EU: United for Europe, Divided about Defence
The EU is divided into northern and southern countries regarding the proposal to issue a Eurobond for EU defence support.
Regional / Strategy News
EU Allocates €5 Billion to Support Ukraine Militarily
The EU Council increased the financial ceiling of the European Peace Facility (EPF) by €5 billion for Ukraine and established the Ukraine Assistance Fund (UAF).
New Term New Relations in Niger
Niger abolished the military agreement with the U.S., and presidents of the alliance of Sahel states congratulated Vladimir Putin for winning the elections.
Stoltenberg Supports Turkiye’s Efforts in Defence Industry
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg welcomes the Turkish defence industry to invest in new high and advanced capabilities.
NATO Published 2023 Annual Report
NATO's Secretary General's Annual Report is published. The report underlines that without NATO, there is no security in Europe.
Ambassador Flake: Türkiye is an important NATO Ally
U.S. Ambassador to Ankara Jeffry Flake states that Türkiye is an important NATO Ally and cooperation with Turkiye is essential for the NATO Alliance.
Turkish-Egyptian Relations Brings New Terms in the EEZ
Turkiye’s relations with Egypt improves. The new relations create room for new developments concerning the 28th Meridian and the EEZ at the Mediterranean Sea.
NATO Supports Türkiye’s Montreux Strategy at the Black Sea
The NATO Defence Ministers supported the Turkish approach to the mine clearance activities based on the Montreux Convention in the Black Sea.
AFP Announces $35 Billion Worth “Re-Horizon 3” Programme
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) announced the “Re-Horizon 3” modernisation program to address evolving security threats.
Nuland Mentions Green Light for F-35 in case S-400 solved
U.S. Acting Deputy Secretary of State Victoria Nuland stated that Turkiye could be an F-35 customer once the S-400 problem is solved.
Turkiye Approves Sweden’s Accession to NATO
President Erdoğan approved Sweden’s accession to NATO. The decision is declared in the official Gazette.
Turkiye to wait until Sweden’s NATO Process is Completed
The U.S. State Department underlined that Turkiye’s F-16 acquisition process would wait until Sweden’s NATO admission process is completed.
Turkish Parliament Ratifies Sweden’s membership to NATO
The Turkish Grand National Assembly (TBMM) voted for Sweden’s NATO accession protocol. The approval is expected to give a path to new F-16 negotiations.
Why does Russia Want Alaska back from the U.S.?
The last move in the struggle to dominate the trade route between the U.S. and Russia came from Russia. Putin wants to claim the sale of Alaska “invalid”.
