Russian fighter jet approched US reconnaissance aircraft at distance of 6 meters over the Black Sea
A Russian fighter flew six meters from an American reconnaissance aircraft in the skies above the Black Sea, as reported by NBC News citing a representative of the U.S. Naval Forces Europe, Pamela Kunze.
The incident occurred on May 9th. The Russian Su-27 approached the American P-8A Poseidon when it was performing routine operations in international airspace, NBC notes. According to Kunze, the commander of the American aircraft considered the actions of the Russian fighter safe and …
Six NATO warships arrived in Estonia
On Friday, six NATO warships entered the port of Tallinn, reported ERR.ee news website with reference to Estonian Defense Force.
The warships of the North Atlantic Alliance made a planned entry into the port of Tallinn to participate in various defense-related activities, to replenish the ships supplies stocks and to rest.
The ships are part of two permanent NATO naval units. The first mine clearing group consists of four ships -Estonian minesweeper EML Wambola, Norwegian HNoMS Hinnoey, …
Media: Russia allocates $180 million to supply ore to the Donbas
In 2017, the Russian government allocated 10 billion rubles ($180 million) to the Federal Agency for State Reserves (Rosrezerv) for the purchase of raw materials and other materials for the metallurgical industry. As RBC news agency reports, Rosrezerv acts as an intermediary in the supply of raw materials to metallurgical plants in the DPR (Donetsk People’s Republic) and LPR (Luhansk People’s Republic).
The order, which was signed by Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev, does not specify the …
Media: In May, Putin will meet with heads of defense companies to discuss development of Russia's military industry
Russian President Vladimir Putin will hold a number of special meetings in Sochi from May 16th to 20th on the development of the armed forces in Russia, reports the newspaper Kommersant, citing as its sources top managers of companies in the military industry.
“A different topic will be discussed each of the five days, and the talks will focus on armaments and military equipment, after which, while the president is still there, the manufacturers and the military will discuss the problems which …
Rasmussen urged NATO allies to provide Ukraine with lethal weapons
Former NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen said that now is the time for NATO allies, especially the United States, to provide Ukraine with defensive lethal weapons. "This will have an effect of deterrence against the armed forces supported by Russia," he said in an interview with Ukrinform.
"I also advocate that the US grant Ukraine a special status, the so-called major non-NATO ally (MNNA). This will not provide security guarantees for Ukraine, but it will allow potential access to …