Tag: NATO
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“NATO prepares for potential military clash with Russia”
NATO’s plans to rearm member states, boost military budgets, and reform its command structure are being shaped in preparation for a potential military clash with Russia, according to Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko.
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EU agrees on €150bn loan fund for defense spending
The countries of the European Union (EU) have agreed to establish a loan fund worth 150 billion euros (169.5 billion dollars) to finance arms purchases, according to a report by The Financial Times on Monday, citing officials familiar with the decision.
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When chosen by war, you’ve no right to choose peace – By Owei Lakemfa
The New Year 2025 promises to be full of conflicts, most of them avoidable. The hottest spot might be in the Middle East where fierce proxy conflicts are going on with Israel at the centre.
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NATO starts nuclear weapon drills in Europe
NATO has begun its annual military drills involving nuclear weapons, a spokesman for the Western defence alliance confirmed on Monday.
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No timetable set for Ukraine’s membership, says NATO chief
NATO leaders said Tuesday that they would allow Ukraine to join the alliance “when allies agree and conditions are met,” hours after President Volodymyr Zelensky blasted the organization’s failure to set a timetable for his country as “absurd.”
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Russia-Ukraine conflict: NATO unity to be tested at annual summit in Lithuania
As the Russian invasion of Ukraine continues with no end in sight, NATO’s much-celebrated unity faces fresh strains when leaders gather for their annual summit this week in Vilnius, Lithuania.
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Humans getting worn out like clothes – By Owei Lakemfa
THE world is changing at a Humans getting worn out like clothes dizzying pace. Two powerful blocs that can determine the future of humanity are rapidly solidifying. The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation, NATO, donning military fatigue, leading in the arms race with a mindset to conquer, is digging in to preserve the old world order.
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Russia sanctions will work, have patience – Lithuania PM
The European Union (EU) needs patience as it sanctions Russia for its invasion of Ukraine, as most measures will only have an impact in the medium and long terms. Lithuania’s prime minister said in an interview at the Reuters NEXT conference on Thursday. “My message is, we need to have patience. Because there are no sanctions…
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NATO vows more help for Ukraine as Russia attacks on multiple fronts
Allies of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) promised more arms and equipment for Ukraine to help restore power supplies cut by Russian strikes.This is coming as President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said his forces were defending against attempted Russian advances in multiple regions.Ukraine’s General Staff said on Wednesday its forces had repelled six Russian attacks in…
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NATO, US set to investigate Russian missile in Poland
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) has promised to investigate the missile strike on a village in the eastern part of Poland, killing two persons. Report say that strike appeared like a “Russian-made missile” but the investigation is meant to unravel who fired it on a NATO ally.