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NATO has and shall have not anything else to do that helping and supporting Ukraine against the Russian aggression. In the current environment, there is no other threat against Europe and the Euro-Atlantic space that Russia's one. Ukraine today is in a fragile situation and Russia is slowly and incrementally moving westwards. Western assistance to Ukraine is crucially needed and NATO shall take a decisive and proeminent role there. #nato #europe #eu #ukraine #russia

*** 📰 2024.04 🔙 1949. 🇺🇦, ⏱️🇪🇺, ⌚🌍. Extract [...] The plans will be discussed during a two-day meeting in #Brussels that will celebrate the 75th anniversary of the founding of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and prepare for a summit of alliance leaders in Washington in July. The meeting will provide insight into how far #Ukraine's #European #allies are willing to go to support Kyiv's war effort as a military aid package for Ukraine worth some $60 billion remains stalled in the U.S. Congress. Under the plans, NATO would take over some coordination work from a #US.-led #ad-#hoc #coalition known as the #Ramstein #group - a move designed in part to guard #against any cut in U.S. support if Donald #Trump returns to the White House, diplomats said. [...] ***

South Korea warns that the decision to provide lethal aid to Ukraine depends on Russia's actions in relation to military cooperation with North Korea. The South Korean government condemned a new treaty between North Korea and Russia that includes a mutual defense provision and military technology cooperation. The government stated that any cooperation that helps North Korea increase its military power violates UN Security Council resolutions. Seoul is reconsidering its previous refusal to provide lethal weapons to Ukraine in response to the treaty. #AsiaRisk #GeopoliticalConflictandDisputes #SouthKorea Follow us for daily updates on risk and operations in Asia! https://lnkd.in/gWThQ6Ep

''Mexico and Canada follow a different approach when it comes to Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine. While Canada committed itself to delivering financial, military, and humanitarian support, Mexico tried to remain largely neutral. Although this has prevented Mexico from sending bilateral support, the country has repeatedly voted against Russia in the United Nations General Assembly, which positions it closer to the West than many other countries. Hence, Mexico’s lack of material support should not ultimately be interpreted as siding with Russia'' Together with Ahmad Ali, I've examined the different stances of Canada and Mexico towards Ukraine in a policy brief for EPIS ThinkTank e.V. If you are interested, I encourage you to take a look.

In the complex fabric of global security, Türkiye's emerging role within NATO stands out as a sign of strategic balance. Located at the crossroads of East and West, Türkiye not only creates a bridge between cultures but also plays an important role in shaping the future direction of NATO. At the same time, Ukraine's pursuit of NATO membership signals a deep commitment to regional stability and underscores the alliance's expanding vision. As these narratives intertwine, they underscore the complex dynamics and evolving responsibilities within NATO. Türkiye's balancing act and Ukraine's potential integration together set new benchmarks for collective security in the 21st century. Written By: Simay Dikici https://lnkd.in/duMzt8A8

NATO leaders have pledged $43bn in military aid to Ukraine and declared Kyiv on an irreversible path to membership in the alliance. The aid includes the US, Netherlands, and Denmark providing F-16 fighter jets, and the US deploying longer-range missiles in Germany. While NATO committed to supporting Ukraine's path to membership, entry will only occur after the war ends. The alliance also labeled China a key supporter of Russia's war efforts in Ukraine. Anxiety over the potential withdrawal of US support for NATO under a Trump presidency remains a concern. Biden emphasized the importance of NATO while hosting the North Atlantic Council meeting. The aid pledges are seen as crucial for Ukraine's short-term stability and negotiations with Russia. #AsiaRisk #GeopoliticalConflictandDisputes #China Follow us for daily updates on risk and operations in Asia! https://lnkd.in/guwa2cTz

NATO members are considering transitioning coordination of military deliveries to Ukraine as well as a €100 billion fund to secure long-term support and be able to weather any major political shift    #european_business_review #EBR #european #business #review #news #europe #world

Will Germany’s “military aid” (euphemism for providing weapons to kill people) turn around the war for Ukraine? Most likely not. Will it immensely benefit German weapons manufacturers? Certainly yes! Looks like the actual enemy isn’t Russia, China or whoever opposes “democracy”, but negotiated settlement of conflict(s) and ultimately peace. […] Germany has announced a new military aid package for Ukraine worth an estimated €500 million. This was announced by German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius at the Ramstein meeting, FAZ reports. Pistorius clarified that it is about additional supplies of ammunition and vehicles. "The delivery will start in the near future - almost immediately," Pistorius said. In addition, Germany will cover the cost of 180,000 rounds of ammunition as part of the Czech initiative to purchase 155 mm artillery shells for Ukraine on the world market. This delivery will take place in stages and will begin in the summer, Pistorius said. In addition, Germany has "ordered national contracts" for 100,000 shells of this calibre. Deliveries should begin this year. […] #germany #ukrainewar #military #weapons #ammunition #europe #unitedstates #nato #diplomacy #peace

Russian efforts to convince the West to abandon Ukraine are not over. Recent months have proven to Russia that morale is Ukraine's and the West's center of gravity in this war. While Ukrainian morale has held firm, the weakening of Western morale and support for Ukraine quickly began to express itself on the battlefield and created conditions that convinced Russia that operationally significant gains were possible. The past seven months have offered a framework to Russia for how to demoralize the West and prompt it to abandon Ukraine to certain defeat. Putin and the Russian military command likely believe that they can outlast the level of aid that the West has committed to giving Ukraine in the near to medium term and that continuous Russian offensive operations will eventually convince the West that Ukrainian victory is hopeless. The West must not surrender to Russia's strategic effort to destroy Western commitment to Ukrainian survival and must remember that Ukrainian victory has always been possible as long as the West remains committed to that goal. https://lnkd.in/dQDmw3sY

My latest article about how Rafah military operation by the IDF is prompting some concerns from various sides.. #israelgaza #egypt