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For the first time in decades, NATO has a plan to fight Russia. Now it just needs the forces to do it.

As the band marched past NATO foreign ministers celebrating the alliance’s 75th anniversary, there was confidence that NATO itself will march on as well, repurposed by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Refinanced too, by a mixture of American cajoling of underspending European members and those countries’ own growing security fears. The alliance is facing the new reality, writes Political Editor Nick Powell.

Founded in 1949 with a commitment to collective defence and peace, NATO's recent expansion represents a strategic shift, reinforcing unity against external threats, particularly from Russia.

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov made the announcement on direct confrontation as NATO leaders and diplomats gathered for a ceremony in Brussels marking 75 years of the security bloc

There are good reasons to believe that 2024 will be more important than the average year in the trajectory of global politics.

Jens Stoltenberg, secretary-general of the alliance, praised the bond between America and European allies and pledged to continue supporting Ukraine

Polish President Andrzej Duda has made a bold proposal to NATO member states, advocating for an increase in defense spending from 2% to 3% of GDP, Rzeczpospolita reported on April 4.

NATO chief Stoltenberg hailed the success of the allianc, saying it is "bigger, stronger, and more united than ever".

NATO marked the 75th anniveraary of the North Atlantic Treaty Thursday as foreign ministers from member nations gathered in Brussels.

NATO believes that Russian leader Vladimir Putin will try to postpone the announcement of another wave of mobilisation. Source: European Pravda's correspondent from Brussels, citing a NATO official who spoke on condition of anonymity Details: Reportedly, Russia is currently able to recruit approximately 30,000 additional troops per month to compensate for losses and support its offensive.