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North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) began coordinating regular arms deliveries to Ukraine, largely funded by the Netherlands and sourced from the US. The effort aims to streamline battlefield supplies amid Russia’s intensified attacks, with $500 million in equipment expected to arrive this month.
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About North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO):
| Feature | Description |
| Full Form | North Atlantic Treaty Organization |
| Established | 1949 (via Washington Treaty) |
| Headquarters | Brussels, Belgium |
| Current Members | 32 countries (as of 2025) |
| Latest Member | Finland (joined in 2023) |
| Nature | Military and political alliance |
| Primary Objective | Collective Security – safeguarding freedom & security of member states via political & military means |
- Key Principle – Article 5 (Collective Defense): An attack on one member is considered an attack on all.Invoked only once – after the 9/11 attacks in 2001.
- Founding Members (12): 🇧🇪 Belgium, 🇨🇦 Canada, 🇩🇰 Denmark, 🇫🇷 France, 🇮🇸 Iceland, 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇱🇺 Luxembourg, 🇳🇱 Netherlands, 🇳🇴 Norway, 🇵🇹 Portugal, 🇬🇧 UK, 🇺🇸 USA
- Non-NATO EU Countries: Austria, Ireland, Malta, Cyprus (neutral/non-aligned)
- India and NATO: India is NOT a North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) member. However, engages through dialogue platforms on global strategic issues (e.g., Afghanistan, Indo-Pacific).
Geopolitical Significance:
- Baltic States (Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania): North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) members bordering Russia & Belarus.
- The region has seen increased NATO deployments post-Ukraine war (2022).
- Belarus acts as Russia’s strategic partner—making NATO exercises in these zones highly sensitive.
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