The potential use of Western long-range missiles to attack Russian territory would provoke a strong reaction. On Tuesday, Slovak Interior Minister Matus Sutaj Estok warned that it would be “very dangerous” if NATO countries were to be drawn into the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. RELATED: European Foreign Affairs Ministers Discuss Ukraine’s Future The potential […]

‘The updated foundations of nuclear deterrence policy have been published at an appropriate time,’ said Peskov. On Tuesday, Russian President Vladimir Putin approved a new nuclear doctrine allowing the use of nuclear weapons in response to conventional attacks that threaten the sovereignty of Russia and Belarus. RELATED: Russia Continues to Advance in Donbas After US […]

This base hosts the Aegis Ashore system, which can detect, track and destroy ballistic missiles at the initial stage of their flight. On Wednesday, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that Russia will take necessary measures to maintain parity in response to the deployment of a U.S. air defense base in Poland. RELATED: Fighting Climate Change […]

‘The West must clearly understand that Russia remains firm in its stance on the Black Sea,’ Patrushev stated. On Monday, Nikolai Patrushev, an aide to President Vladimir Putin and chair of the Maritime Collegium, said that Russia will not tolerate the permanent presence of non-Black Sea naval forces in the region. RELATED: 17 Rescued After […]

This region is ‘a front in the collective defense against evolving threats,’ Defense Minister Pistorius stated. On Monday, German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius inaugurated a new tactical headquarters for the Navy, which will serve NATO in the city of Rostock, on the shores of the Baltic Sea. RELATED: Ukraine’s Victory Plan to Drive NATO Closer […]

Borrell expressed regret that the 27 EU countries have taken too long to agree on providing Ukraine with certain capabilities. On Wednesday, a fifth U.S. Navy destroyer arrived at the Spanish naval base in Rota to become part of NATO’s missile defense shield.  RELATED: NATO Nuclear Drills Only Contribute to Further Escalation: Russia The USS […]

The ‘Steadfast Noon’ military exercises involve eight air bases and thirteen allied countries. On Monday, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) began nuclear exercises involving 60 aircraft and 2,000 military personnel. RELATED: Mark Rutte: ‘NATO Stands With Ukraine’ “In the context of the ongoing war within the framework of the Ukrainian conflict, such exercises do […]

Last week, President Putin called for updating his country’s nuclear deterrence policy at a Security Council meeting. On Sunday, Kremlin Spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said taht his country’s nuclear policy amendments were drafted in response to the heightened tensions along its borders. RELATED: Russia Reserves Right to Use Nuclear Weapons if Attacked: Putin During an interview […]

One of the centres will be located in Mikkeli, a town about 100 kilometres from the border with Russia. On Friday, Finnish Defense Minister Antti Häkkänen announced that his country will host two NATO command centers, one of which will be located in the city of Mikkeli, about 100 kilometers from the Russian border. RELATED: […]

The use of long-range missiles to strike targets on Russian territory will change the nature of the conflict, Putin warned. On Friday, Peter Stano, spokesperson for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy at the European Commission, indicated that the European Union will not change its stance on supporting Ukraine, despite warnings from Russian President Vladimir Putin […]