Warsaw/ Poland :Tensions between NATO and Moscow have escalated to their highest point in years following a dramatic series of Russian military maneuvers and provocative drone incursions into alliance territory. In what NATO officials have described as a calculated show of force, Russia has launched sweeping joint military drills with Belarus — including scenarios involving … Read more
U.S. President Donald Trump has once again claimed that Iran’s nuclear capability has been completely destroyed. Speaking at a press briefing during the NATO summit, he strongly rejected reports by The New York Times, CNN, and other international outlets, calling them false and misleading. “We ended Iran’s nuclear power using full force,” Trump said. He … Read more
The 11-day exercise concluded with a demonstration of jamming and hacking drones The proliferation of drones in the war has prompted NATO to increase its focus on the threat they pose. Experts warn NATO that it needs to catch up on drone warfare. NATO concluded a major anti-drone exercise this week, marking Ukraine’s first participation … Read more
Stoltenberg to criticize NATO’s current military spending target. Suggests increased spending will strengthen defenses and deterrence. Highlights the need for peace and increased security. In his farewell speech later on Thursday, Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg is expected to say that NATO’s current military spending target will not be sufficient to protect the alliance against an increasingly … Read more
Erdogan maintains Turkey’s support for Ukraine’s territorial integrity, sovereignty, and independence. Peskov argues that the issue of Crimea is a point of disagreement between Russia and Turkey. The Kremlin announced President Putin might visit Turkey for talks with Erdogan. On Friday, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that Russia completely disagrees with Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan’s … Read more
Romania’s F-16 training hub was inaugurated in November 2023 at its Fetesti air base. Practical training could start towards the end of the year. Ukraine’s Defense Minister Rustem Umerov praises the program, predicting more F-16s in Ukrainian skies. This week, the first group of Ukrainian pilots began their F-16 fighter jet training at Romania’s regional … Read more
China and Russia are conducting joint military drills along its southern coast. The drills, named Joint Sea-2024, began in early July and are scheduled to continue until mid-month. Japan has expressed grave concern over joint China-Russia activities near its territory. On Friday, China announced that it was conducting joint military drills with Russia along its … Read more
China’s Foreign Minister, Wang Yi, rebuts NATO’s accusations of assisting Russia in the Ukraine war. Western states accuse China of providing large-scale support for Russia’s defense industrial base. China has long rebutted accusations of aiding Russia in the war, insisting on its neutrality. China’s foreign minister Wang Yi has rebutted NATO’s “groundless accusations” that Beijing … Read more
Erdogan’s comments came as NATO leaders gathered in Washington. Russia plans “response measures” to counter the “very serious threat” from the alliance. Erdogan’s statement came a day after NATO allies announced the transfer of F-16 jets to Ukraine. The official Anadolu news agency reported Thursday that President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said any possibility of a … Read more
President Joe Biden, despite being 81, aims to rally the West and reassure US voters. Secretary of State Antony Blinken emphasized the importance of a strong Ukraine for peace. Ukraine seeks assurances that it will one day join NATO, which treats an attack on any member as an attack on all. NATO allies announced Wednesday … Read more
Ambassadors from all 32 member countries have greenlit his appointment. Rutte, backed by the US, will take over from current Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg on October 1. Rutte secured the leadership race after Romanian President Klaus Iohannis dropped out. NATO will officially name outgoing Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte as the alliance’s next head on … Read more
NATO army, air force, and naval personnel from 32 countries will rotate through the newly established military city. The base is located just 20km from the Black Sea coast. NATO jets avoid unnecessary encounters with the Russians. Six RAF Eurofighter Typhoons sit on the taxiway, their engines roaring on two, while ground staff hurry about, … Read more
Romania, a NATO member, has announced its intention to send a Patriot missile system to Ukraine. The donation is part of a larger effort by NATO countries to protect their airspace. Germany and the US are expected to send additional Patriot systems to Ukraine. NATO member Romania announced Thursday that it would send a Patriot … Read more
The group called APT28, steered by Russia’s military intelligence service, was responsible for the attack. The EU’s Council also stated that the cyber campaign targeted Czechia’s institutions. Baerbock is currently visiting Australia, New Zealand, and Fiji, focusing on security policy. On Friday, Germany’s top diplomat declared that Russia would face consequences after accusing its military … Read more
US weapons are arriving in Ukraine in small quantities. Zelensky emphasizes the need for an acceleration of the process to prevent Russian forces from exploiting the situation. He cites the battlefield’s immediate reliance on the speed of ammunition supplies. On Monday, President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that vital US weapons were beginning to arrive in Ukraine … Read more
Sweden to contribute a reduced battalion to NATO forces in Latvia next year. This marks the first troop contribution announced since joining NATO in March. The battalion, expected to comprise around 400 to 500 troops, will be in Latvia for six months. Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson announced on Thursday that Sweden will contribute a reduced … Read more
NATO military personnel are already present in Ukraine, and the US and European allies have no plans to send ground troops. The FSB foiled a plan by British special forces to land Ukrainian sabotage soldiers on Tendrov Split. The FSB captured a senior Ukrainian naval Special Forces soldier and confirmed his identity. Russia’s Federal Security … Read more
Putin has never felt the necessity to use nuclear weapons in Ukraine. Putin reassures the West that “everything is possible in the modern world.” He plans to establish a buffer zone from additional Ukrainian territory if the attacks persist. On Monday, Russian President Vladimir Putin cautioned the West that a direct conflict between Russia and … Read more
The South Caucasus neighbors have conducted numerous talks, including two days of negotiations in Berlin in February. The initial war in 1988 between Armenia and Azerbaijan over Nagorno-Karabakh began in 1988. Azerbaijan recaptured Karabakh in September, leading to a mass exodus of ethnic Armenians to neighboring Armenia. On Sunday, Azeri President Ilham Aliyev declared that … Read more
President Vladimir Putin has declared readiness to use nuclear weapons if Russia’s sovereignty or independence is threatened. Putin has repeatedly discussed his readiness to use nuclear weapons since invading Ukraine in February 2022. Russian authorities reported a major attack by Ukrainian drones, with 58 drones downed over six regions. On Wednesday, President Vladimir Putin declared … Read more
The summit coincides with Kyiv’s efforts to enhance its defensive capabilities against Russian forces. He proposes organizing a Ukrainian-Balkan defense forum to nurture arms cooperation. Zelensky invited all Balkan region leaders to participate in a summit of partners and allies in Switzerland this spring. Resident Volodymyr Zelensky attempted to drum up Balkan support for his … Read more
The comments were made during a rally in South Carolina. The White House criticized the comments as encouraging invasions of allies by murderous regimes. The US has provided Ukraine with more financial support than any other country since the 2022 invasion. During a rally on Saturday, Donald Trump asserted that he would “encourage” Russia to … Read more
US OKs $23B F-16 sale to Turkey after Sweden joins NATO. $8.6B F-35 deal with Greece also approved. Senator Cardin ties F-16 approval to Turkey’s rights, Russia stance, and Middle East role. United States has granted approval for the sale of F-16 fighter jets to Turkey after the Turkish parliament ratified Sweden’s NATO membership earlier … Read more
Turkey approves Sweden’s NATO bid after 20 months. Boosts Turkey’s security amid Russia worries. Hungary is the only NATO member yet to approve. In a significant move toward bolstering Western military alliances, Turkey’s parliament voted 287-55 to approve Sweden’s NATO membership bid, marking the end of Sweden’s 20-month-long struggle for approval from all NATO members. … Read more
The approval comes after Russia invaded Ukraine. Erdogan withdrew his objections to Sweden’s NATO membership in July. The Biden administration has pledged to proceed with the $20-billion F-16 sale. After months of delays, a key committee in the Turkish parliament has given its approval to Sweden’s bid to join NATO. This marks a significant step … Read more
Europe needs to strengthen its own defenses. Russia’s threats to the Baltic states raise concerns. Europe needs to catch up in terms of armed forces. Germany’s defense minister stated that even while the United States, a security friend, is shifting its attention to the Indo-Pacific, Europe needs to move quickly to assure it can better … Read more
NATO updates AI strategy for cyber threats and advanced AI tech. Emphasizes responsible use of generative AI for ethical content. Strengthens cybersecurity to defend against rising cyberattacks. In response to the growing threat of cyberattacks and the increasing sophistication of artificial intelligence (AI) technology, NATO is set to update its AI strategy to address these … Read more
Finland claims China ship is the focus of pipeline damage. NBI is currently focusing its investigation on the potential involvement. Finnish authorities are considering the possibility of sabotage. Finland’s National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) is currently focusing its investigation on the potential involvement of the Chinese NewNew Polar Bear container vessel in the damage to … Read more
