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Pistorius has harsh words against the Pope: "Territorial suicide": At an SPD election campaign event in Saxony, Defense Minister Pistorius attacked the Catholic ...
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Pistorius has harsh words against the Pope:
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Annual report for 2023: Armed Forces Commissioner considers successes in Bundeswehr modernization to be "manageable"
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Annual report for 2023: Armed Forces Commissioner considers successes in ...
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Big-Ticket, Expensive, Heavily Armored NATO Tanks Mostly Overweight Duds in the Russo-Ukrainian War
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Big-Ticket, Expensive, Heavily Armored NATO Tanks Mostly Overweight Duds ...
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In the armed forces: The Noriker follows the legendary Pinzgauer: However, the 180 hp multifunctional vehicle from Iveco is not an equivalent replacement for the ...
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In the armed forces: The Noriker follows the legendary Pinzgauer
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Ukraine War: Mützenich reiterates statement about freezing the war: The SPD parliamentary group leader continues to stick to his statements about freezing the ...
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Ukraine War: Mützenich reiterates statement about freezing the war
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Conscription survey: one age group in particular is against it: Defense Minister Boris Pistorius is considering reintroducing compulsory military service ...
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Conscription survey: one age group in particular is against it
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POLL | Will Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula survive the motion of no confidence against her?
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Quick Glance: ANC 'still discussing' no-confidence motion in Mapisa-Nqakula
  • The ANC at Luthuli House has not yet decided whether it will support or oppose a motion of no confidence against National Assembly speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula. However, the parliamentary chief whip Pemmy Majodina pledged full caucus support.

  • The Democratic Alliance (DA) brought a motion of no confidence against Mapisa-Nqakula over corruption allegations. ANC spokesperson Mahlengi Bhengu-Motsiri stated that the party was still discussing the matter and had not made a decision.

  • After news broke that Mapisa-Nqakula was under investigation for alleged corruption and money laundering, Gwarube announced that she would support the motion and pushed for it to be addressed and debated urgently.

  • Gwarube wrote to all parties in parliament to request support for the motion. She emphasized that the parliamentary rules were clear and the removal of a speaker or deputy speaker should be considered urgently.
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RFA Sir Galahad: Two confidential files could be released: A former UK government minister and leader of the Conservative Party has said there is “no question” a ...
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RFA Sir Galahad: Two confidential files could be released
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Spying in Singapore? Inevitable given hosting of high-level events amid geopolitical tensions, say experts
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Spying in Singapore? Inevitable given hosting of high-level events amid ...
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Pseudo-giant Boris Pistorius?: The Union sees him as the “master of organizational chaos”
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Pseudo-giant Boris Pistorius?: The Union sees him as the “master of ...
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SPD dispute over Ukraine: "We are all united by the desire for peace": Defense Minister Boris Pistorius answers questions on Ukraine policy in Dresden ...
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SPD dispute over Ukraine:
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Speaker Mapisa-Nqakula on ‘special leave’ after corruption claims speculation: Late on Human Rights Day, National Assembly Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula ...
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Speaker Mapisa-Nqakula on ‘special leave’ after corruption claims ...
Quick Glance: Mapisa-Nqakula Fights Against Arrest to Protect Health and Life
  • Allegedly incriminating documentation was discovered during a raid at her home in Bruma.

  • National Assembly speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula has filed a court request for access to the docket against her due to leaked information.

  • Rather than surrendering herself for fraud and corruption allegations at a police station, Mapisa-Nqakula sought an interdict for an arrest warrant, highlighting the illegality of the search and seizure operation at her Johannesburg residence.

  • She identified National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) head Shamila Batohi and police minister Bheki Cele as the respondents in the case.
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Our Guide to Achieving Blackpink Lisa's Style, and Where to Shop: Lisa's fashion is just as desired with a mix of street style and seductive chic ...
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Our Guide to Achieving Blackpink Lisa's Style, and Where to Shop
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Israel defence chief to head to Washington for Gaza talks: Yoav Gallant will leave Israel for the US on Sunday amid growing tensions between the allies
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Israel defence chief to head to Washington for Gaza talks
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Ukraine ramps up spending on homemade weapons to help repel Russia: Though the country's defence sector has transformed impressively, Ukraine stands no chance of ...
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Ukraine ramps up spending on homemade weapons to help repel Russia
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Wiener Neustadt student representative interviewed Minister of Defense: In the Rossauer Kaserne in Vienna, Dennis Mutoi, regional student representative and ...
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Wiener Neustadt student representative interviewed Minister of Defense
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Mapisa-Nqakula welcomes raid at her home, says she has 'nothing to hide': National Assembly speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula maintains she is innocent of ...
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Mapisa-Nqakula welcomes raid at her home, says she has 'nothing to ...
Quick Glance: Police Operation at Mapisa-Nqakula's Residence, ID Concludes Investigations
  • The residence of National Assembly speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula in Johannesburg was searched by members of the Investigating Directorate (ID).

  • About six officials arrived in three unmarked cars and were on site until mid-morning.

  • A photographer from this publication visited the house and observed several vehicles with police officers.

  • The investigation began six months ago and was known to only a few within the ID.
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India’s Breakthrough: Maiden Test of Indigenous 1500 HP Tank Engine: The successful test-firing of the 1500 HP engine marks the completion of Generation One ...
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India’s Breakthrough: Maiden Test of Indigenous 1500 HP Tank Engine
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“Historic moment”: Breakthrough in the main battle tank of the future: The joint armaments project did not make progress for a long time, but now the defense ...
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“Historic moment”: Breakthrough in the main battle tank of the future
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Ukraine to get additional Leopard 2 tanks from Spain: The Spanish Ministry of Defense has announced plans to send additional Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine ...
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Ukraine to get additional Leopard 2 tanks from Spain
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Iraqi ex-defence minister arrested at Stockholm's Arlanda Airport: Former Iraqi defence minister Najah al-Shammari was briefly arrested after arriving in Sweden ...
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Iraqi ex-defence minister arrested at Stockholm's Arlanda Airport
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LRT English Newsletter: National defence swaps: LRT English Newsletter – March 22, 2024
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LRT English Newsletter: National defence swaps
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Bundeswehr: According to Pistorius, 80 percent of the special assets have already been tied up
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Bundeswehr: According to Pistorius, 80 percent of the special assets have ...
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Bundeswehr in Baden-Württemberg - Where soldiers in the country defend freedom: Defense Minister Boris Pistorius is demanding that Germany quickly become ready ...
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Bundeswehr in Baden-Württemberg - Where soldiers in the country defend ...
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This is the circle of power surrounding Defense Minister Boris Pistorius: Long-time companions from Lower Saxony, an ex-journalist and experienced officials in ...
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This is the circle of power surrounding Defense Minister Boris Pistorius
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South African Speaker's Home Raided Amid Corruption Probe: Gauteng Hawks, acting on behalf of the National Prosecuting Authority's (NPA) Investigative ...
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South African Speaker's Home Raided Amid Corruption Probe
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Ukraine War: Cold Peace at Any Price? The SPD is on the wrong track: It's not just the Greens and the FDP that reject the Chancellor's course on Taurus ...
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Ukraine War: Cold Peace at Any Price? The SPD is on the wrong track
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Colchester councillors demand minister saves Wick in protest: Colchester’s Labour councillors today held a protest in Abbot’s Road to demand that Defence ...
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Colchester councillors demand minister saves Wick in protest
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Pistorius in Poland: Concerns about Ukraine grow: The new Polish government is easier to talk to than the old one, notes the Defense Minister in Warsaw ...
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Pistorius in Poland: Concerns about Ukraine grow
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‘Widows Unveiled’ star Lerato Maphatsoe gets real about her journey: Lerato Maphatsoe dishes deets about her marriage on 'Widows Unveiled'.
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‘Widows Unveiled’ star Lerato Maphatsoe gets real about her journey
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Lithuanian government presents options how to fund 3% GDP defence spending: Four possible sources for increased defence funding were proposed for consideration ...
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Lithuanian government presents options how to fund 3% GDP defence spending
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News podcast: An airlift for the Gaza Strip: The humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip is catastrophic. The Defense Minister confirms participation in an ...
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News podcast: An airlift for the Gaza Strip
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Rundschau debate of the day: How sick is the “olive patient”?: After all: According to the military commissioner's assessment, the Bundeswehr is making progress ...
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Rundschau debate of the day: How sick is the “olive patient”?
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IAF's Tejas crashes in Jaisalmer as PM Modi watches Bharat Shakti nearby: Jaisalmer News, Rajasthan News update, IAF Tejas Jet Crash News: This comes at a time ...
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IAF's Tejas crashes in Jaisalmer as PM Modi watches Bharat Shakti nearby
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Warsaw to spend €27 million on emergency preparedness, including shelters: We do not assume any very bad scenario [will happen]. But we must be prepared for ...
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Warsaw to spend €27 million on emergency preparedness, including shelters
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Taurus Leak: It was so easy for Russia to wiretap Bundeswehr officers: In a secret committee meeting on Monday, Defense Minister Boris Pistorius (SPD) revealed ...
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Taurus Leak: It was so easy for Russia to wiretap Bundeswehr officers
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National service likely only for school-leavers, says Khaled: Defense minister Khaled Nordin said PLKN 3.0 is expected to start next year at 13 territorial army ...
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National service likely only for school-leavers, says Khaled
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National Service 3.0 may not involve school students - Khaled: Defence minister says the matter is still under consideration.
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National Service 3.0 may not involve school students - Khaled
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LCS project will be back on track by June, says Khaled: Defense minister Khaled Nordin said once the first frigate reaches the 85% completion stage ...
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LCS project will be back on track by June, says Khaled
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Tank shot down months ago: Russians get their hands on German Leopard 2: Moscow's forces have apparently taken possession of a Leopard 2 near the town of ...
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Tank shot down months ago: Russians get their hands on German Leopard 2
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Pistorius on the wiretapping affair: the cause was an individual error: Not a hack, but an insecure line: According to Minister Pistorius, the Russian ...
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Pistorius on the wiretapping affair: the cause was an individual error
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Imminent decision on direction?: Pistorius reviews models for compulsory military service
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Imminent decision on direction?: Pistorius reviews models for compulsory ...
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Reintroduction will come: Joschka Fischer: Abolition of compulsory military service was a mistake
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Reintroduction will come: Joschka Fischer: Abolition of compulsory ...
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Air Force recording: Taurus conversation probably authentic - Scholz wants "swift" clarification
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Air Force recording: Taurus conversation probably authentic - Scholz wants ...
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Red Sea: Frigate "Hessen" repels first Huthi attack: The "Hessen" is taking part in the EU military mission "Aspides" in the Red Sea. Defense Minister Pistorius ...
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Red Sea: Frigate
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Sweden joins Nato as war in Ukraine prompts security rethink: Sweden and Finland both applied to join the defence alliance as a result of Russia's invasion of ...
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Sweden joins Nato as war in Ukraine prompts security rethink
Quick Glance: Sweden Celebrates NATO Membership
  • Almost two years after applying, many Swedes are relieved as Sweden officially joins NATO.

  • Support for membership grew amidst Russian aggression in the region in the mid-2010s.

  • Despite some opposition, most Swedes support NATO membership and feel safer.

  • Increased military presence and cooperation post-NATO accession could spark public discussions.
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Today in Austria: A roundup of the latest news on Friday: Decision expected in Kurz trial, universities want to limit number of applications per person ...
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Today in Austria: A roundup of the latest news on Friday
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Leopard 2 tanks in Ukraine: Tanks: in short supply: On the front line, the Ukrainian army has lost many battle tanks supplied from the West ...
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Leopard 2 tanks in Ukraine: Tanks: in short supply
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Singapore's air force to add more stealth fighters as it phases out older jets: Singapore will buy eight more F-35 stealth fighters, eventually replacing its ...
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Singapore's air force to add more stealth fighters as it phases out older ...
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China’s defence budget signals military readiness, not imminent war, experts say: The 7.2 per cent growth earmarked for China’s military budget for this year is ...
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China’s defence budget signals military readiness, not imminent war ...
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Naive and leaderless? The wiretapping affair is putting pressure on Chancellor Scholz
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Naive and leaderless? The wiretapping affair is putting pressure on ...
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Why ‘two sessions’ may give China a chance to tie up loose ends after purges: When thousands of members of China’s political elite gather in Beijing this week ...
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Why ‘two sessions’ may give China a chance to tie up loose ends after ...
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Boris Pistorius - a voter favorite shrinks to normal size: Federal Defense Minister Boris Pistorius (SPD) has visited Bundeswehr soldiers in Norway who are ...
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Boris Pistorius - a voter favorite shrinks to normal size
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How Defense Minister Boris Pistorius wants to make the Bundeswehr more efficient: Initially, Defense Minister Boris Pistorius did everything he could to win the ...
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How Defense Minister Boris Pistorius wants to make the Bundeswehr more ...
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Boris Pistorius and the Taurus leak: Dear compatriots, we are under attack: The Defense Minister could succeed in a lesson in political communication in the ...
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Boris Pistorius and the Taurus leak: Dear compatriots, we are under attack
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UK can’t afford to increase defence spending despite threats, minister admits: Rishi Sunak and Jeremy Hunt are facing a growing Tory revolt as figures reveal ...
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UK can’t afford to increase defence spending despite threats ...
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I'll explain LTAT's finances if PAC calls me, says Khaled: Khaled Nordin says he has yet to be summoned by the Public Accounts Committee. (Bernama pic) KUALA ...
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I'll explain LTAT's finances if PAC calls me, says Khaled
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Eavesdropping on the Bundeswehr: Five open questions in the Taurus affair: In a confidential conversation, German Bundeswehr officers weighed up the pros and ...
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Eavesdropping on the Bundeswehr: Five open questions in the Taurus affair
Quick Glance: Kremlin's Calculations: Putin's Taurus Leak
  • The Taurus leak serves Russia's political goals.

  • The publication influences opinions on Taurus delivery.

  • Russia aims to hinder a potential policy reversal in Germany.

  • Putin defends the Crimea bridge as a prestige project.
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Secret document: This is how the Bundeswehr is to be repositioned against Putin: A project group is to make proposals to Minister Pistorius for a reform of the ...
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Secret document: This is how the Bundeswehr is to be repositioned against ...
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PAC to summon LTAT over troubled finances: The Armed Forces Fund Board was listed as one of three agencies of interest to the Public Accounts Committee ...
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PAC to summon LTAT over troubled finances
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Son of ex-MP Joel Fitzgibbon dies in defence parachuting accident: Lance Corporal Jack Fitzgibbon suffered serious injuries during a routine training exercise at ...
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Son of ex-MP Joel Fitzgibbon dies in defence parachuting accident
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Britain's defence minister says warship downed two Houthi drones : British defence minister Grant Shapps said on Saturday (March 9) that the UK's ...
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Britain's defence minister says warship downed two Houthi drones