and NATO, the Czech Republic’s First Deputy Prime Minister, Interior Minister and also Acting Foreign Minister Jan Hamacek said.

NATO Urges Russia to Allow Access to Ukrainian Ports on Sea of ​​Azov - FARS

(FNA)- NATO is concerned about Russia's plans to restrict access to a number of areas of the Black Sea, calls for free access to Ukrainian ports on the Sea of ​​Azov, as well as freedom of navigation, NATO Spokesperson Oana Lungescu stated on Friday.

Russian troops on Ukraine border ‘ready to defend country’ in event of war says Defense Minister Shoigu, warning of NATO buildup — RT

 Two detachments of the Russian Army, along with three airborne units, are ready to act in the event tensions with the West escalate into full-blown fighting, Moscow announced on Tuesday following a surprise inspection of troops.

Russia urges Ukraine, NATO to stop military preparations amid Donbas tensions - Global Times

The Russian Foreign Ministry on Wednesday called on Kiev and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) to stop military preparations and other actions that could escalate tensions in eastern Ukraine.