Tag: White House
The US urges Turkey to “quickly” ratify Sweden’s NATO membership
Washington [US]March 18 (ANI): After Turkey approved the process to ratify Finland’s accession to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, the US welcomed President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s decision, saying the US is encouraging Ankara to “quickly ratify Sweden’s accession protocol as well”. In the statement, released by the White House, national security adviser Jake Sullivan said: […]
Poland is the first NATO member to pledge fighter jets to Ukraine
Duda added: “As for the MiG-29s, which continue to serve as defenders of Polish airspace, the decision has been made at the highest level, we can say with confidence that we will send MiGs to Ukraine.” Warsaw has taken the lead among NATO allies by supplying Kiev with heavy weapons. Poland’s statement that it will […]
Biden’s recipe for the banking crisis
The party is over in Silicon Valley and in the space of a week three US banks have failed. Now the White House is working to save people’s savings and to avoid further bank collapses. What caused the banks to fail? And what tools does politics have to deal with the crisis? Ekonomiekot’s Pär Ivarsson […]
Novo Nordisk will lower its insulin prices in the US
Pressure from PrezNovo Nordisk said it would cut the price of its insulin products by up to 75 percent – products to be included in the price cut include Levemir, Novolin, NovoLog. The issue of pharmaceutical companies overcharging for their products reached the halls of the White House, where President Biden called on pharmaceutical companies […]
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 […]
West knows who is responsible for the Nord Stream attack The Times
The name of the Ukrainian suspect behind the sabotage ?has been circulating in intelligence secrets for months,? outlet claims Western intelligence agencies determined almost immediately that last year’s Nord Stream blasts had been orchestrated by a person with ties to Ukraine, but chose to withhold this information to avoid a diplomatic row between Kiev and […]
West knows who is responsible for Nord Stream’s attack Times
The name of the Ukrainian suspect behind the sabotage ?has been circulating in intelligence secrets for months,? outlet claims Western intelligence agencies determined almost immediately that last year’s Nord Stream blasts had been orchestrated by a person with ties to Ukraine, but chose to withhold this information to avoid a diplomatic row between Kiev and […]
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, […]
Hungary wants answers: Demands a UN investigation into the Nord Stream pipeline attack
According to Hersh’s sources, the explosives were planted by US Navy divers in June 2022 under the guise of NATO’s BALTOPS 22 exercise and detonated three months later by a remote signal from a sonar buoy. One source told Hersh that the plotters knew the covert operation was “an act of war,” and some in […]
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 […]
Moscow takes aim at West over Nord Stream sabotage
The United States and its allies hope the issue will “fade into the sand,” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov claimed The West is against a transparent investigation into the attack on the Nord Stream pipelines, Russian presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Wednesday. Earlier this week, Moscow’s UN ambassador, Vassily Nebenzia, claimed that evidence of Washington’s […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
Putin supports the plan to expand the Russian armed forces to 1.5 million
Russian President Vladimir Putin backed a defense minister’s proposal to strengthen the Russian military by more than 30% on Wednesday, as he said Moscow needed to learn from and address the problems it faces in Ukraine. Read our live blog to see how all of today’s events unfolded. All times are Paris time (GMT+1). This […]
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 […]
The Christmas tree is a tradition older than Christmas
Why, every Christmas, do so many people endure the mess of dried pine needles, the risk of fire and impossibly tangled strings of lights? When I attach a Christmas tree to the hood of my car and worry about the strength of the twine, I sometimes wonder if I should just buy an artificial tree […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Turkey blamed the Kurdish PKK for the bombing in Istanbul
Turkey’s interior minister has accused the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) of being responsible for a bombing on a busy shopping street in Istanbul that killed six people and injured more than 80. On Sunday afternoon, a a popular shopping destination for locals and tourists. A suspect was arrested early Monday. “The person who planted the […]
Live: Power restored in the occupied Ukrainian city of Kherson
Power has been restored in the southern Ukrainian city of Kherson after a two-day blackout, an official posted in Moscow said on Tuesday. The city, occupied by the Russian army since the February 24 invasion of Ukraine, had been without water and electricity since Sunday. Follow our live blog for the latest developments. All times […]
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: The leaders of the Finnish parliamentary parties will soon meet on the side of the border fence
The Border Guard Service stated in September that, in its opinion, 130–260 kilometers of the more than 1,300 km border should be fenced off, primarily in the vicinity of the border crossing points. The estimated price tag of the project would be “a few hundred million euros” and it will take three to four years […]
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 […]
Ukraine fast-tracks NATO membership; The US is pushing back
WASHINGTON – Ukraine’s bid to speed up its efforts to join NATO, following Russia’s annexation of four more Ukrainian territories, is being met with caution in Brussels and Washington, where top officials are trying to shift focus to their unwavering support for Kyiv. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy posted a video on social media on Friday […]
Intentional actions caused the Nord Stream gas leak, says the Danish Prime Minister
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said on Tuesday that leaks discovered in Nord Stream’s gas pipelines were apparently caused by deliberate actions and could not have been the result of accidents. “It is now the authorities’ clear assessment that these are intentional actions. It was not an accident,” says Mette Frederiksen to journalists. “There is […]
Ukraine Pushes for Fast NATO Membership; The US is pushing back
WASHINGTON – Ukraine’s bid to speed up its efforts to join NATO, following Russia’s annexation of four more Ukrainian territories, is being met with caution in Brussels and Washington, where top officials are trying to shift focus to their unwavering support for Kyiv. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy posted a video on social media on Friday […]
Live: Fourth leak found on Nord Stream’s pipelines
Sweden’s coast guard discovered a fourth gas leak on the damaged Nord Stream pipelines earlier this week. The European Union suspects Russian sabotage was behind the leaks on the underwater Russian Nord Stream pipelines to Europe and has pledged a “robust” response to any deliberate disruption of its energy infrastructure. Follow our live blog for […]
Right-wing extremists make gains in EU as Brussels hints at consequences
Right-wing populists continue to win in Europe – a “difficult” scenario for the unelected EU leaders Europe’s far-right won another victory this week when Italy’s Giorgia Meloni and her party, the Brothers of Italy, won large in the country’s general election. It is the first time since 1948, when Italy’s anti-fascist constitution came into force, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Russia plans annexation ceremony as Ukrainian allies brace for sanctions
The Kremlin said Russia will hold a ceremony on Friday to officially incorporate four areas of Ukraine into Russia, a process Ukraine and its allies have dismissed as illegal while promising retaliation in the form of new sanctions. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters on Thursday that the ceremony will include Russian President Vladimir Putin […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
The plane with Nancy Pelosi becomes the world’s most tracked flight
New Delhi [India]August 2 (ANI): The US Air Force Boeing C-40C – SPAR19 carrying US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to Taiwan is currently the world’s most tracked aircraft. According to flight-tracking website FlightRadar24, about 320,000 users are following every move on Pelosi’s flight. Internet users are speculating whether the Democratic congresswoman will go ahead with […]
The Lewinsky Affair
In January 1998, President Bill Clinton is accused of having sex with Monica Lewinsky. She saves her blue dress with a semen stain and the FBI is called in to bring down the president. The story of The Lewinsky Affair is, in addition to the story of the first victim of cyberbullying, also the story […]
Ukraine: Russian shelling kills 2 in Kharkiv
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Wednesday that Moscow wants to seize territory in southern Ukraine beyond the eastern Donbas region as the United States and its allies committed more military aid to Ukraine. Russia failed in the early stages of its five-month offensive to topple the government of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy or capture […]
Russia’s Lavrov: Moscow wants more territory than Donbas
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Wednesday that Moscow wants to conquer territory in southern Ukraine beyond the eastern Donbas region, where Ukrainian forces are currently fighting for control. Russia failed in the early stages of its five-month offensive to overthrow the government of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky or to capture the capital, Kyiv, […]
Putin is open to Ukraine’s grain deal, wants Russian sanctions lifted
Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday that Russia is ready to facilitate Ukrainian grain shipments from ports along the Black Sea, but that he wants Western countries to lift their sanctions on Russian grain exports. Putin spoke in Iran after meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on a proposed plan to resume Ukrainian […]
Turkey may still freeze NATO’s Erdogan expansion
Finland and Sweden must meet Ankara’s conditions before becoming members, President Erdogan warned Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan warned Sweden and Finland on Monday that Ankara could still “freeze” its NATO membership, they fall from last month’s agreement, in which the two Nordic countries promised to take specific measures to overcome Turkey’s objections. “I want […]
Turkey can still “freeze” NATO’s expansion – Erdogan
Finland and Sweden must meet Ankara’s conditions before becoming members, President Erdogan warned Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan warned Sweden and Finland on Monday that Ankara could still come “freeze” their NATO membership on Helsinki and Stockholm does not meet last month’s agreement. The two Scandinavian countries had promised to take specific measures to overcome […]
The United States says sales of fighter jets to Turkey are ongoing
A senior US official denied reports that Washington made the deal dependent on Ankara’s support for NATO enlargement The US government supports Turkey’s efforts to modernize its air force and may soon approve the sale of dozens of F-16 fighter jets, a senior Pentagon official said. Celeste Wallander, deputy secretary of defense for international security […]
Updated strategy, new members, old enemies: Highlights of the NATO summit
On day two of its annual summit, the bloc formally focused its sights on Russia NATO’s annual summit continued in Madrid on Wednesday, where the leaders of the US-led military bloc agreed to adopt two new members and named Russia its number one threat. China also found a place on the agenda, as did Ukrainian […]
New strategy, new members, old enemies: Highlights of the NATO summit
On day two of its annual summit, the alliance formally focused its strategy on Russia The annual NATO summit continued in Madrid on Wednesday, where the leaders of the US-led military alliance agreed to adopt two new members and named Russia the main threat to the bloc. China also found a place on the agenda, […]
Joe Biden congratulates Finland, Sweden and Turkey on signing the NATO Accession Treaty
The President of Finland invited the President of Finland Sauli Niinistö and the Prime Minister of Sweden Magdalena Anderssonvisited the White House and said he strongly supported their membership. “Their membership will strengthen NATO’s collective security and benefit the entire transatlantic alliance. I look forward to working with NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg, our allies and […]
The Russian space agency mocks NATO
Roscosmos published the coordinates of Western “decision centers” ahead of the alliance summit The Russian space agency marked the start of a key summit for NATO leaders in Madrid on Tuesday by releasing satellite images and coordinates of Western powers. While the leaders of the 30 members of the US-led bloc are busy with their […]
Joe Biden congratulates Finland, Sweden and Turkey for reaching a pact to join NATO
Washington [US]June 29 (ANI): US President Joe Biden congratulates Finland, Sweden and Turkey for reaching an agreement that will pave the way for the Nordic countries to join the alliance with the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). In a statement, Biden said: “I congratulate Turkey, Finland and Sweden on signing a trilateral memorandum, which paves […]
International Round-Up: Refugees are struggling to find work in Denmark, but are doing better in Norway and Sweden
Refugees in Denmark may face a harder time when it comes to finding work, at least compared to those in neighboring countries, according to a new report by the Nordic Council of Ministers and the Norwegian Institute for Urban and Regional Research. The study, which examined how Nordic integration policy affects refugees’ entry into the […]
Member rags at night and Annie’s crisis
Is the Center Party the new crisis party, together with the Green Party and the Liberals? The party has lost half of its voters in one year and one of the reasons is that many of those who normally voted for Annie Lööf now vote for Magdalena Andersson. Much because of Andersson’s personality. Another reason […]
Russia shells Kharkiv, war in Donbas reaches maximum intensity
Russian forces shelled Kharkiv and killed nine people on Thursday after Moscow’s attempt to conquer Ukraine’s second city was rejected early in the war. Further south, fighting in the Donbas region reached “maximum intensity,” according to a senior Ukrainian defense official. Read about today’s events as they developed on our live blog. All times are […]
Turkey is blackmailing NATO, as it is the only country benefiting from the war in Ukraine
By John SolomouNicosia [Cyprus] May 22 (ANI): Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu, acting on the orders of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, at least temporarily destroyed what would have been the biggest historic change in European security in decades, blocking the start of NATO membership talks with Finland last Wednesday. . and Sweden. Erdogan has shattered […]
The Prime Minister’s difficult seat and the gift to Joe Biden
The tours around NATO have been many. We go through the latest and wonder how Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson’s winner has reacted to the conditions set by Turkey to approve a Swedish application for NATO membership. We go through classic meetings between Swedish prime ministers and American presidents, referring to the fact that Magdalena Andersson […]
NATO expansion is not a threat Biden
The President of the United States said that Finland and Sweden would? Make NATO stronger? On Thursday, President Joe Biden gave his “strong support” to Finland’s and Sweden’s NATO applications. He insisted that the alliance’s continued expansion “is not a threat to any nation”, a point that Russia disputes. Biden spoke with Finnish President Sauli […]
"The door to NATO is open" Biden tells Finland and Sweden that Turkey is blocking talks
President of the United States Joe Biden has said that the United States strongly supports the accession of Finland and Sweden to NATO and describes both in NATO "strong democracies." Finnish President Sauli Niinistö and the Prime Minister of Sweden Magdalena Andersson met at Biden’s White House on Thursday to discuss recent obstacles to their […]
Right now: Biden, Andersson and Niinistö meet the press
US President Joe Biden is expected to make a statement together with Swedish Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson and Finnish President Sauli Niinistö. The three continents have met in the White House to talk about the security situation in Europe and about Sweden’s and Finland’s NATO applications. Sweden and Finland submitted their applications to join NATO […]
Biden hosts leaders in Finland, Sweden following NATO applications
Pentagon – US President Joe Biden will host Finnish President Sauli Niinistö and Swedish Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson for talks on Thursday in the White House on their applications to join NATO, support for Ukraine and European security. On Wednesday, Biden praised what he called Sweden’s and Finland’s “important decisions” after they formally applied for […]
Greece is looking for first-class weapons from the United States
Athens expresses desire to join F-35 program and lobby against Turkey’s attempt to upgrade its own fleet Greece has confirmed its desire to buy a squadron of F-35 stealth fighter jets from the United States, while lobbying against its regional rival Turkey’s attempt to upgrade its air force. Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis visited the […]
Finland and Sweden formally submit applications for NATO membership
Finland and Sweden have officially applied for membership in NATO’s military alliance, spurred on by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg announced on Wednesday at the Alliance’s headquarters in Brussels, flanked by ambassadors from both countries after receiving their formal application letter. “This is a good day at a critical moment for […]
The Finnish Parliament approves the country’s accession to NATO
Helsinki [Finland]May 17 (ANI): Finland’s parliament has approved the country’s accession to NATO, with 188 out of 200 lawmakers supporting the decision and eight voting against, a Sputnik correspondent reported on Tuesday. US President Joe Biden will host his Finnish counterpart and Sweden’s Prime Minister in the White House on May 19 for talks on […]
Biden praises Greece for leadership after Russia’s invasion
WASHINGTON – On Monday, President Joe Biden thanked Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis for his country’s “moral leadership” in the aftermath of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine as the two held talks in the White House on the ongoing conflict. The visit of Mitsotakis comes when he was in Washington to mark a covid-delayed commemoration of […]
Greek leader suspended for talks with Biden on Turkey, energy
Athens – Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis flies to Washington for talks with President Joe Biden on Monday, their first since taking office. Mitsotakis is expected to discuss Turkey and efforts to ease tensions between the two countries and NATO allies. But as the conflict in Ukraine rages, talks will also focus on efforts to […]
Niinistö will meet with US senators in Helsinki on Monday
President Sauli Niinistö meets with the Republican leader of the U.S. Senate Mitch McConnell and three other Republican senators in Helsinki on Monday. Others are John Barrasso From Wyoming, Susan Collins Reputation and John Cornyn From Texas. According to a press release from Niinistö’s office on Sunday afternoon, he and the senators are scheduled to […]
Putin warns that Finland joins NATO would be a mistake
Russian President Vladimir Putin told his Finnish counterpart that it would be a “mistake” for Finland to join NATO, according to a statement from the Kremlin. The two leaders spoke by telephone on Saturday when US Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell led a delegation of Republican senators on a visit to Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr […]
Biden supports NATO’s open door policy in a call with Swedish and Finnish leaders
This will happen when Finland and Sweden have started discussing the possibility of relinquishing long-term neutrality and joining NATO during the Russian military operation in Ukraine. “President Biden emphasized his support for NATO’s open door policy and the right of Finland and Sweden to decide on their own future, foreign policy and security arrangements,” the […]
Biden supports NATO’s open door policy in talks with Sweden’s, Finland’s leaders
Washington [US]May 14 (ANI): In a conversation with leaders of Sweden and Finland, US President Joe Biden discussed close defense cooperation between countries and emphasized his support for NATO’s open door policy. This comes when Finland and Sweden have begun discussing the possibility of abandoning long-term neutrality and joining NATO in the middle of the […]
Friday Magazines: Reaction to NATO Department, Eurovision Song Contest, Stormy Weather
Evening paper Evening News is one of the papers that has provided continued coverage of NATO membership since the president’s joint statement on Thursday Sauli Niinistö and the Prime Minister Sanna Marin (SDP) grant application for membership in the Western Union of Finland. At night, Ilta-Sanomat quoted a report from the White House press secretary, […]
Britain signs new security agreements before NATO
The move comes when Sweden and Finland are considering NATO membership following warnings from Russia The UK has agreed to “mutual security guarantees“with Sweden and Finland, the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Boris Johnson revealed on Wednesday, a few days before Stockholm and Helsinki will announce their decision to continue NATO membership. Johnson visits […]
Britain signs new security agreements before NATO
The move comes when Sweden and Finland are considering NATO membership following warnings from Russia Britain has agreed on “mutual security guarantees” with Sweden and Finland, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson revealed on Wednesday, a few days before Stockholm and Helsinki will announce their decision to continue NATO membership. Johnson is visiting both countries today […]
Latest developments in Ukraine: 11 May
For full coverage of the crisis in Ukraine, visit Flash point Ukraine. Recent developments in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. All times EDT: 12:10: The war in Ukraine has taken a heavy toll on civilians as families separate. In this video that was released on Facebook, a Ukrainian mother was reunited with her police […]
The United Kingdom signs security agreements with Sweden and Finland
The move comes when the two Nordic countries are considering NATO membership following warnings from Russia The United Kingdom has agreed to “mutual security guarantees“with Sweden and Finland, the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Boris Johnson revealed on Wednesday, a few days before Stockholm and Helsinki will announce their decision to continue NATO membership. […]
Sweden’s government party to reveal its position to NATO
The decision is expected to be announced on May 15 shortly after similar moves from Finland Sweden’s governing party will reveal its stance on NATO membership on May 15, three days after a similar move is expected to be taken by Finland, Social Democrat general secretary Tobias Baudin said on Monday. In the midst of […]
Sweden’s government party to reveal its position to NATO
The decision is expected to be announced on May 15 shortly after similar moves from Finland Sweden’s governing party will reveal its stance on NATO membership on May 15, three days after a similar move is expected to be taken by Finland, Social Democrat general secretary Tobias Baudin said on Monday. In the midst of […]
Friday’s newspapers: Declaration of defense, traffic problems and cunning prisoner
As Finland examines its defense options in a changed security environment, one of the biggest questions has been whether Finland will be protected from Russian invasion during a possible NATO search process. Ilta-Sanomat wrote that the United States would certainly help both Finland and Sweden through the difficulties in the forthcoming NATO search process. This […]
The NATO chief outlines security promises for Sweden
The alliance said it was ready to deploy additional forces to the Baltic Sea as soon as Stockholm formally requested to join the bloc. NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has said that the Western military alliance will carry out new troop deployments near Russia’s borders if Sweden requests to join – even before it is […]
The Prime Minister of Ukraine describes war costs for VOA when donors dig deep
Ukraine received $ 6.5 billion in commitments at an international donors’ conference in Warsaw on Thursday. VOA Eastern Europe Bureau Chief Myroslava Gongadze discussed the conference and other issues with Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal in the Polish capital. The following interview has been edited for brevity and clarity. VOA: Donors promised nearly $ 7 […]
Blinken tests positive for Covid
Fully vaccinated and boosted US Secretary of State works from home with “mild symptoms” US Secretary of State Antony Blinken tested positive for Covid-19 on Wednesday afternoon, the State Department announced. The top official is experiencing only mild symptoms and will work from home until he can return to his department, his spokesman added. “The […]
Blinken is testing positive for covid, says the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Washington – US Secretary of State Antony Blinken tested positive for covid-19 on Wednesday and will move to a virtual work schedule, the State Department said. “The secretary is fully vaccinated and boosted against the virus and is experiencing only mild symptoms,” the department said in a statement. Blinken has not seen President Joe Biden […]
The United States’ leading diplomat tests positive for Covid
Fully vaccinated and boosted Foreign Minister Antony Blinken works from home with? Mild symptoms? US Secretary of State Antony Blinken tested positive for Covid-19 on Wednesday afternoon, the State Department announced. Blinken only experiences mild symptoms and will work from home until he can return to Foggy Bottom, his spokesman added. “The secretary is fully […]
