China's defense ministry voices firm opposition to US arms sales to China's Taiwan region

China's Ministry of National Defense on Friday voiced firm opposition to the United States' arms sales to China's Taiwan region.

Russia’s UN mission castigates Ukrainian attack on LPR hospital as war crime by Kiev, West - VIDEO

 

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Wests Decision To Increase Arms Supplies To Kiev Will Lead To More Casualties - Moscow

 

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More heavy weapons for Ukraine ‘in the near future’: NATO chief

 

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 Ukraine can expect more deliveries of heavy weapons from Western countries soon, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said in an interview with German media on Sunday.

US Nearly Doubles Weapons Sales to NATO Members in 2022: Media

 

American weapons sales to NATO states nearly doubled in number and value in 2022, Foreign Policy magazine reported on Thursday.

Nineteen Trains With Arms Sent By US To Europe Via Greek Port This Month Alone -Port Chief

The US has sent 19 trains with military equipment through the Greek port of Alexandroupolis to Europe in December alone, chairman of the port authority Konstantinos Chatzimichail said on Tuesday.

Global arms sales rise for 7th year despite supply chain issues

Sales of arms and military services by the world’s 100 biggest defence companies rose 1.9 percent to $592BN in 2021 despite supply chain issues that held up shipments of critical components, according to new data from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI).

West increases arms supplies to Ukraine instead of humanitarian aid — diplomat - TASS

Instead of increasing supply of humanitarian aid to Ukraine, Western countries are pumping the country with weapons, Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said at a news briefing on Tuesday.

Report: Germany Approved Weapons Exports Worth Record 9bln Euros in 2021 | Farsnews Agency

(FNA)- Angela Merkel’s government has approved record 9 billion euros worth of weapons exports this year, DPA reported, citing Economy Ministry data.

Mexico sues US-based gun makers seeking $10 BILLION in damages over illegal arms trafficking

 

Mexico is suing multiple major US gun makers, accusing them of negligent business practices that allegedly spawned illegal arms flows over the border, resulting in rampant violence and numerous Mexican deaths.

Report: Middle East Sees Biggest Import of Arms in Last 5 Years - FARS

 International arms sales and purchases have levelled off after years of sharp growth, with deliveries of major weapons staying at the same level between 2011-2015 and 2016-2020, according to a leading defence think-tank.

Italian officials & German firm face lawsuit over arms sales to Saudi Arabia

A complaint has been filed by a coalition of human rights groups against Italian government officials and a major European arms manufacturer over their alleged involvement in the aerial bombing of Yemen.

Iran condemns US arms flow to Middle East

Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif slammed the US arms sales to the Middle East for fueling conflicts, the state TV reported Thursday.

NATO chief urges European allies & Canada to ramp up defense spending

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg is urging European allies and Canada to keep ramping up defense spending.

One year of turbulence leaves Europe-US relations in question

Once one of the most privileged relationships, the ties between Europe and the United States saw a turbulent 2017 with the election of Donald Trump as US president.

Amnesty urges Greece to scrap Saudi arms sale as war in Yemen continues

Amnesty International is urging the Greek government to scrap a controversial arms sale to Saudi Arabia, saying the weapons could be used against civilians in the ongoing war in Yemen, AP reports.

Ottawa probes claims Saudi Arabia used Canadian-made weapons against own citizens

Ottawa said it is investigating local media reports claiming that Saudi Arabia deployed Canadian-made combat hardware against its own civilians. Opposition and human rights groups are calling on the government to suspend arms exports to Riyadh.

UK activists demand end to Saudi Arabia, UAE arms sales

Campaign groups and legal experts have called on the UK to end arm sales to Saudi Arabia and its allies, warning that continuing to do so may be in violation of international law.

Colombia FARC rebels complete handing over of weapons

The municipality of Mesetas in the department of Meta saw the final act on Tuesday of the disarmament of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC), formerly Colombia's largest guerrilla group.

US, Saudi Arabia ink deals worth blns USD

The United States and Saudi Arabia signed on Saturday defense and business deals worth billions of US dollars as part of the US President Donald Trump's visit.