Tag: Minsk
Putin warns against expanding the operation in Ukraine and suspends the nuclear agreement with the United States
Western countries, including the United States and Britain, have already supplied Ukraine with heavy weapons, including US-made HIMARS rocket launchers and M777 howitzers. Putin also announced that Moscow would temporarily withdraw from the last remaining nuclear deal between Russia and the United States, the New START Treaty. He stated that the agreement was originally drawn […]
Tiotusentals dör i Ukraina medan väst ser på
I en nyligen kolumnskrev militäranalytiker William Astore, “[Congressman] George Santos är ett symptom på en mycket större sjukdom: en brist på heder, en brist på skam, i Amerika. Heder, sanning och integritet verkar helt enkelt inte spela någon roll, eller spela någon större roll, i Amerika idag. Men hur har man en demokrati där det […]
Zelenskyy requests more military aid after recent Russian attacks
At a meeting with Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) leaders in Latvia on Monday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy immediately requested more military and defense support. “Russian aggression can and must fail. And our task now is to accelerate it. Now – at this summit – I urge you to do everything to accelerate the defeat of […]
Zelensky calls for ‘long-term protection’ of Ukraine grain corridor
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky said Tuesday that the grain shipping corridor to get food out of his country, part of an agreement Russia has suspended, needs reliable, long-term protection. Lawyers in Britain earlier took the first step towards what they said was “groundbreaking” legal action against Russia’s shadowy Wagner group over allegations it committed “terrorism” […]
Live: France accuses Russia of endangering world food supply
French President Emmanuel Macron, during a phone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday, accused Russia of endangering the world’s food supply by suspending its participation in a Ukrainian grain deal. Macron also assured Zelensky that France would help Ukraine get through the winter and help repair water and energy infrastructure damaged by Russian […]
Russians buy last items from H&M, IKEA when stores wind down
MOSCOW – Russians are snapping up Western fashion and furniture this week as H&M and IKEA sell off the last of their stock in Russia and continue their exit from the country after it sent troops to Ukraine. Sweden-based H&M and Netherlands-based IKEA had paused sales in Russia after the military operation began and are […]
US general reveals Ukraine’s fighter jet proposal
Top US Air Force officials expect Ukraine to switch to Western military aircraft The United States and its allies are constantly looking for ways to strengthen the Ukrainian air force, including possible pilot training before potentially supplying Western warplanes with Kyiv, two senior U.S. military officials announced at the annual Aspen Security Forum in Colorado […]
The US general is considering non-Russian jets for Ukraine
Top US Air Force officials expect Ukraine to ?transition? to Western-made military aircraft The United States and its allies are constantly looking for ways to strengthen the Ukrainian air force, including possible pilot training before potentially supplying Kyiv with Western fighter jets, two US military officials announced at the annual Aspen Security Forum in Colorado […]
Decline in Western education of Ukrainian troops media
Lack of relevant experience means that Kiev’s forces cannot use advanced Western weapons systems, foreign policy has learned Ukraine’s forces have received less training in recent weeks, affecting their ability to use certain advanced weapons systems, the Foreign Policy (FP) reported on Friday, citing sources. Since the launch of Russia’s military offensive in the neighboring […]
Parliament rejected a last-minute call to reconsider the reform of the Border Guard Act
The ability to limit border crossings is seen as a way to protect against hybrid influence campaigns involving the use of asylum seekers. However, three of the five ruling parties were concerned about whether the decision is in line with international agreements, especially after Lithuanian laws barred illegal migrants from applying for asylum. found to […]
Russia warns Finland of NATO’s border base
If Lappeenranta hosts a military base, it would make itself a target if a conflict should ever break out, said the President of the State Duma The mayor of the Finnish border town of Lappeenranta would put the city at the crossroads of Russia by hosting a NATO military base, Russian Speaker of the Russian […]
Training of Ukrainian troops dipped Foreign policy
Lack of relevant experience means that Kiev’s forces cannot use advanced Western weapons systems, foreign policy has learned Ukraine’s forces have received less training in recent weeks, affecting their ability to use certain advanced weapons systems, the Foreign Policy (FP) reported on Friday, citing sources. Since the launch of Russia’s military offensive in the neighboring […]
Putin talks about Ukraine during his first trip abroad since February
The Russian president shared his thoughts on the recent NATO summit and Moscow’s goals Russia’s goals in Ukraine have not changed, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday during a press conference in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan. “Nothing has changed,” Putin confirmed and said that the ultimate goal is “to liberate the Donbass, to protect these people […]
NATO tells Ukraine to continue fighting
The military alliance encourages Ukrainian President Zelensky to continue the war with Russia, said Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo. “Fighting Russia with Western aid is the only way forward for Ukraine,” NATO members told President Volodymyr Zelensky, the Belgian prime minister said on Wednesday. “We make it very clear that this war can only […]
NATO tells Ukraine to fight Belgian prime minister
The military bloc wants Ukrainian President Zelensky to continue the conflict with Russia, Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo said Fighting Russia with Western aid is the only way forward for Ukraine, NATO members have told President Volodymyr Zelensky, according to Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo. “We make it very clear that this war […]
NATO comments on Russia’s nuclear guarantees
Hosting nuclear weapons is a “sovereign” issue to be decided by NATO members, says the deputy head of the US-led alliance The US-led NATO alliance is not inclined to give Russia any security guarantees for the deployment of nuclear weapons on the territory of its two future members, Finland and Sweden, Deputy Secretary General Camille […]
The US Senate panel approves NATO expansion
Senate Foreign Affairs Committee unanimously supports Finland’s and Sweden’s applications to join the military alliance The panel adopted the resolution on Thursday without a single objection, indicating bipartisan support for the move in Washington, and urges other NATO members to follow suit and show similar agreement as they welcome Stockholm and Helsinki into the US-led […]
Germany sends Ukraine one of its most modern weapons Scholz
Kyiv will receive anti-aircraft missiles, the chancellor told parliament Germany will send more advanced weapons to Ukraine, Chancellor Olaf Scholz told parliament on Wednesday. Among other things, the government has decided to deliver IRIS-T air defense systems to the country, he said. The missiles were originally an air-launched European replacement for the US-made AIM-9 Sidewinder. […]
Zelenskij besöker Ukrainas öst när Ryssland pressar på Donbas
Ukrainas president Volodymyr Zelensky gjorde i söndags sin första resa till landets krigshärjade öster sedan inledningen av Moskvas invasion, då ryska styrkor intensifierade sina ansträngningar för att erövra nyckelstäder i Donbas-regionen. Läs vår liveblogg för att se hur alla dagens händelser utvecklades. Den här livesidan uppdateras inte längre. För mer av vår bevakning av kriget […]
Live: Ryssland beskjuter Charkiv, kriget i Donbas når maximal intensitet
Ryska styrkor beskjuter Charkiv och dödade fyra personer på torsdagen efter att Moskvas försök att erövra Ukrainas andra stad avvisades tidigt i kriget. Längre söderut nådde striderna i Donbas-regionen “maximal intensitet”, enligt en hög ukrainsk försvarstjänsteman. Följ FRANCE 24:s liveblogg för den senaste utvecklingen. Alla tider är Paris-tid (GMT+2). 18:03: Mariupols hamn mineras, öppen för […]
Britain, Spain are worried about Russian threat
Moscow’s increased activities in Africa could threaten NATO security, London and Madrid claim Russia’s growing presence on the African continent could pose a “worrying” threat to NATO’s southern flank, Spanish Defense Secretary Margarita Robles and British Defense Secretary Ben Wallace told a joint news conference in Madrid on Wednesday. African nations such as Libya and […]
Helsinki comments on hosting NATO bases or nuclear weapons
The Prime Minister says that nuclear weapons are prohibited by law in Finland Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin said her nation’s accession to NATO would not imply an obligation to host NATO’s military bases or nuclear weapons. None of the ideas are being discussed right now, she told an Italian newspaper during a working visit […]
Plan for US troops in Europe revealed
New bases and additional numbers are also possible in a show of strength against Russia, reports CNN The United States plans to retain 100,000 troops in Eastern Europe for the foreseeable future, which could potentially even increase the number if they experience a threat from Russia against NATO or its two new members, Sweden and […]
Plans unveiled for US to retain troops in Europe
New bases and additional numbers are also possible in a show of strength against Russia, reports CNN The United States plans to retain 100,000 troops in Eastern Europe for the foreseeable future, which could potentially even increase the number if they experience a threat from Russia against NATO or its two new members, Sweden and […]
Poland ready to build permanent NATO bases
The installations would accommodate? Light infantry units? in the bloc, Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki has said Warsaw is ready to build permanent military installations to house “light infantry units” from the US-led NATO bloc, Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki said on Thursday. The Prime Minister called for further military build-up of NATO in Eastern Europe […]
NATO responds to Turkish terrorism
Ankara said it would block Sweden and Finland from joining the bloc because of their asylum registers NATO must deal with Ankara’s objections to Sweden’s and Finland’s potential accession to the alliance, said Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg. The two Nordic countries have decided to apply for membership in NATO, but their offer has been rejected […]
Turkey’s concerns about terrorism must be addressed by the NATO chief
Ankara said it would block Sweden and Finland from joining the bloc because of their asylum registers NATO must deal with Ankara’s objections to Sweden’s and Finland’s potential accession to the alliance, said Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg. The two Nordic countries have decided to apply for membership in NATO, but their offer has been rejected […]
Russia promises response to new NATO expansion
Expected accession of Finland and Sweden will increase military tensions, a senior Russian diplomat has warned Russia will not only look at when Finland and Sweden join NATO, the country’s Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov warned on Monday. He suggested that such a move would jeopardize their security rather than strengthen it. In an interview […]
Russia will respond to NATO’s expansion diplomat
Expected accession of Finland and Sweden will increase military tensions, said a senior Russian diplomat Russia will not only see when Finland and Sweden join NATO, so by doing so they will jeopardize their security, not strengthen it, warned Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov on Monday. In an interview with Russian journalists, the official […]
Ukraine can defeat Russia NATO
The Secretary-General considers that the Russian military operation in Ukraine is not going as planned Ukraine can take a victory in its fight against Russian forces, as the situation on the battlefield does not develop according to Moscow’s plans, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg claimed on Sunday. Stoltenberg spoke to reporters after informal meetings with […]
Ukraine can win this war, says NATO
Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg believes that the Russian military operation in Ukraine is not going as planned Ukraine can take a victory in its fight against Russian forces, as the situation on the battlefield does not develop according to Moscow’s plans, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg claimed on Sunday. Speaking to reporters after informal meetings […]
Finland is not afraid of Russia’s minister
There is no panic? in Helsinki over someone? nasty? response to its NATO bid, says the Finnish Minister for European Affairs Helsinki would strengthen NATO and add a lot of “added value” to the US-led military alliance, Finland’s EU Minister Tytti Tuppurainen claimed in a interview with Sky News on Saturday. Finland’s quest for NATO […]
NATO seekers to call Putin media
Finland’s Sauli Niinist says he will talk to the Russian leader to discuss the changed situation following the decision to join NATO Finnish President Sauli Niinistö is reportedly planning to call his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, to discuss the changing security situation in the region now that the leaders in Helsinki have decided to join […]
Key NATO member against Sweden and Finland in blocks
Turkey has opposed the alliance intentions of the Scandinavian nations and claims that they are like “a guesthouse for terrorists” Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoan said on Friday that Ankara opposes the possibility of Sweden and Finland joining NATO because he believes the two Scandinavian nations are harboring “terrorists”. By “terrorists”, the Turkish leader meant […]
NATO member against Sweden and Finland in blocs
Turkey has opposed the alliance intentions of the Scandinavian nations and claims that they are like “a guesthouse for terrorists” Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoan said on Friday that Ankara opposes the possibility of Sweden and Finland joining NATO because he believes the two Scandinavian nations are harboring “terrorists”. By “terrorists”, the Turkish leader meant […]
Media name date for Sweden’s NATO bid
The block is coming? Hot? welcome it and co-seek Finland, promised NATO chief The Swedish government is expected to resolve all disagreements over NATO membership by the end of the week and send its application on Monday, the same day as Finland, local media said on Thursday, citing sources. Earlier on Thursday, the Finnish leadership […]
Media name date for Sweden’s NATO bid
The bloc will “warmly” welcome it and co-seek Finland, the NATO chief promised The Swedish government is expected to resolve all disagreements over NATO membership by the end of the week and send its application on Monday, the same day as Finland, local media said on Thursday, citing sources. Earlier on Thursday, the Finnish leadership […]
VMA i Uppsala kommun •
– Vi utnyttjar varandras styrkor och fördelar och kompletterar varandra fullt ut och dessutom genomför en operativ planering och då blir det effekten att vi blir starkare tillsammans, säger försvarsminister Peter Hultqvist (S). De nordiska försvarsministrarna träffas i veckan och då kommer frågan upp om hur ett svenskt och finländskt Nato-medlemskap skulle kunna påverka samarbetet. […]
Russia expels Danish diplomats
Moscow has retaliated against the deportation of Russian envoys from Denmark last month, the Foreign Ministry said Russia has shown seven Danish embassy staff working in Moscow the door in retaliation for the expulsion of its own diplomats last month. In a statement released on Thursday, Russia’s Foreign Ministry said it had called on Danish […]
Ukraine has not abandoned the Deputy Prime Minister of the NATO plan
Kyiv has? Every right to be critical? of the bloc are dragging their feet on membership, the official said Ukraine “has not abandoned” its intention to join NATO, said Ukraine’s Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic integration Olga Stefanishyna, while criticizing the US-led bloc for its “hesitation”. In an interview with El Pais on […]
Russian orchestra protests against balalaika ban
Musicians played songs by the pop group ABBA on balalaikor in front of the Swedish consulate in St. Petersburg A Russian youth music orchestra arranged an impromptu “protest concert” in front of the Swedish consulate in St. Petersburg. Petersburg this Monday. This comes after Swedish authorities previously banned a music performance in Sweden due to […]
Russian orchestra protests against “balalaika ban” (VIDEO)
The musicians played songs by the pop group ABBA on balalaikes in front of the Swedish consulate in St. Petersburg A Russian youth orchestra with national instruments staged an improvisation “protest concert” before the Swedish consulate in St. Petersburg on Monday. This comes after Swedish authorities previously banned a music performance in Sweden due to […]
Russia’s neighbor will announce NATO’s messaging media
Finnish President Sauli Niinisto will reportedly express his support for joining the Western military alliance on 12 May. Finland will announce its intention to join NATO on May 12, in an effort to speed up the application process for the military bloc, the Finnish newspaper Iltalehti reported on Monday, citing several sources. According to the […]
Finland wants stronger border fences against Russia
The improvements are planned for critical areas, says a senior border official Finland wants a stronger fence at the border with Russia, says Colonel Marko Turunen, commander of the North Karelian border guard, to the media. The news comes in the middle of the conflict between Moscow and the west over Russia’s military campaign in […]
The Kremlin accuses Britain of threatening European security
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has condemned the British Foreign Secretary’s calls for allies to send “heavy weapons, tanks, aircraft”. to Ukraine Moscow has warned London that Britain, by “pumping” Ukraine with weapons, is undermining European security. The remark came after the British Foreign Secretary called on the Allies to provide Ukraine with “heavy weapons, tanks, […]
Sweden demands compensation from the EU media
Stockholm is now seeking funds from the bloc for emergency supplies that they sent to Ukraine, local media reports Sweden demands compensation from the EU for the military equipment it has sent to Ukraine in the middle of the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia, Swedish Radio reported on Wednesday. Stockholm has agreed to send […]
Sweden demands compensation from the EU media
Stockholm is now seeking funds from the bloc for emergency supplies that they sent to Ukraine, local media reports Sweden demands compensation from the EU for the military equipment it has sent to Ukraine in the middle of the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia, Swedish Radio reported on Wednesday. Stockholm has agreed to send […]
When sanctions are banning EU, Belarus, Russia access for vehicles
MINSK, Belarus: Belarus has announced a ban on EU-registered lorries entering its territory. The announcement was made by the Ministry of Transport, according to the news agency Interfax. At the same time, the European Union is blocking cars registered in Russia and Belarus from entering their member states, reports Russia’s federal customs service. The blockade […]
Talking to Russia is a waste of time Italy
The Prime Minister claims that it is probably pointless to try to negotiate with Putin to end the conflict in Ukraine Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi has apparently almost given up on negotiating a solution to the Ukraine crisis, saying he suspects it is a “waste of time” to negotiate with Russian President Vladimir Putin […]
EU leaders decide to talk to Putin is a waste of time
Italian Prime Minister says it is likely pointless to try to negotiate with the Russian leader to end the conflict in Ukraine Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi has apparently almost given up on negotiating a solution to the Ukraine crisis, saying he suspects it is a “waste of time” to negotiate with Russian President Vladimir […]
Finland opens up about NATO membership
A senior official said a “large majority” of Finns support joining the US-led bloc Finland is “most likely“To apply for NATO membership, the country’s EU Minister Tytti Tuppurainen told Sky News on Friday. “At this point, I would say it is very likely, but no decision has been made yet.” She said. She claimed one […]
Russia comments on the result of Sweden and Finland joining NATO
The proposed accession to the bloc will hurt northern Europe, including future allies, Moscow said Sweden and Finland will lose some of their sovereignty while jeopardizing their security if they join NATO, the Russian Foreign Ministry warned on Friday, citing the two nations’ expected requests for formal membership in the US-led military bloc. Sweden and […]
NATO unveils new European nuclear plans
US nuclear bombs “shared” with European allies will be dropped on Lockheed Martin jets, NATO declares NATO planners are updating the United States “nuclear power sharing” programs to take into account most European allies planning to buy F-35 fighter jets, the military bloc’s head of nuclear power policy said this week. Lockheed Martin’s fifth generation […]
NATO attaches nuclear weapons plans to F-35
US nuclear bombs “shared” with European allies will be dropped on Lockheed Martin jets, NATO says NATO planners are updating the United States “nuclear power sharing” programs to take into account most European allies planning to buy F-35 fighter jets with joint attacks, the alliance’s nuclear policy chief said this week. Lockheed Martin’s fifth generation […]
Finland and Sweden expand NATO’s plans
The leaders of the two Nordic states have met to discuss regional security in view of the conflict in Ukraine Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin and her Swedish counterpart Magdalena Andersson have expanded their countries’ possible NATO bid after bilateral talks on security in Stockholm on Wednesday. Helsinki’s decision on whether to apply for the […]
Finland and Sweden talk about plans for NATO membership
The leaders of the two Nordic states have met to discuss regional security in view of the conflict in Ukraine Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin and her Swedish counterpart Magdalena Andersson have expanded their country’s possible NATO bid following bilateral security talks in Stockholm on Wednesday. Helsinki’s decision on whether to apply for the US-led […]
Timeline for new NATO expansion revealed media
Finland and Sweden can join the US-led military bloc within a few months, sources tell The Times Finland and Sweden can join NATO as early as this summer in response to Moscow’s ongoing military attack on Ukraine, according to a report by the British newspaper The Times, on Monday. The Finnish application for membership in […]
Timeline for new NATO expansion revealed – media
Finland and Sweden can join the US-led military bloc within a few months, sources tell The Times Finland and Sweden can join NATO as early as this summer in response to Moscow’s ongoing military attack on Ukraine, according to a report by the British newspaper The Times, on Monday. The Finnish application for membership in […]
The timeline for NATO expansion is reportedly revealed
Finland and Sweden can join the US-led military bloc within a few months, sources tell The Times Finland and Sweden can join NATO as early as this summer in response to Moscow’s ongoing military operation in Ukraine, according to a report by The Times on Monday. The Finnish application to join the bloc is expected […]
NATO responds to Russia’s neighbor’s plan to join the bloc
Stoltenberg promised that the alliance would? Fairly quickly? decide whether Helsinki chooses to join NATO “will warmly welcome” Finland if it decides to join the alliance in the wake of Russia’s concerns, and is prepared to make a decision on membership “fairly quickly”, said Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg on Friday. In a speech to CNBC, […]
Spotify announces Russia’s exit day
The Swedish audio streaming service will not be available from next Monday Russians will not be able to use Spotify from next Monday, the Swedish audio streaming service announced on Thursday. The impending withdrawal was not revealed until the end of March, with a new law on fake news cited as the cause. Users from […]
Spotify sets a deadline for Russia
The Swedish audio streaming service will not be available from next Monday Russians will not be able to use Spotify from next Monday, the Swedish audio streaming service announced on Thursday. The impending withdrawal from the nation was first announced by Spotify at the end of March, with Russia’s law on fake news cited as […]
Finland reveals a timeline for possible NATO membership
The country has begun talks on joining the alliance in response to Russia’s offensive in Ukraine The Finnish government will provide the country’s parliament with a review of a possible NATO membership in the middle of this month, said the country’s foreign minister Pekka Haavisto. Moscow’s attack on Ukraine has prompted Finland, which shares a […]
Germany approves delivery of 1960s military hardware to Ukrainian media
Berlin has reportedly approved the potential transport of dozens of Czech-owned Soviet-era armored vehicles to Kyiv Germany has given the green light to supply 58 armored vehicles from the Cold War to Ukraine, a spokesman for the Ministry of Defense told the newspaper Welt this Friday. While infantry combat vehicles (IVFs) are currently owned by […]
Britain promises more explosive weapons to Kyiv
NATO members will discuss further military assistance a month into the conflict between Ukraine and Russia Britain said it would send more anti-tank missiles to Ukraine, as NATO member states would discuss further support for Kyiv in the midst of Russia’s military campaign, which began exactly one month ago. London will supply 6,000 anti-tank missiles […]
Ukraine requests 1,000 missiles a day from US media
The reported move comes when Russia’s military offensive enters its second month Ukraine has told the United States it urgently needs 500 Javelin anti-tank missiles and 500 Stinger anti-aircraft missiles a day, CNN reported on Thursday, citing a document presented to U.S. lawmakers. Western countries have sent weapons and military equipment to Kyiv, but President […]
The Kremlin comments on reported draft peace plan with Ukraine
Russia denies that “significant progress” has been made in talks with Kyiv The Kremlin has said that a report in the Financial Times on a supposed 15-point draft peace plan with Ukraine was false. The pages held several rounds of talks after Russia attacked Ukraine on February 24, and later switched to regular discussions via […]
The war returns to Europe when the long-awaited Russian invasion begins
When the UN Security Council held an emergency session late at night in an attempt to avert war, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced the start of a military operation in eastern Ukraine early on Thursday, saying he was responding to threats from Ukraine and warning other countries. not to intervene. He added in the televised […]
Wednesday’s newspapers: Ukrainian update, sports sanctions, frozen penis
The escalating security situation in Ukraine continues to dominate Finland’s news headlines. Tampere-based Aamulehti reports that the U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken has canceled its planned meeting with the Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrovwhile Turku-based Turku Sanomat write that EU foreign ministers have reached a consensus on sanctions against Russia. In the meantime, Helsingin […]
The Council of Europe urges Russia to withdraw recognition of the two separatist regions of eastern Ukraine
“We call on the Russian Federation to repeal this decision and to refrain from further aggravating the situation. We urge Member States to resolve their differences through dialogue based on respect for the principles enshrined in the Council of Europe and the EU Charter.” Earlier today, the US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said that […]
Marin: Finland re-evaluates Rosatom-supported nuclear project
The Prime Minister of Finland Sanna Marin said on Tuesday that it supports a new risk analysis of Fennovoima ‘s nuclear power project as the situation between Russia and Ukraine escalates. The project is partly owned by Russian companies, and experts have warned it could boost Russia’s nuclear weapons production. Minister of Economic Affairs Mika […]
President Niinistö: EU-Russia relations may cooler than during the Cold War
Finnish President Sauli Niinistö said on Tuesday that the Minsk process, which aimed to give autonomy to some regions of Ukraine but did not grant them independence, is now dead. Niinistö said it is difficult to predict what will happen next. "The crisis is no longer a European crisis, it has been addressed by the […]
Tuesday’s newspapers: Ukraine’s reaction, snow chaos
Monday evening Vladimir Putin gave an extensive televised speech announcing the recognition of the separatist republics concentrated in Donetsk and Luhansk, Ukraine, before signing agreements with the leaders of the two breakaway regions. included the transfer of Russian troops to Ukraine. The UN Security Council met shortly afterwards in an emergency session attended by a […]
Right now: Following Putin’s announcement – EU prepares sanctions against Russia
The EU condemns in the harshest possible terms the Russian President’s decision to recognize the non-state-controlled areas of Donetsk and Luhansk. It writes the President of the European Council Charles Michel and the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, in a joint press release a while ago. The action is a blatant […]
The President will meet with party leaders from Ukraine and security
Finnish President Sauli Niinistö. has discussed the situation in Ukraine with leaders of parliamentary parties, the presidential office said Monday. The President briefed the party chairmen on his views on the current global political conflict, the demands of both Ukraine and Russia, and the various options for resolving the situation. The office noted that Niinistö […]
USA, Canada Both outside men’s hockey
BEIJING – The latest Winter Olympics in Beijing: The USA is out of the men’s hockey tournament at the Olympics in a fantastic way after blowing a late lead. Slovakia beat the United States 3-2 in a shootout on Wednesday to beat the top-seeded Americans in the quarterfinals. Canada left hours behind the United States […]
Haavisto: Every day without an attack is a victory for diplomacy
Minister for Foreign Affairs of Finland Pekka Haavisto (Green) has said that recent meetings between German and Russian leaders show that continuing tensions in Ukraine could continue to be resolved through diplomatic means. The security situation in the region remains tense, and Western countries have expressed concern about the impending attack on Ukraine as Russia […]
I think they’ll be Japanese! Copenhagen among the most sushi-crazy cities in the world
Arigatōgozaimasu Japan! For cities outside Japan, Copenhagen also scored high, coming in sixth place after leaders Vancouver, Novosibirsk and a hat-trick of the Ukrainian cities of Odessa, Kharkiv and Kiev. “Copenhagen has gained a fantastic reputation for its food culture and worldwide cuisine, and hosts the best rated restaurant in the world (Noma) and a […]
Thoughts on European streets are explained by Russia
Armored vehicles were pictured rolling through the streets of a Swedish city when the military quoted “tensions?” between Russia and Ukraine Sweden has moved to increase security on Gotland’s largest Baltic Sea island in order to? Adapt? its security strategy to the? tense situation? on the Russian-Ukrainian border, located about 1,700 km southeast. Residents of […]
