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United News of India
2 days ago
- Politics
- United News of India
Russia to continue military campaign in Ukraine until resolution of core causes
Moscow, May 31 (UNI) Russia will not halt its military campaign in Ukraine until the underlying causes of the conflict are resolved and peace agreements are formally ratified, senior Russian officials have said. Andrey Kartapolov, chairman of the Russian State Duma's Defence Committee, ruled out any unconditional ceasefire, stating that Moscow would continue its assault unless things are not 'put into writing'. 'We will not agree to a ceasefire just for the sake of it,' he said on the country's federal TV agency Channel One, according to Russian-state-media-TASS. 'Only if everything is put in writing, passed into law, ratified by parliaments, and becomes part of a genuine, lasting agreement—only then can peace be considered. Until then, the special military operation will continue.' Stating that the Kremlin won't be deterred by any "false assurances", he referenced the West's 'empty promises' to Moscow in prior negotiations, and said Russia would not be 'deceived again by golden illusions". At the United Nations, Russia's ambassador Vassily Nebenzia echoed the same stance, stating that Moscow is willing to consider a ceasefire 'in principle", but only if Kyiv takes tangible steps toward a long-term settlement. 'A simple ceasefire is not enough,' he told the UN Security Council, reports Sputnik. 'We stood at this crossroads before with the Minsk agreements, which were consistently violated by Western-backed Ukraine.' Nebenzia added that Russia's military is capable of escalating operations if necessary. 'The Russian Armed Forces can continue and ramp up military operations for as long as it takes,' he said. Accusing Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of deliberately prolonging the conflict to avoid facing democratic accountability and corruption allegations, Nebenzia said, 'Ending the war means elections, scrutiny, and questions about where the money went.' He also accused some 'warmongers' in Europe of stalling any peace talks, misleading the US and forcing them to stay engaged. 'European warmongers are determined to keep America in this,' he said. UNI ANV RN
Reuters
3 days ago
- Business
- Reuters
Britain to spend an extra $2 billion on armed forces' housing
LONDON, May 31 (Reuters) - Britain said on Saturday it would spend an extra 1.5 billion pounds ($2 billion) to tackle the poor state of housing for the country's armed forces, helping to support recruitment, retention and morale. The spending will be included in the Strategic Defence Review (SDR), a 10-year plan to transform Britain's defences, the government said on Saturday. The SDR is expected to be published on Monday. The money will fund urgent repairs and maintenance, from fixing boilers to tackling damp and mould in service family accommodation, alongside developing new housing, the government said. A report by parliament's Defence Committee last December concluded that the accommodation was "shocking" and could result in service personnel quitting the forces. "For too long, many military families have lived in sub-standard homes, but this government is taking decisive action to fix the dire state of military accommodation and ensure that our heroes and their loved ones live in the homes they deserve," Defence Secretary John Healey said in a statement. The extra funds mean more than 7 billion pounds will be spent on service family accommodation and new-build single accommodation during the period to 2029, the government said. ($1 = 0.7422 pounds)
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
HII Hosts United Kingdom House of Commons Defence Committee Members at Newport News Shipbuilding
NEWPORT NEWS, Va., May 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII (NYSE: HII) hosted members of the United Kingdom House of Commons Defence Committee at its Newport News Shipbuilding division last week. The visit was held in support of the trilateral Australia, United Kingdom and United States (AUKUS) partnership. HII continues its commitment to supporting AUKUS, which set in motion tasking across all three countries to determine the optimal pathway to provide Australia with conventionally armed, nuclear-powered submarines and a broader partnership on advanced capabilities. 'The Committee were delighted to visit the HII yard and see the skill and endeavour on display,' said Tan Dhesi, chairman of House of Commons Defence Committee. 'The AUKUS agreement is a vital tool for the strategic advantage of all three countries and the Committee is pleased to support it with our recently launched inquiry, ensuring it achieves its maximum potential.' Defence Committee members met with company leadership and saw facilities that support construction of Virginia-class nuclear-powered attack submarines. Additionally, they participated in a tour of the Newport News Shipbuilding Apprentice School that focused on HII's workforce development expertise. Photos accompanying this release are available at: 'We greatly appreciate the Defence Committee's engagement and the opportunity to showcase how HII's decades of expertise directly support AUKUS objectives,' said Michael Lempke, president of the HII Mission Technologies division Global Security group and the leader of HII's Australia and U.K. operations. 'From building nuclear-powered submarines to fortifying industrial capacity across the U.S., U.K. and Australia, our efforts are closely aligned with the trilateral vision. These discussions are vital to strengthening the collaboration and driving the innovation that underpins AUKUS.' Industrial integration of submarine and shipbuilding capabilities between the U.S., U.K. and Australia is a critical component of the AUKUS partnership, enabling aligned defense production, workforce development, and supply chain collaboration to support shared security objectives. NNS is one of only two shipyards capable of designing and building nuclear-powered submarines for the U.S. Navy. HII is the founding member of the AUKUS Workforce Alliance (AWA), a dedicated partnership committed to preparing a skilled workforce in support of all steps of Australia's optimal pathway to sovereign nuclear-powered submarines. The company was awarded a contract for the Australian Submarine Supplier Qualification (AUSSQ) pilot program to accelerate the identification and qualification of Australian suppliers and products into the United States submarine industrial base. About Defence Committee's inquiry: About HII HII is a global, all-domain defense provider. HII's mission is to deliver the world's most powerful ships and all-domain solutions in service of the nation, creating the advantage for our customers to protect peace and freedom around the world. As the nation's largest military shipbuilder, and with a more than 135-year history of advancing U.S. national security, HII delivers critical capabilities extending from ships to unmanned systems, cyber, ISR, AI/ML and synthetic training. Headquartered in Virginia, HII's workforce is 44,000 strong. For more information, visit: HII on the web: HII on Facebook: HII on X: HII on Instagram: Contact: Todd 688-3220 A photo accompanying this announcement is available at while retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error while retrieving data
Yahoo
6 days ago
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- Yahoo
HII Hosts United Kingdom House of Commons Defence Committee Members at Newport News Shipbuilding
NEWPORT NEWS, Va., May 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII (NYSE: HII) hosted members of the United Kingdom House of Commons Defence Committee at its Newport News Shipbuilding division last week. The visit was held in support of the trilateral Australia, United Kingdom and United States (AUKUS) partnership. HII continues its commitment to supporting AUKUS, which set in motion tasking across all three countries to determine the optimal pathway to provide Australia with conventionally armed, nuclear-powered submarines and a broader partnership on advanced capabilities. 'The Committee were delighted to visit the HII yard and see the skill and endeavour on display,' said Tan Dhesi, chairman of House of Commons Defence Committee. 'The AUKUS agreement is a vital tool for the strategic advantage of all three countries and the Committee is pleased to support it with our recently launched inquiry, ensuring it achieves its maximum potential.' Defence Committee members met with company leadership and saw facilities that support construction of Virginia-class nuclear-powered attack submarines. Additionally, they participated in a tour of the Newport News Shipbuilding Apprentice School that focused on HII's workforce development expertise. Photos accompanying this release are available at: 'We greatly appreciate the Defence Committee's engagement and the opportunity to showcase how HII's decades of expertise directly support AUKUS objectives,' said Michael Lempke, president of the HII Mission Technologies division Global Security group and the leader of HII's Australia and U.K. operations. 'From building nuclear-powered submarines to fortifying industrial capacity across the U.S., U.K. and Australia, our efforts are closely aligned with the trilateral vision. These discussions are vital to strengthening the collaboration and driving the innovation that underpins AUKUS.' Industrial integration of submarine and shipbuilding capabilities between the U.S., U.K. and Australia is a critical component of the AUKUS partnership, enabling aligned defense production, workforce development, and supply chain collaboration to support shared security objectives. NNS is one of only two shipyards capable of designing and building nuclear-powered submarines for the U.S. Navy. HII is the founding member of the AUKUS Workforce Alliance (AWA), a dedicated partnership committed to preparing a skilled workforce in support of all steps of Australia's optimal pathway to sovereign nuclear-powered submarines. The company was awarded a contract for the Australian Submarine Supplier Qualification (AUSSQ) pilot program to accelerate the identification and qualification of Australian suppliers and products into the United States submarine industrial base. About Defence Committee's inquiry: About HII HII is a global, all-domain defense provider. HII's mission is to deliver the world's most powerful ships and all-domain solutions in service of the nation, creating the advantage for our customers to protect peace and freedom around the world. As the nation's largest military shipbuilder, and with a more than 135-year history of advancing U.S. national security, HII delivers critical capabilities extending from ships to unmanned systems, cyber, ISR, AI/ML and synthetic training. Headquartered in Virginia, HII's workforce is 44,000 strong. For more information, visit: HII on the web: HII on Facebook: HII on X: HII on Instagram: Contact: Todd 688-3220 A photo accompanying this announcement is available at in to access your portfolio
India Today
22-05-2025
- Politics
- India Today
UAE, Japan extend support to India's global outreach against Pak-backed terrorism
As part of Operation Sindoor, India's global outreach initiative to combat terrorism, delegations led by JD(U) MP Sanjay Jha and Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Shinde traveled to Japan and the UAE, respectively, to expose Pakistan's decades-long policy of supporting terror Thursday, the first of seven multi-party delegations, led by Shrikant Shinde, held productive talks with UAE officials, including Ali Rashid Al Nuaimi, Chairman of the Defence Committee, and Sheikh Nahayan, Minister of discussions focused on India's firm stance against terrorism following the April 22 Pahalgam attack. Shinde emphasised the UAE's unwavering support, stating, 'Our meeting with UAE counterparts was highly fruitful. The UAE stands shoulder to shoulder with India against terrorism.' He highlighted shared values of diversity and peace, noting that the UAE's commitment sends a strong message globally. 'Terrorism is an attack not just on India but on humanity,' Shinde added, echoing UAE officials' condemnation of terrorism in all forms, rejecting its use under the guise of UAE, known for its diversity and prosperity, was the first nation to condemn the recent attack, reinforcing its role as a key ally. Shinde also acknowledged the security and progress enjoyed by the Indian diaspora in the UAE, underscoring the nation's commitment to talks emphasised collaborative efforts to foster progress for both nations and their neighbors, with the UAE's stance serving as a regional a delegation led by Sanjay Jha met Japan's Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya. Japan expressed strong support for India's fight against terrorism and commended New Delhi's FM also called for punishing the perpetrators of terror activities and reaffirmed commitment to combat terrorism in all delegation will also visit South Korea, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Singapore to further India's outreach under Operation Sindoor amid ongoing tensions with delegation will next travel to Congo, Liberia, and Sierra Leone to convey India's zero-tolerance policy and brief leaders on Operation visits are part of a broader effort involving seven all-party delegations engaging key partner nations, including UN Security Council members, to promote India's zero-tolerance policy. Operation Sindoor aims to build a global coalition against terrorism, emphasizing unity and resilience in addressing this shared InMust Watch IN THIS STORY#Operation Sindoor
