Nato

03 November 2020, US, Scranton: Former US Vice-President and Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden (C) stops to visit his childhood on the day of the US Presidential election. Photo: Preston Ehrler/SOPA Images via ZUMA Wire/dpa.

World

DEFENCE

Putin wants to weaken European unity, Biden says

The Nomad Today/dpa 2/19/21

"It's much easier for the Kremlin to bully and threaten individual states than it is to negotiate with a strong and closely united community," US President added.

Russia, Moscow: Russian President Vladimir Putin takes part in a video conference call to mark the opening of new military medical centres for patients infected with the coronavirus (COVID-19). Photo: -/Kremlin/dpa

World

BALTICS

Moscow disputes Estonia airspace violation claim by Russian aircraft

The Nomad Today/dpa 2/4/21

The Foreign Ministry in Tallinn has summoned the Russian ambassador regarding the incident.

A paratrooper waves the NATO flag during a jump. Photo: Pixabay.

World

DEFENCE

Survey suggests growing support for Swedish NATO membership

The Nomad Today/dpa 1/11/21

The survey's publication coincided with the annual Society and Defence conference.

Minister for Foreign Affairs Pekka Haavisto. Photo: Jussi Toivanen/Vnk.

Finland

PARTNER COUNTRY

Minister Haavisto to discuss China at NATO Foreign Ministers meeting

The Nomad Today 12/1/20

With China’s global role growing, its activities are being assessed by various stakeholders, including NATO.

A column on smoke in Sinop. Image: screenshot from the footage shown by pro-government news site A Haber.

World

MILITARY EXERCISE

Turkey angers NATO with first test of Russian S-400 missile system

The Nomad Today/dpa 10/16/20

An S-400 missile was fired from the city of Sinop on the Black Sea. A series of tests is due to take place over a 10-day period, using British-made Banshee target drones.

27 August 2020, Belarus, Minsk: Members of the AMAP (OMON) special police forces take position during a protest at the Independence Square against Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko. Photo: Ulf Mauder/dpa.

World

WITH EU NEIGHBOURS

Belarus closes western borders as military tensions rise

The Nomad Today/dpa 9/18/20

Military manoeuvres with NATO troops are being conducted in Lithuania and Ukraine. At the same time, the Belarusian army is training with Russian forces in the west of the country near the EU's…

FILED - 12 October 2018, Belarus, Mogilev: Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko attends the plenary session of the Fifth Forum of Russian and Belarusian Regions. Lukashenko told his countrypeople he would make sure there would be no civil-war-like situation in Belarus as he cast his ballot in Sunday's presidential election. Photo: Kremlin/dpa.

World

Lukashenko accuses western powers of wanting to annex Belarus

The Nomad Today/dpa 8/27/20

"Have you seen these statements that if Belarus disintegrates, then the Grodno region will go to Poland?," the incumbent president asked.

Video

NATO boasts of its power in the Baltic Sea

The Nomad Today 8/19/20

The military superpowers continue to display their capabilities in front of their adversaries - real or imagined - in the Baltic Sea. The latest episode is shown in a video posted on…

30 June 2020, Belgium, Brussels: NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg speaks via videoconference to the German Institute for Global and Area Studies (GIGA) during a discussion on the geopolitical implications of COVID-19. Photo: -/NATO/dpa

World

Russian journalist Safronov to be charged in NATO espionage case

The Nomad Today 7/13/20

It is alleged that he has compiled secret Russian military information for the Czech Republic, and that the United States has received that information.

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World

Russia space adviser arrested on suspicion of being NATO spy

The Nomad Today 7/7/20

Ivan Safronov faces a charge of treason, punishable by up to 20 years in prison.

Estonia-Minister-Defence-Juri-Luik-by-@NATOSource-Twitter

World

Estonia sends pistols to Ukraine for fight against pro-Russian rebels

The Nomad Today 7/7/20

"We are supporting our ally who has been at war for six years," Estonian Defence Minister Juri Luik said.

Finland

POLL

Finland must stay out of NATO, Foreigner.fi readers say

The Nomad Today 7/7/20

Foreigner.fi will ask a different question about Finland and Finnish lifestyle every Friday on its official Twitter account @foreignerfi

FILED - US National Security Advisor John Bolton speaks to members of the US-Venezuelan community during a rally by US President Donald Trump at the Ocean Bank Convocation Center. Photo: -/SMG via ZUMA Wire/dpa.

World

DEFENCE

John Bolton: Trump offered Niinistö NATO membership

Ali Abaday 6/23/20

The new book by the former national security adviser John Bolton provides new information on Trump and Niinistö.

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Finland

Finland and Sweden join NATO meeting to seek response to coronavirus

The Nomad Today 4/14/20

The EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell has also been invited.

Kaikkonen-Antti-Defence-Minister-by-anttikaikkonen.fi

Finland

Defence Minister will visit Sweden to discuss cooperation with NATO

The Nomad Today 3/6/20

During his working visit, he will also visit a naval base.

Finland

Finnish Defence Minister will attend NATO dinner in Brussels

The Nomad Today 10/23/19

Finland will attend the dinner together with Sweden and the EU.

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Finland

30% of Russians think the Winter War was caused by Finland's hostility

The Nomad Today 9/12/19

In a survey conducted nationwide by Levada Marketing Research, most Russians mention accession to NATO and tightening of the EU's sanctions policy as potential actions that could significantly…

World

World powers are modernising their nuclear weapons, Finnish study says

The Nomad Today 9/3/19

A report published by the Finnish Institute of International Affairs warns of the impacts in Norther Europe of the struggle for world power. The authors encourage Finland to strengthen its competence…

Video

Tense encounter between NATO and Russian fighters on the Baltic

The Nomad Today 8/14/19

The Russian Ministry of Defence has released a video about an incident occurred last Tuesday above the Baltic Sea. The video has been broadcast by Sputnik. According to the Russian…

Finland

EU ministers and NATO experts to discuss on artificial intelligence for defence in Helsinki

The Nomad Today 8/13/19

Questions such as how artificial intelligence can be harnessed for developing EU defence and how to ensure that the EU stays abreast of global technological developments will be at the center of the…