Contents tagged with NATO
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Russia protests new NATO naval command center in Rostock, Germany, citing 1990 agreement breach
Russia claims that the inauguration of a new naval command center in the city of Rostock represents an expansion of NATO infrastructure in the former East Germany, potentially breaching an agreement made during the German reunification in 1990.
On Monday, October 21, a new tactical naval headquarters opened in Rostock. This center is tasked with carrying out several NATO operations, prompting an official protest from Russia. On October 22, Russia's Foreign Ministry summoned Germany's …
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Lithuania enhances military arsenal with Leopard 2A8 tanks and CV90 armored vehicles amid regional tensions
In a significant shift in military strategy, Lithuania has finalized plans to bolster its ground forces by purchasing Germany's state-of-the-art Leopard 2A8 tanks and Sweden’s CV90 infantry fighting vehicles. This move marks a pivotal moment in Lithuania's defense capabilities as the country's armed forces currently do not possess any tanks or tracked infantry fighting vehicles.
Announced by Lithuania’s Ministry of Defense after a meeting of the State Defense Council on October 22, the …
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Ukraine makes historic debut in NATO drone exercises
In a historic milestone, Ukraine took part in NATO drone exercises for the first time. The exercises focused on using drones for a multitude of tasks, including anti-submarine warfare, mine countermeasures, and protection of critical underwater infrastructure. Ukraine's naval forces joined NATO’s largest exercise for deploying unmanned systems in maritime operations—REPMUS 24. Through the DELTA combat system, Ukrainian forces managed to coordinate more than 50 unmanned devices of various types, …
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NATO: Russia faces unprecedented daily casualties in Ukraine war
In September, Russia's military endured average daily losses of 1,271 personnel, killed and wounded, on the battlefield in Ukraine, marking the highest figure since the onset of the full-scale invasion. Back in May, NATO cited a figure of 1,000 casualties per day. The official forecast signals that these significant losses on the Russian side could persist into the end of 2024. The increase in Russian casualties is tied to intensified fighting not only in the Kharkiv region but also in the …
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Zelensky proposes deploying NATO missiles in Ukraine to force Russia into peace talks
President Volodymyr Zelensky has made a bold proposal at a European Council meeting on Thursday, October 17th: to host a missile deterrent package on Ukrainian soil aimed at either forcing Russia to the negotiating table or targeting its military facilities.
"We propose to deploy a deterrence package on Ukrainian land that would either compel Russia to engage in genuine peace talks or enable the destruction of their military assets. This is a concept of peace through strength specific to this …
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Zelensky discusses Ukraine's security path: NATO membership or nuclear rearmament
During a candid conversation with former U.S. President Donald Trump, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky emphasized the urgency of Ukraine joining NATO, highlighting Kyiv's renouncement of nuclear arms. This pivotal dialogue was unveiled by Zelensky at a press conference on Thursday, October 17, following his participation in the European Council meeting where he outlined Ukraine's Victory Plan.
Zelensky referenced the Budapest Memorandum, criticizing it as ineffective in securing Ukraine …
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NATO to hold largest-ever artillery exercise 'Lightning Strike-24' in Finland this November
NATO will conduct its largest-ever artillery exercise in Finland from November 4 to 28, as reported by Yle.
The maneuvers, taking place at the Rovajärvi artillery range in Lapland, will involve up to 3,600 soldiers, including approximately 1,250 international troops. The exercises will involve personnel from the Finnish Army, Air Force, Border Guard, and numerous allied nations.
Participants will include soldiers from the United States, the United Kingdom, Sweden, Estonia, Denmark, the Czech …
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Eastern NATO allies warn of imminent Russian threat to Poland and Baltic States
Eastern NATO military leaders are sounding the alarm on the realistic probability of a Russian military aggression against Poland and the Baltic States, underscoring the necessity for immediate retaliatory capability.
Officials from the eastern flank of NATO assert that Russia might target Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and Poland with its "imperialist expansionism" following the conflict with Ukraine. This concern was expressed by Lithuanian national security advisor Kęstutis Budrys at the …
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Estonia and Finland plan to close Gulf of Finland to Russian ships
Tallinn and Helsinki are intensifying their cooperation in maritime defense, focusing on developing specific plans to completely shut off the Baltic Sea to Russian ships if necessary, reports Helsingin Sanomat, citing Estonian Defense Forces Commander Major General Andrus Merilo.
"Military cooperation between Finland and Estonia is increasingly centered on naval defense, and the goal is to come up with concrete plans on how the neighboring countries can close the Gulf of Finland to Russian …
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Zelensky calls for immediate international action to prevent prolonged war with Russia
In a stark warning, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky emphasized the critical importance of swift action to prevent the ongoing war with Russia from dragging on for years, or even decades.
Speaking at the Golden Plate Award ceremony in the United States on September 23, Zelensky highlighted that the upcoming few months are pivotal for Ukraine in the conflict with Russia. He stressed that Ukraine has limited time to achieve significant results on the battlefield and avoid a prolonged war. …