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NATO Summit 2023: Alliance welcomes Sweden’s accession, agrees to boost NATO defense spending and support for Ukraine
Europe, News, US July 12, 2023 , by IRIA
The two-day-long annual NATO summit kicked off in Vilnius, Lithuania. Leaders of 31 NATO member states gathered to overcome differences on Ukraine and Sweden’s membership in the alliance against the backdrop of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
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Turkey agrees to back Sweden’s NATO membership as alliance leaders gather in Vilnius
Europe, News July 12, 2023 , by IRIA
In a major development, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced his support for Sweden’s application to join the NATO military alliance. The announcement came at in Vilnius, Lithuania, where the alliance leaders have gathered for the annual NATO Summit.
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North Korea threatens to shoot down US spy planes intruding into its airspace
News, US July 11, 2023 , by IRIA
Pyongyang has accused the U.S. of intruding on North Korea’s air space over the past few weeks. It released a warning saying that it may shoot down any U.S. Air Force plane that illegally intrudes on North Korean air space.
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US President Biden begins three-nation Europe trip meeting UK Prime Minister
Europe, News, US July 11, 2023 , by IRIA
U.S. President Joe Biden kicked off his five-day Europe tour on Monday morning with meetings with UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and King Charles III. The highlight of the trip will be the 74th NATO summit in Vilnius, Lithuania. Biden will make a final stop in Finland.
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Zelenskyy brings home five Ukrainian commanders from Turkey, Russia blames Ankara for violating agreement
Europe, News July 10, 2023 , by IRIA
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy traveled to Istanbul, Turkey, to meet with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. The talks in Istanbul addressed Kyiv’s bid to join the NATO alliance. Zelensky returned home with five commanders of Ukraine’s former garrison in Mariupol.
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F-22 stealth fighter jets join US-Philippines military exercise Cope Thunder
Asia-Pacific, News, US July 10, 2023 , by IRIA
U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor fighter jets are taking part in the second leg of the joint military exercise Cope Thunder 23-2 that involves personnel from the United States and the Philippines. The USAF is conducting a joint aerial and military exercise with the Philippines Air Force (PAF) in July to bolster aerial interoperability.
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Dutch government collapses after failing to reach consensus on migration policy
Europe, News July 9, 2023 , by IRIA
Netherlands’ four-party coalition government resigned after just a year and a half in office. Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte sent his resignation to the King on July 8 as the coalition government collapsed because of differences related to migration and asylum policies.
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US announces $800 million military package for Ukraine, including cluster munitions
Europe, News, US July 9, 2023 , by IRIA
United States Defense Department has announced an additional security assistance package of up to $800 million for Ukraine including munitions for Patriot and High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS).
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Germany to acquire 60 Chinook helicopters in $8.7 billion deal
Europe, News, US July 8, 2023 , by IRIA
Germany is set to buy 60 Chinook helicopters from Boeing along with all the necessary infrastructure, fleet service boats, and airborne vehicles for troops. The deal which is worth up to $8.7 billion was announced by Germany’s Budget Committee on July 5, 2023.
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NATO chief hosts talks between Sweden and Turkey, stalemate continues
Europe, News July 7, 2023 , by IRIA
NATO Chief Jens Stoltenberg hosted a meeting between high-level officials from Sweden, Turkey, and Finland at NATO headquarters on July 6, 2023. The meeting was the last-minute push to attain ratification from Ankara over Sweden’s accession before NATO’s annual summit, however, it failed to convince Turkey to lift its block.