Putin accuses NATO of preparing for war with Russia.

The entities involved

• Vladimir Putin →

  2nd and 4th President of Russia (2000-2008, 2012-present), 7th and 11th Prime Minister of Russia (1999-2000, 2008-2012), Director of the Federal Security Service (1998-1999) and Deputy Mayor of Saint Petersburg (1994-1996)

  • The UK maintains its policy against direct engagement with Russians while Donald Trump invites Vladimir Putin to the G20 summit.Mon 17:01
  • Ukrainian drone attacks target Russian capital, while Putin is accused of launching war against Ukraine and targets Crimea.Mon 15:05
• NATO →

  intergovernmental military alliance between 32 member states

  • Talks regarding an Iran deal are underway, with a ceasefire reached after deadly exchanges, and Trump supporting Israel.Mon 17:12
  • Kaja Kallas, representing the EU foreign policy chief, is leading talks in Europe concerning security, migration, and connectivity issues ahead of the NATO summit.Mon 16:54

Related events

• Putin could order an attack against a NATO country.Aug 8
• Putin views NATO as a threat to Russia's existence and demonizes the EU as part of the 'collective West'.Jun 7
• A Russian military operation targets NATO interests amidst growing political instability.Sep 23
• Putin is carrying out provocations on NATO territory while Europe struggles to reduce dependence on Russian energy.Sep 22
• Germany needs weapons to counter Putin's threats, and NATO air power is deemed relevant to German defense capabilities.Jul 14