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60 second update on Ukraine 🇺🇦 meetings at NATO
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- 60 second update on Ukraine 🇺🇦 meetings at NATO
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- 1 year ago
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- 🗣 | NATO Deputy Secretary General Radmila Shekerinska:
Defence ministers of Allied and partner countries met at NATO Headquarters this week for two important meetings.
The Coalition of the Willing, hosted by the UK and France.
And the Ukraine Defence Contact Group, hosted by the UK and Germany.
Two important meetings and two important things you should know.
First, we continue to support Ukraine in its brave defence.
This year Allies have already committed 20 billion euros of security assistance, and we on the NATO side continue to provide practical and political support through our command in Wiesbaden, our office in Ukraine, and much more.
Second, we welcome Allies’ efforts to bring this war to an end.
We all want a just and lasting peace in Ukraine.
And in order to do that, we have to support Ukraine in building its future forces so that they can deter any...
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- NATO continues to support Ukraine in its brave defence 🇺🇦
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- 1 year ago
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- Since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, NATO Allies have supported Ukraine with arms, training and financial assistance. Now, NATO supports all efforts to foster a peace in Ukraine that is just and lasting. Allies have shown that they are ready, willing and able to help secure this peace, when the time comes.
NATO is also continuing to provide practical and political support to Ukraine: in the first three months of 2025, Allies have pledged more than EUR 20 billion in security assistance, demonstrating the Alliance’s continued commitment to supporting Ukraine’s needs
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- NATO Allies train on live chemical agents
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- 1 year ago
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- NATO Allied chemical defence soldiers trained on live agents on a unique training course in Czechia.
Specialists from Italy, the Republic of Moldova and the United States gathered to test their ability to identify and neutralise live chemical weapons, ensuring that they have the confidence, and the skills required to respond to a real-life chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear (CBRN) attack. The NATO Joint CBRN Defence Centre of Excellence, located in Brno, Czechia, hosts the only facility that can train recruits on nerve and blister agents, from Sarin to mustard gas. After the five-day course, participants leave with greater trust in their skills and personal protective equipment.
While these weapons are rarely used, modern battlefields have seen chemical weapons deployed against civilian populations, proving that they remain a grave danger to Allied civilians and military personnel. That’s why NATO’s CBRN defence specialists constantly trai...
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- 🇸🇪 Visby-class corvette
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- 1 year ago
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- The Swedish-designed Visby-class corvette is a state-of-the-art stealth naval vessel, combining speed, firepower and advanced radar-evading technology. Built to protect Sweden’s vast Baltic coastline and its thousands of islands, it plays a crucial role in regional defence.
Following Sweden’s accession to NATO in March 2024, the Visby-class corvette now strengthens the Alliance’s naval capabilities, bringing a highly capable and hard-to-detect asset to Baltic Sea security.
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- Would you jump from the 34-foot tower? 🪂
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- 1 year ago
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- Would you jump? Trainee paratroopers at Fort Moore, USA must complete a three-week Basic Airborne Course before they become qualified paratroopers. Part of the course focuses on teaching recruits to jump from the 34-foot (10-metre) tower and zip line down to the ground. The exercise teaches them how to exit the plane properly, react to malfunctions, and pull their reserve parachute if required.
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- Get to know our newest member, Sweden 🇸🇪
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- 1 year ago
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- In March 2024, Sweden ended over 200 years of neutrality when it joined the NATO alliance, a decision driven by Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022 and the growing security threats in Europe.
As the nation with the longest Baltic Sea coastline and strategic proximity to the Arctic, Sweden’s geography alone makes it a key contributor to Euro-Atlantic security. But its contributions go beyond location. With a highly advanced military, a strong defence industry and a history of cooperation with NATO forces, Sweden brings valuable knowledge, innovation and experience to the Alliance. So, how exactly does this Nordic nation of 10.5 million people add to NATO’s strength?
#NATO #WeAreNATO #Sweden
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- NATO stands strong with the common goal of keeping our people safe 🛡️
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- 1 year ago
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- For more than 75 years, NATO’s goal has remained the same: keeping our one billion citizens safe and protecting our freedom.
Every day, 32 nations from Europe and North America work together to defend our values and our security, and to preserve our peace.
NATO stands strong and transatlantic unity remains the bedrock of our Alliance.
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- Britain's only woman Royal Navy Commando
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- 1 year ago
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- Sweden’s 🇸🇪 impact on NATO
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- 1 year ago
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- In March 2024, Sweden ended over 200 years of neutrality when it joined the NATO alliance, a decision driven by Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022 and the growing security threats in Europe.
As the nation with the longest Baltic Sea coastline and strategic proximity to the Arctic, Sweden’s geography alone makes it a key contributor to Euro-Atlantic security. But its contributions go beyond location. With a highly advanced military, a strong defence industry and a history of cooperation with NATO forces, Sweden brings valuable knowledge, innovation and experience to the Alliance. So, how exactly does this Nordic nation of 10.5 million people add to NATO’s strength?
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- Ukraine’s brave defenders keep the flame of freedom burning #StandWithUkraine
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- 1 year ago
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- Three years after Russia’s full-scale invasion, Ukraine’s brave defenders keep the flame of freedom burning #StandWithUkraine
Three years after Russia's full-scale invasion, Ukraine – bolstered by the support of NATO Allies – remains resilient in this brutal war of aggression.
Since 24 February 2022, Ukrainian soldiers have proved their bravery, their determination and their strength to defend their country.
NATO continues to support Ukraine in its fight today, and will keep contributing to building up Ukraine’s armed forces in the long term.
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- Training the next generation of 🇺🇦 Ukrainian defenders
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- 1 year ago
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- Ukraine continues its brave fight for freedom and independence, aided by crucial military support from NATO Allies.
In Lithuania, the army is busy training the next generation of Ukrainian Non Commissioned Officers – mid-level enlisted leaders responsible for leading troops into combat – who will go on to form the backbone of the forces fighting to secure their homeland.
In Poland, several NATO Allies are teaching Ukrainian tankers how to use the powerful Leopard 2 main battle tank, which many NATO Allies have donated to the Ukrainian Army, giving them mobility and firepower. And in the United Kingdom, British Army bomb disposal experts are training Ukrainian technicians how to detect and neutralise land mines left behind by Russian forces, as well as unexploded ordnance buried in the soil.
Since the beginning of Russia’s brutal and illegal war of aggression against Ukraine three years ago, in February 2022, NATO Allies and partners have st...
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- Think like a RECON trooper
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- 1 year ago
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- NATO’s recon soldiers have one of the most demanding and dangerous jobs in the Alliance: they scout far ahead of the main force, observing everything from terrain conditions, to weather, to the disposition of enemy forces. Pulling this off takes not just physical toughness, but the mental resilience to push through fatigue and discomfort to get the job done.
Every year, these soldiers gather in Estonia for the Admiral Pitka Recon Challenge, a gruelling four-day event that tasks soldiers with crossing 150 kilometres of terrain on foot, facing a myriad of obstacles along the way. To find out first-hand what it takes to be a recon trooper, Rob Kunzig, video producer for NATO, visited the competition, trying out some of the obstacles and realising that, as one Finnish solider puts it, it's the heart that matters most.
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- The meaning of Sisu | 🇫🇮 Finnish conscripts of the Jaeger Brigade
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- 1 year ago
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- Sisu is a special word in Finnish culture. While its exact definition can vary, for most it means determination and composure in the face of adversity.
For the conscripts of the Finnish Army’s Jaeger Brigade, stationed in the vast forests of Finnish Lapland, sisu is crucial. Without it, they’d find it hard to endure the freezing temperatures and austere landscapes of the Nordic Arctic. We take a look at this uniquely demanding job and the spirit of sisu of our Finnish Ally.
Finland relies on a conscription-based military system, requiring all men aged 18 to 60 to complete military service, while women have the option to volunteer. Each year, around 21,000 conscripts complete their military training in Finland. Since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, this number has increased – the rise largely driven by female volunteers – and Finland made the historic decision to abandon military neutrality and subsequently joined NATO in April 2023. ...
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- Sky Soldiers - Paratroopers of NATO
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- 1 year ago
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- Paratroopers are a unique and essential force within NATO's military structure. As dynamic and versatile high-readiness units, paratroopers play a crucial role in wartime operations, often being deployed behind enemy lines with minimal support.
This video explores the rigorous training processes that shape these soldiers, emphasising the physical and mental resilience required to succeed. It also highlights the importance of teamwork and camaraderie among NATO paratroopers, showcasing how they work together seamlessly across national and linguistic barriers in various NATO operations and exercises.
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- What if you wake up one day and there is no internet, gas or electricity? 💡
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- 1 year ago
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- NATO is committed to protecting the infrastructure vital to our modern lives.
95% of all internet traffic goes through undersea pipes and cables, as well as an estimated $10 trillion worth of financial transactions every day
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- An emotional homecoming for 🇺🇸 US soldiers
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- 1 year ago
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- When soldiers deploy, they leave behind their families and loved ones. The separation can weigh heavily on service members, and when the soldier finally returns home, the reunion is full of powerful emotions.
This was the scene that greeted soldiers from the US Army’s Third Infantry Division when they came home to Fort Stewart, Georgia. It followed a 10-month deployment to Eastern Europe, where they trained alongside NATO Allies and provided a strong presence in the region.
The soldiers were part of a surge of US troops to the region that began after Russia’s illegal annexation of Crimea in 2014. Yet more troops flowed to Eastern Europe following Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, and US forces now have a more robust presence in Allied countries along NATO’s eastern flank.
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- Finnish 🇫🇮 soldiers train NATO Allies in winter survival skills
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- 1 year ago
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- In Lapland, northern Finland, where temperatures regularly drop below -20 degrees Celsius, instructors from the Finnish Defence Forces’ Jaeger Brigade regularly run different winter warfare courses for military personnel from various NATO member countries.
Being able to face extreme weather conditions is a crucial skill to have for NATO troops, particularly in a cold weather environment. Training helps soldiers who have never had the chance to endure such harsh conditions to get acquainted with the environment, understand and overcome the challenges it poses, and get familiar with it, so they can enhance their ability to defend the Alliance’s territory in all climate conditions, should the need arise.
These courses range from basic survival skills to more advanced scenarios. Here, a group of Allied soldiers coming from France, the United Kingdom and the United States test their mettle as they face Arctic conditions for the first time in the vast, freezing ...
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- Feed like a Swede! 🇸🇪 Pitepalt 🍽️
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- 1 year ago
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- It might be bitterly cold out there, but we bet a bit of butter will make it better.
Learn how to prepare the traditional northern Swedish dish of Pitepalt with conscripted army chef Simon from the Norrbotten Regiment.
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- How do you say “Merry Christmas” in your home country? ❄️🎄
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- 1 year ago
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- Across NATO’s 32 member nations, there’s more than one way to celebrate the winter holidays and wish each other well 🌟
From all of us at NATO, have a safe, comfortable and fun holiday season, and we'll see you in the new year.
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- NATO 2099 with Dr. Florence Gaub | NATO Through Time Podcast Ep. 10
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- 1 year ago
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- The NATO Through Time podcast dives deep into NATO’s history, reflecting on how the past influences the present – and future – of the longest-lasting alliance in history.
This episode features Dr Florence Gaub, futurist and Director of the Research Division at the NATO Defense College, as she looks ahead to the future of NATO – from 2025 to 2099.
How can we accurately predict future events?
How do we persuade political leaders to look beyond the next couple of years?
What lies ahead for NATO, in the coming years and in the distant future?
In this episode, researcher and futurist Dr Florence Gaub walks us through her work as a strategic foresight advisor. As Director of the Research Division at the NATO Defense College in Rome, she leads a team that looks for “weak signals” of future events, helping ensure that NATO policymakers are prepared to respond to even the most unlikely scenarios. To celebrate NATO’s 75th annive...
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- A Christmas flight | NATO end of year video 2024
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- 1 year ago
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- If you’re in Sweden in December, it’s always worth keeping your eyes on the skies as you might just be lucky enough to catch a glimpse of the Swedish Air Force flying one of their traditional ‘Julgransflygning’ (Christmas tree formation) across multiple locations in the country.
Before take-off from the F 21 Wing at Luleå Airbase, we imagine what might have inspired one young girl’s journey to become a pilot
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- Boosting defence industry makes NATO stronger and our people safer
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- 1 year ago
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- Over the last decade, NATO Allies have increased their defence spending and production, ramping up their stocks of weapons and ammunition. But we are still spending far less than during the Cold War, even though the threats to our freedom and security now are just as big, if not bigger.
While Russia’s arms industry is booming, our defence industry is still too small and too slow to meet the needs of the future. Now is the time to spend more, to accelerate the production lines and increase investments in innovation and in more modern capabilities.
As the war in Ukraine is on our doorstep and hostile actions against Allied countries are rising, the best way to keep our people safe is to invest more, better and faster together across the transatlantic defence industry.
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- Monday has nothing on us
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- US Marine Corporal Kymani Ramsay, a skilled boxer since childhood, showcases the strength and grit that US Marines bring to defending their NATO Allies.
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- NATO Secretary General speech in less than 60 seconds
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- 1 year ago
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- NATO Secretary General calls on Allies to increase defence spending: to prevent war, NATO must spend more.
In his first major speech as NATO Secretary General, Mr Mark Rutte highlighted the critical need to ramp up defence spending and defence production in an increasingly turbulent security environment. Speaking at an event hosted by Carnegie Europe in Brussels on Thursday (12 December 2024), Mr Rutte called on Allies to “shift to a wartime mindset and turbo charge our defence production and defence spending.”
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- Freedom does not come for free
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- 1 year ago
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- Our society is currently facing an unprecedented number of threats to freedom and security, including cyber attacks, hybrid threats, terrorism and the war raging at our doorstep. What is happening in Ukraine could happen on NATO territory, and while NATO stands ready to defend against these threats now, we need to be ready to safeguard our freedom and our security in the future as well.
Since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, NATO Allies have increased investments in defence production. They ramped up their defence industrial capacity and replenished stockpiles that have been used on their support to Ukraine. But this is not enough to keep being safe in the years to come.
NATO Allies need to invest more, better and faster and they need to spend more on modern capabilities. It is only with a strong defence that NATO can keep its people safe in a free society.
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- Meet Mariia, a Ukrainian 🇺🇦 volunteer draws strength from bringing joy and hope to those in need
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- 1 year ago
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- Mariia, a dedicated volunteer since the first day of the full-scale invasion, draws strength from the difference she makes in others' lives.
Whether delivering essential supplies, responding to urgent needs, or simply being a source of comfort, her efforts are fueled by the heartfelt gratitude of those she helps. The messages of thanks and the relief of reuniting with people after long silences keep her going, but it is the children who inspire her most.
When visiting frontline or recently liberated areas, she brings small gifts like sweets and hats. The smiles and joy she receives from the children give her the strength to continue her vital work. Her unwavering compassion is a beacon of hope in dark times.
#StandWithUkraine 🇺🇦
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- NATO's new members with fmr. Pres. of Finland 🇫🇮 Sauli Niinistö | NATO Through Time Podcast Ep. 9
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- 1 year ago
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- The NATO Through Time podcast dives deep into NATO’s history, reflecting on how the past influences the present – and future – of the longest-lasting alliance in history.
This episode features former President of Finland Sauli Niinistö, who discusses his country’s journey (alongside Sweden) from NATO partner to member.
What is the difference between NATO members and partners?
Why did Finland and Sweden set aside decades of neutrality and apply for NATO membership in 2022?
What can Finland’s experience living next-door to Russia, and its 900,000-strong reserve forces, teach the rest of the Alliance?
In this episode, Sauli Niinistö, who served as President of Finland from 2012 to 2024, talks about Finland’s experience of military non-alignment for more than seven decades, including almost 30 years of NATO partnership. He walks listeners through Finland’s decision to apply for NATO membership alongside Sweden in 2022, ...
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- Celebrating the bravery of 🇺🇦 Ukraine’s Armed Forces
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- 1 year ago
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- Since the beginning of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine on 24 February 2022, Ukrainian soldiers have demonstrated their courage, skill and determination to defend their country.
On 6 December, Ukraine marks its national Day of the Armed Forces, celebrating its army’s dedication, strength and bravery.
NATO joins Ukraine in paying tribute to its soldiers, renewing its unwavering support to ensure that Ukraine prevails against Russian aggression.
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- Meet Olena Osadcha, a Ukrainian 🇺🇦 artist, educator, and rector in Kyiv
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- 1 year ago
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- Olena Osadcha, a Ukrainian artist, educator, and Rector of the Kyiv State Academy of Decorative and Applied Arts and Design, shares her story of resilience and unity.
Following a missile strike on their university, Olena and over 300 students, faculty, and graduates came together, refusing to stop their work. In the face of danger and destruction, they found strength in their shared commitment to education, art, and Ukraine’s future. Olena's unwavering faith in her team and their belief in victory fuels her determination to keep moving forward, even in the most challenging times.
Her story celebrates the power of community, the unbreakable spirit of Ukraine's defenders, and the vital role of
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- Meet Lina, a Ukrainian 🇺🇦 barista who finds strength in bringing small moments of joy to others
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Coffee barista Lina recognizes the hardships faced by those on the front lines, but she also believes that her role —serving coffee with a smile and lifting people’s spirits— helps bring some sunshine to dark days.
Despite daily challenges like power outages, her motivation comes
from the simple act of making others feel better, even in the darkest
times.
Her story is a testament to the power of optimism and the
resilience that can be found in even the smallest acts of kindness.
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- Meet Hennadii, a Ukrainian 🇺🇦 veteran who embodies resilience and unwavering commitment
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- 1 year ago
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- Ukrainian veteran Hennadii reflects on his journey from soldier to writer after losing his leg in service. Despite the loss, he embodies resilience and unwavering commitment.
Now, Hennadii finds purpose in writing, using his words to process the realities of war, share his experiences, and continue growing. His strength comes from within, as he adapts to a new role in his country’s fight for freedom.
His story highlights the quiet courage and determination of Ukraine’s defenders, showing how hope, learning, and inner strength can thrive even after profound loss.
#StandWithUkraine 🇺🇦
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- Ukrainian 🇺🇦 content creators meet the NATO Secretary General at NATO HQ
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- 1 year ago
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- To mark “1,000 days” since Russia’s full-scale war against Ukraine started, Ukrainian content creators were invited to NATO HQ where they met with Secretary General Mark Rutte and attended an artwork showcase featuring a first-of-its kind artistic collaboration meant to symbolise NATO’s support for Ukraine and Ukrainian resilience.
#StandWithUkraine 🇺🇦
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- Meet Iryna and Vasyl, a Ukrainian 🇺🇦 couple who stay strong by focusing on family, friends and hope.
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- 1 year ago
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- ryna and Vasyl
Iryna Khoma (50), a psychologist and social pedagogue, dedicates her time to providing psychological support to military personnel through a helpline. Her husband, Vasyl Khoma (54), is a private entrepreneur specializing in electrical installation work. They live in Kyiv but often retreat to their countryside home in northern Kyiv Oblast to recharge.
What keeps them going is the strength they draw from their family and the reassurance from loved ones - a simple "everything’s okay" from those they care about. Even hearing the familiar sounds of Ukraine’s "birds" in the sky brings them hope and motivation to keep going.
#NATO #StandWithUkraine 🇺🇦
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- Meet Paraskoviia, a Ukrainian 🇺🇦 teacher who finds strength in teaching and inspiring young minds
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- 1 year ago
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- Meet Paraskoviia, a Ukrainian teacher who finds strength in teaching Ukrainian language, inspiring young minds, and shaping the future of a free Ukraine. Her resilience is fueled by the courage of her students, even after sleepless nights spent in fear because of drone attacks
#StandWithUkraine 🇺🇦
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- Meet Yuliia, a Ukrainian 🇺🇦 nurse who finds strength in helping people and supporting her community
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- A Ukrainian nurse shares her personal story of resilience amidst Russia's full-scale invasion. Through her daily struggle, she finds strength in her unwavering commitment to help people and support her community.
Her voice echoes the determination of a nation fighting for its freedom, bolstered by the solidarity and support from NATO. The mini-series illuminates the human faces behind the headlines, showing how courage, international support, and hope sustain Ukraine in its fight to prevail.
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- 1,000 days of full-scale war against Ukraine 🇺🇦
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- 1 year ago
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- On 24 February 2022, Russia launched its brutal full-scale invasion of Ukraine. 19 November 2024 marks 1,000 days since the Ukrainian people began to fear for their lives and for the lives of their loved ones. Since they began to fight for their freedom and democracy, and since they had to suffer attacks, terror and the threatening footsteps of the invader on their homeland.
But these have also been 1,000 days of unprecedented military support, solidarity and humanitarian aid. Thousand days of NATO never ceasing to stand side-by-side with Ukraine. As we mark the sombre milestone of 1,000 days since war has been raging in the country, we reaffirm our commitment to supporting Ukraine in its fight for its freedom, and helping it prevail against Russia’s aggression.
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- NATO’s missions with General Jennie Carignan 🇨🇦 | NATO Through Time Podcast Ep. 8
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- 1 year ago
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- The NATO Through Time podcast dives deep into NATO’s history, reflecting on how the past influences the present – and future – of the longest-lasting alliance in history. This episode features General Jennie Carignan, the head of the Canadian Armed Forces, who reflects on her participation in three of NATO’s major operations and missions.
Why does NATO conduct missions outside of its territory?
What were the different aims and lessons learned of NATO’s missions in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Afghanistan and Iraq?
What is Canada’s role in a transatlantic alliance that is often framed as a balancing act between the United States and European Allies?
In this episode, General Jennie Carignan, Chief of the Defence Staff of the Canadian Armed Forces, walks us through her distinguished military career. She served on a demining team during a peacekeeping mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina, led an engineering regiment during a combat mission in Af...
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- NATO’s Arctic Marines – Journey through the High North
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- 1 year ago
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- NATO’s marines are among the toughest troops in the Alliance. But in the Arctic, tough isn’t enough – marines must be unusually skilled and resilient to survive the freezing temperatures and rugged landscape.
In early 2024, marine forces from several NATO Allies got to test their mettle against the High North, putting their cold weather lessons into practice while learning new tactics from their counterparts during exercise Steadfast Defender 24. Finnish, Italian and Swedish marines worked together to stage amphibious raids on the coast of Norway, while US marines improved their survival skills inland, learning what their Nordic Allies already know: when it comes to deep snow, skis are the only way to get around.
The exercise was particularly poignant for Finland and Sweden, NATO’s two newest members. Finland joined in 2023, while Sweden joined in the midst of the exercise, with many Swedish troops holding impromptu celebrations to mark their accession.
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- More Youth at NATO | Ways to Make an Impact | 15 OCT 2024
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- 2 years ago
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- On 15 October 2024 NATO organised an event that aimed to promote different ways in which young people can engage with the Alliance’s work.
The event highlighted how NATO is working on improving generational diversity, empowering youth voices and offering them more opportunities to get involved and make an impact.
Watch to learn more about two key programmes for young people: the NATO Young Professionals Programme and the upcoming call for applications for the Youth Advisory Board.
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🎤 Donna Farizan, TODAY Contributor, NBC News
▶️ 02:00 Opening Remarks
🗣️ Carlo Borghini, Assistant Secretary General for Executive Management, NATO
▶️ 06:30 NATO Young Professionals Programme: Empowering Youth, Strengthening Leadership
🗣️ Captain Steve White, Branch Head, Digital Strategy and Policy, NATO Digital Staff
🗣️ Prof. Dr. Sergio Coronado, Chief Informati...
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- Are you ready for the ride 🪂
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- 2 years ago
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- US Army Rangers from Charlie Company, 5th Ranger Training Battalion, jump out of a Black Hawk helicopter with MC-6 parachutes over Stringer Drop Zone in Georgia, United States, on 4th October 2024.
Airborne operations demand perfect timing and skill from both pilots and paratroopers. Their ability to deploy troops behind enemy lines makes them a key strategic asset for NATO Allies. With the complexity of these missions, regular training like this one is essential to keep their skills sharp.
Credits: US Army Sergeant 1st Class Austin Berner
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- Shoutout to our soldiers, protecting us on land, in the air, and at sea!
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- 2 years ago
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- This reel pays tribute to the thousands of military personnel engaged in NATO exercises, operations and missions around the world, managing often complex ground, air and naval operations in all types of environments.
The dedication and readiness of these soldiers ensure the safeguard of the Alliance’s one billion citizens.
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- NATO's open door (2009) with Kolinda Grabar-Kitarović 🇭🇷 | NATO Through Time Podcast Ep. 7
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- The NATO Through Time podcast dives deep into NATO’s history, reflecting on how the past influences the present – and future – of the longest-lasting alliance in history. This episode features former President of Croatia Kolinda Grabar-Kitarović, who was instrumental in leading her country, alongside Albania, to NATO membership in 2009.
Chapter Markers:
0:00 Introduction
2:24 Learning about NATO in the former Yugoslavia
6:42 Croatia’s independence in 1991
12:49 NATO's operations in the Western Balkans
18:30 The road to NATO accession in 2009
25:33 Working with Albania to join NATO together
26:31 The situation in the Western Balkans today
30:03 Helping Ukraine deal with the impacts of war
34:35 Preparing NATO for the future
36:37 Outro + reflections on the conversation
What was it like learning about NATO while growing up in the former Yugoslavia?<...
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- How to avoid an argument
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Submariners often spend days and weeks in a confined space with very little privacy. In those environments it’s imperative that any potential disagreements are handled with care and understanding. Here the commanding officer of a Swedish submarine on NATO exercise Dynamic Monarch gives his advice on how to avoid arguments and settle disputes from 90 metres below the North Sea.
During Dynamic Monarch, the world’s most challenging submarine rescue exercise, Allies test various complex submarine rescue systems. The exercise is designed to test the ability of Allied naval forces to operate effectively together and streamline rescue operations in the most challenging of environments, where reaction time and specialist equipment are key to saving lives.
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- Polish 🇵🇱 and Romanian 🇷🇴 soldiers swap rations 🍽️ meals ready to eat | Army food taste test
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Every military in NATO has its field ration, known as MREs (meals-ready-to-eat). While perhaps not the height of culinary expression, these rations give soldiers the calories they need to power through a hard day in the field. From Ally to Ally, their contents differ in sometimes small, sometimes big, but always interesting ways.
Watch a Polish and Romanian soldier swap their ration packs while on exercise near Craiova, Romania. With food ranging from canned pork neck to powdered orange juice, these two soldiers sit down and test traditional meals in a way less traditional setting.
After this tasting session, the ‘Red Scorpions’, as the 26th Infantry Battalion "Neagoe Basarab" of the Romanian Land Forces are known, trained alongside their Polish allies from the 12th Mechanised Brigade. They practised embarking and disembarking from armoured vehicles and clearing simulated explosive devices off of roads and vehicles. The units shared tactics and procedures...
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- Don't flip your phone - this pilot got you covered!
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- US Air Force T-38 Talon pilots from the 87th Flying Training Squadron took off from Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, on 27 September 2024, to support training for future air combat experts.
This video shows one pilot flipping the jet upside down—a bold move that highlights their incredible skill and control. The precision and confidence of this manoeuvre show just how well these NATO pilots are trained for any kind of mission.
Video by Staff Sgt. Jose Miguel Tamondong
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- NATO Secretary General: A job you can’t apply for on LinkedIn
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- NATO has welcomed a new Secretary General for the first time in a decade
Wondering how one becomes NATO Secretary General or who’s responsible for selecting the final candidate? Watch and find out!
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- NATO has a new Secretary General. Here’s what this means
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Yesterday, we said goodbye to Jens Stoltenberg and welcomed Mark Rutte as the new NATO Secretary General 👋
But what exactly is a NATO Secretary General, and how does someone get the job? How long do they serve, and what does a day-to-day look like?
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- NATO’s fighter pilots go head-to-head
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- NATO’s fighter pilots met up for a “dogfighting” competition to sharpen their skills in a series of aerial duels high above Ramstein, Germany.
The first “1 vs 1” event hosted by United States Air Forces in Europe, this competition allowed NATO’s fighter pilots to test their mettle against aircraft they’ve never fought before, providing an invaluable opportunity to familiarise themselves with Allied equipment and tactics.
The competition drew more than 30 jets from nine Allies, namely Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, the United Kingdom and the United States, to Ramstein Air Base in Germany, which hosts the headquarters of NATO’s Allied Air Command.
In this video, NATO asks two pilots who duelled each other – First Lieutenant Alexander “Stitch” Grandt of the German Air Force, and Captain Patrick “HObIT” Pearce of the US Air Force – to break down their aerial engagement and tell us what...
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- ✈︎ ✈︎ ✈︎ ✈︎ 🇺🇸 US Blue Angels flying in formation
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- The U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron - The Blue Angels - return to Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola September 2 flying in formation by the future USS Richard M. McCool, Jr. (LPD 29). Sailors and officers from McCool are scheduled to participate in a commissioning ceremony Sept. 7 at NAS Pensacola’s Allegheny Pier.
Courtesy Video
Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet
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- 9/11 and Article 5 with fmr. NATO Secretary General Lord Robertson | NATO Through Time Podcast Ep. 6
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- The NATO Through Time podcast dives deep into NATO’s history, reflecting on how the past influences the present – and future – of the longest-lasting alliance in history. This episode features former NATO Secretary General Lord Robertson, who was in office during the 9/11 terrorist attacks and led the Alliance through the declaration of Article 5 of the North Atlantic Treaty for the first and only time in its history.
Chapter markers:
0:00 Introduction
4:45 Early life and becoming NATO Secretary General
9:19 Experience of 9/11 at NATO Headquarters
17:08 How does Article 5 work?
19:38 What happened after Article 5 was triggered?
20:58 Was it the right response?
23:26 What else does Article 5 cover?
26:44 Afghanistan and Iraq
30:35 Why did NATO take command of ISAF?
33:05 Relations with Russia
40:29 NATO at 75 compared to NATO at 50
43:39 Advic...
