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Euronews
31-03-2025
- Climate
- Euronews
US, Lithuania work to drain swamp in search of missing US soldiers
ADVERTISEMENT US and Lithuanian forces continued to drain a swampy area in Lithuania in an ongoing effort to recover four American Army soldiers who went missing five days ago. The soldiers' armoured vehicle was discovered submerged in approximately five metres of water and so far teams have been unable to get inside or pull it out. US Army Europe and Africa said on Friday that cranes, a large-capacity pump and more than 30 tonnes of gravel have been brought in to help drain the water, dig out the mud and pull the M88 Hercules vehicle out of the swamp. They warned that this will be a long operation. On Saturday evening, an attempt was made to dive toward the sunken vehicle, but a dense layer of mud prevented rescuers from reaching the M88. Teams worked to pump and remove the sludge on Sunday as more equipment has been planned to help with the operation. The soldiers are part of the 1st Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division. A US Navy dive crew is being brought in, and the Polish Armed Forces have volunteered to send engineers, additional equipment and 150 personnel to also assist. The four soldiers, whose identities have not been released, went missing early on Tuesday when they were on a mission to recover another Army vehicle during unit training. The Hercules was found on Wednesday, and teams have been working since then to get the vehicle out. A mass was held at Vilnius Cathedral on Sunday in honour of the soldiers. he service was attended by American troops, NATO's Supreme Allied Commander Europe, General Christopher Cavoli, and US Ambassador to Lithuania Kara McDonald. Archbishop Gintaras Grušas led prayers, including a reading in English.
Bloomberg
18-03-2025
- Politics
- Bloomberg
Russia Not Backing Away From Objectives: Lt. Gen. Hodges
Lt. General Ben Hodges, former commanding general, US Army Europe, reacts to President Doanld Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin agreeing to limit Russian attacks on Ukrainian energy assets in 'an energy and infrastructure ceasefire.' Hodges also discusses the NATO alliance and where these talks leave Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy. (Source: Bloomberg)
Bloomberg
13-03-2025
- Business
- Bloomberg
President Trump Reaffirms Tariff Plan
"Balance of Power" focuses on the intersection of politics and global business. On today's show, Mark Zandi, Moody's Analytics Chief Economist shares his thoughts on how President Trump's anticipated tariffs could impact US data and effect inflation, interest rates, and weaken economic growth. Retired General Ben Hodges, Fmr. Commanding General at the US Army Europe, discusses whether or not Russian President Vladimir Putin will accept the Ukraine truce talks and states Putin will likely drag the talks to see what Russia can get out of it. (Source: Bloomberg)
Bloomberg
12-03-2025
- Politics
- Bloomberg
Putin Likely to Drag Out Ukraine Truce Talks
Retired General Ben Hodges, Fmr. Commanding General at the US Army Europe, discusses whether or not Russian President Vladimir Putin will accept the Ukraine truce talks and states Putin will likely drag the talks to see what Russia can get out of it. He also talks about the leverage President Trump has on Russia and Europe stepping forward to potentially aide peace talks. Retired General Ben Hodges speaks with Kailey Leinz and Joe Mathieu on Bloomberg's "Balance of Power." (Source: Bloomberg)
Bloomberg
28-02-2025
- Automotive
- Bloomberg
Balance of Power 02/27/25
"Balance of Power" focuses on the intersection of politics and global business. On today's show, Retired General Ben Hodges, Former Commanding General US Army Europe, states that it's really hard to say whether or not there looks like there are ingredients for peace between Ukraine and Russia. Rep. Haley Stevens (D) Michigan, shares her thoughts on President Trump saying that tariffs on auto imports are coming soon and discusses how this will affect her constituents. Andrew Hale, The Heritage Foundation Trade Policy Senior Policy Analyst, on Pres. Trump talking about a possible US-UK trade policy, and 25% tariffs on Canada & Mexico. (Source: Bloomberg)
