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The EU, France and the USA call on Russia to unlock Amnesty International’s office
The EU expects Russian authorities to urgently reconsider their decision to block a human rights organization’s access to its office. Employees of Amnesty International (AI) in Moscow have no access to their place of work, as reported on Thursday, November 3rd in the statement published on the website of the European External Action Service (EEAS).
EU diplomats are "in contact with Amnesty International, both with the European headquarters and with staff in Moscow who claim that …
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Montenegro could join NATO by spring 2017
In spite of strong resistance from Russia, Montenegro is on its way of establishing closer ties with NATO. “The country can become a NATO member by spring 2017,” stated the NATO Deputy Secretary General, Rose Gottemoeller.
Montenegro will become a NATO member after all 28 NATO member countries ratify the agreement in their parliaments, said Gottemoeller, adding that the process is moving along very smoothly.
Previously, the Prime Minister of Montenegro, Milo Đukanović, accused Russia of …
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U.S. Navy reconnaissance aircraft circles over Russia's Tartus base in Syria
A U.S. Navy P-8A Poseidon reconnaissance aircraft once again flew over Russia’s Tartus naval base in Syria, Interfax reported, referencing websites that track the movement of military aircraft.
A P-8A with tail number 168 761 reportedly took off from the Sigonella Naval Air Station in Sicily, and circled over the Syrian coast near Tartus
On Thursday, two P-8As were active near Russia’s naval flotilla, which is en route to the Syrian coast where it will presumably participate in military …
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U.S. to deploy 5,700 soldiers to Eastern Europe
The U.S. will deploy 5,700 soldiers to Eastern Europe as part of Operation Atlantic Resolve, according a U.S. army press release.
The U.S. forces are expected to arrive in Poland, the Baltic States, and Romania this winter.
The units set for redeployment include armored brigades and combat aviation brigades.
“Armored and aviation brigade rotations are scheduled into the foreseeable future, though specific units have not yet been identified. Their presence enhances the deterrence capabilities …
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Russian MoD and Pentagon discuss flight safety measures in Syria
The Russian Ministry of Defense and the United States Department of Defense have discussed measures to improve the safety of Russian and American-led coalition air forces. The website of the Russian Foreign Ministry says that the negotiations were held via video-conference.
“Additional safety measures for actions of the Russian Aerospace Forces and aviation of the US-led coalition in Syrian airspace were discussed,” the report says.
Also, it was reported that the parties discussed the …