Section: News & Summaries
Syria is going to recognize the “independence” of the self-proclaimed “Luhansk People’s Republic” and “Donetsk People’s Republic”
The Syrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs recognized the independence of the self-proclaimed “LPR” and “DPR”. Thus, Syria became the second state after Russia, which is a member of the United Nations to recognize the republics. Source: The Syrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs “By embodying the common will and desire to...
Indonesian President personally invited Ukrainian President to attend G20 summit
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy welcomed his Indonesian counterpart Joko Widodo in Kyiv on June 29 and accepted his personal invitation to attend the G20 summit in Bali in November. Source: The President of Indonesia Joko Widodo “I consider our talks today to be an important step for strengthening the global anti-war coalition of...
NATO leaders declared Russia as the main threat to the Alliance
The Russian Federation poses the greatest threat to the security of NATO member states, and the Alliance intends to respond to Russian threats and hostile actions. Source: NATO 2022 Strategic Concept “The Russian Federation is the most significant and direct threat to Allies’ security and peace and stability in the Euro-Atlantic area. It...
Ukraine’s priority is not to join NATO, but to win the war, – NATO Official Representative
Today, Ukraine’s priority is not to join NATO, but to win the war, after which the Alliance is ready to return to the negotiations. Source: Official Representative of the Alliance “Now the focus of the Ukrainian government is to win the war. And that is what we fully support. And when Ukraine wants to talk again about the next steps,...
The former NATO Secretary-General will head the work of the group on security guarantees for Ukraine
It is planned to launch a consultative group on security guarantees for Ukraine. Former NATO Secretary-General Anders Fogh Rasmussen will arrive in our country on July 1 to implement the project. Source: Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak According to Yermak, the G7 countries “are ready to join the creation of a...
The United States will increase its military presence in Europe, – US President
Washington intends to increase its military presence in Europe, including the United Kingdom, Spain, Poland and the Baltic states. Source: US President Joe Biden “Today I’m announcing the United States will enhance our force posture in Europe and respond to the changing security environment as well as strengthening our collective security....
The UN Security Council countries condemned Russian missile strikes on peaceful cities of Ukraine
Six UN Security Council countries, as well as Ukraine, issued a joint statement strongly condemning Russian missile strikes on Ukrainian cities, including the Kremenchuk shopping center, and expressed full support for the Ukrainian people. Source: The UN Security Council “We, members of the Security Council, namely France, Ireland, Norway,...
Sweden’s and Finland’s accession to NATO – is a signal to Russia, – NATO Secretary-General
Sweden’s and Finland’s accession to the Alliance should signal to Russia that NATO’s doors are open to other countries. Source: NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg The Alliance is sending “a very clear message to President Putin that NATO’s door is open,” Stoltenberg said on Tuesday. “He wanted less NATO,...
Germany and the Netherlands will provide Ukraine with six more Panzerhaubitze 2000 ACS
Germany and the Netherlands will provide Ukraine with six more Panzerhaubitze 2000 self-propelled artillery units. Source: German Defense Minister Christine Lambrecht and the Netherlands’ Minister of Defense Kajsa Ollongren “In Germany, we decided that we could give Ukraine three more Panzerhaubitze 2000. Together with the...
Russia will be a threat for 5-10 years, – the Minister of Defense of Latvia
Russia will pose a threat in the next 5-10 years. Source: the Minister of Defense of Latvia Artis Pabriks According to him, it is important to change the thinking of the allies in view of the current threats coming from Russia. In particular, Latvia wants a greater presence of NATO troops in the country, which means more joint exercises, as well...