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Note that #AUKUS is fully represented in this exercise. France is trying to expand it's #AsiaPacific presence - as is the #EU.
Maritime Training Activity #SamaSama2023 is the seventh and largest iteration of the drills as participants from #Australia, #Canada, #France, #Japan, the #UnitedKingdom and #Malaysia join the #US and the #Philippines.
US and Philippines launch military drills with partners as #China tensions mount https://edition.cnn.com/2023/10/03/asia/us-philippines-naval-exercise-sama-sama-intl-hnk-ml/index.html
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Attached: 1 image "Multiple sources said they believed the UK had succeeded in its bid to sell British-designed nuclear submarines to Australia, a deal that will safeguard the long-term future of the shipyard at Barrow-in-Furness.Noc.Social
I never thought I'd hashtag Ukraine & the South China Sea in the same post 😬
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#Russia is the top supplier of weapons to #Vietnam and also plays a crucial role in the exploitation of Vietnam's gas reserves in the #SouthChinaSea, in waters that #China claims as its own.
The #EU, an important trading partner for Vietnam, has imposed wide-ranging sanctions on #Moscow over its war in #Ukraine.
Vietnam irks EU by delaying meeting ahead of possible #Putin visit
https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/world/vietnam-irks-eu-by-delaying-meeting-ahead-of-possible-putin-visit/ar-BB1m5uWd
#EU senior diplomats meeting on Wednesday agreed a compromise on using the estimated €4.4bn #WindfallProfits to aid #Ukraine, smoothing over a dispute about #Taxation and #ManagementCosts in #Belgium, the country where most of the frozen assets are held.
The EU deal opens the door to a broader discussion in the #G7 about using #Russia’s frozen billions of assets,
EU reaches deal on using profits from Russia’s frozen assets for Ukraine
https://www.theguardian.com/world/article/2024/may/08/eu-reaches-deal-on-using-profits-from-russias-frozen-assets-for-ukraine
EU reaches deal on using profits from Russia’s frozen assets for Ukraine
10% of the windfall profits will fund non-lethal aid to assuage EU member states that do not wish to fund armsJennifer Rankin (The Guardian)
Tusk said #EU countries should take joint action to increase spending on defence by at least 100 billion euros ($107 billion). A joint #AirDefence "must become a European project that will be a financial effort to build a dome over #Europe," he said. "We have many more initiatives and meetings than real actions to defend the European sky. #DonaldTusk #Ukraine
Europe must increase defence capabilities to be safe, says #Poland's Tusk
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/europe-must-increase-defence-capabilities-to-be-safe-says-polands-tusk/ar-BB1lYf6U
...and I was just watching the Fallout series last night ☢️
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Following #Britain’s withdrawal from the #EuropeanUnion, #France is the only member of the bloc to possess its own nuclear weapons.
#Russia’s invasion of #Ukraine and the possible return of the isolationist #DonaldTrump as US president has given new life to calls for greater #EuropeanDefence autonomy. #EU
#Macron ready to 'open debate' on nuclear European defence
https://www.france24.com/en/europe/20240427-macron-ready-to-open-debate-on-nuclear-european-defence
Macron ready to 'open debate' on nuclear European defence
French President Emmanuel Macron is ready to “open the debate” about the role of nuclear weapons in a common European defence, he said in an interview published SaturdayNEWS WIRES (FRANCE 24)
Just what the world needs another massive disaster.
"‘Hell on Earth’ as violence escalates in Sudan’s el-Fasher
UN says it has received only 12 percent of funds sought for war-wracked Sudan as ‘famine is closing in’."
#Sudan #Africa #Famine #UN #EU #NATO #US #Dafur #Chad
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/5/17/hell-on-earth-as-violence-escalates-in-sudans-el-fasher
Using a loophole in sanctions, #Turkey is disguising Russian oil as its own and exporting it to the #EU, bringing billions in profits to #Russia, Politico writes.
Between February 2023 and February 2024, Turkey increased its purchases from Russia by 105% compared to the previous 12 months. During the same period, Turkish fuel exports to the EU increased by 107%.
https://www.politico.eu/article/how-turkey-become-vladimir-putin-pit-stop-sell-camouflage-fuel-eu/
How Turkey became Putin’s ‘pit stop’ for selling camouflaged fuel to the EU
Moscow bagged €3 billion through a sanctions loophole that allows Turkey to relabel Russian oil and ship it to the EU.Victor Jack (POLITICO)
We've opened formal proceedings against Meta regarding the protection of minors on Facebook and Instagram.
The systems of both platforms, including their algorithms, may stimulate behavioural addictions in children, as well as create so-called 'rabbit-hole effects’.
More: https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_24_2664
"There's now 13 #EU sanctions packages on #Russia and this is the reality. Russia's invasion of #Ukraine has shone a light on how the EU works and it's bad. The EU doesn't need grand visions for the future. It needs people who make it transparent and accountable in the here and now."
- Robin Brooks, Senior Fellow at The Brookings Institution
https://threadreaderapp.com/thread/1790381588255002998.html
Thread by @robin_j_brooks on Thread Reader App
@robin_j_brooks: There's now 13 EU sanctions packages on Russia and this is the reality. Russia's invasion of Ukraine has shone a light on how the EU works and it's bad. The EU doesn't need grand visions...…threadreaderapp.com
"Fun" fact about #Hungary:
While most Western countries are concerned with extrajudicial security personnel from #China going after Chinese dissidents and other interference via secret police stations, Hungary just went and signed a deal with China: "lol, police from a totalitarian country officially patrolling our streets? sure thing"
And these "police" are tearing down #Tibet flags
And #EU flags
Hungarians WTF? Your government is a joke
https://dailynewshungary.com/chinese-volunteer-gendarmes-flags/
What's happening in Budapest? Chinese volunteer gendarmes won't let any flags be displayed except the Chinese – VIDEO
What do you think about this bizarre situation? #china #chinese #flag #tibetDaily News Hungary
COMMENT OF THE DAY!
"And if Mr Putin and the Russian officials are worried about their troops in Ukraine getting hit with weapons from other countries, then the easiest thing to do is just take your troops and leave"
- John Kirby, United States National Security Council Coordinator for Strategic Communications
#AureFreePress #News #press #headline #Ukraine #Russia #Putin #EU #NATO
NEW: "shocking and depressing"
"...even in this room I am speaking to people who were victims of this system"
#Poland's prosecutor general testifies to 🇵🇱#polish parliament about hacking of 100s with #Pegasus spyware.
Story: https://apnews.com/article/poland-spyware-pegasus-nso-group-israel-413bb3cb27daac011d52b524c6d16160
#polska #cybersecurity #spyware #malware #infosec #surveillance #EU #Europe
Poland's prosecutor general says previous government used spyware against hundreds of people
Poland’s prosecutor general has told the parliament that powerful Pegasus spyware was used against hundreds of people during the former government in Poland. Among them were elected officials.VANESSA GERA (AP News)
Ukrposhta has announced the release of a new stamp called "Russian Navy — to the bottom". It is already available for pre-order.
The stamp will be put into circulation on May 8, the Day of Remembrance and Victory over Nazism. The new stamp will be available at Ukrposhta offices, philatelic shops and online: https://postmark.ukrposhta.ua/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=6939
#Ukraine #Україна #NAFO #StandWithUkraine #EU #USA
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, April 29, 2024
#EU #Pentagon #Military #War #NATO #US #NAFO #News #Putin #Ukraine #Democrats #GOP #Republicans #MAGA #Russia #ISW
https://www.understandingwar.org/backgrounder/russian-offensive-campaign-assessment-april-29-2024
Institute for the Study of War
Russian forces secured additional marginal tactical gains northwest and southwest of Avdiivka as of April 29, but have not made significant advances in the Avdiivka direction over the last 24 hours. Geolocated footage published on April 28 and 29Institute for the Study of War
#Poland is technically capable of protecting the skies over #Ukraine's western regions with its air defenses, but this requires "political will," Air Force spokesperson Illia #Yevlash said on April 29.
"Theoretically and technically, it is possible since Poland has long-range air defense systems, namely #Patriots. However, this would require political will, and this is already a topic for our diplomatic services," Yevlash said on television.
Air Force: Poland capable of protecting skies over western Ukraine but political will needed
Poland is technically capable of protecting the skies over Ukraine's western regions with its air defenses, but this requires "political will," Air Force spokesperson Illia Yevlash said on April 29.Martin Fornusek (The Kyiv Independent)
#BanRussianAgricultureFromEU
#BanRussianGrainFromPoland
#NoUSRepublicans2024
#BetterOldThanSeditious
German ex-army officer admits spying for Russia, blames fear of nuclear war
Identified only as Thomas H., the 54-year-old went on trial in Dusseldorf on April 29 charged with conducting espionage on behalf of Moscow and leaking state secrets.Chris York (The Kyiv Independent)
The EU’s ‘right to repair’ rule is truly radical – British builders should copy it wholesale
The construction sector accounts for 62% of waste: that could be drastically cut if we chose refurbishment over demolition, says writer Phineas HarperPhineas Harper (The Guardian)
#Ukraine is the largest country in #Europe. It was also a growing #democracy, where extremism is marginal - contrary to trends elsewhere. It is also the only country fighting against the biggest enemy of all democracies.
And how do we support and defend it?
Endless red lines, cowardice, endless delays and excuses, only two (?!?!) patriot systems, extremely slow deliveries of military aid, unwillingness to send asymmetrical capabilities until it is too late.
https://youtu.be/JVs2y-YeiFM?t=1800
The Peril of Slowness: American Mistakes during Russia’s War of Aggression in Ukraine
As part of the W. Michael Reisman Distinguished Lecture on International Law and Diplomacy, we are delighted to be joined by Prof. Timothy Snyder, Richard C....YouTube
EU leaving Fediverse (Mastodon & PeerTube) because no one wants to operate the servers
“In recent years, a total of 40 institutions have opened an account with EU Voice, including the EU Data Protection Supervisor, the European Court of Justice and the EU Commission. The video platform, on the other hand, was used by six institutions … the EU institutions were thus the largest group of public institutions in the Fediverse worldwide.”
#eu #fediverse #mastodon #peertube
Mastodon und Peertube: EU macht Fediverse dicht, weil niemand die Server betreiben will
EU-Institutionen sind auf Mastodon und Peertube aktiv, dank eines Pilotprojekts des Europäischen Datenschutzbeauftragten.netzpolitik.org
#Denmark will increase its military aid to #Ukraine by 4.4 billion crowns (590 million euros), for a total of 64.8 billion in aid for the period of 2023-2028, its Ministry of Defense announced on Thursday.
"It is absolutely crucial that we show the Ukrainians that we stand behind them in the current serious situation", says Defense Minister Troels Lund #Poulsen.
Open letter: Mass surveillance and undermining encryption still on table in EU Council
#privacy #eu #europe #encryption
Open letter: Mass surveillance and undermining encryption still on table in EU Council - European Digital Rights (EDRi)
Today, 17 April, EDRi, in a coalition with 50 civil society organisations and 26 individual experts, call on Member State representatives not to agree to the proposed EU Council position on the Child Sexual Abuse (CSA) Regulation whilst so many criti…European Digital Rights (EDRi)
The #Netherlands will provide an additional €4.4 billion for military and humanitarian support to Ukraine for the period 2024-2026.
https://www.rijksoverheid.nl/actueel/nieuws/2024/04/15/voorjaarsnota-2024
Voorjaarsnota 2024: extra geld voor Oekraïne, decentrale overheden en Defensie
Het kabinet trekt extra geld uit voor Oekraïne, decentrale overheden en Defensie. Voor militaire- en humanitaire steun aan Oekraïne komt 4,4 miljard voor de periode 2024-2026 aanvullend beschikbaar.www.rijksoverheid.nl