Ukrainian soldier made the most of his time off by getting married and even putting on a comedy show about it. Serhiy Lipko was forging a career as a stand-up comedian during the peacetime. However, their plans had to change, and they would soon be separated, as will many other couples across the country. A … Read more
During a visit to Sweden on Monday, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said that Sweden has taken substantial efforts to meet Turkey’s prerequisites for granting Stockholm’s NATO membership application. In reaction to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Sweden and Finland applied to join the alliance last month. Turkey has objected to their applications, citing what it … Read more
Turkey’s security concerns in opposing Finland and Sweden’s NATO membership applications are genuine, according to NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, who visited Finland on Sunday. “These are all valid issues. This is about terrorism, weapons exports, and other issues “During a joint press conference with Finnish President Sauli Niinisto at his summer villa in Naantali, … Read more
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg visited Finland on Sunday. Sweden and Finland applied to join the Western defence alliance last month. Turkey has accused of sponsoring and harbouring Kurdish militants The talks with Turkey will continue, according to Finnish President Sauli Niinisto. HELSINKI: Turkey’s security concerns in opposing Finland and Sweden’s NATO membership applications are … Read more
Russian forces in the area of Ukraine’s Sievierodonetsk had not advanced into the city’s south, according to the British Defence Ministry. “Intense street-to-street fighting continues, with both sides likely sustaining significant losses,” the ministry said in a Twitter intelligence report. Russia’s foreign ministry said on Saturday that Moscow’s response to a build-up of NATO forces … Read more
NATO and Russian warships are taking part in massive joint exercises in the Baltic Sea. Drills include over 45 ships, more than 75 aircraft, and 7,500 soldiers. Land forces have been moved to Russia’s Kaliningrad region where they will engage the simulated enemy with real fire. Russian warships are training in the Baltic Sea, as … Read more
Ukraine launched air strikes on Russian positions in the captured southern region. France offered to help ensure access to the port of Odessa. Many Russians rally behind the invasion in Volgograd. Ukraine attempted to push Russian troops back in the east and south, On Friday as France offered to help ensure access to the port … Read more
NATO’s Deputy Secretary-General Mircea Joane has confirmed that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has been invited to the alliance’s meeting in Madrid. The conference will be held on June 28 and 29, with Pacific partners Australia, New Zealand, Japan, and South Korea attending. KYIV: NATO’s Deputy Secretary-General, Mircea Joane, has confirmed that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky … Read more
Athens is violating peace treaties signed after World Wars I and II. The two uneasy NATO neighbors have long feuded over maritime borders. In a vivid and irrefutable way the Turkish illegal unilateral actions and claims. Greece published a series of historical maps on Thursday in an attempt to refute Turkish claims that Athens … Read more
A retired four-star general suppressed “incriminating” documents and lied about his role in an unlawful foreign lobbying campaign on behalf of Qatar. The FBI seized his computer data. Former Marine General John R Allen is facing a potential criminal charge Authorities say a retired four-star general suppressed “incriminating” documents and lied about his role in … Read more
Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel set a new record in her relationship with President Vladimir Putin in her first major interview since her resignation. He supported the sanctions, saying “there is no excuse” for Ukraine’s response to the 2014 annexation of Crimea. He also defended Ukraine’s opposition to joining NATO. Merkel has been accused of undermining Germany by doing business with Russia. The North Stream 2 pipeline, which carries Russian natural gas directly to Germany, was built during his tenure … Read more
US President Joe Biden has postponed a possible trip to Israel and Saudi Arabia. The White House refused to comment on the possible delay. According to CNN and NBC, he has pushed back the visit to July. US President Joe Biden has postponed a possible trip to Israel and Saudi Arabia, According to US media. … Read more
Bajram Begaj was elected in voting by 78 of the parliament’s 140 deputies. Albania has been a member of NATO since 2009. President will be able to appoint three of the country’s nine court members. Albania’s parliament elected the country’s military chief to the largely ceremonial office of president on Saturday. Bajram Begaj resigns as … Read more
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg has met with Finland’s Prime Minister and spoke with Turkey’s President. The Nordic countries were forced to join NATO by Russia’s war in Ukraine. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan accuses Sweden and Finland of backing Kurdish militants. NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg has met with Finland’s Prime Minister and spoke with Turkey’s … Read more
Estonia’s Prime Minister has called for negotiations on forming a new government. The dismissal of the Centre party follows weeks of political deadlock. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine spooks the three Baltic states, which are EU,NATO members. After her ruling coalition fell apart on Friday, Estonia Prime Minister Kaja Kallas called for negotiations on forming a … Read more
Russia hopes Turkey will “refrain” from launching an offensive in northern Syria. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken warned NATO ally Turkey on Wednesday. Erdogan said they would then proceed, “step by step, into other regions”. Russia hopes Turkey will “refrain” from launching an offensive in northern Syria, a diplomatic spokesperson for Russia said Thursday, … Read more
NATO Secretary General had a wonderful meeting with US President Joe Biden. Stoltenberg claims that US assistance is “making an impact on the battlefield every day.” Turkey’s opposition to Sweden and Finland joining NATO. Jens Stoltenberg, NATO Secretary General, says he had a “wonderful meeting” with US President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, and … Read more
The Dutch government announces the largest increase in military spending since the conclusion of the Cold War, according to the ministry. “Threats in the world and the war in Ukraine illustrate that peace and security cannot be taken for granted,” Defense Minister Kajsa Ollongren stated. An extra five billion euros (£4.27 billion) per year will … Read more
With the conflict in Ukraine prompting European countries to reconsider their security policies, Denmark held a referendum on whether to rejoin the EU’s common defence policy 30 years after opting out. The vote in the traditionally Eurosceptic Scandinavian country of 5.5 million people comes on the heels of neighboring Finland’s and Sweden’s historic applications for … Read more
NATO chief to meet US high officials in Washington NATO head Jens Stoltenberg is going to Washington, DC, on Tuesday for a functioning visit, the union said in an assertion. Stoltenberg will be in the US capital until Friday and is supposed to meet with top US authorities, including Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Secretary … Read more
Ukraine Live: President Biden to send ammunition to Ukraine US President Joe Biden said the United States is giving Ukraine “further developed rocket frameworks and weapons” as its conflict with Russia grinds on. Writing in a New York Times commentary, Biden said the US objective in Ukraine is “to see a democratic, independent, sovereign and … Read more
Finland and Sweden should change their laws if needed to meet demands of Turkey vand win its backing for their bid to join NATO, the Turkish foreign minister said on Tuesday, doubling down on a threat to veto a historic enlargement of the alliance. In a move that shocked its allies, Turkey on May 13 … Read more
ANKARA, Turkey, 30 May (Reuters) – According to the Turkish presidency, a top adviser to Turkey’s president warned his American counterpart that Turkey required “clear steps” on the existence of what it considers “terrorist organizations” in Finland and Sweden before considering their NATO ambitions. The Turkish presidency claimed in a statement that US national security … Read more
Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan told his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on Monday that construct a “safe zone” inside Syria near the Turkish border, According to his office, Russia and Turkey agreed in 2019 that Russian military police and Syrian border guards would begin driving a Syrian Kurdish militia 30 kilometers (19 miles) away from … Read more
Former Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko, a competitor of current President Volodymyr Zelensky, announced Monday that he had been given permission to leave the country after being “deliberately” stopped at the border this weekend. He accused the government Saturday of breaking a so-called political ceasefire in place since Russia invaded by not letting him leave. Poroshenko … Read more
Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez called for increased military spending in light of Russia’s security threat, On the 40th anniversary of Spain’s accession to NATO, “The war in Ukraine has opened the eyes of European society, including in Spain,” said Sanchez at a commemorative event at Madrid’s Teatro Real attended by King Felipe VI and NATO … Read more
NATO is no longer obliged by previous agreements to refrain from sending forces in eastern Europe, according to the alliance’s deputy secretary general on Sunday. By assault Ukraine and suspending communication with NATO, Moscow has “voided any content” in the NATO-Russia Founding Act, Mircea Geoana told AFP. Read more: Ex-President Ukraine kept back from the … Read more
Erdogan claims he won’t let terrorism supporting countries into NATO Turkey’s leader has told columnists he actually expects to obstruct Finland and Sweden’s increase to NATO. Recep Tayyip Erdogan said gatherings this week with Finnish and Swedish appointments had not been “at the normal level,” taking note if there had been no means taken to … Read more
