[email protected]: Billions of additional dollars are being spent by NATO countries since my visit last year, at my request, but it isn't nearly enough. U.S. spends too much. Europe's borders are BAD. Pipeline dollars to Russia are not acceptable.

Jens Stoltenberg: I congratulate France and Croatia for reaching the world final. May the best team win. @kolindagk and @EmmanuelMacron

Metropolitan Police: Although it's a disappointing result, we are asking people to act responsibly and avoid any criminal behaviour. Any acts of vandalism such as damage to vehicles will be thoroughly investigated

Präsident Poroschenko: Ich begrüße den Beschluss des NATO-Gipfels in Brüssel über die Stärkung der Partnerschaft mit der Ukraine und unsere unleugbaren Aussichten für die euro-atlantische Integration.

Jedes Mal, wenn Vida den Ball für Kroatien bekommt, bekommt er ohrenbetäubende Buhs aus der russischen Menge hier - für seinen Ruhm in die Ukraine Kommentar

The General Atomics Sky Guardian has just completed 24-hour, 2-minute flight from North Dakota to the RAF Fairford field.

NATO has reaffirmed support of Azerbaijan's territorial integrity, a Brussels Summit Declaration issued by the heads of state and government participating in the meeting of the North Atlantic Council in Brussels July 11-12, 2018.

House passes resolution in support of NATO in unanimous voice vote

Die Polizei: Die Schüsse, die heute in Tscherkassy zu hören waren, waren Teil der Antiterrorübung

Invalidation of Chișinău mayor election results might be rejudged. Năstase found out that one of the judges on the case was over the 65 retirement age.

Meeting of Armenian, Azerbaijani FMs kicks off in Brussels

Präsident Poroschenko: #NATOGipfel

Greek PM Tsipras addresses NATO summit: 'The unprecedented fact that two NATO soldiers have been detained by another NATO country for more than 4 months because they accidentally crossed into its territory, and have not been charged, is an open wound for NATO'

[email protected]: What good is NATO if Germany is paying Russia billions of dollars for gas and energy? Why are there only 5 out of 29 countries that have met their commitment? The U.S. is paying for Europe's protection, then loses billions on Trade. Must pay 2% of GDP IMMEDIATELY, not by 2025.

Irland verabschiedet Bill Boykottierung israelischer Siedlungsprodukte

[email protected]: What good is NATO if Germany is paying Russia billions of dollars for gas and energy? Why are their only 5 out of 29 countries that have met their commitment? The U.S. is paying for Europe's protection, then loses billions on Trade. Must pay 2% of GDP IMMEDIATELY, not by 2025.

Alle 29 NATO-Bündnispartners sind sich einig: "Wir bekräftigen unsere Unterstützung für die territoriale Integrität und Souveränität der Ukraine, Georgiens und der Republik Moldau" und "fordern Russland auf, sich zurückzuziehen" ohne seine Zustimmung

Israel ruft irischen Botschafter über Siedlungstriminalisierung Bill Vote

In der Brüsseler Gipfelerklärung sind sich alle 29 NATO-Bündnispartner einig: "Russlands aggressive Aktionen, einschließlich der Androhung und Anwendung von Gewalt zur Erreichung politischer Ziele, fordern das Bündnis heraus und unterminieren die euro-atlantische Sicherheit und die auf Regeln basierende internationale Ordnung."

Europe is not facing a break-up of the alliance with the U.S.: French official

[email protected]: Democrats in Congress must no longer Obstruct - vote to fix our terrible Immigration Laws now. I am watching what is going on from Europe - it would be soooo simple to fix. Judges run the system and illegals and traffickers know how it works. They are just using children.

PM @Theresa_May joined NATO members at the opening of the 2 day summit in Belgium.

Brett McGurk: Finale @NATO Kommunique hat gerade hier in Brüssel bestätigt. Formaler Start einer nichtkämpfenden NATO-Trainingsmission für den Irak. Wichtige Grundlage für die Stabilität nach ISIS

At Brussels Summit, @NATO announces, "we have decided to invite the government in Skopje to begin accession talks to join our Alliance." Macedonian PM Zaev discusses with @DamonMacWilson at #NATOEngages

Ryanair pilot strike to proceed tomorrow after mgt and unions fail to reach agreement

White House: Trump suggests NATO allies commit to spending 4 percent of GDP on defense; current goal is 2 percent.

NATO allies vow to meet spending targets after Trump criticism

A White House official says U.S. President Donald Trump told NATO leaders defence spending should increase to 4% of GDP rather than the original target of 2%

"Intensified missile tests" and other "destabilizing activities" by Iran a concern to @NATO, according to communique.

Stoltenberg: we should first get to 2%, focus on that number, that is what we have agreed, the good thing is we are moving towards that. In 2014 only 3 allies spent that, 8 have committed to do that

For decades @NATO allies were cutting defense budgets, but "now tensions are going up" thus defense budgets need to be increased, says @jensstoltenberg

NATO invites Macedonia to begin membership talks, says it can join once name issue is resolved.

NATO invites Macedonia to begin membership talks, says it can join once name issue is resolved.

Trump sets higher target for NATO defense spending: Bulgarian president

SecGen: I'm not saying the situation in Afghanistan

SecGen: One of the most important things we've done is prepare to move forces where we need, quickly. The 30-30-30-30 initiative will enhance our military mobility and our ability to respond where needed.

SecGen: North America and Europe are working together. @NATO is delivering. We are keeping our citizens safe. NATOSummit

SecGen: For more than a quarter century, @NATO Allies were cutting defense budgets. they're adding billions. Last year saw the biggest increase in defense spending since the end of the Cold War. NATOSummit

Russian football federation congratulates Kosovo federation for the election of its new president.

Lukaschenko verstaatlicht Orshanskiy Aviation Werk, ukrainische Motor Sich war einer der Besitzer

In meeting with @POTUS, France President @EmmanuelMacron says he does not believe Germany is beholden to Russia

Brexit White Paper contains plan for a 'joint institutional framework'- cabinet source says - Brexiteers not happy, some push even for more edits to document today - concern that additional detail of paper sketches out even closer relationship with EU than Chequers implied

Trump insists he has 'very good' relations with Merkel

Pompeo: @NATO is the most successful alliance in history. All NATO allies have committed to extending this success through increased defense spending, deterrence and defense, and fighting terrorism. Weakness provokes; strength and cohesion protects. This remains our bedrock belief.

Sussex Police says a murder investigation has been launched after two bodies believed to be those of a 34-year-old woman and her four-year-old son were found following a house fire in Eastbourne

[email protected]: "We have a tremendous relationship with Germany."

Macron to meet Putin during Moscow trip for World Cup final, official says

Euro succumbs to selling after U.S. threat of more China tariffs

One person dead, another missing after Spanish fishing boat sinks near Argentina, Navy says

Man wartet auf @netanyahu zu landen, Moskau

UK wants to maintain leadership position in fighter jet technology: UK air chief

It's too risky for Britain to keep EU rules on services after Brexit, Theresa May's deputy says

PM Netanyahu ist in Moskau gelandet, wo er später ein sehr wichtiges Treffen mit dem russischen Präsidenten Putin haben wird.

Merkel vs Trump at NATO: Here again the German Chancellor's arrival statement with English subs. President Trump this morning called Germany 'Russian captive'

25 helicopters from 13 countries perform a fly-past over NATO HQ at the start of the NATO summit

Sarah Sanders: Preparing for NATO summit in Brussels, Belgium

France warns Britain that time running out on Brexit

British PM May urges her party to back EU Brexit plan: spokesman

EU Commission says existing financial contracts unlikely to be affected by Brexit

May and Trump in NATO HQ

Serbia threatens to withdraw from talks with Kosovo after the arrest of 5 Serbs

German Interior Minister Seehofer yesterday joked that 69 Afghans were deported from Germany on his 69th birthday

Romania, represented at the #NATOSummit in Brussels starting today by President @KlausIohannis, pursues the consolidation of the alliance's eastern flank as its main point of emphasis

President Erdoğan on Srebrenica genocide: We will fight together to prevent such crimes of humanity from being repeated

Greece has taken 'necessary measures to protect its national interest' after 'interference' by Russian officials in name dispute with former Yugoslav republic of Macedonia, government says #NorthMacedonia

Thornberry: The truth is the Chequers Proposal is total delusion. We can't set our own tariffs on goods and keep frictionless trade with the EU. The technology to do so doesn't exist. There will be no divergence - it's a customs union in all but name

Greece, Russia to expel diplomats in Macedonia tussle ahead of NATO summit

A giant 'Trump baby', approved by @SadiqKhan, is inflated as protesters prepare to fly it over London for @realDonaldTrump's visit

Greece asked for diplomats expulsion July 6: Greek diplomatic source

Lidington: In services, regulatory flexibility matters the mostWhile EU acquis on goods has been stable, the one on services has not beenThe risk of unwelcome acquis on services is much greater

Minister for the Cabinet Office @DLidington speaking at @HouseofCommons: The Government will publish tomorrow full details of the UK's plan for Brexit which it will be putting to the British public and the EU27

Osten Ukraine Kontakt Gruppe startete das Treffen in Minsk.

In Tscherkassy ist das Gewehrfeuer noch hörbar, die Ambulanzen sind aktiv

Die NATO darf die Ukraine nicht zum Programm der verstärkten Möglichkeiten einladen - Stoltenberg

Jeremy Hunt at NATO on his first official duties as new UK Foreign Secretary

#OSCEPABerlin2018 Berlin Declaration calls on the Russian Federation to withdraw its military units from the territory of Georgia and reverse its recognition of Georgian regions as independent states.

Italyan MoFA Moavero says no foreign power/conference will decide dates of Libyan elections, that's up to Libyan people and their institutions.

Russian delegation storms out of Parliamentary Assembly of the OSCE session because of "anti-Russian resolutions".

Die Polizei fordert auf keine Panik durch dem Schißerei in Cherkasy, - offizielle Kommentare bald

Man hat die Schüsse und Explosionen (Granaten) in Tscherkassy Central Bereich gemeldet

Russland hält Gegenbesatzung in der besetzten Krim

UK PM May just now:"NATO is as vital today as it ever has been. And the UK's commitment to it remains as steadfast as ever. We show that of course we lead by example"

Die Demonstranten der "nicht registrierten Autos" haben Leuchtfeuer in der Nähe vom ukrainischen Kabinettsgebäude angezündet

"Nicht registrierte Autos": Die Demonstranten brachten Reifen nach Kabinett

In der Donbass-Konfliktzone in der Ostukraine führten ukrainische Streitkräfte militärische Übungen mit Panzers und APCs durch

Der Nationalrat auf dem TV und das Radio erweiterte TV Inter Lizenz für weitere 7 Jahre

British man poisoned with Novichok is no longer in a critical condition - hospital says

Merkel, on Trump claims, says Germany is independent, recalling Soviet control of East

Putin visited Valaam

Turkey's President @RT_Erdogan arrives in Brussels for NATO meeting, marking his first major international summit since being re-elected.

Putin, Macron may holds talks at World Cup final: RIA citing Kremlin

UK commitment to @NATO "is as steadfast as ever," says @theresa_may. She announces Britain will be deploying an additional 440 personnel to @ResoluteSupport in Afghanistan

Der russische Verteidigungsminister sagt, dass Moskau S-300 Luftverteidigungssysteme nach Syrien, liefern könnte in einem Interview, das am Tag des Besuchs von Netanjahu bei Putin veröffentlicht wurde

French army helicopter crashes in Ivory Coast, 1 dead

US President Trump to hold one-on-one meeting with Merkel at NATOSummit: White House

German Defense Minister responds to Trump comments: "I hope that the President will go with a strong signal of resolve and unity from this summit to his meeting with Putin."

63-year-old Barbara Coombes has pleaded guilty to the manslaughter by reason of diminished responsibility of her father Kenneth Coombes whose body was found buried in her garden in Stockport

We cannot take the transatlantic bond for granted, we must work every day to keep it strong – @jensstoltenberg

It's expected @POTUS will reiterate to Merkel what he said this morning (regarding Germany being beholden to Russia), @PressSec tells pool reporters.

[email protected] makes the case for stronger with Allies. It helps US to be a global power. US presence is not only about protecting Europeans but projecting US power to Africa, Middle East and beyond

NATO SG @jensstoltenberg points out the alliance has to work for its survival. "It's not written in stone we will be there forever," he says. "it's not a law of nature."

Europeans invest in defence because it is in their security interest - SG @jensstoltenberg

"NATO doesn't share the burden in a fair way," @jensstoltenberg says at NATO engages, noting all allies agree on this and it needs to change. He refers to Trump attacks on NATO euphemistically as "direct language."

As long as we stand together, we are safe and secure - NATO SG @jensstoltenberg

Speaking at NATO engages, @jensstoltenberg says he expects(/desperately hopes) the alliance to rise above the disagreements and "make important decisions" at NATO summit

When @jensstoltenberg says allies will "recommit" to increasing defense spending at this NATO summit, as I understand it, this is just going to be a cut-and-paste of the Wales 2014 language, nothing new or stronger - on paper at least

@jensstoltenberg: "European soldiers have fought by the side of US soldiers all the way from Korea to Afghanistan."

The US commitment to NATO is demonstrated in deeds. Actions speak louder than words - @jensstoltenberg at NATO engages

Asked about his breakfast (paid by US gov't) with @realDonaldTrump at NATO engages, @jensstoltenberg defends US commitment to NATO despite all Trump's comments. "My main task is to keep 29 allies together," Stoltenberg explains

@jensstoltenberg: NATO is good for the US - American presence in Europe allows US to be a global power

Poland renews call for EU to cut reliance on Russian gas

Scotland Yard says Police have "briefly" spoken to Novichok poisoning victim Charlie Rowley as they try to find the source of the nerve agent which left him seriously ill and killed Dawn Sturgess

Fotos: Schaden in Zolote-4 Dorf, nach Angriff aus besetzten Zolote-5 Dorf

NATO Secretary-General @jensstoltenberg notes that since @realDonaldTrump became president, US funding for defense of Europe "has increased by 40 percent."

We cannot guarantee at this time we will catch those responsible for the Novichok poisonings in England - UK's top counter terrorism police officer

USAF Drohnen-Aufklärungskörper Global Hawk ist über die Ukraine

Die Polizei setzte zusätzliche Kräfte in Regierungsgebäude in Kiew ein

'We have issues with Russia' Germany tells Trump

Asked about @realdonaldtrump's comments on Germany being "captive" to Russia over energy, @jensstoltenberg only says "There are different views on the Nordstream pipeline, it's not for NATO to decide."

NATO chief @jensstoltenberg acknowledges Trump expressed himself in 'direct language' but insists that beneath the squalls allies all agree on the fundamental issues. Expect this line to be repeated and repeated over the next two days.

NATO SG @jensstoltenberg says he expects leaders to recommit to better burden-sharing, but in light of the Trump obsession, he's being ever more careful to point out this is not just about the 2% spending goal, but also other capabilities and contributions

Wir werden die Bereitschaft unserer Streitkräfte erhöhen, wir werden unsere Kommandostruktur modernisieren und wir werden den Kampf gegen den Terrorismus verstärken - einschließlich mehr Truppen + Finanzierung für Afghanistan und eine neue Trainingsmission im Irak - @jensstoltenberg

Our NATO summit comes at a time when we face unprecedented security challenges as well as some serious differences between Allies. But I'm confident that at this Summit we'll deliver – @jensstoltenberg

UK's top counter-terrorism police officer says we cannot guarantee at this time we will catch those responsible for Novichok poisonings in England

At @NATO, Polish President Duda declines to respond - at least in English - to question on Trump's comment about Germany being captive to Russia.

Russische Hackers haben die Wasserversorgung der Ukraine ins Visier genommen

Der polnische Außenminister: #Nordstream 1 und die wirtschaftliche Zusammenarbeit mit dem Westen haben Russland geholfen, eine Armee aufzubauen und Kriege in Georgien und der Ukraine zu beginnen; #Nordstream 2 wird es Russland ermöglichen, mehr zu tun

Stoltenberg on the dependence of Germany on Russian energy sources: it is not a matter of NATO, but a purely national thing. It is not a matter for NATO to address the Nord Stream.

A German woman was sentenced to life in prison on Wednesday for her part in the murders of 10 people during a seven-year campaign of violence by a neo-Nazi gang

At his doorstep ahead of #NATOSummit2018, @jensstoltenberg says he expects "open and frank" discussion but he'd also like to see recognition [by the US] of progress that's been made.

[email protected] to a stunned @jensstoltenberg "Ultimately Germany will have almost 70 percent of their country controlled by Russia with natural gas. So you tell is that appropriate? I've been complaining about this since I got in. It should've never been allowed to happen"

Turkey totally supports enlargement. Georgia, BiH and Macedonia should be included as soon as possible in NATO [email protected]

Greece will not tolerate any behavior which violates international law, government spokesman Dimitris Tzanakopoulos said on Wednesday. Tzanakopoulos issued the response when questioned on Greece’s Skai TV over reports Greece would expel Russian diplomats for activities inconsistent with their status

"I can tell you, in Lativa it is extremely clear the importance and relevance of @NATO. That is not a philosophical question" - Canada's FM Chrystia Freeland.

RAF Celebrates 100 Years with Spectacular Flyover in London

Foreign Minister Cavugsolu criticizes Germany's Defense Minister for removing Patriot missile defense from Turkey and not staying "like a true ally."

Munich court finds German right-wing extremist Beate Zschäpe guilty on 10 counts of murder in neo-Nazi trial; passes sentence of life in prison

Munich: German Prosecutors say Zschäpe was part of the National Socialist Underground (NSU), whose members killed 8 Turks, a Greek and a German policewoman.

Der Sicherheitsdienst der Ukraine vereitelte den Cyberangriff mit der bösartigen Software "VPNFilter" auf der Chlordestillationsstation Auly, die die Ausrüstung der Station blockierte

Just wrapped up in our NATOEngages live stream: QandA with German MoD Ursula von der Leyen, Turkish FM @MevlutCavusoglu and Polish FM Jacek Czaputowicz: NATOSummit

Allies disagree with US about the Germany-Russia gas deal, @jensstoltenberg tells @POTUS.

Poland's Foreign Minister Jacek Czaputowicz: "It was a mistake" for NATO to not offer Georgia membership in 2008 Bucharest summit. NATOEngages NATOSummit

Die Demonstranten mit Autos ohne ukrainische Registrierung haben zentrales Kiew am Yevropeyska Platz geschlossen. Auch drohen sie, Hauptautobahnen der Ukraine zu blockieren

The foreign ministry in Moscow said on Wednesday it would respond in kind to Greece's expulsion of two Russian diplomats

Czaputowicz von @PolandMFA unterstützt US-Truppen in Polen, aber nicht auf Kosten der US-Präsenz in Deutschland. Betont, dass die NATO der Sicherheit der Ukraine, Georgien, Vorrang einräumen muss;

Secretary General of NATO Jens Stoltenberg: "I agree with you that we have to make sure that allies are investing more."

Moscow says will respond to Greece's expulsion of Russian diplomats

If Turkey is sanctioned, we will reciprocate says @MevlutCavusoglu. Pivot to tough language happened fast NATO engages

Turkey is not moving away from NATO asserts @MevlutCavusoglu at NATO engages. Turkey prefers to buy arms from US, Germany, but NATO allies block sales so we had to turn to Russia

Top priority for our secuirty is cohesion - based on trust and capabilities says German MoD Ursula von der Leyen NATO engages. Kicks off with positive tone. Hope US and other allies join her in pivoting to the positive at NATO summit

[email protected]: "It certainly doesn't seem to make sense that [Germany pays] billions of dollars to Russia and we have to defend them against Russia."

Germany's Defense Minister Ursula von der Leyen addresses NATOE engages event during NATO summit: "NATO is the security umbrella under which democracies can grow and thrive"

Strong opening statement by Turkish FM Cavugsolu against intolerance toward migrants, Islamaphobia, anti-Semitism, views of others

[email protected]: "We're going to have to do something because we're not going to put up with it— we can't put up with it."

Murdoch's Fox trumps Comcast with agreed $32.5 billion bid for Sky

As @realDonaldTrump unleashes on Nordstream, German MoD von der Leyen urges him to look at output: Germany is second largest contributor to NATO. We're moving in right direction

Billions and billions being paid to Russia which the US is supposed to be protecting Europe from, declares @POTUS.

"The United States is paying far too much," reasserts @POTUS, standing alongside @jensstoltenberg.

"Germany is totally controlled by Russia," declares @POTUS.

Germany a captive to Russia because of gas pipeline deal, explains @POTUS.

"Germany is a rich countrywell they could increase [defense spending] immediately tomorrow and have no problem," says @POTUS. "We're not going to put up with it, it's inappropriate."

Trump says added NATO funds not enough for U.S.

Trump, at NATO summit, says Germany is 'captive' of Russia

Greece to expel two Russian diplomats, ban two others: Kathimerini

Greece expels 2 Russian diplomats cause espionage, and attempts to bribe Orthodox Church officials, 2 another diplomats banned from entrance

Britain to almost double troops in Afghanistan

Greek media report 4 Russian diplomats are being expelled over "meddling in domestic affairs" and bribing politicians and Orthodox church officials.

Five Police Inspectorates in the Chisinau sieged by protesters

Facebook Gave Private User Data To Russian Internet Company Which Is Subject To Russia's SORM-2 Data Collection System. That Means Russia's Intelligence Services Have Access To All That Data, Legally (in Russia).

Meantime, supporters of would be assassin Yunis Safarov have produced his birth certificate as proof that his mother was not Armenian as was alleged by Ganja mayor's brother / Azerbaijan's deputy chief prosecutor

Italian Interior Minister Matteo Salfini met with UN Envoy to Libya Ghassan Salame in Rome on Tuesday.

French Senate publishes report criticizing Macron's policy in Libya.

Estonia summoned Russian Ambassador after Russian Il-96 violated Estonian airspace

Azerbaijan police detained 14 people for social media posts in last days

RAF100 RAFflypast today

After officer was stabbed in Ganja dozens of protesters were detained

Video: Clashes today with police in Ganja

President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Belgium

Azerbaijan Internal Ministry: 40 detained as result of clashes in Ganja

Azerbaijan's Internal Affairs say 2 police officers killed during protests of 150-200 people in Ganja

President Trump lands in Brussels aboard Air Force One ahead of NATO summit, UK visit and Trump-Putin summit.

German Defense Minister: "We're not only a military alliance. We are an alliance that is defending common values."

Die Suchen in der Wohnung von Serhiy Mazura, Koordinator der rechtsextremen C14-Bewegung

Die Polizei durchsucht die Wohnung des Koordinators der Bewegung der Nationalisten C-14 in Boryspil

Gogland: Jump executed from Mi-8AMTSH, height 2,5km and 3km away. All special forces operators who participated have done at least 100 jumps.

Russian Western Military District special forces paradropped to an unprepared spot in isle of Gogland (Suursaari), Gulf of Finland. After touchdown, hid parachutes and proceeded to destroy targets before heli extracted from ad hoc site.

Der russische TV-Moderator fragt sich, ob Trumps "kleines Geschenk für Putin" die Ukraine ist.