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Non-aligned no longer: Sweden embraces Nato

So there it is, said Erik Helmerson in Dagens Nyheter (Stockholm): “One hundred and fifty years of Swedish neutrality has been replaced by something new.” In a surprising – and very welcome – development last week, Turkey finally dropped its opposition to Sweden’s accession to Nato, so paving the way for…

The Week · Jul 21, 2023

US confirms its cluster bombs are in use in Ukraine

The White House has confirmed that Ukraine is using US-supplied cluster munitions against Russian forces.

Evening Standard · Jul 21, 2023

Who is Yevgeny Prigozhin? The Wagner Group mercenary chief who rebelled against Putin - OLD

Long a low-profile Russian businessman with a criminal record and a background in catering, the commander has become an increasingly vocal critic of the Kremlin’s defence ministers as the war in Ukraine has progressed

The Independent UK · Jul 21, 2023

Russia-Ukraine war – live: Zelensky says counteroffensive against Putin’s troops about to ‘gain pace’

Washington is reportedly planning to announce a new military package to Ukraine

The Independent UK · Jul 21, 2023

Russia’s exit from grain deal puts focus on Asia’s food prices

Analysts say food prices in Asia are likely to rise but the fallout will be limited for the time being.

Al Jazeera · Jul 21, 2023

US says Ukraine’s use of cluster bombs against Russia ‘effective’

White House national security spokesman says controversial US-provided bombs used against Russian military positions.

Al Jazeera · Jul 21, 2023

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 513

These are the main developments as the Russian invasion of Ukraine enters its 513th day.

Al Jazeera · Jul 21, 2023

UN chief says the world is in a new era marked by the highest major power competition in decades

Secretary-General Antonio Guterres says the post-Cold War period is over and the world is moving toward a new multipolar era already marked by the highest level of geopolitical tensions and major power competition in decades

The Independent UK · Jul 21, 2023

Ukraine has begun deploying cluster bombs against Russian forces, says White House

Controversial munitions are being used ‘quite effectively’, claims White House national security spokesman

The Guardian - AU · Jul 20, 2023

Army issues to lease 20 light helicopters

Indian Army seeks to lease 20 helicopters for 5 yrs to replace ageing Cheetah/Chetak fleet. MoD issued RFI, AoN to be processed in 6 mths. RFP expected mid-Oct. Lease period likely to extend to 10 yrs. Ka-226T procurement from Russia stuck. HAL's LUH yet to qualify auto-pilot. IAF, Navy also…

The Hindu · Jul 20, 2023