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In this Nov. 28, 2019, file photo, President Donald Trump, center, with Afghan President Ashraf Ghani and Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Mark Milley, behind him at right, addresses members of the military during a surprise Thanksgiving Day visit at Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan. During his election campaign four years ago, Trump vowed to bring all troops home from endless wars." In recent months, he's only increased the pressure, working to fulfill his campaign promise and get forces home before Election Day. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

Afghanistan troop withdrawal could lead to terrorist attacks on US, allies: NATO chief

By Ben Wolfgang - The Washington Times

In this Feb. 16, 2017, file photo, NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg speaks during a media conference at NATO headquarters in Brussels. (AP Photo/Virginia Mayo, File)

Jens Stoltenberg, NATO chief, warns of high price if troops leave Afghanistan

By Lorne Cook - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020 file photo, Turkey's research vessel, Oruc Reis anchored off the coast of Antalya on the Mediterranean, Turkey. Greece accused neighbor Turkey of undermining efforts to ease a crisis over drilling rights in the eastern Mediterranean on Monday Oct. 12, 2020, after Turkey announced its survey vessel, the Oruc Reis, would be dispatched for a new research mission in disputed waters. (AP Photo/Burhan Ozbilici, File)

NATO chief says Greece, Turkey agree to cancel war games

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NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg speaks during a video conference of NATO Defense Minister at the NATO headquarters in Brussels, Wednesday, June 17, 2020. (Francois Lenoir, Pool Photo via AP) ** FILE **

NATO forces will leave Afghanistan ‘when conditions are met … not before,’ alliance chief says

By Lauren Toms - The Washington Times

NATO chief rules out rushed, early exit from Afghanistan

By LORNE COOK - Associated Press

U.S. Secretary of Defense Mark Esper, left, and NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg participate in a joint press conference at NATO headquarters in Brussels, Friday, June 26, 2020. U.S. Secretary of Defense Mark Esper is at NATO to follow-up on a broad range of issues raised during last week's NATO defense ministerial. (AP Photo/Virginia Mayo, Pool)

Pentagon chief seeks to reassure NATO over US troop plans

By LORNE COOK - Associated Press

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, back row center, speaks during a video conference of NATO Defense Minister at the NATO headquarters in Brussels, Wednesday, June 17, 2020. NATO Defense Ministers begin two days of video talks focused on deterring Russian aggression and a US decision to withdraw thousands of troops from Germany. (Francois Lenoir, Pool Photo via AP)

NATO to probe France-Turkey Med naval incident

By LORNE COOK - Associated Press

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg speaks during a video conference of NATO Defense Minister at the NATO headquarters in Brussels, Wednesday, June 17, 2020. (Francois Lenoir, Pool Photo via AP) ** FILE **

NATO chief says US to consult allies on future troop plans

By LORNE COOK - Associated Press

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg speaks on the second day of the Munich Security Conference in Munich on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020. (AP Photo/Jens Meyer) **FILE**

NATO cooperation has strengthened despite reports of looming U.S. troop withdrawal from Germany

By Lauren Toms - The Washington Times

NATO chief urges allies not to go it alone

By LORNE COOK - Associated Press

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg speaks on the second day of the Munich Security Conference in Munich on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020. (AP Photo/Jens Meyer) **FILE**

Jens Stoltenberg, NATO secretary-general: COVID-19 pandemic has ‘magnified’ global tensions

By Lauren Toms - The Washington Times

Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a meeting via video conference at the Novo-Ogaryovo residence outside Moscow, Russia, Monday, June 8, 2020. Russia says it will partially reopen the country's borders as the country eases coronavirus restrictions. (Alexei Nikolsky, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

Secretary-General: NATO to push for arms control with Russia despite crumbling treaties

By Lauren Toms - The Washington Times

In this Monday, March 9, 2020, photo released by the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD), a Russian Tu-142 maritime reconnaissance aircraft, top right, is intercepted near the Alaska coastline. U.S. and Canadian aircraft intercepted and escorted two Russian jets that flew over the Beaufort Sea near the Alaska coastline, military officials said Tuesday. The Russian Tu-142 maritime reconnaissance aircraft were escorted by F-22 and CF-18 planes, the North American Aerospace Defense Command said in a release. The Russian jets never left international airspace during the duration of the four-hour flight on Monday, but did come within 50 miles of the Alaska coast. (North American Aerospace Defense Command via AP) ** FILE **

NATO allies seeking Russia’s return to compliance of Open Skies Treaty

By Lauren Toms - The Washington Times

Land Force Commanders from allied NATO and partner nations with Poland's General Jaroslaw Mika, center, met to discuss the execution of DEFENDER-Europe 20 during a conference held at the Headquarters of the U.S. Army in Europe in Wiesbaden, Germany, March 6, 2020. The commander of Poland's armed forces, General Jaroslaw Mika, was diagnosed with the new coronavirus as he returned home, the Polish Defense Ministry said. For most people, the new coronavirus causes only mild or moderate symptoms, such as fever and cough. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness, including pneumonia. (U.S. Army Europe/Stephen Perez via AP)

NATO says its role not hit by virus as Russia drills troops

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A Russian navy landing vessel unloads an armored vehicle as military helicopters fly overhead during Russian military maneuvers Vostok 2018 on the training ground &quot;Klerk,&quot; about 50 kilometers (31 miles) south of Vladivostok, Russian Far East port, Russia, Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018. The weeklong Vostok 2018 maneuvers are the largest war games Russia ever had. (AP Photo/Sergei Grits)

Coronavirus precautions force NATO to adjust exercises despite increased Russian military activity

By Lauren Toms - The Washington Times

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg addresses European Parliament Foreign Affairs committee members at the European Parliament in Brussels, Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2020. Stoltenberg told lawmakers that NATO needs to beef up its military training operation in Iraq once the government in Baghdad requests that it resume work. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco)

NATO chief seeks beefed-up training role in Iraq

By LORNE COOK - Associated Press

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, left, and British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, right, welcome U.S. President Donald Trump during a NATO leaders meeting at The Grove hotel and resort in Watford, Hertfordshire, England, Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019. NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg rejected Wednesday French criticism that the military alliance is suffering from brain death, and insisted that the organization is adapting to modern challenges. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco)

The Latest: Greece and Turkey note ‘differences’

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President Donald Trump listens as French President Emmanuel Macron speaks during a meeting at Winfield House during the NATO summit, Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2019, in London. (AP Photo/ Evan Vucci)

AP FACT CHECK: Trump’s misstatements at NATO summit

By HOPE YEN and JILL LAWLESS - Associated Press

NATO Secretary General, Jens Stoltenberg speaks during a media conference at NATO headquarters in Brussels, Friday, Nov. 29, 2019. (AP Photo/Virginia Mayo)

NATO seeks to head off budget row saying spending is rising

By LORNE COOK - Associated Press

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, left is welcomed by French President Emmanuel Macron at the Elysee Palace in Paris, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019. NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg is to meet in Paris with French President Emmanuel Macron, whose recent public statement that it is &quot;brain dead&quot; has shaken the military alliance. (AP Photo/Michel Euler)

US to pay less into NATO budget as Macron urges deep talks

By SYLVIE CORBET - Associated Press