Russia–NATO relations
NATO is planning a Permanent Force on its Eastern Borders
"NATO is developing plans for the permanent deployment of troops along its eastern borders in response to Russia's growing military activity." This was stated in an interview with the British newspaper "The Daily Telegraph" by NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg.
Canada bans foreign home buyers for two years to cool market
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government announced Thursday it will ban foreign investors from buying homes in Canada for two years in a bid to cool off a hot housing market.
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland took a number of measures to tamp down speculation and demand amid record home prices in announcing the federal budget for the year.
NATO is Strengthening its Eastern Flank: 900 US troops are already in Bulgaria
NATO has made progress in strengthening its eastern flank, with four new multinational battle groups in Slovakia, Hungary, Romania and Bulgaria reaching their first level of combat readiness. This was announced by the DPA news agency, citing a spokesman for the North Atlantic Alliance.
By the end of May NATO will set up Battle Groups from the Baltic to the Black Sea
Bundeswehr Inspector General Eberhard Zorn said that by the end of May, NATO would set up battlegroups in all countries "from the Baltic to the Black Sea" to strengthen the alliance's eastern flank.
Turkey says it expects NATO allies to display unity, spirit of solidarity
The Turkish Foreign Ministry on Feb. 18 said it expects NATO members to "flawlessly display unity and the spirit of solidarity" that constitute the bedrock of the Alliance.
Pentagon: The US is sending Stryker Armored Personnel Carriers to Bulgaria
The United States will send troops to Bulgaria for joint exercises and better interoperability said Pentagon chief Lloyd Austin.
"Bulgaria will accept an American company of armored personnel carriers "Stryker" from Germany for exercises," he was quoted as saying by WorldAkkam.
Opinion: Finding a Path for Peace and Neutrality in Ukraine
Biden urges Americans to leave Ukraine as fears of Russian invasion mount
US President Joe Biden urged Americans Thursday to immediately leave Ukraine, as Russia's live-fire drills and build-up of troops around the ex-Soviet state deepened fears of an invasion.
Washington-Moscow tensions are at their highest since the Cold War, with some US estimates saying some 130,000 Russian soldiers are grouped in dozens of combat brigades near the border with Ukraine.
Stoltenberg: NATO is Considering Long-Term Presence of Combat Groups in the Black Sea region
NATO is considering sending combat teams to Romania. This was announced by Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg during a joint press conference with British Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
The whole story began on February 9, 1990
The Kremlin claims the West broke a promise it made in the 1990s not to expand NATO, and is now using this claim to justify threats to invade Ukraine.
One of Russia's consistent demands has been for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization to stop expanding to the east and pledge never to include Kiev in the security alliance.
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