Two Russian submarines on the way from the Baltic Fleet to the Black Sea have entered the Mediterranean, Black Sea Fleet spokesman Vyacheslav Trukhachyov said on Monday, August, 28. “Two diesel submarines – The Kolpino and the Veliki Novgorod – on the way from the Baltic Sea to the Black Sea Fleet have entered the…
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Russian nuclear bombers flights in Far East
Russian nuclear-capable strategic bombers have flown over the Pacific Ocean, the Sea of Japan, the Yellow Sea and the East China Sea, prompting Japan and South Korea to scramble jets to escort them, Russia said on Thursday, 24.08.2017. Russia sends nuclear-capable bombers on mission near South Korea, Japan https://t.co/oIiP0vwkug — Reuters (@Reuters) August 24, 2017…
EU aligns with UN on North Korea threat
“There is an urgent need for a de-escalation of tensions on the situation on the Korean Peninsula. It is a priority for the European Union and for the rest of the international community. We therefore call on the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) to refrain from any further provocative action that can only increase…
Lavrov: NATO ambitions “never changed”
NATO’s plans have never changed and have always been aimed at acquiring free geopolitical space, including in Eastern Europe, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said in an interview with Belarusian mass media on occasion of the 25th anniversary of establishing diplomatic ties, Russian ITAR-TASS agency reports. “We have repeatedly realized that all these preparations, which…
EU addresses counter-terrorism
The Council adopted conclusions on EU external action on counter-terrorism. The Council reiterates its strong and unequivocal condemnation of terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, committed by whomever and for whatever purpose. (PHOTO: illustration). Briefing press ahead of #EU Foreign Aff Council #Mali, #CounterTerrorism, EU – #NATO, #GulfCrisis, #climatechange pic.twitter.com/q1wPzFkb0f — Federica Mogherini (@FedericaMog)…
Juncker: feeling safe is universal right
President Juncker Prague while attending the high-level conference on defence and security in Prague, 9.06.2017. He delivered a keynote speech on Europe in which underlined that feeling safe and secure in your own home “is the most basic and universal of rights”. No @NATO is not an option for the EU. Together we can better provide security…
Russan Fleet active in defeating IS
The Black Sea Fleet’s task force group operating in eastern Mediterranean Sea off Syria comprises 15 vessels, including two frigates and a submarine, accompanied by various landing and auxiliary ships, the Russian Navy says. The naval group is taking an active part in combating Islamic State (IS, formerly ISIS/ISIL) in Syria. On Wednesday, the ‘Admiral…
NATO new headquaters in Brussels
“NATO is the most successful Alliance in history because of the remarkable service and sacrifice of the men and women of our armed forces. And because we stand united. And because we change when the world changes” – Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said at the inauguration ceremony of a new NATO offices building in Brussels….
NATO Summit on terrorism
“We have two major items on our agenda: Stepping up NATO’s role in the fight against terrorism and fairer burden sharing in our Alliance. We are making progress on both”, – said NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg in his opening remarks at Brussels Summit. [ONLINE] Doorstep by #NATO Secretary General @jensstoltenberg ahead of #NATOmeeting https://t.co/FRK67bCajz…
EU Global Strategy in the area of security and defence
The Foreign Affairs Council, 18.05.2017, will take stock of the implementation of the EU Global Strategy in the area of security and defence. Min @AbelaCarmelo doorstep prior today's mtgs #FAC Defence & Home Affairs:on the agendas #counter terrorism #effective solidarity #migration pic.twitter.com/t2fGCcYFX1 — MaltaPermRep 🇲🇹 🇪🇺 (@MaltainEU) May 18, 2017 Defence ministers will examine the…
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