NATO Membership

Russia has no plan to hit NATO but will respond to any attack

TEHRAN, Nov. 15 (MNA) – Spokesperson for Russia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs says Moscow has no intention to strike North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)'s member states, but is prepared to answer any aggression from alliance countries.

NATO state issues warning over ramping up defense spending

TEHRAN, Jul. 07 (MNA) – EU nations risk “increased debt levels and unsustainable finances” if they raise defense spending too quickly, Danish Economy Minister Stephanie Lose warned.

Ukrainian forces are "gradually gaining ground": NATO chief

TEHRAN, Sep. 28 (MNA) – NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, on an unannounced visit to Kyiv, said on Thursday that Ukrainian forces were "gradually gaining ground" in their counteroffensive against Russian forces.

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NATO cannot decide on Ukraine membership in middle of war

TEHRAN, Jun. 13 (MNA) – Nato secretary general, Jens Stoltenberg has said that it is not possible to give precise dates for Ukraine membership in the midst of a war,

NATO allies agree on Ukraine's membership: NATO chief

TEHRAN, Apr. 21 (MNA) – The Secretary General of NATO said that all NATO allies have agreed that Ukraine will become a member.