Sunak set to join world leaders for Munich conference Rishi Sunak will join other world leaders in Munich this weekend for a conference on international security. The Independent UK · Feb 14, 2023
Ukraine war facing ‘crucial moment’ but top US general says Putin has already ‘lost’ US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin says while Russia is introducing new troops to the battlefield, many are ‘ill-trained and ill-equipped’ Evening Standard · Feb 14, 2023
British Army chiefs say troops are 'up for a scrap' if they are needed in Ukraine The Royal Anglian Regiment will next year command NATO’s Very High Readiness Joint Task Force - and the Mirror joined troops from the regiment as they trained in the Omani desert Daily Mirror · Feb 14, 2023
If Putin succeeds in Ukraine, NATO borders will 'no longer be an obstacle', warns Khodorkovsky Former Russian oil tycoon Mikhail Khodorkovsky, who served 10 years in prison on tax and fraud charges that many believe were politically motivated, spoke to FRANCE 24 from London, where he now lives in exile. Khodorkovsky said that while a "direct confrontation with NATO" was not part of Russian President… France 24 · Feb 14, 2023
Ukraine prepares counteroffensive as Russia steps up assault – but it needs more Western ammunition Nato plans to increase targets for stockpiling ammunition, as Kyiv is burning through shells much faster than they can be produced, with Moscow intensifying its shelling of the eastern region of Donetsk The Independent UK · Feb 14, 2023
Ukraine's defence minister taps new deputies after corruption scandal Ukraine's defence minister chose three new deputies on Tuesday after a corruption scandal beset his ministry nearly a year into his country's fight to repel a Russian invasion. Reuters · Feb 14, 2023
NATO chief hints Finland, Sweden could join alliance separately Jens Stoltenberg says Nordic nations becoming members together is not top priority as Turkey continues to block Sweden. Al Jazeera · Feb 14, 2023
Romania detects suspicious weather balloon in its airspace, ministry says The Romanian Air Force's surveillance system detected an aerial object that looked like a weather balloon flying in the country's airspace, the defence ministry said on Tuesday. Reuters · Feb 14, 2023
Netherlands scrambles fighter jets to intercept Russian warplanes flying near Poland Dutch fighter jets were scrambled to intercept a formation of Russian military aircraft near Poland. Evening Standard · Feb 14, 2023
Nato chief says ‘no signs’ Putin wants peace as he issues ammunition call Jens Stoltenberg urges members to ramp up production for Ukraine, saying Russian leader ‘is preparing for more war’ The Guardian - UK · Feb 14, 2023
Vladimir Putin preparing for 'MORE war' in Ukraine with new attacks planned NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg was forced to deny the coalition is at war with Moscow despite NATO's backing for Kyiv as the first anniversary of the invasion approaches Daily Mirror · Feb 14, 2023
NATO chief unfazed about Finland, Sweden joining together NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg is playing down the importance of Finland and Sweden joining the world’s biggest security organization at the same time The Independent UK · Feb 14, 2023
Kremlin: NATO Becoming More Involved in Ukraine Conflict The Kremlin said on Tuesday that the US-led NATO military alliance demonstrated its hostility towards Russia every day, and was becoming more and more involved in the conflict in Ukraine. "NATO is an organization which is hostile to us and which proves this hostility every day," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov… Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 14, 2023
US defence head says Ukrainian counteroffensive is expected in the spring Ukraine is expected to launch its own offensive in the spring, said US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin on Tuesday as Russian forces continue their fight to seize the city of Bakhmut in eastern Ukraine. The announcement came as NATO defence ministers gathered for talks on how to step up their… France 24 · Feb 14, 2023
Reuters · Feb 14, 2023 Kremlin: NATO becoming more involved in Ukraine conflict The Kremlin said on Tuesday that the U.S.-led NATO military alliance demonstrated its hostility towards Russia every day, and was becoming more and more involved in the conflict in Ukraine.
The Independent UK · Feb 14, 2023 Ukraine seeks warplanes at NATO talks, allies fret over ammo Ukraine is keeping up its appeal for Western countries to provide it with fighter jets
Reuters · Feb 14, 2023 NATO boss: more important Sweden, Finland join soon than together The head of NATO said on Tuesday it was more important that Finland and Sweden's applications last year to join the alliance, seeking greater security after Russia's invasion of Ukraine, were ratified quickly than together.
Daily Mirror · Feb 14, 2023 NATO scrambles fighter jets to intercept Russian planes amid fears of Ukraine assault It comes ahead of an important meeting of NATO defence ministers today and tomorrow in Brussels as officials work to co-ordinate supplying more weapons to Ukraine, and to discuss the threat posed by spy balloons
Reuters · Feb 14, 2023 Germany to restart production of Gepard ammunition for Ukraine, minister says Germany has signed contracts with Rheinmetall to restart the production of ammunition for the Gepard anti-aircraft guns it has delivered to Kyiv, German Defense minister Boris Pistorius said on Tuesday.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 14, 2023 As Ukraine Demands Jets, NATO Pushes to Keep Ammo Flowing Ukraine's Western backers were set to focus on keeping ammunition flowing to the war-torn nation at a meeting on Tuesday, as Kyiv presses for fighter jets to push Russia back. President Volodymyr Zelensky has knuckled down on his plea for Western aircraft after securing commitments for tanks, air defense and…
The Guardian - AU · Feb 14, 2023 Russia-Ukraine war: Putin has already lost ‘strategically, operationally and tactically’, says US general – as it happened Moscow’s failures causing Russian troops to pay ‘enormous price on the battlefield’ in Ukraine, Mark Milley says
The Independent UK · Feb 14, 2023 Ukraine news - live: Putin ‘has lost’ as ‘global pariah Russia is paying enormous price’ for war Kyiv wants ‘to create momentum’ and will likely launch major counteroffensive this spring, says US defence secretary
Wales Online · Feb 14, 2023 Nato meets to discuss spy balloons threat and Ukraine weapon supply UK Defence Secretary Ben Wallace is expected to join the meeting in Brussels
The Independent UK · Feb 14, 2023 Nato defence ministers gather to discuss support for Ukraine, spy balloons The possible supply of fighter jets to Kyiv is expected to be mulled at the Brussels meeting.
The Guardian - AU · Feb 14, 2023 Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 356 of the invasion Nato defence ministers meet to discuss further military aid; Bakhmut under intense artillery fire