The ruling Swedish Social Democratic Party said on Sunday that it would oppose the deployment of NATO nuclear weapons and military bases on its territory should the country join the alliance. “Social Democrats will work to have Sweden express unilateral reservations against the deployment of nuclear weapons and permanent bases on the Swedish territory […]
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Russia warns US, NATO of ‘unpredictable consequences’ over weapons supply to Ukraine
Days after the Joe Biden administration announced an additional USD 800 million in military assistance to Ukraine, Russia warns the United States of “unpredictable consequences” if the country continues to transfer weapons to Ukraine. Washington Post reviewed a diplomatic note that Russia sent the US this week and said that […]
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Pentagon has forgotten how NATO bombed Yugoslavia, Iraq, Libya: Russian Ambassador to US
Russian Ambassador to the United States Anatoly Antonov said the Pentagon has already forgotten how US and NATO planes bombed the cities of Yugoslavia, Iraq and Libya. The Russian ambassador’s statement came in response to statements by Pentagon spokesman John Kirby about the alleged involvement of the Russian Armed Forces […]
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NATO fears Russia might use chemical weapons in ‘false flag’ attack in Ukraine
The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) is concerned that Russia may use chemical weapons in a ‘false flag’ attack in Ukraine, the alliance’s chief Jens Stoltenberg said on Tuesday. He was speaking at the press conference at NATO headquarter. Stoltenberg said, “We are concerned that Moscow could stage a false flag operation possibly including […]
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Erdogan’s biggest balancing act between NATO membership and Ukraine
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has put Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in a very difficult position, as he must strike a very delicate balance in Turkey’s relationship with NATO – and the West in general- and Russia, with which Ankara has very important economic relations. While supporting Ukraine and realizing that he must stand on the side of NATO in this conflict or […]
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Amid Ukraine crisis, US Defense Secy speaks with 15 NATO ally, European counterparts
US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin spoke with fifteen of his NATO ally and European counterparts regarding Russia’s military operations in Ukraine, Pentagon informed on Friday. Pentagon Press Secretary John Kirby said that Austin the Secretary spoke individually with Defense Ministers from Canada and Turkey. Austin also convened a virtual European Quint meeting with his […]
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NATO Chief warns of Russia planning a ‘Full-Scale Attack’ on Ukraine
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg on Sunday accused Russia of “planning a full-scale attack on Ukraine” under a false pretext, according to media reports. “No troops are being withdrawn, as Russia says, but new troops are being added,” Stoltenberg told German public broadcaster ARD, reported Sputnik News Agency. He further raised concerns about […]
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NATO’s Stoltenberg says alliance remains open for dialogue with Russia
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg has said that the alliance remains open to dialogue with Russia and is ready to protect and defend its allies. “Thank you @VP Kamala Harris for your personal commitment to #NATO & for the significant #US contribution to our Alliance. Transatlantic unity is key at this critical time. We remain […]
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Situation around Ukraine does not change Sweden’s stance on joining NATO
The situation around Ukraine did not affect Sweden’s position regarding joining NATO, and Stockholm is not seeking to become a member of the alliance, the Swedish state secretary to the prime minister, Karin Wallensteen, said. “In a situation like this, more than ever, stability and predictability is important… Our security policy is set… We want […]
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US, NATO ‘ignored’ Russia’s key concerns over Ukraine, says President Putin
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday said the US and NATO ‘ignored’ Moscow’s key concerns over Ukraine. Speaking at a news conference following a five-hour meeting in Moscow with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, Putin said, “It is already clear — I informed the Prime Minister about this — that the fundamental Russian concerns were ignored. […]
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Sweden not planning to become NATO member yet
Sweden is not planning to apply for NATO membership right now but will confirm to Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg that it will make security decisions on its own, Foreign Minister Anna Linde said on Monday. “Actually we have no intention this time to apply for membership in NATO, neither Finland or Sweden … so this question is not on the […]
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NATO chief informed EU countries’ Defence Ministers about talks with Russia
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg has informed defence ministers of the EU nations about the outcome of the negotiations between the alliance and Russia held in Brussels, EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said. “Today in the evening, we have discussed the interference of non-government actors into our missions with [UN Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations] Jean-Pierre Lacroix and Jens Stoltenberg, who informed us about the […]
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Josep Borrell calls Russia’s demand to stop EU, NATO eastward expansion unacceptable
EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell called Russia’s demands about security guarantees and about stopping the EU and NATO’s eastward expansion unacceptable. “Demands about security guarantees and stopping the EU and NATO’s eastward expansion are a purely Russian agenda with completely unacceptable conditions, especially regarding Ukraine,” Borrell said in an interview with German newspaper Die Welt. He said the Russian side for the first time “presented its […]
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White House says Russia-NATO meeting expected January 12
A Russia-NATO meeting is expected on January 12, Sputnik reported citing a news agency. The Russian news agency sourced the report from a London-based news agency that cited US National Security Council spokesperson. Earlier, NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said he intends to convene a meeting of the NATO-Russia Council on January 12. Russian Deputy Foreign Minister […]
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NATO must abandon ideological prejudices, maintain security: Chinese Foreign Ministry
NATO must abandon ideological prejudices, do more to maintain international and regional security, the Chinese Foreign Ministry told Sputnik. “As the largest military alliance in the world, NATO must abandon the Cold War mentality and ideological prejudices, make more efforts to maintain international and regional security and stability,” the ministry said, commenting on Russia’s proposals on security guarantees. On December 17, the Russian Foreign […]