The US threatens to block arms deliveries to Ukraine in response to its attacks on Russian oil refineries, in an attempt to exert pressure on Kyiv, according to information from the Financial Times. #SUA #Ucraina #Rusia (translated)
The Portuguese parties are divided regarding the next European Union budget, with debates on increasing funds, criticism of the military budget, and concerns about sovereignty, as negotiations approach a decisive phase with a summit scheduled for next week. #OrçamentoUE #Soberania #NovasPrioridades (translated)
During his visit to Athens on Wednesday, Marco Rubio announced that the United States and Greece, both NATO members, have agreed on a joint security plan that includes the exchange of information between law enforcement agencies to combat terrorism. #Grecia #Armament #F16 (translated)
Greece has signed a deal worth up to 4 billion dollars for the modernization of F-16 fighter jets and the purchase of American weapons, including state-of-the-art missiles and bombs, as part of strengthening its military capabilities. #Grecia #Armament #F16 (translated)
"No, in France we do not have disproportionate weapons." For her part, government spokesperson Maud Bregeon replied that the agents are not armed in a "disproportionate" manner and assured that young people are in no "danger." #ProtesteFrancia #Bastiglia #Studenti (translated)
Anti-drug prosecutor Ana Villagómez warns about the increase in violence and weaponry in drug trafficking, emphasizing the need for reinforcements in the Security and Justice Forces against the growing mafias that are expanding from Morocco and South America. #Narcotráfico #Cádiz #Justicia (translated)
An investigation by the campaign End Arms Trade with Israel has pointed to the Spanish companies Erzia Technologies and Tubos Reunidos for sending components to Israeli arms companies during the genocide in Gaza, which could violate the arms embargo imposed by the Spanish Government. #ComercioDeArmas #EmbargoAIsrael #GenocidioGaza (translated)
The author warned of a new arms race, saying a major increase in funding for the arms industry was being proposed during a cost-of-living crisis. They called for the triple lock and Irish neutrality to be preserved, and accused Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael and politicians aligned with Lowry of seeking to bring Ireland closer to the US and NATO by scrapping the triple lock. https://t.co/jTF96esBFt #ArmsRace #CostOfLiving #IrishNeutrality #IE #US
President Donald Trump expressed his support for trilateral negotiations on arms control between the United States, Russia, and China during his meeting last month with Chinese leader Xi Jinping; however, the two did not discuss the possibility of visits to nuclear facilities during the meeting, an American official said. #nucleare #SUA #China (translated)
"It is a very dangerous time, and there are very few protective mechanisms in the nuclear relationship between the U.S. and China." Paul Dean, who previously served as acting assistant secretary of state and coordinated U.S. efforts on arms control, told CNN that the administration needs to approach any nuclear negotiations with China "with eyes wide open," but noted that reciprocal visits would represent "an extremely valuable measure for building trust," which could create the informational and diplomatic groundwork for new initiatives to reduce nuclear risk between the two countries. #nucleare #SUA #China (translated)
"It will arrive with heavy weaponry, such as Abrams tanks and other necessary equipment." Robertas Kaunas, the Lithuanian Minister of Defense, announced that new American troops are set to arrive in the country this month. #Lituania #Trump #BazăMilitară (translated)
Poland is considering giving up on the HIMARS missile systems to acquire weapons produced by South Korea, which could also influence Romania in the context of dependence on American military technology. #Polonia #SistemeDeArmament #Chunmoo (translated)
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned that Russia is preparing a "massive attack" on Ukraine and urged citizens to remain vigilant, emphasizing that the success of the defense depends on the support of international alliances in terms of armament. #Ucraina #Zelenski #apărare (translated)
On Tuesday, October 6, students from the Cavour scientific high school in Rome occupied the institution in protest against the Anti-Semitism bill and the precarious conditions of schools, demanding a focus on funding for education rather than on armaments. #Antisemitismo #Scuola #Roma (translated)
The author described Budget 2027 as serving landlords, big businesses and the armaments industry, while offering no help to ordinary people facing what they called a worsening cost-of-living crisis. They said more people were struggling to afford food and heat for their homes.
"Weapon factories in European countries that produce arms for Ukraine are potential military targets for Russia." Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova emphasized last Saturday that "weapon factories in European countries that produce arms for Ukraine are potential military targets for Russia." #Alemania #Rusia #Ucrania (translated)
Estonia is strengthening its eastern border by adding troops and long-range weapons as part of a defensive plan against the Russian threat, concerned about potential future aggression. #Estonia #Difesa #MinacciaRussa (translated)
Another matter concerns the new arms package – worth 14 billion dollars – that President Trump has currently suspended, as reported by AFP, due to objections from Beijing. #Taiwan #Cina #F16 (translated)
"France and the United Kingdom are nuclear powers (...) but no one has the kind of weapons that Russia has today. That is our competitive advantage." Vladimir Putin has threatened to use nuclear weapons to defend Kaliningrad. #Kaliningrado #Putin #OTAN (translated)
"The main objective of the exercises is to improve the capability of the general staffs, at all levels of command, to repel external aggression. Participants use new weapons and military technology during the exercises, and all activities are carried out based on the lessons learned during the 'special military operation'." Vladimir Putin, President of Russia: "The main objective of the exercises is to improve the capability of the general staffs, at all levels of command, to repel external aggression. Participants use new weapons and military technology during the exercises, and all activities are carried out based on the lessons learned during the 'special military operation'." #Rusia #Kiev #Razboi (translated)
