weapons
US proactively preventing “illicit diversion” of security assistance to Ukraine, with inspectors in country
World
November 1, 2022
US proactively preventing “illicit diversion” of security assistance to Ukraine, with inspectors in country
The US has begun conducting on-site inspections of weapons stockpiles in Ukraine as part of a broad effort to assure…
Germany condemns Russia for suspending its grain deal participation
World
October 31, 2022
Germany condemns Russia for suspending its grain deal participation
Germany has condemned Russia’s decision to suspend its participation in the United Nations-brokered grain export deal with Ukraine, accusing Moscow…
Iran respects Ukraine’s “territorial integrity,” Iranian foreign minister tells top EU official
Middle East
October 21, 2022
Iran respects Ukraine’s “territorial integrity,” Iranian foreign minister tells top EU official
Despite its cooperation with Russia on defense capabilities, Iran respects Ukraine’s “territorial integrity,” the Iranian foreign minister claimed on Friday…
UK to urge allies to send warplanes to Ukraine
World
April 27, 2022
UK to urge allies to send warplanes to Ukraine
British Foreign Secretary Liz Truss will urge Western allies to supply Ukraine with warplanes and other heavy weapons, according to…
Zelensky chief of staff tells CNN “it looks like dialogue” following Istanbul diplomatic talks
World
March 31, 2022
Zelensky chief of staff tells CNN “it looks like dialogue” following Istanbul diplomatic talks
Andriy Yermak, chief of staff to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, has said he has a “small portion of optimism” following…
Russia test-fires new hypersonic Tsirkon missiles from frigate, submarine
World
December 31, 2021
Russia test-fires new hypersonic Tsirkon missiles from frigate, submarine
MOSCOW, Dec 31 (Reuters) – Russia test-fired around 10 new Tsirkon (Zircon) hypersonic cruise missiles from a frigate and two…
Egypt seizes more than 5,000 firearms in the possession of 4,200 suspects
Egypt
October 4, 2021
Egypt seizes more than 5,000 firearms in the possession of 4,200 suspects
The Egyptian Interior Ministry seized more than 5,000 firearms in the possession of 4,200 suspects in one month. The Ministry…
Blinken says Turkey, others, should refrain from new purchases of Russian weapons
Middle East
April 29, 2021
Blinken says Turkey, others, should refrain from new purchases of Russian weapons
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Turkey and all US allies on Wednesday should refrain from making further purchases…
Biden administration proceeding with $23 billion weapon sales to UAE
Middle East
April 14, 2021
Biden administration proceeding with $23 billion weapon sales to UAE
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – US President Joe Biden’s administration has told Congress it is proceeding with more than $23 billion in…
Canada scraps export permits for drone technology to Turkey, complains to Ankara
Middle East
April 13, 2021
Canada scraps export permits for drone technology to Turkey, complains to Ankara
OTTAWA (Reuters) -Canada on Monday scrapped export permits for drone technology to Turkey after concluding that the equipment had been…