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NATO Chief calls for continued U.S. arms supplies to Ukraine, urges Europe to increase defense spending
Secretary General of NATO Mark Rutte has urged the United States to continue its arms supplies to Ukraine, asserting that Europe is ready to "foot the bill."
According to Rutte, former President Trump's insistence that European allies increase their defense spending is justified. Speaking during the "Ukraine Breakfast" in Davos on Thursday, January 23, NATO Secretary-General Rutte highlighted the importance of the Alliance investing more in defense, boosting industrial production, and …
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Analyst warns of potential Russian expansion into Moldova or Baltics amidst stagnant Ukraine war
As the situation in eastern Ukraine stagnates, Russian President Vladimir Putin may be contemplating a move to annex another country, posits analyst Anatoly Nesmiyan, also known as El Murid. He argues that a compromise between Ukraine and Russia, as pursued by Washington, appears unattainable. The lack of conditions for a peace agreement may drive the Kremlin toward more aggressive tactics.
Newly elected U.S. President Donald Trump has issued an ultimatum to Putin, urging an immediate end to …
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Polish Foreign Minister calls for sustained financial support for Ukraine
In an address at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Poland's Foreign Minister, Radosław Sikorski, emphasized that the financial support flowing into Ukraine—including loans based on frozen Russian assets—should suffice until 2025. According to Sikorski, the support is vital for Ukraine's current defense efforts.
"There's a notable surge in supplies to Ukraine. Ukraine is equipped to stand its ground this year, and Putin must take this into account," Sikorski remarked.
Sikorski further …
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Russia allegedly invests billions in disinformation campaign to sway German elections
Russian authorities have funneled significant funds into creating a network of hundreds of thousands of fake social media accounts, forging news sites, and disseminating false information.
The Putin regime allocates up to two billion euros annually for large-scale disinformation operations in Germany, aiming to influence the outcomes of the upcoming German Bundestag elections, set to occur next month, reports Bild, citing reports from German intelligence agencies.
These Russian-backed funds …
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Lithuania bolsters Ukraine's defense with advanced drones and thermal imaging equipment
Drones and thermal imaging cameras are set to enhance surveillance and detection capabilities, particularly in combat zones with challenging visibility conditions.
This technological upgrade will allow Ukraine to better monitor enemy movements and increase strike accuracy.
Lithuania reaffirms its commitment to supporting Ukraine by delivering a new batch of military equipment, including drones, thermal imaging devices, and 5-ton telescopic loaders. Lithuanian Minister of Defense Dovile …