Tag: Jens Stoltenberg
What is known about the possible counteroffensive
Ukrainian soldier with Igla anti-aircraft missile in Bakhmut Tensions remain in the embattled city in the Donetsk region as speculation mounts that a Ukrainian offensive will begin. (Photo: dpa) Brussels,…
Germany and the United States praise Xi’s phone call with Selenski – but skepticism remains
Volodymyr Zelensky and Xi Jinping The Chinese leader and the Ukrainian president have spoken to each other for the first time since the war began. (Photo: dpa) Kyiv The phone…
Kyiv pools resources for counteroffensive
NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg in Kyiv NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has spoken out in favor of continuing talks about handing over Western fighter jets to Ukraine. (Photo: dpa) Kyiv…
Finland is the 31st NATO member – Sweden still has to wait
Finnish Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken Stockholm NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg spoke of a “historic day” when…
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…
Ukraine is safest as a NATO member
Kersti Kaljulaid The Estonian top politician on Russia, Ukraine and Germany’s role in the war. (Photo: imago images/Metodi Popow) Ms. Kaljulaid, you were President of Estonia from 2016 to 2021.…
Election winner Kaja Kallas becomes prime minister
Stockholm The Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas has rarely been seen as relaxed as on Monday night. When it became clear shortly after midnight that her economically liberal Reform Party…
Prime Minister Kaja Kallas has a good chance of a second term
Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas Despite high inflation of 18 percent, Kallas’ political course continues to be well received by voters. (Photo: AP) Stockholm Kaja Kallas knows how to stage…
EU wants to eliminate dramatic shortage of ammunition in Europe
>>iOS For joint ammunition procurement, 25 of the 27 member states have already agreed to order seven different types of 155mm projectiles. The project, which is to be run through…
Close to Finland’s Membership – What about Sweden?
Stockholm, Istanbul Finland is ready to join NATO. With an overwhelming majority of 184 votes to seven, the parliament in Helsinki created the legal basis for membership in the North…
Why Finland could single-handedly become a member
Sanna Marin and Jens Stoltenberg The early vote now also enables Finland to join NATO independently. (Photo: IMAGO/Lehtikuva) Finland and Sweden actually wanted to join NATO “hand in hand”. In…
Stop Russia to deter China
Antony Blinken and Annalena Baerbock In Munich, the US Secretary of State and his German counterpart encouraged each other in their measures against the Russian aggressor. (Photo: dpa) Munich The…
Stop Russia to deter China
Antony Blinken and Annalena Baerbock In Munich, the US Secretary of State and his German counterpart encouraged each other in their measures against the Russian aggressor. (Photo: dpa) Munich The…
“We must not feel safe”
Patriot air defense system Several European countries want to set up a joint air defense system. France is not there yet. (Photo: imago/photothek) Munich For decades, Europe could count on…
The arduous striving for emancipation of the Europeans
Patriot air defense system Several European countries want to set up a joint air defense system. France is not there yet. (Photo: imago/photothek) Munich For decades, Europe could count on…
Ukraine must defend itself with a patchwork army
Ukrainian soldiers with Russian T-72 tanks The Ukrainian army shows a lot of flexibility within its hodgepodge of weapons, but it also has to deploy a lot of personnel. (Photo:…
Selenski calls for sanctions against Russian nuclear industry – NATO target of a hacker attack
Ukrainian soldiers in Bakhmut Hundreds of civilians are said to be still in the heavily contested city in eastern Ukraine. (Photo: dpa) Kyiv Against the background of the war, which…
Reversal of roles: White House justifies tank change of course
The US wants to provide Ukraine with 31 M1 Abrams main battle tanks. Good morning, dear readers, in the past few days and weeks it was the federal government that…