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Daily Wrap Up March 22-23, 2023

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Ukrainian troops, on the defensive for four months, will launch a long-awaited counterassault "very soon" now that Russia's huge winter offensive is losing steam without taking Bakhmut, Ukraine's top ground forces commander said on Thursday. The remarks were the strongest indication yet from Kyiv that it is close to shifting tactics, having absorbed Russia's onslaught through a brutal winter.

Spain is expected to send its first shipment of modern battle tanks to Ukraine by the end of next week, once officials have completed final firing tests in the field, the Spanish Defense Ministry said in a statement Thursday. The six Leopard 2A4 tanks have been undergoing final checks at a weapons factory near Seville in southern Spain, the statement said.

Finland has pledged three more Leopard 2 tanks from its arsenal to Ukraine, bringing the total to six, MTV Uutiset reported on March 23.

The Hague-based International Criminal Court (ICC) responded on March 23 to threats made by Russia, expressing regret over the country's attempts to obstruct "international efforts to ensure accountability" for violations of international law. "The Presidency of the Assembly emphasizes that the Court, its elected officials, and its staff have the strong support of the Assembly of State Parties to the Rome Statute," the statement read. "We reaffirm its full confidence in the Court as an independent and impartial judicial institution and reiterate our strong commitment to uphold and defend the principles and values enshrined in the Rome Statute and to preserve its integrity undeterred by any threats," the statement added.

Finland’s president, Sauli Niinistö, has signed legislation to make his country part of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (Nato) during a ceremony on Thursday.

“Ukrainian troops, on the defensive for four months, will launch a long-awaited counterassault "very soon" now that Russia's huge winter offensive is losing steam without taking Bakhmut, Ukraine's top ground forces commander said on Thursday.

The remarks were the strongest indication yet from Kyiv that it is close to shifting tactics, having absorbed Russia's onslaught through a brutal winter.

Russia's Wagner mercenaries "are losing considerable strength and are running out of steam", Kyiv's ground forces commander Oleksandr Syrskyi said in a social media post.

"Very soon, we will take advantage of this opportunity, as we did in the past near Kyiv, Kharkiv, Balakliya and Kupiansk," he said, listing Ukrainian counteroffensives last year that recaptured swathes of land.

There was no immediate response from Moscow to the latest suggestions its forces in Bakhmut were losing momentum, but Wagner boss Yevgeny Prigozhin has issued pessimistic statements in recent days warning of a Ukrainian counterassault.

On Monday, Prigozhin published a letter to Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu, saying Ukraine aimed to cut off Wagner's forces from Russia's regular troops.

Reuters journalists near the front line north of Bakhmut saw signs consistent with the claim that the Russian offensive in the area could be flagging. At a Ukrainian-held village west of Soledar, on Bakhmut's northern outskirts, the intensity of the Russian bombardment had noticeably lessened compared with another visit nearby just two days earlier.

"It was really hot here a week ago, but in the last three days it has been more quiet," said a Ukrainian soldier who used the call sign "Kamin", or "Stone".

"We can see this in the enemy's air strikes. If before there were 5-6 air raids in a day, today we had only one helicopter attack and it was too far and so ineffective," said the soldier, a member of an anti-aircraft unit in the 10th Mountain Assault Brigade.

A slow-down in Russia's assault on Bakhmut could be in part a consequence of Moscow diverting its troops and resources to other areas. Britain said on Thursday that Russian troops had been making gains further north this month, partially regaining control over the approaches to the town of Kreminna, a Ukrainian target. Intense battles were also under way further south.

But any shift in momentum in Bakhmut, if confirmed, would be remarkable given the city's symbolic importance as the focus of Russia's offensive, and the scale of the losses on both sides there in Europe's bloodiest infantry battle since World War Two.

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy urged Europe to provide more weapons, faster to his forces and impose additional sanctions on Russia, warning the war could otherwise drag on for years.

"If Europe waits, the evil may have time to regroup and prepare for years of war. It is in your power to prevent this," a clearly frustrated Zelenskiy said in a video address to European Union leaders, delivered from a train.”-via Reuters

“Spain is expected to send its first shipment of modern battle tanks to Ukraine by the end of next week, once officials have completed final firing tests in the field, the Spanish Defense Ministry said in a statement Thursday.

The six Leopard 2A4 tanks have been undergoing final checks at a weapons factory near Seville in southern Spain, the statement said.

Spanish Defense Minister Margarita Robles visited the factory Thursday and said four more Leopard tanks due for Ukraine will arrive there soon for inspection and testing.

The first group of Ukrainian troops to learn how to operate the Spanish tanks are wrapping up training at a military base in northern Spain, the Defense Ministry announced last week.

Some background: Robles initially told Spain's parliament last month that the country would send six Leopard tanks to Ukraine.

A day later, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez made a surprise visit to Kyiv on the anniversary of Russia’s invasion. He met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and announced Spain would bump its commitment to 10 fighting vehicles.”-via CNN

“Finland has pledged three more Leopard 2 tanks from its arsenal to Ukraine, bringing the total to six, MTV Uutiset reported on March 23.

Defense Minister Antti Kaikkonen also confirmed that Ukraine had approached Finland's Defense Ministry about supplying F/A-18 Hornet fighter jets.

Kaikkonen said that Finland "will respond to this query in due time," as cited by MTV Uutiset.

The transfer is part of Finland's 14th defense aid package to Ukraine since the start of the full-scale Russian invasion.

Finland will also provide Ukraine with training relating to the use and maintenance of the tanks.”-via Kyiv Independent

“Slovakia has handed four of its Soviet-era MiG-29 fighter jets over to Ukraine, the country’s Defense Minister Jaro Nad said in a Facebook post on Thursday.

This comes days after the country pledged 13 Mig-29 fighter jets to Ukraine, along with Poland which pledged four.

On the question of a military advantage, Russia has been dismissive, claiming the gift of more Soviet-era MiGs to Ukraine will not alter the course of the conflict. Which might be why it is F-16s – and not MiGs – that are in fact at the top of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s wish list.

MiG-29s are analog aircraft, using older flight technology. Zelensky’s sought-after F-16s are digital. MiGs can be used for short combat missions, they can deploy weaponry and shoot down Russian aircraft with good maneuverability at short range. But F-16s can fly for longer, are more versatile, possess integrated weapons systems and have dramatically better long range and radar capability, therefore providing improved early warning.”-via CNN

“The Hague-based International Criminal Court (ICC) responded on March 23 to threats made by Russia, expressing regret over the country's attempts to obstruct "international efforts to ensure accountability" for violations of international law.

"The Presidency of the Assembly emphasizes that the Court, its elected officials, and its staff have the strong support of the Assembly of State Parties to the Rome Statute," the statement read.

"We reaffirm its full confidence in the Court as an independent and impartial judicial institution and reiterate our strong commitment to uphold and defend the principles and values enshrined in the Rome Statute and to preserve its integrity undeterred by any threats," the statement added.

The ICC issued arrest warrants on March 17 for Russian dictator Vladimir Putin and Maria Lvova-Belova, the Russian official overseeing the forced deportations of over 16,000 Ukrainian children to Russia.

In its statement, the ICC wrote that it believes Putin “bears individual criminal responsibility” as the leader of Russia for the crimes committed against Ukrainian children.

Russian ex-President Dmitriy Medvedev went on to threaten a missile strike against the Hague on March 20.

"Everyone walks under God and missiles. It's quite possible to envision a scenario where a Russian ship stationed in the North Sea could strategically strike the Hague courthouse with a hypersonic Onyx (cruise) missile," Medvedev, who is currently the deputy chairman of Russia's Security Council, wrote.

He went on to warn judges of the International Criminal Court to "look carefully at the sky."

Russian investigators also announced on March 20 that they had opened a case against members of the ICC for issuing the arrest warrants.

Namely, the Investigative Committee of Russia targeted ICC prosecutor Karim Khan, as well as judges Tomoko Akane, Rosario Salvatore Aitala, and Sergio Gerardo Ugalde Godinez.

According to a press release, the committee is accusing the ICC of "bringing a known innocent person to criminal responsibility" and preparing "an attack on a representative of a foreign state who enjoys international protection, with the aim of complicating international relations."

Russia withdrew from the ICC in 2016 after the international organization criticized its illegal annexation of Ukraine's Crimean peninsula, meaning that Putin cannot be arrested unless he sets foot in one of the 123 countries that are party to the court.”-via Kyiv Independent

“Finland’s president, Sauli Niinistö, has signed legislation to make his country part of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (Nato) during a ceremony on Thursday.

Last year, Finland sought to join the military alliance in response to Russia’s war in Ukraine, and legislation incorporating Nato’s founding treaties was passed in parliament in Helsinki on 1 March.

Hungary and Turkey, the only Nato members that have yet to ratify Finland’s membership, have both signalled they will soon do so.”-via The Guardian

#Daily Update #Ukraine #Russia #War in Ukraine #Finland #Spain #ICC #Slovakia #Bakhmut

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usafphantom2 · 9 months ago

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Operation Allied Force

The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) carried out an aerial bombing campaign against the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia during the Kosovo War. The air strikes lasted from 24 March 1999 to 10 June 1999. The bombings continued until an agreement was reached that led to the withdrawal of Yugoslav armed forces from Kosovo, and the establishment of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo, a UN peacekeeping mission in Kosovo. The official NATO operation code name was “Operation Allied Force” whereas the United States called it “Operation Noble Anvil”; in Yugoslavia the operation was incorrectly called “Merciful Angel” (Serbian: Милосрдни анђео / Milosrdni anđeo) as a result of a misunderstanding or mistranslation.

NATO’s intervention was prompted by Yugoslavia’s bloodshed and ethnic cleansing of Albanians, which drove the Albanians into neighbouring countries and had the potential to destabilize the region. Yugoslavia’s actions had already provoked condemnation by international organisations and agencies such as the UN, NATO, and various INGOs. Yugoslavia refused to sign the Rambouillet Accords which was offered as an initial justification for NATO’s use of force. NATO countries attempted to gain authorisation from the UN Security Council for military action, but were opposed by China and Russia, who indicated that they would veto such a measure. As a result, NATO launched its campaign without the UN’s approval, stating that it was a humanitarian intervention. The UN Charter prohibits the use of force except in the case of a decision by the Security Council under Chapter VII, or self-defence against an armed attack – neither of which were present in this case.

An important portion of the war involved combat between the Yugoslav Air Force and the opposing air forces from NATO. United States Air Force F-15s and F-16s flying from Italian airforce bases attacked the defending Yugoslav fighters, mainly MiG-29s, which were in poor condition due to a lack of spare parts and maintenance. Other NATO forces also contributed to the air war.

During the night of 24/25 March 1999: Yugoslav Air Force scrambled five MiG-29s to counter the initial attacks. Two fighters that took off from Niš Airport were vectored to intercept targets over southern Serbia and Kosovo were dealt with by NATO fighters. The MiG-29 flown by Maj. Dragan Ilić was damaged; he landed with one engine out and the aircraft was later expended as a decoy. The second MiG, flown by Maj. Iljo Arizanov, was shot down by an USAF F-15C piloted by Lt. Col. Cesar Rodriguez. A pair from Batajnica Air Base (Maj. Nebojša Nikolić and Maj. Ljubiša Kulačin) were engaged by USAF Capt. Mike Shower who shot down Nikolić while Kulačin evaded several missiles fired at him, while fighting to bring his malfunctioning systems back to working order. Eventually realising that he could not do anything, and with Batajnica AB under attack, Kulačin diverted to Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport, hiding his aircraft under the tail of a parked airliner.[91] The fifth and last MiG-29 to get airborne that night was flown by Maj. Predrag Milutinović. Immediately after take-off his radar failed and electrical generator malfunctioned. Shortly after, he was warned of being acquired by fire control radar, but he eluded the opponent by several evasive manoeuvres. Attempting to evade further encounters, he approached Niš Airport, intending to land, when he was possibly hit by an 2K12 Kub in a friendly fire incident, but more probably he was shot down by a KLU F-16AM flown by Maj. Peter Tankink and forced to eject.

In the morning of 25 March, Maj. Slobodan Tešanović stalled his MiG-29 while landing on Ponikve Airbase after a re-basing flight. He ejected safely.

During the war Yugoslav strike aircraft J-22 Oraos and G-4 Super Galebs performed some 20–30 combat missions against the KLA in Kosovo at treetop level causing some casualties. During one of those missions on 25 March 1999, Lt. Colonel Života Ðurić was killed when his J-22 Orao hit a hill in Kosovo. It was never firmly established whether an aircraft malfunction, pilot error or if enemy action (by KLA) was the cause (NATO never claimed they shot it down).

In the afternoon of 25 March 1999 two Yugoslav MiG-29s took off from Batajnica to chase a lone NATO aircraft flying in the direction of the Bosnian border. They crossed the border and were engaged by two US F-15s. Both MiGs were shot down by Captain Jeff Hwang. One MiG pilot, Major Slobodan Perić, having evaded at least one missile before being hit ejected, was later smuggled back to Yugoslavia by the Republika Srpska police. The other pilot, Captain Zoran Radosavljević, did not eject and was killed.

DATE CALLSIGN UNIT PILOT AIRCRAFT SERIAL/BUNO TARGET(S) ORDNANCE

24 Mar 99 KNIFE 13 493 FS/48 FW Rodriguez F-15C 86-0169 MiG-29 AIM-120

24 Mar 99 EDGE 61 493 FS/48 FW Shower F-15C 86-0159 MiG-29 AIM-120

26 Mar 99 DIRK 21 493 FS/48 FW Hwang F-15C 86-0156 MiG-29 AIM-120

Departing on their first operational mission “Allied Force” from Cervia AB, Italy on the 24th March 1999. From left to right Cesar “Rico” Rodriguez (element Leader), Anthony “K Bob” Sweeney (Wingman), “Wild” Bill Denham (wingman), Robert “Criket”Renner (Flight Leader) 493rd Fighter Squadron Grim Reapers

Colonel Jeff Hwang just after his last flight in the F-15C Eagle in 2014. “Claw” Hwang, as the green stars show, destroyed two (Serbian) MiG-29s during Operation Allied Force in 1999. At the time of this picture, Colonel Hwang was flying with the Oregon ANG

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blastnews · 6 months ago

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Bulgaria will offer NATO to organise Russia's talks with Ukraine

At the NATO summit in Washington, which starts on 9th July, Bulgaria will offer to organise talks between Russia and Ukraine, at which Sofia will assume the role of mediator, the country's acting Prime Minister Dimitar Glavchev said. "I sincerely believe that we should be in favour of peace talks mediated by Bulgaria. <…> And this is what I will propose (at the summit. - TMT)," he said (his words are quoted by the Bulgarian Novinite news agency).

At the same time, Glavchev emphasised that the peace talks should comply with the UN Charter and international law. "These are the conditions which, in my opinion, are not subject to discussion," he noted.

A little earlier, during parliamentary discussions ahead of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation summit, Glavchev expressed Bulgaria's commitment to allocating €80m in aid to Ukraine. Bulgarian President Roumen Radev said in June that Kiev did not have the resources to achieve its goals in the military conflict. At the same time, he mentioned two ways that, in his opinion, could end the war: peace talks or NATO countries providing additional resources.

According to the UN Charter, all members of the Organisation must resolve international disputes peacefully so that "international peace, security and justice are not endangered". The document also obliges UN members to refrain from using force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any country. Territories acquired by force or threat of force should not be recognised as legitimate, the Charter says.

Source: moscowtimes.ru

Picture: illustrative

#news #nato #otan #ukraine #bulgaria #russia #united nations

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beardedmrbean · 1 year ago

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STOCKHOLM (Reuters) -A man tore up and burned a Koran outside Stockholm's central mosque on Wednesday, an event that risks angering Turkey as Sweden bids to join NATO, after Swedish police granted permission for the protest to take place.

Police later charged the man with agitation against an ethnic or national group.

A series of demonstrations in Sweden against Islam and for Kurdish rights have offended Ankara, whose backing Sweden needs to gain entry to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.

Sweden sought NATO membership in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine last year. But alliance member Turkey has held up the process, accusing Sweden of harbouring people it considers terrorists and demanding their extradition.

Turkish foreign minister Hakan Fidan condemned the act in a tweet, adding that it was unacceptable to allow anti-Islam protests in the name of freedom of expression.

Some 200 onlookers witnessed one of the two organisers tearing up pages of a copy of the Koran and wiping his shoes with it before putting bacon in it and setting the book on fire, whilst the other protester spoke into a megaphone. Some of those present shouted 'God is great' in Arabic to protest against the burning, and one man was detained by police after he attempted to throw a rock.

A supporter of the demonstration shouted "let it burn" as the holy book caught on fire.

After the burning, police charged the man who set fire to the Koran with agitation against an ethnic or national group and with a violation of a ban on fires that has been in place in Stockholm since mid-June.

While Swedish police have rejected several recent applications for anti-Koran demonstrations, courts have overruled those decisions, saying they infringed on freedom of speech.

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said at a press conference on Wednesday he would not speculate about how the protest could affect Sweden's NATO process.

"It's legal but not appropriate," he said, adding that it was up to the police to make decisions on Koran burnings.

One of the two people who took part is Salwan Momika, who in a recent newspaper interview described himself as an Iraqi refugee seeking to ban the Koran.

Representatives of the mosque were disappointed by the police decision to grant permission for the protest on the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Adha, mosque director and Imam Mahmoud Khalfi said on Wednesday.

"The mosque suggested to the police to at least divert the demonstration to another location, which is possible by law, but they chose not to do so," Khalfi said in a statement.

Up to 10,000 visitors attend Stockholm's mosque for the Eid celebrations every year, according to Khalfi.

Turkey in late January suspended talks with Sweden on its NATO application after a Danish far-right politician burned a copy of the Koran near the Turkish embassy in Stockholm.

#nunyas news #this will end well #/s

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romanalfonsogodoydelacroix · 10 months ago

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Cuántas bases militares tiene la OTAN y en qué países están

Un informe sostiene que Estados Unidos cuenta con unas 800 bases militares en decenas de países, pero solo 42 son de la Alianza Atlántica

La bandera de México, oficialmente llamada bandera nacional de los Estados Unidos Mexicanos, es uno de los tres símbolos patrios establecidos por la ley en dicho país, junto con el escudo y el himno nacional. El actual diseño de la bandera se adoptó desde el 16 de septiembre de 1968 y desde febrero de 1984 su uso es regulado por la Secretaría de Gobernación con base en la Ley sobre el Escudo, la Bandera y el Himno Nacionales en el capítulo segundo.

La Organización del Tratado del Atlántico Norte (en inglés, North Atlantic Treaty Organization, NATO; en francés, Organisation du traité de l'Atlantique nord, OTAN), también conocida como la Alianza Atlántica, es una alianza militar internacional que se rige por el Tratado del Atlántico Norte o Tratado de Washington, firmado el 4 de abril de 1949. La organización constituye un sistema de defensa colectiva, en el cual los Estados integrantes acordaron defender a cualquiera de sus miembros que sea atacado por una potencia externa.

GASTO MILITAR DE MÉXICO APUNTA AL ESTÁNDAR DE LA OTAN

EL UNIVERSAL informó que el Ministerio de Defensa de España adquirió de un particular mil 800 cascos balísticos, para el apoyo al gobierno de Ucrania

En los últimos 20 años, Estados Unidos ha intentado que México ingrese a la OTAN, pero los esfuerzos no han tenido éxito porque —entre otros factores— los países miembros deben destinar al menos 2% de su PIB al gasto militar. Foto: Archivo / EL UNIVERSAL

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El incremento del gasto militar en nuestro país y el avance tecnológico en equipamiento de seguridad son factores que acercan a México a los estándares que exige a sus integrantes la Organización del Tratado del Atlántico Norte (OTAN).

Éstas acciones concuerdan con los lineamientos establecidos por el organismo internacional para el ingreso de nuevos miembros en cuanto a sus presupuestos militares y su equipamiento.

La Secretaría de la Defensa Nacional, para este 2024, tuvo un incremento presupuestal de 131%, lo que significa el 0.63% del Producto Interno Bruto de México, y la OTAN exige, al menos, el 2%.

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Durante las últimas dos décadas, desde principios de este siglo, los diferentes gobiernos de Estados Unidos han intentado que México se acerque a la OTAN, pero no han tenido éxito porque los países miembros deben cumplir el estándar de destinar al menos 2% de su Producto Interno Bruto (PIB) al gasto militar; actualmente esta proporción se encuentra en nuestro país en 0.63%, con un gasto ya autorizado para la Sedena en el presente año de 14 mil 824 millones de dólares.

No obstante, en un entorno de alta incidencia delictiva y ante el incremento exponencial de las capacidades tecnológicas de la delincuencia organizada, las Fuerzas Armadas mexicanas han logrado también acceso a tecnologías de seguridad con estándares internacionales, compartidas incluso con los cuerpos militares de los países integrantes de la OTAN.

EL UNIVERSAL dio a conocer la semana pasada que el Ministerio de Defensa de España adquirió mil 800 cascos militares de origen mexicano que fueron enviados como apoyo al gobierno de Ucrania en el conflicto que mantiene con Rusia, de acuerdo con el 25 Informe Anual del Consejo Europeo sobre el control de las exportaciones de armas convencionales realizadas por los estados miembros de ese organismo.

De acuerdo con la información obtenida por este medio, la compra se realizó al consorcio empresarial conformado por la firma estadounidense Galvion y la mexicana Selitex, S.A. de C.V., ya que los cascos cumplían con una serie de requisitos y estándares militares solicitados por la OTAN para que puedan ser utilizados en operaciones conjuntas o por algún país miembro.

Estas mismas empresas fueron adjudicadas en 2021 para proveer a la Guardia Nacional de 32 mil 495 cascos balísticos, esto a través del procedimiento LA-036H00998-E40-2021.

Los productos adquiridos por el gobierno mexicano, según los documentos de la licitación, tienen las mismas especificaciones que los que se adquirieron para uso del ejército ucraniano.

El material militar fue transferido a las Fuerzas Armadas de Ucrania a través del Ministerio de Defensa de España, como parte de una operación de comercio exterior efectuada en 2022, año en que Rusia inició el ataque contra Ucrania.

El 25 Informe Anual del Consejo Europeo, máximo órgano de decisión de la Unión Europea, reportó que España autorizó ese año una licencia para el envío de material militar originario de México categoría ML 13, el cual corresponde a cascos manufacturados de acuerdo con estándares militares, componentes y accesorios diseñados especialmente para estos equipos. La licencia fue por un total de mil 800 unidades con un valor de 508 euros.

Actualmente, la OTAN cuenta con 31 países miembros, de los cuales sólo dos pertenecen a América: Estados Unidos y Canadá; el resto está en el continente europeo.

La página oficial de la OTAN señala que la finalidad del organismo es garantizar la libertad y la seguridad de los países miembros por medios políticos y militares.

Subraya que promueve valores democráticos y permite que los miembros se consulten y cooperen en cuestiones relacionadas con la defensa y la seguridad para solventar problemas, fomentar la confianza y, a largo plazo, evitar conflictos.

Sin embargo, cuando los esfuerzos diplomáticos no dan fruto, la fuerza militar emprende operaciones de gestión de crisis.

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jonathan-sins · 2 days ago

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Cute, gender neutral nicknames for people named Nathaniel, Natalie, Natasha etc.

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jordanianroyals · 7 days ago

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3 December 2024: King Abdullah II held meetings in Brussels with North Atlantic Treaty Organisation Secretary General Mark Rutte and the foreign ministers of NATO member states.

The meetings, attended by Crown Prince Hussein, covered ways to expand Jordan’s diplomatic and defence partnership with NATO, as well as the importance of maintaining coordination on issues of mutual concern, in service of regional and international stability.

Discussions also covered regional developments, with His Majesty calling for comprehensive regional calm to end the cycle of violence.

The King reaffirmed the importance of stepping up efforts to end the Israeli war on Gaza and bolster the humanitarian response in the Strip, stressing the need to put an end to extremist settler violence against Palestinians in the West Bank.

His Majesty called for ensuring the success of the ceasefire in Lebanon, expressing Jordan’s support for Lebanon’s security, sovereignty, and the safety of its citizens.

Discussing recent developments in Syria, the King said Jordan stands by Syria, its territorial integrity, sovereignty, and stability.

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi, Director of the Office of His Majesty Alaa Batayneh, and Jordan’s Ambassador to Belgium Yousef Bataineh attended the meeting.

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head-post · 1 month ago

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Former Portuguese minister Cravinho appointed EU ambassador to Sahel

EU foreign ministers approved the appointment of former Portuguese foreign minister João Gomes Cravinho as EU special representative for the Sahel, according to Euractiv.

The Council today appointed João Cravinho as EU Special Representative (EUSR) for the Sahel region.

The statement said the new EUSR would “actively contribute to regional and international endeavours to achieve lasting peace, security, stability and sustainable development in the region.” The effort covers Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, Chad and Mauritania.

The EUSR will also collaborate with the countries of the Lake Chad basin and with other countries and regional or international entities within and outside the region, including the Maghreb and the Gulf of Guinea and neighbouring countries affected by the dynamics of the Sahel.

The appointment was formalised on Monday in Brussels. Gomes Cravinho is due to take up his new post in December and serve until August 2026.

The Sahel is a vast area in Africa from Senegal to Eritrea. However, the EU will focus on Mauritania, Mali, Burkina Faso, Chad and Niger, as well as countries on the Atlantic coast. Gomes Cravinho stated that the EU was the only world power capable of taking an active interest in the region at a time when the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) and other international organisations had other challenges.

I won’t be short of work, and neither will the strategic importance of the region for Europe. If we don’t take care of this, and nobody else will, because the United States looks at the Sahel as a problem that affects Europe, NATO doesn’t have the tools or the vocation to work here either, so it’s up to the European Union to use its tools to generate a different dynamic in the region.

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#world news #news #world politics #europe #european news #portugal #portuguese #atlantic coast #ambassador #ambassadeur #eusr #joao gomes #sahel #eu politics #eu news #european union #breaking news

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spainvisauk · 1 month ago

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Reino de Espana - Kingdom of Spain

Spain, the largest country in Southern Europe and the fourth largest country in the entire European continent by area, is a democratic and constitutional monarchy. Felipe VI is the ruling king of Spain and he is also the head of state and commander in chief of the special forces. Spain is also the world's fourteenth largest economy by nominal GDP and is also a member of the United Nations (UN), European Union (EU), The Council of Europe, North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO), The World Trade Organisation (WTO) and many other international organisations. Located on the Iberian Peninsula in South Western Europe, the country's bordered by the Mediterranean sea, France, Andorra and the Bay of Biscay.

Depending on the purpose of travel, there are different types of visas to be chosen from. Whether a person intends to visit Spain for Medical purposes or for studies or in search of employment opportunities, different Spain Schengen visas are applicable as suited for the purpose. A person can apply for a Spain visa without any difficulty as Spain is now a member state of the Schengen area too.

The first step in applying for a Spanish visa is to fill up the application form. Nowadays, there are detailed instructions that offer guidance in filling up even simple queries asked by the form. Two recent passport sized photographs are required to be attached to the application form.

A Passport copy and copies of previous visas held is also required to be attached along with a copy of the travel ticket. A Schengen Insurance Document along with a letter stating purpose of visit to Spain is also required. Apart from all these, Statement of Means, Proof of Address, Proof of Residence in the United Kingdom, Employment contract (if any), Bank Statements relating to the past six months, Copies of Income Tax Returns filed etc are also required to be filed.

If the visa is for medical purposes, a local medical report, a medical attestation from a hospital or doctor in Spain and payment receipts (if paid) are to be attached.

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lejournaldupeintre · 3 months ago

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Finland looks to stop Russians buying property within its borders

Finland shares a 1,340km border with Russia and has recently also joined the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) to increase national security in the face of the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war The Finnish government has recently put forward a proposal which will allow it to prevent most Russian citizens from buying property in Finland. The move, suggested by Defence Minister Antti Hakkanen, is…

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indiaepost · 3 months ago

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Ukraine should use supplied weapons without restrictions: NATO military chair

From a military perspective, Ukrainians should not be restricted in using delivered weapons, the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) Military Committee Chair Rob Bauer said. Speaking after a meeting of the NATO Military Committee in Prague, Bauer said lifting the restrictions on the use of supplied weapons to Ukraine would be logical from a military point of view, Xinhua news agency…

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velvialifestylesummit · 4 months ago

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As happened to the recalibration of Eastern Ukraine as the apocalyptic redline for the projected disintegration of Russia, the perennial trespassing of warships from NATO to trigger the apocalyptic redline for the strait of Taiwan may be escalated to reclaim the maritime autonomy of Taiwan leading to the full independence of the longstanding sanctioned island of Formosa, this will eventually reactivate the political implosion of Beijing which is the apocalyptic redline of China for its continental disintegration. This will resolve the economic siege of Russia and China facing the final presidency of Biden to launch the crucial warzone in the strait of Taiwan instead of losing the crucial moment of America to reverse its fading momentum in 2024. Once the untenable redline of China is detonated by the maturity of WWIII through naval warfare in the strait, the final destiny of Taiwan will be declared by the judgement of WWIII in 2024. It is truly the momentous timing for America to fulfill its hegemonic recalibration through WWIII which should be launched by the remaining presidency of Biden and the full coordination of Obama. It is the ultimatum from the heart of Asia Pacific to rewrite the hijacked destiny of Taiwan and the continental destiny of China for WWIII in 2024. This is the apocalyptic passage of WWIII to purge the longstanding repression inflicted on the people of China for the debacle of CCP in Beijing. It is the next level of naval warfare to reclaim the maritime passage in the strait. The heavily thwarted economy of China is unlikely to sustain the apocalyptic impact of WWIII. It is the ultimatum for the outgoing president of America and NATO to resolve the stalemated war zone in the strait of Taiwan. Apparently the strait war of Taiwan to be tackled by the use of advanced naval missiles such as the Neptune missile of Ukraine is necessary for the hegemonic projection of NATO to oust the naval blockade of China. The recalibration of Taiwan Strait as the war zone for advanced naval weapons including hypersonic missiles shall be admitted at the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation and the parliament of EU for the maturity of WWIII in 2024. It is the tactical projection of NATO to wipe out the hijacked maritime passage of Taiwan through naval missiles from destroyers of Dutch and Germany in echoing the maritime provocation of China in the looming Strait War of Taiwan recently. The end of CCP comes from the Strait War of Taiwan which is the untenable redline of China.

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betshy · 4 months ago

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Adapting to New Threats: NATO's Strategic Plan for World War III

In recent years, tensions between NATO member countries and Russia have been on the rise. The annexation of Crimea in 2014 and ongoing conflicts in Donbass, Ukraine- have reignited fears of a possible World War III. In response to these escalating tensions, NATO has been formulating a plan for how to handle a potential global conflict. NATO, or the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation, is a political and military alliance of 30 countries that was formed in 1949 to counter the threat of Soviet aggression. Since the end of the Cold War, NATO has shifted its focus to combating terrorism and ensuring security in Europe, but recent events have forced the alliance to reevaluate its strategic priorities. One key aspect of NATO's plan for World War III is to strengthen its collective defence capabilities. This includes improving interoperability among member countries' armed forces, increasing defence spending, and deploying troops to Eastern European countries to deter Russian aggression. NATO has also been conducting military exercises and war games to test its readiness for a potential conflict. Another important element of NATO's plan is to build partnerships with other countries and organisations that share its values and goals. This includes working closely with the European Union, the United Nations, and other regional alliances to coordinate responses to crises and conflicts. NATO has also been reaching out to countries in the Asia-Pacific region to establish closer ties and address common security challenges. One of the biggest challenges that NATO faces in preparing for World War III is the changing nature of warfare. Cyberattacks, disinformation campaigns, and hybrid warfare tactics pose new threats that traditional military strategies may not be equipped to handle. NATO has been investing in cybersecurity and intelligence capabilities to address these emerging challenges and protect its member countries from cyber threats. Overall, NATO's plan for World War III is focused on deterrence, defence, and cooperation. The alliance is committed to preventing a global conflict through diplomatic means, but is also prepared to defend its member countries if necessary. By working together and adapting to the changing security landscape, NATO hopes to maintain peace and stability in the face of increasing global tensions. Read the full article

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