Earthquake of magnitude 5.3 - 52 km WNW of Pégeia, Cyprus
Kirby emphasizes that the deployment is "not meant to be permanent." "They are moved designed to respond to the current security environment. Moreover, these forces are not going to fight in Ukraine. They're going to ensure the robust defense of our NATO allies
2 year agoGreek migration minister denies Turkey's deadly-pushback allegation
Jens Stoltenberg: Substantive conversation with PM @KirilPetkov about Russia's military build-up in and around Ukraine & implications for European security. Bulgaria is a committed NATO Ally contributing to our collective defence
US will deploy more than 3,000 troops to Poland, Germany and Romania amid Ukraine crisis: WSJ
Turkish authorities find 12 migrants dead from the cold on the border with Greece - ministry
Earthquake of magnitude 4.9 - 43 km W of Pólis, Cyprus
Turkish President Erdoğan on Russia-Ukraine tension: If they wish, we can bring the two leaders together in our country and pave the way for the re-establishment of an environment of peace
Kosovo (not a @NATO member) has voluntarily offered @NATO allies Kosovan soldiers to station in Ukraine or eastern flank, and any other contribution necessary for any needs by US and allies in the current crisis
Romania is ready to host increased NATO troops if needed, President says
2 year agoDozens of Kosovo citizens protested in the capital, Pristina, on Wednesday, against the price increase of electricity, after the government decided a price increase for every household that spends more than 600kW per month.
Croatian prime minister said that President was speaking about the current international situation as an official of Russia
The Foreign Ministry of Ukraine invited the Croatian ambassador because of President Milanovic's statements about Ukraine
Bulgaria PM Petkov: NATO's increased presence in the Black Sea was not an emergency. BG will take a nationally responsible position. The Security Council will be the main decision-making body. The Security Council is convening this afternoon
2 year agoPictures from Istanbul Airport with news of the collapse of the roof of the cargo store at the airport due to the accumulation of snow on top of it. The picture is similar all over Istanbul. An unprecedented snow wave, and the city fell victim to the political dispute between the opposition mayor of Istanbul Imamoglu and President Erdogan, who prevented cooperation with the municipality
2 year agoThe NeptuneStrike22 "is the first time since the end of the Cold War that a US carrier strike group has gone under @NATO command, and this exercise will help demonstrate the unity capability and strength of the Transatlantic Alliance," said @PressSec
2 year agoAllied ships from @STRIKFORNATO and @USNavyEurope kicked off a series of patrolling activities across the Mediterranean featuring the deployment of @USSHARRYSTRUMAN. It's the 1st time since the Cold War that a full U.S. carrier group comes under NATO command
2 year ago#Greece: Explosion rocks makeshift mosque in central #Athens. Police investigation ongoing
Earthquake of magnitude 4.7 - 70 km S of Palekastro, Greece
2 year agoLeader of Bosnia Serbs accuses USA of meddling in internal affairs, believes @USAID will continue aid to entity
Pentagon says it is looking at a range of options if allies in Eastern Europe request military support. It adds that the U.S. military capabilities could come from Europe but also from the United States
Upcoming @NATO maritime exercise Neptune Strike 22 " not designed in respect to some of the scenarios" that might happen re Russia-Ukraine, per @PentagonPresSec
Pentagon on Neptun Strike: "USS Harry S Truman carrier strike group will be placed under NATO operational control and serve as the centerpiece for this long planned activity that fosters NATO allies ability to cooperate and integrate effectively
.@PentagonPresSec announces new @NATO exercise starting on Monday - Neptune Strike 22 by Strike Force NATO "The planning for this exercise actually goes back to 2020" he says, with US carrier operating in the Mediterranean
Minister of Internal Affairs of Serbia Vulin: Radoje Zvicer's criminal group planned the murder of President Vučić
2 year agoNATO rejects Russia's demands to withdraw forces from Bulgaria and Romania, saying the alliance "will not renounce its ability to protect and defend each other, including with the presence of troops in the eastern part of the Alliance."
Bulgarian President Rumen Radev considers "unacceptable and pointless" Moscow's demand regarding the non-deployment of troops of other NATO member states in the country
The Moldovan government regards the letter from Gazprom as an unfriendly gesture
2 year agoSmall but powerful: Zelenodolsk AM Gorky built, Russian Navy Project 21631 Black Sea Fleet 41st Brigade of Missile Boats' Buyan M class corvette Orehovo-Zyevo 626 transited Bosphorus towards Mediterranean armed with Novator 3M-14T (NATO: SS-N-30) land attack (Kalibr-NK) missiles
Bulgaria in response to Russia says it decides itself on its defence with NATO allies
