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Ukraine conflict dominated NATO summit

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NATO will increase the number of troops in high readiness and put more troops on its eastern flank. Ukraine’s president will talk to the group through a video link. NATO nations have already pledged billions of dollars in military aid to Kyiv, and will agree on a “complete assistance package”. NATO leaders planned to invite … Read more

Chinese envoy asks NATO not to escalate Ukraine crisis conflict

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China’s UN envoy asked NATO not to start a fight between the blocs or a new Cold War. Zhang Jun said NATO’s five eastward expansions after the Cold War failed to safeguard Europe and produced the seeds of conflict. China is concerned about the policy implications of NATO’s “Strategic Concept”. UNITED NATIONS: China’s permanent representative … Read more

Griner returns: U.S. ‘effectively’ looking for WNBA star from Russia

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Griner

The United States is attempting to determine WNBA star Brittney Griner’s confinement in Russia. The White House public safety guide declined to give any subtleties about the case. Washington has called on Russia to deliver the player home. Griner has been held since February and has to deal with upwards of 10 years in jail … Read more

Tayyip Erdogan says will meet Biden on sidelines of NATO meeting

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Erdogan will meet Biden on the sidelines of the NATO summit in Madrid. The two leaders’ relationship has been cold since Biden’s election. Sweden and Finland have asked to join NATO, but Turkey is against them joining the Western military alliance. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced on Tuesday that he would meet US President … Read more

Stoltenberg: NATO will increase the number of troops on high alert to above 300,000

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 NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg stated in Brussels that “Russia has walked away from the cooperation and the dialogue that NATO has tried to create with Russia for many years. U.S. President Donald Trump, who threatened to withdraw Washington from the alliance, the NATO summit from June 28 to 30 comes at a crucial time for … Read more

NATO is preparing to confront Russia with its largest force since the Cold War, deploying “far over” 300,000 soldiers

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The largest force deployed by NATO since the Cold War, approximately 300,000 soldiers are expected to be sent into battle with Russia. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, a non-NATO member, prompted a huge increase in “high readiness” forces. At a briefing on Monday at the NATO headquarters in Brussels, Jens Stoltenberg said: “All together, this is … Read more

Zelensky urges G7 to help end Ukraine war by winter

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Zelensky

President Zelensky urges world powers to help end the war. G7 leaders plan new sanctions and vow to support Kyiv “as long as it takes”. Shelling continues in and around the eastern city of Lysychansk. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday urged world powers to do their utmost to help end Russia’s invasion by the … Read more

NATO will significantly expand its high-readiness forces to 300,000

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  • NATO to boost the number of its forces at high readiness to over 300,000.
  • NATO response force now consists of approximately 40,000 troops.
  • Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg made the announcement in advance of this week’s NATO meeting in Madrid.

The NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg, announced on Monday that NATO will significantly boost the number of its forces at high readiness to over 300,000.

Read more: Reznikov: NATO’s plan should include deploying air defence systems in Ukraine

“We will transform the NATO response force and increase the number of our high readiness forces to well over 300,000,” he told reporters in advance of this week’s NATO meeting in Madrid.

The NATO response force now consists of approximately 40,000 troops.

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Turkey detains Greek on spying accusations

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Turkey

Turkish media revealed over the weekend that Ampara worked in Turkey while masquerading as a businessman. He was caught in the city of Gaziantep in southeast Turkey, near the border with Syria. Turkish media said he compiled information about border security and transferred it to Greek intelligence. Turkey arrested a Greek man on charges of … Read more

Death toll of children in Afghanistan earthquake grows to 155

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The majority of youngsters perished in Paktika’s Gayan district, which remained in ruins. The earthquake has also left an estimated 65 orphaned or unaccompanied children. It has become a test of the Taliban’s ability to run the country and the international community’s willingness to help. GAYAN, Afghanistan: At least 155 children were killed in last … Read more

NATO promise assistance to the Baltics and Ukraine

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NATO

When NATO leaders convene on Tuesday for a three-day summit, they will ask Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan  After failures in Afghanistan and internal strife under the administration of former U.S. President Donald Trump Diplomats reported that talks among the frequently fractious organisation were still ongoing, but leaders hoped to reach agreements  When NATO leaders convene … Read more

Reznikov: NATO’s plan should include deploying air defence systems in Ukraine

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Reznikov

The security of all of Europe is threatened by missile attacks on Ukraine launched from Russia, Belarus, or the Caspian Sea. Russian terrorists have once more committed war crimes by launching missiles towards a number of tranquil Ukrainian cities. Oleksii Reznikov, Ukraine’s defence minister, wrote on Facebook that a “fast response to this issue should … Read more

Turkey arrests Greek on spying charges: police

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Turkey arrests Greek

The agent, named M.A.A., was apprehended near Turkey’s border with Syria in southeastern city of Gaziantep. He compiled information about our country’s border security and transferred it to Greece. The Greek foreign ministry says his disappearance had been reported to its embassy in Ankara a few weeks ago. Turkey arrested a Greek citizen on suspicion … Read more

‘Electrified’ NATO is preparing a new 200,000-strong force to “wipe Russia off the Earth” if Putin invades

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Putin

According to reports, NATO plans to build a new 200,000-strong force to “wipe Russia off the earth” if Putin invades an ally nation. The new Allied Reaction Force (ARF) will be six times bigger than the NATO Response Force, the current force that is prepared to thwart Russian assault (NRF). In the event that Putin … Read more

Mark Sedwill, ex-civil servant joins BAE Systems board

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BAE Systems

Lord Mark Sedwill has been named as a non-executive director of BAE Systems. Sedwill served as British ambassador and NATO envoy in Afghanistan. Ex-national security adviser and cabinet secretary, and Home Office permanent secretary also served in civil service roles. Lord Mark Sedwill, a former diplomat and senior civil servant, has been named as a … Read more

G7 and NATO leaders will increase pressure on Russia and monitor China, according to U.S. officials

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G7 and NATO

Before travelling to Madrid for the summit, where NATO is anticipated to announce plans to increase its soldiers in eastern Europe, President Joe Biden will meet with other G7 leaders in southern Germany on Saturday. The leaders of Australia, Japan, South Korea, and New Zealand were invited to the NATO summit for the first time … Read more

Lithuanians near Kaliningrad have faith in NATO after threatening by Russia

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Residents living close across the border who trusted NATO membership to stop any potential military action  In response to EU sanctions that went into effect, Lithuania has closed the route for the transit of steel  The United States and its allies slapped some of the toughest sanctions in modern history after Russia invaded Ukraine Residents … Read more

Zelensky will give a video call speech at the NATO summit in Madrid

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Volodymyr Zelensky, the president of Ukraine, will deliver a video address during the opening session of the NATO summit in Madrid. “The president of Ukraine … has been invited to participate in the summit via video link. He noted that the event will result in the adoption of a new NATO strategic concept for the … Read more

Russia warns NATO-member

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Vilnius has restricted the transit of products sanctioned by the European Union across Lithuanian territory to and from Kaliningrad. Russia’s foreign ministry urged that Vilnius immediately reconsider what it called a “openly hostile” decision. Lithuania claimed it was only carrying out EU sanctions. On Monday, Russia warned NATO member Lithuania that unless cargo transportation to … Read more

Hopes fade for swift NATO accession for Finland, Sweden

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The Nordic countries’ membership applications to NATO have been stalled after Ankara’s objections. Any NATO membership deal must be unanimously approved by all 30 members, and now fears are mounting that Turkey could delay their bids indefinitely. Sweden’s foreign minister has told Swedish media that “we should be prepared for this to take some time”. … Read more

Russia warns Lithuania after ‘blockade’

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Lithuania

Lithuania has blocked rail transport of commodities subject to EU sanctions to Kaliningrad. Russian foreign ministry summons Lithuanian chargé d’affaires in Moscow. Russia could respond with “painful” actions that would be “extremely painful” for Lithuania. Russia has warned Lithuania of retaliation after the Baltic state blocked rail transport of commodities subject to EU sanctions to … Read more

NATO hosts a trio Turkey-Sweden-Finland talks

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NATO

NATO has convened trilateral talks with Turkey, Sweden, and Finland in an effort to address Ankara’s opposition to the two Nordic countries joining the military alliance. Talks were described as “constructive” and will continue in the coming days. The alliance is attempting to resolve the standoff prior to next week’s annual summit. At its headquarters … Read more

NATO warns of long Ukraine war as battles grind on

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NATO warns of long Ukraine war as battles grind on

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg calls on partners to be unwavering in their support for Ukraine. Russian soldiers are battling Ukrainian troops for control of the country’s eastern Donbas region. Boris Johnson warns of the possibility of “Ukraine weariness” as conflict drags on.   KYIV – The war in Ukraine might go for years, according … Read more

NATO issues a warning against  Ukraines, as Russian assaults follow EU boost for Kyiv

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After the EU executive proposed that Kyiv be given the status of a candidate to join the bloc The German tabloid Bild am Sonntag cited NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg as saying that arming Ukrainian forces with cutting-edge weapons would boost the likelihood of releasing the eastern Donbas from Russian control. “We need to be ready … Read more

 NATO’s Stoltenberg, Russia’s conflict in Ukraine may extend for years

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 NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg, Russia’s conflict in Ukraine might last for years. “We need to be ready for the possibility that it will take years. We must continue to assist Ukraine “Bild am Sonntag quoted Stoltenberg. According to NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg, Russia’s conflict in Ukraine might last for years. He also said that giving … Read more

President Volodymyr Zelensky visits southern front as battles rage

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President Volodymyr Zelensky

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky makes rare trip outside Kyiv. Visits Mykolaiv, a key target for Russia. Worst of the bloodshed continues to be in the eastern industrial Donbas. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visited the war-torn southern frontline on Saturday for the first time since the Russian invasion as “fierce battles” raged again in the eastern … Read more

Ukraine: ‘waiting for a decision’ on further Western weapons

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Ukraine has asked NATO for more heavy weaponry to defend itself against Russia’s incursion into its territory. The ratio of Russian to Ukrainian weaponry along the frontline was 10 to 1 in some regions, a presidential adviser said. Ukraine is scheduled to attend a NATO meeting in Brussels this week. Ukraine said it was outgunned … Read more

Military alliance chief: NATO needs more weapons and a higher level of readiness

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In addition to providing heavy weapons, NATO allies and partners have also stepped up their support for Ukraine, according to Stoltenberg. View MoreNATO has increased its presence in the Baltic States in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on February 24 “When all 30 members of NATO convene in the Spanish capital on June 29–30, … Read more

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