Tag: NATO

Thursday, April 28th 2022 - 20:54 UTC
Russia raises eyebrows at Sweden, Finland possibly joining NATO

Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev (2008-2012) said Thursday that his country could not sit down and watch if Finland and Sweden were to join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and hinted a nuclear-free Baltic region would no longer be possible
Thursday, April 28th 2022 - 09:31 UTC
Geopolitics is back: we need a global NATO and a Network of Liberty, Foreign Secretary Liz Truss

British Foreign Secretary Liz Truss has given a major speech on foreign policy at Wednesday London's Mayor Easter Banquet in which she said “geopolitics is back” and called for a reboot in the free world's approach to tackling global aggressors in the wake of the Ukraine crisis.
Wednesday, April 27th 2022 - 09:25 UTC
Governor Designate Alison Blake visits Falkland House in London

Governor-Designate of the Falkland Islands, Alison Blake CMG, visited Falkland House in London on Monday where she met with FIG Representative to the UK and Europe Richard Hyslop.
Monday, April 4th 2022 - 09:53 UTC
Presidents of Colombia, Ukraine hold phone talk

Colombian President Iván Duque Márquez Saturday held a telephone conversation with his Ukrainian colleague Volodimir Zelensky. Duque offered Colombia's assistance to the European leader, given the South American country's long history of handling refugee crises, it was reported.
Wednesday, March 30th 2022 - 09:46 UTC
Freedom of navigation part of new Arctic strategy, announces UK defense secretary

UK will maintain a Royal Navy presence periodically in the High North, as part of plans announced by Defense Secretary in Norway. The Defense Secretary has announced plans to ensure freedom of navigation and protect critical underwater infrastructure in the Arctic as part of a new strategy in the region.
Monday, March 28th 2022 - 09:38 UTC
British FM says Putin must withdraw from Ukraine for sanctions to be lifted

British Foreign Secretary Liz Truss hinted a possible exit route for Russia might be considered if President Vladimir Putin fully withdraws his troops from Ukraine and pledges “not to launch new aggressions.”
Friday, March 25th 2022 - 09:55 UTC
NATO to respond if Russia uses chemical weapons, Biden warns

US President Joseph Biden Thursday said that the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) would take direct action if Russia resorted to chemical weapons in Ukraine.
Tuesday, March 22nd 2022 - 09:55 UTC
Biden not going to Ukraine but Boris Johnson might

US President Joseph Biden will not be traveling to Ukraine during his trip to Europe this week to meet with NATO and EU allies. But British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has reportedly expressed his interest in a journey to Kyiv to bring a solid sign of support to Volodimir Zelensky.
Tuesday, March 8th 2022 - 09:10 UTC
Three UK Type 31 frigates for the Polish navy: a £1.4 billion deal

British defense giant, Babcock has struck a £1.4 billion deal to supply Poland's Navy with three frigates based on the Royal Navy’s Type 31 design. The warships will be built in Polish shipyards.
Monday, March 7th 2022 - 20:55 UTC
Bolivian top-secret dossier shows NATO's expansion into South America

A newspaper report released Monday by Buenos Aires' daily Página 12 explained how the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) has expanded its influence over South America. The news outlet said the document which proved their story was “top secret.”