German Foreign Minister Beerbock calls China a “systemic rival” in report on his visit to the country

German Foreign Minister Beerbock calls China a “systemic rival” in report on his visit to the country

Germany’s Foreign Minister Beerbock told the Bundestag on Wednesday that China was becoming a “systemic rival” rather than a trading partner or competitor, in a report on his visit to China last week. It was more than a shock,” he said. FILE PHOTO: German Foreign Minister Beerbock speaks during a press conference in Beijing, April … Read more

Former president warns that detaining Putin would be considered an act of war against Russia

Former president warns that detaining Putin would be considered an act of war against Russia

On March 23, former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said the International Criminal Court (ICC) had issued an arrest warrant for Putin, accusing him of war crimes in Ukraine. He said it would be a declaration of war. Representative photo in Moscow (2023 REUTERS) MOSCOW (Reuters) – Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev on Thursday tried to … Read more

Official: Turkish Parliament to Approve Finland’s NATO Membership Prior to Elections

Official: Turkish Parliament to Approve Finland’s NATO Membership Prior to Elections

Turkey’s parliament is “likely” to ratify Finland’s membership of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) before it closes in mid-April ahead of May elections. Two government officials told Reuters on Thursday. Finnish President Niinist visits Turkey on the 16th. (Reuters/Pascal Rossignol, 2023) ANKARA (Reuters) – Turkey’s parliament is “likely” to ratify Finland’s NATO membership before … Read more

NATO membership of two Nordic countries, order is not a concern = White House | Reuters

NATO membership of two Nordic countries, order is not a concern = White House | Reuters

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Joe Biden wants Finland and Sweden to join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) on March 2, and believes it is more important for the two countries to become members rather than joining at the same time. Pictured are Finnish, Swedish and NATO flags. Representative photo taken in Brussels in … Read more

Sabotage unit near Russian border “Respond to repulsion”, Ukraine denied | Reuters

Sabotage unit near Russian border “Respond to repulsion”, Ukraine denied | Reuters

A Russian news agency reported on the 2nd that a Ukrainian sabotage group was taking hostages at a store in the Bryansk region, which borders Ukraine, and was fighting Russian forces. Spokesman Peskov, who confirmed that it was being dealt with, taken in May last year. (2023 REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov) [モスクワ 2日 ロイター] – A Russian … Read more

Hungarian ruling party supports NATO accession ratification of two Nordic countries Prime Minister is also concerned | Reuters

Hungarian ruling party supports NATO accession ratification of two Nordic countries Prime Minister is also concerned | Reuters

On March 1, the Hungarian parliament began deliberations on the ratification of Finland and Sweden’s accession to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). Indicated. FILE PHOTO: Budapest December 2022. REUTERS/Marton Monus [ブダペスト 1日 ロイター] – The Hungarian parliament has started deliberations on the ratification of Finland and Sweden’s accession to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization … Read more

Moldova and Ukraine deny Russia’s claims that they plan to invade | Reuters

Moldova and Ukraine deny Russia’s claims that they plan to invade | Reuters

The Moldovan government has called for calm, denying Russian media reports that Ukraine plans to launch a false flag operation into the pro-Russian Transnistria region in eastern Moldova. . The photo shows the Transnistria flag and the Russian flag. May 2022 (2023 REUTERS/Vladislav Bachev) CHISINAU (Reuters) – The Moldovan government has denied Russian media reports … Read more

Focus: The Putin administration moves to check against the influence of the founder of Wagner | Reuters

Focus: The Putin administration moves to check against the influence of the founder of Wagner | Reuters

LONDON (Reuters) – A group of mercenaries led by this man are striving for victory for Russia on the battlefields of Ukraine. But there is growing evidence that Putin’s government is apparently moving in the direction of undermining his excessive political influence. That person is Yevgeny Prigozhin, 61, the founder of the private military company … Read more

Movement of British weapons production in Ukraine, negotiations with other European companies = British paper | Reuters

Movement of British weapons production in Ukraine, negotiations with other European companies = British paper | Reuters

British newspaper The Telegraph on February 12 reported that the country’s weapons and tanks could be manufactured in Ukraine. Ukrainian soldiers participate in joint training near the Belarusian border. REUTERS/Gleb Garanich LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s weapons and tanks could be manufactured in Ukraine, The Telegraph reported on Thursday. This would reduce dependence on supplies from … Read more

Russia asks US to answer Reported involvement in Nord Stream explosion | Reuters

Russia asks US to answer Reported involvement in Nord Stream explosion | Reuters

Russia’s Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Zakharova said on Monday that the United States was responsible for last year’s explosions in the Nord Stream 1 and Nord Stream 2 undersea pipelines that carry natural gas from Russia to Europe. “The US administration needs to comment on all the facts,” he said. FILE PHOTO: Russian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson … Read more