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On Wednesday, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) announced that it would increase its military budget for 2024 by 12%, ...

NATO Secretary General Commends Luxembourg’s Contributions & Support to Ukraine

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NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg held a meeting with Luxembourg's Prime Minister, Luc Frieden, in Brussels on Thursday (7 December ...

Sweden Expects Turkey to Ratify its NATO Accession Soon

November 29, 2023

Sweden's Foreign Minister Tobias Billstrom announced on Wednesday that Turkey has indicated it will approve Sweden's long-awaited NATO membership within ...

Turkey Postpones Vote on Sweden’s NATO Accession

November 17, 2023

Turkey's parliament has decided to postpone a crucial vote on ratifying Sweden's accession to NATO, introducing a fresh obstacle to ...

Turkish MP Hints at Imminent Approval of Sweden’s NATO Bid

November 15, 2023

A well-informed source in the Turkish parliament has indicated that Turkey could ratify Sweden's membership protocol for NATO by the ...

Estonian PM Expresses Desire to Become NATO Chief

November 15, 2023

Estonia's Prime Minister, Kaja Kallas, has expressed her aspiration to become the next Secretary-General of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization ...

NATO Struggling to Sustain Aid to Ukraine

November 14, 2023

David Van Weel, the Assistant Secretary General of NATO, in a recent interview with Japan's "Asahi" newspaper, highlighted the increasing ...

NATO Continues to Support Ukraine

November 10, 2023

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg continues to place his bets on the progress of the Ukrainian armed forces against Russian troops. ...

In a recent statement, Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister, Alexander Grushko, has voiced concerns over the possible involvement of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) in the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, if Washington seeks to "legitimize" its actions, as reported by the German News Agency. Grushko made this remark at the sidelines of the 16th Eurasian Economic Forum in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, which was relayed by Novosti agency on Saturday. Grushko pointed out that currently, NATO doesn't seem keen on taking a forefront position in this issue. However, the scenario might change if the United States feels the need to legitimize its stance or actions in the region, possibly bringing NATO into the fray. According to the Deputy Minister, there exists no communication between Russia and NATO at the moment, including discussions regarding the Middle East conflict. Elaborating further, Grushko stressed that Moscow clearly sees NATO's intent as globalizing the alliance and expanding the scope of the Washington Treaty on the ground. He added that NATO had long formulated plans for interaction with partners in the Middle East, but many forms of such cooperation have been stalled due to contradictions between Israel and the Arab world. Efforts might be made to revive this cooperation and boost the alliance's standing in the region, leveraging already established bases in several countries. Grushko continued, explaining that the primary Western player in the Middle East is the United States, which acts when it deems necessary, without seeking permission from its allies. He cited the war in Iraq as an example, where two NATO countries vehemently opposed the American operations. Yet, whenever Washington needs to legitimize its actions, it tries to gather as many countries as possible to support its cause. The Eurasian Economic Forum gathers business representatives, diplomats, heads of Russian and Italian commercial and public institutions, and key public figures on a single platform. Traditionally organized by the Russian Roscongress Foundation, the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, and the non-profit Italian We Know Eurasia Foundation, the forum serves as a conduit for dialogues and discussions that transcend geographical and political boundaries. This development hints at the fragile equilibrium of international alliances and the ever-complex geopolitical landscape. With the Middle East being a historical hotspot for geopolitical tensions, the potential involvement of NATO, as speculated by Russia, could present a new chapter in the enduring saga of East-West relations.

Russia Concerned over NATO’s Possible Involvement in Middle East Tensions

November 4, 2023

In a recent statement, Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister, Alexander Grushko, has voiced concerns over the possible involvement of the North ...

NATO Secure €2.4 Billion Ammunition Production Contracts

October 9, 2023

NATO member countries have taken a significant step towards bolstering their collective defense capabilities by signing contracts worth €2.4 billion ...

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