Defense
‘The whole world is against us’: Russian military analyst gives damning assessment of Ukraine war on state TV
Destroyed military equipment of the Russian army in the city of Bucha. Sopa Images | Lightrocket | Getty Images In a country where independent media and commentary has all but disappeared from public view, it’s rare to hear dissenting voices on the many state-controlled TV networks in Russia — particularly now with the country at […]
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Turkey will eventually relent on Finland and Sweden joining NATO, says former Finnish PM
Finland’s former prime minister is confident that Turkey’s opposition to Sweden and Finland joining NATO will be diplomatically “sorted out.” “I’m sure this will get ironed out,” Alexander Stubb told CNBC’s Capital Connection on Wednesday, adding that both Finland and Sweden have been “avid supporters” of Turkey’s bid to join the European Union. “I imagine […]
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Biden set to redeploy U.S. troops to Somalia, reversing Trump withdrawal
US army soldiers stand at an observation point during the “African Lion” military exercise in the Tan-Tan region in southwestern Morocco on June 18, 2021. Fadel Senna | AFP | Getty Images WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden approved a plan to redeploy U.S. troops to Somalia, a senior administration official confirmed to NBC News. The move, a […]
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It’s ‘reckless’ to talk about defeating Russia, says former advisor to the Soviet Union
Russia has “considerable firepower” and it’s reckless to talk about defeating the country, according to a former economic advisor to the Soviet Union. Jeffrey Sachs, now an economics professor at Columbia University, said the U.S. seems to believe it can beat Russia militarily, and the West is supporting Ukraine in its effort to push Russia […]
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Finland and Sweden joining NATO will help deter Russia, says security analyst
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, here seen addressing a press conference with Finnish President Sauli Niinisto in Helsinki, Finland, on Wednesday, signed a security pact with Finland just ahead of the European nation’s decision on whether to apply for NATO membership. Frank Augstein | Afp | Getty Images A decision by Finland and Sweden to […]
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Finland’s leaders say country should apply for NATO membership ‘without delay’
A French soldier takes part in a major drill as part of NATO’s EFP (Enhance forward presence) operation at the Tapa Estonian army camp near Rakvere, on February 6, 2022. Alain Jocard | Afp | Getty Images Finland’s President Sauli Niinisto and Prime Minister Sanna Marin said Thursday that the country should apply to join […]
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Biden hosts Southeast Asian leaders at the White House today. Here’s what to expect
Southeast Asian leaders will this week head to Washington DC for a summit with US President Joe Biden, here seen participating virtually in the previous ASEAN Summit from the White House in Washington DC in October 2021. Nicholas Kamm | Afp | Getty Images In the midst of the Ukraine war which is Washington’s top […]
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Will new Philippine president Marcos Jr. pivot toward China? Analysts are divided
A landslide victory is on the cards for Ferdinand “BongBong” Marcos Jr. in the Philippines, seen here at his campaign headquarters in Mandaluyong City, Manila, on Monday. Veejay Villafranca/Bloomberg via Getty Images It appears all but certain that Ferdinand Marcos Jr., the namesake son of the late dictator, will become the Philippines’ next president. The […]
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House passes $40 billion Ukraine package to provide military, humanitarian aid
Rescue workers walk past debris and carsunder ruins in front of the shopping and entertainment center in the Ukrainian Black Sea city of Odessa on May 10, 2022, destroyed after Russian missiles strike late on May 9, 2022. Oleksandr Gimanov | AFP | Getty Images The House passed legislation Tuesday night that would provide $40 billion […]
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Finland is just days away from applying for NATO membership
HELSINKI, Finland — After completing a few more steps, Finland will be ready to send its application to join the NATO military alliance, the country’s foreign affairs minister told CNBC Tuesday. The Nordic nation has been considering joining the alliance in the wake of Russia’s unprovoked invasion of Ukraine. Finland’s Prime Minister Sanna Marin has […]
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