Tag: NATO
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President Zelenskyy says Ukraine is no longer pressing for NATO membership
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he is no longer pressing for NATO membership for Ukraine, a delicate issue that was one of Russia’s stated reasons for invading its pro-Western neighbor
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U.S rejects Poland’s offer to send MiG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine
The United States has rejected Poland’s offer to send its MiG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine via a US airbase in Germany, saying the proposal raised “serious concerns” for the entire NATO alliance
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Ukraine asks UN court to end Russia invasion
Ukraine will square off with Russia at the UN’s top court on Monday, with Kyiv asking judges in The Hague to order Moscow to immediately halt its invasion
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PM criticises EU envoys at their demand to condemn Russia
Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan lashed out at the European Union (EU) envoys’ demand to condemn Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. In response to the letter written by the European Union envoys in Pakistan, PM asked the bloc where were they when India broke the international law in Kashmir. PM Imran Khan spoke about the EU’s…
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Russia’s Foreign Minister Lavrov accuses Western politicians of fixating on nuclear war
Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Thursday accused Western politicians of fixating on nuclear war, one week after Moscow launched the invasion of Ukraine
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U.S closes airspace to Russia as Russian military attempts to encircle Ukraine’s cities
The U.S closed its airspace to Russian planes as the Russian military attempted to encircle and subdue Ukrainian cities with intensifying bombardments on Wednesday, seven days into an invasion that has sparked massive international sanctions
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U.S rejects suggested ‘no-fly’ zone over Ukraine after Zelenskyy appeal
The Biden administration rejected calls for a “no-fly” zone over Ukraine, arguing that it would be an “escalatory” measure
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Taliban say Afghans not allowed to leave the country unless they have a clear destination
The Taliban administration’s announcement that it would restrict Afghans from leaving the country under certain circumstances drew concern from the United States and the United Kingdom this week amidst fears they could hamper ongoing evacuation efforts
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Erdogan says Turkey cannot abandon ties with Russia or Ukraine
President Tayyip Erdogan said that Turkey could not abandon its ties with Russia or Ukraine, amid Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine, adding Ankara would implement a pact on passage from its straits to prevent an escalation of the war
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PIA sets up air operation for Pakistanis stranded in Ukraine
LAHORE: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has set up air operations to repatriate, Pakistanis stranded in Ukraine. According to Baaghi TV reports, preparations for the departure of 2 flights, on Sunday, from Pakistan to Poland are complete. Inadequate airport arrangements have been reported in cities, especially in Lublin, near the Ukrainian-Polish border for large aircraft operations.…