Russia tells US it will respond to any 'geopolitical games' in Ukraine • FRANCE 24

 

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NATO top diplomats discuss anti-Russian sanctions in case of ‘aggression against Ukraine’ - TASS

The foreign ministers of NATO member states met in Riga to discuss the possibility of imposing economic sanctions and political restrictions on Russia in case of a presumed "aggression against Ukraine," NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg told reporters.

Putin Accuses The West of Taking Russia’s ‘Red Lines’ Too Lightly - Tasnim News Agency

(Tasnim) - Russian President Vladimir Putin has said the West is taking Russia’s warnings not to cross its “red lines” too lightly and accused NATO of destroying all mechanisms for dialogue with Moscow.

Poland, Lithuania, Latvia Discuss Possible Call Of NATO Council Meeting Over Border Crisis - UrduPoint

Poland is discussing the option of convening the North Atlantic Council with Lithuania and Latvia over the situation with migrants at the border with Belarus, Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki told media on Sunday.

We need strong, green armed forces, says NATO chief

NATO forces need to be strong and green at the same time, the alliance's top official said on Tuesday.

Syria Calls on UNSC to Take Action against State-Sponsored Terrorism - Tasnim News Agency

(Tasnim) – The Syrian foreign ministry on Wednesday called on the United Nations Security Council to take deterrent measures against the states supporting and financing terrorism and to assume its responsibilities in implementation of resolutions related to combating terrorism.

NATO to agree master plan to deter growing Russian threat - The Jerusalem Post

NATO defense ministers are set to agree a new master plan on Thursday to defend against any potential Russian attack on multiple fronts, reasserting a bid to deter Moscow despite the alliance's new focus on China, diplomats and officials said.

NATO expels eight ‘intelligence officers’ from Russian mission | NATO News | Al Jazeera

NATO has expelled eight members of Russia’s mission to the alliance it said were “undeclared Russian intelligence officers”, a NATO official said, in a further deterioration of ties between western countries and Russia reminiscent of the Cold War.

AUKUS pact a rift in NATO alliance, says former UK ambassador - AA

The announcement of the AUKUS Pact between Australia, the UK and the US last week has created divisions in the NATO alliance for France, the UK’s former ambassador to the country said.

Russian diplomat slams NATO plan to house Afghan refugees in Central Asia as catastrophe - TASS

A possible NATO plan to allocate Afghan refugees to Central Asian countries can become a disaster for European countries, spokeswoman for the Russian Foreign Ministry Maria Zakharova wrote in her Telegram channel on Wednesday. The diplomat commented on the reports that European countries offered "money and resources" to Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan if they agree to let in Afghan refugees.

With Kabul about to surrender to Taliban, NATO & US talk of ‘finding political solution’ & of women’s rights in Afghanistan

 

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Taliban now controls 65% of Afghansitan’s territory, government army weakened — EU - TASS

The Taliban radical movement (outlawed in Russia) currently controls up to 65% of Afghanistan’s territory, with pro-government troops being seriously weakened by the withdrawal of US and NATO troops, an EU official told reporters at a briefing on Tuesday on the condition of anonymity.

UK Defence Secretary Slams 'Rotten' US-Taliban Deal, Says NATO Shunned Calls to Stay in Afghanistan - Sputnik International

UK Defence Secretary Ben Wallace has claimed that "nearly all of" NATO's member states "were not interested" in Britain's call to stay on in Afghanistan after the US withdrawal from the country.

Российские Су-24 прервали пресс-конференцию лидеров Испании и Литвы

 

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Johnson Announces End to UK Military Mission in Afghanistan - FARS

(FNA)- Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced the end of Britain’s military mission in Afghanistan following a hasty and secretive exit of the last remaining troops 20 years after the post 9/11 invasion that started the “war on terror”.

Afghan forces deploy to counter Taliban assault | THE DAILY STAR

Afghan authorities deployed hundreds of commandos and pro-government militiamen on Tuesday to counter the Taliban's blistering offensive in the north, a day after more than 1,000 government troops fled into neighbouring Tajikistan.

Taliban Says Seizing Kabul Not A Military Objective, But Warns ‘Policy’ Could Change If Foreign Troops Stay Past Exit Deadline - FARS

(FNA)- The Taliban hinted that Kabul could become a military target should any foreign troops remain in the Afghan capital past the US-led coalition’s withdrawal deadline, as the group continues to seize more territory.

Citizens rush to leave Afghanistan as Taliban retake territory | DW News

 

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Ukraine, U.S. to start Black Sea military drills despite Russian protest - TODAY

Ukraine and the United States will start a military exercise involving more than 30 countries in the Black Sea and southern Ukraine on Monday, despite Russian calls to cancel the drills.

Russia Demands US Scrap ‘Aggressive’ Black Sea Naval War-Games, Warning Drills Fuel Tensions, Increase Risk of Deadly Incidents - FARS

(FNA)- Moscow’s diplomatic mission in Washington reacted furiously to news that American sailors are set to take part in major war games in the Black Sea, practicing naval battles and troop landings, close to Russia’s coastline.