Military alliance scrambles to deter Russia and prepare for a potential Donald Trump presidency as it marks 75 years. NATO is holding a summit in Washington, DC, to mark its 75th anniversary. The celebrations come at a time of uncertainty over the United States presidential election in November and the Russia-Ukraine war. Members are under … Read more
MOSCOW (Reuters) – A move by Japan to provide Patriot air defence systems to Ukraine will have “grave consequences” for Russia-Japan ties, Russian foreign ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Wednesday. Relations between Moscow and Tokyo, already difficult, have deteriorated sharply since Russia sent tens of thousands of troops into Ukraine in Feb. 2022. Japan … Read more
Four Russian, two Chinese aircraft crossed into Korea Air Defense Identification Zone over Sea of Japan, South Korea says. South Korea’s military says it has deployed fighter jets in response to Chinese and Russian military planes flying into its air defence zone unannounced. Four Russian and two Chinese aircraft crossed into the Korea Air Defense … Read more
Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen on Finland’s NATO accession, Russian threats, and Israeli deal vs Gaza stance. As the easternmost European Union member, Finland, historically neutral, pivots towards NATO in response to Russia’s Ukraine invasion, new geopolitical challenges arise: increased Russian espionage, cyberattacks and potential election interference, the Finnish government says. Additionally, a surge of asylum … Read more