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.

UN Afghan envoy Deborah Lyons alarmed at Taliban gains - BBC News

Taliban fighters have seized dozens of districts in Afghanistan as they step up attacks during the final withdrawal by foreign troops, the UN has warned.

NATO aims for dialogue with Russia, welcomes Biden-Putin meeting, says Secretary-General - TASS

NATO will keep aiming for a dialogue with Russia and welcomes the upcoming meeting between US and Russian presidents, Joe Biden and Vladimir Putin, in Geneva on June 16, NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg told reporters prior to the opening of the alliance’s summit on Monday.

NATO to Change Strategic Concept Referring to Russia as Constructive Partner - Sputnik International

NATO will be updating its strategic concept after the Monday meeting and could change the reference to Russia as a "constructive partner," White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said.

NATO leaders to make decisions on long-term security at upcoming summit

NATO leaders are ready to make decisions to ensure long-term security, the head of the military alliance said Friday.   

Erdogan Warns Before Meeting Biden US Risks 'Losing A Friend' - FARS

Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Tuesday warned that the Washington risked "losing a precious friend" if it tries to corner his country, speaking two weeks before his first meeting with US counterpart Joe Biden.

Demands For Turkey to Scrap Russia's S-400 'Unacceptable,' Foreign Minister Says - Global Times

In 2017, Turkey signed a deal with Russia to buy several S-400s, prompting the US to suspend shipments of fifth-generation F-35 fighter jets to Ankara. Washington says the Russian air defence system are "incompatible" with its F-35s.

Russia to strengthen Western Military District amid NATO threat - Global Times

Russia will create about 20 new units and formations in its Western Military District by the end of this year to counter threat of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said Monday.

Belarus ready to respond to threats from NATO together with Russia - senior army official - TASS

Belarus is ready to respond to threats from NATO together with Russia, First Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Belarusian Armed Forces Igor Korol said in an interview with the STV channel.

US Plans 'Large Exercise' in Central Europe, Attacks Russia - FARS

(FNA)- Pentagon Spokesman John Kirby announced multiple war games to be held across Europe, demanding that Russia should open up about its defense drills on its borders.

Russia says Ukraine, NATO ‘continuing military preparations’ | Al Jazeera

Tensions between Russia and Ukraine simmered on Wednesday, as Moscow accused Kyiv and NATO of continuing military preparations amid heightened concern over possible hostilities in the conflict-stricken Donbas region.

NATO Urges Russia to Allow Access to Ukrainian Ports on Sea of ​​Azov - FARS

(FNA)- NATO is concerned about Russia's plans to restrict access to a number of areas of the Black Sea, calls for free access to Ukrainian ports on the Sea of ​​Azov, as well as freedom of navigation, NATO Spokesperson Oana Lungescu stated on Friday.

Ukraine stellt Ultimatum: NATO-Mitgliedschaft oder atomare Bewaffnung – Was sagt Bundesregierung?

 

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Kremlin Believes NATO Membership Would Only Exacerbate Ukraines Problems - UrduPoint

Ukraine's membership in NATO would only exacerbate the existing domestic problems, since residents of the self-proclaimed republics in Donbass see this as a "profoundly unacceptable" prospect, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Tuesday.