France’s Macron pushes for ‘true European army’
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France’s Macron pushes for ‘true European army’
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President Macron is visiting a series of monuments this week to mark the centenary of the World War One Armistice – Getty Images French President Emmanuel Macron has warned that Europeans cannot be protected without a “true, European army”, as … Read More
Russian minister warns Europe over US exit from nuclear pact
MOSCOW (AP) — Russia’s defense minister has urged Europe to consider what impact Washington’s intended withdrawal from a key nuclear arms pact would have on its security. Sergei Shoigu told his visiting Greek counterpart Monday that the European Union and … Read More
Putin: Russia’s new weapons will be unrivaled everywhere
Russian President Vladimir Putin, foreground right, toasts with top military officers and law enforcement officials in the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018. Putin said that Russia has adhered to its obligations in the arms control sphere, but … Read More
Russia: NATO should be ‘wise enough’ to avoid war
Russia’s top diplomat said in an interview published Thursday that he hopes NATO can avoid a large, global war, but said he’s worried that NATO has left Russia out of these sorts of discussions. “I believe everyone will be wise … Read More
Ukraine, Russia ramp up confrontation
The US has increased its military support for Ukraine, which sends a message to Moscow. CNN’s Matthew Chance reports. In Europe, a shadow conflict is capturing headlines: The Salisbury poisonings and the unmasking of alleged Russian agents in the Netherlands … Read More
U.S. Warns It Could ‘Take Out’ New Russian Missiles
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg addresses a press conference ahead of a NATO defence ministerial meeting at NATO headquarters in Brussels on October 2, 2018. EMMANUEL DUNAND—AFP/Getty Images The U.S. warned that it could resort to strikes against a new … Read More
Putin vows to beef up army to better defend Russia, allies
Russia’s President Vladimir Putin says his country’s military practices are defensive and offensive in nature, and has pledged to strengthen Russia’s armed forces and provide them with the “latest weapons and technologies” to help them better protect the country and … Read More
U.S. and Russia Risk clash as tension mounts, top diplomat says
The United States and Russia are becoming more and more confrontational, risking a military clash, says Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, blaming harsh words and NATO enlargement for the uptick in tension. Speaking in an interview with Russia’s state broadcaster Perviy … Read More
‘Time for This War in Afghanistan to End,’ Says Departing U.S. Commander
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Gen. John Nicholson, center, during the change of command ceremony in Kabul, Afghanistan, on Sunday.Credit Credit Massoud Hossaini/Associated Press KABUL, Afghanistan — When American Airlines Flight 77 struck the Pentagon on the morning of Sept. 11, 2001, Lt. Col. John W. Nicholson … Read More