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Germany's Scholz set to call Putin ahead of G20 Summit
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is set to reach out to Russian President Vladimir Putin for the first time in nearly two years. This anticipated phone call, which could take place as early as next month, is poised to occur ahead of the upcoming G20 summit in Brazil in November, reports Die Zeit, citing sources within the German government.
Although no formal request for the conversation has been submitted yet, government spokesperson Steffen Hebestreit mentioned that Scholz is open to the …
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Lithuania submits evidence of Belarusian regime's crimes to International Criminal Court
In a historic move, the Lithuanian government has officially submitted evidence of crimes committed by the Belarusian authorities against their own citizens to the Office of the Prosecutor at the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague. This information was reported by the Belarusian United Transitional Cabinet on Telegram.
“Given that these crimes were committed both on the territory of Belarus and member states of the Rome Statute, the ICC potentially has jurisdiction,” the cabinet's …
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Denmark and Ukraine ink historic $628 million defense investment agreement
Denmark and Ukraine have sealed a ground-breaking investment deal worth 4.2 billion Danish kroner ($628 million). This significant agreement will channel extensive funds into Ukraine's defense industry, aiming to bolster its capabilities during these critical times.
The Danish Ministry of Defense reported that these investments will be strategically deployed to support the front lines by financing joint projects with Ukrainian defense enterprises. This collaboration is seen as a pivotal move …
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German Foreign Minister backs long-range missile supplies to Ukraine despite Chancellor's opposition
In an interview on ARD’s „Bericht aus Berlin“ on Sunday, September 29, German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock has voiced her support for supplying long-range missiles to Ukraine. Despite a differing opinion from German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, Baerbock, a member of the Green Party, emphasized the strategic importance of these weapons, particularly in breaching minefields in eastern Ukraine.
"I have constantly stated that these (long-range missiles) play a vital role, especially in overcoming …
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Lithuania to supply thousands of AI-powered drones to Ukraine in strategic defense boost
Lithuania has announced it will supply Ukraine with thousands of GA-10-FPV-AI drones equipped with artificial intelligence.
The advanced GA-10-FPV-AI drones are designed to operate autonomously in the absence of GPS and can be customized to various video signal frequencies and camera types.
On September 25, the Lithuanian government revealed its plan to equip the armed forces of both Ukraine and Lithuania with these drones as part of a broad investment in low-cost weaponry that's reshaping …