Monday, 16 Jun 2025
America Age
  • Trending
  • World
  • Politics
  • Opinion
  • Business
    • Economy
    • Real Estate
    • Money
    • Crypto & NFTs
  • Tech
  • Lifestyle
    • Lifestyle
    • Food
    • Travel
    • Fashion / Beauty
    • Art & Books
    • Culture
  • Health
  • Sports
  • Entertainment
Font ResizerAa
America AgeAmerica Age
Search
  • Trending
  • World
  • Politics
  • Opinion
  • Business
    • Economy
    • Real Estate
    • Money
    • Crypto & NFTs
  • Tech
  • Lifestyle
    • Lifestyle
    • Food
    • Travel
    • Fashion / Beauty
    • Art & Books
    • Culture
  • Health
  • Sports
  • Entertainment
Have an existing account? Sign In
Follow US
© 2024 America Age. All Rights Reserved.
America Age > Blog > World > Russia-Ukraine war latest: NATO kicks off U.S.-led war games in Baltic Sea
World

Russia-Ukraine war latest: NATO kicks off U.S.-led war games in Baltic Sea

Enspirers | Editorial Board
Share
Russia-Ukraine war latest: NATO kicks off U.S.-led war games in Baltic Sea
SHARE

LONDON — It has been 102 days since Russia began its brutal invasion of Ukraine. Despite tensions rising, NATO began naval exercises in the Baltic Sea along with aspiring members Finland and Sweden. Spain and the U.K. promised Kyiv weaponry, and Russian President Vladimir Putin retaliated with a warning that Moscow would hit new targets if it continued.

Contents
NATO’s war gamesPutin’s warningMilitary assistanceZelensky visits frontline

NATO’s war games

Large warship beneath cloudy skies against a background of a city skyline.Large warship beneath cloudy skies against a background of a city skyline.

Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge of the U.S. Navy in a harbor in Stockholm, Sweden, on Friday. (Reinaldo Ubilla/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

On Sunday, NATO kicked off a two-week naval exercise in the Baltic Sea that includes more than 7,000 marines, airmen and sailors from 16 countries including Finland and Sweden — who officially applied to the international alliance last month.

Over 45 ships and more than 75 aircraft are also taking part in the Baltic operations coined BALTOPS 22. The U.S.-led games, which began in 1972, are reportedly not in response to any specific threat.

“In past iterations of BALTOPS we’ve talked about meeting the challenges of tomorrow,” Vice Adm. Gene Black, commander of the Naval Striking and Support Forces NATO and U.S. 6th Fleet, said. “Those challenges are upon us — in the here and now.”

He added: “BALTOPS 22 highlights our past investments and shows our collective partnership and capabilities as we recognize the importance of ‘freedom of the seas’ and the vital role the Baltic plays in European prosperity.”

Putin’s warning

Vladimir Putin.Vladimir Putin.

Vladimir Putin delivers an address to the participants of the Bolshaya Peremena All-Russian contest for school students through a video link on June 1. (Mikhail Metzel/Sputnik/AFP/AFP via Getty Images)

Putin issued a stark warning on Sunday that the military would strike new targets if the West continued to supply Ukraine with long-range missiles. Speaking on Russian-state TV, Rossiya-1, the Kremlin leader said: “We will strike at those targets which we have not yet been hitting.” However, Putin did not specify what those targets were.

Military assistance

The Ukrainian military is expected to receive more weapons from both Spain and Britain. On Sunday, the Madrid-based newspaper El Pais reported that government sources in Spain said that Leopard battle tanks and antiaircraft missiles would be sent to Ukraine in a bid to step up Spain’s military support to the country. Meanwhile, the U.K. is expected to donate several M270 multiple launch rocket systems — which can strike targets up to 50 miles away.

Despite Putin’s warning, the U.K.’s defense secretary, Ben Wallace, argued that the assistance is justified. “As Russia’s tactics change, so must our support to Ukraine,” he said. “If the international community continues its support, I believe Ukraine can win.”

Zelensky visits frontline

Volodymyr Zelensky, wearing a T-shirt and cargo pants, looks into the eyes of a service member as he shakes the hand, near five other service members, all wearing battle fatigues.Volodymyr Zelensky, wearing a T-shirt and cargo pants, looks into the eyes of a service member as he shakes the hand, near five other service members, all wearing battle fatigues.

Working trip of the President of Ukraine to the Zaporizhzhia region and Donbas on Sunday. (Ukrainian Presidential Press Service)

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visited soldiers on the frontlines in the east of Ukraine on Sunday. He met troops in the Donbas region and met with fighters in Lysychansk, which is situated across from Severodonetsk — where Ukrainians are fighting back against Russian forces.

“I want to thank you for your great work, for your service, for protecting all of us, our state,” Zelensky told soldiers. “I am grateful to everyone. Take care of yourselves!”

Share This Article
Twitter Email Copy Link Print
Previous Article Jake Gyllenhaal Explores an Alien Planet in ‘Strange World’ Teaser From Disney Animation (Video) Jake Gyllenhaal Explores an Alien Planet in ‘Strange World’ Teaser From Disney Animation (Video)
Next Article Matthew McConaughey calls for ‘gun responsibility’ in op-ed Matthew McConaughey calls for ‘gun responsibility’ in op-ed

Your Trusted Source for Accurate and Timely Updates!

Our commitment to accuracy, impartiality, and delivering breaking news as it happens has earned us the trust of a vast audience. Stay ahead with real-time updates on the latest events, trends.
FacebookLike
TwitterFollow
InstagramFollow
LinkedInFollow
MediumFollow
QuoraFollow
- Advertisement -
Ad image

Popular Posts

Iranian journalists say they’re being muzzled over reporting port explosion

Iranian journalists have warned of a media crackdown after a collection of incidents, the latest…

By Enspirers | Editorial Board

Wynonna Judd to Welcome Brandi Carlile, Kelsea Ballerini & More for The Judds: Love Is Alive Concert Special

Wynonna Judd is set to pay tribute to a special concert moment she shared with…

By Enspirers | Editorial Board

Venus wasn’t all the time hell, scientists say. It might have had seashores.

It is doable that Venus and Earth as soon as concurrently existed as nice worlds…

By Enspirers | Editorial Board

Fully preserved ‘A Christmas Story’ house is up for sale, leg lamp and all: See the pics!

Peter Billingsley stars in 1983's "A Christmas Story." (Photo: MGM/courtesy Everett Collection)We triple dog dare…

By Enspirers | Editorial Board

You Might Also Like

Iran threatens to go away nuclear weapons treaty as Israeli bombing enters fourth day
World

Iran threatens to go away nuclear weapons treaty as Israeli bombing enters fourth day

By Enspirers | Editorial Board
G7 summit to start out amid Trump commerce tensions and Iran-Israel disaster – US politics reside
World

G7 summit to start out amid Trump commerce tensions and Iran-Israel disaster – US politics reside

By Enspirers | Editorial Board
Air India aircraft crash: investigators to look at pilots’ voice recordings
World

Air India aircraft crash: investigators to look at pilots’ voice recordings

By Enspirers | Editorial Board
Topic of The Mortician hints at unsolved ‘serious’ legal misdeeds linked to mortuary scandal
World

Topic of The Mortician hints at unsolved ‘serious’ legal misdeeds linked to mortuary scandal

By Enspirers | Editorial Board
America Age
Facebook Twitter Youtube

About US


America Age: Your instant connection to breaking stories and live updates. Stay informed with our real-time coverage across politics, tech, entertainment, and more. Your reliable source for 24/7 news.

Company
  • About Us
  • Newsroom Policies & Standards
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Careers
  • Media & Community Relations
  • WP Creative Group
  • Accessibility Statement
Contact Us
  • Contact Us
  • Contact Customer Care
  • Advertise
  • Licensing & Syndication
  • Request a Correction
  • Contact the Newsroom
  • Send a News Tip
  • Report a Vulnerability
Terms of Use
  • Digital Products Terms of Sale
  • Terms of Service
  • Privacy Policy
  • Cookie Settings
  • Submissions & Discussion Policy
  • RSS Terms of Service
  • Ad Choices
© 2024 America Age. All Rights Reserved.
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Lost your password?