Answering a question about a possible confrontation between Russia and NATO if Ukraine’s membership in the Alliance advances, Stoltenberg called it “a good thing” for the Alliance and for the United States to support Ukraine. The Secretary General recalled that NATO was initially created to prevent wars. “I am from Norway, we border with Russia. … Read more
He said that Sweden’s entry into NATO would make the entire Alliance stronger. Stoltenberg congratulated the Turkish Parliament’s decision to ratify Sweden’s membership and thanked President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. “I also welcome this week’s clear message of support from Prime Minister Orbán and his government. I look forward to Hungary’s ratification as soon as Parliament … Read more
Ankara published today in the Turkish state gazette a legal text approving Sweden’s membership in NATO, finalizing the ratification that brings the Scandinavian country one step closer to joining the military alliance, the Associated Press reported. Hungary now remains the only NATO ally that has not ratified Sweden’s accession. Turkey’s parliament approved Sweden’s accession in … Read more
The ratification of Sweden’s NATO application has taken time, as both Turkey and Hungary have refused. On Tuesday, an overwhelming majority in Turkey’s National Assembly voted to approve Sweden’s application for NATO membership. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan now has two weeks to formally sign the document – before everything is ready from the Turkish side. … Read more
The expert believes that Ukraine has enough means to successfully shoot down Russian planes. Military expert Roman Svitan suggests that a Russian reconnaissance aircraft over the Sea of Azov could have shot down a Western F-16 or Reaper fighter. The expert expressed this opinion on the air of the program “Argument” on the Unian YouTube … Read more
“The Main Intelligence Directorate has information, and of course, the signals that are published, including by international media experts. They state the fact that the Russian Federation is indeed a threat to security in Europe and NATO,” Yusov said. According to the representative of the Main Intelligence Directorate, the world is responding to these signals, … Read more
NATO will begin its biggest war games next week, involving 90,000 troops. These maneuvers will test his ability to engage in conflict with Russia. Photo/REUTERS BRUSSELS – NATO announced on Thursday that it would begin its largest war games in decades next week, involving 90,000 troops. These maneuvers will test the allies’ ability for months … Read more
He noted that both Russia and Ukraine “are currently at a stage where the situation is not moving in one or the other direction” and warned that “neither side should expect miracles in the near future.” While Russia’s recent attacks on Ukraine are devastating, they are not militarily effective, and the Russians have not achieved … Read more
The Bundeswehr’s secret scenario “Alliance Defense 2025” begins in February 2024. Russia is launching another wave of mobilization and calling up another 200 thousand military personnel. The Kremlin then launches a spring offensive – backed by weak Western support towards Kyiv – which achieves major successes by June 2024 and gradually pushes the Ukrainian army … Read more
CNN Indonesia Thursday, 11 Jan 2024 16:54 IWST Illustration. Canadian Army. (AFP/Gints Ivuskans) Jakarta, CNN Indonesia — Iceland is one of the countries in the world that does not have a military. This Nordic country has not had an army since 1869. According to the official website of the Icelandic government, this country does not … Read more