NATO`s Rasmussen criticises Russian pressure on Ukraine

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 29, 2014, 15:22

NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen criticised Russia on Wednesday for pressuring Kiev not to sign a free trade pact with the European Union, a move that triggered mass protests.

NATO leader`s term extended by two months

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 11, 2013, 21:27

NATO said on Wednesday that current head Anders Fogh Rasmussen will stay in his post two months longer than previously expected to prepare and oversee the military alliance`s next leaders summit in Britain in September.

US deal with Afghanistan crucial: NATO chief

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 3, 2013, 10:19

NATO`s secretary-general says the alliance won`t be able to deploy its non-combat training and advisory mission in Afghanistan after next year unless President Hamid Karzai agrees to a bilateral security agreement with the United States.

NATO opens major war game; Russia irked

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 5, 2013, 12:19

NATO this week is holding its biggest war game in years, and the Russians aren`t happy it`s happening so near their borders.

NATO wants say in Turkey-China missile deal

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 23, 2013, 10:05

NATO`s chief on Tuesday said he hoped Turkey would keep in mind the military alliance`s views as it mulls a missile defence deal with China.

NATO chief rules out role in strikes against Syria

Last Updated: Monday, September 2, 2013, 19:50

NATO chief Anders Fogh Rasmussen ruled out the possibility of a NATO role in possible military strikes against Syria but added that the international community should respond to the alleged use of chemical weapons.

NATO will not take part in a Syria strike: NATO head

Last Updated: Friday, August 30, 2013, 23:35

The suspected use of chemical weapons in Syria demands an international response but NATO will not take part, alliance head Anders Fogh Rasmussen told Danish media on Thursday.

NATO to stop combat operations in Afghanistan: Chief

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 18, 2013, 18:50

NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen said on Tuesday that NATO forces will no longer plan, execute or lead combat operations in Afghanistan.

Chemical weapons use in Syria unacceptable: NATO

Last Updated: Friday, June 14, 2013, 17:40

NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen said Friday that any use of chemical weapons in Syria was "completely unacceptable" and was a breach of international law.

Barack Obama to meet NATO Secretary General on Friday

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 29, 2013, 12:06

US President Barack Obama will meet NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen on Friday to discuss the global and regional security issues.

NATO chief warns regional spillover of Syria conflicts

Last Updated: Tuesday, April 23, 2013, 17:59

NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen said on Tuesday that the military alliance must remain vigilant on the possible spillover of Syria conflicts.