Jens Stoltenberg

NATO demands Russia withdraw forces, equipment from Ukraine

NATO head Jens Stoltenberg said the US-led alliance will continue to stand by the government in Kiev.

Jun 15, 2016, 14:40 PM IST

US missile shield in Romania goes live to Russian fury

Relations between NATO and Moscow have sharply deteriorated since Russia annexed Crimea from Ukraine in March 2014, sparking fears among other eastern European countries that they too could be the targets of Russian aggression.

May 13, 2016, 03:06 AM IST

NATO chief says Russia maintains `considerable military presence` in Syria

A month ago Russian President Vladimir Putin surprised the West by ordering the "main part" of his forces to pull out.

Apr 21, 2016, 15:19 PM IST

NATO is critical to security of United States: Barack Obama

Stoltenberg said NATO is as "important as ever".

Apr 05, 2016, 07:48 AM IST

NATO says Russian air strikes `undermining` Syria peace efforts

Syrian peace talks in Geneva earlier this week broke up acrimoniously as long-time President Bashar al-Assad launched a fresh offensive against rebel forces in Aleppo.

Feb 05, 2016, 14:29 PM IST

NATO cannot limit missile defences to please Russia, says U.S.

NATO allies cannot agree to Russian demands to limit their missile defences because of the threat posed by North Korea, a senior U.S. State Department official said on Tuesday.

Jan 13, 2016, 01:46 AM IST

NATO head urges 'calm, de-escalation' after Russian plane downed

NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg said on Tuesday that the military alliance stands by key ally Turkey after it shot down a Russia fighter jet on the Syrian border but urged both sides to try to calm the crisis.

Nov 25, 2015, 11:03 AM IST

Turkey downs Russian jet it says violated its territory

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg called on all parties to be prudent and to contribute to reducing tensions.

Nov 25, 2015, 03:03 AM IST

NATO head urges calm, de-escalation after Russian plane downed

Russia insisted its aircraft was in Syrian airspace.

Nov 25, 2015, 02:08 AM IST

Russia still arming Ukraine rebels despite truce: NATO chief

Russia is still sending weapons to separatist rebels battling the Ukrainian government despite a fresh truce in the war-torn east of the country, NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg said Monday.

Sep 22, 2015, 03:25 AM IST