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U.S. and Ukraine to sign 10-year security agreement - U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan. The agreement, unlike NATO's mutual defense provisions, would not require the United States to send troops in the event of an attack on Ukraine, committing the US president to work with Congress to implement the security agreement. However, since the agreement is not a treaty and will not be approved by the US Congress, there is a possibility that Trump or any future US president could withdraw from the commitments. Read more on #ExtremaRatio https://lnkd.in/dWcPbNND

U.S. and Ukraine to sign 10-year security agreement - U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan. The agreement, unlike NATO's mutual defense provisions, would not require the United States to send troops in the event of an attack on Ukraine, committing the US president to work with Congress to implement the security agreement. However, since the agreement is not a treaty and will not be approved by the US Congress, there is a possibility that Trump or any future US president could withdraw from the commitments. Read more on #ExtremaRatio https://lnkd.in/dWcPbNND

Exactly three years ago, I authored an article for the Portuguese “Security & Defense” book focusing on the topic of ‘The EU and the Need for Defense Cooperation’… 🇪🇺 The article was featured in a special edition alongside the Portuguese Defense Minister, Mr. João Gomes Cravinho. It has now been two years of Russia-Ukraine conflict 🇷🇺 🇺🇦 #NATO #EU #Europeanunion #Europe #Europeancommission #Defence #Security

U.S. and Ukraine to sign 10-year security agreement - U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan. The agreement, unlike NATO's mutual defense provisions, would not require the United States to send troops in the event of an attack on Ukraine, committing the US president to work with Congress to implement the security agreement. However, since the agreement is not a treaty and will not be approved by the US Congress, there is a possibility that Trump or any future US president could withdraw from the commitments. Read more on #ExtremaRatio https://lnkd.in/dTZnWJYS

Munich Security Conference is the most important conference of the year. Without exaggeration. If we don’t sort out security and world order we won’t be able to tackle any of the global crises that we are facing. Another very interesting and very disturbing panel. When NATO’s Secretary General says in the same sentence that NATO is stronger militarily than ruZZia but is running low on munitions stockpiles because of the war in Ukraine it is disturbing IMO. When the Estonian PM has to appeal to an American Senator that parts of Europe are on fire and that Europe is profitable for the U.S. it is a sign of desperation. When an American (R) Senator is making circular arguments that democracy takes lots of time and eventually we will get there (provide military support to Ukraine that we promised) it doesn’t provide confidence. Hard but very much needed discussion nevertheless! #stoprussia #standwithukraine

At a time of unprecedented geopolitical shifts, it is critical to reassess our defense strategies. This was the focus of my recent interview with CEE Legal Matters, reflected in the article "Poland: Rethinking Defense”.   💡 I address the critical aspects of Poland's escalating defense spending, the obstacles to military modernization, and the urgent need to strengthen local defense research and development.   📰 Read the entire publication here: https://lnkd.in/dJPkcGv8

Lots of interesting insights in the attached NATO Secretary General Annual Report for 2023 just released today. The Report highlights NATO’s achievements throughout the year, with chapters covering a number of strategic issues including Collective Defense and Deterrence, Public perception, Indo-Pacific, Resilience, Citizens engagement and awareness, Strategic competition, Crisis prevention and management, Human security, Women, peace and security, with two Annexes on Kosovo Force (KFOR) and Defence expenditure of NATO countries (2014 – 2023). #internationalaffairs #nato #security #defense #strongertogether #wearenato #stability 👉 https://lnkd.in/exniei6r

🌍🪖 A turbulent world situation 🌐🔥 🇺🇸🪖 Rattled U.S. government fears wars could spread: - 🌪️ Epic concern and historic danger. - 🏛️ Tumultuous week at the White House. - 🌎 Most crises since World War II. - 🏛️ American political system under stress. - 🧨 Domestic unrest a major concern. 🇺🇲 US Army Colonel Douglas McGregor on the Middle East: - 💣 "We are on the verge of a total war." 🇺🇸🇮🇱 Pentagon deploys THAAD missile defense: - 🚀 Strengthening presence in the Middle East. - 🛡️ THAAD battery and Patriot systems. - 🏃♂️ Quick response readiness. 🇺🇲🇮🇱🇵🇸 U.S. involvement in the Middle East: - 🤝 Strengthening regional presence. - 🇺🇸🔒 Protecting American interests. - 🇮🇱🛡️ Supporting regional allies. 🌐 The world remains on edge, and adaptability and diplomacy are crucial in these uncertain times. 🤝 #Geopolitics #MiddleEast #USMilitary #Security #GlobalAffairs

Discussed with Euronews how Russia's military intelligence attempts to destabilize the West with its online and offline operations, the role of Unit 29155, and the implications of these operations for the biggest election year in history. Also discussed outstanding series of investigations conducted by Michael Weiss, Christo Grozev, and Roman Dobrokhotov, which expose Russia's spy networks and assassins both within Russia and abroad. Attached are the latest investigations in the comments section.