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Danish fleet present near Nord Stream 2 media
A vessel used by military divers was spotted near the sabotaged pipeline after discovering a mystery, national dailies report The Royal Danish Navy is believed to be conducting a diving operation east of the island of Bornholm, not far from the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline that was damaged by an explosion. Berlingske newspaper reported […]
Russia shares Nord Stream’s communications with the UN’s top diplomat
Germany, Denmark and Sweden allegedly failed to keep Russia informed of their investigations Russia has released its communications with Denmark, Sweden and Germany regarding Nord Stream sabotage to members of the UN Security Council, a senior diplomat has said. “These documents allow our colleagues at the United Nations to confirm that the claims of these […]
Finland’s Niinistö is still optimistic about NATO membership
Niinistö, who spoke to the media after sitting down with the US president Joe Biden In the White House, said Biden, he confirmed his strong support for Finland and Sweden. “Biden urged us forward. He hoped I was right in my optimism,” he said. The meeting was not originally on the agenda of his five-day […]
Trump sees himself as America’s savior
Over the past weekend, conservative activists and politicians gathered at the CPAC conference. The conference’s main attraction was former US President Donald Trump, who gave a roughly 100-minute speech. In his speech, Trump attacked the Democrats, who he believes are destroying the United States. At the same time, he switched up his rhetoric regarding his […]
USA, Lithuania in talks aimed at China
Washington – In March 1990, Lithuania became the first republic to break away from the Soviet Union by declaring itself an independent state, a decision applauded by the White House. Thirty-three years later, this Baltic country of about 2.7 million people is making bold moves to counter China, the rising global power of the century, […]
Live: Ukraine says ‘survived the hardest winter in our history’
Ukraine has survived the “hardest winter” in its history, enduring months of Russian strikes on critical infrastructure, the country’s foreign minister said on Wednesday. The fight to defend the eastern city of Bakhmut from Russian forces intensified, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Tuesday. Follow our live blog for the latest updates on the war in […]
Hungarian delegation meets Swedish and Finnish legislators to negotiate ratification of NATO membership
prime minister Viktor Orbán has accused the Swedish and Finnish governments of spreading “blatant lies” about Hungary, prompting questions among lawmakers in his party about whether the offers will be accepted. However, Orban confirmed that Hungary will send a parliamentary delegation to Sweden and Finland to seek clarification on matters before the ratification can be […]
The culture war in focus at CPAC
On Wednesday, the conservative CPAC conference begins in Washington. The conference is an opportunity for influential thinkers and thought in the Republican sphere to meet and discuss policy. However, a long line of heavyweights within the Republican Party choose not to participate, including Ron DeSantis and Mitch McConnell. Why don’t they want to participate, what […]
The Nord Stream explosions hurt the Baltic wildlife researchers
Scientists say pipeline explosions stirred up chemical waste and threaten cod and porpoise populations The destruction of the Nord Stream 1 and 2 pipelines not only interrupted the flow of Russian natural gas to Western Europe, it killed and poisoned already endangered fish and marine mammal species in the Baltic Sea, says a new report […]
Spanish expert accuses the US of blowing up the Nord Stream pipeline
© Provided by Xinhua Josep Puigsech, an expert on Russian affairs and contemporary history, points to “a clear gain to be made” by the US and a strengthening of its geopolitical influence over Germany. BARCELONA, Spain, Feb. 27 (Xinhua) — “I increasingly believe that the incident that led to the rupture of the gas pipeline […]
The EU approves the tenth package of sanctions against Russia
The European Union approved a tenth package of Russia sanctions on Friday night, the anniversary of Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine, the Swedish EU presidency said. Follow our live blog for the latest developments. All times are Paris time (GMT+1). 8:46 a.m.: Biden says he doesn’t “anticipate” China providing arms to Russia United States President Joe […]
EU approves new sanctions against Russia
The bloc has followed the US, UK, Australia and New Zealand in announcing a new round of measures against Moscow EU member states approved a tenth round of sanctions against Russia on Friday over Moscow’s military operation in Ukraine, after its major Western ally imposed new measures to mark the one-year anniversary of the conflict’s […]
Roundup: Germany mum on Nord Stream explosions amid US sabotage claims
BERLIN, Feb. 24 (Xinhua) — The German government is condoning the explosions that destroyed the Nord Stream 1 and 2 pipelines on Sept. 26 last year, even as the country continues to suffer a severe energy crisis following the disruption of Russian gas supplies. Without even giving access to members of the German Bundestag (the […]
Germany mum on Nord Stream explosions amid US sabotage claims
© Provided by Xinhua Without even giving access to members of the German Bundestag, all information on the matter has been classified as “highly confidential” due to the so-called third-party rule, which prevents conflicts with the interests of the allied states or their intelligence services. BERLIN, Feb. 24 (Xinhua) — The German government is condoning […]
Live: Spain’s prime minister arrives in Kiev for talks with Zelensky
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez arrived in Kiev on Thursday for talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky ahead of the one-year anniversary of the Russian invasion. US President Joe Biden on Wednesday criticized Russia’s decision to suspend a key nuclear treaty, but said there was no evidence Moscow was moving closer to actually using a […]
NATO chief sees ‘some signs’ China may support Russia’s war
Warsaw, Poland – NATO’s chief said on Wednesday that the military alliance has seen “some signs” that China may be planning to support Russia in its war in Ukraine, and he strongly urged Beijing to refrain from what would be a violation of international law. NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg also told The Associated Press […]
VMA in Gällö in Bräcke municipality, Jämtland county
On Monday, US President Joe Biden appeared in the Ukrainian capital Kiev side by side with the country’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyi. The visit is taking place in connection with the anniversary of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine. Biden pledges continued support for Ukraine’s valiant fight against the Russian invasion forces. Joe Biden later repeated […]
Evidence of US guilt for Nord Stream more than a smoking gun Russia
Blocking a UN probe would make the West look even more suspicious, Moscow’s ambassador told Security Council The destruction of the Nord Stream pipelines was an act of international terrorism and must be addressed to avoid “chaos” on the high seas, Moscow’s UN ambassador, Vassily Nebenzia, told the UN Security Council on Tuesday. Russia has […]
Right now: Biden is giving a speech in Poland
US President Joe Biden gives a speech in the Polish capital Warsaw. During the day, he met Polish President Andrzej Duda. Sveriges Radio’s emissary is on site.
US says partners should investigate Nord Stream blasts
The State Department reacted to Russia’s request for a UN investigation of the pipelines? destruction The Nord Stream pipeline explosions did not take place on US soil so Washington believes it would be most appropriate for the countries whose territory was involved to investigate them, State Department spokesman Ned Price told reporters on Wednesday. “I […]
US and Norway blew up the Nord Stream Pipelines: Seymour Hersh
If Hersh’s report is accurate, this act of terrorism directed at the infrastructure of its own allies would have significant implications for the relationship between the United States and Germany and could be a turning point in relations between US and Europe. ”Last June, the Navy divers, operating under the cover of a widely publicised […]
The US lies about Nord Stream exposing Moscow
The Russian Foreign Ministry has reminded the State Department of its own history of misleading claims Attempts by the US State Department to brush off Seymour Hersh’s article on sabotage of the Nord Stream pipelines as “nonsense” are blatant lies that show a shocking ignorance of American history, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova told […]
US blew up Nord Stream pipeline in covert operation, says top investigative journalist
Washington [US]February 11 (ANI): American investigative journalist and political writer Seymour Hersh claimed that the bombing of the Nord Stream undersea gas pipelines in September 2022 was carried out by the US in a covert operation, according to the results of his investigation published in Substack. Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Hersh noted that the decision to […]
People will remember the roar of MTG
On Tuesday evening, US President Joe Biden delivered his annual State of the Union address. Biden highlighted his successes and focused, among other things, on the comparatively low unemployment in the United States. He also reached out to Republicans, urging them to work together to get more done. However, when he accused them of wanting […]
The anger after the death of Tire Nichols
29-year-old Tire Nichols died in hospital days after a violent police intervention in Memphis, Tennessee. Several police officers have been fired and charged over his death. Roger Wilson is in Memphis and talks about people’s anger over the death of yet another young man and about the demands for change in the American police system. […]
Savola: Finland participates in the international supply of tanks to Ukraine
“Finland’s contribution cannot be too great in light of our defense capabilities. We are not yet a member of NATO, and we cannot compromise on our own defense, Savola said. He estimates that Finland could offer training and maintenance services to Ukraine in addition to tanks. Although decisions on the details of the support package […]
The tangle of documents is beginning to resemble a farce
US President Joe Biden invited the FBI to search his home in their search for more classified documents – which they found. At the same time, secret documents have also been discovered at the home of Trump’s former vice president Mike Pence. With the 2024 presidential primaries a year away, we ask how these revelations […]
No German decision on tanks for Ukraine despite mounting pressure
Germany said Friday that no decision had been made on providing battle tanks sought by Kyiv, despite an emotional plea from President Volodymyr Zelensky. Western defence ministers gathered at Ramstein Air Base in Germany for a crucial US-led meeting to hammer out future military aid to Ukraine. Read our live blog to see how all […]
Trkiye denies the connection between the F-16 agreement and Nordic NATO bids
Ankara hopes to buy 40 new Lockheed-produced jets, but the deal has opponents in Washington Turkey’s proposed purchase of F-16 fighter jets from the US and its gatekeeping for NATO as Finland and Sweden seek to join the US-led military bloc are “not related,” Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu has insisted. The arms sale would […]
NATO allies US, Turkey Trying to mend fences but cracks remain
WASHINGTON – The United States and Turkey tried on Wednesday to iron out differences that have strained relations for years but failed to report progress in resolving differences over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and NATO expansion that have strained ties between the allies. At a meeting in Washington, Foreign Minister Antony Blinken and visiting Turkish […]
Secret documents in Biden’s garage
The tangle with Joe Biden’s secret documents is growing. Now documents have been found in the garage of his home in Delaware. How does this hurt him politically? The state Congress of Delaware has decided to introduce a more restrictive dress code for congresswomen. We talk to Susanne Ljung at Stil i P1 about the […]
10 world events that marked the year 2022
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the protest movement in Iran, the abortion issue in the United States – 2022 was rich in different events. AFP offered a list of the 10 events that, according to the agency, marked the world this year. Putin invaded Ukraine On February 24, Vladimir Putin ordered Russian troops to invade Ukraine, […]
Year End 2022: How a ‘liberty-depriving death’ took women to war against Iran’s now-abolished ‘morality’ police
Tehran [Iran]December 31 (ANI): An austere regime known for crushing dissent with an iron fist pulled out all its administrative levers to trample protests by a group of women who stood up for their rights and dignity. But all it did was light the fire. The alleged custodial death of 22-year-old Iranian woman Mahsa Amini, […]
The world pays tribute to the Brazilian “soccer king” Pele
Pele, the legendary Brazilian footballer who rose from barefoot poverty to become one of the greatest and most famous athletes in modern history, has died aged 82. The Albert Einstein Hospital in Sao Paulo, where Pele was undergoing treatment, said he died at 3:27 p.m. Thursday due to “multiple organ failure resulting from the development […]
Therefore, the US only has two parties
How sure can Joe Biden be of becoming the Democratic presidential candidate in 2024? Why do the Republicans have a red elephant as their symbol? And what is the most difficult thing about being a US correspondent? In this special episode, we highlight some of the questions we received from you listeners and do our […]
US Considers Teaching Ukrainians About Patriot Use At Home Politico
The anti-missile system will reportedly not be sent to Ukraine for several months, until it has operators ready The United States may begin training Ukrainian troops on its soil for the first time since hostilities with Russia broke out, US officials cited by Politico indicated. Officials quoted by the outlet said it made sense to […]
Zelensky and Biden in joint press conference
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy thanks US President Joe Biden for his support and has awarded him a military medal of honor. It is Zelensky’s first visit abroad since Russia’s invasion in February. Hear from our correspondent what emerged at the press conference.
Trump’s second worst Christmas yet
The committee that reviewed the storming of the 2021 congress presented its conclusions this week. The committee finds that former US President Donald Trump bears the lion’s share of the blame for the attack, and the committee recommends that the Department of Justice file charges. President of Ukraine to Washington Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is […]
Live: Ukraine’s Zelensky meets Biden in Washington
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is expected to visit Washington on Wednesday for a meeting with US President Joe Biden and an address to Congress, according to the White House. Read our live blog for the latest updates on the war in Ukraine. All times are Paris time (GMT+1). 7:16 a.m.: Zelensky says “on his way […]
Elon Musk’s political ambitions
Elon Musk is getting a lot of attention for his tweeting and seems to have adopted Republican talking points in his views. We investigate his political residence and whether he really has political ambitions. Brittney Griner back in the US After almost ten months in Russian captivity, basketball star and Olympic medalist Brittney Griner is […]
Basketball star Brittney Griner returns to the United States after a prisoner exchange with Russia
Washington [US]December 10 (ANI): American basketball player Brittney Griner reached her home country on Friday after being released from a Russian prison in exchange for an arms dealer. Speaking at a news briefing Friday, U.S. Chancellor’s Assistant Secretary Vedant Patel said Griner arrived at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston and was taken to Brooke […]
Putin vows to continue targeting Ukraine’s power grid
President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that Russia will continue to strike Ukraine’s energy grid after waves of missile attacks have left parts of the country without clean water and electricity. Pope Francis broke down and wept as he spoke about the suffering of Ukrainians during a prayer at Rome’s Spanish Steps. Read our live […]
Antony Blinken hails release of Brittney Griner, says US continues to work ‘relentlessly’ to bring home Paul Whelan
Washington [US]December 9 (ANI): US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has hailed the release of American basketball player Brittney Griner from Russian detention. He stated that the administration will continue its efforts to bring Paul Whelan back to the United States. Griner was released in a prisoner swap involving Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout, according […]
Live: Putin vows to continue targeting Ukraine’s power grid
President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that Russia will continue to strike Ukraine’s energy grid after waves of missile attacks have left parts of the country without clean water and electricity. Pope Francis broke down and wept as he spoke about the suffering of Ukrainians during a prayer at Rome’s Spanish Steps. Follow our live […]
Joe Biden intends to abandon Iowa
For almost forever, the state of Iowa has been first when the Democrats choose their presidential candidate. Now President Joe Biden wants to review the order and let other states go first. The background is, among other things, criticism of the state’s demographic composition, which some believe is not representative of the rest of the […]
Turkish attacks on America’s Kurdish allies echo the Ukraine war
Bucharest, Romania – US President Joe Biden’s administration is toughening its language toward NATO ally Turkey as it tries to dissuade Turkish President Recep Erdogan from launching a bloody and destabilizing ground offensive against US-allied Kurdish forces in neighboring Syria. Since November 20, after six people died in a bomb attack in Istanbul a week […]
Live: European Union members near deal on Russian oil price cap
EU member states are close to agreement on a $60 dollar per barrel Russian oil price cap. Meanwhile, air raid alerts were issued across all of Ukraine on Thursday, as officials warned that Russia was preparing a new wave of missile and drone strikes. Follow our blog for all the latest developments. All times are […]
European Union members near deal on Russian oil price cap
EU member states are close to agreement on a $60 dollar per barrel Russian oil price cap. Meanwhile, air raid alerts were issued across all of Ukraine on Thursday, as officials warned that Russia was preparing a new wave of missile and drone strikes. Read our live blog to see how all the day’s events […]
The right-wing extremist who could be Trump’s downfall
Former US President Donald Trump had dinner with Kanye West at Mar-a-Lago in Florida. Right-wing extremist Nick Fuentes, notorious for his gross anti-Semitism, was also at the dinner. Now criticism is pouring in against Trump – even from within his own party. Biden in an unusually good mood The mid-term elections were a relative success […]
Live: Sweden confirms Nord Stream pipeline sabotage
Investigators have found traces of explosives at the site of the damaged Nord Stream pipelines, confirming that sabotage had taken place, a Swedish prosecutor said on Friday. Follow our live blog for the latest developments. All times are Paris time (GMT+1) 11:25 a.m.: The Kremlin is saying nothing about the Putin-Biden summit at this time […]
This is how close the outside world is to being dragged into Putin’s war
Two people are dead after an anti-aircraft drone landed in a Polish village near the Ukrainian border on Tuesday. It is the first time that the war has spilled over – into a NATO country. The G20 summit in Bali turned into a crisis meeting and both NATO and the UN Security Council held special […]
Trump is once again aiming for the presidency
Former US President Donald Trump has announced that he is running for the presidency in 2024. The announcement comes shortly after the midterm elections in which Trump-loyal candidates fared poorly, something the former president received harsh criticism for. The Democrats faced a red wave The Republican midterm success did not materialize and instead many Democrats […]
Live: China urges ‘calm’ after missile strike in Poland
China on Wednesday called for “calm” following a deadly missile strike on a Polish village near the border with Ukraine. Follow FRANCE 24’s live blog for the latest developments. All times are Paris time (GMT+1). 9:27am: NATO holds emergency talks after missile lands in Poland Ambassadors from the 30 NATO nations gathered in Brussels Wednesday […]
Live: France urges ‘extreme caution’ over origins of strike in Poland
France urged “extreme caution” on Wednesday about the origin of a deadly missile attack on NATO member Poland, saying many countries in the region have similar weapons. Follow FRANCE 24’s live blog for the latest developments. All times are Paris time (GMT+1). 06:42: Blinken calls Polish, Ukrainian FMs about missile attack US Secretary of State […]
Screaming protesters disrupt Biden speech
The howling activists demonstrated against fossil fuels as the US president spoke at a climate conference in Egypt US President Joe Biden was interrupted by screaming protesters during a speech at the UN climate conference COP27 in Egypt on Friday. While Biden boasted about his green policies, the protesters demanded an end to the use […]
Screaming protesters interrupt Biden’s speech
The howling activists demonstrated against fossil fuels as the US president spoke at a climate conference in Egypt US President Joe Biden was interrupted by screaming protesters during a speech at the UN climate conference COP27 in Egypt on Friday. While Biden boasted about his green policies, the protesters demanded an end to the use […]
That’s why Putin is threatening nuclear weapons
Russian President Vladimir Putin has hinted more or less directly that he might consider using nuclear weapons against Ukraine. Recently, for example, he said he was prepared to use “all available means” to defend Russian territory. And Putin’s words are taken seriously. US President Joe Biden notes that for the first time since the Cuban […]
Full focus on Pennsylvania
With two days left until the US midterm elections, all eyes are on Pennsylvania. The state Senate race is incredibly close and could be decisive for Biden’s remaining years as president. USApodden is on site and taking the temperature of the election fever. Three presidents on the same day On Saturday, Joe Biden and Barack […]
Trump is aiming for 2024
Former US President Donald Trump describes Democrats as evil people who are out to destroy the United States and current President Joe Biden warns of a democratic collapse. USApodden is in the USA for the 2022 midterm elections and we begin our journey in New York and by discussing the tone of the American political […]
Greta Thunberg calls for the downfall of capitalism
The teenage climate activist also blamed “racism” for warming the planet Swedish eco-activist Greta Thunberg has turned her attention to the political arena, calling for the downfall of capitalism, which she claimed is responsible for climate change. The 19-year-old climate campaigner launched his book – ‘The Climate Book’ – in London on Sunday night, telling […]
Russia stops participation in UN agreement that allows Ukraine to export grain
Moscow has suspended implementation of a UN-brokered grain export deal that has allowed more than 9 million tonnes of grain to be exported from Ukraine, helping to ease the global food crisis and lower prices. The Russian Defense Ministry said it would no longer guarantee the safety of cargo ships participating in the UN-led initiative, […]
Forget parallel society: Is the ghetto plan stuck in a parallel universe?
On September 11, Denmark’s neighbors crossed the Øresund to the polls. A right-wing bloc has now emerged with a majority in the Swedish parliament, depriving Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson and her Social Democrats of their position at the head of the government. However, it was the days and weeks before the election that revealed the […]
Ukraine says situation ‘critical’ after Russia attacks power grid
Ukraine warned Tuesday of an emerging “critical” risk to its electricity grid after multiple Russian air strikes targeted energy facilities across the country, with President Volodymyr Zelensky stating that Moscow’s repeated bombardments had destroyed one-third of the country’s power facilities as winter approaches. Read our blog to see how all the day’s events unfolded. This […]
Live: Germany fires cybersecurity chief over suspected Russia ties
The head of Germany’s national cyber security agency has been fired following reports of possible links to Russian intelligence, the interior ministry announced on Tuesday. His dismissal came as several regions of Ukraine and the capital Kyiv experienced power outages following several Russian airstrikes targeting energy facilities across the country. Read FRANCE 24’s live blog […]
Why is Putin threatening nuclear weapons?
After the explosion on the Kerch Bridge connecting Crimea with Russia, Russia has again attacked the city of Zaporizhzhia.But in the past week, Russian President Putin has warned that nuclear weapons may be used if the country’s “territorial integrity” is threatened. The other day, US President Joe Biden raised the tone and warned that the […]
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Why is Putin threatening nuclear weapons? Last week, Russian President Putin warned that nuclear weapons could be used if the country’s “territorial integrity” was threatened. The other day, US President Joe Biden raised the tone and warned that the world may face Armageddon – that is, the final battle between Evil and Good.Have we approached […]
America’s top security official makes a surprise trip to Turkey
The trip came just a day after the country’s president had promised to maintain a ?principled position? on NATO expansion US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan has made an unannounced trip to Turkey to meet with his counterpart in President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s administration amid renewed concerns that Ankara could block the pending additions of […]
America’s top security official makes a surprise trip to Turkey
The trip came just a day after the country’s president had pledged to maintain a “principled position” on NATO expansion US national security adviser Jake Sullivan has made an unannounced trip to Turkey, now known as Turkiye, to meet with his counterpart in President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s administration amid renewed concerns that Ankara could block […]
America’s top security official makes a surprise trip to Turkey
The trip came just a day after the country’s president had pledged to maintain a “principled position” on NATO expansion US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan has made an unannounced trip to Turkey to meet with his counterpart in President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s administration amid renewed concerns that Ankara could block the pending additions of […]
America’s top security official makes a surprise trip to Turkey
The trip came just a day after the country’s president had promised to maintain a ?principled position? on NATO expansion US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan has made an unannounced trip to Turkey to meet with his counterpart in President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s administration amid renewed concerns that Ankara could block the pending additions of […]
Erdogan has a “principled position” on NATO expansion
Trkiye hosted the US National Security Advisor for talks on the accession of Sweden and Finland to the bloc US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan has made an unannounced trip to Turkey to meet with his counterpart in President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s administration amid renewed concerns that Ankara could block the pending additions of Sweden […]
Erdogan expresses principled position on NATO expansion
The US national security adviser has traveled to Istanbul to discuss Sweden’s and Finland’s accession to the bloc US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan has made an unannounced trip to Turkey to meet with his counterpart in President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s administration amid renewed concerns that Ankara could block the pending additions of Sweden and […]
Erdogan expresses “principled position” on NATO expansion
The US national security adviser has traveled to Istanbul to discuss Sweden’s and Finland’s accession to the bloc US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan has made an unannounced trip to Turkey to meet with his counterpart in President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s administration amid renewed concerns that Ankara could block the pending additions of Sweden and […]
Russia points the finger at the sole recipient of pipeline sabotage
The pipelines were the last thing that ensured the EU’s energy independence, Moscow’s UN envoy said The sabotage of Russia’s Nord Stream gas pipeline benefits the United States, not Russia or the EU, Russia’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Vassily Nebenzia said on Friday. “The main question is whether what happened with Nord Stream […]
Zelensky promises never to talk to Putin
Ukraine will not negotiate with Moscow until Putin is replaced as president, Zelensky and his cabinet said Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky refuses to negotiate a peace settlement as long as Vladimir Putin remains President of Russia. He made this claim in a post on his official Telegram channel on Friday. Claims he had “always offered […]
Zelensky sets conditions for talks with Russia
Ukraine will not negotiate with Moscow until Putin is replaced as president, Zelensky and his cabinet said Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky has refused to negotiate a peace deal as long as Vladimir Putin remains president of Russia, issuing a demand for regime change via his official Telegram channel on Friday. Claims he had “always offered […]
Unidentified drones spotted before Nord Stream blasts – Norway
The number of unmanned aircraft near offshore platforms increased in September, energy workers reported Norway’s offshore energy operators reported an increasing number of unidentified drones near their platforms in the days leading up to the apparent sabotage of the Russian Nord Stream 1 and 2 gas pipelines. The Norwegian Petroleum Authority held a meeting with […]
Unidentified drones spotted before Nord Stream blasts Norway
The number of unmanned aircraft near offshore platforms increased in September, energy workers reported Norway’s offshore energy operators reported an increasing number of unidentified drones near their platforms in the days leading up to the apparent sabotage of the Russian Nord Stream 1 and 2 gas pipelines. The Norwegian Petroleum Authority held a meeting with […]
Israeli newspaper names most influential Jew of 2022
The Jerusalem Post praised Vladimir Zelensky for “changing the world?” through its use of ?media and diplomacy? Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky is the most influential Jew in 2022, according to the Jerusalem Post, which published its list on Sunday. Describing the former comedian as an “icon”, it hailed his use of “media and diplomacy” to […]
Mystery leaks from pipelines bubble up in the Baltic Sea
Washington – European officials say sabotage of the two Nord Stream pipelines in the Baltic Sea is suspected. “There are three leaks, so it’s hard to imagine that it could be accidental,” Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said on Tuesday. “We clearly see that this is sabotage – an act that likely means another step […]
Pipeline leaks appear to be the result of deliberate action
washington – EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said on Wednesday that all indications are that leaks from two Nord Stream natural gas pipelines in the Baltic Sea “are the result of a deliberate act”. “We will support any investigation aimed at getting to the bottom of what happened and why, and will take further […]
Russia issues emergency calls to the UN Security Council
Will Moscow request a meeting on suspected sabotage? against the Nord Stream pipeline Moscow wants to call an urgent meeting of the UN Security Council regarding the “provocations” at the Nord Stream 1 and 2 pipelines, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Wednesday in a Telegram post. Both pipelines were severely damaged earlier […]
The Nord Stream pipeline leaks appear to be the result of deliberate action
washington – European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said Wednesday that all indications are that leaks from two Nord Stream natural gas pipelines in the Baltic Sea “are the result of a deliberate act.” “We will support any investigation aimed at getting to the bottom of what happened and why, and will take further […]
Dancing in the Dark: A high school musical starring Sanna Marin as the “Prom Minister”
Autio is the same photographer who ran into the prime minister “by accident” at a music festival in mid-July and took a photo of her in shorts and a leather jacket, which circulated in the social and mainstream media. In the leaked videos Finnish prime minister Sanna Marin is dancing and singing for the camera with exaggerated […]
Finland, Sweden Offer NATO an edge as rivalry heats up in the north
Washington – The first surprise, for the Finnish conscripts and officers taking part in a military exercise in the Arctic this spring organized by NATO: the sudden roar of a US Navy helicopter attack force that landed in a field right next to the Finns’ well-hidden command post. The second surprise: Finnish Signal Corps communications […]
The FBI raid on Trump | The radio correspondents Live 2022
During the FBI’s raid on Trump’s Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida, they took with them a large number of classified documents that, according to the federal police, cannot be taken out of the White House. Trump is now being investigated for espionage crimes, among other things. Trump claims that he himself declassified the documents. What was […]
Macron approves NATO expansion
More than two-thirds of the alliance’s members have now agreed to the accession of Finland and Sweden French President Emmanuel Macron on Saturday signed the official documents approving Finland’s and Sweden’s applications to become NATO members. While Macron once called the US-led military bloc “brain death,” he has changed tack since Russia began its military […]
Congress passes Democrats’ climate, tax, health bill, a Biden triumph
WASHINGTON – A divided Congress on Friday gave final approval to Democrats’ flagship climate, tax and health care bills, giving President Joe Biden a triumph from the dead on coveted priorities that the party hopes will bolster its prospects of retaining control of Congress in November’s elections. The House used a 220-207 party-line vote to […]
Prime Minister Marin: Europe must support Ukraine together
prime minister Sanna Marin (SDP) said that the nations of Europe must stand together behind Ukraine as the country defends itself against Russia "brutal war". "We must continue our support for Ukraine. We must be strong and we must be united," Marin said. The Prime Minister of Finland spoke on Monday at a press conference […]
Minister of Defence, the highest general speech on Finland’s security policy
Major decisions have been made in Finland’s security policy over the past six months, when the country has been planning to join NATO. Minister of Defense Antti Kaikkonen (Cen) estimates that Finland’s long-established NATO compatibility will help the country adapt to NATO membership. "You could say that we are fully compatible with NATO. We meet […]
Watch: Niinistö releases video with Biden after signing NATO documents
On Saturday afternoon, President Sauli Niinistö released a video that revealed part of the conversation between the President of Finland, US President Joe Biden and Swedish Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson on Tuesday of last week. US President Biden signed the Nordic countries’ accession documents to NATO in Washington on Tuesday evening Finnish time, after a […]
NATO is stronger than ever Biden
The president said the military bloc is ?indispensable? to world peace, at the same time that Finland and Sweden’s membership bids are ratified US President Joe Biden has approved the applications of Finland and Sweden to join NATO, saying the alliance’s potential new members will make it as strong as it has ever been, while […]
Russian hackers claim a new denial of service attack on the website of the Finnish government
A Finnish government website was the target of a cyber attack on Wednesday afternoon, a day after Russian hackers claimed a similar attack on the parliament’s website. A group calling itself Noname057(16) claimed responsibility for both attacks. The latest target was the relatively obscure Valto, the government’s joint publication archive. Valto is maintained by the […]
Biden signs US support for Finland and Sweden’s NATO applications
Earlier this month, senators voted 95-1 for Finland and Sweden to join, giving the United States, 23rd out of 30 NATO countries, official support. “Just a few months ago, I welcomed the President of Finland and the Prime Minister of Sweden to the White House to show the strong support of the United States for […]
Biden says NATO is stronger than ever to approve new members
The president said the military bloc is ?indispensable? to world peace at the same time that Finland and Sweden’s membership bids are ratified US President Joe Biden has approved the applications of Finland and Sweden to join NATO, saying the alliance’s new members will make it as strong as it has ever been while vowing […]
Biden signs the ratification of US support to Finland, Sweden NATO offers
Washington [US]August 10 (ANI): US President Joe Biden on Tuesday signed US ratification of bids by Finland and Sweden to join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), moving a step closer in response to Russia’s special military operation in Ukraine . President Biden said on Twitter, “Finland and Sweden will make NATO stronger. Today I […]
The American climate agreement holds enormous potential for Danish companies
US President Joe Biden had a much-needed victory on Sunday night when the US Senate passed his massive climate strategy. The ambitious plan has a value of 430 billion dollars, and its goal is to work towards tackling climate change through green measures, as well as to limit the cost of medicine. But according to […]
Live: First shipment of Ukrainian grain reaches Turkish waters
The first shipment of Ukrainian grain since Russia’s invasion reached Turkish territorial waters on Tuesday near the entrance to the Bosphorus. The number of border crossings from Ukraine has exceeded 10 million, the UN refugee agency reported. Follow FRANCE 24’s live blog for the latest developments. All times are Paris time (GMT+2). 21:30: Fighting in […]
