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Russia Warns World War III If Ukraine Joins US NATO
Issuing a stern warning to the US and other NATO military alliances, Russia said that the admission of Ukraine to NATO could result in a 'third world war'. On October 12, Security Council of the Russian Federation, Alexander Venediktov said, "If Ukraine is admitted into the US-led NATO military alliance, then the conflict in Ukraine would be guaranteed to escalate into World War Three."
Tags: Russia, Ukraine, World War III, NATO, US
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EU Issues Fresh Sanctions Against Russia, Bans Gold Originating From Russia
The European Union (EU) has issued a new set of sanctions against Russia amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. With this, Gold originated from Russia is now banned. Purchase, import and transfer of Gold which originated from Russia is banned. It also includes jewellery. "It is up to Russia to stop bombing Ukraine's fields and silos, and stop blocking Black Sea ports," said Josep Borrel, High Representative for Foreign Affairs.
Tags: Russia, Ukraine, EU Sanctions, Russian Gold Banned, NATO
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US Sanctions $100 MN To Train Ukrainian Troops On American Jets
The United States of America has extended its military support to Ukraine by sanctioning $100 million in funding to train Ukrainian troops in using US jets. This has come after repeated requests from Ukraine for new fighter jets like F-16. Ukraine is likely to eventually evolve out of Soviet equipments and make a shift to the western military equipments.
Tags: Russia, Ukraine, USA, NATO, F-16 Jets
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Sweden Announces To 'Formally' Join NATO
Sweden's Social Democrat minority government said on May 16 that it will apply for NATO membership, following the path of Finland. Sweden's parliament passed NATO membership with a large majority. "The best thing for Sweden and the Swedish population is to join NATO," Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson said during a discussion on security policy in parliament.
Tags: Swedish, NATO, Sweden, Finland, Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson
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Finland Expected To Announce Bid To Join NATO; Sweden Likely To Follow
As Russia's invasion of Ukraine reshapes European security and the Atlantic military alliance, Finland is set to declare its decision to join NATO on May 12. Sweden is expected to follow suit. Russia claims that NATO expansion poses a direct danger to its national security. President Sauli Niinisto stated that if Finland provokes Russia by joining NATO, Putin would be held responsible.
Tags: NATO, Finland, Sweden, Russia
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Russia Warns US & Allied Nations Of Consequences For Supplying Weapons To Ukraine
Amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, Russian embassy has submitted a letter to the US State department, on April 15. The letter is reportedly a warning to US and other allied nations of consequences upon supplying military equipments to Ukraine. Russia accused US of violating "rigorous principles" by transferring weapons to conflict zones in Ukraine. The letter also warned of dire consequences if "irresponsible militarisation of Ukraine" is… read-more
Tags: China, Russia, Ukraine, NATO, US
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Russia Withdraws Troops From Kyiv As 'Goodwill Gesture'; Issues 2 Conditions
Russia has withdrew two-third of the troops from around Kyiv, and back to Belarus as a "goodwill gesture" to promote peace talks with Ukraine. However, Western Military Analysts believe that Russia failed to succeed with its siege on Kyiv. Russia's two conditions to stop the war are as follows; Legal provisions should be made to prevent Ukraine from joining NATO and Ukraine should recognise the independence of Donetsk and Lugansk.
Tags: Russia, Ukraine, Donetsk, Kyiv, NATO
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US Forces Not To Engage In Ukraine-Russia Conflict: Joe Biden
The US President Joe Biden clarified not to engage in Russia-Ukraine invasion conflict. On March 1, Biden addressed the media and said, "we have mobilized American ground forces, air squadrons, ships deployments to protect NATO countries including Poland, Romania, Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia". Furthermore, the US Government also banned Russian aircrafts in its airbase. Notably, the US, European countries are extending support to Ukraine,… read-more
Tags: Russia, Ukraine-Russia, Joe BIden, US Force, NATO
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PM Modi Calls For Emergency Meeting Over Russia-Ukraine Crisis: Delhi
PM Narendra Modi on February 24, called for an emergency meeting to discuss Russia-Ukraine crisis. Chaired by Modi, the meeting will be attended by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and top BJP officials. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, NSA Ajit Doval and others will also attend the meeting. Meanwhile, NATO also tightened air, sea and land armies, near Russia and Ukraine territory.
Tags: Ukraine-Russia crisis, PM Narendra Modi, emergency, Indian government, NATO
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Russian President Putin Announces Military Operation In Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin on February 24 announced a military operation in Ukraine to protect Donbas. While delivering an emergency address he said the military action announced by him will seek to "demilitarize" Ukraine. This comes after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said, "You are being told that Ukraine can pose a threat to Russia." Earlier, on February 23, the White House warned Putin to face consequences if Moscow… read-more
Tags: Vladimir Putin, Russia, Ukraine, Military operation, NATO
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