Tag: military
War in Ukraine drives military spending to new record high
ammunition in the UK Stockholm Global military spending has reached a new high. Mainly because of the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine, they rose by 3.7 percent in 2022,…
While fighting rages on in eastern Ukraine, the country is cutting soldiers’ wages
Bachmut The focal points of the battles are Wuhledar, Avdiivka and Bakhmut. (Photo: dpa) Vienna The fighting in eastern Ukraine has continued at high intensity in recent weeks, despite difficult…
US reporter Gershkovich objects to detention in Russia – Ukrainian military reports heavy fighting around Bakhmut
Fighting in eastern Ukraine continues During heavy fighting in eastern Ukraine, Ukrainian artillerymen say they destroyed a Russian electronic warfare facility. In addition, two deployments of Russian soldiers and vehicles…
US reporter Gershkovich objects to detention in Russia – Ukrainian military reports heavy fighting around Bakhmut
G7 foreign ministers condemn Russia’s nuclear rhetoric The foreign ministers of the seven major western industrialized countries (G7) have sharply condemned Russia’s nuclear rhetoric. “Russia’s irresponsible nuclear rhetoric and its…
US reporter Gershkovich objects to detention in Russia – Ukrainian military reports heavy fighting around Bakhmut
Even after the talks with Scholz, Switzerland does not want to deliver any weapons Switzerland remains tough in the dispute over arms deliveries to Ukraine and Germany: on Tuesday, after…
US reporter Gershkovich objects to detention in Russia – Ukrainian military reports heavy fighting around Bakhmut
G7 foreign ministers condemn Russia’s nuclear rhetoric The foreign ministers of the seven major western industrialized countries (G7) have sharply condemned Russia’s nuclear rhetoric. “Russia’s irresponsible nuclear rhetoric and its…
Putin visits Russian troops in Ukraine
Putin arrival in the annexed part of Ukraine This video still, made available by Russia’s state news agency Sputnik and released by Russia’s Pool TV channel, shows Russia’s president arriving…
What does the renewed violence in Sudan mean?
Khartoum Smoke rises above the Sudanese capital. (Photo: INSTAGRAM @LOSTSHMI via REUTERS) Khartoum After weeks of tension between ruler General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and his deputy Mohammed Hamdan Daglo, heavy…
What does the renewed violence in Sudan mean?
Khartoum Smoke rises above the Sudanese capital. (Photo: INSTAGRAM @LOSTSHMI via REUTERS) Khartoum After weeks of tension between ruler General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and his deputy Mohammed Hamdan Daglo, heavy…
Continuing fighting and numerous deaths
Sudan’s capital Khartoum Khartoum The serious national crisis with bitter fighting between the army and paramilitaries in Sudan has caused the north-east African country to sink deeper and deeper into…
Power struggle in the Russian leadership probably more violent than expected
Vladimir Putin and Sergei Shoigu President Vladimir Putin personally tried to settle the dispute between Prigozhin and Shoigu (Photo: dpa) new York According to a US newspaper report, the power…
Person responsible for leaking documents is said to have worked on a US military basis
US Department of Defense According to the Washington Post report, the person responsible for the leaks worked at a US military base. (Photo: Reuters) Berlin The Washington Post reports that…
China plans temporary no-fly zone north of Taiwan
Chinese fighter jet A flight ban north of Taiwan could affect a large number of international flights. (Photo: AP) Taipei According to insiders, China now wants to set up a…
Selenski calls on Ukrainians to persevere
Volodymyr Zelensky The Ukrainian President is calling on the country’s population to persevere. (Photo: dpa) Kyiv In view of the difficult situation at the front, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has…
Siemens supports China’s defense industry
Siemens in Munich Siemens ennobled the Chinese company Transemic as a premium partner and thus as the most important ally in the world. (Photo: dpa) Berlin The Chinese IT company…
Philippines and USA begin largest joint military exercise to date
Military from the USA and from the Philippines The two states hold their annual military exercise. (Photo: AP) manila Amid rising tensions with China, the Philippines and the US have…
Kim Jong Un wants to “offensively” expand nuclear arsenal
Kim Jong Un The North Korean ruler plans to further expand the nuclear arsenal. (Photo: AP) Seoul North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has announced a further expansion of his…
Taiwan reports record number of Chinese planes and ships off the island
Interceptors from Taiwan’s Air Force Taiwan’s military reports numerous interceptions related to China’s military maneuvers. (Photo: Reuters) Tokyo, Beijing During its military maneuvers around Taiwan, China has practiced blockading the…
Washington concerned about release of secret documents
John Kirby The spokesman for the US Security Council reported that the Department of Defense was leading an interagency investigation into the document leak. (Photo: AP) Kyiv The US government…
China continues maneuvers and simulates blockade of Taiwan
Chinese warship holds target practice China is holding multi-day maneuvers near Taiwan, including practicing sealing off the island. (Photo: Reuters) Tokyo, Beijing During its military maneuvers around Taiwan, China has…