Military – Page 33 – THE OVAL CIRCLE

Beijing says Chinese military won’t ‘dance to tune’ of US, urges Washington to quit policy of ‘anxiety and paranoia’

Posted on August 28, 2020August 28, 2020By Editor

China’s military won’t bend to US posturing in the region, Beijing has warned, adding that Washington should abandon its current foreign policy trajectory and seek mutual cooperation. … Read More >Beijing says Chinese military won’t ‘dance to tune’ of US, urges Washington to quit policy of ‘anxiety and paranoia’

EU

Sweden says increased military readiness around Baltic Sea is ‘power show’ to both ‘partners’ & Russia

Posted on August 28, 2020August 28, 2020By Editor

Sweden has stepped up military activity in the Baltic Sea to send a signal to Russia and other nations which it claims have dramatically increased their presence in the region, the country’s top defense officials have said. … Read More >Sweden says increased military readiness around Baltic Sea is ‘power show’ to both ‘partners’ & Russia

EU

Spanish PM offers to deploy 2,000 troops to help regions trace Covid-19 cases

Posted on August 26, 2020August 26, 2020By Editor

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has made military personnel available to regional governments as the country ramps up efforts to contain coronavirus amid an uptick in new cases. … Read More >Spanish PM offers to deploy 2,000 troops to help regions trace Covid-19 cases

UK

No armor, no cry? UK govt reportedly debates SCRAPPING TANKS in favor of hi-tech weapons

Posted on August 26, 2020August 26, 2020By Editor

A radical plan currently being debated by the government would see the British Army boost its air and cyber warfare capabilities while mothballing its armored fleet, according to a newspaper report. … Read More >No armor, no cry? UK govt reportedly debates SCRAPPING TANKS in favor of hi-tech weapons

Nearly 80 Containers With Dangerous Chemicals Found in Beirut Port, Lebanese Army Says

Posted on August 26, 2020August 26, 2020By Editor

Lebanese military specialists and their French colleagues have found 79 containers with dangerous chemicals in the port of Beirut, where a deadly blast occurred earlier this month, the Lebanese army informs. … Read More >Nearly 80 Containers With Dangerous Chemicals Found in Beirut Port, Lebanese Army Says

Iranian Envoy to Russia Says Tehran-Moscow Military Cooperation ‘Will Reach New Levels’

Posted on August 23, 2020August 23, 2020By Editor

The announcement comes as a UN embargo on weapons sales to the Islamic Republic is about to expire amid continuing opposition to the move by the United States. … Read More >Iranian Envoy to Russia Says Tehran-Moscow Military Cooperation ‘Will Reach New Levels’

World

‘We won’t budge’: Belarus sends MISSILES & DRONES to western border – says it is responding to ‘NATO activity’

Posted on August 20, 2020August 20, 2020By Editor

The Belarusian defense minister has ordered troops in the western Grodno region to be reinforced with tactical missile units, drones, and air defense systems, after President Alexander Lukashenko told him to “keep an eye” on NATO. … Read More >‘We won’t budge’: Belarus sends MISSILES & DRONES to western border – says it is responding to ‘NATO activity’

World

Belarus to conduct military drills on its western borders amid mass post-election protests

Posted on August 17, 2020August 17, 2020By Editor

Minsk has said it will conduct large-scale military drills on Belarus’ borders with Poland and Lithuania. The exercises, focused particularly on air defense, come amid mass protests following the contested presidential election. … Read More >Belarus to conduct military drills on its western borders amid mass post-election protests

Russia

Belarusian SWAT threaten bystanders with GRENADE after collaring teen in viral VIDEO

Posted on August 13, 2020August 4, 2023By Editor

As protests against Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko’s re-election rage on in several cities, video footage has emerged showing the local riot police apparently deploying some heavy handed tactics against teenagers. … Read More >Belarusian SWAT threaten bystanders with GRENADE after collaring teen in viral VIDEO

World

Belarus: Images of troops in camouflage uniform confronting protesters emerge amid brutal arrests

Posted on August 10, 2020August 10, 2020By Editor

Heavily armed troops in military uniforms were filmed shooting rubber bullets and flashbang grenades at a crowd of protesters blocking traffic in Minsk, as demonstrations against the presidential election continued across Belarus. … Read More >Belarus: Images of troops in camouflage uniform confronting protesters emerge amid brutal arrests