NATO's secretary general said Russia's offensive was failing, as foreign ministers meeting in Berlin welcomed anticipated membership bids from Finland and Sweden.
NATO to Discuss Plan, to Expand Army, Amid Russian Aggression.
'Newsweek' reports that NATO is preparing
to expand its armed forces in response
to Russia's ongoing invasion of Ukraine.
'Newsweek' reports that NATO is preparing
to expand its armed forces in response
to Russia's ongoing invasion of Ukraine.
According to Sky News Security and Defense
Editor Deborah Haynes, NATO has been forced
to reconsider its defensive capabilities. .
Russia's invasion of Ukraine
has reportedly added urgency
to the organization's defense plans.
Russia's invasion of Ukraine
has reportedly added urgency
to the organization's defense plans.
Overnight the mentality changed.
NATO now feels like it is electrified.
You can feel the energy
surging through the system, Deborah Haynes, Sky News Security
and Defense Editor, via 'Newsweek'.
Overnight the mentality changed.
NATO now feels like it is electrified.
You can feel the energy
surging through the system, Deborah Haynes, Sky News Security
and Defense Editor, via 'Newsweek'.
Officials will gather in Spain between June 28 and June 30 to discuss how the alliance's 40,000-strong NATO Response Force (NRF) can be bolstered.
Officials will gather in Spain between June 28 and June 30 to discuss how the alliance's 40,000-strong NATO Response Force (NRF) can be bolstered.
According to Haynes, the NRF
will be rebranded and
made up to six times larger. .
Sources claim that the NRF will be renamed the Allied Reaction Force (AFR) amid NATO's largest overhaul of its armed forces since the Cold War.
Sources claim that the NRF will be renamed the Allied Reaction Force (AFR) amid NATO's largest overhaul of its armed forces since the Cold War.
We have seen the willingness
by President Putin to use military force
to reach his objectives. And that has
changed the security reality in Europe
for many, many years. , Jens Stoltenberg, NATO Secretary General, via 'Newsweek'.
We have seen the willingness
by President Putin to use military force
to reach his objectives. And that has
changed the security reality in Europe
for many, many years. , Jens Stoltenberg, NATO Secretary General, via 'Newsweek'.
So therefore, we have started the process
in NATO, we have tasked our military
commanders to provide options for
the political leaders to take decisions
on how to reset our deterrence
and defense for the long term. , Jens Stoltenberg, NATO Secretary General, via 'Newsweek'.
In 2014, NATO tripled the size
of the NRF in response
to Russia's annexation of Crimea.
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Finland and Sweden , Officially File To Join NATO.
Finland and Sweden , Officially File To Join NATO.
Fox News reports the two Nordic countries formally applied to join NATO on May 18.
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said,
"I warmly welcome the requests by Finland and
Sweden to join NATO. You are our closest partners.".
The 30 member countries belonging to the
North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) will now
take about two weeks to review the applications.
According to Rebekah Koffler, a former Defense
Intelligence Agency intelligence officer and the author of
'Putin’s Playbook: Russia's Secret Plan to Defeat America,'.
"It’s an absolute certainty that NATO will approve Finland and Sweden’s application for membership.".
This will fundamentally transform the balance of power between Russia and the West, in Northern Europe, in favor of the alliance, Rebekah Koffler, a former Defense Intelligence Agency
intelligence officer, via Fox News.
Russia’s nuclear-capable Iskander missile presents a serious threat to NATO forces, however, Rebekah Koffler, a former Defense Intelligence Agency
intelligence officer, via Fox News.
Finland shares an 810-mile border with Russia.
Kremlin press secretary Dmitry Peskov previously said, "Finland's entry into NATO will become a threat to Russia." .
Fox News reports the Kremlin warned that nuclear warheads would be deployed to the border if the country joins NATO.
Fox News reports the Kremlin warned that nuclear warheads would be deployed to the border if the country joins NATO.
But Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov later asserted
that Finland joining NATO "makes no difference."
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Turkey's Erdogan , Says He Doesn't Support
Sweden, Finland , Joining NATO.
Turkey's Erdogan , Says He Doesn't Support
Sweden, Finland , Joining NATO.
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan
made the statements on May 13.
We are following the developments regarding
Sweden and Finland, but we
don't hold positive views, Tayyip Erdogan, President of Turkey, via Reuters.
As Turkey, we don't want to repeat similar mistakes. , Tayyip Erdogan, President of Turkey, via Reuters.
Erdogan also based Turkey's stance on accusations that
the countries are host to "terrorist organizations.".
Furthermore, Scandinavian countries are guesthouses for terrorist organizations, Tayyip Erdogan, President of Turkey, via Reuters.
They are even members of the parliament in some countries.
It is not possible for
us to be in favor, Tayyip Erdogan, President of Turkey, via Reuters.
The organizations Erdogan refers
to include the PKK and Gulenists, .
which he accuses of playing a role
in a 2016 coup attempt.
Analysts say that it will take a great effort
to persuade Erdogan to see things differently.
Turkish national security elites view Finland and Sweden as semi-hostile, given the presence of PKK and Gulenists. , Aaron Stein, Foreign Policy Research
Institute, via Twitter.
It's gonna take arm twisting
to get sign off, Aaron Stein, Foreign Policy Research
Institute, via Twitter.
Erdogan's statements
come a day after Finland
declared plans to apply
for NATO membership.
Erdogan's statements
come a day after Finland
declared plans to apply
for NATO membership.
Sweden has not announced its plans,
but the nation is expected to follow suit.
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg stated that Finland's accession into NATO would be "smooth and swift."
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From reactions to Ukraine attaining EU membership candidate status to the withdrawal of Kyiv troops from Sievierodonetsk, here are five of the latest developments in the war.
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Vladimir Putin's war on Ukraine is threatening global prosperity and stability, Boris Johnson has warned.
Speaking at the Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting in Kigali, the prime minister said: "Many of the countries represented here in Kigali today find themselves bearing the brunt of Putin's folly. Their populations brought closer to poverty." Report by Buseld. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The prime minister may be out of the UK for eight days as he embarks on a diplomatic tour taking in a triumvirate of summits - CHOGM, the G7 and NATO - but he.. Sky News
If NATO does not seize its historic opportunity to stop Vladimir Putin in his tracks, it will face war on its own territory, says long-time Kremlin opponent Mikhail Khodorkovsky.
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NATO looks set to agree next week to the biggest overhaul of its defences since the Cold War, including a major expansion of a 40,000-strong force on alert to.. Sky News
Olympic Gold medalist, Neeraj Chopra, won his first gold of this season at the rain-washed Kuortane Games in Finland on Saturday. A throw of 86.69 m, which was his first throw of the day, won the javelin player the much deserved gold.
#NeerajChopra #NeerajChopraWinsGold #KuortaneGames
Neeraj Chopra set a new national record as he threw 89.30 metres at the Paavo Nurmi Games in Finland.
#NeerajChopra # PaavoNurmiGames #Finland #SilverMedal
Russia to Suspend , Some Gas Exports , to Germany.
CNN reports that Russia plans
to shut off its natural gas supplies
to Shell's German customers.
CNN reports that Russia plans
to shut off its natural gas supplies
to Shell's German customers.
On May 31, Russia's state energy giant, Gazprom,
said that it would suspend natural gas
exports to Shell starting on June 1.
Gazprom claims the decision
came after Shell failed to
make payments in rubles.
Shell Energy Europe Limited has notified
Gazprom Export LLC that it does not intend
to make payments under the contract
for the supply of gas to Germany in rubles, Gazprom statement, via CNN.
Shell Energy Europe Limited has notified
Gazprom Export LLC that it does not intend
to make payments under the contract
for the supply of gas to Germany in rubles, Gazprom statement, via CNN.
As a result, Gazprom said that Shell
would lose up to 1.2 billion cubic
meters worth of gas annually. .
According to Germany's economic ministry,
this is just a fraction of the 95 billion meters
the country consumes each year.
However, CNN reports that the move
is still likely to impact German industry,
which relies upon Moscow for gas.
Since the beginning of the war in Ukraine,
Germany has already slashed
gas imports from Russia by 20%.
The announcement by Gazprom comes one day after the company said it would halt gas exports to Danish energy company Ørsted and Dutch gas trading firm GasTerra.
Weeks earlier, Russia cut off
Poland, Bulgaria and Finland.
In March, Russian President Vladimir Putin
threatened to cut off gas supplies to
countries that refused to pay in rubles.
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Rory McIlroy makes a strong start to the US Open to join unheralded Englishman Callum Tarren, Sweden's David Lingmerth and American Joel Dahmen in the lead. BBC Sport
2022 Amazon Prime Day , Is Announced.
Amazon has announced that its annual shopping event starts at 3 a.m. ET on July 12 and runs through July 13.
Prime members in the following countries will have access to some of the best deals on those days:.
the U.S., the U.K., Canada, Mexico,
China, Portugal, Spain, Brazil.
Austria, Australia, Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands and Luxembourg.
Prime members in Poland and Sweden will have access to the deals for the first time ever this year.
Later this summer, India, Saudi Arabia and the
United Arab Emirates will have access to Prime Day deals.
Egypt will also be included for the first time ever.
With the small businesses and national brands our members love and trust, we’re excited to offer some of our best Prime Day deals yet to even more customers around the world, Jamil Ghani, vice president of Amazon Prime, via statement.
This year, we’re making it simple for members to find the best deals, from personalized deal recommendations to Alexa reminders. It’s never been easier for Prime members to shop, save, and make the most of Prime Day, Jamil Ghani, vice president of Amazon Prime, via statement.
Early deals for Prime members start June 21
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Rolling Stones Postpone , Reunion Show After Mick Jagger , Tests Positive For COVID.
On June 13, Mick Jagger announced that
he had tested positive for COVID and the band
would have to cancel its upcoming dates. .
On June 13, Mick Jagger announced that
he had tested positive for COVID and the band
would have to cancel its upcoming dates. .
I’m so sorry that we’ve had to postpone
the Amsterdam show with such short
notice tonight. I have unfortunately
just tested positive for COVID, Mick Jagger, via 'Rolling Stone'.
I’m so sorry that we’ve had to postpone
the Amsterdam show with such short
notice tonight. I have unfortunately
just tested positive for COVID, Mick Jagger, via 'Rolling Stone'.
We aim to reschedule the date ASAP
and get back as soon as we can.
Thank you all for your patience
and understanding, Mick Jagger, via 'Rolling Stone'.
'Rolling Stone' reports that the announcement was
made just hours before the Stones were scheduled
to take the stage at Amsterdam’s Johan Cruyff Arena.
The performance would have been the fourth show
of the band's 60th anniversary tour.
The band's next scheduled appearance
at Bern, Switzerland's Wankdorf Stadium
is still scheduled to take place on June 17.
The band's next scheduled appearance
at Bern, Switzerland's Wankdorf Stadium
is still scheduled to take place on June 17.
However, 'Rolling Stone' reports that
the show could still be cancelled if
Jagger has not recovered by then.
On July 31, the tour was scheduled
to wrap up at the Friends Arena
in Stockholm, Sweden. .
According to the band,
the now-cancelled Amsterdam show
will be rebooked for some time in August. .
'Rolling Stone' reports that many other big name acts have been disrupted by COVID in 2022.
Most recently, Ringo Starr postponed
the remaining dates of his June tour after
two of his bandmates tested positive.
Most recently, Ringo Starr postponed
the remaining dates of his June tour after
two of his bandmates tested positive
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Linn Grant Becomes First Woman , to Win on DP World Tour.
Linn Grant Becomes First Woman , to Win on DP World Tour.
The Swedish golfer made history with her win on June 12.
Grant came in eight-under 64 for the Scandinavian Mixed tournament at the Halmstad Golf Club.
After her win, Grant stated that playing well against her male competitors was a motivating factor.
For sure, that was the most important thing!, Lynn Grant, via CNN.
It's a nice feeling and all week I've just felt it was the girls against the guys and whoever picked up the trophy was representing that side of the field, Lynn Grant, via CNN.
I just hope that people recognize women's golf more, sponsors go to the Ladies European Tour. , Lynn Grant, via CNN.
And, hopefully, this pumps up the women's game a little bit more, Lynn Grant, via CNN.
The Scandanavian Mixed event had been a part of the the DP World Tour since 1991.
However, the DP World Tour is a rebranding of the men's European Tour since 2020.
The tournament takes place over
a grueling four days.
Grant stated that she didn't realize she was in the lead until near the end of the event.
I didn't see it (the lead) until the 13th green, where the screen was, and it was a little bit (of
a shock), Lynn Grant, via CNN.
I thought maybe three or
four ahead. , Lynn Grant, via CNN.
But then when I saw eight, I was like I can actually breathe out a little bit and go on and do
my thing, Lynn Grant, via CNN
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The German capital Berlin and the surrounding areas are experiencing another dry spring. Since 2018 there simply hasn’t been enough rainfall in the region, threatening plants, and trees in the city. Residents of Berlin are trying to help the trees by watering them. #GreenWeek
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When NATO foreign ministers gather in Berlin for an informal meeting, they will be joined by the foreign ministers of Sweden and Finland to discuss a potential NATO membership of the two countries.
#Finland #Sweden #Nato
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