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NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg expresses scepticism regarding China's plan to end the war in Ukraine, arguing that Beijing "doesn't have much credibility". SOUNDBITE
NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg echoes US concerns that China may supply Russia with weapons to help it pursue its war against Ukraine. "We are also increasingly concerned that China may be planning to provide lethal support for Russia's war," the US-led defence alliance's chief says. SOUNDBITE
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, European Council President Charles Michel and North Atlantic Treaty Organization Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg sign a joint cooperation declaration as NATO and the EU seek to ramp up cooperation after Russia's invasion of Ukraine upended the European security order. IMAGES
The NATO leaders meeting in Madrid is set to label Russia a direct menace to their security as they overhaul the alliance's defences in response to the war on Ukraine, NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg says. SOUNDBITE
The United States says it stands firmly behind Lithuania and NATO commitments to defend it after Russia warned the EU member country over restrictions on rail transit. "We stand by our NATO allies and we stand by Lithuania," State Department spokesman Ned Price tells reporters. SOUNDBITE
US President Joe Biden warns that NATO faces new challenges in dealing with China and Russia, but vowed to renew Washington's support for its allies at the alliance's summit. SOUNDBITE