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‘European values’? Czech think tank funded by NATO govts calls for EU BLANKET BAN on Russian outlets like RT

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A pro-NATO Czech think tank has another piece of unsolicited advice for Western governments. Now they should refuse to give access or interviews to Russian media, who are ”not real journalists”, according to the ”wise censor”. … Read More >‘European values’? Czech think tank funded by NATO govts calls for EU BLANKET BAN on Russian outlets like RT

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US-Turkey relations at critical crossroads: what’s behind Erdogan’s threat to shutter Incirlik Air Base?

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When Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan threatened to close a vital airbase used by American forces, he wasn’t bluffing, and Washington should take his threats at face value, or risk losing a NATO ally, analysts say. … Read More >US-Turkey relations at critical crossroads: what’s behind Erdogan’s threat to shutter Incirlik Air Base?

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NATO all about values, but pay up! Pentagon boss reprimands US allies – or should that be vassals?

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US Defense Secretary Mark Esper argues that NATO members should pay up because there can’t be “free riders,” but then goes on to say US alliances are all about “mutual respect and common values.” It can’t be both, so which is it? … Read More >NATO all about values, but pay up! Pentagon boss reprimands US allies – or should that be vassals?

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Russia-NATO relations DEGRADING, causing global security to decline – Defense Minister

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Russia is ready to work with NATO despite the alliance’s buildup near its borders and unfounded claims of a Russian threat, but all of Moscow’s proposals are falling on deaf ears, Defense Minister, Sergey Shoigu, has warned. … Read More >Russia-NATO relations DEGRADING, causing global security to decline – Defense Minister

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How Might Denmark, Other NATO States Profit From Russian Northern Sea Route by Ignoring US Policies?

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Danish Ambassador to Russia Carsten Sondergaard has stated that the nation’s companies are interested in the Northern Sea Route (NSR), with the country itself recognising its importance not just for Russia, which is developing it, but also beyond. … Read More >How Might Denmark, Other NATO States Profit From Russian Northern Sea Route by Ignoring US Policies?

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Establishment would ‘never accept’ Russia in NATO, but why would Russia join anyway, even if invited?

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What if Russia became part of NATO upon Trump’s invite? Sounds unthinkable given the Western elites’ mentality, but that’s how a German paper sees warming up ties with Moscow – and sends “a signal of despair,” analysts told RT. … Read More >Establishment would ‘never accept’ Russia in NATO, but why would Russia join anyway, even if invited?

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‘Russia is no longer enemy of NATO, international terrorism is’: Macron calls on bloc to check its priorities

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French President Emmanuel Macron has called on NATO to set its priorities straight, arguing that international terrorism is the main enemy of the alliance, while Russia is somehow both a ‘threat’ and a ‘partner.’ … Read More >‘Russia is no longer enemy of NATO, international terrorism is’: Macron calls on bloc to check its priorities