Vietnamese, Belarusian foreign ministers hold phone call on bilateral ties, Ukraine conflict
They called on the parties to ensure security and safety for civilians, protect essential infrastructure, and support humanitarian assistance activities.
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Japanese lawmaker rushes to justify policy of using SDF
The remarks came under fire as contradicting the party’s platform, which calls for the dissolution of the SDF.
North Korea seeks counterspace, electronic warfare capabilities: US report
The report identified the threats as mainly from China and Russia, and to a lesser extent by North Korea and Iran and examined these countries’ space strategies and systems.
US gives Ukraine $1 billion more in military aid, adds heavy weapons
Totalling to more than US$2.5 billion, the aid includes artillery systems, artillery rounds, armoured personnel carriers and unmanned coastal defence boats.
Ukraine crisis sparks new arms race
European governments have said they would make billions of euros available in additional defense spending after Russia began its special military operation in Ukraine.
Asean Foreign Ministers offer condolences to the people of Ukraine
The dignitaries also supported the UN Secretary-General's call to action to conduct an independent investigation of all alleged atrocities against innocent civilians of the…
US will supply Ukraine with ‘weapons it needs’ vs Russia
US national security adviser Jake Sullivan stated that the Biden Administration is “working around the clock” to provide all the weapons Ukraine – as well as other countries…
Russian military becoming more active in Japan’s vicinity
The Self-Defense Forces confirmed that a total of 57 Russian Navy ships were sighted from January to March — significantly more than in the past 10 years combined.
Ukraine a humanitarian and human tragedy
The paper says the war can only be stopped by the elites in the Kremlin and the big players in NATO.
Russian military becoming more active in Japan’s vicinity
Japan confirmed that a total of 57 Russian Navy ships sailed through the region from Jan to March, more than were recorded during that period in the past 10 years combined.