Tag: NATO

Friday, March 4th 2022 - 12:02 UTC
Ukrainian invasion triggers dramatic change in German post war policy

By Ed Turner, Reader in Politics, Co-Director, Aston Center for Europe, Aston University - If you’d asked experts just a fortnight ago what the key features of Germany’s approach to foreign and defense policy were, there would have been several strands. Alignment with the west, and of course membership of the EU and Nato would have been a feature.
Saturday, February 26th 2022 - 10:32 UTC
Mercosur can't agree on a joint communiqué on the Ukraine conflict

Lack of consensus on the drafting of a Mercosur joint statement on the Russia/Ukraine situation, plus the fact it was only signed by three of the four block's members, forced on Friday the removal of a first copy.
Saturday, February 26th 2022 - 09:40 UTC
Putin and Xi support Ukraine negotiations and demand respect for security concerns of all countries

On Friday the leaders of Russia and China, Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping spoke on the phone about the current situation in Ukraine. The two versions of official news agencies follow. The Russian version said the two leaders enhanced practical bilateral cooperation and closely coordinate actions in support of each other.
Friday, February 25th 2022 - 09:50 UTC
Kyiv to capitulate any time soon, according to western media

The United States military sources have warned Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine, was about to capitulate any time as Russian forces marched onto the country for allegedly refusing to recognize the independence of the eastern rogue provinces of Donetsk and Lugansk.
Thursday, February 24th 2022 - 23:59 UTC
Different reactions in Latin America to Russia's actions in the Ukraine conflict

The escalation of the conflict between Russia and the West regarding Ukraine and two self-declared independent provinces, with military support from Moscow, has exposed different reactions in Latin America, as well as President Vladimir Putin's influence in the region.
Thursday, February 24th 2022 - 20:04 UTC
Ukraine cuts ties with Russia after 50 deaths confirmed

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky Thursday announced the end of the Ukraine-Russia diplomatic relations. He also confirmed 40 soldiers and 10 civilians had been killed during Russia's multi-front “treacherous” onslaught.
Monday, February 14th 2022 - 07:56 UTC
Russia-Nato war over Ukraine remains a distant possibility

By Gwynne Dyer - On January 18 US secretary of state Antony Blinken said that “our assessment has been that (a Russian invasion of Ukraine) could happen any time between mid-January and mid-February”.
Monday, January 24th 2022 - 09:20 UTC
US military supplies arrive in Ukraine, embassy ready for evacuation

The United States Embassy in Kiev has confirmed the arrival of military supplies sent by Washington to the Ukrainian capital while preparations were also under way to leave the diplomatic mission at the earliest, in case military tensions with Russia escalate.
Friday, January 21st 2022 - 20:37 UTC
Little progress results from US, Russia's top diplomats meeting in Geneva

US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov Friday met in Geneva to discuss the escalating military tensions in Europe, particularly about a possible invasion of Ukraine.
Tuesday, January 18th 2022 - 09:40 UTC
Putin's false flag operation in Ukraine and the Cuba and Venezuela cards

By Gwynne Dyer (*) – After a week of intense discussions about “security” between Russia and the NATO countries, this is the week when the Western allies will send their written replies to Russian President Vladimir Putin. Various pundits, some of whom have actually been to Russia, warn us that there will be “War in Europe” if Putin's demands are not met.