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06 February 2022, Ukraine, Chernobyl Exclusion Zone: Soviet murals at the abandoned "Duga 1" facility in the Chernobyl exclusion zone. Russia continues its military buildup across the border in Belarus, 15 kilometres from the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone. Photo: Bryan Smith/ZUMA Press Wire/dpa.

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NATO-RUSSIA TENSIONS

Russia: First troops pull away from Ukraine's border after exercises

The Nomad Today/dpa 2/15/22

The troop deployments have caused tensions between the West and Russia to soar to levels not seen since the Cold War

14 February 2022, Ukraine, Kiev: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky attends a joint press conference with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, following their meeting at St. Mary's Palace. Photo: Kay Nietfeld/dpa.

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NATO-RUSSIA TENSIONS

Zelensky stands by Ukraine's aspirations for NATO membership

The Nomad Today/dpa 2/14/22

"When we will get there, nobody knows, not even some NATO members," he said

12 February 2022, Ukraine, Kiev: Ukrainian military veterans and civilians take part in a training in preparation for a potential Russian invasion at an abandoned camp on the outskirts of Kiev. Photo: Bryan Smith/ZUMA Press Wire/dpa.

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NATO-RUSSIA CONFLICT

Spain asks its citizens to leave Ukraine amid growing war tensions

The Nomad Today 2/12/22

At least 500 Spaniards were involved, mainly in the capital Kiev

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NATO-RUSSIA TENSIONS

Russia slams US for provoking war as foreign nationals leave Ukraine

The Nomad Today/dpa 2/12/22

A number of countries have advised their citizens to leave Ukraine - including Russia

10 February 2022, Ukraine, Kharkiv Region: Soldiers of the Ivan Sirko 92nd Mechanised Brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces ride a tank during a drill, as tensions remain high over the build-up of Russian forces near the border with Ukraine. Photo: -/Ukrinform/dpa.

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NATO-RUSSIA TENSIONS

Warnings fly to flee Ukraine as NATO reportedly eyeing troop build-up

The Nomad Today/dpa 2/12/22

In this context, Great Britain, the Netherlands and the US urged citizens to leave Ukraine.

A Spanish Eurofighter Typhoon jet approaches a Russian bomber during an air surveillance mission over the Baltic region. Photo: Ministerio de Defensa.

Spain

NATO-RUSSIA TENSIONS

Spain deploys four fighter jets to NATO ally Bulgaria

The Nomad Today 2/11/22

In April, the four fighter jets are to be transferred to the Baltic States

17 August 2021, Berlin: Estonia's Prime Minister Kaja Kallas speaks during a joint press conference with German Chancellor Angela Merkel, following their meeting at the Federal Chancellery. Photo: Kay Nietfeld/dpa POOL/dpa

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NATO-RUSSIA TENSIONS

Estonian leader calls on West to stand united in Ukraine conflict

The Nomad Today/dpa 2/10/22

"The unity has held up so far and we are all working together to stay strong and united against Russian aggression – aggression that does not only affect Ukraine but Europe in general," Prime…

27 January 2022, Honduras, Tegucigalpa: US V ice President Kamala Harris (C) arrives for Xiomara Castro's inauguration ceremony as the Honduras's first female president. Photo: Inti Ocon/dpa.

World

NATO-RUSSIA TENSIONS

US VP to attend Munich Security Conference as Russia tensions flare

The Nomad Today/dpa 2/10/22

In addition to Harris, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen are…

12/29/2021 Minister of Defence Margarita Robles during a recent visit to Ala 12 at the Torrejón Air Base Photo:Ricardo Pérez/MDE.

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NATO-RUSSIA TENSIONS

Spain aids Bulgaria with airspace surveillance amid Ukraine conflict

The Nomad Today 2/10/22

The first jets for the mission, which is scheduled to last until March 31, are expected this week at the Graf Ignatievo air base in southern Bulgaria

FILED - 27 August 2020, Berlin: Jens Stoltenberg, Nato Secretary General, speaks at a press conference. NATO has to find a successor to Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, who is set to leave his post to head Norway's central bank, the Norwegian Finance Ministry announced in Oslo on Friday. Photo: Michael Kappeler/dpa-pool/dpa.

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NATO-RUSSIA TENSIONS

NATO chief hits back after Beijing backs Russia in Ukraine stand-off

The Nomad Today/dpa 2/7/22

The world must "not return to an age of spheres of influence where the big powers can tell others what they can or cannot do so," Stoltenberg said

HANDOUT - 20 July 2021, Russia, Zhukovsky: A general view of models of a new light tactical single-engine jet fighter at the Sukhoi pavilion of the MAKS-2021 International Aviation and Space Salon. Photo: -/Kremlin/dpa - ATTENTION: editorial use only and only if the credit mentioned above is referenced in full

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NATO-RUSSIA TENSIONS

Russia moves fighter jets into Belarus ahead of military exercise

The Nomad Today/dpa 2/5/22

The alliance has accused Russia of amassing some 30,000 combat troops in Belarus, including aircraft, nuclear-tipped Iskander missiles, S-400 air defence systems, and special units of the…

HANDOUT - 02 February 2022, Ukraine, Kiev: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky (R) receives Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte, at the Mariinsky Palace, amid rising tensions with Russia. Photo: -/Ukrainian Presidency/dpa - ATTENTION: editorial use only and only if the credit mentioned above is referenced in full.

Spain

NATO-RUSSIA TENSIONS

Spanish newspaper publishes US and NATO responses to Russia

The Nomad Today/dpa 2/2/22

Washington and the military alliance make it clear that a large part of the Russian proposals are not acceptable to them

FILED - 25 January 2022, Berlin: French President Emmanuel Macron speaks during a press conference with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz (Not Pictured) ahead of their meeting. Macron is due to call his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on Friday in an attempt to de-escalate the conflict with Ukraine, amid Western fears that Moscow may be planning an invasion. Photo: Kay Nietfeld/dpa-Pool/dpa.

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NATO-RUSSIA TENSIONS

Putin repeats security demands from West during Macron phone call

The Nomad Today/dpa 1/28/22

Putin also insisted that Kiev fulfil its obligations under the Minsk peace agreement

Workers unload the new batch of military aid from the US after arriving at Boryspil International Airport. Photo: -/Ukrinform/dpa.

World

NATO-RUSSIA TENSIONS

NATO members address Russia's security concerns in joint response

The Nomad Today/dpa 1/27/22

NATO refuses to publish the joint written response to Russia, but diplomats have said it does not contain any major concessions to Moscow, such as commitments to end NATO's eastward expansion

Spain

NATO MISSION

Spain starts air surveillance in Bulgaria as Ukraine tensions soar

The Nomad Today/dpa 1/22/22

The Bulgarian government is set to decide on the deployment of Spain's Eurofighter Typhoon jets on Monday

FILED - 10 March 2014, Russia, Sochi: (L-R) flags of the USA, Ukraine and Russia wave on their masts. Representatives of Russia have arrived in Geneva ahead of negotiations with the United States against the backdrop of the Ukraine crisis. Photo: picture alliance / dpa.

World

NATO-RUSSIA TENSIONS

Defence minister: Armed attack against Sweden cannot be ruled out

The Nomad Today/dpa 1/21/22

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg is set to meet Sweden's Foreign Minister Ann Linde and Finland's Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto on Monday

HANDOUT - 21 January 2022, Switzerland, Geneva: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov shake hands before their talks over Ukraine, in Geneva. Photo: Ronny Przysucha/US Department of State/dpa - ATTENTION: editorial use only and only if the credit mentioned above is referenced in full.

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NATO-RUSSIA TENSIONS

US and Russia still at impasse after Ukraine crisis talks in Geneva

The Nomad Today/dpa 1/21/22

The US has said it is prepared to impose the toughest economic sanctions yet against Moscow. Lavrov, for his part, said Russia expects a written response from the US next week to its…