Russia and China tell Nato to stop expansion, Moscow backs Beijing on Taiwan
Moscow – Russia and China called in a joint statement today (Feb. 4) for Nato to halt its expansion while Moscow said it fully supported Beijing’s stance on Taiwan and opposed Taiwanese independence in any form. The joint statement, including harsh criticism of the United States, was issued during Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit […]
Read MoreUS asks UN Security Council to meet on Russia, Ukraine
By Reuters and published by The Straits Times United Nations – The United States has asked that the United Nations Security Council meet publicly on Monday to discuss Russia’s “threatening behaviour” against Ukraine and its troop build-up on Ukraine’s borders and in Belarus, the US Ambassador to the United Nations said on Thursday (Jan. 27). […]
Read MoreNato designates China a ‘systemic’ challenge as Biden rebuilds bond with Western alliance
By Reuters Staff, published by The Straits Times Brussels – US President Joe Biden today (June 14) told fellow Nato leaders that the defence of Europe, Turkey and Canada was a “sacred obligation” for the United States, a marked shift from his predecessor Donald Trump’s threats to withdraw from the military alliance. Arriving in Brussels, […]
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