Allies exert pressure on Canada to increase military spending: Allies demand tangible financial commitment

Canada is facing pressure to increase its military spending in the face of growing threats and to maintain its credibility on the international stage. Policy analysts warn that the country’s lagging military investments, combined with new threats from Russia and climate change’s impact on Arctic accessibility, are undermining its military credibility. Currently, Canada’s defense spending …

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Opinion Piece: The Importance of Level-headedness, Rational Assessment, and Deliberation Prior to Taking Action

Kyiv has demonstrated to Moscow that their assumption of dealing with a fearful rodent was gravely mistaken. However, in the past week, it was Putin who felt the weight of the world on his shoulders. The seismic impact of Yevgeny Prigozhin’s revolt has yet to fully register. While the Russian president’s power structure remains intact, …

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NATO Allies in Eastern Europe Warn of Troublesome Wagner Group Presence in Belarus

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg has reassured allies that the alliance will defend all of its territory amidst concerns over the presence of Russia’s Wagner mercenary group in Belarus. Stoltenberg’s comments come after a brief rebellion over the weekend, which posed a rare challenge to the regime. Stoltenberg held a press conference on Tuesday to address …

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Trudeau meets Nordic leaders to discuss Sweden’s NATO bid

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted June 26, 2023 6:22 am Updated June 26, 2023 6:25 am Descrease article font size Increase article font size Sweden’s potential inclusion in the NATO military alliance will be a topic of discussion among Nordic leaders in Iceland on Monday, with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau attending. Trudeau is scheduled …

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Time to Raise Our Voices: Putting an End to the Inflated Cost of Living

Dublin Hotels Warned of Excessive Prices for Taylor Swift Concert The upcoming Taylor Swift concert in Dublin next June has prompted warnings to hotels regarding their potential for charging exorbitant prices. This unfortunate trend has become all too common in the capital, with hotels taking advantage of large crowds. It is important for us to …

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Ukraine escalates efforts in unlikely bid for NATO membership

Ukrainian officials are actively advocating for full NATO membership, putting pressure on the US and its allies to acknowledge their success in receiving F-16 fighter jets and other heavy artillery. While achieving NATO membership is a long shot and could take years, Ukrainian officials are determined to secure concrete commitments at the upcoming summit in …

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Canada Enhances NATO Presence in Latvia with 15 Leopard Tanks and 130 Troops

The Canadian Armed Forces are preparing to deploy 15 Leopard 2 battle tanks and approximately 131 personnel to a NATO force in Latvia by next spring, according to Defence Minister Anita Anand. This announcement was made during Anand’s meeting with defence ministers from countries supporting Ukraine’s efforts against Russia’s invasion, which took place in Brussels. …

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‘Austin Assures: Our Support for Ukraine Will Endure Until the End’

new video loaded: ‘We Will Stand by Ukraine for as Long as It Takes,’ Austin Says transcript Back transcript ‘We Will Stand by Ukraine for as Long as It Takes,’ Austin Says Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III said the U.S. and NATO allies will support Ukraine’s air defenses as the country begins a counteroffensive …

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