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Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Czech president calls for greater European autonomy within NATO
Czech President Petr Pavel has called for NATO to have stronger "operational autonomy" within its command structure in Europe, urging the alliance to prepare for missions without relying on active US involvement. Speaking at the GLOBSEC security forum in Prague on Thursday, the 63-year-old former general said European nations should consider "mirroring" command posts currently held by US military officers with European personnel. Such a move, he argued, would ensure Europe-specific operations remain viable regardless of Washington's decisions. Pavel, who served as chairman of the NATO Military Committee from 2015 to 2018, said Europe must respond to shifting US attitudes toward European security, particularly under President Donald Trump. "It is time that we draw the necessary conclusions from the fact that the United States' role in European security has changed. The new US administration has unsettled transatlantic relations and forced Europe to face strategic questions it cannot postpone," he said. "The aim is not to create an alternative to NATO, but to strengthen NATO's European pillar. To succeed, this European pillar cannot remain an abstract ambition. It needs to be institutionalized, embedded in NATO's standard planning, in budgeting and force development processes," he continued. Security conference under way in Prague Top politicians, defence officials, and experts are meeting in Prague this week for the 20th annual GLOBSEC security forum. Discussions are focused on global security challenges and strategies for overcoming ongoing crises. The Czech Republic, a NATO member since 1999, has taken a prominent role in supporting Ukraine in its defence against Russia's war of aggression. Prague's conservative government has backed an initiative to supply Kiev with artillery ammunition and continues to advocate for robust support for Ukraine across the alliance.
Times of Oman
15-02-2025
- Politics
- Times of Oman
GCC states strive to achieve regional, international peace
Munich: The GCC Secretary General, Jassim Al Budaiwi, reaffirmed the commitment of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) to mitigate the sufferings of those affected by wars and crisis. The Secretariat General of the GCC was speaking to Amy Pope, Director General of the International Organization for Migration (IOM), on the sidelines of his participation in the 61st Munich Security Conference (MSC ), held in Munich city, Germany. The two sides discussed the developments in the region and reviewed enhancement of coordination between the influential parties to ensure the relief/support reaches those affected with the wars and crisis. Meanwhile, the GCC Secretary General met yesterday with Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone, Chair of the NATO Military Committee. The two sides reviewed the latest regional and international developments, including the conditions in the region, notably the situation in Gaza. The GCC Secretary General stressed intensifying the international efforts for putting an end to the suffering of the Palestinian people by ensuring the humanitarian relief reaches its target. He also reaffirmed the stance of the GCC for regional stability and the international efforts for resolving the humanitarian crises. Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone, Chair of the NATO Military Committee, stressed the significance of the role the GCC States play in preserving the security and regional and international stability. He also hailed the appreciable presence of the GCC States in the regional and international arena. The GCC Secretary General also met with Dr. Tobias Lindner, Minister of State at the Federal Foreign Office of the Federal Republic of Germany. The two sides reviewed the Gulf–European relations in light of the first EU- GCC Summit coupled with going forward with the negotiations of the free trade agreement between the GCC and the European Union and reviewed cooperation horizons between the GCC and the European Union and ways of boosting joint coordination in the various fields for cementing regional and international security and stability.
Shafaq News
10-02-2025
- Politics
- Shafaq News
Ukraine's Zelensky sets conditions for negotiating with Putin
Shafaq News/ Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelensky, reiterated his readiness to engage in negotiations with Russian President Vladimir Putin. In an interview with a British TV, Zelensky said, 'If I have confirmation that the US and Europe will not abandon us, and will continue to support us with security guarantees, I am ready for any form of negotiations.' Zelensky also took the opportunity to warn that any halt to the conflict without clear resolutions would lead to 'Putin returning to his aggression,' calling such a scenario 'a defeat for everyone.' 'It is crucial for us, and even for Donald Trump, not only to end the war but to guarantee that Putin will not have the opportunity to return to war against us, the Ukrainian president added. He also defended the decision to postpone Ukraine's 2024 elections, justifying it by the ongoing martial law in the country due to the war. The majority of Ukrainians supported the decision, as holding elections would have required suspending martial law, potentially providing Russia with an opportunity to exploit the situation to its advantage, Zelensky continued. Yesterday, Ukrainian President and NATO Military Committee Chairman Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone visited a defense industry facility to review Ukraine's long-range weapons capabilities. During the visit, Zelensky expressed gratitude for NATO's support and emphasized the importance of strengthening Ukraine's air defense, particularly in line with agreements reached at the NATO Summit in Washington.
Yahoo
10-02-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
NATO: Continued military support for Ukraine will impact Russia's capabilities
Russia has lost over 700,000 soldiers, either killed or wounded, since the beginning of the large-scale Russian-Ukrainian war. NATO believes that ongoing military support for Ukraine will strengthen its position in future negotiations. Source: Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone, the new Chair of the NATO Military Committee, in an interview with ArmyInform, a Ukrainian military news outlet Details: Cavo Dragone said that Russia has lost over 700,000 soldiers either killed or wounded since February 2022. Additionally, thousands of tanks, armoured vehicles and aircraft have been destroyed, and the Russian fleet has been pushed out of much of the Black Sea. He went on to say that despite these losses, Russia was continuing its aggression with support from North Korea, Iran and China, but in the long run, it would be difficult for Russia to ignore such high casualties. The admiral believes that continued military support for Ukraine will further weaken Russia's military capacity and strengthen Ukraine's position in future negotiations. He said that the focus must be on supporting the end of the war to ensure Ukraine can enter any negotiations from a position of strength. Cavi Dragone also highlighted that Ukraine's strikes on Russian military targets are disrupting logistics, weakening Russia's ability to carry out further attacks, and forcing Moscow to divert more resources to defence. He added that although these strikes alone cannot end the war, they are causing significant damage to Russia, as their targets include fuel depots, air bases, and ammunition supplies. Background: Recently, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that the main focus would be on discussing security guarantees during his meeting with US President Donald Trump. On 5 February, Trump said that Russia could have lost "800,000, or possibly more" soldiers as a result of its aggression. Support UP or become our patron!
Yahoo
10-02-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Russia-North Korea military ties can be curbed by intercepting arms shipments, NATO says
NATO believes that Russia's cooperation with North Korea can be stopped, among other things, by intercepting arms supplies. Source: Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone, the new Chair of the NATO Military Committee, in an interview with ArmyInform, a Ukrainian military news outlet Details: Cavo Dragone stated that Pyongyang is supplying Moscow with ammunition, missiles and even personnel, which poses a significant threat, enabling Russia to replenish its stockpile amid heavy losses. Cavo Dragone stated that NATO had called on Russia and North Korea to cease their actions immediately, adding that ending North Korea's involvement would require stronger sanctions, increased diplomatic pressure on China and the interception of arms shipments through intelligence and naval cooperation. He stressed that strengthening deterrence measures against North Korea was necessary to prevent further military cooperation with Russia. Background: In late January, Colonel Ants Kiviselg, head of the Estonian Defence Forces Intelligence Centre, noted that there were signs indicating North Korea might send more troops to assist Russia before the summer. The Japanese public broadcaster NHK recently reported that North Korea is likely to begin producing drones in 2025, developed in collaboration with Russia. Support UP or become our patron!
