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Boeing 737 Crash in Lithuania Sparks Terrorism Concerns

A Swiftair Boeing 737-400 cargo jet, operating on behalf of DHL, crashed on final approach to Vilnius Airport, impacting a residential building and catching fire. The crash resulted in one crew member's death and injuries to three others, with no ground casualties. The cause is under investigation, with possibilities including technical failure or human error, though terrorism hasn't been ruled out. The incident occurred after normal communication with air traffic control, but contact was lost before switching to the tower frequency.

via One Mile at a Time|

#aviation-accident #boeing-737 #crash-investigation

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DHL Cargo Plane Crash in Lithuania Leaves One Dead, Three Injured

A DHL cargo plane crashed near Vilnius, Lithuania, killing one of the four people onboard. The Boeing 737-476, operated by Swiftair, was en route from Leipzig, Germany, when it crashed into a building in a residential area. Emergency services responded promptly, and while departures at Vilnius Airport were delayed, operations resumed shortly after. One incoming flight was diverted to Riga, Latvia. The crash did not disrupt overall airport operations.

via ABC News|

#dhl #emergency-response #lithuania

international-relations2 years ago•3 min saved

"Biden's Strong Defense of Ukraine Echoes in NATO Speech Following Zelenskyy Meeting"

President Joe Biden drew a parallel between Ukraine's battle against Russia and eastern European nations' fight to break free from the Soviet Union's Communist hold in a speech at Vilnius University, concluding the NATO summit. Biden reaffirmed the United States' commitment to Ukraine and its defense of freedom, stating that the country remains unbroken. He also recognized Lithuania's struggle for independence and praised the Baltic nations' entry into NATO. Biden called for unity among NATO allies to address various challenges, including Russian aggression, economic competition with China, climate change, and emerging technologies.

via USA TODAY|

#international-relations #joe-biden #nato

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"NATO Summit in Vilnius: Tensions Rise as Russia Accuses NATO of Treating Them as an Enemy"

As NATO leaders convene in Vilnius, Lithuania, for a summit, the article highlights the dark history of the city, which was the site of brutal massacres during the Nazi-led destruction of European Jewry. The Lithuanian bourgeoisie, known for its bitter anticommunism and antisemitism, collaborated with the Nazis in the mass slaughter of Jews. The article criticizes the lack of acknowledgment of this history by NATO leaders and the rehabilitation of Nazi collaborators in Lithuania. It argues that the whitewashing of these crimes is part of NATO's agenda and highlights the ongoing proxy war in Ukraine driven by lies.

via WSWS|

#historyworld-war-ii #holocaust #lithuania

opinion2 years ago•2 min saved

"NATO's Vilnius Summit: Ukraine's Potential Membership and Georgia's Setback"

The author reflects on their experience during the violent clashes in Vilnius, Lithuania in 1991, when the Soviet Army attempted to suppress protests against Soviet rule. They argue that the world should not forget the atrocities committed during that time and caution against Ukraine joining NATO, given the historical context and the potential for escalating tensions with Russia.

via Compact Mag|

#baltic-states #gorbachev #nato

international-relations2 years ago•1 min saved

Ukraine Urges NATO for Membership Signal at Vilnius Summit

The Ukrainian Parliament has adopted an appeal to the participants of the NATO Summit in Vilnius, calling for guarantees of Ukraine's full membership in the Alliance and a mechanism for inviting it to NATO. The appeal also seeks support for President Zelensky's Peace Formula and the establishment of a crisis consultation mechanism with Ukraine. Ukrainian parliamentarians highlight the country's progress in Euro-Atlantic integration and military standards compatibility with NATO. The summit participants are urged to recognize the inexpediency of Ukraine's completion of the NATO Membership Action Plan and to make a strategic decision to invite Ukraine to join NATO.

via Ukrinform|

#international-relations #membership #nato-summit

international-relations2 years ago•1 min saved

Ukraine's Push for NATO Membership Gains Momentum

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba reiterated his call for a political decision on Ukraine's NATO membership during a phone call with his Swedish counterpart Tobias Billström. Kuleba also expressed his wish for Sweden to successfully complete its process of joining NATO at the upcoming summit in Vilnius. The conversation also touched on Ukraine's potential accession to the EU and the establishment of a Special Tribunal for the crime of Russian aggression. Ukraine seeks security guarantees and a clear path to full membership, rather than relying solely on assurances made in 2008.

via Ukrinform|

#dmytro-kuleba #international-relations #nato

politics2 years ago•3 min saved

NATO's stance on Ukraine's security assurances and enlargement discussed ahead of summit.

Ukraine is unlikely to receive a full invitation to join NATO while engaged in a full-scale war, according to the US ambassador to the alliance, Julianne Smith. However, NATO is still negotiating language to signal its long-term commitment to Ukraine and is trying to find a way to show that at the upcoming summit in Vilnius. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has been imploring NATO leaders to put Ukraine on a concrete path to accession, but NATO is currently working on a two-part package for Ukraine, focusing on practical support and the political question of what rhetoric to use around Ukraine's bid.

via POLITICO Europe|

#long-term-commitment #nato #politics

international-relations2 years ago•1 min saved

Eastern European Leaders Affirm Support for Ukraine and Moldova's EU Path

The leaders of the Bucharest Nine have pledged to continue helping Ukraine, including by military, financial and humanitarian support. They also called on Russia to immediately stop hostilities and unconditionally withdraw its forces from the territory of Ukraine. The leaders of the Bucharest Nine also strongly support Ukraine’s Euro–Atlantic aspirations and reiterate the Bucharest 2008 decision that Ukraine will become a member of NATO. They expect to upgrade their political relations with Ukraine to a new level in Vilnius and launch a new political track that will lead to Ukraine’s membership in NATO, once conditions allow.

via Ukrinform|

#bucharest-nine #international-relations #nato