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Poland's Minister of Defence Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz
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Poland wants more NATO members to help police Baltic Sea

Poland is advocating for increased participation from NATO member navies in the policing of the Baltic Sea, including those from outside the region, due to the perceived threat from Russia, according to Polish Defence Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz. He indicated that Warsaw will seek broader involvement from allies at the upcoming NATO summit in The Hague next June, as mentioned in an interview with Reuters. The … Continue reading Poland wants more NATO members to help police Baltic Sea

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Italy is set to approve more military aid for Ukraine this month, sources say

Italy is in the process of finalizing a new military assistance package for Ukraine, according to two sources familiar with the situation, marking a continued commitment from Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni‘s right-wing administration to support Kyiv. Since the onset of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, Italy has sanctioned nine aid packages for President Volodymyr Zelenskiy’s government, which include two Franco-Italian air defense systems … Continue reading Italy is set to approve more military aid for Ukraine this month, sources say

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NATO is set to enhance its initiatives aimed at countering acts of sabotage from Russia and China

NATO is set to enhance intelligence sharing and bolster the security of critical infrastructure in response to “hostile” sabotage actions by Russia and China against its allies, stated NATO chief Mark Rutte on Tuesday. Rutte emphasized that in recent years, both Russia and China have sought to undermine NATO member states through sabotage, cyberattacks, disinformation campaigns, and energy coercion aimed at instilling fear. He affirmed … Continue reading NATO is set to enhance its initiatives aimed at countering acts of sabotage from Russia and China

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DIPLOMACY

Turkey’s Erdogan will discuss the Ukraine conflict with the NATO Secretary General

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan is set to meet with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on Monday in Ankara to address the recent developments in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, as reported by a Turkish official on Sunday. On Thursday, Russia launched a new hypersonic medium-range ballistic missile at Ukraine, a reaction to Kyiv’s deployment of U.S. and British missiles against Russian targets. This incident marks a significant … Continue reading Turkey’s Erdogan will discuss the Ukraine conflict with the NATO Secretary General

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Mark Rutte held a meeting with Donald Trump in Florida

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte held a meeting with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump in Palm Beach, Florida, on Friday, as confirmed by a spokesperson for the military alliance on Saturday. According to spokesperson Farah Dakhlallah, the two leaders addressed various global security challenges confronting the Alliance. On the same day, NATO refrained from commenting on Dutch media reports indicating that Rutte, a former prime minister … Continue reading Mark Rutte held a meeting with Donald Trump in Florida

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NATO has called North Korea’s military deployment a ‘perilous escalation’ supporting Russia in Ukraine

NATO officials expressed on Friday that the deployment of North Korean troops represents a “dangerous expansion” of the nation’s backing for Russia‘s conflict in Ukraine. In a collective statement, the military alliance’s 32 member nations cautioned that “the escalating military collaboration” between Russia and North Korea “significantly affects Euro-Atlantic security, with repercussions for the Indo-Pacific region as well.” Australia, Japan, New Zealand, South Korea, and … Continue reading NATO has called North Korea’s military deployment a ‘perilous escalation’ supporting Russia in Ukraine

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South Korean Foreign Ministry shows South Korean Vice Foreign Minister Kim Hong-kyun (R) speaking to Russian ambassador to South Korea Georgy Zinoviev (L) at the Foreign Ministry in Seoul.
DIPLOMACY

South Korea summons the Russian ambassador to protest the deployment of North Korean troops

On Monday, South Korea‘s foreign ministry summoned the Russian ambassador in Seoul to express its concerns regarding the reported deployment of North Korean troops to Russia for use in Ukraine, emphasizing the need for a coordinated international response. First Vice Foreign Minister Kim Hong-kyun met with Georgy Zinoviev, the Russian ambassador, and called for the immediate withdrawal of North Korean forces from Russian territory, as … Continue reading South Korea summons the Russian ambassador to protest the deployment of North Korean troops

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Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy appears at a joint press conference
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Zelenskiy is set to present his “victory plan” to the European Union and NATO

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is set to present his “victory plan” to the European Union and NATO on Thursday, advocating for an invitation to join NATO and a significant boost in military assistance for Ukraine’s efforts against Russia’s invasion. The plan includes requests that have not yet been met by Ukraine’s allies, such as an invitation to the U.S.-led NATO military alliance and authorization to … Continue reading Zelenskiy is set to present his “victory plan” to the European Union and NATO

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Mark Rutte’s first official trip to the Ukraine as the head of NATO

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte met with President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Thursday to discuss the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and Kyiv’s “victory plan.” This visit marked Rutte’s first official trip to the Ukrainian capital since assuming his role as the head of the alliance. During a joint press conference, Zelenskiy expressed his desire for Ukraine’s allies to intercept Iranian missiles and drones that Russia has … Continue reading Mark Rutte’s first official trip to the Ukraine as the head of NATO

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