"NATO Chief Stoltenberg Set to Extend Mandate for Another Year"
Jens Stoltenberg is set to stay on as NATO's chief for another year, with consensus within the alliance for an extension. The decision comes ahead of a major NATO summit in Lithuania and amidst Russia's war in Ukraine. Stoltenberg, known for his careful rhetoric, has been serving as NATO's chief since 2014 and has had his mandate extended multiple times. The move to retain him is seen as crucial during a politically sensitive time for the alliance. Stoltenberg himself has repeatedly stated that he does not seek an extension.