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Hungary declares no arms, no troops to Ukraine
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Hungary affirmed that it will continue to provide humanitarian aid to Ukraine but will not provide weapons or send troops to participate in the conflict.
Large explosion near hotel where French President Emmanuel Macron stayed in Syria
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Two large explosions occurred in central Damascus, Syria on July 7 near where French President Emmanuel Macron stayed.
Poland publicly announces the transfer of Patriot missiles to Ukraine, total aid reaches 4.5 billion USD
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Poland said it has transferred about 4.5 billion USD worth of weapons and military equipment to Ukraine since the conflict broke out in 2022.
NATO reconnaissance aircraft increase in appearance in the Baltic region
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A NATO reconnaissance aircraft has just flown over the Baltic region, in the context of the alliance preparing to hold a summit.
NATO announces weapons contract worth tens of billions of USD, commits to aid Ukraine 80 billion USD/year
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NATO member countries will announce new arms procurement contracts worth tens of billions of USD at a summit in Ankara, Turkey.
NATO to announce new long-term support package for Ukraine
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According to the US Ambassador to NATO, the summit in Ankara will make long-term commitments to maintain support for Ukraine.
Germany wants NATO to be "Europeanized
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The German Chancellor said that European countries need to take on greater responsibility in NATO and strengthen their role in the alliance.
US urges NATO to fulfill defense spending commitment of 5% of GDP
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The US expects NATO allies to report on the progress of their commitment to increase defense spending to 5% of GDP.
Finland paves the way for nuclear weapons, Russia will have a military-technical response
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Finland's lifting of the ban on nuclear weapons will force Russia to take more political as well as military-technical retaliatory measures.
German expert predicts direct conflict between Europe and Russia is unlikely
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The descendant of Otto von Bismarck, the first Chancellor of the German Empire, believes that threats against Russia only increase risks to European security.
Finland officially allows the deployment of nuclear weapons
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Finnish President Alexander Stubb has signed and promulgated amendments to the Nuclear Energy Law, allowing the deployment of nuclear weapons on the country's territory.
Kaliningrad declares full self-defense power against NATO
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Kaliningrad - Russia's overseas territory - can defend itself against NATO's military build-up near the border.
Russia warns of consequences if NATO attacks Russian territory
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Russia declared it would react "decisively" if any NATO member country attacked Russian territory.
Finland passes bill supporting complete abolition of nuclear weapons ban
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Finnish lawmakers voted 125 to 61 on June 17, local time, to lift the ban on nuclear weapons.
Greenland affirms sufficient self-defense, no need for more military bases
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Greenland currently has sufficient bases and permanent garrisons to support NATO operations as well as deter external threats.
