Russian troops on Ukraine border ‘ready to defend country’ in event of war says Defense Minister Shoigu, warning of NATO buildup

Two detachments of the Russian Army, along with three airborne units, are ready to act in the event tensions with the West escalate into full-blown fighting, Moscow announced on Tuesday following a surprise inspection of troops. … Read More >Russian troops on Ukraine border ‘ready to defend country’ in event of war says Defense Minister Shoigu, warning of NATO buildup

Biden invites Putin to crunch summit amid deteriorating ties between Russia & US, as American warships chart course for Black Sea

Russian President Vladimir Putin and his US counterpart, Joe Biden, have discussed tensions in Ukraine, security issues, and the need for nuclear arms control, with the White House proposing a formal meeting in “a third country.” … Read More >Biden invites Putin to crunch summit amid deteriorating ties between Russia & US, as American warships chart course for Black Sea

‘Go in together, go out together’: All NATO troops likely to leave Afghanistan alongside Americans, German defense minister says

The expected departure of US troops from Afghanistan means other foreign nations in the NATO-led mission will be leaving too, Germany’s defense minister has said. Berlin has the second-largest military presence there after the US. … Read More >‘Go in together, go out together’: All NATO troops likely to leave Afghanistan alongside Americans, German defense minister says