Belarus: Lithuania has taken an "unfriendly step" by closing two checkpoints at the Belarusian border
10 month agoPresident @andrzejduda after talks at the Belweder Palace with the president of Latvia @edgarsrinkevics: the most important security issues, our borders under hybrid attack by Belarus, we have no doubt that in cooperation with Russia
Estonian Ministry of Justice has drafted a draft bill, which would curtail the right of Russian citizens' right to vote at Estonian local elections due to a threat to security
Russian Su-30 jet fighter crashed in Kaliningrad region, pilots died
11 month agoPrime Minister @MorawieckiM in Suwałki: We warn against provocations from Russia and Belarus. The Wagner Group may carry out sabotage actions, and all those who underestimate this threat may be responsible for further provocations and intrigues from that side
Prime Minister @MorawieckiM in Suwałki: We respond very strongly to these provocations, whose tool is the Wagner group, - we have created, among others a fence on the Polish-Belarusian border
Prime Minister @MorawieckiM in Suwałki: The Wagner Group in Belarus is one of the topics of our talks today with the President of Lithuania @GitanasNauseda. Their presence in this area is a test by Russia and Belarus of the reaction of Poland and our allies
Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki: Wagnerians can also disguise themselves as illegal immigrants and try to infiltrate the territory of Poland and other NATO countries to carry out diversion and sabotage actions that may have dramatic consequences. Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki: Lukashenka sees allies on the side of the Wagner Group to destabilize Poland, Lithuania and other countries. Wagnerians can be used to professionally push illegal immigrants into Poland
Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki: We talked with President Nauseda about the threats posed by Wagner troops. According to our data, there are several thousand, about 4,000, in the territory of Belarus, according to the information received from Mr. President, maybe even a little more
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
11 month 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
11 month 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
11 month 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
11 month 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
11 month 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
11 month ago“We agree with the language you proposed relative to the future of Ukraine joining NATO,” Biden says in Vilnius, with NATO’s Stoltenberg
11 month 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"
