Category: Jens Stoltenberg

NATO Chief Stoltenberg to Stay in Office Another Year, Cites ‘More Dangerous World’

The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) member countries confirmed on July 4 that current Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg will remain in office for another year. The announcement came after the alliance failed to settle on a candidate for the leadership position. “Honoured by #NATO Allies’ decision to extend my term as Secretary General until 1 October 2024,” Stoltenberg…


NATO Members Can ‘Individually’ Send Troops to Ukraine, Ex-Alliance Chief Says

Individual NATO members could send troops to Ukraine if the alliance fails to provide Kyiv with security guarantees at an upcoming summit in Vilnius, former NATO Secretary-General Anders Rasmussen said this week. “If NATO cannot agree on a clear path forward for Ukraine, there is a clear possibility that some countries individually might take action,”…


NATO Warns Kosovo Against Taking ‘Destabilizing Steps’ Amid Serbia Tensions

NATO has warned Kosovo against taking “destabilizing steps” after clashes erupted between Kosovan police and ethnic Serbs who tried to block newly-elected Albanian mayors from entering municipal buildings. “Pristina must de-escalate [and] not take unilateral, destabilizing steps,” NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg stated on Twitter on Sunday, referring to the capital city of Kosovo. Stoltenberg said…


NATO to Open First Asia-Pacific Office in Japan: Reports

NATO is reportedly planning to open a liaison office in Tokyo, the first in the Asia-Pacific region, as it moves to deepen ties with Asia-Pacific nations amid increasing concerns over the threat of China’s communist regime. Nikkei Asia reported that the regional office would allow the military alliance to conduct consultations with its key Asia-Pacific…


LIVE NOW: Biden Meets Stoltenberg and Leaders of B9 Countries in Poland

U.S. President Joe Biden meets the leaders of the Bucharest Nine (B9) countries from NATO’s eastern flank and NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg at 8:10 a.m. ET on Feb. 22, while his visit to Poland. The Epoch Times will livestream the event. …


Biden Meets Stoltenberg and Leaders of B9 Countries in Poland

U.S. President Joe Biden meets the leaders of the Bucharest Nine (B9) countries from NATO’s eastern flank and NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg at 8:10 a.m. ET on Feb. 22, while his visit to Poland. The Epoch Times will livestream the event. …


LIVE 5 PM ET: NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg Meets With Senior US Officials

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, and national security adviser Jake Sullivan meet with NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg at 5:00 p.m. ET on Feb. 8 at the Department of State. The Epoch Times will livestream the event. …


LIVE 2:30 PM ET: Defense Secretary Austin Welcomes NATO’s Secretary General to the Pentagon

U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin welcomes NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg to the Pentagon at 2:30 p.m. ET on Feb. 8. The Epoch Times will livestream the event. …


Defense Secretary Austin Welcomes NATO’s Secretary General to the Pentagon

U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin welcomes NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg to the Pentagon at 2:30 p.m. ET on Feb. 8. The Epoch Times will livestream the event. …


NATO Chief Issues Warning of Potential for ‘Major War’ With Russia

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg has warned of a “real possibility” that the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, now in its 10th month, could draw the 30-member alliance into a “major war.” “I fear that the war in Ukraine will get out of control and spread into a major war between NATO and Russia,” Stoltenberg told…