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Newest U.S. fighters will be deployed in Europe
The U.S. Air Force will deploy a small number of F-35A Lightning II fighters in Europe in the next two days. They, along with other U.S. and NATO aircraft, will be used for several weeks for pre-deployment training within the framework of the European Reassurance Initiative program, as reported by the US Department of Defense.
According to the press service of the U.S. Department of Defense, the deployment of these fighters for training marks an important milestone and a logical next step in …
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North Korea threatens U.S. with preemptive strike
North Korea has issued a series of statements threatening the United States and its allies in the region, primarily South Korea, with a preemptive strike in the case, as Pyongyang said, of continuing American "provocations."
In an interview with the "Associated Press" in Pyongyang, Deputy Foreign Minister of North Korea Han Song-Ryol said that his country is "completely ready to cope" with any threat from the U.S., and added: "If the U.S. comes with reckless military maneuvers, we will …
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Syria to receive ten modernized Su-24M2 bombers from Russia
The Syrian military will soon receive ten modernized Su-24M2 frontline bombers from Russia, defence.ru reported. As part of a contract that was signed in 2009, the modernization of the bombers included installing a new weapons control system that equips the aircraft with modern, high-precision guided missiles.
Under the terms of the agreement, Russian specialists will also provide training for Syrian pilots and maintenance personnel.
Last week, the U.S. attacked Syria’s Shayrat Airbase in …
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14 people in Montenegro, including two Russians, were charged in connection with attempted coup
A court in Podgorica reported on charges against 14 people, including two Russian citizens, in connection with the coup attempt in Montenegro last fall, reports Radio Svoboda.
Among those accused of "creation of a criminal organization" are two opposition politicians, parliament deputies Andrija Mandic and Milan Knezevic from the Democratic Front, two Russian citizens, nine Serbians and one Montenegran. The Russians were also accused of terrorism.
The court has 15 days to agree with the …
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The U.S. refuses to participate in the conference on Afghanistan in Russia
According to the US State Department spokesman, Mark Toner, the U.S. does not plan to participate in the conference on Afghanistan that will be held in Moscow on April 14.
"We do not plan to participate in these regional talks”, said Toner. “I think they’re April 14th, which is tomorrow. They have been organized by the Russian Government," he said.
At the same time, the representative of the State Department noted that the U.S. supports regional attempts to solve the problems of Afghanistan. …