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President Donald Trump and members of his administration say the U.S. will look to sell weapons to Ukraine via NATO and European allies, as he promises a “major statement” on Russia on Monday. In recent days, Trump has expressed frustration with Russian President Vladimir Putin over the lack of progress toward ending the …
Read More »Trump says U.S. will ‘have to’ send Ukraine more weapons so it can defend itself
U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday that his country will have to send more weapons to Ukraine so that it can defend itself. The comments by Trump appeared to be an abrupt change in posture after the Pentagon announced last week that it would hold back delivering to Ukraine some …
Read More »Ukraine disappointed with U.S. decision to halt some weapons deliveries
Ukraine is forging ahead with plans for joint weapons production with some of its international allies, top officials said, while the U.S. announced it was halting some arms shipments promised to help Ukraine fight off Russia. Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that officials are preparing with a sense of urgency for …
Read More »Liberal government adds hundreds of firearm models to list of banned weapons
The federal government announced new gun control measures Thursday, adding several hundred models and variants to its list of banned weapons. “These firearms can no longer be legally used, sold or imported in Canada,” Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc told reporters. The announcement comes one day before the 35th anniversary of …
Read More »Russia’s Putin signs updated doctrine that lowers threshold for using nuclear weapons
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday signed a revised nuclear doctrine declaring that a conventional attack on Russia by any country that is supported by a nuclear power will be considered a joint attack on his country. Putin’s endorsement of the new nuclear deterrent policy comes on the 1,000th day …
Read More »Sentencing hearing to begin for 2 men convicted of mischief, weapons charges at Coutts border blockade
A sentencing hearing is scheduled to begin Monday for two men convicted of mischief at the 2022 border blockade near Coutts, Alta. Anthony Olienick and Chris Carbert were found not guilty by a jury earlier this month of the most serious charge of conspiracy to commit murder against police officers. …
Read More »Toronto terror suspects recorded video with weapons, ISIS flag
A father and son accused of planning a terrorist attack in Toronto had filmed a video of themselves holding weapons in front of the ISIS flag, sources told Global News. The video of Ahmed Fouad Mostafa Eldidi, 62, and Mostafa Eldidi, 26, showed them with an axe and machete, according …
Read More »Winnipeg police, tactical team close Mountain Avenue for weapons investigation
Winnipeg police closed part of Mountain Avenue on Thursday morning for what they said was a ‘potential weapons or firearm investigation.’ News Source link
Read More »2 arrested after RCMP drug and weapons bust in Thompson, Man. – Winnipeg
By Daisy Woelk Global News Posted May 23, 2024 12:44 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Two people were arrested after RCMP found drugs, a handgun and about $10,000 in cash in Thompson, Man. Friday afternoon, police said officers pulled the 69- and 27-year-old …
Read More »Canada lays new sanctions on Russia over North Korean weapons transfer – National
Canada is imposing new sanctions against Russia over Moscow’s alleged use of North Korean missiles in its ongoing invasion of Ukraine, now in its third year. The fresh sanctions announced Tuesday target two individuals and six entities that “facilitated the illegal transportation of weapons, including ballistic missiles, from North Korea …
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