Tag: Nuclear weapon
Finnish leaders unanimously deny the Prime Minister’s proposal to send Hornets to Ukraine
Several countries are weighing their own capabilities to provide such military support. I think this could also be discussed in Finland. We know we’ve made a decision on new fighters. We know the schedule for when we will get new jets to Finland, and I believe that we can also talk about the Hornets, whether […]
Per Bolund (MP): Ban nuclear weapons in Sweden
The Green Party still thinks that Sweden should not join NATO, but still does not want the application to be withdrawn, because it has already been submitted and there is a broad majority in the Riksdag for NATO membership. Can it be said that the Green Party has gone from being opposed to NATO to […]
Finland’s Riksdag approves accession to NATO
HELSINKI, March 1 (Xinhua) — The Finnish parliament on Wednesday approved legislation allowing the country to join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). 184 Members of Parliament voted for, with seven against and one abstention. Finnish President Sauli Niinisto will sign the legislation “as soon as possible,” he said. In May 2022, Finland’s Riksdag approved […]
Finland starts building a fence on the border with Russia
Finland has begun building a 200-kilometer-long fence on the border with Russia to prevent Moscow from using migrant flows for political purposes. This comes as Finnish MPs vote on Wednesday afternoon to speed up the process to join the NATO military alliance. Terrain work would begin on Tuesday “with forest clearance and will proceed in […]
EU nation’s MEPs green light joining NATO
Meanwhile, two members of the bloc have not yet ratified Helsinki’s bid Finland’s Riksdag voted overwhelmingly on Wednesday to join NATO. The vote was held before Hungary and Turkey had the chance to ratify the Nordic nation’s accession to the US-led military bloc. The bill was supported by 184 MPs in the 200-seat parliament, while […]
Japan, other G7 leaders tighten sanctions against Russia
TOKYO – Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and other Group of Seven leaders adopted a set of additional sanctions against Russia over its war on Ukraine at an online G-7 summit on Friday to mark the one-year anniversary of the start of the invasion. The leaders renewed their commitment to “intensify our diplomatic, financial and […]
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 […]
"War is not the solution, war is the problem," UN chief Guterres marks one year of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine
Ukrainians, Russians and people far away need peace. Although the outlook may look bleak today, we must all work knowing that genuine, lasting peace must be based on the United Nations Charter and international law. The longer the fighting goes on, the harder this job will be. We don’t have a moment to lose.” The […]
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 […]
Finland reverses course, prepares to join NATO without Sweden
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (CN) – Finland is now ready to let Sweden into a NATO partnership because Helsinki is unwilling to stay out of the military alliance any longer than necessary. That was the core message from Finnish President Sauli Niinist to the press on Friday, the first day of a security conference in Munich, where […]
The strategic game behind Turkey’s NATO no
Turkish President Erdogan rejects Sweden time and time again, and Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) calls for national calm so as not to stir up the mood. What looked like a reasonably quick journey into NATO has become a long bench of foreign policy suffering. Rasmus Paludan’s Koran burning and the hanging Erdogan doll in […]
All major powers are rushing towards the Arctic
The desire for exposed natural resources and new trade routes at sea makes the great powers increasingly interested in the Arctic. Russia, the US, China and Europe – all want to play an active role and get a piece of the pie. But the interests in the region collide in several areas and the great […]
Live: Kremlin sees ‘risk’ of Ukrainian attacks on annexed Crimea
The Kremlin said Thursday that Crimea was vulnerable to Ukrainian attacks after the Russian military downed a drone near the peninsula’s largest city, home to a key Russian naval base. The comments came a day after President Vladimir Putin admitted that Russia’s war in Ukraine would be “a long process”. Follow our live blog for […]
Finland describes the reasons for applying for membership in NATO
Moscow’s nuclear rhetoric prompted Helsinki to apply to join the US-led military bloc, Finland’s foreign minister has said. Russia allegedly “nuclear threat” amid the Ukraine conflict was the key factor spurring Finland to seek NATO membership, the country’s Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto said on Sunday. Moscow has stated on numerous occasions that it has never […]
Finland explains the reasons for joining NATO
Moscow’s nuclear rhetoric prompted Helsinki to apply to join the US-led military bloc, Finland’s foreign minister has said. Russia’s alleged “nuclear threat” amid the Ukraine conflict was the key factor spurring Finland to seek NATO membership, the country’s Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto said on Sunday. Moscow has stated on numerous occasions that it has never […]
Monday’s papers: Hard times for small businesses, NATO and nuclear weapons, a dark day
According to Aamulehti, 41 percent of small and medium-sized companies in Finland are preparing for layoffs next year.
NATO hopeful reveals position on hosting nuclear weapons
Sweden will not allow the bloc’s weapons of mass destruction to be stationed on its territory Sweden will not allow NATO to place nuclear weapons on its soil, Foreign Minister Tobias Billström told local news magazine TT on Friday, clarifying comments by the country’s defense minister earlier this month. “That is still the Moderates’ long-term […]
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 […]
NATO applicant clarifies position on nuclear weapons
Helsinki has no plans to host nuclear warheads after formally joining the US-led one, the president said Finland has no intention of stationing nuclear weapons on its territory if it becomes a member of NATO, President Sauli Niinisto insisted on Monday, adding that Helsinki had received no such offers. His statement comes after Finnish Prime […]
Finland clarifies its position on nuclear weapons
Helsinki has no plans to host nuclear warheads after formally joining NATO, the president said Finland has no intention of stationing nuclear weapons on its territory after becoming a member of NATO, President Sauli Niinisto said on Monday, adding that Helsinki had so far received no such offers. His statement comes after Finnish Prime Minister […]
President Niinistö: Finland has no intention of placing nuclear weapons on its territory
Sauli Niinistö considers it dangerous that talk of nuclear weapons has become more common.
Zelensky says grain deal resumption important for ‘whole world’
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky Wednesday hailed “a significant diplomatic result for our country and the whole world” after Russia rejoined a deal to allow Ukrainian grain exports via the Black Sea. Read our live blog to see how all the day’s events unfolded. All times are Paris local time (GMT+1). This live page is no […]
Live: Zelensky says grain deal resumption important for ‘whole world’
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky Wednesday hailed “a significant diplomatic result for our country and the whole world” after Russia rejoined a deal to allow Ukrainian grain exports via the Black Sea. Follow our live blog for the latest developments. All times are Paris local time (GMT+1). 10:16pm: Zelensky says grain deal resumption important for ‘whole […]
Marin: Finland does not set conditions for NATO membership
“Finland has announced that it is not going to set preconditions, and we are not actively discussing this. We look forward to joining and these are things that can be discussed later,” he said quoted saying Helsingin sanomat newspaper. Leading Finnish decision-makers have previously stated that the country should refrain from imposing national restrictions on […]
Swedish soldiers must be able to fight on the Russian border
In August 2022, something unexpected will happen in Sweden. The armed forces are testing the army by sending approximately 800 soldiers into Finland, where they fire sharp under Finnish command. It is an exercise that shows a change in the Swedish defence. There will be more soldiers in the north. Previously, they would fight at […]
Top Swedish general reflects on hosting NATO’s nuclear weapons
The country’s commander-in-chief argues that it should allow the bloc to use its territory as it sees fit Sweden will not”make reservations at an early stage” before even joining NATO, Defense Forces Commander-in-Chief Micael Byden told reporters at a press conference on Tuesday. Byden advised the government not to raise any objections if the US-led […]
Finland, Sweden: No preconditions for nuclear weapons before NATO membership
The Swedish Prime Minister is convinced that all member countries will ratify the two countries’ NATO membership.
The Prime Minister does not rule out nuclear weapons or permanent NATO bases on Finnish soil
Sanna Marin considers it important that Finland does not set preconditions for NATO membership.
The content of Finland’s draft law on NATO membership was revealed by the media
Officials have reportedly used the ?threat? from Russia as a reason to join the US-led military bloc The draft bill on Finland’s NATO membership contains no restrictions on the bloc’s bases and the deployment of nuclear weapons on its soil, Iltalehti newspaper reported on Wednesday, citing foreign policy and security sources. According to the outlet, […]
Details of Finland’s potential NATO membership revealed by the media
Officials have reportedly listed the ?threat? by Russia as a reason to join the US-led military bloc The draft bill on Finland’s NATO membership does not include any restrictions on the bloc’s bases and deployment of nuclear weapons on its soil to deter Russia, Finnish newspaper Iltalehti reported on Wednesday, citing foreign policy and security […]
NATO starts nuclear exercises
Operation Steady dinner will see the deployment of US B-52 bombers in Europe, with no plans to use live weapons NATO exercises aimed at improving the alliance’s deterrence capabilities, with strategic jets capable of carrying nuclear weapons, begin on Monday, amid heightened tensions with Russia over the Ukraine conflict. The “Steadfast Noon” exercises will run […]
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 […]
Kaikkonen: Finland and Sweden will continue NATO membership together
In Kaikonen’s opinion, the two countries joining the military alliance is important, especially from the point of view of national defense. Both membership applications have already been ratified by 28 of NATO’s 30 members, and Slovakia joined the group at the end of September. The applications still require the ratification of Hungary and Turkey. Turkey […]
US warning to Russia
The United States is warning Russia to continue its war into areas belonging to NATO allies, and former CIA director and Army General David Petraeus says the United States is ready to respond with full force if Putin uses nuclear weapons. Are we approaching a war between the US and Russia? The Texas gubernatorial race […]
The Devil in the Details: Ukraine’s Tricky Bid for NATO Membership
Ukraine’s move to apply for NATO membership on September 30 was met with a lot of surprise in Brussels. Very few saw it coming and while there is a lot of sympathy for Kyiv there, don’t expect the country to join the military alliance in an accelerated fashion, as President Volodymyr Zelenskiy promised when he […]
New safety report paints a bleak future
Russia and China The report claims that despite massive sanctions and a battered economy, Russia will be able to threaten European security in the coming years – particularly due to its nuclear weapons capabilities. “The war in Ukraine has shown that Russia’s intentions are brutal and ruthless, and a weakened Russia will generally be no […]
Ex-Polish FM thanks the US for the destruction of the Russian gas pipeline
Moscow has called the events a “terrorist attack” While the United States, Russia and most European governments were reticent to judge who might be behind Monday’s explosion that damaged both Nord Stream pipelines and cut Germany off from Russian gas, former Polish minister and member of the European Parliament Radoslaw Sikorski had no such qualms. […]
The US is praised for the Nord Stream explosion
“Thank you USA,” said Poland’s former defense and foreign minister Sikorski While the United States, Russia and most European governments were reticent to judge who might be behind Monday’s explosion that damaged both Nord Stream pipelines and cut Germany off from Russian gas, former Polish minister and MEP Radoslaw Sikorski had no such qualms. “Thank […]
The game behind the nuclear weapons plan over Sweden
On September 2, huge fighter jets thunder in over central Stockholm. Everyone’s eyes are directed towards the roar from above. Three Swedish JAS Gripens look small next to the large American bombers flying low over the hulls. The display is part of an exercise aimed at scaring Russia, just enough. The strategy is called deterrence, […]
International Round-Up: Denmark donates millions to Pakistan in the wake of floods
Hundreds of thousands displacedDenmark’s aid will go to UNHCR, which has distributed critical aid such as tents, sanitation, blankets and sleeping mats to the affected areas. The government said it would support continued aid support and protection for women and children in crisis areas. The UN estimates that 6.4 million people are in need of […]
Nuclear weapons are a necessary deterrent, explains the foreign minister at the UN nuclear conference
The Danish foreign minister, Jeppe Kofod, attended a nuclear conference at the UN headquarters in New York City yesterday to speak on behalf of the Nordic ministers, and he did not miss the opportunity to make himself heard. Kofod admits that in an ideal world there would be no need for nuclear weapons, but in […]
The poet in prison: “The pen worse than nuclear weapons”
Tsegay Mehari was imprisoned and tortured for four years in Eritrea’s worst prison. Today he lives in Västerås. For Verkligheten, he tells about the years there, the escape from there and about the written word that made him survive.
Nuclear deal: Iran will do it "expect"
That’s a strange way to put it, seeing as how Joe Biden spent the last year taping, barking and finding new excuses to avoid “returning” to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, aka the “Iran Nuclear Deal.” The Iranians have consistently stated that they are happy to “return” to the deal whenever the US does. […]
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 […]
Putin belittles Finland’s accession to NATO and warns of military infrastructure
Finland and Sweden join the NATO alliance "is not a problem" According to the Russian president, to Russia Vladimir Putinas he said, the decisions of both nordic countries are related to internal affairs. "We do not have the same problems with Sweden and Finland as we do with Ukraine. They want to join NATO, go […]
The former president explains what could trigger NATO wars with Russia
An attack on Crimea from Ukraine could lead to World War III, Medvedev has warned Ukraine could unleash a world war by attacking Crimea, if it becomes a full NATO member, former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has warned. “For us, Crimea is part of Russia. And it will be so forever. Any attempt to invade […]
The attack on Crimea could trigger Medvedev during World War III
An attack on the peninsula from Ukraine could lead to a war between Russia and NATO, the former president has warned Ukraine could unleash a world war by attacking Crimea, if it becomes a full NATO member, former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has warned. “For us, Crimea is part of Russia. And it will be […]
Moscow will send Belarus nuclear-capable missiles within a few months
Russia will deliver missiles capable of carrying nuclear warheads to Belarus in the coming months, President Vladimir Putin said on Saturday when he received Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko. Read about today’s events when they developed on our live blog. All times Paris time (GMT + 2). This live page is no longer updated. For more […]
This is how the war in Ukraine changed Sweden.
In this broadcast, we hear some of the spring’s best reports. We hear about how Putin’s war in Ukraine has once again raised the issue of shelters in Sweden. How do we in Sweden stand equipped for a Russian attack with nuclear weapons? How is it that Sweden ended politics so quickly when it came […]
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 Left Alliance calls for decriminalization of drug use, the NCP would allow the sale of snus
Party conferences continued on Sunday, and government partners in the Left Alliance called for decriminalization of drug use. In a statement adopted by the conference, the party argued that drug abuse should be addressed through social and health policies rather than the justice system. According to the party, the use and possession of small quantities […]
From Oppenheimer to Putin – the history of nuclear weapons
Enormous amounts of energy are released when atoms are split or merged – and when used as weapons, they can generate indescribable devastation. Hear about the history of nuclear weapons and how they work today. Participants: Ulrika BjörksténMaster of Science in Technical Physics, Doctor of Physical Chemistry and Swedish Radio’s science commentator and David Carlqvistforeign […]
Latest developments in Ukraine: 1 June
For full coverage of the crisis in Ukraine, visit Flash point Ukraine. The latest developments in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. All times EDT. 01:30: Russia’s Defense Ministry said on Wednesday that its forces were conducting exercises with about 1,000 soldiers in Ivanovo province, a city northeast of Moscow, Reuters reported, citing the Interfax […]
Joining NATO in nuclear time
However, the lack of public debate on this important measure is worrying, especially with regard to the nuclear dimension. Finland has long been a member of the European Union alongside Sweden, but has so far refused to join NATO. Why? The answer is the same as the question of why NATO and the US have […]
Sweden: a history of neutrality ends after 200 years
Sweden’s application to join NATO in May marks a major shift away from its long-standing position as a neutral state, dating back to 1812. But after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the decision now seems to receive broad political support in the Swedish government, parliament and population. Swedish public support for NATO membership has gradually increased […]
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 […]
PM: Reuters misrepresented NATO’s comments
prime minister Sanna Marin (SDP) tweeted on Thursday that his comments on Finland’s possible NATO membership had been misreported by the Reuters news agency. In an article published Thursday morning, which has since been updated, Reuters commented in an interview with the Italian Prime Minister Il Corriera Della Serra. In an interview, Reuters quoted Marin […]
Geopolitical tensions increase when Sweden and Finland are ready to join NATO
© Provided by Xinhua The historical features of the two Nordic states, with decades of neutrality and military freedom of alliance, will definitely add uncertainties to the security situation in the Baltic Sea region and Europe as a whole, said analysts. by Xinhua author Fu Yiming STOCKHOLM, May 17 (Xinhua) – Swedish Prime Minister Magdalena […]
NATO expansion root cause of the crisis in Ukraine: former senior French official
© Provided by Xinhua Conesa said that a diplomatic modus vivendi could still be found to achieve peace in Ukraine, but for this to happen, Russia’s security problems must be taken into account. By Xu Chi and Xu Jiatong GENEVA, May 16 (Xinhua) – Attempts to extend membership of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) […]
Finnish MPs will discuss NATO membership in a marathon session
Finnish MPs will discuss the country’s possible NATO membership late Monday night. By around 4:20 p.m. In view of the situation, the session – which is of unlimited duration – will continue until 2 pm on Tuesday and will resume after 8 am A formal vote on NATO’s plans is expected to take place on […]
Sweden opposes deployment of NATO nuclear weapons, military bases: ruling party
Moscow [Russia]May 16 (ANI / Sputnik): 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 if the country were to join the alliance. “The Social Democrats will work for Sweden to express unilateral reservations against the deployment of nuclear […]
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 […]
Russia updates its position on the Baltic nuclear weapons
Moscow’s response to Finland and Sweden joining NATO will not be based on emotions but on analyzes of security factors – Vice FM Measures from Finland and Sweden to join NATO will not be provided without a Russian response, but it is too early to talk about measures that could include a move of nuclear […]
Russia weighs nuclear weapons in the Baltics
Moscow’s response to Finland and Sweden joining NATO will not be based on emotions but on analyzes of security factors – Vice FM Finland’s and Sweden’s move to join NATO will not be left without a Russian response, but it is too early to talk about it, including relocating nuclear weapons closer to the two […]
Finland’s most important party leaders returned to the NATO application
A wide range of party leaders have agreed with the analysis of the future of Finland’s security policy presented by President Sauli Niinistö and the Prime Minister, including the application for NATO membership. Sanna Marin (SDP) on Thursday morning. Riikka PurraThe chairman of the opposition party, said everyone was already confident that the president and […]
Finland’s NATO membership will trigger Moscow’s response
Finland’s joining NATO would pose a threat to Russia and will not help make the world safer, warns Moscow Moscow has warned that Finland’s accession to NATO would pose a direct threat to Russia’s security and its acceptance into the military alliance would prompt Russia to develop measures to ensure its security. This is after […]
Finland and Sweden are aiming for NATO membership, which is causing Russia’s rage
Helsinki – Finland and Sweden are expected to formally apply to join NATO later this month, in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Both countries say Moscow’s actions have changed security dynamics in Europe and the Kremlin’s nuclear threat requires the collective self-defense that NATO can provide. Finnish lawmakers are discussing joining the alliance following […]
NATO leaders ignoring nuclear war risk Russia
The US-led military bloc does not take the threat of nuclear conflict seriously, Moscow’s ambassador to the US complains Russia’s envoy to the United States has warned that the NATO powers are not treating the risk of a nuclear war with the utmost seriousness, claiming that the West, and not Moscow, is driving brinkmanship in […]
NATO leaders ignoring nuclear war risk Russian envoy
The US-led military bloc does not take the threat of nuclear conflict seriously, said Moscow’s ambassador to the US Russia’s envoy to the United States has warned that the NATO powers do not take the risk of nuclear war seriously, claiming that the West, and not Moscow, is pursuing brinkmanship amid tensions competing with the […]
The survey reveals the Austrians’ attitude to joining NATO
About 75% of those polled oppose the idea of their country joining the US-led military bloc The vast majority of Austrians are opposed to joining NATO, a survey has shown. In a survey conducted earlier this month by the Vienna Institute for Polling and Data Analysis and commissioned by the Austria Press Agency, 75% of […]
The survey reveals the Austrians’ attitude to joining NATO
About 75% of those polled oppose the idea of their country joining the US-led military bloc The vast majority of Austrians are opposed to joining NATO, a survey has shown. In a survey conducted earlier this month by the Austrian Institute for Opinion Polling and Data Analysis and commissioned by the Austria Press Agency, 75% […]
Wednesday’s newspapers: Nuclear NATO, Bank Bishops and Pandemic Preparedness
The debate on Finland’s possible NATO application is still at the forefront of national news. Helsingin Sanomat published an article analyzing some issues related to NATO membership and nuclear weapons. The HS closely investigated the issue of tactical nuclear weapons – nuclear weapons that are significantly lower in payload than strategic nuclear weapons, intercontinental ballistic […]
Johan Pehrson (L): Nuclear weapons important when dictatorships have them
It is a sprained Liberals that the newly appointed party leader Johan Pehrson has taken over. The party has only five months to convince voters of a vote for the Liberals once election day is here. How will Johan Pehrson save the Liberals? “Important with nuclear weapons when dictatorships like Russia have them” The question […]
The Pentagon criticizes Russia for war crimes in Ukraine
The Pentagon on Friday blew up the conduct of Russian troops in Ukraine: “It is very clear that Russian forces have committed war crimes,” Pentagon spokesman John Kirby told reporters at a daily briefing. “There is no doubt about it.” He cited the bombing of hospitals and “pregnant women killed” and called it “brutality of […]
American citizen killed, British aid workers captured in Ukraine
A US citizen and former US Marine was killed while fighting alongside Ukrainian forces as Russia launched new attacks in eastern Ukraine. Willy Joseph Cancel, 22, worked for a private military construction company when he was killed on Monday, and is the first known American citizen to die during the fighting in Ukraine. Cancel signed […]
Finland’s NATO debate is probably one of Scotland’s confrontations
Tensions in Ukraine have raised the question of whether NATO membership is vital to Putin’s defense against Russia. If Putin threatens to merge into the Russian Federation those nations that were once not only part of the Soviet Union but also part of the former Russian Empire, then Finland has a right to be concerned. […]
A Russian nuclear attack in Ukraine: How likely is it
The threat of Moscow bombing Ukraine is virtually zero? but irresponsible actions by NATO could increase the nuclear threat to Europe The director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), William Burns, made headlines recently when he answered questions from reporters about the threat posed by Russian nuclear weapons in the context of the ongoing conflict […]
Russia issues a new warning about the accession of Finland and Sweden to NATO
Russia has issued a new warning about the possible consequences of Finland’s and Sweden’s accession to NATO, according to the Russian state news agency TASS. The warning came from a spokesman for the State Department Maria Zakharovawhich commented on television channel Russia-24 on Wednesday, the same day that Finnish MPs were due to officially begin […]
Live: Russian deadline for Mariupol troops to hand over passports
A Russian deadline for besieged Ukrainian fighters in Mariupol to “surrender or die” has passed. Russia gave troops trapped in Avozstal’s steelworks a few more hours on Sunday afternoon to lay down their arms in exchange for saving their lives. Russia previously took credit for destroying an ammunition factory near Kyiv. Humanitarian roads for the […]
Live: Another military factory near Kyiv was destroyed by Russian attacks
Russia took the credit for destroying an ammunition factory near the Brovary settlement, near Kyiv, on Sunday. No humanitarian routes for the evacuation of civilians will be opened in eastern Ukraine on Sunday as Ukraine and Russia have failed to reach an agreement, said Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister Iryna Vereshchuk. Follow our live blog for […]
Foreign Minister Haavisto: Russian rhetoric about NATO "no surprise"
Foreign minister Pekka Haavisto (Green) has said that there is no need to panic about the threats coming from Russia related to Finland’s possible NATO membership. He added that Russia’s position on Finland’s and Sweden’s accession to NATO has been well known for a long time, and therefore the reaction is predictable and expected. On […]
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 […]
Live: 5 dead in new Russian missile attacks on Kyiv
The threat that Russia could potentially use tactical or low-yield nuclear weapons in Ukraine cannot be taken lightly, but the CIA has not seen much practical evidence to reinforce that concern, CIA chief William Burns said on Thursday. Burn’s comments underscored concerns that the largest attack on a European state since 1945 could escalate into […]
Biden Mulls sends senior US official to Ukraine
Washington – US President Joe Biden said on Thursday that he was considering sending a senior US official to Ukraine, a high-profile visit that would underscore Washington’s commitment to the besieged nation. Asked if he would send an official, Biden replied: “We are making that decision now.” ‘Are you ready to go?’ Biden joked to […]
Russia warns Finland, Sweden to join NATO
Moscow [Russia]April 15 (ANI): Russia on Thursday warned Sweden and Finland to join NATO and said they would “more than double” their troops in Russia’s western flank. Vice President of the Russian Security Council Dmitry Medvedev issued the warning and wrote in a statement on Telegram on Thursday that the ground and air defense forces […]
Finland and Sweden in NATO involve switching to Moscow’s nuclear weapons position
Russia will need to significantly improve its security if Sweden and Finland join NATO, warns former President Medvedev Moscow will need to deploy significant forces to its borders with Finland in response to Sweden and Finland joining NATO, Russian former President Dmitry Medvedev warned on Thursday, adding that the deployment of nuclear weapons to the […]
Finland and Sweden in NATO mean change to nuclear weapons – Moscow
Russia will need to significantly improve its security if Sweden and Finland join NATO, warns former President Medvedev Moscow will need to deploy significant forces to its borders with Finland in response to Sweden and Finland joining NATO, warned Russian former President Dmitry Medvedev on Thursday, adding that the deployment of nuclear weapons to the […]
Russia’s Medvedev warns of Finland’s and Sweden’s NATO membership
Former President of Russia Dmitry Medvedev has warned that Russia must strengthen its defense in the Baltic Sea region, including through nuclear weapons, if Finland and Sweden join NATO. News agency Reuters reported Medvedev said Russia must strengthen its land, naval and air forces in the Baltic Sea to restore military balance if the two […]
Thursday’s newspapers: NATO report, women’s voluntary military service and the prime minister’s leather jacket
The newspapers were dominated by news of a government report submitted to Parliament on Wednesday, which describes changes in Finland’s foreign and security policy as a result of Russia’s attack on Ukraine. The report outlines the advantages and disadvantages of Finland’s accession to NATO and has been the starting point for an official discussion on […]
This week’s editorial: Putin is also changing our lives
The war in Ukraine has affected most of the world, even though it is a very local war that shows that the global village is more than a sound bite, then it is our reality. U-turn in refugee attitudesPutin will lose the war, but it will take him a while to realize it. In the […]
Friday’s newspapers: Russia’s rethinking, Zelenski’s speech in parliament, floating gas terminal
Ilta-Sanomat is one of those magazines carry the report on Thursday in an interview with a Kremlin spokesman on the war in Ukraine Dmitry Peskov British Sky News reporter Mark Austin where he said Russia needs to step up its security efforts in its western territories. In an interview, Austin pointed out that Russia’s attack […]
Finland’s possible NATO bid will steer the debate on nuclear weapons
Finland’s ongoing political debate on joining NATO has turned to the issue of nuclear weapons and warfare. On Saturday, the Prime Minister of Finland Sanna Marin (SDP) said that all possible applications to join NATO must be made before the summer. Central to NATO’s collective defense are nuclear weapons designed to raise stakes for any […]
Putin may have sent nuclear-armed bombers into Swedish airspace – 19FortyFive
So there were bombers with nuclear weapons, or did you just put nuclear waste in your pants? A journalist without facts is bullshit. Do not worry, Sweden will be more likely to share the Gripens surplus with Ukraine, and more likely to join NATO. Which seems to be part of Putin’s plan. Putin must also […]
HS: Rehn, Governor of the Bank of Finland, demands a ban on NATO’s energy imports to Russia
The Governor of the Bank of Finland, Olli Rehn, has demanded that Finland join NATO with a similar arrangement as its northern neighbor, Norway. He also said that the European Union should prepare to ban energy imports from Russia, even if it causes problems for Germany and Eastern European countries. Rehn commented on the issue […]
396: Zelensky impressed in the Riksdag
A historic speech On the day four weeks after Russia’s attack, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyj spoke to Swedish MPs. He announced that Ukraine is currently suffering severely, but that it is resolute in its opposition and that it needs help from the outside world – where he believes that Sweden can also contribute more. Great […]
Putin’s nuclear threat shakes the world
Cast: Toshiyuki MimakiHiroshima Survivor, Pavel Podvigresearcher at the UN Institute for Disarmament Research, Pavel Felgenhauermilitary analyst and columnist for the newspaper Novaya Gazeta, Henrik Nerlundarchitectural historian, Vendela Englund BurnettChairman of the Doctors Against Nuclear Weapons, Inna Sovsun, Member of Parliament Ukraine, Mariana Budjeryn, researcher at Harvard University, Hans KristensenDirector of the Federation of American Scientists, […]
The tactics behind the Russian nuclear threat
The Russian strategic robot troops will be on higher alert at the end of February. This is interpreted as a means of political pressure from Vladimir Putin. The large, strategic doomsday weapons that created the balance of terror during the Cold War have been dusted off, but few believe they will be used. Tactical nuclear […]
