Tag: Defense policy
Hungary is making Sweden wait for NATO’s northern expansion – the justifications are contradictory
Victor Orban The Hungarian prime minister is sending unclear signals with his foreign policy. (Photo: Bloomberg) Vienna When Hungary’s parliament ratified Finland’s entry into NATO on Monday, it was done…
Federal government reserves billions for Ukraine
Panzerhaubitze 2000 in Ukraine Spare parts and ammunition are needed for the weapon systems – or replacements if equipment is destroyed in battles. (Photo: Reuters) Berlin The federal government wants…
How the Ukrainian counter-offensive could work
Ukrainian soldiers training on Spanish Leopard 2 tanks Ukraine expects to deliver more tanks and additional ammunition in the coming weeks. (Photo: Bloomberg) Vienna The “Offensive Guard” recruitment posters are…
“A quick stationing is out of the question”
Russian ICBM The possibility of firing nuclear weapons from Belarusian territory already exists. (Photo: IMAGO/ITAR-TASS) Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced that he intends to station nuclear weapons in Belarus…
“Prepared for anything” – USA fears China attack on Taiwan
Taiwan’s military Military and experts around the world fear a Chinese attack on Taiwan. (Photo: Reuters) Tokyo, Washington In just a few hours, Chinese air and sea forces could bring…
European Sky Shield is slowly taking shape
Dusseldorf, Berlin At the weekend, Russian President Vladimir Putin provided the most recent proof of how important it is to develop European air defense systems. His announcement that tactical nuclear…
The European Sky Shield is slowly taking shape
Dusseldorf, Berlin At the weekend, Russian President Vladimir Putin provided the most recent proof of how important it is to develop European air defense systems. His announcement that tactical nuclear…
Selenski calls for sympathy for front-line fighters
Attacks on Avdiivka A Ukrainian police officer takes cover in front of a burning building in the town of Avdiivka. (Picture from 03/17/2023) (Photo: dpa) Kyiv Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky…
Selenski calls for sympathy for front-line fighters
Attacks on Avdiivka A Ukrainian police officer takes cover in front of a burning building in the town of Avdiivka. (Picture from 03/17/2023) (Photo: dpa) Kyiv Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky…
Russia deploys tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus
Moscow Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced the deployment of tactical nuclear weapons in the former Soviet republic of Belarus. The leaders in Moscow and Minsk had agreed on this,…
Russia deploys tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus
Moscow Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced the deployment of tactical nuclear weapons in the former Soviet republic of Belarus. The leaders in Moscow and Minsk had agreed on this,…
Russia deploys tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus
Vladimir Puti The Russian President announced that he wants to station nuclear weapons in Russia. (Photo: dpa) Moscow Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced the deployment of tactical nuclear weapons…
Selenski relies on the World Bank for reconstruction
Volodymyr Zelensky In his video address, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky also paid tribute to the fight of Ukraine’s defenders for the country. (Photo: IMAGO/ZUMA Wire) Kyiv The Ukrainian President Volodymyr…
The West needs a strategy
The author Wolfgang Ischinger is a former ambassador to Washington and was head of the Munich Security Conference. (Photo: Klawe Rzezcy) The widespread reaction in the West to the Chinese…
Zelenski demands modern fighter jets from the EU
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky Selenski urgently asked the EU countries to provide modern combat aircraft. (Photo: dpa) Kyiv The Ukrainian head of state Volodymyr Zelenskiy thanked the EU for its…
North Korea announces underwater nuclear drone test
Kim Jong Un North Korea has stepped up its missile tests in recent months. (Photo: dpa) Seoul North Korea says it has tested a new underwater nuclear drone. The drone…
War in Ukraine: Stoltenberg: Weapons deliveries still needed for a long time
Ukrainian President Zelensky honors soldiers at Bakhmut Zelensky thanked the soldiers for their service at the front, but also said he sensed the hope that prevailed there. (Photo: dpa) Kyiv…
Xi, Putin usher in ‘new era’ of bilateral ties – Western politicians disappointed
Beijing, Riga A quick glance in the direction of Moscow, a friendly wave on the red carpet, then China’s head of state Xi Jinping boards the plane bound for Beijing…
Western politicians are disappointed
Beijing, Riga A quick glance in the direction of Moscow, a friendly wave on the red carpet, then China’s head of state Xi Jinping boards the plane bound for Beijing…
NATO boss Stoltenberg warns China against arms deliveries
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin Xi’s visit to Moscow has met with a lot of criticism from the West – not least because it has not…