Angle: Mr. Lula’s “carrot and stick” to the Brazilian military, not easy control | Reuters

Angle: Mr. Lula’s “carrot and stick” to the Brazilian military, not easy control | Reuters

BRASILIA (Reuters) – Brazil’s President Lula has used a “carrot and stick” to establish his authority over the military, even after the attacks on the presidential palace and parliament on Saturday. He is trying to shake off the deep-seated affiliation with former President Bolsonaro. On January 23, Brazilian President Lula (pictured) used a combination of … Read more

Brazil president dismisses army commander Government agency attacked = related sources | Reuters

Brazil president dismisses army commander Government agency attacked = related sources | Reuters

On January 21, Brazilian President Lula (pictured) sacked Army Commander Dealda. FILE PHOTO: Brasilia, Brazil, March 19, 2023. REUTERS/Adriano Machado BRASILIA (Reuters) – Brazil’s President Lula has sacked the commander of the Brazilian army. A source familiar with the matter said he would be replaced by Commander Paiva of the Southeastern Command. The Army and … Read more

German defense minister resigns over alleged lack of military planning in Russia-Ukraine conflict – Xinhua English.news.cn

German defense minister resigns over alleged lack of military planning in Russia-Ukraine conflict – Xinhua English.news.cn

Original title: German defense minister resigns after being accused of lack of military planning in Russia-Ukraine conflict Bloomberg reported on January 16 that German Defense Minister Lambrecht resigned after a series of missteps, a blow to Scholz’s government as it weighs important decisions on military aid to Ukraine. According to reports, in an email on … Read more

After the United States and Germany, the Netherlands also sends a Patriot air defense system to Ukraine

After the United States and Germany, the Netherlands also sends a Patriot air defense system to Ukraine

Rutte said the Netherlands would join the initiative of Germany and the United States to send such an air defense system to Ukraine. The Dutch Prime Minister held telephone consultations on the matter with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz earlier in the day on Tuesday. On Monday, Mr. Rutte also spoke with Ukrainian President Volodimir Zelensky. … Read more

Passenger plane crashes in Nepal, 72 people boarded, at least 68 dead | Reuters

Passenger plane crashes in Nepal, 72 people boarded, at least 68 dead | Reuters

[カトマンズ 15日 ロイター] -At least 68 people were killed when a Yeti Airlines plane en route to the second largest city of Pokhara from the capital Kathmandu crashed in Nepal on the 15th. There were 72 people on board. The crash site, located in a hilly area, was searched by hundreds of rescue workers. Local … Read more

Christine Lambrecht: Minister of Defense resigns! Twitter fears successor

Christine Lambrecht: Minister of Defense resigns!  Twitter fears successor

The defense minister was repeatedly criticized. Now Lambrecht draws consequences. Chancellor Scholz has to fill a ministry that is particularly in focus due to the Ukraine war. Twitter already fears the successor. For months, Christine Lambrecht was heavily criticized. The SPD politician recently caused horror with a New Year’s Eve speech. The demand for the … Read more

German war minister resigns

German war minister resigns

The German Defense Minister Christine Lambrecht resigns. This was reported by “Bild”, citing its sources. Hence the initiative to give up the office comes from hernot from the chancellery. Her successor in the post already discusses. We remind you that the upcoming resignation was preceded by an unprecedented series of scandals. Among them are inappropriate … Read more