Jens Stoltenberg

EU: West can't keep offering olive branch to Russia

The warning by European Council President Charles Michel comes as last-ditch diplomatic efforts are under way to prevent, what Western powers say, the imminent Russian invasion of Ukraine.

NATO seeks to bolster eastern flank over Russia threat

NATO allies have already rushed to strengthen the alliance's eastern flank with thousands of troops and hardware as fears have soared that Moscow could be about to invade its pro-Western neighbour Ukraine.

NATO thanks President Erdogan for ‘active support’ in Russia-Ukraine row

NATO chief Stoltenberg welcomed President Erdogan's reconciliatory efforts in Russia-Ukraine tensions as the two discussed the Russian military buildup near Ukraine.

Blinken urges diplomatic path on Ukraine in call with Russian minister

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has called for diplomacy to end the Ukraine crisis in a call with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, who earlier cast doubt on talks.

NATO, Russia cite differences on Ukraine crisis as talks end inconclusively

The West defends NATO's "open-door policy" towards potential future members, while Moscow is demanding a cast-iron guarantee that the alliance will not expand further towards its territory.

NATO warns Russia of 'severe costs' of attacking Ukraine ahead of talks

NATO chief Stoltenberg has said there will be severe costs, both economic and political, for Russia if they "once again use military force against Ukraine."

NATO chief Stoltenberg vying for Norway central bank top post

While the job is open from March 1, NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg will first have to serve out his term at NATO, which runs until the end of September 2022.

Do escalating tensions spell the end for the NATO-Russia Council?

The NATO-Russia Council has been an opportunity to keep communication open since the 1990s, but recently both sides expelled their diplomats deepening the rift.

NATO to continue efforts for more Afghan evacuations

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said many Afghans who have cooperated with international forces and could therefore be at risk from the Taliban are still in Afghanistan.

After 20 years in Afghanistan, NATO blames Afghan leaders for Kabul’s fall

Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg blamed Afghanistan’s leadership for the swift collapse of the country’s armed forces but says the alliance must also uncover flaws in its military training effort.

NATO urges 'negotiated settlement' in Afghanistan amid Taliban challenge

NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg describes security situation as "deeply challenging" with most foreign troops already out of the country where insurgents are pushing forward with their sweeping assault.

NATO says China is a threat. But do all its members agree?

NATO leaders define China’s growing influence as a global threat, signaling the Atlantic alliance’s shifting focus to Asia. But not all members of the club appear to be on the same page.