NATO Expresses “Deep Concern” Over Russia’s Hybrid Attack on Member States
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) said on the 2nd that NATO member states are “deeply concerned” that the Czech Republic, Estonia, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland and the United Kingdom are subject to a “hybrid attack” by Russia. Published. Picture taken in April 2018 (2024 Reuters/Yves Herman) BRUSSELS (Reuters) – The North Atlantic Treaty Organization […]
President Biden Criticizes Trump’s Immaturity and Jokes About His Age at White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner
US President Biden (pictured left) delivered a speech on the 27th at the annual dinner held by the White House Correspondents’ Association, where he criticized the immaturity of former President Trump, who is expected to face him again in the November presidential election , and criticized his own advanced age (2024 Reuters/Tom Brenner) [ワシントン ２７日 […]
Germany’s top military commander warns of potential Russian threat to NATO members within 5-8 years
Germany’s top military commander, Bundeswehr Chief Marshal Carsten Breuer, said that once Russia rebuilds its military, which was affected by the Ukraine war, it will be ready to attack NATO members within five to eight years. The photo shows the Russian flag. Photograph taken in April 2021 (2024 Reuters/David W Cerny) [ワルシャワ １８日 ロイター] – […]
Russian Special Forces Suspected in Attack on Navalny Aide in Lithuania
On March 14, Lithuanian intelligence officials said they believed Russian special forces were responsible for the attack on Leonid Volkov (pictured), a longtime aide to the late Russian opposition activist Alexei Navalny. The photo was taken during a Reuters interview in Vilnius on the 12th (2024 Reuters / Gerhard Mey) [ビリニュス １４日 ロイター] – Lithuanian […]
Nearly 200 UNRWA Staff Suspected of Involvement in Hamas Attack on Israel
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Around 190 staff members, including teachers, of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) are suspected of being involved in a surprise attack on Israel by the Islamist group Hamas on October 7, 2019. He may be a member of Islamic Jihad. Photograph taken in November 2023 (2024 Reuters / Amr […]
Ukraine and Baltic States Boycott OSCE Meeting Due to Russian Involvement
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Ukraine and Baltic States Boycott OSCE Meeting Over Russian Participation On November 28th, Ukraine along with the Baltic states of Latvia, Estonia, and Lithuania announced their decision to boycott the upcoming Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), which is scheduled to take place in North Macedonia later […]
China Urges Estonia to Reject Taiwan Branch Office Establishment
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Estonia Faces Pressure from China Over Taiwan Relations On the 8th, China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs made a formal request to Estonia, urging the country to refrain from allowing the establishment of a branch office in Taiwan. This comes as tensions continue to simmer between China and Taiwan, with Estonia caught in the middle of […]
Damage to Communication Cable in Baltic Sea Linked to Gas Pipeline and Cable Damage in Estonia-Finland Connection: Estonian Government
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Officials in Estonia have reported that damage to a communication cable in the Baltic Sea, which connects the country to Sweden, may be related to similar damage to gas pipelines and cables between Estonia and Finland. The Estonian Navy conducted an inspection of the damaged cable in October, connecting Finland and Estonia to an undersea […]
NATO Secretary General Promises Firm Response to Attack on Undersea Gas Pipeline and Communication Cables
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NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg Vows Firm Response to Attack on Gas Pipeline and Communication Cables HELSINKI/BRUSSELS – Finland and Estonia recently experienced damage to an undersea gas pipeline and communication cables, and it has been confirmed that the cause was a deliberate attack, according to NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg. In response, he promised a resolute […]
US Adds 42 Chinese Companies to Export Control List for Supplying Integrated Circuits to Russia’s Military
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The US Department of Commerce took action on the 6th by adding 42 Chinese companies to its export control list. These companies were found to be supplying US-made integrated circuits (ICs) to Russia, thereby supporting Russia’s military and defense industry. Additionally, seven companies from Finland, Germany, India, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and the […]
