New ISIS Leader Al-Qurayshi Arrested by Turkish Authorities
Turkish officials have claimed that government authorities have successfully captured the Islamic State’s new leader, Abu al-Hassan al-Hashimi al-Qurashi, in a raid in Istanbul.
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Latest Europe stories, analysis, and updates from SOFREP.
Lithuania Becomes the First Country to Designate Russia as a Terrorist State
Last week, Lithuania’s parliament passed a resolution that designates the Russian Federation as a terrorist country, the first nation to do so.
Sweden and Finland Officially Apply for NATO Membership, Turkey and Croatia Expected to Block
The governments of Sweden and Finland have formally submitted their historic applications to join NATO. However, they face opposition from Turkey and Croatia.
Finland and Sweden Officially Confirm Historic NATO Bid, Turkey Opposes
Sweden and Finland have officially proclaimed their intent to join NATO in the backdrop of the ongoing Russo-Ukrainian war in Europe, further enraging the Russian Government.
China is Unsettled by Russia’s Military Failures in Ukraine, CIA Chief Confirms
China has become “unsettled” as they observe Russia’s dismal military performance in Ukraine, according to CIA Director William Burns.
Greece Extends Military Base Deal With The US
The government of Greece has announced that it is extending a bilateral military base deal signed with the United States for another five years.
UK Joins Sweden and Finland in Joint Security Agreement While NATO Applications Are Pending
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced that new military security agreements are in place with Sweden and Finland to enhance their security should the two countries come under attack from another country.
Pussy Riot’s Maria Alyokhina Escaped Russian Security Forces Dressed as a Food Courier!
Maria Alyokhina, the founding member of the Russian punk band “Pussy Riot,” had reportedly escaped the grip of Russia using a food courier disguise to evade detection from the Moscow Police. Alyokhina has been under heat from the Russian police due to her anti-war stance.
Russian Ambassador Sergey Andreyev Splattered With Red Paint by Angry Polish Mob
A group of angry protesters drenched Russian Ambassador to Poland Sergey Andreyev with bright red paint in an event to honor fallen World War II soldiers.
Germany, Portugal Send Howitzers to Ukraine, Scholz Promises More Weapons
Panzerhaubitze 2000 howitzers from Germany, and Portuguese 155mm M114 howitzers, as well as M113 APCs are en route to Ukraine.
United Kingdom Steps Up to the Plate: The British to Send $1.6 Billion in Military Support to Ukraine
The United Kingdom has announced a further $1.6 billion (£1.3 billion) in military aid and support for Ukraine, as the country continues its stalwart defense against the Russian invasion.
Hungary Will Veto EU Sanctions Against Russian Oil, Risks Further Isolation From the West
Hungary has expressed its intentions to veto the 6th European Union sanction package targeting Russian energy imports into the bloc.
