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The Sino-Russian-led Shanghai Cooperation Organization is holding a summit meeting in Samarkand city of Uzbekistan on September 15
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US leaders ignored the progress of Ukraine war
U.S. leaders from President Joe Biden on down are being mindful so as not to pronounce an untimely triumph after a Ukrainian hostile constrained Russian soldiers into a muddled retreat in the north.
US’ intention to bring NATO to Asia-Pacific through 2022
54 countries and organizations, including the US and NATO, the 2022 Seoul Defense Dialogue (SDD) kicked off at a Seoul hotel on Wednesday, the first return as an offline event after three years.
Russia alert for signs of eroding Western unity on Ukraine
Russian president settled deep into his armchair, wearing an expression of bored nonchalance. In a matter-of-fact tone, he likened himself to a modern-day Peter the Great, the empire-building Russian czar, and suggested that the conquest of…
Denmark keeps F-16 fighter jets flying due to Russia threat
Denmark will keep its fleet of F-16 fighter jets operational three years longer than planned amid a heightened security threat from Russia, the country's Defence Minister Morten Bodskov
Global refugee population hits 100m amid regional conflicts sown by West
On the 22nd World Refugee Day on Monday, a report released by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) showed that the number of refugees has surpassed 100 million, bringing renewed attention to the refugee crisis in…
Sweden’s premier says she looks forward to continuing dialogue with Türkiye
Swedish Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson on Tuesday stressed the importance of dialogue and ongoing negotiations with Türkiye amid Sweden and Finland's applications to join NATO.
NATO plans new military package for Ukraine
NATO leaders will approve a new military assistance package for Ukraine to modernize its army at their summit later this month, the NATO chief said
With failed Serbia visit, Russia aimed to build false image of Balkan Russophobia, says Montenegrin…
There are no 'Russia-phobic' policies in Montenegro, same respect for Russia, its people continues, says Milo Dukanovic
NATO conducting air defense exercises in Poland, Baltic region
NATO is holding exercises to improve its air defense capabilities in Poland and the Baltic states, according to a statement by the alliance.
NATO nations block Russian envoy’s plane from Serbia visit
Serbia and Russia on Monday formally confirmed that a planned visit by Russia’s foreign minister to the Balkan country will not take place, with Moscow accusing the West of preventing the trip.
Swedish government hangs in balance as no-confidence vote looms
Stockholm's NATO bid in jeopardy as opposition proposes vote to oust justice minister, premier threatens gov't resignation
Turkish leader writes on ‘risks’ of Sweden, Finland in NATO
Turkey’s president highlighted the activities of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party as part of his country’s objections to Sweden and Finland joining NATO and said both nations doing so would carry security risks for Turkey.
Denmark holds referendum on EU defense amid Ukraine war
Historically skeptical about European Union efforts to deepen cooperation, Danish voters on Wednesday will choose whether to abandon the country’s decision three decades ago to opt out of the bloc’s common defense policy.
A not quite fine balance
Russia’s brutal invasion into Ukraine, which has led to the death and displacement of millions, has not come without a cost. As Russian tanks rolled into Ukraine border towns and Western powers began to apply economic sanctions in the hopes…
Turkey’s leader says ‘no’ to Sweden and Finland’s NATO bid
Turkey will oppose Sweden and Finland joining NATO, the country’s president flatly stated in a video released Thursday, as Turkish officials emphasized Ankara’s security concerns.
Amid Ukraine war, China proposes ‘global security initiative’
President Xi calls for ‘vision of common, comprehensive, cooperative and sustainable security’ to maintain world peace
‘Why isn’t the world helping?’ Ukrainians plead for more weapons from the West
As more evidence surfaces about Russian atrocities, Ukrainians — inside and outside the country — argue Western support isn’t enough.
Ukraine appeals for weapons as fight looms on eastern front
Ukraine told residents of its industrial heartland to leave while they still can and urged Western nations to send “weapons, weapons, weapons”
Biden pledges new Ukraine aid, warns Russia on chem weapons
Joe Biden and Western allies pledged new sanctions and humanitarian aid on Thursday in response to Vladimir Putin’s assault on Ukraine
Germany says NATO will not intervene militarily in Ukraine
German Chancellor Scholz promises more military aid for Ukraine, but rules out NATO-led military intervention
Time to admit Ukraine cannot become NATO member, says Zelenskyy
Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Tuesday said that it is time to admit that Ukraine will not become a North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) member
Ukraine war may lead to rethinking of US defense of Europe
WASHINGTON
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s war in Ukraine and his push to upend the broader security order in Europe may lead to a historic shift in American thinking about defense of the continent. Depending on how far Putin goes,…
Ukraine’s capital under fire; NATO nation leaders to visit
Ukraine edged closer to central Kyiv on Tuesday, with a series of strikes hitting a residential neighborhood as the leaders of three NATO
NATO: Russia is launching many air operations from Belarus
NATO on its Airborne Warning and Control System (AWCS) plane that is used on the Ukrainian-Poland border to collect intelligence.
EU leaders to boost Ukraine military aid, bolster bloc’s defences
EU leaders gathering at the famed Versailles Palace near Paris described Moscow's attack on Ukraine as a wake-up call for the 27-nation bloc
Ukraine conflict must not spark NATO-Russia war: Stoltenberg
NATO's rejection of Ukrainian calls to provide air cover against Russian missiles and warplanes has drawn strong criticism from Kyiv
Arming Ukraine Is Worth the Risk
Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine has spurred a tidal wave of arms transfers from the West to the besieged country.
Putin’s ‘idea of blitzkrieg failed’: says former Ukraine president
Petro Poroshenko has said Ukrainian unity halted Moscow's advance. The former president also called on NATO to support his country
Ukrainians endure bombardments, no progress in talks
Russian invasion enters third week with more shelling; Putin says Russia will emerge from sanctions stronger
Poland’s Fraught Offer: Fighter Jets for Ukraine, but Only Through U.S. Hands
United States from engaging in direct combat with Russian forces faced an unexpected test this week, when Poland surprised U.S.
Why even a “limited” no-fly zone is a bad idea
Russia’s war on Ukraine, calls for a NATO-imposed no-fly zone over Ukraine have been hampered by one big problem: Enforcing a no-fly zone
Harris thanks Poland for helping 1 million Ukraine refugees
Kamala Harris on Thursday praised the Polish people for their generosity for taking in more than 1 million refugees since Russia invaded
Live updates: No breakthrough in Ukraine-Russia talks
Ukraine’s foreign minister says talks between the top diplomats of Moscow and Kyiv produced no breakthrough on ending the war in Ukraine
Ukrainian no-fly zone would end war quicker, says Polish ambassador
no-fly zone over Ukraine would help bring the conflict there to a faster conclusion and save lives, the Polish ambassador to Kyiv said
‘Send us planes’: Zelensky loses patience with White House as they block Poland offer for jets
Volodymyr Zelensky criticised the White House for its refusal to help Poland send jets to the country as Russia continues its assault
Russian invasion of Ukraine is reviving Euro-Turkish fighter efforts
Turkey’s two Black Sea partners has given an unexpected jolt to the country’s quest for new fighter jets and its domestic program to make
Two Army Patriot missile batteries dispatched to Poland
Pentagon is sending two Patriot surface-to-air missile batteries to Poland - a move U.S. European Command said would “proactively” counter “
How the brutal WWII siege of Leningrad explains Putin’s thinking on Ukraine
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken condemned Russia’s war in Ukraine, citing in particular the siege of Mariupol, a port city on the Sea
U.S. calls Poland’s surprise public offer to route MiG-29s to Ukraine through a U.S. airbase…
Ukraine wants more fighter jets to help its outmatched air force battle Russian invaders, and the U.S. and Europe want Ukraine to have dozens of donated MiG-29s
Ukraine war at 2-week mark: Russians slowed but not stopped
Ukraine, Russia has achieved less and struggled more than anticipated at the outset of the biggest land conflict in Europe since World War II.
Zelensky invokes Churchill: ‘We will fight in the forests, the fields’
Volodymyr Zelensky invoked wartime British Prime Minister Winston Churchill as he appealed to the U.K. Parliament to do more for Ukraine
‘Surprise move’: U.S. stunned by Poland’s fighter jet offer
Polish government stunned Washington on Tuesday by announcing it was ready to transfer its 28 MiG-29 fighter planes to the U.S.
Ukraine is getting Russian-made weapons to defeat its Russian invaders
A large portion of the weapons being sent to Ukraine for its efforts to fight off Russian forces is Soviet-made weapons
Swedish PM rejects opposition calls to consider joining NATO
Swedish Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson on Tuesday rejected opposition calls to consider joining NATO following Russia's invasion
UK doubling troops in Estonia as tanks and armoured vehicles sent to bolster Nato while war rages
British tanks and armoured vehicles are travelling to Estonia as the UK aims to bolsters Nato's eastern flank amid Vladimir Putin
Why Poland hasn’t given Ukraine its MiG-29 fighter jets to combat Russia despite U.S.…
Ukraine has been asking NATO members Poland, Bulgaria, and Slovakia to donate their Soviet-era MiG-29 and Su fighter aircraft to Ukraine
Blinken wraps up Baltic assurance tour as Ukraine war rages
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken wrapped short tour three Baltic states aimed reassuring former Soviet republics NATO will guarantee
History looks to past, present, future of Ukraine-Russia war
Russia's 13-day invasion of Ukraine, SUNY Plattsburgh's Dr. Richard Schaefer watches an unimaginable history unfold in real time as Ukrainians
Foreign fighters now on battlefield helping battle Russia: Ukraine
foreign fighters have arrived in Ukraine amid heavy Russian bombardment and are on the battlefield, Ukraine military
Former NATO commander says Putin has his ‘gun sights’ on more nations apart from Ukraine
NATO Supreme Allied Commander James Stavridis warned that Russian President Vladimir Putin has "got his gun sights" on ex-Sovie
Russia says military action will stop immediately if Ukraine agrees to four conditions
Russia has issued a list of demands for Ukraine to follow if its brutal invasion is to come to an end. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov
Russia sets cease-fire for evacuations but battles continue
Russia announced yet another cease-fire and a handful of humanitarian corridors to allow civilians to flee Ukraine starting
Is the world at the start of a new Cold War?
Cold War, the two sides of the conflict for global power were unmistakably clear, with American-led democracies wrangling with the U.S.S.R
Germans tout return of conscription and say military service could ‘do real good’ for society
Berlin has called for compulsory service to be re-introduced, as Germany re-evaluates its relationship with its armed forces.
Why Western Leaders are Reluctant to Impose a No-Fly Zone Over Ukraine
Volodymyr Zelenskyy and others have called for NATO to impose a no-fly zone over Ukraine to counter the threat from Russian military aircraft.
NATO could implement measures to isolate Putin as he targets civilians
Russia targeting civilian areas in Ukraine may not be surprising to most. Over the past decade, Russian President Vladimir Putin's military
How the West Marshaled a Stunning Show of Unity Against Russia
Russian tanks and troops poured across the Ukrainian border on Feb. 24, NATO leaders received a deeply frightening message.
Germany To Russia: We’re ‘Kinda Experts’ On Nazism, And Russia Isn’t…
German diplomats called out their Russian counterparts after Russia’s embassy in South Africa said the nation
Around-the-clock NATO air patrols fly to keep Russia at bay
NATO has nearly doubled the number of military jets on alert across Europe amid concerns that Russia’s reckless flying
US Troops Are Accumulating in Europe as the Pentagon Eyes Putin’s Ukraine War
Russia marches on its warpath, encircling Ukrainian cities and bombing civilian buildings, the Pentagon has deployed some 12,000 troops NATO
White House weighs three-way deal to get fighter jets to Ukraine
U.S. remains in discussions with Poland to potentially backfill their fleet of fighter planes if Warsaw decides to transfer
New York protest, thousands call for Western intervention in Ukraine
Times Square in New York in support of Ukraine, demanding the United States, NATO or the European Union intervene to stop the unfolding war.
Why A No-Fly Zone Over Ukraine Probably Won’t Fly
NATO foreign ministers Brussels, alliance chief Jens Stoltenberg said planes should not fly in Ukraine's airspace during the conflict Russia
Explained: what we know on day 10 of the Russian invasion
Volodymyr Zelensky criticises Nato for refusing to introduce a no-fly zone over Ukraine; UN security council condemns Russia's nuclear
The fighting is in Ukraine, but risk of World War III is real
Conflict could easily escalate into a direct confrontation between Russia and the West, officials and analysts warn.
Ukraine President Slams NATO For Rejecting No-Fly Zone Over His Country
the leadership of the alliance gave the green light for further bombing of Ukrainian cities and villages, refusing
US, Russian militaries set up ‘deconfliction line’, says Pentagon
US and Russian armed forces have set up a direct phone line to reduce the risks of “miscalculation” amid the war in Ukraine
NATO ‘ready’ if conflict comes, says Anthony Blinken
NATO would prefer to avoid confrontation with Russia but stands ready if "the conflict comes to us," US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken
NATO chief slams Russia ‘recklessness’ in Ukraine nuclear plant shelling
NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg on Friday decried Russia’s “recklessness” over the shelling of a nuclear power plant in Ukraine
What Happened on Day 8 of Russia’s Assault on Ukraine
Ukraine, shelling a nuclear power station even as the two sides negotiated safe corridors to safely evacuate citizens.
Finns warm to NATO in alarmed reaction to Russian invasion of Ukraine
Russia's invasion of Ukraine is causing a rapidly growing number of Finns to support membership of NATO, suggesting the country
UK’s Johnson says we will not fight Russian forces in Ukraine
Boris Johnson said British troops would not fight Russian forces in Ukraine, and that recent reinforcements were firmly within the borders of NATO members.
Russians push toward Ukraine’s capital; residents take cover
ussian troops pressed toward Ukraine's capital Saturday after a night of explosions and street fighting sent Kyiv
Ukrainian, Russian troops fight in streets of Kyiv
Ukraine said has killed 198 civilians including three children, Russia also brushed off the barrage of Western sanctions
Nato sending response forces to allies after Ukraine invasion
Ukraine they are moving towards Kyiv and the stated goal is to change the government of Ukraine.
Ukraine’s capital under threat as Russia presses invasion
Russia pressed its invasion of Ukraine to the outskirts of the capital Friday after unleashing airstrikes on cities
“Enemys (Russia) No. 1 Target, Family Is No. 2”: Ukraine President
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky vowed on Friday to stay in Kyiv as his troops battled Russian invaders who are advancing toward
10 Points: Why Did Russia Invade Ukraine?
Russian President Vladimir Putin launched a military operation in Ukraine on Thursday with explosions heard across the country and its foreign minister warning a "full-scale invasion" was underway.
Nato activating ‘defence plans’ for allies as Russia invades Ukraine
Nato is activating its “defence plans” for allied countries as Russia attacks non-Nato member Ukraine, alliance chief Jens Stoltenberg told a media conference today.
NATO leaders to hold emergency videoconference
NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg on Thursday called for an emergency virtual meeting of NATO leaders as he condemned Russia's military intervention
Vladimir Putin’s long obsession with Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin, who launched an invasion of Ukraine on Thursday, has long been obsessed with returning the country
Top 9 Developments: Putin starts ‘military operation’; Ukraine calls it ‘full-scale invasion’
Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered a “special military operation” in eastern Ukraine, telling the West not to intervene
Munich front in Ukrainian crisis
Almost full squad arrived in Munich to show US administration's support for Ukraine
Iran urges ‘restraint’ in Ukraine crisis, blames West
Iran calls on all parties to exercise restraint and avoid any action that could aggravate tensions,” a foreign ministry statement said.
Harris warns Russia of ‘unprecedented’ economic costs if it invades Ukraine
United States and its allies remained open to diplomacy but said Russia’s “actions simply do not match their words
West voices fears of Russia-China axis
Russia has all but encircled Ukraine with its huge troop buildup and US President Joe Biden has warned that Vladimir Putin plans an invasion
Shellfire as Putin turns up heat on Ukraine and West
All eyes were on Russian President Vladimir Putin’s next move as Moscow announced he will oversee a weekend drill of “strategic forces” — ballistic and cruise missiles.
Russia-Ukraine crisis: How dangerous are Russia’s demands for NATO?
Russia may be preparing an invasion. Moscow denied it but followed up with a series of specific demands from NATO and the United States that go far beyond Ukraine.
US and NATO see no immediate sign of a Russian pullback in Ukraine
Andrew E. Kramer and Anton Troianovski
The march to war in Ukraine slowed a bit Wednesday, as Russia announced further troop withdrawals and, with Ukraine, signalled a willingness to explore diplomatic solutions to the crisis, including…
NATO sees no sign Russia is pulling back troops near Ukraine
MOSCOW
Russia said Wednesday it was returning more troops and weapons to bases, but NATO declared it saw no sign of a drawdown as fears that Moscow could invade Ukraine soon persisted.
Russia has massed about 150,000 troops east,…
NATO to consider new troops on southeastern flank amid Russian threat
NATO defence ministers meet on Wednesday, Thursday.
New forces may go to Hungary, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Romania.
No final decision this week.
NATO defence ministers are expected this week to set in motion a plan that could…
Ukraine could drop NATO bid to avoid war, ambassador tells BBC
Ukraine could drop its bid to join NATO to avoid war with Russia, the BBC quoted the country's ambassador to Britain as saying, in what would amount to a major concession to Moscow in response to the build-up of Russian troops on its…
US pulls out most staff from Ukraine embassy over fears of Russian invasion
KYIV
The United States said on Saturday (Feb 12) it was ordering most staff at its embassy in Kyiv to leave Ukraine immediately due to the threat of an invasion by Russia.
An updated travel advisory said the State Department had…
Russia and Ukraine say Berlin talks fail to yield breakthrough
MOSCOW
Russia and Ukraine said they had failed to reach any breakthrough in a day of talks with French and German officials aimed at ending an eight-year separatist conflict in eastern Ukraine.
The lack of progress marked a setback…
Putin’s superyacht abruptly left Germany amid sanction warnings over Russia-Ukraine tensions,…
Vladimir Putin's yacht Graceful left Hamburg before finishing repairs, German media reported.
It is speculated Graceful made an abrupt exit to avoid Western sanctions if Russia invaded Ukraine.
The luxury superyacht is said to be…
Thousands rally proclaiming ‘Kharkiv is Ukraine’ in city near Russian border
KHARKIV, Ukraine
Thousands took to the streets of Ukraine's second-largest city on Saturday carrying banners saying "Kharkiv is Ukraine" and "stop Russian aggression", as the country braced for a possible military offensive from Russia.…
Germany discussing sending more troops to Lithuania – defence minister
BERLIN
Germany is considering deploying additional troops to Lithuania, Defence Minister Christine Lambrecht said, as tensions remained high over Russia's military build-up near Ukraine.
In an interview with the Funke media group to…
China-Russia ties to start a new era of intl relations
The highly anticipated meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday, China and Russia issued a lengthy joint statement that elaborated on shared views and consensuses on major global and…
On Ukraine, Many Russians Have No Doubt: It’s the Fault of the U.S.
MOSCOW
After touring the grand, marble-clad Victory museum in Moscow, dedicated to the Soviet Union’s triumph over Nazi Germany in World War II, the two visitors concluded that the situation is not all that different: Russia is under…
Russia and China tell NATO to stop expansion, Moscow backs Beijing on Taiwan
MOSCOW
Russia and China called in a joint statement on Friday (Feb 4) for NATO to halt its expansion while Moscow said it fully supported Beijing's stance on Taiwan and opposed Taiwanese independence in any form.
The joint statement,…
China, Russia ‘coordinated positions’ on Ukraine, says Chinese foreign ministry
BEIJING
China and Russia coordinated their positions on Ukraine during a meeting between both countries' foreign ministers in Beijing on Thursday, according to a statement by the Chinese foreign ministry.
Ukraine says Russia has…
How Putin Could Slam His Head and Tumble Into an Accidental War
As President Joe Biden approves the additional deployment of U.S. military personnel to Eastern Europe, the world is obsessing over one question: Does Vladimir Putin actually intend to invade Ukraine?
The conversation in the media and…
U.S. aircraft carrier runs drills in Adriatic amid Russia-Ukraine tension
ABOARD THE USS HARRY S TRUMAN
The U.S. admiral leading the Harry S. Truman aircraft carrier strike group wouldn't speculate on Wednesday about what comes next after exercises in the Adriatic Sea end in the coming days. Navy rules…
U.S.’s righteous response to Russian aggression toward Ukraine
As the United Nations Security Council gathered Monday to discuss Ukraine, it remained uncertain whether Russian troops massed along the border of that country would actually launch an invasion. Russia has denied that it is planning an…
What’s NATO, and why does Ukraine want to join?
Alastair Kocho-Williams
International concern about Russia’s provocative stance toward Ukraine continues, even as Russian President Vladimir Putin denies plans for an attack — and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy cautioned on Jan.…
NATO reinforces presence in Eastern Europe amid Ukraine tensions
Members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) are increasing military activities in Eastern Europe amid tensions regarding Ukraine, despite Russia's warning that strengthened NATO presence near its borders are a "national…
A year of Biden
Joe Biden’s first year as US president included two major historic accomplishments and a series of (often bitter) disappointments that has his party headed toward likely defeat in November’s midterm elections. Biden’s own political future…
Russia calls security talks with US ‘difficult’ but ‘professional’
MOSCOW
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov called Russian-US talks held Monday in Geneva on security guarantees "difficult, deep, professional and concrete," with the two sides not trying to soften or circumvent thorny issues.…
Growing strategic competition in Black Sea and threat of war
Giray Saynur Derman
The Black Sea has been home to countless civilizations and tribes in every period of history, becoming a region of geopolitical and geostrategic importance in many aspects, particularly economy, trade, and…
Queen Elizabeth II to meet Joe Biden on June 13
LONDON
Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II will meet US President Joe Biden in London on June 13, the Buckingham Palace announced Thursday.
“The Queen will meet the President of the United States of America and First Lady Jill Biden at…
Still no justice a year after Afghan hospital massacre
Kabul
It has been a year since Atiqullah Tanha's wife was murdered during a cold-blooded killing spree at a Kabul maternity ward, leaving their twin daughters motherless.
"They cry a lot at night," Tanha told, saying the children are…
Russia orders soldiers to begin return to bases after drills near Ukraine
MOSCOW
Russia ordered its top army command to begin returning troops to their permanent bases inside the country from Friday, saying it had successfully completed a "snap inspection"of forces in its south and west, near the border with…
NATO to begin withdrawing all forces from Afghanistan
WASHINGTON
NATO will begin to withdraw all member state forces from Afghanistan by May 1, Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said on Wednesday.
The "orderly, coordinated and deliberate" drawdown will be completed "within a few…
Libyan women reach high office but activists say long road ahead
Tripoli
Libya's new government includes five women, with two in key portfolios -- a first for the country nonetheless criticised by activists as insufficient and as not living up to a UN commitment.
Libya descended into conflict after…
Libya lawmakers approve interim govt in key step towards elections
Sirte, Libya
Libya's parliament voted Wednesday to approve a unity government to lead the war-ravaged North African nation to December elections, a key step towards ending a decade of chaos.
Oil-rich Libya descended into chaos after…
NATO to expand Iraq mission to around 4,000 personnel
The increase in NATO's Iraq mission was aimed at strengthening the country's military as it looks to curb the resurgence of the Islamic State (IS) group, said Stoltenberg.
"The size of our mission will increase from 500 personnel to…
NATO ready to support Libya: NATO chief
BRUSSELS
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said Thursday the alliance is ready to contribute to security building in Libya once conditions allow.
The NATO chief said he welcomed a Libyan cease-fire while speaking at a news…
Libyan conflict must be resolved via diplomacy: Lavrov
The conflict in Libya can only be resolved through diplomacy, and all efforts to find a solution should go in the same direction, Russia’s top diplomat said Wednesday.
Speaking at a joint news conference with his Italian counterpart…
Russia urges NATO to discuss air and sea incidents
MOSCOW
The Russian Defense Ministry urged NATO on Monday to work out rules that would help to avoid air and sea incidents and to negotiate areas for holding major military exercises.
Adjusting steps in these matters will allow to decrease…
Taliban warn peace deal with US near breaking point
Kabul,Afghanistan
The Taliban said their peace deal with the United States was nearing a breaking point, accusing Washington of violations that included drone attacks on civilians, while also chastising the Afghan government for delaying…
4 NATO soldiers test positive COVID-19 in Afghanistan
KABUL, Afghanistan
At least four service members of the NATO-led Resolute Support mission in Afghanistan tested positive for the novel coronavirus, the alliance confirmed on Tuesday.
In a brief statement, the mission said these are the…
Taliban wait for Afghan president to order release of fighters in prisoner swap
KABUL
The Taliban sent vehicles for fighters set to be released by the Afghan government in a prisoner swap expected to be announced on Tuesday, and were ready to honor their side of the deal by handing over 1,000 captured government…
Germany renews call for ‘protected zone’ in NW Syria
BERLIN
Germany on Wednesday renewed its call for the establishment of a “protected zone” in northwestern Syria for millions of civilians fleeing the attacks of the Bashar al-Assad regime.
Defense Minister Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer told…
The West discussed its existence in Munich
This year’s Munich Security Conference was held amid an atmosphere of deepening global geopolitical conflicts. This meeting carries vital importance for those who will be assessing global politics in the first quarter of the 21st century…
NATO chief warns against EU defense ambitions
Munich,Germany
NATO's secretary general warned European members of the alliance against undermining transatlantic ties by their plans to build a European military.
In a speech at the Munich Security Conference on Saturday, Jens…
Iran tensions: Hitting the breaks or here to stay?
Neither the U.S. nor Iran have any intention to escalate the conflict between them following a U.S. drone strike last week killing a top Iranian general in Iraq, a Turkish expert said, while another argued that increased tension and…