Zwei RT-Korrespondenten und ein TASS-Reporter sind beim Beschuss eines Pressekonvois an der tĂŒrkisch-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: TĂŒrkei wechselt auf Seite der Terroristen
Nach dem Abschuss eines russischen Su-24-Bombers an der Grenze zu Syrien ist die TĂŒrkei auf die Seite der Terroristen gewechselt, erklĂ€rte Gilbert Collard, Abgeordneter der Nationalversammlung Frankreichs, am Dienstag in Paris.
Ex-Oberstleutnant der Bundeswehr zu Su-24-Abschuss: TĂŒrkei hat doppelbödige Politik
Ankara falle auch der NATO, der westlichen Allianz, die gegen den IS kĂ€mpft, in den RĂŒcken, so Rose, „indem sie nĂ€mlich beispielsweise die Bodentruppen, die kurdischen Bodentruppen bombardiert, indem der gesamte Nachschub an Waffen, an Munition, an Logistik ĂŒber tĂŒrkischen Boden an den IS lĂ€uft und gelaufen ist.“
Seiner Meinung nach könnte der Vorfall aber auch deutliche politische Ursachen haben: „Sie [die TĂŒrkei] ist ein erklĂ€rter Gegner des PrĂ€sidenten Assad. Und die tĂŒrkische Politik ist extrem doppelbödig.“
Pentagon kann Verletzung tĂŒrkischer Grenze durch Su-24 nicht bestĂ€tigen
Das Pentagon kann nicht bestĂ€tigen, dass sich der russische Su-24-Kampfjet zum Zeitpunkt seines Abschusses im tĂŒrkischen Luftraum befand. âDer Zwischenfall ereignete sich an der Grenze. Das ist alles, was ich Ihnen sagen kannâ, teilte Pentagon-Sprecher Steve Warren am Dienstag in Washington mit.
Swedish foreign affairs minister concerned about incident with Russiaâs jet in Syria
Minister for Foreign Affairs of Sweden Margot Wallstrom who is visiting Finland, has raised concerns about the incident with downing of Russiaâs 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.“ â@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. Babacanâs portfolio will go to former Finance Minister Mehmet Sismek.
Pressekonferenz von Putin zum Abschuss der Su-24 – Deutsche Ăbersetzung
Der russische PrĂ€sident Wladimir Putin hat in einer Pressekonferenz den Abschuss eines russischen Kampfflugzeuges durch das tĂŒrkische MilitĂ€r als einen âDolchstoĂâ gegen Russland bezeichnet und der TĂŒrkei vorgeworfen, als âUnterstĂŒtzer der Terroristenâ zu agieren. Zudem wies Putin darauf hin, dass die SU-24 nach russischen Radaraufzeichnungen zum Zeitpunkt des Abschusses einen Kilometer von der tĂŒrkischen 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 stĂŒndlichen Radionachrichten und -berichten, sowie im 100s-Videoformat der tagesschau verschweigt die ARD konsequent, dass sich der heute Morgen von der tĂŒrkischen Luftwaffe abgeschossene russische Kampfjet im syrischen Luftraum befand. Die BILD titelt schon: „Putin attackiert TĂŒrkei“.
AnschlÀge auf Wahlbeobachter: Mehrere Tote bei Explosion auf Sinai-Halbinsel
Dort sollen rund 50 Richter untergebracht gewesen sein, die die zweite Phase der Parlamentswahlen in Ăgypten ĂŒberwacht hatten. Ein Angreifer habe in einem der RĂ€ume 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 Turkeyâs version of events, blames âincursionâ of Russian jet
âThe incident happened at the border,â Col. Warren said. âThese things are not as clean as they are in the movies.â
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
Turkeyâs military attachĂ© was summoned to Russiaâs 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 TĂŒrkei-Besuch ab
âDer PrĂ€sident hat unmissverstĂ€ndlich gesagt, dass die russisch-tĂŒrkischen Beziehungen hiervon nicht unberĂŒhrt bleibenâ, sagte Lawrow. Deshalb sage er sein fĂŒr Mittwoch geplantes Treffen mit dem tĂŒrkischen Amtskollegen im Rahmen des gemeinsamen Rats fĂŒr strategische Planung ab.
Putin: Russischer Jet im syrischen Luftraum mit Luft-Luft-Rakete attackiert
Am Dienstagvormittag hatte das tĂŒrkische MilitĂ€r nach eigenen Angaben ein ânicht identifiziertes MilitĂ€rflugzeugâ an der Grenze zu Syrien abgeschossen. Kurz darauf lieĂ das russische Verteidigungsministerium wissen, dass in Syrien ein russischer Jagdbomber vom Typ Su-24 âvermutlich durch Beschuss vom Bodenâ zum Absturz gebracht worden sei.
Nach tĂŒrkischen Angaben verletzte die Maschine den Luftraum der TĂŒrkei.
Turkey, US to begin op for ISIL-free zone in Syria
(18.11.2015) Military and diplomatic sources told HĂŒrriyet that Kerry was referring to âa cleaning operationâ to be conducted in a 98-kilometer long zone on the so-called âMare-Jarablus line,â underlining that the campaign would kick-off soon.
As the U.S. and Turkey together provide âair protection,â 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 âsafe zoneâ 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 âsafe zoneâ 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 HĂŒrriyet 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;
âAnd, in fact, thereâs 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.â
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 TĂŒrkei „Helfershelfer von Terroristen“
„Wollen Sie, dass die Nato dem IS in die HĂ€nde spielt?“ Er hoffe, dass die internationale Gemeinschaft stark genug sein werde, um vereint gegen das Böse zu kĂ€mpfen.
TatsĂ€chlich hat die TĂŒrkei die Nato-BĂŒndnispartner zu einer Sondersitzung gerufen. Sie findet ab 17 Uhr in BrĂŒssel statt.
Russian-Iranian talks: Vladimir Putin had talks with President of Iran Hassan Rouhani in Tehran.
(23.11.2015) (Answering a journalist‘s question on the situation in Syria.)
Vladimir Putin: I have a positive assessment of our pilotsâ work. Today, I informed our Iranian friends about these matters and we exchanged views on the situation in Syria.
As for our troopsâ actions, this is a complex operation involving major satellite support and various air force resources. These include attack planes, bombers, strategic missile-carrying bombers, fighter jets that are covering them, and two fleet groupings in the Caspian and Mediterranean seas, including missile carriers which are striking from the Caspian Sea basin. Naturally, all this is done in agreement with our Iranian partners; I think it would simply be impossible without their participation.
This is complicated, extensive work in coordination and technology maintenance, which serves as evidence of our officersâ and troopsâ high level of training. These efforts are bringing positive results and our joint assessment was constructive. But I want to say again that there is no other option for resolving the Syrian problem in the long-term other than through political negotiations.
Khamenei: „Iran steht hinter konstruktiver Politik Moskaus in Syrien“
(23.11.2015) Er teile mit Putin den Standpunkt, dass die politische Zukunft Syriens nicht von auĂen, sondern vom syrischen Volk selbst bestimmt werden mĂŒsse, sagte Khamenei. „Mit Ihrer Syrienpolitik haben Sie fĂŒr ihr Land und fĂŒr sich selbst sehr viel Kredit in der Region gewonnen“, sagte der Geistliche, der nach der iranischen Verfassung das letzte Wort in allen strategischen Belangen hat.