Zwei RT-Korrespondenten und ein TASS-Reporter sind beim Beschuss eines Pressekonvois an der türkisch-syrischen Grenze verletzt worden, einer davon schwer
Daily Archives: 24. November 2015
Documents Show 1033 Program Still Resulting In Lots Of Lost Weapons And Other Abuse
The Pentagon‘s 1033 program is a case study in unintended consequences. The idea — put military equipment back into service rather than simply scrapping it — has some merit. The actual deployment has been a nightmare.
Dominican Republic issues warrants over fugitive French pilots
French media earlier said the pilots had worked previously for the French navy and had been helped by former intelligence agents. The French government said it had nothing to do with their escape.
Turkey ‚has the right to defend its territory and airspace‘ – Obama
It was the first time a NATO member‘s armed forces have downed a Russian or Soviet military aircraft since the 1950s and Russian and Turkish assets fell on fears of an escalation between the former Cold War enemies.
Putin knows that contact was established between Russian military, French aircraft carrier
(23.11.) French Defense Minister Jean-Yves le Drian said the Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier, which leads a combined air and naval group near Syria, was prepared to start an operation against the militants of the terrorist organization calling itself the Islamic State (outlawed in Russia) starting from November 23.
Westliche Abgeordnete: Türkei wechselt auf Seite der Terroristen
Nach dem Abschuss eines russischen Su-24-Bombers an der Grenze zu Syrien ist die Türkei auf die Seite der Terroristen gewechselt, erklärte Gilbert Collard, Abgeordneter der Nationalversammlung Frankreichs, am Dienstag in Paris.
Ex-Oberstleutnant der Bundeswehr zu Su-24-Abschuss: Türkei hat doppelbödige Politik
Ankara falle auch der NATO, der westlichen Allianz, die gegen den IS kämpft, in den Rücken, so Rose, „indem sie nämlich beispielsweise die Bodentruppen, die kurdischen Bodentruppen bombardiert, indem der gesamte Nachschub an Waffen, an Munition, an Logistik über türkischen Boden an den IS läuft und gelaufen ist.“
Seiner Meinung nach könnte der Vorfall aber auch deutliche politische Ursachen haben: „Sie [die Türkei] ist ein erklärter Gegner des Präsidenten Assad. Und die türkische Politik ist extrem doppelbödig.“
Pentagon kann Verletzung türkischer Grenze durch Su-24 nicht bestätigen
Das Pentagon kann nicht bestätigen, dass sich der russische Su-24-Kampfjet zum Zeitpunkt seines Abschusses im türkischen Luftraum befand. „Der Zwischenfall ereignete sich an der Grenze. Das ist alles, was ich Ihnen sagen kann“, teilte Pentagon-Sprecher Steve Warren am Dienstag in Washington mit.
Swedish foreign affairs minister concerned about incident with Russia’s jet in Syria
Minister for Foreign Affairs of Sweden Margot Wallstrom who is visiting Finland, has raised concerns about the incident with downing of Russia’s Sukhoi Su-24 warplane over Syrian territory, Finnish National News Agency FNB reported on Tuesday.
Egypt, Israel rebuff bid to trim Sinai peacekeeping force: official
We said this is not the proper time, during a war on terrorism. It would give jihadists the wrong message,“ the official told Reuters on condition of anonymity.
„That was the main outcome: No talks about any reduction now.“
Cairo sees the MFO as part of a relationship with Israel that, while unpopular with many Egyptians, brings them $1.3 billion in annual U.S. defense aid, sweetening the foreign-enforced demilitarization of their sovereign Sinai territory.
„I want you to know that we will continue to do everything in our power to defend our nation.“ —@POTUS to the American people
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Turkish President Erdogan approves new cabinet, son-in-law named energy minister
According to some Turkish sources, Berat Albayrak, a son-in-law of Erdogan, has been appointed as the energy minister, while Ali Babacan, the once popular and powerful head of the economy, is not included in the list. Babacan’s portfolio will go to former Finance Minister Mehmet Sismek.
Pressekonferenz von Putin zum Abschuss der Su-24 – Deutsche Übersetzung
Der russische Präsident Wladimir Putin hat in einer Pressekonferenz den Abschuss eines russischen Kampfflugzeuges durch das türkische Militär als einen „Dolchstoß“ gegen Russland bezeichnet und der Türkei vorgeworfen, als „Unterstützer der Terroristen“ zu agieren. Zudem wies Putin darauf hin, dass die SU-24 nach russischen Radaraufzeichnungen zum Zeitpunkt des Abschusses einen Kilometer von der türkischen Grenze entfernt war.
VIDEO: We have the body of Russian pilot ‚and we will see what to do with it‘, say rebels
A Russian pilot whose plane was shot down by Turkey was dead upon landing, a spokesman for the rebel group that captured him has claimed.
Nach Abschuss von russischem Kampfjet: ARD und BILD verdrehen bewusst die Fakten
Auf den Webseiten der tagesschau, in den stündlichen Radionachrichten und -berichten, sowie im 100s-Videoformat der tagesschau verschweigt die ARD konsequent, dass sich der heute Morgen von der türkischen Luftwaffe abgeschossene russische Kampfjet im syrischen Luftraum befand. Die BILD titelt schon: „Putin attackiert Türkei“.
Anschläge auf Wahlbeobachter: Mehrere Tote bei Explosion auf Sinai-Halbinsel
Dort sollen rund 50 Richter untergebracht gewesen sein, die die zweite Phase der Parlamentswahlen in Ägypten überwacht hatten. Ein Angreifer habe in einem der Räume das Feuer eröffnet und dabei einen Richter erschossen.
Russian rescue helicopter ‚shot down by Syrian rebels‘ while searching for pilots of plane downed by Turkey
A Syrian insurgent group, which uses U.S. Tow missiles, said its fighters hit the helicopter with an anti-tank missile.
Video footage has emerged online appearing to show the helicopter after it crashed in dense woodland.
Pentagon backs Turkey’s version of events, blames ‘incursion’ of Russian jet
“The incident happened at the border,” Col. Warren said. “These things are not as clean as they are in the movies.”
Russian helicopter shot down while searching for downed pilot: report
The Free Syrian Army, whom Russian aircraft have been targeting in northern Syria to support the Assad regime, says it has shot down a Russian rescue helicopter while it was searching for the Russian pilots who parachuted from their SU-24 after being hit with a Turkish air to air missile.
Turkish military attaché summoned to Russian Defense Ministry
Turkey’s military attaché was summoned to Russia’s Defense Ministry in connection with an incident involving the Russian bomber in Syria, the Ministry told reporters, according to RIA Novosti.
Downed Su-24 plane shows NATO certain willingness (exclusive)
The Russian Su-24 warplane shot down over the Turkish territory Nov. 24 demonstrates the NATO willingness to escalate the conflict with Russia, Sergey Markov, the person empowered to act for the president of the Russian Federation, the member of the Russian Public Chamber and political analyst, told Trend Nov. 24.
Boy, do I ever miss the Cold War!
Here is wishing for a better tomorrow.
Turkish president may cancel visit to Russia – administration (exclusive)
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan may cancel the planned visit to Russia, the presidential administration of Turkey told Trend Nov.24.
The administration said that this issue is still under discussion. The administration also said that the Turkish president‘s visit was scheduled for December 15.
Nach Jet-Abschuss: Lawrow sagt Türkei-Besuch ab
„Der Präsident hat unmissverständlich gesagt, dass die russisch-türkischen Beziehungen hiervon nicht unberührt bleiben“, sagte Lawrow. Deshalb sage er sein für Mittwoch geplantes Treffen mit dem türkischen Amtskollegen im Rahmen des gemeinsamen Rats für strategische Planung ab.
Putin: Russischer Jet im syrischen Luftraum mit Luft-Luft-Rakete attackiert
Am Dienstagvormittag hatte das türkische Militär nach eigenen Angaben ein „nicht identifiziertes Militärflugzeug“ an der Grenze zu Syrien abgeschossen. Kurz darauf ließ das russische Verteidigungsministerium wissen, dass in Syrien ein russischer Jagdbomber vom Typ Su-24 „vermutlich durch Beschuss vom Boden“ zum Absturz gebracht worden sei.
Nach türkischen Angaben verletzte die Maschine den Luftraum der Türkei.
Turkey, US to begin op for ISIL-free zone in Syria
(18.11.2015) Military and diplomatic sources told Hürriyet that Kerry was referring to “a cleaning operation” to be conducted in a 98-kilometer long zone on the so-called “Mare-Jarablus line,” underlining that the campaign would kick-off soon.
As the U.S. and Turkey together provide “air protection,” armed forces from the Free Syrian Army (FSA) will launch an offensive against ISIL.
Officials stressed that the Turkish Armed Forces will not put boots on the ground, though action will be taken against ISIL elements along the Turkey-Syria border.
The Turkish military will hit ISIL targets in Syria by strikes launched from Turkish territory, they said.
Turkey starts with the establishment of ‘safe zone’ north Syria
(23.11.2015) Backed by U.S. and Turkish fighter jets, the Syrian rebel group of the Levant Front raised up Sunday its movements on the borderline with Turkey northern Syria to help establish a possible “safe zone” with the support of Turkey, military sources reported.
Turkey warns Russia over border security
The warning was conveyed to Russian Ambassador to Turkey Andrei Karlov on Nov. 19, as he was summoned to the Foreign Ministry in reaction to Russian air strikes on Turkmen villages in northwestern Syria only a few kilometers from the Turkish border, daily Hürriyet has learned from reliable sources.
Turkey drawing up military equipment to border with Syria
Turkey is drawing up military equipment to the border with Syria in Hatay province, the Turkish Haber7 newspaper reported Nov.24.
The decision was made after the Turkish Air Force shot down Russian military aircraft in the Turkish airspace, according to the newspaper.
U.S., Japan naval exercises make ‚big step forward‘
The 100,000 ton U.S. aircraft carrier participated in the annual exercise along with six other U.S. ships and around 25 Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force (JMSDF) vessels.
Prince Charles: Climate Change is to blame for War in Syria
Prince Charles, heir to the British throne, has stepped in the climate issue again, by suggesting that climate change in Syria is the root cause of their barbarous civil war.
According to Charles;
“And, in fact, there’s very good evidence indeed that one of the major reasons for this horror in Syria, funnily enough was a drought that lasted for about five or six years, which meant that huge numbers of people in the end had to leave the land.”
Kerry to Netanyahu: Let‘s Work Together to Fight Palestinian Terrorism and Restore Calm
Speaking in Jerusalem on his first visit since the breakdown in peace talks, U.S. secretary of state says Israel has the right to defend herself against Palestinian terror attacks.
Abschuss Kampfjet: Putin nennt Türkei „Helfershelfer von Terroristen“
„Wollen Sie, dass die Nato dem IS in die Hände spielt?“ Er hoffe, dass die internationale Gemeinschaft stark genug sein werde, um vereint gegen das Böse zu kämpfen.
Tatsächlich hat die Türkei die Nato-Bündnispartner zu einer Sondersitzung gerufen. Sie findet ab 17 Uhr in Brüssel statt.