Eurasia Press & News
In the lead-up to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 and particularly since the outbreak of hostilities, the United States and NATO allies have taken numerous steps to bolster allied force posture in Eastern Europe, enhancing deterrence against further Russian aggression and demonstrating the Alliance’s ability to defend its …
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21 May
NATO allies read Turkey’s wish list as Ankara holds up membership bids
Ankara has listed the presence of what it calls terrorists in Sweden and Finland as its main objection to their accession but other factors could feature. The deadlock created by Turkey’s foot-dragging over extending NATO membership to Sweden and Finland has left the alliance’s diplomats again striving to decode Ankara’s …
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21 May
Iran vows harsh crackdown on economic protests
Despite a massive security presence, many Iranian cities continue to witness rallies triggered by soaring prices, with protesters chanting slogans against the country’s top leadership. Deputy commander of Iran’s police Brig. Gen. Qasem Rezaee issued a severe warning against Iranian protesters infuriated by a sharp steep in prices of basic …
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21 May
In Washington, Israeli defense minister reiterates warnings on Iran
The Iranian nuclear program and its support of regional and global terror were the focus of the meeting in Washington May 19 between Israel’s Defense Minister Benny Gantz and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin. On a work visit to the United States, Defense Minister Benny Gantz met May 19 in …
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21 May
Jordan Accuses Syrian Regime of Supporting Drug Traffickers
Undisciplined forces in the Syrian regime’s army and security services are supporting drug traffickers, Jordan said, according to Syria TV. The Jordanian army accused undisciplined forces in the Syrian regime’s army and security services of supporting drug traffickers and carrying out smuggling operations, noting that “Jordan’s border with Syria is …
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21 May
Jordan Concerns Over Iran Filling Vacuum Left By Russians In Syria
King Abdullah II warned that Iran and its proxies may fill a vacuum left by Russia in southern Syria, according to North Press. Jordan’s King Abdullah II warned on Wednesday that Iran and its proxies may fill a vacuum left by Russia in southern Syria which could lead to issues …
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21 May
How the Ukraine War is Advancing Iran Influence in Syria
Earlier this month, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad paid a surprise visit to Tehran, where he met with Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and President Ebrahim Raisi. This was Assad’s second visit to Iran since Syria’s civil war broke out in 2011. In Tehran, Khamenei told the Syrian president that Damascus …
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21 May
Pedersen in Damascus on Saturday to Discuss Eighth Round of Constitutional Committee
Geir Pedersen arrives in Damascus on Saturday for a two-day visit during which he will meet with Foreign Minister Faisal al-Mekdad, according to al-Watan. UN Special Envoy to Syria, Geir Pedersen, arrives in Damascus on Saturday for a two-day visit during which he will meet with Foreign Minister Faisal al-Mekdad. …
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21 May
Erdogan Insists on Changing Northern Syria Demographics
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan confirmed his regime’s insistence on implementing a plan to transfer Syrian refugees to northern Syria, according to al-Watan. On Wednesday, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan confirmed his regime’s insistence on implementing a plan to change demographics in northern Syria. Erdogan announced that his regime has …
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21 May
Pro-Assad Figures Ousted from Parliament in Lebanon
In many aspects, the results of the Lebanese elections last Sunday were surprising. Not only because of the score achieved by the groups representing the 17th of October uprising, which were able to seize 14 out of the 128 seats in parliament, but also because voters eliminated many figures, central …
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