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Poland warns EU of negative consequences if criticism against them continues
Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki said that the excess of criticism from the EU on Poland's justice reforms could lead to negative consequences, as he stated at a meeting with the Chairman of the European Commission, Jean-Claude Juncker in Brussels, DW reported.
Poland also cautioned the European Union against increasing pressure on Warsaw, as this, according to Morawiecki, can strengthen the country's support for populists that seek to weaken or destroy the EU.
It is noted that the …
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Council of Europe condemns another death penalty in Belarus
The Council of Europe has strongly criticized the execution of a criminal for a murder in Belarus.
"The extreme penalty is a horrible and inhumane punishment that is no longer admissible in Europe," said Yves Cruchten, the General Rapporteur on the abolition of the death penalty of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, on Thursday, March 8th.
The execution of Kirill Kazachok, 40, is shocking mainly because it took place in October 2017 and the mother of the criminal has only …
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General Pavel: Russian S-400 in Turkey will constitute a major challenge for NATO systems
The Russian S-400 “Triumph” anti-air missile systems which Ankara bought from Moscow will constitute a major challenge for NATO’s weapon systems in Turkey, said Czech General Petr Pavel, Chairman of the NATO Military Committee, in an interview with a group of journalists while on a work visit to Washington.
“The military assessment is still maintained that the S-400 is not compatible with NATO’s integrated system. And so, if the system is ultimately acquired, it must be used as a standalone …
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General Pavel: NATO increases number of troops in Baltic States due to Russia's military buildup in the region
NATO has expanded its military presence in the Baltic countries in connection with the buildup of the Russian Federation’s military potential, said the head of the Military Committee of the North Atlantic Alliance, the Czech general Petr Pavel. This was reported by Interfax-Ukraine.
According to him, the buildup and modernization of Russian military potential has led to increased anxiety and fear among the population in the Baltic countries.
“That’s why NATO has provided an expanded presence …
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US begins submarine exercises in Arctic
The US Navy has begun a five-week submarine exercise off the north coast of Alaska. The “Ice Exercises 2018” or ICEX18 will involve breaking through Arctic ice and the collection of scientific data.
“We are constantly testing new tactics, techniques and procedures under the ice, and this exercise will enable us to do this on a larger scale, alongside our British and academic partners,” said Rear Admiral James Pitts, commander of the Undersea Warfare Development Center.The Navy will establish a …