Ukraine making major gains, but we should not underestimate Russia, NATO chief warns

Ukraine is making major gains in its counteroffensive, but Western allies should not underestimate Russia, NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg warned on Thursday.

US and NATO are directly involved in Ukrainian conflict — Lavrov

The United States and NATO are directly involved in the conflict in Ukraine by supplying weapons and training military personnel, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov told a press conference on European security issues on Thursday.

Ukraine Should Focus On Preserving Sovereignty Instead Of Joining NATO - Stoltenberg

 NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said on Wednesday that Ukraine should now focus on maintaining its sovereignty and not on joining NATO.

Make weapons so Ukraine wins the war, FM Kuleba tells NATO members

In an interview with Politico, Ukrainian foreign minister Dmytro Kuleba said NATO countries must boost the production of weapons to support Kyiv, or risk Russia winning the war.

NATO says Russia using winter as a weapon in Ukraine war

Ukraine has prepared for more Russian attacks against energy and other critical infrastructure on Monday in what appears to be a weekly pattern, and warned of possible evacuations from the capital.

NATO Secretary General Admits Support for Ukraine Is Costly for Europeans

Western countries' military and financial support for Kiev ends up costing their societies dearly, but this support is necessary, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said.

Majority Of NATO Countries No Longer Able To Arm Ukraine

Twenty of NATO's 30 members have exhausted their potential in terms of weapon supplies to Ukraine, The New York Times reports citing sources in the alliance.

UK Defense Minister Says Ukraine Must Press Ahead With Offensive Through Winter Months

UK Defense Secretary Ben Wallace has urged Ukraine to "keep up the momentum" and continue its offensive against the Russian forces through the winter months.

NATO Reaction To Explosion In Poland Shows Member States Can Act With Impunity

 NATO's reaction to the explosion on Polish territory near the border with Ukraine shows that member states can act with impunity, Washington-based Eurasia Center Executive Vice President Earl Rasmussen told Sputnik.

2 killed in explosions in eastern Poland, Russia has launched no strikes at the area near the Ukraine-Poland border

Polish government confirmed on Tuesday night that two Polish citizens were killed in explosions in the Polish city of Hrubieszow near the Poland-Ukraine border, amid media reports over missiles hit there in the afternoon.

NATO Trained Tens Of Thousands Of Ukrainian Troops Prior To EU Mission - Stoltenberg

The EU assistance mission to train the Ukrainian military is an important effort, but NATO has already trained "tens of thousands" of soldiers prior to this, which has allegedly helped Kiev to counter Russia, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said on Tuesday.

EU, NATO Already For Long Time Participating In Hybrid War In Ukraine - Lavrov

 The West continues to supply Ukraine with weapons and supports it with militarily means even thought European leaders talk about the need to reach a peaceful settlement, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Tuesday.

Western experts command NATO artillery troops in Ukraine — People’s Militia

The Ukrainian military is not yet able to operate sophisticated NATO weaponry themselves, that is why Western experts act as troop commanders, Lieutenant Colonel of the People's Militia and the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR) lawmaker Andrey Bayevsky told TASS.

Iran plans to supply Russia with arms ‘unacceptable’: NATO chief

Iran's plans to supply Russia with weapons including drones and ballistic missiles in its war against Ukraine are “unacceptable”, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said on Thursday.

Finland To Allow For Deployment Of NATO Nuclear Weapons On Its Territory

 Finland's draft legislation on the country's accession to NATO, which is almost prepared, does not contain any restrictions on establishment of military bases and deployment of nuclear weapons on the its territory, the Iltalehti newspaper reported on Wednesday, citing sources.

NATO holds annual nuclear deterrence training exercise in Europe

Dozens of aircraft of NATO countries took part in the military alliance's annual "Steadfast Noon" nuclear deterrence training exercise in northwestern Europe.

Weapons supplies to Ukraine bring NATO closer to direct clash with Russia — MFA - TASS

The flow of NATO weapons to Ukraine and military support for Kiev bring the alliance closer to a dangerous line of a direct military clash with Russia, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova told a news briefing on Thursday.

NATO is already a “de facto” part of the conflict, but this will not influence Russia’s goals: Peskov

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov says Russia is sticking to its military goals in Ukraine despite Western support for the country.

Stoltenberg’s statement confirms NATO fights on Ukraine’s side

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg’s statement Russia’s victory in Ukraine would be tantamount to NATO’s defeat in fact confirmed that the alliance is fighting on Ukraine’s side, Russian presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov told the media.

Supply of new MLRS to Kiev to speed up escalation towards world war — Medvedev

The deputy chairman of Russia’s Security Council, Dmitry Medvedev, has described the possibility of supplies of long-range multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS) to Kiev as the fastest way of escalating the conflict towards the level of a world war.