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Baltic nations withdraw from Ottawa anti-personnel landmine treaty amid rising Russian threats
Two Baltic nations are taking steps to ready themselves against a potential Russian military invasion. These countries have submitted documents to the United Nations announcing their withdrawal from a treaty prohibiting the use of landmines. LRT reported that Lithuania has officially informed UN Secretary-General António Guterres of its decision to exit the Ottawa Convention, which bans the production, transfer, stockpiling, and use of anti-personnel mines. Lithuania's Foreign Minister, Kę …
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German Chancellor Merz rejects dialogue with Putin, citing ineffectiveness in resolving Ukraine conflict
Germany’s Chancellor, Friedrich Merz, has stated he’s not planning to reach out to Russian President Vladimir Putin anytime soon, marking a shift from previous leadership approaches. Merz believes direct talks with Putin hold little promise and aims not to repeat his predecessor's missteps. According to DW, past interactions with Putin have failed to ease tensions surrounding the Ukraine conflict.
In an interview with Süddeutsche Zeitung, Merz pointed to Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's …
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German fighter jets intercept Russian reconnaissance aircraft over Baltic Sea
On the morning of June 27, two German Air Force Eurofighter jets intercepted a Russian Il-20M reconnaissance aircraft (NATO reporting name: Coot-A) with registration RF-95979 over the Baltic Sea. According to a report by Bild, the Russian plane departed from Kaliningrad without transmitting a transponder signal, radio communication, or an electronic flight plan, flying westward toward Polish and German airspace.
The NATO radar systems detected the Il-20M at 09:02 AM (10:02 Moscow time).
At 09: …
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Suspected sabotage: German military trucks destined for Ukraine torched, raising tensions with Russia
In a possible act of sabotage benefiting Russia, German military trucks were reportedly set on fire over the weekend, according to pro-Russian Telegram channels. The trucks were allegedly about to be decommissioned and donated to the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
A video posted by the Telegram channel "Crazy about War", shows at least five torched vehicles. Some of these vehicles appear to belong to the German Armed Forces, recognizable by their military license plates and Bundeswehr crosses on …
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Norway allocates €550 million for Ukraine's drone procurement
Norway has announced that it had allocated NOK 6.5 billion—more than €550 million—for the purchase of drones and related technologies from both Ukrainian and European producers, as confirmed by the Norwegian government.
Drones play a crucial role in Ukraine’s defense efforts, serving in the protection of critical infrastructure and frontline operations. Norway’s contribution is set to significantly bolster Ukraine’s capabilities in drone surveillance and operations. "This funding will aid …