Turkey intends to create a security zone on the border with Syria – “to suppress terrorist threats.” Ankara plans to conduct a military operation to create a 30-kilometer zone in the territory controlled by the Syrian Kurdish Self-Defense Forces (YPG), reports Turkish journalist Rajip Soylu. It will run along the southern borders of Turkey. Speaking […]
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Is the Russian navy guarded by fighting dolphins?
USNI, the US Naval Institute, has reported a troop of combat dolphins near Sevastopol guarding Russian warships. Satellite images confirm that the dolphin enclosures at the entrance to Sevastopol Bay appeared in February, when Russia’s invasion of Ukraine began. Presumably, specially trained aquatic mammals protect ships from saboteurs. However, not all dolphins are so lucky […]
Kirby: Leaks like this are worthless in efforts to help Ukraine defend itself
Former U.S. officials and diplomats have sharply criticized the Biden administration for a New York Times report based on conversations with senior officials that said U.S. intelligence is helping Ukraine kill Russian generals. “Shut up about it,” former CIA officer John Cypher, who served in Russia, tweeted. Michael McFaul, former US Ambassador to Russia, in […]
Help to Ukraine or own security
By constantly supplying Ukraine with weapons, the United States could run out of weapons. But what about your own safety? This question was asked Bloombergquoting Johns Hopkins Professor of International Politics Hal Brands: “Western allies face a choice: send more weapons to Kiev or keep stocks for their own defence.” Gradually, “the arsenal of democracy […]
Ukraine asked Russia to meet
Ukraine has called for a meeting with Russia and other members of the European Security Group about escalating tensions on the border. Dmytro Kuleba, Ukraine’s foreign minister, said Russia has not responded to official requests to explain its troop buildup. The next step is to request a meeting within 48 hours to ensure transparency of […]
FFP2 masks: how not to make a mistake when buying
What to look for when buying an FFP2 mask? Experts recommend making sure that safety requirements are met. Safety standards are set by current legislation – national and EU. The Hellenic Ministry of Development has published information on what to look for when buying a protective accessory, referring to the General Directorate of Industry and […]
Greece: Pfizer vaccines for children 5-11 arrive on December 13
In mid-December, vaccination of children 5-11 years old will start in Greece. The recording platform is slated to open on December 16th. Vana Papaevangelu, a member of the expert committee and professor of childhood infectious diseases, notes that children with chronic diseases will be vaccinated first. The first shipment of Pfizer children will be received […]
Pope’s visit to Athens
More than 3,500 police officers, including traffic police officers, took to the streets of Athens early in the morning to ensure the safety of the Pope’s visit to the Greek capital. Unprecedented measures have been taken to ensure the movement of the pontiff, who is planning a rich program. In the morning, the Pope will […]