NATO worried Russia may support North Korea's missile and nuclear programmes
During a joint news conference with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Wednesday, NATO's Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg expressed worry over any potential backing that Russia may offer for North Korea's missile and nuclear initiatives.
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- Published Date: 08:04 | 18 June 2024
- Modified Date: 08:04 | 18 June 2024
NATO is concerned about potential support Russia could provide for North Korea's missile and nuclear programmes, the alliance's Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg told a news conference with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Wednesday.
Dutch premier Rutte 'very strong' candidate to be NATO chief
Jens Stoltenberg said he believes Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte is a "very strong" candidate to succeed him as the head of NATO.
Stoltenberg added that Rutte has a lot of experience as prime minister. "I therefore strongly believe that very soon, the alliance will have decided on my successor," he said at a news conference in Washington, DC.
Stoltenberg's term is scheduled to end Oct. 1 after 10 years.
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