Former Dutch prime minister Mark Rutte on Tuesday (Oct 1) took over as the new chief of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). Rutte took over from Jens Stoltenberg as NATO secretary-general. "I'm determined to prepare NATO for the challenges of the future," Rutte said. His appointment as the new NATO boss came as Russia pressed on with the war and there was uncertainty over future Western support for Ukraine and growing calls for a resolution to the conflict. Gravitas tells you more!

GRAVITAS: Can Rutte Restore Peace Between Russia And The West?

The G7 is looking to sign a $50 billion loan for Ukraine by the end of this month. This comes just a week after Ukrainian President Zelensky's visit to the US in a bid to raise financial and military aid in Ukraine's ongoing conflict with Russia. Watch in for more details!

NATO Should Not Be Threatened By Putin's Nuclear Threats: Stoltenberg

Former Dutch prime minister Mark Rutte on Tuesday (Oct 1) took over as the new chief of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). Rutte took over from Jens Stoltenberg as NATO secretary-general.

Former Dutch PM Mark Rutte takes over as new NATO chief, voices strong support for war-torn Ukraine

NATO countries on Russia's Western borders are getting the Jitters amid the hostilities in Ukraine. Nine countries along this border have also called for a collective response to the violation of their airspace by the Russian drones and missiles targeting Ukraine. Watch in for more details!

Russia-Ukraine war: Bordering nations ask NATO to shoot down drones amid threats

Russian MP issues warning to NATO, says 'More powerful weapons' will be used in retaliation to potential strikes on Russia. Watch to know more.

Russia to NATO: Kremlin vows powerful retaliation for deep strikes

Vladimir Putin threatened to declare war on the West if Ukraine's supporters let it to deploy weapons further into Russia. President Joe Biden dismissed this threat. Although Kyiv has begged for the change, no decision was made right away when Biden and the prime minister of Britain met on Friday.

Russia-Ukraine war: Moscow threatens to melt Kyiv with new weapon

Russian President Vladimir Putin had sent a clear message about the consequences of Western long-range missiles strikes on Russia, the Kremlin said. President Volodymyr Zelensky blasted NATO reluctance to shoot down Russian missiles and drones even when they are "literally heading for Ukraine's neighbours' territory". Moscow warned that the Western military alliance was playing a "dangerous game, which may lead to a direct military confrontation of nuclear powers" by reportedly planning to deploy troops in Ukraine. Watch the latest Russia-Ukraine war updates in this video.

Will the west lift its missile restriction on Kyiv?

The Russian president, Vladimir Putin, has warned that lifting long-range missile restrictions on Ukraine would mean that Nato countries would be at war with Russia. Taking questions from reporters in Moscow, Putin said: 'If this decision is made, it will mean nothing less than the direct participation of Nato countries, the United States, and European countries in the war in Ukraine.' That would mean they were 'fighting Russia', he added.

Putin warns NATO risks 'war' with Russia over long-range missiles

Ukraine reportedly has been given the nod to use Storm Shadow missiles to target military sites and key infrastructure deep inside Russia, which could mark a serious escalation amid the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine.

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Putin's nuclear dilemma: Risks of cornering a nuclear-armed Russia

Nuclear confrontation looms: Is the west forcing Putin's hand?

The weapon that wreaked havoc in conflict zones of Iraq and Libya will now be wielded by Ukraine to target military sites and key infrastructure deep inside Russia.

NATO in line of fire as Ukraine reportedly given nod to use Storm Shadow missiles

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday that the West letting Kyiv use longer-range weapons to strike Russian targets would mean NATO would be "at war" with Russia. Putin spoke as U.S. and U.K. top diplomats discussed easing rules on firing Western weapons into Russia, which Kyiv has been pressing for, more than two and a half years into Moscow's offensive.

Russia-Ukraine war | Putin: Long-range arms for Kyiv would mean war with NATO

A hawkish voice in Moscow is advocating that Russia could launch a limited nuclear strike on a NATO country without triggering all-out nuclear war. He claims that the United States is bluffing that it can guarantee nuclear protection to its allies. Our next story explains all about the alarming threat.

Putin aide Sergei Karaganov says Moscow could hit a NATO country

Is Russian President Putin preparing for nuclear war?

Will Russia use nuclear weapons? Putin's options explained

Will Russia nuke a NATO nation? Putin's options explained

Over 200 American and Swedish Marines have conducted an amphibious landing in Sweden during the first archipelago endeavor. This exercise is the first since Sweden joined NATO. Watch WION to know more.

US & Swedish forces conduct amphibious exercise

Are NATO bases in Europe under threat of an imminent attack? On Thursday, the NATO air base in the German town of Gelsenkirchen raised its security level. In a statement released on social media platform X, the base said that the decision was based on intelligence information indicating a potential threat and that all non-mission essential staff have been sent home. A spokesperson for the base in Gelsenkirchen said that the threat level had been raised to "Charlie", the second highest of four alert states. It is defined as "an incident has occurred" or "intelligence has been received indicating some form of terrorist action against NATO organizations or personnel as highly likely".

NATO Base in Germany Raises Security Level Due to 'Potential Threat'

The NATO (National Atlantic Treaty Organization) airbase near Germany's Geilenkirchen raised its security level due to a potential threat late Thursday (Aug 22).

NATO base near Germany's Geilenkirchen raises security level over 'potential threat'

A NATO air base in Geilenkirchen, Germany, about 622 km west of Berlin, was sealed off on Wednesday (August 14) due to a suspected sabotage incident, according to a spokesperson from the German military’s Territorial Command in Berlin.

Military, NATO bases in Germany sealed off after suspected sabotage

Canada's shoestring defence budget has neglected its submarine fleet for years. Now, it has an ambitious new plan to build more. The question is, can Canada operate and maintain more submarines? Boosting its maritime capabilities to meet the challenges of today, will require more than just new boats and subs. Has the NATO member made plans to sustain submarine operations?

Canada's Bold New Submarine Dream | Can Ottawa Step Up to Meet NATO's Defence Goals?

The war in Ukraine and the looming US presidential election dominated a NATO summit in Washington this month but, away from the public stage, the alliance’s military planners have been focused on assessing the enormous cost of fixing Europe’s creaking defences. Watch in for more details!

NATO finds gaping holes in Europe's defence

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.

'Extremely important' that US keeps backing Ukraine: NATO chief

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