The naval exercises Ocean Shield - 2023 started in the Baltic Sea, more than 30 ships and boats, 20 other vessels, 30 aircraft, about 6 thousand military personnel taking part, - the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation
1 year agoPro-Iranian militia in Iraq are now urging their followers to target Swedish citizens in Iraq, labeling them as "Supporters of Zionism”. Ash’ab al-Kahaf has issued a statement calling on its supporters to aim at Swedish interests & citizens in Iraq
1 year agoPresident Zelensky responded to question as to whether NATO was a success considering his frustration yesterday: “I think by the end of summit, we have great unity from our leaders and the security guarantees - that is a success for this summit, I think so. It’s my opinion”
.@pzydzpl @AndrzejDuda: As it is emphasized, NATO's nuclear umbrella extends over all the states of the alliance. If in any way Russian nuclear weapons were to be used against NATO countries, the countries of the alliance will respond accordingly
1 year agoPresident Volodymyr Zelensky began a meeting with President Joe Biden at the NATO summit in Vilnius
Macron: Zelensky's demands for more aid are legitimate to protect his country and people
"We make it clear that our support will last long and into the future.", - President Biden says G7 allies will help Ukraine "create a strong capable defense across land, air and sea" which represents a "long-term commitment" to the country
NATO Secretary General: What is happening in Ukraine is a war of attrition and logistical support is important to resolve it
Macron: The G-7 declaration on the security framework to support Ukraine reflects long-term support
1 year agoJens Stoltenberg: An honour to welcome President @ZelenskyyUa to our NATOSummit for the inaugural meeting of the NATO–Ukraine Council. Our 3-part support package means Ukraine is closer to NATO membership than ever before. Today we meet as equals; I look forward to the day we meet as Allies
In Vilnius President of Ukraine Zelensky held meetings with PM of Canada Justin Trudeau, Chancellor of Germany Olaf Scholz, PM of UK Rishi Sunak
NATO summit statement: Russia is the most important threat to peace and stability in the Euro-Atlantic region
1 year agoMeeting with Japanese Prime Minister @kishida230 at the NATOSummit, @NATO Secretary General @jensstoltenberg condemned North Korea’s latest missile test, saying this violates international norms and multiple UN Security Council resolutions
President of the European Council: The European Union is ready to contribute to providing security guarantees for Ukraine
Long-term aid plan for Ukraine to show Russia time 'not on its side', says US
Zelensky: NATO will make Ukraine safer and Ukraine will make the alliance stronger
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan meets US President Joe Biden on the sidelines of NATO Summit in Vilnius, Lithuania
1 year ago“We agree with the language you proposed relative to the future of Ukraine joining NATO,” Biden says in Vilnius, with NATO’s Stoltenberg
1 year agoGermany to send new arms package to Ukraine which will include: — 2 Patriot launchers; — 40 Marder 1A3 IFVs; — 25 Leopard 1A5 MBTs; — 5 Bergepanzer 2 ARV; — 20k 155mm rounds; — 5k 155mm smoke rounds; — Drone detection and drone protection package; — LUNA drone system; — Pioneer package
France to send Ukraine 'Scalp' long-range missiles: Macron
NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg vowed allied leaders meeting at a summit in Vilnius on Tuesday will send Ukraine "a clear and positive message on the path forward towards membership"
NATO Secretary General: At the summit, it will be agreed to support Ukraine politically and militarily
NATO Secretary General: The membership of Finland and Sweden in NATO is a clear message to President Putin
Stoltenberg: NATO members will make important decisions to strengthen deterrence and common defense
NATO Secretary General: We will continue to support Ukraine through the "NATO-Ukraine" Council
1 year agoJens Stoltenberg: Glad to announce that after the meeting I hosted with @RTErdogan and @SwedishPM, President Erdogan has agreed to forward Sweden's accession protocol to the Grand National Assembly ASAP and ensure ratification. This is an historic step which makes all NATO Allies stronger and safer
Hungary's parliament postponed ratifying Sweden's NATO accession bid on Wednesday to its autumn legislative session, AP reports
1 year agoPresidents of Poland and Lithuania to meet Zelensky in Kyiv
Russian aviation of Baltic Sea Fleet launched a drill with over 10 Su-27 figher jets
Germany intends to deploy an additional 4,000 troops in Lithuania on a long-term basis
