NATO

Finland set to join NATO, doubling US-led alliance’s land border with Russia

Apr 04, 2023 14:30

Finland is set to formally become a member of the NATO military alliance on Tuesday in a historic shift that will end the country's years of “military non-alignment" and double the US-led alliance's land border with Russia.
Russia says to boost military in NW regions as Finland joins NATO

Apr 04, 2023 06:24

Russia says it will expand its military capacity in its western and northwestern regions, near the border with Finland, as the Nordic country joins NATO.
US to announce $2.6 billion in new military aid to Ukraine

Apr 01, 2023 10:40

The US will announce a new $2.6 billion military aid package as soon as Monday for Ukraine, which could include tank munitions, air surveillance radars, anti-tank rockets and fuel trucks, reports say.
Belarus says ready to host Russia's strategic nuclear weapons

Apr 01, 2023 10:03

Belarus announces its readiness to host Russia's strategic nuclear weapons, saying such a move would show the two nations' readiness to defend their "sovereignty and independence."
Putin approves new foreign policy to confront West's 'hybrid war'

Mar 31, 2023 14:54

Russian President Vladimir Putin has approved a new foreign policy in a bid to confront the Western "hybrid war" against Russia.
Belarus warns of 'nuclear' war over continued Western military support to Kiev

Mar 31, 2023 12:14

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko on Friday warned the continued Western support for Ukraine is increasing the likelihood of a nuclear war breaking out in the former Soviet republic as well as igniting the third World War.
Turkish parliament clears last hurdle in Finland’s NATO membership

Mar 31, 2023 08:21

Turkey’s Parliament on Thursday approved a bill that allows Finland to join the NATO military alliance, clearing the last major hurdle for Helsinki to join the US-led alliance as the year-long war in Ukraine rages on.
Russia starts exercises with Yars intercontinental ballistic missiles

Mar 29, 2023 11:35

Russia has started exercises with the Yars intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) system in a bid to show off its nuclear strength, following the suspension of the country's participation in an arms control treaty with the United States.
Kiev's use of depleted uranium shells would harm population for decades: Russia

Mar 24, 2023 15:21

The Ukrainian forces use of depleted uranium shells would do harm to the local population and contaminate their land for decades, Russia has warned.
West support for Ukraine may dwindle over time: Czech president

Mar 23, 2023 08:24

The Czech Republic's president warns that the West's support for Ukraine, which is involved in a war with Russia, may wane over time, depending on a number of elements, including the results of the next US elections.