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."
US Announces Plan , To Increase Military Presence , Across Europe.
On June 29, President Joe Biden announced that
the U.S. will increase its military presence throughout
Europe in response to Russia's war in Ukraine.
The BBC reports that the U.S. will establish a permanent
Army headquarters in Poland and deploy warships to Spain,
fighter jets to the U.K. and ground forces to Romania.
The BBC reports that the U.S. will establish a permanent
Army headquarters in Poland and deploy warships to Spain,
fighter jets to the U.K. and ground forces to Romania.
According to Biden, the decision comes as NATO is , "needed now more than it has ever been.".
The U.S. announcement occurred as
NATO leaders met at a summit in Madrid.
Biden told fellow NATO leaders that the alliance would be , "strengthened in all directions across
every domain - land, air and sea".
We mean it when we say an attack
against one is an attack against all, Joe Biden, President of the United States, via the BBC.
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg
announced that member states had agreed to a
"comprehensive assistance package" for Ukraine.
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg
announced that member states had agreed to a
"comprehensive assistance package" for Ukraine.
BBC reports that the aid package will
include fuel, medical supplies, body armor,
anti-drone systems and other equipment.
NATO leaders also described Russia as , "the most significant and direct threat
to Allies' security and to peace
and stability in the Euro-Atlantic area.".
According to NATO leadership, "we cannot discount the possibility of an attack against allies' sovereignty and territorial integrity."
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Finland and Sweden , Are Officially Invited , To Join NATO.
On June 29, NATO formally invited
Finland and Sweden to officially
join the international alliance. .
On June 29, NATO formally invited
Finland and Sweden to officially
join the international alliance. .
'Forbes' reports that the historic move
comes in response to Russia's war in Ukraine.
'Forbes' reports that the historic move
comes in response to Russia's war in Ukraine.
A NATO joint statement called Russia the
"most significant and direct threat' to NATO. .
The accession of Finland and Sweden
will make them safer, NATO stronger,
and the Euro-Atlantic area more secure, NATO, joint statement, via 'Forbes'.
The addition of Finland and Sweden
would expand NATO's roster
to include 32 nations.
On June 28, Turkey dropped its
objection to Finland and Sweden
becoming NATO members.
On June 28, Turkey dropped its
objection to Finland and Sweden
becoming NATO members.
Last month, Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan
said that he would reject the two Nordic
nations' bids to join the alliance.
At the time, Erdogan accused
both nations of harboring terrorists. .
Following weeks of negotiations,
the three nations were able to
reach an agreement on June 28. .
The diplomatic breakthrough came one day after
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg announced
plans to increase NATO military forces six-fold.
The diplomatic breakthrough came one day after
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg announced
plans to increase NATO military forces six-fold
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Prime Minister Boris Johnson joins other NATO member leaders for a family photo on the second day of the summit in Madrid. Leaders were greeted in turn by NATO secretary general Jens Stoltenberg and Spanish prime minister Pedro Sánchez before all joining on stage for a photograph. Britain’s PM stood between US president Joe Biden and Turkey’s president Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Jens Stoltenberg says the NATO summit in Madrid will agree "a comprehensive programme of assistance" to help Ukraine "enforce its right to self-defence" against Russian aggression.
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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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Bret Michaels , Is Hospitalized.
Fox News reports that the band Poison canceled its show in Nashville on June 30 because lead singer Bret Michaels was hospitalized.
Fox News reports that the band Poison canceled its show in Nashville on June 30 because lead singer Bret Michaels was hospitalized.
'TMZ' reports his hospitalization may have been linked to a bad reaction to COVID-19 medication since he has type 1 diabetes.
'TMZ' reports his hospitalization may have been linked to a bad reaction to COVID-19 medication since he has type 1 diabetes.
Poison is currently touring with Def Leppard,
Mötley Crüe and Joan Jett and the Blackhearts.
Poison is currently touring with Def Leppard,
Mötley Crüe and Joan Jett and the Blackhearts.
It is not yet known if they will be able to perform shows scheduled for this weekend in Florida and Mississippi.
It is not yet known if they will be able to perform shows scheduled for this weekend in Florida and Mississippi.
Michaels has had a handful of
health scares in the past.
including a brain hemorrhage in 2010...
...and a mini stroke in 2011.
He required surgery at that
time to repair a hole in his heart.
In 2014, Michaels had kidney surgery.
He was hospitalized six times within the span of two weeks following the procedure because he insisted on performing.
Bret continues to be steadfast in his dedication to bring the music to the people. He truly has to be held down to not perform, Peter Evick, via Facebook
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Supreme Court Allows , Biden Administration To End , Trump's 'Remain in Mexico' Policy.
Supreme Court Allows , Biden Administration To End , Trump's 'Remain in Mexico' Policy.
On June 30, the Supreme Court ruled
that the Biden administration can repeal
the Trump-era Migrant Protection Protocols.
On June 30, the Supreme Court ruled
that the Biden administration can repeal
the Trump-era Migrant Protection Protocols.
The "Remain in Mexico" policy forced migrants
seeking asylum in the United States to
stay in Mexico while awaiting hearings.
The policy was put in place by the Trump administration
to prevent migrants from being released into the U.S.
while waiting for a decision from immigration.
The policy was put in place by the Trump administration
to prevent migrants from being released into the U.S.
while waiting for a decision from immigration.
The Biden administration's previous attempts to repeal the policy were blocked by a lower court.
Fox News reports that the issue in question was whether the Department of Homeland Security's termination of the policy was a violation of federal law. .
Texas and Missouri reportedly argued
that without the ability to detain every
migrant, it is necessary to send them back.
Texas and Missouri reportedly argued
that without the ability to detain every
migrant, it is necessary to send them back.
During oral arguments before the Supreme Court, U.S. Solicitor General Elizabeth Prelogar argued that the policy was not needed in order to comply with federal law.
During oral arguments before the Supreme Court, U.S. Solicitor General Elizabeth Prelogar argued that the policy was not needed in order to comply with federal law.
On this reading, every presidential
administration in an unbroken line for
the past quarter century has been in open
violation of the [Immigration and Nationality
Act]. If Congress wanted to mandate
those results, it would have spoken clearly, Elizabeth Prelogar, U.S. Solicitor General, via Fox News.
Justice Clarence Thomas echoed
Preloger's stance during oral arguments. .
Thomas reportedly questioned whether it was
an "odd" decision for Congress to pass a law
that the government was unable to follow.
Thomas reportedly questioned whether it was
an "odd" decision for Congress to pass a law
that the government was unable to follow
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Supreme Court Justice , Stephen Breyer , To Retire This Week.
Supreme Court Justice , Stephen Breyer , To Retire This Week.
Fox News reports that Supreme Court Justice
Stephen Breyer has announced that he will step down
from the nation's highest court effective June 30 at noon.
Fox News reports that Supreme Court Justice
Stephen Breyer has announced that he will step down
from the nation's highest court effective June 30 at noon.
In January, Breyer first notified
President Biden of his intent to
retire at the end of the current term.
In a June 29 letter, Breyer updated the president after
the Supreme Court made it known that it will issue its
final opinions of the term on the morning of June 30.
In a June 29 letter, Breyer updated the president after
the Supreme Court made it known that it will issue its
final opinions of the term on the morning of June 30.
The Court has announced that tomorrow, beginning at 10 a.m., it will hand down all remaining opinions ready during this Term, Stephen Breyer, Supreme Court Justice, via Fox News.
Accordingly, my retirement from
active service under the provisions of
28 U.S.C. § 371(b) will be effective
on Thursday, June 30, 2022, at noon, Stephen Breyer, Supreme Court Justice, via Fox News.
83-year-old Breyer has served
on the Supreme Court since 1994.
It has been my great honor to participate
as a judge in the effort to maintain
our Constitution and the Rule of Law, Stephen Breyer, Supreme Court Justice, via Fox News.
Breyer was nominated by President Bill Clinton.
He is the second-longest serving active justice.
President Biden has already nominated
D.C. Circuit Court Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson
to replace Breyer. .
Jackson's nomination
was confirmed by
the Senate in April.
Breyer noted Jackson's confirmation
in his retirement letter, saying she , "is prepared to take the prescribed oaths to begin
her service as the 116th member of this Court.".
Breyer noted Jackson's confirmation
in his retirement letter, saying she , "is prepared to take the prescribed oaths to begin
her service as the 116th member of this Court."
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Russia Defaults on Foreign Debt , Following Sanctions.
Fox News reports Russia failed to make
two payments by June 26, .
resulting in the country defaulting on its foreign debt for the first time since 1918.
However, the country is saying the default is artificial since it has the funds to pay, .
but its foreign currency reserves have been frozen due to sanctions imposed over its war with Ukraine.
There is money and there is also the readiness to pay. , Anton Siluanov, Russian Finance Minister, via Fox News.
This situation, artificially created by an unfriendly country, will not have any effect on Russians’ quality of life, Anton Siluanov, Russian Finance Minister, via Fox News.
Fox News reports that Russia owes
close to $40 billion in foreign bonds,
half of which is due to foreigners.
Before sanctions were imposed on the country, it held about $640 billion in
foreign currency and gold reserves. .
Fox News reports that the international community came to Russia's aid in the 1990s when it defaulted on domestic debts.
but considering much of the world disapproves of Putin's war with Ukraine,
such help seems unlikely today
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Russia Says US Rocket Supplies to Ukraine , Could Bring ‘Third Country’ Into War.
'The Independent' reports that Russian officials say the United States' decision to supply Ukraine with weapons could increase the
risk of conflict between Moscow and Washington.
On May 31, President Joe Biden said the
United States would supply soldiers in Kyiv with
its High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS).
We believe that
the United States is purposefully and diligently adding fuel to the fire. , Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov, via 'The Independent'.
When questioned if the United States' decision to aid Ukraine increased the chances of adding another country to the conflict.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov
said, "such risks certainly exist.".
It is a direct provocation (by Ukraine), aimed at involving the West in military action. , Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, at a news
conference in Saudi Arabia, via 'The Independent'.
Biden has said he believes the crisis
in Ukraine will end with negotiation, .
and his administration must help Ukraine to have proper leverage to end the war diplomatically.
That’s why I’ve decided that we will provide the Ukrainians with more advanced rocket systems and munitions... , President Joe Biden, from 'New York Times' op-ed, via 'The Independent'.
... that will enable them
to more precisely strike
key targets on the battlefield in Ukraine. , President Joe Biden, from 'New York Times' op-ed, via 'The Independent'
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Finland’s Leaders Announce Support for , NATO Membership ‘Without Delay’.
CNN reports that on May 12, Finland President Sauli Niinisto
and Prime Minister Sanna Marin advocated for joining NATO
in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
CNN reports that on May 12, Finland President Sauli Niinisto
and Prime Minister Sanna Marin advocated for joining NATO
in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
NATO membership
would strengthen Finland's security.
As a member of NATO, Finland would strengthen the entire defence alliance. , Finland President Sauli Niinisto and
Prime Minister Sanna Marin, via joint statement.
Finland must apply for
NATO membership without
delay. We hope that the
national steps still needed
to make this decision will be
taken rapidly within the
next few days, Finland President Sauli Niinisto
and Prime Minister Sanna Marin,
via joint statement.
Finland, a traditionally neutral country,
shares an 800-mile border with Russia.
Finland, a traditionally neutral country,
shares an 800-mile border with Russia.
On May 12, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov responded to the possibility of Finland joining NATO.
Finland’s entry into NATO will become a threat to Russia. The next expansion of NATO does not make our continent
more stable and secure, Dmitry Peskov, Kremlin spokesperson, via statement,
as reported by CNN.
Of course, all this will
become elements for
a special analysis and
development of the
necessary measures in
order to balance the
situation and ensure
our security, Dmitry Peskov, Kremlin spokesperson,
via statement, as reported by CNN.
CNN reports that since Russia attacked Ukraine,
polls show that nearly 80% of citizens in Finland
support joining NATO, up from about 30% previously.
The move must be approved by parliament
and other governing bodies, .
but NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg
said Finland would be "warmly welcomed"
into the international alliance
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Possible Deal Between , Russia, Ukraine and Turkey , Raises Hopes of Resuming Grain Exports.
Possible Deal Between , Russia, Ukraine and Turkey , Raises Hopes of Resuming Grain Exports.
Russia has claimed that shipments of grain will restart in the coming days from the Russian-occupied Ukrainian port of Berdiansk. .
Russia has claimed that shipments of grain will restart in the coming days from the Russian-occupied Ukrainian port of Berdiansk. .
'The Guardian' reports that foreign minister Sergei Lavrov held talks with his Turkish counterpart who said that more talks would be needed to ensure the safety of exports.
'The Guardian' reports that foreign minister Sergei Lavrov held talks with his Turkish counterpart who said that more talks would be needed to ensure the safety of exports.
Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu reportedly detailed
a United Nations plan to open a sea corridor
for the export of Ukrainian grain.
Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu reportedly detailed
a United Nations plan to open a sea corridor
for the export of Ukrainian grain.
Various ideas have been put out for
the export of Ukrainian grains to the market
and most recently is the UN plan [including]
a mechanism that can be created between
the UN, Ukraine, Russia and Turkey.
We see it as reasonable, Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu, Turkish Foreign Minister,
via 'The Guardian'.
'The Guardian' reports that a majority
of Ukrainian grain exports have been halted
since Russia's invasion began in late February.
'The Guardian' reports that a majority
of Ukrainian grain exports have been halted
since Russia's invasion began in late February.
Ukraine's Black Sea ports have been
blockaded, preventing about 90% of trade
from the world's fifth-largest grain exporter.
Ukraine's Black Sea ports have been
blockaded, preventing about 90% of trade
from the world's fifth-largest grain exporter.
The lack of Ukrainian exports has raised
concerns of a global food crisis that threatens
to push millions of people into famine.
The lack of Ukrainian exports has raised
concerns of a global food crisis that threatens
to push millions of people into famine.
Turkey previously attempted to act as a mediator
between Russia and Ukraine, however
ceasefire talks have since lost momentum.
Turkey has reportedly expressed a willingness
to provide Turkish naval escorts to ensure
safe passage for cargo vessels. .
Turkey has reportedly expressed a willingness
to provide Turkish naval escorts to ensure
safe passage for cargo vessels.
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Two British men detained by Kremlin forces in separatist-held eastern Ukraine have been charged with "mercenary activities", according to Russian state media. 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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