US Announces Plan To Increase Military Presence Across Europe
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US Announces Plan To Increase Military Presence Across Europe
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."
Ukraine Braces for Disaster, As Nuclear Plant, 'Approaches Critical'.
BBC reports that danger is growing near
a nuclear plant in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, as the
plant remains under fire from heavy shelling.
Since early March, Russian forces
have occupied the site which is the home
of Europe's largest nuclear reactor.
The area has been heavily shelled
in the past two weeks with
both sides blaming each other.
NATO has called on the United Nations to send inspectors to the Zaporizhzhia power plant, claiming the facility poses a serious threat to Ukraine and neighboring countries.
NATO has called on the United Nations to send inspectors to the Zaporizhzhia power plant, claiming the facility poses a serious threat to Ukraine and neighboring countries.
It is impossible to ensure the safety of the nuclear power plant while the Russian occupying forces are there. It is the key concern that we all should understand, Denys Monastyrskyy, Ukraine's interior minister, via BBC.
According to officials, power to the plant
could be cut off as Russia redirects
electricity to Crimea, which it annexed in 2014.
Rafael Grossi, the director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency, warns that the strikes highlight, "the very real risk of a nuclear disaster that could threaten public health and the environment in Ukraine and beyond.".
Any military firepower directed at, or from, the facility would amount to playing with fire, with potentially catastrophic consequences, Rafael Grossi, director general of the International
Atomic Energy Agency, via BBC.
For the sake of protecting people
in Ukraine and elsewhere from
a potential nuclear accident, we must
all set aside our differences and act, now, Rafael Grossi, director general of the International
Atomic Energy Agency, via BBC.
For the sake of protecting people
in Ukraine and elsewhere from
a potential nuclear accident, we must
all set aside our differences and act, now, Rafael Grossi, director general of the International
Atomic Energy Agency, via BBC.
BBC reports that while Ukraine is unable to force
Russia to relinquish control over the power plant,
the country is focused on preparing for the worst.
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Biden Approves , Sweden and Finland's , Bid to Join NATO.
Biden Approves , Sweden and Finland's , Bid to Join NATO.
On August 9, President Joe Biden
signed a measure to accept Finland
and Sweden's bid to expand NATO.
On August 9, President Joe Biden
signed a measure to accept Finland
and Sweden's bid to expand NATO.
'The New York Times' reports that the decision to bolster the Western alliance comes almost six months after
Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine.
'The New York Times' reports that the decision to bolster the Western alliance comes almost six months after
Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine.
Itâs critical now to deter threats
before they harm our people,
our allies and our interests, Joe Biden, President of the United States,
via 'The New York Times'.
Itâs critical now to deter threats
before they harm our people,
our allies and our interests, Joe Biden, President of the United States,
via 'The New York Times'.
The 'NYT' reports that all 30 NATO members must
approve the addition of Finland and Sweden.
So far, over 20 have already done so.
The Biden administration has been pushing
diplomatically to unify western nations
amid Russia's ongoing assault on Ukraine.
The Biden administration has been pushing
diplomatically to unify western nations
amid Russia's ongoing assault on Ukraine.
Sweden and Finland have strong
Democratic institutions, strong militaries
and strong and transparent economies, Joe Biden, President of the United States,
via 'The New York Times'.
Sweden and Finland have strong
Democratic institutions, strong militaries
and strong and transparent economies, Joe Biden, President of the United States,
via 'The New York Times'.
They will meet every NATO requirement
â weâre confident of that â and it
will make our alliance stronger, Joe Biden, President of the United States,
via 'The New York Times'.
They will meet every NATO requirement
â weâre confident of that â and it
will make our alliance stronger, Joe Biden, President of the United States,
via 'The New York Times'.
Despite a deep political divide,
both Democrats and Republicans have
largely supported the expansion of NATO.
Despite a deep political divide,
both Democrats and Republicans have
largely supported the expansion of NATO.
Supporters argue that the addition of Finland
and Sweden to the alliance would reduce the burden
on other member states providing assistance for Ukraine
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US Senate Approves
NATO Membership , for Finland and Sweden.
US Senate Approves
NATO Membership , for Finland and Sweden.
The Senate overwhelmingly approved the expansion of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) by a vote of 95 to one. .
The vote is considered a strong message to Russian President Vladimir Putin and his order to invade Ukraine.
President Joe Biden hailed the vote as "historic.".
This historic vote sends an important signal of the sustained, bipartisan U.S. commitment
to NATO, President Joe Biden, via NPR News.
This historic vote sends an important signal of the sustained, bipartisan U.S. commitment
to NATO, President Joe Biden, via NPR News.
... and to ensuring our Alliance is prepared to meet the challenges of today and tomorrow, President Joe Biden, via NPR News.
I look forward to signing the accession protocols and welcoming Sweden and Finland, , President Joe Biden, via NPR News.
... two strong democracies with highly capable militaries, into the greatest defensive alliance
in history, President Joe Biden, via NPR News.
Senators from both sides of the aisle touted the vote as good for both democracies and for the U.S.
It sends a warning shot to tyrants around the world who believe free democracies are just up
for grabs, Sen Amy Klobuchar, (D-MN), via NPR News.
Russia's unprovoked invasion has changed the way we think about world security, Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), via NPR News.
Their accession will make NATO stronger and America more secure. If any senator is looking for a defensible excuse to vote no, I wish them good luck, Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY), Senate Minority Leader, via NPR News.
Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO), an ally of former President Donald Trump, cast the lone "no" vote.
In explaining his vote,
Hawley described his
views on the matter as a
"classic nationalist approach.".
We can do more in Europe ... devote more resources, more firepower ... or do what we need to do to deter Asia and China. We cannot do both, Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO), Senate Minority Leader, via NPR News
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NATO's Deputy Secretary-General told Euronews Romania that he thinks the Ukraine war will end on the battlefield even though he hopes that "conditions will be met for a political solution to be identified."
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US Purchases 1.8 Million , Monkeypox Vaccine Doses , as Cases Climb.
Al Jazeera reports that the Biden administration announced plans to bolster the United States' supply of the monkeypox vaccine with the purchase of 1.8 million additional doses.
Al Jazeera reports that the Biden administration announced plans to bolster the United States' supply of the monkeypox vaccine with the purchase of 1.8 million additional doses.
On August 18, the White House
said the extra JYNNEOS vaccines
will be available on August 22.
According to Al Jazeera, a newly-authorized
dosing technique allows 360,000 vials
of the vaccine to provide nearly two million doses.
To date, the Biden-Harris Administration
has delivered nearly 1 million doses
of JYNNEOS vaccine to jurisdictions â
the largest JYNNEOS MPV
vaccine program in the world, White House statement, via Al Jazeera.
The U.S. has seen the number of monkeypox cases
climb, with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
(CDC) reporting 13,500 cases as of August 17.
Al Jazeera reports that the U.S.
now accounts for over one-third of
the total number of cases globally.
Earlier this week, HHS secretary Xavier Becerra said ending the monkeypox outbreak is a, "critical priority.".
Earlier this week, HHS secretary Xavier Becerra said ending the monkeypox outbreak is a, "critical priority.".
Bob Fenton, who is coordinating the administrationâs monkeypox response, said that 50,000 courses of antiviral treatment will be available for anyone who tests positive.
In July, the WHO declared monkeypox, an international health emergency.
On August 4, the U.S. declared the disease , a public health emergency
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US and Taiwan Begin , Formal Trade Talks .
The formal trade negotiations were announced by the Biden administration on Aug 17.
The announcement follows Nancy Pelosi's trip to the nation, the first for a House Speaker in 25 years.
Pelosi's trip sparked condemnation from China's government due to its One China policy that does not recognize the autonomy of Taiwan.
Taiwan is already a significant trade partner for the U.S., especially in the market of advanced semiconductors.
A spokeswoman for China's Ministry of Commerce reacted to news of the trade talks.
stating that the nation will âtake all necessary measures to resolutely safeguard sovereignty, security and development interests.â.
China always opposes any form of official exchanges between any country and the Taiwan region of China, ... , China's Ministry of Commerce, Statement,
via 'The New York Times'.
... including negotiating and
signing any agreements with sovereign connotations or
an official nature, China's Ministry of Commerce, Statement,
via 'The New York Times'.
The U.S. assistant secretary of state for East Asian and Pacific affairs was undeterred by China's reaction.
We will continue to fulfill our commitments under the Taiwan Relations Act, Daniel J. Kritenbrink, Asst. Secretary of State,
via 'The New York Times'.
That includes supporting Taiwanâs self-defense and maintaining our own capacity to resist any resort to force... , Daniel J. Kritenbrink, Asst. Secretary of State,
via 'The New York Times'.
... or other forms of coercion
that would jeopardize
Taiwanâs security. , Daniel J. Kritenbrink, Asst. Secretary of State,
via 'The New York Times'.
And we will continue, consistent with our âone Chinaâ policy, to deepen our ties with Taiwan, .., Daniel J. Kritenbrink, Asst. Secretary of State,
via 'The New York Times'.
... including through continuing to advance our economic and
trade relations, Daniel J. Kritenbrink, Asst. Secretary of State,
via 'The New York Times'
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Jill Biden , Tests Positive for COVID.
CNN reports that a spokesperson for the first lady confirmed the positive COVID test on Aug. 16. .
After testing negative for Covid-19 on Monday during her regular testing cadence, the first lady began to develop cold-like symptoms late in the evening. , Elizabeth Alexander, Jill Biden's communications director, via CNN.
She tested negative again on a rapid antigen test, but a PCR test came back positive, Elizabeth Alexander, Jill Biden's communications director, via CNN.
Dr. Biden is currently taking Paxlovid.
She is double vaccinated and double boosted.
The 71-year-old is currently wrapping up a vacation in Kiawah Island, South Carolina,
with President Joe Biden. .
She is currently staying at a private residence in South Carolina and will return home after she receives two consecutive negative COVID tests. , Elizabeth Alexander, Jill Biden's communications director, via CNN.
President Biden recently
recovered from COVID as well.
He first tested positive on July 21.
President Biden and the first lady will continue to be routinely tested for the virus and adhere to isolation guidelines.
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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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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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