Contents tagged with USA
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Merkel does not rule out Germany's participation in the strikes on Syria
German Chancellor Angela Merkel criticized the statement of her government coalition partner in the Social Democratic Party of Germany (SPD) about the possible Bundeswehr involvement in Syria. "Saying “no” in advance to everything that happens in the world cannot be Germany's position," Merkel said on Wednesday, September 12, speaking in the general debate on the Bundestag budget.
"We cannot ignore the use of chemical weapons elsewhere and how the international convention is not respected. …
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Fourth American destroyer equipped with Tomahawks enters the Mediterranean Sea
The USS Bulkeley destroyer, which is equipped with Tomahawk cruise missiles, entered the Mediterranean Sea, reported Interfax with reference to Gibraltar resources monitoring the ship traffic.
As reported by the agency, the destroyer headed for the eastern Mediterranean towards the shores of Syria.
The movement of the destroyer was reported on Twitter by Michael Sanchez, who monitors the passage of ships in Gibraltar. He wrote that the USS Bulkeley was seen in the Strait of Gibraltar near …
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Latvia approves purchase of four Black Hawk helicopters from the US
On Tuesday, September 11, the Latvian government supported the purchase of four UH-60 Black Hawk medium-lift utility helicopters for 175 million euros and the signing of an intergovernmental agreement with the United States, the Latvian Ministry of Defense reported. This came after the US government approved the sale of the helicopters to Latvia.
According to the Delfi news agency, the government decided to add additional funding of about 80 million euros to the Ministry of Defense’s budget …
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US Secretary of Defense concerned about Russia’s possible interference in the referendum in Macedonia
US Defense Secretary Jim Mattis stated on September 11 that he will visit Macedonia on the eve of the Referendum on changing the name of the country that will take place on September 30. Mattis expressed his fears regarding possible interference from Moscow in the voting process in Macedonia.
In June, the Macedonian government agreed with Greek authorities to change its name to North Macedonia. The change of the country's name will allow Greece to not oppose the neighboring country’s joining …
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Kremlin: we do not take seriously reports about possible US strikes on Russian military in Syria
The Kremlin does not seriously consider news by the American media regarding possible strikes by the US military on Russian facilities in Syria, said Dmitry Peskov, the press secretary of the Russian president, as cited by RIA Novosti .
“We no longer seriously consider media reports, because they have completely discredited [themselves]. We pay attention to official statements,” Peskov said.
Earlier, on September 10th, the Wall Street Journal reported that the White House is considering …
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Kremlin: Russia, Iran, and China will develop a defense against US sanctions
The Russian Foreign Ministry intends to develop together with Iran, China, and other governments an “echeloned defense” against US sanctions, stated Russian deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov in an interview with Rossiyskaya Gazeta.
“We see the readiness and determination of the Iranians to keep JCPOA functional (The Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action to resolve the situation around the Iran nuclear deal). There is an understanding that keeping this agreement is in the interests of all …
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Media: Germany considers an attack on Syria
The German Defense Ministry is considering a possibility to participate in the United States, Britain and France attacks on Syria in case of chemical weapons use there, wrote the tabloid Bild on Monday, September 10.
The report noted that the head of the department Ursula von der Leyen gave orders to look into the possibility of Germany's participation in strikes against the Syrian government forces in case of the use of chemical weapons.
"The Tornado aicraft of the Bundeswehr could perform …
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USA deploys 1,500 soldiers to Germany
The United States will increase its military contingent in Germany by 1,500 people. Its aim is to “strengthen NATO and European security,” stated US Ambassador to Germany Richard Grenell. He said that more soldiers would arrive this year and that the process would last until 2020.
German Defense Minister Ursula von der Leyen welcomed Washington’s decision, which according to her, demonstrates “the viability of the transatlantic relationship” and a contribution to “maintaining overall security. …
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Iran believes that together with Russia it has a chance of 'deterring the US'
During his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, the leader of Iran, Ali Khamenei, said that Iran and the Russian Federation can together hold back the US, reported the Fars agency.
Khamenei said that Russia and Iran can have a mutual cooperation on global issues, one of which is the deterrence of the United States. Accoring to Khamenei, "America represents a danger to humanity".
As an example of the threat, he cited the situation in Syria and other Arab countries after the “Arab …
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US starts military exercises in Syria on the first day of summit between Russia, Turkey and Iran
The forces of the US-coalition (Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve (OIR)), began military exercises in Syria, according to a statement published on the website of the US Central Command. The exercises take place in Homs Governorate near the border with Iraq.
“Our forces will demonstrate the capability to deploy rapidly, assault a target with integrated air and ground forces, and conduct a rapid exfiltration anywhere in the OIR combined joint operations,” the statementof the …
