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NATO members have tentative agreement to extend Stoltenberg’s tenure
NATO members have reached a tentative agreement to ask Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg to remain head of the alliance for another year.
Romanian leader tells Biden more NATO troops needed in east
The Polish and Romanian leaders hailed Biden's appearance as a sign of U.S. support for their security.
Biden to join NATO leaders at June 14 summit in Brussels
The meeting at NATO headquarters in Brussels will be a face-to-face opportunity for Biden to rebuild relations with leaders from Europe and Canada that became strained under former President Donald Trump.
Earlier withdrawal for international troops from Afghanistan under consideration
Discussions are underway among military planners with the NATO-led Resolute Support Mission in Kabul for a possible withdrawal of international troops from Afghanistan as early as July 4, Germany's Defense Ministry said Wednesday.
US commander warns NATO is ready to respond to aggression
Amid Russia’s massive troop buildup along the border with Ukraine, the top U.S. commander in Europe is warning that NATO is prepared to respond to aggression.
By Joe Gould
2 US Navy ships to sail Black Sea amid Russian troop buildup near Ukraine
Amid the recent tensions, the United States notified Turkey that two U.S. warships would sail to the Black Sea on April 14 and April 15 and stay there until May 4 and May 5.
Pentagon chief on inaugural tour of Europe to shore up defense ties
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Monday began an inaugural tour of Europe to shore up partnerships that are a cornerstone of the post-World War II order.
By Robert Burns, The Associated Press
US, Europe, NATO close ranks to counter ‘aggressive’ China
Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Wednesday that he wants to work with the U.S.'s partners on “how to advance our shared economic interests and to counter some of China’s aggressive and coercive actions."
NATO boosts Iraq mission with thousands of personnel
Unlike the U.S.-led coalition in Iraq, NATO’s training effort does not involve combat operations.
Biden proposing 5-year extension of nuke treaty with Russia, says US official
The treaty is set to expire Feb. 5 and is the last remaining agreement constraining U.S. and Russian nuclear weapons.
By Robert Burns, The Associated Press