The package is the latest in a series of arms deliveries from Washington. The US declared goal is to help Ukraine win the war against Russia. A special fund was set up for this purpose, which the US President can dispose of without consulting Congress. Washington has approved another shipment of arms to Ukraine’s armed […]
6 May 2022 09:38 am Germany is now supplying heavy weapons to the Ukraine after all: Federal Defense Minister Christine Lambrecht announced the delivery of seven self-propelled howitzers in 2000. According to the Bundeswehr, this heavy artillery system is one of the “most modern artillery pieces in the world”. Source: AFP © Gregor Fischer / […]
According to Hungary, Brussels’ current plans for an embargo on Russian oil and refined petroleum products pose a serious threat to the country’s energy security. That’s why Budapest wants an exception for pipeline oil. Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó said on Wednesday that his country’s government could not support the European Commission’s anti-Russian sanctions package […]
29 Apr 2022 11:36 am Polish armed forces announce a large-scale military exercise. Troop movements are to take place across the country, including to exercise “cross-border activities”. Russian intelligence claims that Warsaw wants to occupy western Ukraine. An extensive military exercise is scheduled to take place in Poland from Sunday, which will last until the […]
Apr 25, 2022 1:14 p.m The Russian Defense Ministry announced on Monday that it would end hostilities near the Azov-Stahl steelworks in the port city of Mariupol from 2 p.m. Moscow time and open a humanitarian corridor for civilians. Source: AP © Sergei Grits The ministry announced on Monday that the Russian military and the […]
Apr 10, 2022 1:12 p.m In view of the war in Ukraine, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg sees the military alliance in a “fundamental change”. In order to be able to continue to guarantee the security of Europe, however, a “reset” is necessary. According to NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, the war in Ukraine has […]
3 Apr 2022 2:19 p.m Pakistan’s Prime Minister Imran Khan announces early elections. A vote of no confidence against him was unexpectedly rejected as unconstitutional. While the opposition protested against it, Pakistan’s army chief, General Bajwa, called for closer ties with the United States. Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan surprisingly announced early elections. Earlier on […]
2 Apr 2022 5:49 p.m The head of the Russian space agency Roskosmos, Dmitry Rogozin, has announced on his Telegram account that cooperation with the space agencies of the USA (NASA), Canada, Europe (ESA) and Japan will soon be terminated. The International Space Station ISS, which depends on Russia’s cooperation, is also affected. In a […]
30 mar 2022 09:05 am Riyadh and the Houthi rebels have agreed on a ceasefire. This was announced by a spokesman for the Riyadh-led coalition. The aim now is to create favorable conditions for consultations and a peaceful environment for the holy month of Ramadan. Saudi Arabia has announced a cessation of all military operations […]