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UK troops train Ukrainian soldiers in disabling landmines UK troops have been teaching Ukrainian soldiers how to disable landmines, munitions and other explosive devices. The HALO Trust, a non-governmental organisation that works to clear landmines left behind by conflicts, estimates that up to two million landmines may have been laid in Ukraine since Russia’s full-scale invasion in February 2022, claiming the lives of many Ukrainian Armed Forces personnel and civilians.  The explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) training is part of Operation Interflex, a UK-led operation to train Ukrainian Armed Forces since July 2022. Other NATO Allies and partner countries providing trainers for Operation Interflex include Australia, Canada,​ Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Lithuania, ​the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, ​Romania​ and Sweden. Personnel from Kosovo security organisations also participate in Operation Interflex. Click here to download the b-roll. Footage includes shots of Ukrainian Armed Forces personnel being briefed by instructors before taking part in a practical exercise plus soundbites from a British Army trainer and Ukrainian trainees.

22 November 2024 Update NATO marks 1,000 days of Russia’s war against Ukraine On 19 November 2024, Secretary General Mark Rutte marked the 1,000th day of Russia’s full-scale war against Ukraine in a video message to the people of Ukraine. “This war must end. Our support for Ukraine will not,” he affirmed, adding that “there can be no peace in Europe without peace for Ukraine”. READ MORE NATO Secretary General appoints Radmila Shekerinska as next Deputy Secretary General NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has appointed Radmila Shekerinska from North Macedonia as the next Deputy Secretary General. Read more NATO Secretary General and the Prime Minister of Romania discuss Black Sea security On 18 November 2024, Secretary General Mark Rutte met with Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu at NATO headquarters to discuss security in the Black Sea region. Read more Doorstep statement by NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte ahead of the EU Foreign Affairs Council in Defence format Good morning. It's good to be back here in this building and to meet with the Defence Ministers today. And there will be a lot to talk about, of course. Read the full transcript Call for applications: become part of the NATO Youth Advisory Board Are you a young, dynamic leader passionate about making a difference in your community? Are you ready to help shape NATO's engagement with youth? Apply to become part of the NATO Youth Advisory Board and help drive impactful change. This is your chance to voice your ideas, contribute to meaningful initiatives and be at the forefront of NATO’s youth outreach strategy. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to inspire and lead. Read more National logistics directors address lessons learned from NATO’s largest exercise in decades Following Exercise Steadfast Defender 2024, which took place earlier this year, the Logistics Committee met at NATO Headquarters on 20 and 21 November 2024, to discuss how to improve mobility corridors, digitalisation, innovation, multi-national maintenance, interoperability with partners, and delivery in a contested environment. These elements are important in ensuring an efficient and effective deterrence and defence. Read more NATO helps to boost scientific cooperation on the security implications of climate change in the southern neighbourhood Experts on climate change from 16 countries - including NATO members and partners - as well as from NATO, the European Union and the African Union gathered in Rome (Italy), from 19 to 21 November 2024, to examine some of the most pressing climate-related challenges facing Europe and the Mediterranean. In the face of extreme weather events, rising sea levels and drought, the security implications across the Alliance’s southern neighbourhood are significant. Read more NATO COMEDS 62nd Plenary Meeting: strengthening medical support for collective defence From 19 to 21 November 2024, the NATO Committee of the Chiefs of Military Medical Services (COMEDS) held its 62nd Plenary Meeting at NATO Headquarters in Brussels. This critical gathering brought together representatives from Allied and partner nations, as well as COMEDS Observer Organisations, to advance NATO’s medical support initiatives. Read more International Military Staff host bi-annual meeting with partners On 20 November 2024, the Cooperative Security Division of the NATO International Military Staff (IMS) hosted the bi-annual meeting with partners. Participants from 26 NATO partner countries and the European Union Military Staff discussed the importance of resilience, opportunities for NATO collaboration with partners in science and technology, and opportunities for increased coordination between NATO and partners. Read more 1,000 days of full-scale war against Ukraine On 24 February 2022, Russia launched its brutal full-scale invasion of Ukraine. 19 November 2024 marks 1,000 days since the Ukrainian people began to fear for their lives and for the lives of their loved ones. Since they began to fight for their freedom and democracy, and since they had to suffer attacks, terror and the threatening footsteps of the invader on their homeland. Watch Videos THIS WEEK IN PICTURES Press Release 22 November 2024

NATO Secretary General to visit Greece On Tuesday, 26 November 2024, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte will travel to Athens, Greece. Mr Rutte will meet with the Prime Minister, Mr Kyriakos Mitsotakis, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Giorgos Gerapetritis, and the Minister of Defence, Mr Nikolaos Dendias. Media advisory 11:15 (CET)  Joint press statements by the Secretary General and the Prime Minister of Greece. Media coverage The Secretary General’s press statements with the Prime Minister will be streamed live on the NATO website, and broadcast live on EBU News Exchange. A transcript of the Secretary General’s remarks, as well as photographs, will be available on the NATO website. Video can be downloaded from the NATO Multimedia Portal after the event.   For more information: For general queries: contact the NATO Press Office

Press Release 22 November 2024

NATO Secretary General to visit Türkiye On Monday, 25 November 2024, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte will travel to Ankara, Türkiye. Mr Rutte will meet with the President, Mr Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Hakan Fidan, and the Minister of Defence, Mr Yaşar Güler. The Secretary General will engage with representatives from the Turkish defence industry and visit the facilities of the Turkish Airspace Industries (TUSAŞ). He will also lay a wreath at Anıtkabir, Atatürk’s Mausoleum. There will be no media opportunity. Photographs, will be available on the NATO website.   For more information: For general queries: contact the NATO Press Office