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Russia's war on Ukraine pushes overhaul of NATO defences
AFP, Published on 23/05/2023
» VIITNA (ESTONIA) - US troops stage an airborne assault. British marines conduct a nighttime beach landing. French paratroopers drop from the skies after flying across Europe.
Explore the Baltics with Siam Society
Life, Published on 04/05/2023
» Siam Society is holding a study trip to three Baltic countries -- Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania -- from June 27 to July 8.
The West needs an energy alliance
Oped, Published on 03/11/2022
» The old line that "history does not repeat itself, but often rhymes", is an apt description of the evolving relationship between the West and its rivals. During the Cold War, the Soviet Union was a global superpower, owing to its military prowess. Today, Russia's armed forces appear to be in a dismal state, but the country has become an energy superpower that can use its vast natural-gas reserves as a weapon. Similarly, today's standoff between the West and Russia over Ukraine echoes the Cold War confrontation between authoritarianism and democracy.
Europe divided over banning Russian tourists
Published on 18/08/2022
» Ukraine is pressuring the European Union to bar Russian tourists from entering the bloc but has met varying responses, with some EU countries agreeing while others resist.
Finland limits visas to Russians amid rush of Europe-bound tourists
Published on 16/08/2022
» HELSINKI: Finland will slash the number of visas issued to Russians to 10% of the current amount from Sept 1, foreign minister Pekka Haavisto said on Tuesday, amid a rush of Russian tourists bound for Europe.
NATO allies to boost high readiness forces to 300,000
AFP, Published on 27/06/2022
» BRUSSELS: NATO allies will boost high readiness forces to "well over 300,000" troops as they strengthen their defences in response to Russia's war on Ukraine, alliance chief Jens Stoltenberg said Monday.
War in Ukraine: Latest developments
AFP, Published on 23/05/2022
» KYIV, Ukraine: Here are the latest developments in the war in Ukraine:
A Vulnerable Nato Link Readies for Putin
Sunday Spotlight, Published on 27/03/2022
» At a border crossing with Poland, Ramunas Serpatauskas was waving down cars crammed with bags, blankets and often three generations of family members one recent evening.
Moscow marks Crimea annexation with patriotic rally
AFP, Published on 18/03/2022
» MOSCOW - A sea of Russian flags, pro-Kremlin pop stars, and state television unexpectedly cutting President Vladimir Putin mid-speech: Moscow on Friday marked eight years since its annexation of Crimea from Ukraine, as its troops advanced further into the country.
At the Polish border, tens of thousands of Ukrainian refugees
New York Times, Published on 26/02/2022
» MEDYKA, Poland: Cradling her three-year-old son, who was gravely ill with cancer, the 25-year-old Ukrainian mother staggered into Poland on Friday.