Tag: NATO

UK Labour MPs Withdraw From Anti-NATO Statement on Ukraine Crisis

Eleven lawmakers from Britain’s main opposition Labour Party have withdrawn their names from a statement criticising NATO over the Ukraine crisis. The statement was issued on Feb. 18 by the “Stop The War Coalition,” a leftwing organisation that was initially launched to oppose U.S. military action in response to the 9/11 terrorist attacks in 2001….


‘Cruel’ for NATO to Leave Ukraine to Fend for Itself: Diplomacy Expert

A diplomacy expert has lambasted the transatlantic defence bloc for leaving Ukraine to fend for itself and warned that the entire episode could undermine confidence in the global rules-based order. “I thought it was morally repugnant for the west to encourage Ukraine to take on Russia without providing manpower or funding—along with the idea that…


NATO Further Increases Military Presence on Alliance Territory After Russian Attack

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg on Thursday vowed that the military alliance would defend “every inch” of its members’ territory, slamming Russia for shattering the peace in Europe. “NATO is the strongest alliance in history. And make no mistake, we will defend and protect every ally against any attack,” Stoltenberg said during a news conference at…


Washington’s Policy Failure in Ukraine

Commentary The Biden administration seems to have thought it could scare the Russians away from Ukraine, so refused, on principle, to negotiate. The Russians were not scared off, and we and our allies (not to mention the Ukrainians) are without much of a policy. In fact, the Biden administration has failed to execute both a…


As Sanctions on Russia Grow, So Too Does China’s Power

News Analysis President Joe Biden announced new sanctions on Russia after Vladimir Putin recognized two breakaway provinces in Donbas as independent states, and maneuvered Russian forces into the territory. What has flown under the radar, according to some experts, is how the Chinese regime is learning and gaining from the unfolding crisis in Ukraine, and…


Capitol Report (Feb. 21): Trump Launches Truth Social App

Russian President Vladimir Putin gave an announcement Monday that NATO leaders are calling an attack without weapons. And President Joe Biden has agreed to meet with Putin later this week so long as tanks aren’t rolling in. Hundreds of truckers are getting set to drive across the country. This time they won’t be delivering any…


The U.S. Administration’s Ukrainian War Mongering

Commentary For many weeks now, the President of the United States Joseph Biden, his Security Advisor Jake Sullivan, and Secretary of State Antony Blinken have been telling the world that “it is certain that Russia will invade Ukraine,” that an “invasion is imminent,” that “it might occur any time before the end of the Winter…


The US Administration’s Ukrainian War Mongering

Commentary For many weeks now, the President of the United States Joseph Biden, his Security Advisor Jake Sullivan, and Secretary of State Antony Blinken have been telling the world that “it is certain that Russia will invade Ukraine,” that an “invasion is imminent,” that “it might occur any time before the end of the Winter…


Ukrainian President Suggests Developing Sanction Package to Deter Russian Aggression

Volodymyr Zelensky, the president of Ukraine, on Saturday called for a sanction list to deter potential Russian aggression. “Develop an effective package of preventive sanctions to deter aggression. Guarantee Ukraine’s energy security, ensure its integration into the EU energy market when Nord Stream 2 is used as a weapon,” he said in his speech at…


National Security Expert: Threatened by Democracy, Putin Wants to ‘Damage’ Ukraine Not ‘Dominate’

An expert on general U.S. foreign policy and national security, Senior Director Harry Kazianis at the Center for National Interest, said it appears Putin does not want to dominate Ukraine, but rather to damage its military, making it less appealing to the European Union and NATO allies. “I don’t think Putin wants to completely dominate…