NATO update

NATO naval forces protecting critical underwater infrastructure Undersea infrastructure, including data cables, electricity connectors and pipelines, is vital for our societies. During exercise Freezing Winds, NATO Allies exercised off the coast of Finland to enhance the surveillance and protection of critical underwater infrastructure. Standing NATO Mine Countermeasures Group One (SNMCMG1) trained in using uncrewed underwater vehicles (UUV) to survey the seabed and identify simulated threats to CUI. Click here to download the b-roll. Footage includes shots of the Finnish Navy preparing for the deployment of dummy sea mines, the deployment of UUVs and soundbites from Commander Beata Krol, Standing NATO Mine Countermeasures Group One, Commander Thomas Rasmussen, Standing NATO Maritime Group One and a Mine Warfare Officer from the Finnish Navy.

NATO Foreign Ministers chart way forward in addressing Russian sabotage NATO Foreign Ministers wrapped up two days of meetings in Brussels on Wednesday (December 4) addressing Russia’s escalating campaign of hostile actions in NATO countries. During the two-day meeting NATO Allies also met with His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan to discuss the situation in the Middle East and the importance of NATO cooperating even more closely with its partners in the region. NATO Ministers also met with Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha, and with Kaja Kallas, the new EU High Representative, in the NATO-Ukraine Council. They discussed Ukraine’s most urgent needs, as well as what more Allies can do to provide critical ammunition and air defences. Click here to download the press conference by NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte. The transcript is available here. All video content from the meeting of NATO Ministers of Foreign Affairs is available here. The programme of the meeting, with links to photos and transcripts is available here. Meeting of NATO Ministers of Foreign Affairs: Pre-ministerial press conference by NATO Secretary General NATO Ministers of Foreign Affairs are meeting at NATO Headquarters in Brussels on Tuesday and Wednesday (3-4 December 2024). Ministers will discuss the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and its impact on Euro-Atlantic security, as well as support to Ukraine. Click here to download the pre-ministerial press conference by NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte. The transcript is available here. All video content from the meeting of NATO Ministers of Foreign Affairs will be available here. The programme of the meeting is available here.

How NATO can advance the Disability, Peace and Security agenda J. E. Lord, G. Quinn, M. Ashley Stein, P. Shah The United Nations International Day of Persons with Disabilities is celebrated every year on December 3rd. This year, the international community is also celebrating the 75th anniversary of the adoption of the Geneva Conventions of 1949. READ/LISTEN MORE

 

6 December 2024 Update NATO Foreign Ministers chart way forward in addressing Russian sabotage NATO Foreign Ministers wrapped up two days of meetings in Brussels on 4 December 2024 addressing Russia’s escalating campaign of hostile actions in NATO countries. READ MORE NATO Secretary General discusses security in the Western Balkans with the President of Montenegro On 4 December 2024, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte met with President of Montenegro Jakov Milatović at NATO Headquarters in Brussels. The Secretary General thanked Montenegro for promoting peace, stability and security in the Western Balkans and its contributions to NATO missions and operations. Read more NATO Foreign Ministers discuss situation in Ukraine and the Middle East Meeting in Brussels on 3 December 2024, NATO Foreign Ministers welcomed His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan for a discussion on NATO’s southern neighbourhood and how best to work together to address common challenges to security. Read more Netherlands moves fifth-generation fighters to NATO Air Policing mission in Estonia A Royal Netherlands Air Force F-35 detachment deployed to Ämari Air Base in Estonia. The fifth-generation jets are the first NATO jets to launch from the airfield after completion of major runway renovation works. (Story courtesy of Allied Air Command) Read more Canada transfers command of Standing NATO Maritime Group Two to Türkiye Royal Canadian Navy Commodore Matthew Coates handed over command of Standing NATO Maritime Group Two (SNMG2) to Rear Admiral (LH) H. İlker Avcı of the Turkish Navy on 3 December 2024 during a ceremony at Aksaz Naval Base. (Story courtesy of Allied Maritime Command) Read more NATO Through Time podcast – NATO’s newest members with former President of Finland Sauli Niinistö The NATO Through Time podcast dives deep into NATO’s history, reflecting on how the past influences the present – and future – of the longest-lasting alliance in history. This episode features former President of Finland Sauli Niinistö, who discusses his country’s journey (alongside Sweden) from NATO partner to member. Read more Celebrating the bravery of Ukraine’s Armed Forces Since the beginning of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine on 24 February 2022, Ukrainian soldiers have demonstrated their courage, skill and determination to defend their country. Watch Video Disability, Peace and Security agenda J. E. Lord, G. Quinn, M. Ashley Stein, P. Shah SUBSCRIBE

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NATO Secretary General meets the President of Montenegro

On Wednesday, 4 December 2024, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte will meet with the President of Montenegro, Mr Jakov Milatović, at NATO Headquarters, in Brussels. Media advisory 15:00 (CET) Remarks by the Secretary General and the President of Montenegro Media coverage Media representatives with annual accreditation to NATO can attend the press conference in person.   Media representatives without annual accreditation, who have registered for the Meeting of NATO Ministers of Foreign Affairs and who have received confirmation of their successful accreditation, can also cover the remarks. Media accreditation for the Ministerial meeting is closed. The media wishing to cover the event should be in front of the Press Shop in NATO HQ at 14:30.   The press statements will be streamed live on the NATO website and on X @NATOPress. A transcript of the Secretary General’s remarks, as well as photographs, will be on the NATO website.   The video can be downloaded from the NATO Multimedia Portal after the event. For more information: Contact the NATO Press Office