NATO Military Buildup near Belarusian Borders Won’t Go Unnoticed by Russia: Envoy - Other Media news - Tasnim News Agency

(Tasnim) – The buildup of NATO forces near the borders of Belarus will not be left unnoticed by Russia, Russia’s new Ambassador to Belarus Boris Gryzlov said.

West has amassed nearly 30,000 troops near Belarus’ borders: Lukashenko

Western nations have stationed nearly 30,000 troops, equipment and weapons on Belarus’ western borders, President Alexander Lukashenko said Monday. 

NATO would never pull allied troops from member states that had joined it since 1997 - Stoltenberg - UrduPoint

NATO boss Jens Stoltenberg said the bloc would never pull allied troops from member states that had joined it since 1997, after Russia suggested it roll back the expansion.

U.S. and Russia Vow to Keep Talking as Differences Remain

 

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Rocket Reportedly Hits Near Military Base Hosting US Forces in Iraq - Sputnik International

A rocket has hit an Iraqi military base near the Baghdad International Airport that houses US forces, Reuters has reported, citing military sources. According to the report, no one was hurt in the incident. No group has claimed responsibility for the attack so far.

Foreign Troops Should Not Be In Syria, Turkey Ready To Leave If There Is Chance - Russia - UrduPoint

Foreign troops should not be present in Syria, Russia's special envoy, Russia's special presidential envoy for Syria, Alexander Lavrentyev, said on Wednesday, adding that Turkey promised to withdraw its forces if there is such opportunity.

Republicans Ask Biden to Deploy US Troops Near Ukraine, Arm Kiev to ‘Deter a Russian Invasion’ - FARS

(FNA)- A pair of Republican lawmakers called on the White House to send additional weaponry to Ukraine, ramp up intelligence sharing with Kiev, and deploy the US military to the Black Sea area to “deter” Russia and stop a potential “invasion” of the Eastern European country by Moscow.

Macron: France has 'no goal of staying in Mali for long time’

French President Emmanuel Macron said Friday at a summit that his country has “no goal of staying in Mali for a long time.”

UN-facilitated meeting of Libya’s Joint Military Commission discusses future plan

The UN said that the Joint Military Commission, also known as JMC, 5+5, convened in Geneva on Wednesday to discuss developing a comprehensive action plan for the withdrawal of mercenaries, foreign fighters, and foreign forces from Libya.

Putin holds meeting with Syria’s Assad at Kremlin - TASS

Russian President Vladimir Putin had a meeting with his Syrian counterpart Bashar al-Assad at the Kremlin where they discussed the political situation in Syria, international terrorism as well as issues of bilateral and humanitarian cooperation. The details about the meeting held on September 13 were published on the Russian leader’s website on Tuesday.

Biden says deteriorating situation in Afghanistan "did unfold more quickly" than U.S. anticipates - Global Times

U.S. President Joe Biden said Monday that the deteriorating situation in Afghanistan "did unfold more quickly" than the United States had anticipated, adding, however, that he stands by the decision to withdraw U.S. troops from the war-torn country.

Another 200 UK troops sent to Kabul evacuation - BBC News

The UK is to send a further 200 troops to Kabul after the Taliban seized control of the Afghan capital.

Joe Biden Increases US Deployment To Afghanistan, with ‘strong’ military response if interests attacked

US President Joe Biden on Saturday increased the number of American troops being sent to Afghanistan to help evacuate embassy personnel and Afghan civilians, and warned the Taliban, who were headed for Kabul, not to hinder the mission.

US Not Planning To Add More Troops In Afghanistan If Situation Deteriorates - Pentagon - UrduPoint

The United States is not planning to deploy more troops to Afghanistan if the security situation worsens in the country, Pentagon spokesperson John Kirby said on Thursday.

Iraq’s Resistance Groups Say Will Not Accept US Military Presence Under Any Role, Call for Full Withdrawal - FARS

(FNA)- Iraqi resistance groups said they are adamantly opposed to a continued US military presence in their country in any shape or form, after President Joe Biden declared that the American combat mission in Iraq will shift to an advisory role by the end of the year.

S.Africa To Send 1,495 Troops To Mozambique To Fight Militants: Parliament - UrduPoint

South Africa will send 1,495 troops to Mozambique to help the country battle militant militants wreaking havoc in the north of the gas-rich nation, parliament said Wednesday.

US to end combat mission in Iraq by end of year - China.org.cn

President Joe Biden said on Monday that U.S. forces in Iraq will end the combat mission by the end of the year while continuing to train and assist Iraqi forces.

PMU Leader: Thermal Cameras Record US Choppers Transferring Daesh Terrorists Across Iraq - FARS

(FNA)- A leader of the Iraqi anti-terror Popular Mobilization Units (PMU), better known as Hashd Al-Sha’ab, announced thermal cameras installed in the country’s Central province of Salahuddin have recorded US military helicopters transferring Daesh (ISIS or ISIL) terrorists to various locations across the country.

South Africa to increase troop deployment to 25,000 as unrest grows

 

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US Afghanistan withdrawal: Top commander steps down - BBC News

The top US and Nato general in Afghanistan has formally transferred control as the US-led military mission fast approaches its end after 20 years.