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US, Germany, UK, France see 'immediate necessity' to end Gaza war
U.S. President Joe Biden and the leaders of Germany, France and Britain pledged Friday to keep up support for Ukraine and condemned "Russia's continued war of aggression".
After meeting in Berlin, the four leaders in a joint statement "reiterated their resolve to continue supporting Ukraine in its efforts to secure a just and lasting peace".
A mutually significant agreement
The Greek-Ukraine security cooperation agreement that Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed Thursday is part of a matrix of bilateral agreements aimed at supporting Ukraine while NATO puts off the country's accession to the alliance. Greece is the 21st European Union member to sign such an agreement with Ukraine, in the framework of EU and NATO decisions.
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Scholz Warns NATO Against Involvement in Ukraine Conflict
NATO must avoid becoming directly involved in Russia's war in Ukraine, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz cautioned during his meeting with US President Joe Biden in Berlin. Scholz expressed gratitude to the US for its continued support of Kyiv.
US Confirms Ukraine's Path to NATO Membership
US Permanent Representative to NATO, Julianne Smith, affirmed that Ukraine's future membership in the alliance remains secure, stating that not a single NATO leader challenged this commitment during the pact's July meeting.
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Stoltenberg: Europe not secure without Türkiye
Outgoing NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg has said that both sides of the Atlantic need each other in the face of growing challenges, noting that there is no secure Europe without Türkiye, Norway, the U.K. and U.S.
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NATO Chief Says Long-Range Missile Use Against Russia Up to Individual Alliance Members
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg stated that individual alliance members should decide whether Ukraine can use long-range missiles to target Russian territory. This issue has been under discussion since Ukraine requested permission to utilize Western missiles for strikes inside Russia. Stoltenberg welcomed the ongoing talks, though no resolution has been reached.
Biden, Starmer put off Ukraine missiles decision
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and U.S. President Joe Biden on Friday delayed a decision to let Ukraine fire long-range Western-supplied missiles into Russia, a plan that sparked dire threats from Moscow of a war with NATO.
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US, UK top diplomats in Ukraine to discuss long-range weapons
The U.S. and British top diplomats began a visit Wednesday to Ukraine, where they will discuss further easing rules on firing Western weapons into Russia, whose alleged acquisition of Iranian missiles has raised new fears.
NATO leaders vow to stand by Ukraine as doubts hang over Biden
NATO leaders pose for an official photo at the NATO summit in Washington, Wednesday, July 10, 2024. Front row from left, Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada, Dimitar Glavchev, Prime Minister of Bulgaria, Alexander De Croo, Prime Minister of Belgium, Edi Rama, Prime Minister of Albania, U.S.
PM Mitsotakis reiterates support for Ukraine at Washington NATO summit
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis reiterated NATO's support for Ukraine in his first comment upon arrival at the NATO summit in Washington on Wednesday
"We celebrate the creation of the most resilient alliance in the world," said Mitsotakis, adding that the meeting takes place at a time of great challenges.
"We will continue to support Ukraine," he emphasized.