In a significant development Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said, Ankara cannot allow countries that support terrorism to in NATO, in reference to Finland and Ankara’s bid to join the military alliance. “For as long as Tayyip Erdogan is the head… Read More ›
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Finland’s President Sauli Niinisto expected to greenlight Finland joining NATO
Finland’s President Sauli Niinisto is expected to give a go-ahead to Helsinki joining the NATO military alliance, marking a major shift in security policy. Finland, which shares a 810 mile (1,300 km) border with Russia, has gradually stepped up its… Read More ›
Current physical damage in Ukraine stands at $60B: World Bank President
In a statement, David Malpass, the president of the World Bank said, physical damage to buildings and infrastructure in Ukraine as a result of the war has touched roughly $60 billion and is set to rise further since the Biden… Read More ›
Romania increases defense spending, to buy 32 US F-16 fighter aircraft
In a significant development, Romania, a NATO member, has grounded its entire fleet of MiG 21 LanceR fighter aircraft and will speed up a planned purchase of second-hand F-16s from Norway, said its defence ministry. The Russia Ukraine war is… Read More ›
US Approves sale of F-16 fighter aircraft to Bulgaria
In a statement the US Department of Defense said, the State Department has approved the potential sale of up to 8 F-16 fighter planes and related equipment to Bulgaria, in a deal valued at $1.673 billion. The principal contractor for… Read More ›
Germany looking at buying US or Israeli missile shield
As per a report by German weekly Welt am Sonntag, Berlin is weighing options to purchase a missile defence system from either the United States or Israel. The development comes in the wake of Russia launching Iskander missiles in Ukraine…. Read More ›
Russia may not stop with Ukraine: NATO
Within hours of Russian missiles striking cities in Ukraine at the start of the conflict, German naval commander Terje Schmitt-Eliassen was told to sail 5 warships under his command to Latvia in order to help protect the most vulnerable part… Read More ›
Peace talks more realistic: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy
On Wednesday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said, peace talks between Ukraine and Russia were becoming more realistic although more time was required to hammer out a deal. According to Ukrainian officials, there are hopes that the conflict could end sooner… Read More ›
Germany to purchase 35 F-35s from United States
Germany has decided to purchase 35 U.S. F-35 fighter jets to replace its ageing Tornado fighters that are capable of delivering a nuclear bomb. The development sees a significant shift in German security policy, including a pledge to reach NATO’s… Read More ›
Bulgaria may seek exception from sanctions for importing Russian crude and LNG
On Monday, in a statement Bulgaria’s Prime Minister Kiril Petkov said, while it supports economic sanctions on Russia it will seek an exception on banning Russian natural gas and oil imports. Bulgaria, a member of the European Union as well… Read More ›