Tag: Frigate
Putin supports the plan to expand the Russian armed forces to 1.5 million
Russian President Vladimir Putin backed a defense minister’s proposal to strengthen the Russian military by more than 30% on Wednesday, as he said Moscow needed to learn from and address the problems it faces in Ukraine. Read our live blog to see how all of today’s events unfolded. All times are Paris time (GMT+1). This […]
International Round-Up: Greenland permanently moves its clocks forward in 2023
Greenland will move closer to Europe next year. No, this is not a question of plate tectonics, but time zones! Its national parliament has decided that 2023 will be the year it moves its clocks one hour closer to the motherland. Or rather, it does not return them. As usual, it switches to summer time […]
Historic and modern boats are displayed on the Day of the Russian Navy
Ships from bygone eras sailed alongside the Navy’s modern fleet in the Neva River in St. Petersburg Russia celebrated its Navy Day on Sunday with annual parades across the country, including the main one in the city of St. Petersburg. This year’s event marked 350 years since the birth of Peter the Great, the 18th-century […]
5 Scots who nobly served Russia
Back in their homeland, they faced political and economic difficulties while under pressure from the hated British. However, the Russians offered them high rank, prosperity and an opportunity to participate in the creation of a great empire. 1. Alexander Leslie General goods The Scotsman Alexander Leslie enlisted in the Russian service three times: in 1618, […]
Danish news Round-Up: The Danish government no longer recommends vaccines for children
Søren Brostrøm, head of the National Board of Health, explained at a press conference on Wednesday that the COVID-19 vaccine will no longer be recommended for children. Instead, only the particularly vulnerable and Danes over the age of 50 will be recommended a vaccine for the autumn. The Prime Minister defends the decisionAccording to Brostrøm, […]
A NATO aspirant is hosting the bloc’s warships
A port call in Helsinki will be followed by a large US-led exercise in the Baltics Two US warships and a French navy joined a German frigate in Helsinki on Friday. Finland has applied to join NATO and is holding a number of exercises with other nations. Sweden, a co-aspirant, will host a major NATO […]
A NATO aspirant is hosting the bloc’s warships
A port call in Helsinki will be followed by a large US-led exercise in the Baltics Two US warships and a French navy joined a German frigate in Helsinki on Friday. Finland has applied to join NATO and is holding a number of exercises with other nations. Sweden, a co-aspirant, will host a major NATO […]
NATO aspirant hosts American, French and German warships
The port race in Helsinki will be followed by a major NATO exercise in the Baltics Two US warships and a French navy joined a German frigate in Helsinki on Friday. Finland has applied to join NATO and is holding a number of exercises with other nations. Sweden, a co-aspirant, will host a major NATO […]
Denmark is increasing NATO contributions
Baltic boundThe battalion will be deployed to Latvia at the request of NATO. The agreement also gives Denmark the opportunity to make a frigate and a number of military air contributions available – including surveillance aircraft and a mobile air defense radar with operators. In addition, Denmark will also be able to help make personnel […]
Denmark and the United Kingdom sign a declaration to strengthen military cooperation
COPENHAGEN, March 4 (Xinhua) – Denmark and the United Kingdom signed a declaration on Friday that will strengthen military cooperation between the two countries. The agreement was drafted by Denmark’s Minister of Defense Morten Bodskov and his visiting British counterpart Ben Wallace, during a meeting with the Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF). This will ensure that […]
Live: Biden warns that Putin invades Ukraine would entail “heavy costs”
Efforts to calm the crisis in Ukraine via telephone diplomacy failed to ease tensions on Saturday, with US President Joe Biden warning that Russia faces “rapid and heavy costs” if its troops carry out an invasion. Follow our live updates below. 07.45 Paris time US OSCE personnel begin to withdraw from Donetsk US Security and […]
Denmark is earmarking millions for Ukraine as border tensions rise
Hoping for constructive conversations Kofod’s visit to Ukraine comes a week after a series of NATO and OSCE meetings with Russia regarding the exploration of diplomatic opportunities to de-escalate the situation. Denmark remains open to a constructive dialogue with Russia, although it has emphasized that the military pressure exerted by the Russians is unacceptable. Russia’s […]
Danish news overview: Dangerous baby pillow recalled due to exploits, it could suffocate infants
Boppy Model Hug & Nest, a pillow / mini mattress designed for babies, has been recalled from the shelves. If the safety instructions are not followed, there is a risk of suffocation, warns the Danish Safety Technology Authority. Three serial numbers If your product has one of these three serial numbers (07079939470000; 00009182000000 or 42091820000), […]
