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From Military Side, NATO Ready to Defend Every Inch of Alliance

The supreme allied commander, Europe, and commander of U.S. European Command highlighted NATO’s strategic concept for deterrence and defense of the Euro-Atlantic area during remarks at the NATO summit’s public forum in Washington.

DOD Will Continue to Lead Support of Ukraine Through Contact Group

While NATO plans to implement more coordinated efforts to support Ukraine, the U.S.-led Ukraine Defense Contact Group will continue its own efforts to orchestrate worldwide support to the nation.

NATO Must Build on, Strengthen History of Cooperation, Officials Say

NATO nations have a long history of working together to increase deterrence and enhance interoperability, and they must build on that experience to draw closer, senior leaders said.

Discussions About Ukraine’s Defense Loom Large During NATO Summit

There will be a meeting of the NATO Ukraine Council during a summit marking the 75th anniversary of the NATO alliance, White House National Security Communications Advisor John Kirby said.

Austin Honors NATO Secretary General’s Decade of Distinguished Service Ahead of Summit

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III met with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg at the Pentagon ahead of this week’s summit marking the 75th anniversary of the alliance.  

Russian Attack on Kyiv Hospital Highlights Ukraine’s Needs as NATO Summit Begins

The Russian attack in Ukraine that hit a Kyiv children’s hospital highlights the need to continue to deter Russian President Vladimir Putin and get support to Ukraine, Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder said.

Ukraine’s Bridge to NATO Membership Is a Topic for Summit

President Joe Biden will host leaders of the NATO member nations in Washington this week, as the alliance celebrates its 75th anniversary in the city where the original treaty was signed. 

U.S. Officials Agree NATO’s Worth is Unquestionable

For 75 years, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization has been a force for peace that stared down the Soviet Union, and now stands ready to defend all NATO territory from Russian aggression.