Peace and Security
NATO Assistant Secretary General for Political Affairs and Security Policy visits Geneva
On 23-24 October [2025], NATO’s Assistant Secretary General for Political Affairs and Security Policy, Ambassador Boris Ruge, travelled to Switzerland to conduct high-level talks.
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Secretary General in Washington highlights support for Ukraine
On 21-22 October 2025, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte visited Washington D.C. where he met with the President of the United States, Mr Donald J Trump to discuss NATO’s support for securing an end to the war against Ukraine and a just and lasting peace.
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NATO Deputy Secretary General visits the Republic of Korea
On Tuesday (21 October), NATO Deputy Secretary General Radmila Shekerinska concluded a two-day visit to Seoul.
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NATO Defence Ministers focus on deterrence, counter-drone initiatives, defence investment, and support to Ukraine
NATO Defence Ministers concluded their first meeting since the Summit in The Hague on Wednesday 15th of October.
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NATO Allies cooperate on next-generation training capability
On Wednesday (15 October), 13 Allies (Canada, Czechia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Türkiye and the United Kingdom) agreed to initiate the development of a multinational simulated training capability.
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NATO welcomes Lieutenant General Brooks as the new Deputy Chair of the Military Committee
Brussels, NATO HQ, 13 October – Lieutenant General Winston P. Brooks began his tenure as the newest Deputy Chair of the NATO Military Committee (DCMC).
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Secretary General in Slovenia: NATO is stepping up
On Monday (13 October 2025), NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte visited Ljubljana, Slovenia, where he addressed the 71st Annual Session of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly.
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NATO’s annual nuclear exercise Steadfast Noon begins
On Monday (13 October 2025), NATO began its annual nuclear deterrence exercise Steadfast Noon. The exercise is a long planned, routine training activity and part of NATO’s broader efforts to maintain readiness and ensure transparency around its nuclear posture.
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NATO Ambassadors visit SHAPE
On 9 October 2025, the Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR) General Alexus G. Grynkewich hosted a visit of NATO Ambassadors to Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE) in Mons, Belgium.
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NATO Secretary General at Cyber Defence Conference 2025: “No one stands alone in NATO”
In a video address to NATO’s annual Cyber Defence Conference on Thursday (9 October), NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte emphasised the importance of NATO and Allies continuing to grow stronger in the digital world.
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