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Chair of the NATO Military Committee visits Turkiye

Handout photo - The Chair of the NATO Military Committee (CMC), Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone, visited Turkiye, upon the invitation of the Chief of the Turkish General Staff, General Metin Gurak. During his engagements with General Metin Gurak, the discussions focused on the road to the NATO Summit in The Hague, next week. Among other priorities, Admiral Cavo Dragone underscored in particular the importance for Allies to invest more in deterrence and defence. The CMC also praised Turkiye's significant contributions within the Alliance, highlighting the country’s support and participation in NATO missions and exercise activities. Turkiye devotes more than 2 percent of its GDP in defence, and is channeling significant investment into its defence industrial base, working in close conjunction with countries across Europe and the United States. While in Ankara, the Chair paid his respects to the memory of Turkiye's fallen soldiers, by participating in a wreath-laying ceremony in Anıtkabir. In addition, he took th

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Chair of the NATO Military Committee visits Turkiye

Handout photo - The Chair of the NATO Military Committee (CMC), Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone, visited Turkiye, upon the invitation of the Chief of the Turkish General Staff, General Metin Gurak. During his engagements with General Metin Gurak, the discussions focused on the road to the NATO Summit in The Hague, next week. Among other priorities, Admiral Cavo Dragone underscored in particular the importance for Allies to invest more in deterrence and defence. The CMC also praised Turkiye's significant contributions within the Alliance, highlighting the country’s support and participation in NATO missions and exercise activities. Turkiye devotes more than 2 percent of its GDP in defence, and is channeling significant investment into its defence industrial base, working in close conjunction with countries across Europe and the United States. While in Ankara, the Chair paid his respects to the memory of Turkiye's fallen soldiers, by participating in a wreath-laying ceremony in Anıtkabir. In addition, he took th

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Chair of the NATO Military Committee visits Turkiye

Handout photo - The Chair of the NATO Military Committee (CMC), Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone, visited Turkiye, upon the invitation of the Chief of the Turkish General Staff, General Metin Gurak. During his engagements with General Metin Gurak, the discussions focused on the road to the NATO Summit in The Hague, next week. Among other priorities, Admiral Cavo Dragone underscored in particular the importance for Allies to invest more in deterrence and defence. The CMC also praised Turkiye's significant contributions within the Alliance, highlighting the country’s support and participation in NATO missions and exercise activities. Turkiye devotes more than 2 percent of its GDP in defence, and is channeling significant investment into its defence industrial base, working in close conjunction with countries across Europe and the United States. While in Ankara, the Chair paid his respects to the memory of Turkiye's fallen soldiers, by participating in a wreath-laying ceremony in Anıtkabir. In addition, he took th

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Chair of the NATO Military Committee visits Turkiye

Handout photo - The Chair of the NATO Military Committee (CMC), Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone, visited Turkiye, upon the invitation of the Chief of the Turkish General Staff, General Metin Gurak. During his engagements with General Metin Gurak, the discussions focused on the road to the NATO Summit in The Hague, next week. Among other priorities, Admiral Cavo Dragone underscored in particular the importance for Allies to invest more in deterrence and defence. The CMC also praised Turkiye's significant contributions within the Alliance, highlighting the country’s support and participation in NATO missions and exercise activities. Turkiye devotes more than 2 percent of its GDP in defence, and is channeling significant investment into its defence industrial base, working in close conjunction with countries across Europe and the United States. While in Ankara, the Chair paid his respects to the memory of Turkiye's fallen soldiers, by participating in a wreath-laying ceremony in Anıtkabir. In addition, he took th

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17th Annual Kyiv Security Forum begins in Kyiv

Chair of the NATO Military Committee (2021-2025), Admiral Rob Bauer attends the 17th Annual Kyiv Security Forum, Kyiv, Ukraine, on May 8, 2025. (Photo by Pavlo Bahmut/Ukrinform)

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17th Annual Kyiv Security Forum begins in Kyiv

Chair of the NATO Military Committee (2021-2025), Admiral Rob Bauer attends the 17th Annual Kyiv Security Forum, Kyiv, Ukraine, on May 8, 2025. (Photo by Pavlo Bahmut/Ukrinform)

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17th Annual Kyiv Security Forum begins in Kyiv

Chair of the NATO Military Committee (2021-2025), Admiral Rob Bauer attends the 17th Annual Kyiv Security Forum, Kyiv, Ukraine, on May 8, 2025. (Photo by Pavlo Bahmut/Ukrinform)

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17th Annual Kyiv Security Forum begins in Kyiv

Chair of the NATO Military Committee (2021-2025), Admiral Rob Bauer, Chief Professional Conduct and Culture of the Canadian Armed Forces, Lieutenant-General Jacques Paul-Robert Prevost, Director of the Joint Planning and Command Staff at the Federal Ministry of Defence of Germany and head of the Special Staff for Ukraine Christian Freuding, Deputy State Secretary at the Ministry of Defence of Latvia, Major General Andis Dilans and Strategic Advisor to the Directorate of Strategic Planning and Policy of the General Staff of the Swedish Armed Forces, General Lars-Olof Corneliusson (L to R) attend the 17th Annual Kyiv Security Forum, Kyiv, Ukraine, on May 8, 2025. (Photo by Pavlo Bahmut/Ukrinform)

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17th Annual Kyiv Security Forum begins in Kyiv

Chair of the NATO Military Committee (2021-2025), Admiral Rob Bauer and Chief Professional Conduct and Culture of the Canadian Armed Forces, Lieutenant-General Jacques Paul-Robert Prevost attend the 17th Annual Kyiv Security Forum, Kyiv, Ukraine, on May 8, 2025. (Photo by Pavlo Bahmut/Ukrinform)

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Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone visits Ukraine

KYIV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 7, 2025 - Ukrinform Director General Serhii Cherevatyi (L) and Chairman of the NATO Military Committee, Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone, who is on his first visit to Ukraine, look at a Ukrainian flag during their meeting, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine. (Photo by Hennadii Minchenko/Ukrinform)

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Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone visits Ukraine

KYIV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 7, 2025 - Chairman of the NATO Military Committee, Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone, who is on his first visit to Ukraine, addresses Ukrainians at the Ukrinform Ukrainian National News Agency, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine. (Photo by Hennadii Minchenko/Ukrinform)

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Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone visits Ukraine

KYIV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 7, 2025 - Ukrinform Director General Serhii Cherevatyi (R) shakes hands with Chairman of the NATO Military Committee, Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone, who is on his first visit to Ukraine, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine. (Photo by Hennadii Minchenko/Ukrinform)

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Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone visits Ukraine

KYIV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 7, 2025 - Ukrinform Director General Serhii Cherevatyi (L) and Chairman of the NATO Military Committee, Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone, who is on his first visit to Ukraine, hold a Ukrainian flag during their meeting, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine. (Photo by Hennadii Minchenko/Ukrinform)

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Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone visits Ukraine

KYIV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 7, 2025 - Chairman of the NATO Military Committee, Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone, who is on his first visit to Ukraine, addresses Ukrainians at the Ukrinform Ukrainian National News Agency, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine. (Photo by Hennadii Minchenko/Ukrinform)

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Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone visits Ukraine

KYIV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 7, 2025 - Chairman of the NATO Military Committee, Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone, who is on his first visit to Ukraine, meets with Ukrinform Director General Serhii Cherevatyi, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine. (Photo by Hennadii Minchenko/Ukrinform)

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Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone visits Ukraine

KYIV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 7, 2025 - Chairman of the NATO Military Committee, Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone, who is on his first visit to Ukraine, meets with Ukrinform Director General Serhii Cherevatyi, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine. (Photo by Hennadii Minchenko/Ukrinform)

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Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone visits Ukraine

KYIV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 7, 2025 - Chairman of the NATO Military Committee, Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone, who is on his first visit to Ukraine, addresses Ukrainians at the Ukrinform Ukrainian National News Agency, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine. (Photo by Hennadii Minchenko/Ukrinform)

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Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone visits Ukraine

KYIV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 7, 2025 - Ukrinform Director General Serhii Cherevatyi (L) talks with Chairman of the NATO Military Committee, Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone (R), who is on his first visit to Ukraine, during their meeting, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.(Photo by Hennadii Minchenko/Ukrinform)

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Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone visits Ukraine

KYIV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 7, 2025 - Chairman of the NATO Military Committee, Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone, who is on his first visit to Ukraine, addresses Ukrainians at the Ukrinform Ukrainian National News Agency, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine. (Photo by Hennadii Minchenko/Ukrinform)

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Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone visits Ukraine

KYIV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 7, 2025 - Chairman of the NATO Military Committee, Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone, who is on his first visit to Ukraine, meets with Ukrinform Director General Serhii Cherevatyi, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine. (Photo by Hennadii Minchenko/Ukrinform)

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Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone visits Ukraine

KYIV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 7, 2025 - Chairman of the NATO Military Committee, Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone, who is on his first visit to Ukraine, records his address to Ukrainians at the Ukrinform Ukrainian National News Agency, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine. (Photo by Hennadii Minchenko/Ukrinform)

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Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone visits Ukraine

KYIV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 7, 2025 - Chairman of the NATO Military Committee, Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone, who is on his first visit to Ukraine, addresses Ukrainians at the Ukrinform Ukrainian National News Agency, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine. (Photo by Hennadii Minchenko/Ukrinform)

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Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone visits Ukraine

KYIV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 7, 2025 - Ukrinform Director General Serhii Cherevatyi (L) talks with Chairman of the NATO Military Committee, Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone (R), who is on his first visit to Ukraine, during their meeting, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.(Photo by Hennadii Minchenko/Ukrinform)

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Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone visits Ukraine

KYIV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 7, 2025 - Chairman of the NATO Military Committee, Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone (L), who is on his first visit to Ukraine, talks with Ukrinform Director General Serhii Cherevatyi, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine. (Photo by Hennadii Minchenko/Ukrinform)

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Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone visits Ukraine

KYIV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 7, 2025 - Ukrinform Director General Serhii Cherevatyi (R) talks with Chairman of the NATO Military Committee, Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone, who is on his first visit to Ukraine, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine. (Photo by Hennadii Minchenko/Ukrinform)

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Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone visits Ukraine

KYIV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 7, 2025 - Chairman of the NATO Military Committee, Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone, who is on his first visit to Ukraine, addresses Ukrainians at the Ukrinform Ukrainian National News Agency, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine. (Photo by Hennadii Minchenko/Ukrinform)

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UK: Protesters Gather Outside Glasgow Hampden Park Ahead Of Women’s Euro 2025 Qualifier Versus Israel

Protesters gathered outside Hampden Park stadium in Glasgow on Friday, May 31, ahead of the UEFA Women's Euro 2025 qualifier match between Scotland and Israel to protest against Israel's military operation in Gaza.

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Zelensky Meets NATO Military Committee Chair - Kyiv

Handout photo shows Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky meets with Chairman of the NATO Military Committee Admiral Robert Bauer in Kyiv, Ukraine on March 21, 2024. Zelenskyy briefed Bauer on Ukraine's urgent defence needs. He specifically emphasised the critical need for additional air defence systems to reliably protect Ukrainians from the constant missile and drone attacks. Photo by Ukrainian Presidency via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Zelensky Meets NATO Military Committee Chair - Kyiv

Handout photo shows Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky meets with Chairman of the NATO Military Committee Admiral Robert Bauer in Kyiv, Ukraine on March 21, 2024. Zelenskyy briefed Bauer on Ukraine's urgent defence needs. He specifically emphasised the critical need for additional air defence systems to reliably protect Ukrainians from the constant missile and drone attacks. Photo by Ukrainian Presidency via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Zelensky Meets NATO Military Committee Chair - Kyiv

Handout photo shows Chairman of the NATO Military Committee Admiral Robert Bauer meets with Ukrainian President in Kyiv, Ukraine on March 21, 2024. Zelenskyy briefed Bauer on Ukraine's urgent defence needs. He specifically emphasised the critical need for additional air defence systems to reliably protect Ukrainians from the constant missile and drone attacks. Photo by Ukrainian Presidency via ABACAPRESS.COM

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UK: Pro-Palestine Protest In Glasgow Ahead Of World Athletics Indoor Championships

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators gathered in Glasgow on Tuesday, February 27, ahead of the World Athletics Indoor Championships, which will start on March 1, protesting against the participation of Israeli athletes.

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NATO Defense Ministers Meeting - Brussels

Handout photo shows Admiral Rob Bauer (Chair NATO Military Committee) during a meeting of NATO Ministers of Defense in Brussels, Belgium on February 15, 2024. Photo by NATO via ABACAPRESS.COM

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NATO Defense Ministers Meeting - Brussels

Handout photo shows Left to right: Admiral Rob Bauer (Chair NATO Military Committee) talking with Antti Häkkänen (Minister of Defence, Finland) during a meeting of NATO Ministers of Defense in Brussels, Belgium on February 15, 2024. Photo by NATO via ABACAPRESS.COM

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NATO Defense Ministers Meeting - Brussels

Handout photo shows Left to right: Hanno Pevkur Minister of Defence, Estonia) with Admiral Rob Bauer (Chair NATO Military Committee) and Antti Häkkänen (Minister of Defence, Finland) during a meeting of NATO Ministers of Defense in Brussels, Belgium on February 15, 2024. Photo by NATO via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Turkish parliament to discuss Sweden's NATO bid next week

STORY: Turkish parliament to discuss Sweden's NATO bid next week SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 22, 2023/File DATELINE: Dec. 23, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:14 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Turkish parliament (courtesy of ihlas news agency) 2. various of the headquarters of NATO 3. various of a meeting between Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson in Türkiye (file) 4. various of a meeting among Türkiye, Sweden, Finland and NATO in Türkiye (file) STORYLINE: Turkish parliament's foreign affairs committee said on Friday that it would discuss Sweden's NATO bid next week. The committee said in a statement that the review of the bid is scheduled for Dec. 26. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan signed Sweden's NATO accession protocol and submitted it to the parliament in October. For ratification, the bill needs to be approved by the commission before being put to a full parliament vote. After Russia launched its military operation in Uk

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NATO Foreign Ministers Summit - Brussels

Handout photo shows Left to right: General Philippe Lavigne (Supreme Allied Commander Transformation); Admiral Rob Bauer (Chair NATO Military Committee); Krišjānis Kariņš (Minister of Foreign Affairs, Latvia); Antony J. Blinken (US Secretary of State); NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg; NATO Deputy Secretary General Mircea Geoană; General Christopher G. Cavoli (Supreme Allied Commander Europe) during NATO Foreign Ministers Summit on November 29, 2023 in Brussels, Belgium. Photo by NATO via ABACAPRESS.COM

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NATO Foreign Ministers Summit - Brussels

Handout photo shows Left to right: General Christopher G. Cavoli (Supreme Allied Commander Europe) with Admiral Rob Bauer (Chair NATO Military Committee) and Antony J. Blinken (US Secretary of State) during NATO Foreign Ministers Summit on November 29, 2023 in Brussels, Belgium. Photo by NATO via ABACAPRESS.COM

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NATO Foreign Ministers Summit - Brussels

Handout photo shows Left to right: NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg with Annalena Baerbock (MInister of Foreign Affairs, Germany) and Admiral Rob Bauer (Chair NATO Military Committee) Brussels, Belgium, November 28, 2023. Photo by NATO via ABACAPRESS.COM

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NATO Summit Day 2 - Vilnius

Handout photo shows Left to right: Mark Rutte (Prime Minister of The Netherlands) talking with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg and Admiral Rob Bauer (Chair NATO Military Committee) during day 2 of the NATO Summit on July 12, 2023 in Vilnius, Lithuania. The summit is bringing together NATO members and partner countries heads of state from July 11-12 to chart the alliance's future, with Sweden's application for membership and Russia's ongoing war in Ukraine as major topics on the summit agenda. Photo by NATO via ABACAPRESS.COM

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NATO Summit Day 2 - Vilnius

Handout photo shows Left to right: President Suk Yeol Yoon (Republic of Korea) with Admiral Rob Bauer (Chair NATO Military Committee) during day 2 of the NATO Summit on July 12, 2023 in Vilnius, Lithuania. The summit is bringing together NATO members and partner countries heads of state from July 11-12 to chart the alliance's future, with Sweden's application for membership and Russia's ongoing war in Ukraine as major topics on the summit agenda. Photo by NATO via ABACAPRESS.COM

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NATO Summit Day 2 - Vilnius

Handout photo shows Left to right: Dan Neculăescu (NATO Permanent Representative, Romania); President Klaus Werner Iohannis (Romania); NATO Deputy Secretary General Mircea Geoană; Admiral Rob Bauer (Chair NATO Military Committee); NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg during day 2 of the NATO Summit on July 12, 2023 in Vilnius, Lithuania. The summit is bringing together NATO members and partner countries heads of state from July 11-12 to chart the alliance's future, with Sweden's application for membership and Russia's ongoing war in Ukraine as major topics on the summit agenda. Photo by NATO via ABACAPRESS.COM

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NATO Summit - North Atlantic Council Meeting With Sweden

Handout photo shows Left to right: President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan (Türkiye) with Admiral Rob Bauer (Chair NATO Military Committee) at the meeting of the North Atlantic Council at the level of Heads of State and Government, with Sweden, during the NATO Summit in Vilnius, Lithuania on July 11, 2023. The NATO summit kicked off in Lithuania's capital on Tuesday, after Turkey withdrew its objections to Sweden joining the alliance - a major boost that will help to alleviate tensions in Vilnius. Photo by NATO via ABACAPRESS.COM

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NATO Summit - North Atlantic Council Meeting With Sweden

Handout photo shows Left to right: President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan (Türkiye) with Admiral Rob Bauer (Chair NATO Military Committee) at the meeting of the North Atlantic Council at the level of Heads of State and Government, with Sweden, during the NATO Summit in Vilnius, Lithuania on July 11, 2023. The NATO summit kicked off in Lithuania's capital on Tuesday, after Turkey withdrew its objections to Sweden joining the alliance - a major boost that will help to alleviate tensions in Vilnius. Photo by NATO via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Canadian PM At NATO Summit - Lithuania

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Latvian Prime Minister Krisjanis Karins, Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas, NATO Military Committee Chair Rob Bauer and moderator The German Marshall Fund of the United States President Heather Conley participate in the NATO Summit Public Forum Panel, Tuesday, July 11, 2023 in Vilnius, Lithuania. Photo by Adrian Wyld/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bryssel - Suomi Natoon

Chair of the military committee Lieutenant Admiral Rob Bauer at the NATO headquarters in Brussels, Belgium on April 4, 2023 - the day when Finland became the 31st member state of The North Atlantic Treaty Organization NATO. LEHTIKUVA / EMMI KORHONEN - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Emmi Korhonen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Bryssel - Suomi Natoon

Chair of the military committee Lieutenant Admiral Rob Bauer at the NATO headquarters in Brussels, Belgium on April 4, 2023 - the day when Finland became the 31st member state of The North Atlantic Treaty Organization NATO. LEHTIKUVA / EMMI KORHONEN - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Emmi Korhonen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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NATO Summit - Arrival Of Leaders - Brussels

Handout - Air Chief Marshal Sir Stuart Peach (Chair of the Military Committee) arrives at NATO Headquarters for the NATO Summit in Brussels, Belgium on June 14, 2021. Photo by NATO via ABACAPRESS.COM EDITORIAL USE ONLY

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Petr Pavel

Former chairman of the NATO Military Committee and founder of the Together Stronger initiative general Petr Pavel, wearing a shield, speaks during a debate on coronavirus spread in Prague, Czech Republic, September 23, 2020. (CTK Photo/Zdenek Rerych)

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Petr Pavel

Former chairman of the NATO Military Committee and founder of the Together Stronger initiative general Petr Pavel, wearing a shield, speaks during a debate on coronavirus spread in Prague, Czech Republic, September 23, 2020. (CTK Photo/Zdenek Rerych)

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Petr Pavel

Former chairman of the NATO Military Committee and founder of the Together Stronger initiative general Petr Pavel, wearing a shield, speaks during a debate on coronavirus spread in Prague, Czech Republic, September 23, 2020. (CTK Photo/Zdenek Rerych)