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  Comments Off on Former Prime Minister of Netherlands Mark Rutte appointed as NATO’s new secretary general 0

  Former Prime Minister of Netherlands Mark Rutte appointed as NATO’s new secretary general

  Europe, News June 27, 2024 , by IRIA

  Mark Rutte has been confirmed as the next Secretary General of NATO, replacing Jens Stoltenberg at the helm of the security alliance. NATO announced that the Dutch Prime Minister will assume his new role on October 1, 2024.
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  Comments Off on US Defense Chief Austin speaks with Russian Defense Minister Belousov for first time in 15 months 0

  US Defense Chief Austin speaks with Russian Defense Minister Belousov for first time in 15 months

  Europe, News, US June 27, 2024 , by IRIA

  U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin spoke with Russia’s newly appointed Defense Minister Andrei Belousov, marking the first such conversation between the defense leaders in 15 months. The call, initiated by Austin, underscores the pressing need for maintaining open lines of communication amid the escalating conflict in Ukraine.
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  Comments Off on ICC issues arrest warrants for Russian Army Chief Gerasimov and former Defense Minister Shoigu 0

  ICC issues arrest warrants for Russian Army Chief Gerasimov and former Defense Minister Shoigu

  Europe, News June 26, 2024 , by IRIA

  The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for Russia’s former Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu and the military chief, General Valery Gerasimov. The two men are accused of directing attacks on civilian targets in Ukraine, amounting to war crimes and crimes against humanity.
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  Comments Off on Polish President Andrzej Duda visits China to discuss Ukraine issue, expand bilateral trade 0

  Polish President Andrzej Duda visits China to discuss Ukraine issue, expand bilateral trade

  Asia-Pacific, Europe, News June 26, 2024 , by IRIA

  President of Poland Andrzej Duda traveled to China to meet President Xi Jinping. During his visit, Duda discussed the Ukraine war, peace efforts, and the possibility of expanding bilateral trade during his visit to Beijing.
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  Comments Off on EU foreign ministers explore legal loopholes to bypass Hungary’s veto on Ukraine aid 0

  EU foreign ministers explore legal loopholes to bypass Hungary’s veto on Ukraine aid

  Europe, News June 25, 2024 , by IRIA

  European Union foreign ministers met on June 24, 2024, and laid out plans to circumvent Hungary’s veto against sending a multi-billion-dollar military assistance package to Ukraine. According to the plan, the EU could use Russia’s frozen assets to provide weapons and other military support to Ukraine.
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  Comments Off on Germany finalizes contract with Netherlands’ Damen Naval to build additional F126 frigates 0

  Germany finalizes contract with Netherlands’ Damen Naval to build additional F126 frigates

  Europe, News June 25, 2024 , by IRIA

  The Dutch shipbuilder, Damen Naval, has secured a contract from the German Navy to build two more Niedersachsen-class F126 frigates, enhancing the fleet's capability and bolstering Germany's maritime defense strategy.
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  Comments Off on Romania to spend $2.7 billion on development of NATO’s largest air base 0

  Romania to spend $2.7 billion on development of NATO’s largest air base

  Europe, News June 24, 2024 , by IRIA

  The Romanian government has embarked on a multibillion-dollar expansion and modernization project at the Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base, situated less than 200 kilometers from the Ukrainian border. The air base, located near a Romanian village, is set to become NATO’s largest air base in Europe.
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  Comments Off on Ukraine’s military requests additional units of Latvian-made battlefield e-scooters 0

  Ukraine’s military requests additional units of Latvian-made battlefield e-scooters

  Europe, News June 24, 2024 , by IRIA

  The Ukrainian military has expressed an urgent need for more battlefield e-scooters after they proved to be effective tools for stealthy reconnaissance and supply missions. Latvian firm, Mosphera, initially donated a small number of these camouflaged, ruggedized electric scooters to Ukrainian forces in early 2023.
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  Comments Off on Romania to acquire 54 K9 Thunder howitzers from South Korea 0

  Romania to acquire 54 K9 Thunder howitzers from South Korea

  Asia-Pacific, Europe, News June 23, 2024 , by IRIA

  Romania’s Ministry of National Defense has announced the acquisition of 54 K9 Thunder self-propelled howitzers from South Korea. The official announcement was made on June 19 following a high-level meeting between Romanian and South Korean defense chiefs.
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  Comments Off on Russian President Putin warns South Korea against arming Ukraine 0

  Russian President Putin warns South Korea against arming Ukraine

  Asia-Pacific, News June 22, 2024 , by IRIA

  Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned South Korea against providing weapons to Ukraine. Putin said Seoul would be making "a big mistake" if it arms Ukraine in the war against Russia.

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