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CrossTalk Bullhorns | QUARANTINE EDITION | American Brezhnev

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The end of a love story? Will tensions in the U.S.-German relationship determine the fate of NATO? And, if elected, will Joe Biden be America’s version of the Soviet ruler Leonid Brezhnev? CrossTalking with Glenn Diesen & George Szamuely. Subscribe to RT! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpwvZwUam-URkxB7g4USKpg?sub_confirmation=1 RT LIVE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IFAcqaNzNSc Check out http://rt.com Like us on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/RTnews Follow … Read more CrossTalk Bullhorns | QUARANTINE EDITION | American Brezhnev

‘Germany’s delinquent’ | Trump orders withdrawal of nearly 12,000 troops from NATO ally

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The US will begin redeploying troops stationed in Germany within weeks – nearly 12,000 personnel will move. Max Otte, economist and a member of Chancellor Merkel’s CDU party, shares his thoughts on this issue. READ MORE: https://on.rt.com/an60 Subscribe to RT! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpwvZwUam-URkxB7g4USKpg?sub_confirmation=1 RT LIVE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IFAcqaNzNSc Check out http://rt.com Like us on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/RTnews Follow us on … Read more ‘Germany’s delinquent’ | Trump orders withdrawal of nearly 12,000 troops from NATO ally

Trump Defends Plan to Pull Out 12,000 Troops From Germany Over ‘Delinquent’ NATO Fees

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President Donald Trump is defending the decision to pull U.S. troops out of Germany, telling reporters “we’re reducing the force because they’re not paying their bills. It’s very simple. They’re delinquent.” He added that he might rethink the decision to pull troops out of Germany “if they start paying their bills.” The U.S. will bring … Read more Trump Defends Plan to Pull Out 12,000 Troops From Germany Over ‘Delinquent’ NATO Fees

US plans to withdraw troops from German bases

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The US has formally announced plans to withdraw 11,900 troops stationed in Germany, in what has been described as a significant blow to the post-War alliance. FRANCE 24’s international affairs commentator Douglas Herbert says while on the surface the decision is part of a broader geo-political shift to focus on Asia, on a deeper level … Read more US plans to withdraw troops from German bases

US & NATO intercepted by Russian fighter jets over neutral waters

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Russian fighter jets were scrambled in order to intercept US and NATO aircraft over the neutral waters of the Black and the Barents sea, not far from the Russian border, according to the Russian MoD. RT LIVE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IFAcqaNzNSc Check out http://rt.com Like us on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/RTnews Follow us on VK https://vk.com/rt_international Follow us on Twitter … Read more US & NATO intercepted by Russian fighter jets over neutral waters

Could the US shut down the Open Skies treaty? | Inside Story

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It’s known as one of the pillars of global security after the end of the Cold War. The Open Skies treaty allows the U.S., Russia, Canada and European countries to fly over each other’s territories and monitor military activity. But earlier this year, President Donald Trump announced Washington wants to withdraw from the pact. U.S. … Read more Could the US shut down the Open Skies treaty? | Inside Story

France stocks airplanes as companies lack room with air travel fall

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The airline industry is going through its worst-ever crisis because of the coronavirus pandemic. Planes are grounded all over the world and companies lack of room to store them. In France, a decommissioned NATO base has found a new purpose, as FRANCE 24’s James André and Benoît Perrochais report. Subscribe to France 24 now: http://f24.my/youtubeEN … Read more France stocks airplanes as companies lack room with air travel fall

France suspends role in NATO naval mission over tensions with Turkey

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France has informed NATO that it is suspending its involvement in a naval operation in the Mediterranean after the results of a probe into an incident between French and Turkish warships, an official at the Armed Forces ministry said on Wednesday. Subscribe to France 24 now: http://f24.my/youtubeEN FRANCE 24 live news stream: all the latest news 24/7 … Read more France suspends role in NATO naval mission over tensions with Turkey

France suspends naval mission as Turkish tensions rise

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France has informed NATO it will temporarily suspend involvement in a naval operation in the Mediterranean. Marc Pierini, visiting scholar, Carnegie Europe, says the announcement comes amid rising tensions with fellow alliance member Turkey. Subscribe to France 24 now: http://f24.my/youtubeEN FRANCE 24 live news stream: all the latest news 24/7 http://f24.my/YTliveEN Visit our website: http://www.france24.com … Read more France suspends naval mission as Turkish tensions rise

Trans-Atlantic troubles?

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As the U.S. fails to control COVID-19 at home, will the European Union bar American travelers when it opens its borders to some countries from July 1? And as trade disputes, tariff threats, and disagreements over NATO budgets and defense create uncertainty, where is the U.S.-EU alliance heading? Is the U.S. role changing, and what … Read more Trans-Atlantic troubles?

In Germany’s K-town, fears for the economy as Trump threatens to withdraw US troops

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American President Donald Trump is threatening to withdraw thousands of American troops from Germany. He accuses Germany of not contributing enough to NATO. The overall number of US soldiers based in Germany dropped massively at the end of the Cold War. But the country still hosts more troops than any other European country. FRANCE 24 … Read more In Germany’s K-town, fears for the economy as Trump threatens to withdraw US troops

Peace sells but who’s buying? | Trump complains NATO is taking advantage of the US

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At a joint press conference with the Polish president Andrzej Duda, Donald Trump announced that he intends to relocate American troops from Germany to Poland and other European destinations. The US president also took the opportunity to take a stab at Germany, calling its NATO ally out for not treating the US ‘fairly’. Subscribe to … Read more Peace sells but who’s buying? | Trump complains NATO is taking advantage of the US

Trump: NATO Countries Not Spending ‘Fair Share’ on Defense

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“We will be only satisfied when all members are paying their fair share,” President Trump said Wednesday about NATO members during a joint press conference with the president of Poland. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/2TwO8Gm QUICKTAKE ON SOCIAL: Follow QuickTake on Twitter: twitter.com/quicktake Like QuickTake on Facebook: facebook.com/quicktake Follow QuickTake on Instagram: instagram.com/quicktake Subscribe … Read more Trump: NATO Countries Not Spending ‘Fair Share’ on Defense

Analysis: could Sirte be next flashpoint in Libyan conflict?

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French President Emmanuel Macron has rebuked Turkey over its intervention in Libya. Ankara correspondent Jasper Mortimer says the exchange follows a confrontation between the navies of the two Nato allies on June 10. Attention is now focused on the Libyan city of Sirte, with Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on Saturday saying his country has … Read more Analysis: could Sirte be next flashpoint in Libyan conflict?