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The Pentagon warns Russia of the risks of an 'accidental confrontation'
Deputy Defense Secretary Robert Work stated that the cases of Russian aircraft maneuvering near U.S. ships and aircraft can cause an “accidental confrontation.”
“One minor incident, of which both parties will accuse each other, may lead to an accidental confrontation, and none of us is interested in that,” he said at the American-Norwegian Defense Conference in Washington.
Work noted that the U.S.A. has already seen “unsafe and unprofessional maneuvers made by Russian aircraft and ships.”
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The FBI is investigating links between U.S. banks and the doping scandal in Russia
The Federal Bureau of Investigation has uncovered a probable link between American banks and the Russian doping scandal. The investigation is looking into such crimes as money laundering, bribery and conspiracy.
The FBI is investigating the probable involvement of U.S. banks in the Russian athlete doping scandal, according to CBS News, citing a source close to the investigation. "According to a person familiar with the investigation, the FBI is trying to find out if there is any U.S. …
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Lithuania and Romania demand that NATO’s presence be strengthened for protection against Russia
Lithuania and Romania are seeking opportunities to strengthen security and increase deterrents against aggression. The President of Lithuania, Dalia Grybauskaitė, and the President of Romania, Klaus Iohannis, demand an increased presence of NATO in their countries. The heads of both countries stated this during a joint press conference in Vilnius during President Iohannis’s visit to Lithuania, Deutsche Welle reported.
“We understand the ongoing situation in Romania in the Black Sea that arose …
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Crimean Tatar flag was hoisted on the Ontario Parliament
For the first time in history the Crimean Tatar flag was raised over the Ontario Parliament. The President of Crimean Tatar Community of Ontario, Rustem Irsay, raised the flag, stating that this event shows significant support from Canada for Crimean Tatars who suffered from genocide, Krym.Realii reports.
According to him, the association requested the former President of the Ukrainian Canadian Congress in Ontario, Yvan Baker, who is currently a member of the legislative assembly, to raise the …
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NATO Secretary General promised further support and practical assistance to Ukraine
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said that the July meeting of the NATO-Ukraine Commission will endeavor to show a “very strong expression of political support for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine”.
The meeting will also be a platform to discuss how to provide practical support to Ukraine. This was stated by Stoltenberg at a press conference at the NATO headquarters, after a meeting of the Foreign Ministers of member states.
The NATO-Ukraine Commission will, for the …