CRIME SEQUENCE RECONSTRUCTION
(OCTOBER 2022 - 1/2)
PART 13/16
(BASED ON NORDSTREAM FILES MASTER DATA-FILE)
...previously: PART 12 (SEPTEMBER 2022)
SUMMARY
Part 13 of larger series examining the Nord Stream pipeline incidents.
Exploring DATA from October (1st - 12th) 2022, contextualizing the incident
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
The UK is the perpetrator.
The USA decided to withdraw from Baltic sea before bombing happened.
Norway was the whistleblower.
Nordstream shareholders Germany and France knew about the threat
USA took leadership in protecting Trans-Atlantic alliance
NATO Deter and Defend protected the perpetrator against Russian retaliation
The cover-up to save NATO and Trans-Atlantic alliance
Events in chronological order grouped - SEPTEMBER 2022 (26 - 31 Sept.) day-by-day:
SATURDAY 1 OCTOBER 2022
DON´T DO THIS?
On 1 Oct 2022 "Liz Truss was told: don’t do this. Her attitude was: I don’t care"
She always wanted to hit the ground running as PM.
But she’s been poleaxed by her first big policy announcement.
Despite the resulting chaos, she genuinely believes this is a temporary slip-up.
She always wanted to hit the ground running as PM.
But she’s been poleaxed by her first big policy announcement.
Despite the resulting chaos, she genuinely believes this is a temporary slip-up.
RADAKIN INDIRECTLY BLAMES RUSSIA VIA CLAIM EU BELIEVES IT WAS RUSSIA
RADAKIN JUSTIFIES UK´S RESOLVE TO CANCEL PIPELINES
UK WORRYING AGAINST RUSSIAN RETALIATION
On 1 Oct 2022 Putin could launch attacks on West in SPACE says head of Britain's armed forces Admiral Sir Tony Radakin. Sir Tony Radakin said Russia would be heavily targeted by Western allies it would garner a strong response and be hurt significantly. He argued "The UK had the resolve to see the crisis through and overcome the impending threats of Russian aggression." The 56-year-old went on to argue that Putin did not want war with NATO. At the same time the united front shown by the Western powers has been a huge incentive for the people of Ukraine. European leaders believe both explosions were an intentional act carried out on the Kremlin's orders. Sir Tony declined to blame Russia but said they had the capabilities to damage the Continent and Ukraine on information battles.
On 1 Oct 2022 BBC:Vladimir Putin could 'attack UK communications from space', warns army chief
Vladimir Putin could launch an attack on the UK from space bringing down its communications systems and isolating it from the world, reportedly warned the head of the Britain's armed forces
Sir Tony has put into the spotlight the full array of options that Putin could use against the West from sabotage subs and nuclear missiles to an information war.
Meanwhile, an attack on GPS systems could disrupt sat-nav systems, potentially causing grief for civilians as well as security forces.
Vladimir Putin could launch an attack on the UK from space bringing down its communications systems and isolating it from the world, reportedly warned the head of the Britain's armed forces
Sir Tony has put into the spotlight the full array of options that Putin could use against the West from sabotage subs and nuclear missiles to an information war.
Meanwhile, an attack on GPS systems could disrupt sat-nav systems, potentially causing grief for civilians as well as security forces.
On 1 Oct 2022 TASS, @tassagency_en: UK offers assistance to Denmark in investigating sabotage at Nord Stream
On 1 Oct 2022 TASS, @tassagency_en: Russian diplomat slams London’s assistance in investigation into pipeline incident. Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said that the UK’s offer to assist Denmark in the investigation into sabotage at the Nord Stream and Nord Stream 2 gas pipelines resembled "foxes fighting for chickens’ rights."
"The UK offered Denmark its help in investigating sabotage at Nord Streams, the office of [UK] Prime Minister [Liz Truss] reported. Foxes are fighting for chickens’ rights," the diplomat wrote on her Telegram channel on Saturday.
"ARMED ATTACK" COULD BE CONSIDERED CAUSUS BELI TRIGGERING WAR
RUSSIA COULD ATTACK PERPETRATOR WITHOUT TRIGGERING ARTICLE 5
On 1 Oct 2022 - UK/DK: UK Embassy DK 🇬🇧 🇩🇰 @UKinDenmark: "Today Prime Minister @trussliz met Danish Prime Minister Frederiksen in London and discussed the damage to the Nord Stream pipelines @Statsmin"
On 1 Oct 2022 UK's Truss meets Danish counterpart, discuss Nord Stream 'sabotage'
"They agreed the incidents were clearly an act of sabotage," Truss's office said in a statement.
THINGS CAN HAPPEN THAT WE HAVE NOT HAD THE IMAGINATION TO IMAGINE
On 1 Oct 2022 Mette Frederiksen: "Things can happen that we have not had the imagination to imagine" AND "We are vulnerable, we are worried, and we are in very, very close dialogue with our allies. No country can handle this task alone, says Mette Frederiksen... I listen a lot to what Putin says. Both in his speech yesterday, but also on other occasions. And I notice that it is said directly from Putin's side that several different weapons and methods may be used."
On 1 Oct 2022 "Prime Minister @TrussLiz today held talks with Danish PM Mette Frederiksen @Statsmin. They discussed the damage caused to the Nord Stream pipelines last week and stressed the need to stay united in the face of Russia’s illegal actions in Ukraine."
On 1 Oct 2022 Secretary General meets the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Denmark
On 1 Oct 2022 Mette Frederiksen meets Charles Michel on 01 Sept 2022.
It seems that there were some changes in planning and the meeting was day postponed.
On 1 Oct 2022 Mette Frederiksen meets Charles Michel on 01 Sept 2022.
It seems that there were some changes in planning and the meeting was day postponed.
On 01 Oct 2022 - DK: Danish island Bornholm hit with blackout after underwater power cable from Sweden is cut. A power outage has hit the Danish island of Bornholm after an underwater cable from Sweden was reportedly cut.
LEYEN KNOWS WHO DID IT, PLANS FOR FUTURE
ENERGY RELATIONS BETWEEN EU AND RUSSIA IRREVERSIBLE DESTROYED
On 1 Oct 2022 Ursula von der Leyen, @vonderleyen: "The task ahead of us is clear.
We need to reduce energy costs, while preserving a level-playing field in our single market.
We have to do this as Europeans, jointly, through a common solution.
This is what we will discuss in Prague with #EUCO leaders."
On 1 Oct 2022 - EU: For the European Political Community, meeting is the message
European Union leaders will discuss the security of crucial infrastructure when they meet in Prague next week following damage to the Nord Stream pipelines that many in the West have said was caused by sabotage.
DRONES OR SEAGULLS (184)
DRONES OR SEAGULLS (184)
SECURE MEETING ON OFFSHOTE
NORWEIGEAN PRIME MINISTER BRIEFS EQUINOR´S CEO OPEDAL
On 1 Oct 2022 After the Nord Stream 1 and 2 explosions and "unusual high" drone activity at Norwegian oil and gas installations, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre visited the Sleipner platform on Saturday. There he met the CEO of Equinor, Anders Opedal, and both informed the employees at the platform about the level of security at Norwegian oil and gas installations.
- Traveling offshore is always special. Today was perhaps a little extra special, opened Equinor CEO Anders Opedal.
After the session, questions from the audience were opened, and an employee asked a question that painted a picture of uncertainty and concern around all the drone observations that have been made near oil and gas installations in recent days.
- "This is very worrying, we don't know if it is boyish behavior or who is behind it, but how does the prime minister react to the drone observations?, was the question.
Støre responded by emphasizing the seriousness:
- "These are not boy pranks, and we take this seriously," said Støre.
On 1 Oct 2022 After the Nord Stream 1 and 2 explosions and "unusual high" drone activity at Norwegian oil and gas installations, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre visited the Sleipner platform on Saturday. There he met the CEO of Equinor, Anders Opedal, and both informed the employees at the platform about the level of security at Norwegian oil and gas installations.
- Traveling offshore is always special. Today was perhaps a little extra special, opened Equinor CEO Anders Opedal.
After the session, questions from the audience were opened, and an employee asked a question that painted a picture of uncertainty and concern around all the drone observations that have been made near oil and gas installations in recent days.
- "This is very worrying, we don't know if it is boyish behavior or who is behind it, but how does the prime minister react to the drone observations?, was the question.
Støre responded by emphasizing the seriousness:
- "These are not boy pranks, and we take this seriously," said Støre.
On 1 Oct 2022 Jonas Gahr Støre about the drone observations: - "These are not boy pranks"
Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and Equinor CEO Anders Opedal visited the Sleipner A platform in the North Sea on Saturday.
Following the Nord Stream 1 and 2 explosions as well as "unusually high" drone activity at Norwegian oil and gas installations, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr visited the Støre Sleipner A platform on Saturday.
"Traveling offshore is always special. Today was perhaps a little extra special", opened Equinor CEO Anders Opedal.
No threat information
Støre also repeated what he also said at another press conference on Friday:
"We have no information that there is a threat to us, but as the situation is now, it is wise and sensible to step up preparedness - and we are doing that", he said, and pointed to close cooperation with the companies operating on the Norwegian continental shelf...
US - SWEDEN DIPLOMACY
SELLING OVERPRICED US LNG
PROMOTIN EUROPEAN ENERGY SECURITY
On 1 Oct 2022 Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Call with Swedish Foreign Minister Linde
Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman spoke with Swedish Foreign Minister Ann Linde today about the apparent sabotage along the Nord Stream 1 and Nord Stream 2 pipelines. The United States is supporting Sweden and other European partners to investigate further. We remain united with our Allies and partners in our commitment to promoting European energy security. The United States and Sweden will continue to strengthen the close cooperation between our countries in the face of regional and global challenges, including Russia’s unprovoked war of aggression in Ukraine.
SULIVAN AVOIDS TO ANSWER WHO BENEFITS (030)
On 1 Oct 2022 TASS, @tassagency_en: US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan tried to avoid questions about who benefits from the broken energy ties between Moscow and the European Union when speaking about the Nord Stream incident, the Russian Embassy in Washington said in a statement
BLINKEN REPEATS "IT IS SABOTAGE" CLAIM (030)
On 1 Oct 2022 Secretary Antony Blinken, @SecBlinken: "We join Sweden and our @NATO Allies and European partners in rejecting and condemning any attempt to undermine European energy security, including the recent apparent sabotage along the Nord Stream 1 and Nord Stream 2 pipelines."
On 1 Oct 2022 Secretary Antony Blinken, @SecBlinken: "We join Sweden and our @NATO Allies and European partners in rejecting and condemning any attempt to undermine European energy security, including the recent apparent sabotage along the Nord Stream 1 and Nord Stream 2 pipelines."
PRE-PLANNED UK LED NATO JOINT WARRIOR EXERCISE
Between 1-12 October NATO forces participate in UK-led Exercise Joint Warrior
More than 11,000 personnel from NATO countries are participating in UK-led Exercise Joint Warrior. Taking place from 1 to 12 October, the biannual exercise includes defence against simulated attacks above, on, and below the water – extending from Cape Wrath and the Hebrides in the north, to the North Sea and the western Channel.
More than 11,000 personnel from NATO countries are participating in UK-led Exercise Joint Warrior. Taking place from 1 to 12 October, the biannual exercise includes defence against simulated attacks above, on, and below the water – extending from Cape Wrath and the Hebrides in the north, to the North Sea and the western Channel.
SUNDAY 2 OCTOBER 2022
DEFINES THE EVENT AS A HYBRID ATTACK
THE ROLE OF BORIS JOHNSON
TRUSS HAS GONE EVEN FURTHER
AND DONE WHAT WILL BE NEEDED TO FINISH THE JOB
TRUSS KNEW THREATS, SHE KNEW THE INFLUENCE OF UK ARMED FORCES
On 2 Oct 2022 Ben Wallace, Secretary of State for Defence, addressed Conservative Party Conference 2022 on our plan for defence. Andy Street and his excellent team here in Birmingham demonstrate quite the opposite. ..."And as a Lancashire MP, I am truly grateful for the work started by Boris Johnson to level up this country. I know that our new Prime Minister is equally dedicated to continue that mission.
But as we gather today for the start of our conference, I want to start by first of all paying tribute to the late Queen. The motto of the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst is “Serve to Lead”.
"Boris Johnson shared that view and handed us the biggest settlement since the Cold War. He recognised that we needed to invest in our Armed Forces and not to manage decline."
"And Liz Truss, our new Prime Minister, has gone even further and done what will be needed to finish the job. When she was Foreign Secretary, she knew what the threats were out there and she knew the influence that Britain’s Armed Forces delivered around the world."
"I am delighted they are now joining NATO. But how unnecessary his invasion has been and at a cost of huge suffering to all in Ukraine and wider."
"But Putin’s reactions are wider than just Ukraine. His reach goes further. This week, we saw the “mysterious” damage inflicted to the Nordstream pipelines."
"And it should remind us all how fragile our economy and infrastructure is to such hybrid attacks. Our intent is to protect them. Our internet and energy are highly reliant on pipelines and cables. Russia makes no secret of its ability to target such infrastructure."
On 2 Oct 2022 he UK leads plans to protect Europe's vital undersea cables from Russian sabotage. Members of the UK-led Joint Expeditionary Force will meet tomorrow to discuss plans to protect Europe's key underwater infrastructure against Russian sabotage.
On 2 Oct 2022 Readout of National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan’s Call with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg. "In the wake of the apparent sabotage of Nord Stream pipelines in the Baltic Sea, they discussed protection of critical infrastructure. They also discussed other global challenges and looked forward to the upcoming meeting of NATO defense ministers."
US HUNGARY SECURITY MEETING
On 2 Oct 2022 Brunssum, The Netherlands – The Chief of Defence of the Hungarian Armed Forces, Lieutenant General Romulusz Ruszin-Szendi, Hungarian Army, visited HQ JFC Brunssum.
The current geopolitical situation impose us to continue to strengthen our ties in the same manner to the benefit of international peace and security Commander JFC Brunssum, General Guglielmo Luigi Miglietta, welcomed the Hungarian Chief of Defence.
US NORWAY NAVAL SECURITY MEETING
On 2 Oct 2022 U.S. European Command, @US_EUCOM: Norwegian Royal Navy Rear Adm. Solveig Krey & USEUCOM BG Edward Vaughan met in Oslo to discuss November's Arctic Security Forces Roundtable. ASFR promotes cooperation, peaceful development & international order in/around the #Arctic
On 2 Oct 2022 Boeing C-40C 🇺🇸SPAR19 #AE17EF 05-0730
Yesterday (10/1) a VIP transport aircraft normally used by members of the 🇺🇸's Cabinet and Congress departed 🇬🇷 Souda Bay and landed at 🇪🇹Bole Intl. Airport at approximately ~12:30z
USS NIMITZ OFF THE PORT ON EXERCISE
On 2 Oct 2022 USS Nimitz (CVN 68) Nimitz-class aircraft carrier leaving San Diego passing USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) with Anchorage drills offshore
On 3 Oct 2022 Britain's former First Sea Lord hails nuclear weapons as the 'ultimate safeguard'
On 3 Oct 2022 Ben Wallace:The UK is working with other nations on a security response following attacks on the Nord Stream pipelines, Defence Secretary Ben Wallace said.
On 3 Oct 2022 Sir Tony Radakin said: "Russia has the ability to disrupt other areas in addition to what it’s doing in Ukraine, in energy and in these diplomatic battles."
The concern from the Royal United Services Institute is that the destruction of satellites could damage things like military GPS systems.
GERMANY AND FRANCE DISCUSSING WHAT TO DO WITH NORDSTREAM AFFAIR
On 3 Oct 2022 Norway Deploys Soldiers At Oil, Gas Plants In Wake Of Nord Stream Leaks
The Norwegian Home Guard, a rapid mobilization force, on October 3 began to deploy troops at plants responsible for processing and exporting oil and gas.
"The purpose is to assist the police in averting and preventing punishable or unwanted incidents in Norway," it said in a statement.
AWARDS IN NORDSTREAM AFFAIR (194)
On 3 Oct 2022 La France en Norvège, @AmbaFr_Norge - Congratulations to Lieutenant General Yngve Odlo who was awarded the insignia of Knight of the National Order of Merit. His long-standing commitment to France and NATO was honored today at the Residence of France in Oslo
On 3 Oct 2022 The Royal Navy's HMS Somerset (F82): A Royal Navy frigate is being sent on a power line protection mission. "A Royal Navy frigate is working with the Norwegian Navy to reassure workers near natural gas pipelines in the North Sea," the UK Ministry of Defence said in a statement on Monday, October 3.
The frigate sent by the UK is also expected to join the JEF (NATO's Joint Expeditionary Force) task force, consisting of the UK, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Norway and Sweden, to protect the Nord Stream 1 and Nord Stream 2 pipelines between Germany and Russia.
On 3 Oct 2022 USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Nimitz-class aircraft carrier coming into San Diego
On 3 Oct 2022 Sailors assigned to the @USNavy’s only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) @Gipper_76, conducted a replenishment-at-sea with the MSC fleet replenishment oiler USNS Yukon (T-AO 202) in the Pacific Ocean
On 3 Oct 2022 Russian Navy Project 20380 Steregushchiy-class corvette RFS Stoikiy (545) northbound under the Storebaelt Bridge in Denmark
On 3 Oct 2022 Brunssum, The Netherlands – Commander Allied Joint Force Command Brunssum (JFCBS), General Guglielmo Luigi Miglietta, hosted Ambassadors and Military Representatives from Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania at JFCBS Headquarters
The distinguished visitors among the group included: Ambassador Jüri Luik, Permanent Representative (PERMREP), and Major General Indrek Sirel, Military Representative (MILREP), for Estonia to NATO; Ambassador Edgars Skuja, PERMREP, and Ivo Mogilnijs, MILREP, for Latvia to NATO; and Ambassador Deividas Matulionis, PERMREP, and Paulius Venclovas, MILREP, for Lithuania to NATO.
The group of senior representatives spent the day together, discussing a wide range of topics including an historical synopsis and future outlook of JFCBS, the status of ongoing JFCBS operations, and an overview of the ongoing situation in Europe and NATO’s possible courses of action to reduce regional tensions.
On 3 - 5 Oct 2022 - NATO/TUR: NATO Secretary General visits Türkiye (3x audio)
On Thursday (03 November 2022), the Secretary General met the Turkish Minister of Foreign Affairs Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu. During a three-day visit to Türkiye, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg met President Recep Tayyip Erdoǧan in Istanbul on Friday. During his visit to Türkiye, Mr. Stoltenberg also met the Minister of Defence Hulusi Akar.
On 3 Oct 2022 CzechEmbassyDC, @CzechEmbassyDC - Czech Deputy Foreign Minister @kozakj, has consulted bilateral relationship between 🇨🇿 and 🇺🇸 as well as the assistance to 🇺🇦 with @StateEUR Assistant Secretary Karen Donfried during his visit to Washington, DC.
On 4 Oct 2022 Sweden: Sweden's Navy Chief Ewa Skoog Haslu: "The war in Ukraine has changed the security situation in the Baltic Sea." Navy chief on Russian provocations and military challenges - "It is impossible to monitor every place at all times"
On 4 Oct 2022 The Operational Commander of the Armed Forces takes part in the just inaugurated Warsaw Security Forum. #WSF is an annual conference, held in strategic partnership with @NATO bringing together ministers from NATO and EU countries, military officers and representatives of prestigious international think tanks.
On 4 Oct 2022 VdLeyen: "Thank you @emmanuelmacron for this excellent meeting before the first informal #EPC & #EUCO in Prague this week.We work on solutions 🇪🇺 to protect households and businesses from high energy prices, support competitiveness & protect the single market."
GERMANY AND NETHERLAND
On 4 Oct 2022 Bundeskanzler Olaf Scholz, @Bundeskanzler: "Germany and the Netherlands are working closely together - especially when it comes to limiting energy and #Klimakrise . Together we are focusing on more energy from wind and climate-neutral hydrogen. Thank you for visiting, @MinPres Rutte on 🇩🇪 - 🇳🇱 - #Klimakabinett"
On 4 Oct 2022 - GER: German anti-submarine plane is coming down through the Kattegat at low altitude.
On 4 Oct 2022 - USA/FIN: USA, Office of the Counselor, Department of State: "@CounselorDOS Great discussion with Finnish Ambassador Hautala @FINambUS today. I look forward to my upcoming trip to Helsinki to meet with Finnish partners and continue our strong bilateral cooperation."
On 5 Oct 2022 - UK: James Cleverly🇬🇧, @JamesCleverly: Both @TrussLiz and I have been clear.
We will not stop our support for Ukraine.
We will not back down against Putin’s aggression.
We will not stop until he is stopped.
RUSSIA DEPLOYS DETERRENCE
On 5 Oct 2022 Russian nuclear powered submarine Belgorod reportedly deployed
On 5 Oct 2022 Russian Doomsday Sub Belgorod Spotted in the Arctic
On 5 Oct 2022 NATO fighting against Russia in Ukraine, says security chief. It is stated that NATO member states "are involved in planning military operations and are blackmailing with the use of weapons of mass destruction"
On 5 Oct 2022 Nikolay Patrushev, the head of Russia's Security Council, recognized that Russia is now fighting NATO in Ukraine. Meanwhile, President Vladimir Putin has reminded the world that Russia has nuclear weapons and is prepared to use them "when the very existence of the state is put under threat," as Russia's official nuclear weapons doctrine declared in June 2020.
BETRAYED BY ALLIES
EU COUNTRIES WILL HAVE TO FACE TRUTH (053, 176, 191, 208)
On 5 Oct 2022 TASS, @tassagency_en: "The EU countries will have to face the truth and admit that they were betrayed by their allies in the situation involving the Nord Stream incidents, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova wrote on her Telegram channel"
On 5 Oct 2022 - RU: TASS, @tassagency_en: Press review: "Russian top court okays accession and chances to revive Nord Stream revealed"
US NAVAL FORCES EUROPE
On 5 Oct 2022 CIR Bundeswehr, @cirbw - USA/GER: Surprise visit to #ITBtl293 in #Murnau . A 🇺🇸 delegation from Washington visited the IT professionals. In addition to the general exchange, there was another surprise. Major General Jerry F. Prochaska awarded Lieutenant Colonel Stefan Eisinger the “Defense Meritorious Service Medal”
On 5 Oct 2022 Bundeskanzler Olaf Scholz, @Bundeskanzler: Prices must come down - for electricity and gas. I am happy about the constructive discussions with the states. One thing is clear: the federal government will spend up to 250 billion euros to cushion the effects of the high prices. #MPK
On 5 Oct 2022 Bundeskanzler Olaf Scholz, @Bundeskanzler: There is a lot of potential for cooperation. 🇪🇸 and 🇩🇪 can do a lot for the energy transition together in the area of renewable energies and hydrogen. With the pipeline #MidCat between Spain and Central Europe, we could secure our energy supply. I am expressly advocating this!
On 5 Oct 2022 - Statement from National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan and NEC Director Brian Deese. The President is disappointed by the shortsighted decision by OPEC+ to cut production quotas while the global economy is dealing with the continued negative impact of Putin’s invasion of Ukraine. At a time when maintaining a global supply of energy is of paramount importance, this decision will have the most negative impact on lower- and middle-income countries that are already reeling from elevated energy prices.
NATO DETER AND DEFEND POSTURE (195, 213)
On 5 Oct 2022 - UK: 'A lot of concern!' Jacob Rees-Mogg enters talks to lock UK into controversial gas deals.
EUROPEAN SECURITY AFTER UK ATTACKED ALLIES
NETHERLAND AND UK DISCUSS NORDSTREAM AFFAIR
On 5 Oct 2022 Defense Commission: hearing of @SebLecornu , Minister of the Armed Forces, @echiva , general delegate for armaments, Christophe Mauriet, general secretary for administration, the various chiefs of staff @CEMA_FR, @CEMAT_FR, @amiralVandier, @CEM_AAE and Alice Guitton at the DGRIS.
US SONAR DATA
GERMAN MAGNETIC ANOMALIES
On 5 Oct 2022 - USA: US considering offering to analyse underwater audio recordings to aid Nord Stream pipeline sabotage investigations
The US Navy’s processing of the sonar signatures – the term for the unique underwater sounds – provided by Sweden and Denmark could boost the investigations by providing a more detailed picture of what was in the area at the time of the pipeline explosions and what caused them, sources said... Each type of underwater machinery like submarines, torpedoes and vessel engines makes a unique sound that is called a “sonar signature,” and the US has an extensive library of these sounds.
US SUBMARINE ARRIVED TO UK´S FASLANE
On 5 Oct 2022 U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. 6th Fleet, @USNavyEurope: Replying to @USNavyEurope: With Porter’s departure, all four ships originally assigned to CTF 65 have been replaced. With all homeport shifts now completed, the new FDNF-E ships based in Rota are USS Arleigh Burke (DDG 51), USS Roosevelt (DDG 80), USS Paul Ignatius (DDG 117) & USS Bulkeley (DDG 84).
US - POLAND BILATERAL SECURITY COOPERATION
On 5 Oct 2022 Under Secretary Uzra Zeya, @UnderSecStateJ: "Delighted to meet with Deputy Foreign Minister @marcin_przydacz of @PolandMFA while visiting 🇵🇱. As Allies and fellow democracies, our shared values and strategic interests underpin U.S-Poland bilateral relations."
On 5 Oct 2022 US Embassy Warsaw, @USEmbassyWarsaw: Chris Murphy, @ChrisMurphyCT: I had a good meeting today in Warsaw with Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki about deepening U.S.-Poland security cooperation.
On 6 Oct 2022 - DK: Europe's new 44-nation club underlines Russia's isolation
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen was tied up with a crucial parliamentary debate at home, bringing the number of leaders down to 43 from the originally envisaged 44.
On 6 Oct 2022 EU and Norway agree ‘joint tools’ to tackle Europe’s gas crisis
Arriving at the Prague summit, Poland’s prime minister Mateusz Morawiecki said
“it cannot be the case that the EU’s energy policy is dictated by Germany”.
Ahead of the meeting, Truss said it was a chance to “find common cause with our European friends and allies” as they try to defeat Russian president Vladimir Putin’s war in Ukraine.
Charles Michel, president of the European Council, hailed the event as “extremely important”. The meeting would “try to renew the co-ordination and co-operation in order to have more stability, more security, more peace”, he said.
As he arrived at Prague castle, Emmanuel Macron, president of France, said the summit sent a “message of unity”, but went on to criticise the planned gas pipeline connecting Spain and France, which Germany wants to see built in order to access the Iberian gas market.
While British officials were keen to steer clear of Brexit, Mark Rutte, prime minister of Netherlands, told reporters on Thursday: “The relationship between the UK and the EU will be on the agenda.”
On 6 Oct 2022 Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre met with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen at the European Summit in Prague. © Tone Hertzberg / Prime Minister's Office
On 6 Oct 2022 UK Gov: "Meeting European leaders in Prague today, the Prime Minister welcomed the strong show of unity against Russian aggression. The UK will continue to work with our allies to secure our energy supply, tackle people smuggling gangs and stand up to despots."
On 6 Oct 2022 - USA/PL: US Embassy Warsaw, @USEmbassyWarsaw: At the Energy Day conference, organized by @AmChamPoland and @globalcompact, Ambassador @USAmbPoland recalled that the U.S. government wants to support Poland in its energy transformation by offering the development of clean, reliable and safe nuclear energy.
THE USA - UK DIPLOMATIC MEETING (023)
On 6 Oct 2022 Deputy Secretary Kurt Campbell, @DeputySecState: "Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Call with UK Minister for the Americas Jesse Norman"
On 6 Oct 2022 U.S. Fleet Forces Deputy Commander Visits Kings Bay
Vice Adm. Jim Kilby, commander of Task Force 80 (TF-80) and Deputy Commander of U.S. Fleet Forces, visited Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, Georgia, Oct. 6. During his tour of the base, he visited the Trident Training Facility where officers and enlisted Sailors are trained in the knowledge and skills required to operate and maintain the Trident submarine and its associated systems.
On 6 Oct 2022 USS California (SSN 781) Virginia-class Block II nuclear attack submarine coming into Faslane, Scotland
On 6 Oct 2022 - SWE: The support at the gas line ended. On October 6, the Armed Forces' support to the Coast Guard at the gas pipeline was suspended. This when the on-site investigation was deemed complete by the authorities that led it and the request for support was thereby withdrawn. The SWE HSwMS Belos returns to other activities.
On 6 Oct 2022 - SWE: Swedish authorities announced on October 6 they had conducted an underwater inspection of the site and collected "pieces of evidence"
Meanwhile, Danish police on Tuesday said they had completed several inspections of the leaks in the Danish zone, together with the intelligence service PET.
Another probable cause, according to a British military source, is that the Russians special ops may have discreetly laid mines from a disguised commercial vessel and detonated them days or weeks later.
SWEDISH AND BRITISH NAVIES TRAINING TOGETHER (088, 122, 219, 043, 197)
On 6 Oct 2022 - SWE/UK: Sweden and Great Britain on a training patrol together in the Stockholm archipelago. #JEF
NATO DETER AND DEFEND (183, 167, 213)
On 6 Oct 2022 - USA: Remarks by President Biden at Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee Reception
7:32 P.M. EDT
...
There’s a lot at stake in American foreign policy as well, where I spend most of my time and my — my career, I should say.
And we have some real difficult decisions to make, relative to what’s going on in Ukraine, and we’re going to continue to support them. But first time since the Cuban Missile Crisis, we have a direct threat of the use of the nuclear weapon if, in fact, things continue down the path they’ve been going. That’s — that’s a different deal. That’s a different deal.
And, you know, we’re trying to figure out: What — what is Putin’s off-ramp? Where — where does he get off? Where does he find a way out? Where does he find himself in a position that he does not not only lose face, but lose significant power within Russia?
So I guess what I’m saying is that we have to keep the Senate because two years of — of chaos is going to create a lot of changes around the world as well. I’ve spent the bulk of my time — not a joke; and I don’t think any of you would think it’s an exaggeration — I’ve spent a couple hundred hours so far just trying to hold NATO together so we’re all in the same spot.
Everybody is united in Europe, relative to what we do in Ukraine and relative to Russia. We find ourselves in positions that we’ve been able to get significant support from the Quad — from Australia, India, and Japan — relative to China and the South China Sea.
There’s a lot of changes going on — a whole lot that I’d like to talk about with you if you want to talk about them in the question-and-answer period...
MORAWIECKY ENCOURAGES GERMANY ON FINAL DECISSION TO CONCEAL
BELGIUM MANAGES ICELAN COMPLIANCE
On 6 Oct 2022 Katrín Jakobsdóttir, @katrinjak: "Great meeting with @alexanderdecroo. As we know cooperation in fighting the effects of the climate crisis has never been as urgent, and we discussed how our countries, Iceland and Belgium, can collaborate on innovation and green energy."
BELGIUM ANNOUNCED READINEDD TO CONCEAL UK´ NORDSTREAM ATTACK
On 6 Oct 2022 Alexander De Croo 🇧🇪 🇪🇺, @alexanderdecroo: "First meeting of the European Political Community in Prague: an important signal of European unity in the face of Russian aggression. The opportunity to strengthen Belgium's ties with countries like the UK and Turkey, key partners in our security, trade and energy."
FRANCE ANNOUNCED READINESS TO CONCEAL UK´ NORDSTREAM ATTACK (134)
On 6 Oct 2022 - Macron and Truss kiss and make up in Prague after 'friend or foe' row. Liz Truss has said that Emmanuel Macron is a friend of Britain, having declared during the summer that "the jury's out" on whether the French president was a friend or foe.
"I work very, very closely with President Macron and the French government and what we’re talking about is how the UK and France can work more closely together to build more nuclear power stations and to make sure that both countries have energy security in the future," the British prime minister told reporters in Prague, where she has been attending the first summit of the European Political Community.
When asked whether the French leader was a friend, she replied: "He is a friend."
"We’re both very clear the foe is Vladimir Putin, who has through his appalling war in Ukraine threatened freedom and democracy in Europe and pushed up energy prices," Truss went on...
"This is an island, but this island didn't move from the continent," Macron said of post-Brexit Britain. "I really hope this is the beginning of the day after."
On 7 Oct 2022 French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte arrive at the informal EU summit in Prague.
NOT TO TELL
CROO PROPOSES TO ACT TOGETHER
On 7 Oct 2022 - BLG: Alexander De Croo 🇧🇪 🇪🇺, @alexanderdecroo: "Today, European countries have only one mission: to act together. The Europe I believe in chooses the collective and not everyone for themselves. #EUCO"
On 7 Oct 2022 Today, on the eve of #EUCO in Prague, PM Rutte, Macron and Scholz launched the "Brussels Institute of Geopolitics" #BIG wants to strengthen the EU's thinking in terms of power, interests and identity, helping it to act strategically.
On 7 Oct 2022 Truss in Prague today. "Where she stands reflects the position of Brexit Britain in Europe."
On 7 Oct 2022 Truss: "This is not about moving closer to Europe. This is about working with Europe on issues that we both face. And we both face rising energy costs," Truss said in response to a question from a reporter.
On 7 Oct 2022 - UK: British Prime Minister Liz Truss said on Thursday that her attendance at the inaugural gathering of the European political community in Prague was not about moving closer to Europe.
On 7 Oct 2022 - UK: Following the meetings, Ms Truss said: "Leaders leave this summit with greater collective resolve to stand up to Russian aggression."
"What we have seen in Prague is a forceful show of solidarity with Ukraine, and for the principles of freedom and democracy."
EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said in a blog that in the wake of Russia's invasion, there was a need to "rethink and reform the wider European order, beyond the work of the EU and Nato", but he added that the summit would be no more than an initial exchange.
On 7 Oct 2022 On the sidelines of the European Political Community summit in Prague, PM @MorawieckiM met with British PM @trussliz.
On 7 Oct 2022 Finnish PM Sanna Marin says she had a bilateral meeting with UK PM Liz Truss in #Prague. NOR PM was also present.
On 7 Oct 2022 - GER: Germany aims for ‘G7 plus’ global alliance to lower gas prices
Chancellor Olaf Scholz wants to cooperate with ‘friends in Japan and Korea’ instead of introducing a gas price cap.
Germany has proposed a plan to bring down gas prices by forming a buyers' alliance with energy-hungry countries in Asia to convince big exporters to lower costs.
Chancellor Olaf Scholz pitched the idea to EU leaders on the sidelines of an informal summit in Prague taking place on Thursday and Friday, three officials and diplomats told POLITICO.
Under the plan, Germany would use its presidency of the G7 group, which it holds until the end of the year, to form a global alliance to lower gas prices.
On 7 Oct 2022 - FRA: French Navy Eridan-class minehunter FS Pegase (M644) coming into Plymouth, England
On 7 Oct 2022 - GER: German Navy Frankenthal-class minehunter FGS Homburg (M1069) coming into Plymouth
THE PERPETRATOR CONTINUES TO BLAME RUSSIA
On 7 Oct 2022 Fears Russia has planted mines on UK’s internet and power cables after ‘Putin ordered gas pipeline attack’. A government told the Daily Mail the Danish probe is being carefully watched to see if it will point the finger at Russia and Vladimir
On 7 Oct 2022 - CZE/EUROPE: Informal meeting of heads of state or government
Main results
EU leaders met in Prague to discuss Russia’s war against Ukraine and its impact on the energy situation in Europe, including its economic ramifications.
Remarks by President Charles Michel following the informal meeting of the EU heads of state or government in Prague
...This gives me the opportunity to say a word about yesterday’s meeting - a historic meeting because, for the first time, the countries of the European continent, 44 countries that share the same ambition to work together for peace, prosperity and stability, had the opportunity to meet for the first time in this new format...
...We have taken decisions to strengthen the sanctions imposed against Russia as we need to increase pressure on the Kremlin. In addition, both today and yesterday, we stressed the importance of reaching out to third countries in order to counter the Russian narrative....
...We have also had the opportunity today, in this informal meeting of the European Council, to address this fundamental issue of the energy situation. Let us be clear, we all understand that Russia has unleashed a war against the Ukrainian people, who are suffering from this war on a daily basis and who are courageously fighting for the values we share and for their own future, but also for the future of the European project and of Europe itself. Indeed, Russia has launched an energy missile against the European continent and the world. We are facing an energy crisis....
We have had the opportunity to address three issues that we feel are extremely important and for which European action is indispensable. Firstly, it is important to take action to reduce consumption and demand. Initial decisions have been taken on the initiative of the European Commission, and thanks to the rapid work done by the Czech Presidency, we will continue to ensure that consumption is reduced.
The second point is the question of security of supply. We have been working for some months now to ensure that stocks can be built up as much as possible. This is a good step, and it is important. Since before the summer, we have also been discussing the importance of gradually setting up platforms for the joint purchase of energy resources. We had the opportunity to revisit this subject today, and we perceived increasing support for continuing to make progress. Especially, for example, to be able to replenish stocks when it becomes necessary to do so again. This is one of the examples that were mentioned, for which the Commission has made proposals in its roadmap.
The third element is the question of prices. This is having a painful impact on families and on households. It may also be painful for our businesses, and it has an economic impact. I would also like to say today that we felt a shared desire on the part of European leaders to be mobilised with a common ambition to reduce the price of energy resources and to work with the Council and the European Commission, so that this Council meeting must be seen today as a strategic step leading towards the next European Council, which should be an opportunity to move forward in terms of taking the required measures into consideration.
Countering Russian narratives (053, 191, 199)
On 7 Oct 2022 Emmanuel Macron, @EmmanuelMacron: "Europe must learn to act, but also to think, geopolitically. The geopolitical institute in Brussels, the @BIGEurope, will be a catalyst for articulating specifically European strategic interests. Together with Olaf Scholz and Mark Rutte, we are contributing to this."
RUSSIA HAS SUPPOSEDLY LAUNCHED ENERGY MISSILE
On 7 Oct 2022 Europe came even closer together in Prague
European leaders discussed support for Ukraine at the informal European Council in Prague as well as what to do about the high energy prices. Before that, the Federal Chancellor attended the inaugural meeting of the European Political Community.
Europe stands united during this crisis
Another important topic was energy prices, which are far too high. The European energy ministers agreed on a common emergency package last week in order to reduce the cost of energy in Europe, which will now be implemented at the national level.
The EU finance ministers have also agreed to implement the REPowerEU programme, which, according to Scholz, "is a package with which we are mobilising funds of well in excess of 200 billion euros". This will stimulate investments in the energy sector, which will ensure Europe's long-term independence from Russian energy imports.
The Federal Chancellor highlighted the fact that Europe is financially strong enough to face the crisis. So far, only about one fifth of the generous funds from the major Next Generation EU programme, which was jointly adopted during the German EU Council Presidency, have been disbursed. "So," Scholz added, "we still have 600 billion euros of crisis management money available on our side.”
With the addition of national funds, this 600 billion is a "huge European financial commitment to counter Putin's attempts to bring Europe to its knees through energy blackmail", the Federal Chancellor said.
Security, stability, and prosperity in Europe
The purpose of the European Political Community (EPC) is to promote political dialogue and collaboration in the interest of Europe as a whole, with a view to enhancing security, stability, and prosperity on the European continent.
The event was also attended by the President of the European Council, Charles Michel, and the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen.
TRUSS AT PRAGUE SUMMIT
On 7 Oct 2022 Readout of Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Dr. Colin Kahl's Quad Meeting With France, Germany, and the United Kingdom.
"Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Dr. Colin Kahl participated in a meeting hosted by French Ministry of the Armed Forces Director General for International Relations and Strategy Alice Guitton, joined by German Federal Ministry of Defense Director General for Security and Defense Policy Jasper Wieck and UK Ministry of Defence Director General Security Policy Paul Wyatt in Paris, France.
The leaders previewed the forthcoming NATO Defense Ministerial, discussing a range of security challenges facing the Alliance. They underscored the importance of Alliance unity and reaffirmed unwavering support for Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity.
They also discussed developments related to mutual security interests, including in the Middle East, Africa, and Indo-Pacific region.
Dr. Kahl, Ms. Guitton, Dr. Wieck, and Mr. Wyatt agreed to remain in touch on these important issues."
On 7 Oct 2022 - NATO: NATO ships participate in UK Exercise Joint Warrior 22-2
Joint Warrior is a UK-led biannual multinational joint and combined exercise that includes 45 ships, 30 aircraft, submarines, land forces, and more than 11,000 troops from the UK, NATO, and Allies. It runs from Oct. 1-12 off the coast of the British Isles
Participating nations include Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Latvia, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
Standing NATO Maritime Group 1 (SNMG1) and Standing NATO Mine Countermeasures Group 1 (SNMCMG1) are operating in the North Sea in preparation for exercise Joint Warrior 22-2.
SNMG1 currently comprises Royal Netherlands Navy flagship HNLMS Tromp, German Navy FGS Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Royal Norwegian Navy HNoMS Roald Amundsen and auxiliary vessel HNoMS Maud. French Navy FS Somme will also join SNMG1 to provide exercise support.
CRIMEAN BRIDGE EXPLOSSION
On 8 Oct 2022 Crimean Bridge explosion
On 8 October 2022, at 6:07 am, a fire broke out on the Crimean Bridge as a result of an explosion, which occurred on the road bridge, on or under the westbound vehicle lanes running from Russia to Kerch in occupied Crimea. Two two-lane vehicular spans of the bridge collapsed into the water. Two adjacent eastbound lanes on independent structure survived. The railway bridge was also significantly damaged by fire on railway tanker cars. Four people were killed.
On 8 Oct 2022 - UK/UA: From Portsmouth to Odesa, UK and Ukraine naval cooperation on show as Ukrainian President visits HMS Prince of Wales.
Defence Secretary Ben Wallace was able to showcase the awesome capabilities of UK defence whilst hosting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Defence Minister Andriy Taran aboard HMS Prince of Wales, docked at Her Majesty’s Naval Base Portsmouth
It came as Royal Navy Type 45 destroyer HMS Dragon sails in the Black Sea in support of freedom of navigation. A port visit to Odesa will enable interactions with Ukrainian counterparts and showcase the UK-led Maritime Training Initiative.
RISHI SUNAK´S 2017 REPORT ABOUT SMALL LEGAL PROTECTION OF INFRASTRUCTURE IN EEZs (051)
On 8 Oct 2022 The United States Congressional Delegation (CODEL) is travelling to key Southern European countries to conduct engagements with senior U.S., NATO, and Southern European countries’ military and other government officials on European and Transatlantic security, security cooperation efforts, as well as NATO contingency planning, posture, facilities, and infrastructure topics, particularly those associated with hybrid warfare challenges.
After a visit that encompassed Spain, Greece and Croatia, the CODEL visited Naval Striking and Support Forces NATO (STRIKFORNATO) in Oeiras, Portugal. During the day, the distinguished visitors were welcomed by Vice Admiral Thomas E. Ishee, STRIKFORNATO Commander, and received relevant background information on STRIKFORNATO and its mission.
On 9 Oct 2022 Truss call for Scottish nuclear power is to make up for UK mistakes – Swinney
The Prime Minister previously said she wanted to see nuclear power stations built in Scotland.
Calls for more nuclear energy in Scotland are to “to make up for the failure of energy policy in the United Kingdom”, John Swinney will tell SNP members on Sunday.
10 Oct 2022 - FIN, Sauli Niinistö, @niinisto: "Fruitful meeting with PM @jonasgahrstore in Oslo. We discussed Russia’s warfare in Ukraine, the security situation in Europe and cooperation between Finland and Norway in foreign, security and defence policy."
On 11 Oct 2022 - SWE/PL: Sweden resumed electricity exports to Poland after the Stärnö power station failure was fixed. The failure occurred shortly after the sabotage of the Nord Stream 1 and 2 gas pipelines, raising suspicions of deliberate action #SwePolLink
MEETING OF US FRENCH SUBMARINE COMMANDERS
On 11 Oct 2022 US Submarine Forces Commander Hosts French Counterpart, Norfolk, Virginia
On 11 Oct 2022 US Vice Adm. William Houston, Commander, Submarine Forces, hosted French Navy Vice Adm. Jacques Fayard, Commander, Strategic and Oceanic Submarine Force (ALFOST) along with French staff members, in Norfolk, Virginia, Oct. 11.
US NORWAY MEETING
MOVING OFF DEPENDENCY ON RUSSIAN ENERGY
On 11 Oct 2022 Secretary Antony J. Blinken And Norwegian Foreign Minister Anniken Huitfeldt Before Their Meeting
AJB: ..."And Norway is now the leading supplier of natural gas to Europe, playing an absolutely vital role in helping Europe move off of its dependence on Russian energy."
AH: ..."Thank you so much for having me, Tony. United States is Norway’s most important ally. We do have a land border to three countries, and that’s Finland, Sweden, and Russia. And in the present situation, we feel so, so much more secure and also strong by having Finland and Sweden, together with you, within NATO."
On 11 Oct 2022 JEF: AizsardzībasMin, @AizsardzibasMin: "We were glad to welcome #JEF Defence Secretaries and Viceministers in Mālpils to discuss critical infrastructure security and other regional security issues."
PUTIN ON NATO AND UKRAINIAN CONFLICT
GERMANY FINALLY GETS POSEIDON P-8A ANTI SUBMARINE HUNTER PLANES
On 2 Oct 2022 Ruler of the oceans
After seven other countries, German naval aviators will also receive the P-8A Poseidon to ensure maritime surveillance and submarine hunting capabilities for at least a decade.
The Naval Aviation Squadron 3 "Graf Zeppelin" in Nordholz, after the ordeal with the unreliable and antiquated P-3C Orion, you can look forward to a “great aircraft”. rejoiced Vice Admiral Jan Christian Kaack, Inspector of the Navy.
The Naval Aviation Squadron 3 "Graf Zeppelin" in Nordholz, after the ordeal with the unreliable and antiquated P-3C Orion, you can look forward to a “great aircraft”. rejoiced Vice Admiral Jan Christian Kaack, Inspector of the Navy.
Comprehensive equipment
If everything works out, the naval aviators will be “at the forefront again” internationally. because the P-8A is currently the only “high-end” solution available and offers a comprehensive range of capabilities. Especially when it comes to the increased need to hunt submarines, for example in the Baltic Sea and the Norwegian Sea off Norway, there is probably no better aircraft at the moment.
Overall, Boeing speaks of "unique multi-mission capabilities" the Poseidon, from submarine hunting to combating ships, long-range maritime surveillance and use in search and rescue missions.
BLINKEN TAKING SIDE OF THE PERPETRATOR (204)
After seven other countries, German naval aviators will also receive the P-8A Poseidon to ensure maritime surveillance and submarine hunting capabilities for at least a decade.
The Naval Aviation Squadron 3 "Graf Zeppelin" in Nordholz, after the ordeal with the unreliable and antiquated P-3C Orion, you can look forward to a “great aircraft”. rejoiced Vice Admiral Jan Christian Kaack, Inspector of the Navy.
The Naval Aviation Squadron 3 "Graf Zeppelin" in Nordholz, after the ordeal with the unreliable and antiquated P-3C Orion, you can look forward to a “great aircraft”. rejoiced Vice Admiral Jan Christian Kaack, Inspector of the Navy.
Comprehensive equipment
If everything works out, the naval aviators will be “at the forefront again” internationally. because the P-8A is currently the only “high-end” solution available and offers a comprehensive range of capabilities. Especially when it comes to the increased need to hunt submarines, for example in the Baltic Sea and the Norwegian Sea off Norway, there is probably no better aircraft at the moment.
Overall, Boeing speaks of "unique multi-mission capabilities" the Poseidon, from submarine hunting to combating ships, long-range maritime surveillance and use in search and rescue missions.
BLINKEN TAKING SIDE OF THE PERPETRATOR (204)
NORDSTREAM DESTRUCTION SHOULD BE TAKEN AS AN OPPORTUNITY
On 2 Oct 2022 US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken: "The Europeans should look at what happened to #NordStream pipelines as an opportunity to reduce dependence on Russian gas".
US TOP LEVEL DELEGATION VISITS SOUDA BAY, GREECE (016)
US TOP LEVEL DELEGATION VISITS SOUDA BAY, GREECE (016)
SOUDA BAY WAS HOSTING A UK SUBMARINE AUDACITY IN MID SEPTEMBER 2022
On 2 Oct 2022 Boeing C-40C 🇺🇸SPAR19 #AE17EF 05-0730
Yesterday (10/1) a VIP transport aircraft normally used by members of the 🇺🇸's Cabinet and Congress departed 🇬🇷 Souda Bay and landed at 🇪🇹Bole Intl. Airport at approximately ~12:30z
USS NIMITZ OFF THE PORT ON EXERCISE
On 2 Oct 2022 USS Nimitz (CVN 68) Nimitz-class aircraft carrier leaving San Diego passing USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) with Anchorage drills offshore
MONDAY 3 OCTOBER 2022
ONLY NUCLEAR STATE COULD AFFORD TO DESTROY NORDSTREAM PIPELINES
On 3 Oct 2022 Britain's former First Sea Lord hails nuclear weapons as the 'ultimate safeguard'
On 3 Oct 2022 Ben Wallace:The UK is working with other nations on a security response following attacks on the Nord Stream pipelines, Defence Secretary Ben Wallace said.
RADAKIN WORRIES AGAINST RUSSIAN RETALIATION ON UK SATELITES
On 3 Oct 2022 Sir Tony Radakin said: "Russia has the ability to disrupt other areas in addition to what it’s doing in Ukraine, in energy and in these diplomatic battles."
The concern from the Royal United Services Institute is that the destruction of satellites could damage things like military GPS systems.
TRUSS ADVISES KING NOT TO TRAVEL
On 3 Oct 2022 - UK: King Charles will not attend climate summit on Truss advice
THE SUN BLAMES RUSSIA
UK WORRIES AGAINST RUSSIAN RETALIATION
On 3 Oct 2022 Royal Navy warships deployed to help guard gas supplies after attack on Nord Stream pipelines ‘ordered by Putin’ [The Sun]. BRITAIN has sent warships to protect North Sea gas pipes and internet cables from Russian sabotage. Defence Secretary Ben Wallace ordered a Type 23 frigate and the survey ship HMS Enterprise to face down the potential threats. Enterprise uses sonar and mini sub drones to scan the seabed for signs of interference such as mines and monitors on cables and pipes.
Mr Wallace refused to explicitly blame Russia for the Nord Stream blasts.
But he said Russian spy ships were routinely seen near our critical national infrastructure.
On 3 Oct 2022 Royal Navy warships deployed to help guard gas supplies after attack on Nord Stream pipelines ‘ordered by Putin’ [The Sun]. BRITAIN has sent warships to protect North Sea gas pipes and internet cables from Russian sabotage. Defence Secretary Ben Wallace ordered a Type 23 frigate and the survey ship HMS Enterprise to face down the potential threats. Enterprise uses sonar and mini sub drones to scan the seabed for signs of interference such as mines and monitors on cables and pipes.
Mr Wallace refused to explicitly blame Russia for the Nord Stream blasts.
But he said Russian spy ships were routinely seen near our critical national infrastructure.
On 3 Oct 2022 - GER/FRA: Bundeskanzler Olaf Scholz, @Bundeskanzler: Thank you very much for your visit @EmmanuelMacron today on #TagderDeutschenEinheit . Our German-French friendship means a lot to me. Especially now, when we are facing so many common challenges in Europe and the world.
KAACK FINDS OUT THE PERPETRATOR IS HIGH LEVEL INDIVIDUAL
MAGNETIC ANOMALIES FROM POSEIDON P-8A FLIGHTS
KAACK CONFIRMS HYDRO ACOUSTIC DATA EXIST
On 3 Oct 2022 - GER: "The person responsible for the Nord Stream gas pipeline leaks is unlikely to ever be held accountable", Vice Admiral Jan Christian Kaack, Commander of the German Navy, told Monday's "Aktuaalne kaamera".
"The basis for seeing possible events is a clear picture of the sea, or observation. If there is a clear picture of the air, surface or subsurface — almost clear, because you cannot always be completely sure — then you can look at anomalies in the system and then you can bring a special unit to the area where the anomaly was detected," Kaack said.
"The basis for seeing possible events is a clear picture of the sea, or observation. If there is a clear picture of the air, surface or subsurface — almost clear, because you cannot always be completely sure — then you can look at anomalies in the system and then you can bring a special unit to the area where the anomaly was detected," Kaack said.
NETHERLANDS SUBMARINE FORCES
On 3 Oct 2022 Netherlands at NATO - Ambassador van der Plas will visit different units of the 🇳🇱Armed Forces. Today he was at @kon_marine in Den Helder. He got a tour on board a Dutch submarine and spoke to @admiraalTas about the deployment of the Royal Navy in #NATO operations. They agreed a global outlook is key (Onderzeedienst Koninklijke Marine, @ozd_czsk) .
NORWAY IN TALKS WITH EU ABOUT NORDSTREAM CRISIS MANAGEMENT
On 3 Oct 2022 Netherlands at NATO - Ambassador van der Plas will visit different units of the 🇳🇱Armed Forces. Today he was at @kon_marine in Den Helder. He got a tour on board a Dutch submarine and spoke to @admiraalTas about the deployment of the Royal Navy in #NATO operations. They agreed a global outlook is key (Onderzeedienst Koninklijke Marine, @ozd_czsk) .
On 3 Oct 2022 Jonas Gahr Støre: Pleased to talk to @vonderleyen. Agree that the sabotage actions against #Nordstream is unacceptable, and that high energy prices is a challenge for our continent. Norway will remain a reliable provider of energy for the EU.
NORWAY DEPLOYS SECURITY FORCES AROUND ITS ENERGY INSTALLATIONS
On 3 Oct 2022 Norway Deploys Soldiers At Oil, Gas Plants In Wake Of Nord Stream Leaks
The Norwegian Home Guard, a rapid mobilization force, on October 3 began to deploy troops at plants responsible for processing and exporting oil and gas.
"The purpose is to assist the police in averting and preventing punishable or unwanted incidents in Norway," it said in a statement.
AWARDS IN NORDSTREAM AFFAIR (194)
On 3 Oct 2022 La France en Norvège, @AmbaFr_Norge - Congratulations to Lieutenant General Yngve Odlo who was awarded the insignia of Knight of the National Order of Merit. His long-standing commitment to France and NATO was honored today at the Residence of France in Oslo
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UK RETURNS TO THE CRIME SCENE
On 3 Oct 2022 UK frigate joins Norwegian navy ships guarding North Sea pipelines
The frigate sent by the UK is also expected to join the JEF (NATO's Joint Expeditionary Force) task force, consisting of the UK, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Norway and Sweden, to protect the Nord Stream 1 and Nord Stream 2 pipelines between Germany and Russia.
OTHER NAVY SHIP MOVEMENTS
On 3 Oct 2022 German Navy Braunschweig-class corvette FGS Oldenburg (F263) leaving Plymouth, England
On 3 Oct 2022 USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Nimitz-class aircraft carrier coming into San Diego
On 3 Oct 2022 Sailors assigned to the @USNavy’s only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) @Gipper_76, conducted a replenishment-at-sea with the MSC fleet replenishment oiler USNS Yukon (T-AO 202) in the Pacific Ocean
On 3 Oct 2022 Russian Navy Project 20380 Steregushchiy-class corvette RFS Stoikiy (545) northbound under the Storebaelt Bridge in Denmark
HIGH LEVEL NORDSTREAM AFFAR MANAGEMENT
EU WINTERNITZ, JONES MEETS US DELEGATION
On 3 Oct 2022 U.S. Embassy Riga, @USEmbassyRiga: Principal Director for European and NATO Policy Andrew Winternitz and Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Doug Jones led 🇺🇸 delegation to #Latvia for U.S.-Baltic Dialogue. Among topics discussed: Russia-Ukraine conflict and U.S. force posture in Baltics.
HIGH LEVEL NORDSTREAM AFFAR MANAGEMENT
NATO JFCBS MIGLIETTA MEETS BALTIC STATES REPRESENTATIVES (195)
NATO JFCBS MIGLIETTA MEETS BALTIC STATES REPRESENTATIVES (195)
On 3 Oct 2022 Brunssum, The Netherlands – Commander Allied Joint Force Command Brunssum (JFCBS), General Guglielmo Luigi Miglietta, hosted Ambassadors and Military Representatives from Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania at JFCBS Headquarters
The distinguished visitors among the group included: Ambassador Jüri Luik, Permanent Representative (PERMREP), and Major General Indrek Sirel, Military Representative (MILREP), for Estonia to NATO; Ambassador Edgars Skuja, PERMREP, and Ivo Mogilnijs, MILREP, for Latvia to NATO; and Ambassador Deividas Matulionis, PERMREP, and Paulius Venclovas, MILREP, for Lithuania to NATO.
The group of senior representatives spent the day together, discussing a wide range of topics including an historical synopsis and future outlook of JFCBS, the status of ongoing JFCBS operations, and an overview of the ongoing situation in Europe and NATO’s possible courses of action to reduce regional tensions.
HIGH LEVEL NORDSTREAM AFFAR MANAGEMENT
NATO STOLTENBERG IN TURKEY MEETS ERDOGAN, AKAR
On 3 - 5 Oct 2022 - NATO/TUR: NATO Secretary General visits Türkiye (3x audio)
On Thursday (03 November 2022), the Secretary General met the Turkish Minister of Foreign Affairs Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu. During a three-day visit to Türkiye, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg met President Recep Tayyip Erdoǧan in Istanbul on Friday. During his visit to Türkiye, Mr. Stoltenberg also met the Minister of Defence Hulusi Akar.
HIGH LEVEL NORDSTREAM AFFAR MANAGEMENT
USA CZECH CONSULTATIONS PRIOR PRAGUE MEETING
On 3 Oct 2022 CzechEmbassyDC, @CzechEmbassyDC - Czech Deputy Foreign Minister @kozakj, has consulted bilateral relationship between 🇨🇿 and 🇺🇸 as well as the assistance to 🇺🇦 with @StateEUR Assistant Secretary Karen Donfried during his visit to Washington, DC.
TUESDAY 4 OCTOBER 2022
On 3 Oct 2022 - UK/JEF: After deliberate damage was caused to the Nord Stream pipelines in the Baltic Sea, @BWallaceMP today spoke to counterparts from Joint Expeditionary Force partners.
Defence Secretary Ben Wallace added:
"In this period of heightened concern for all like-minded partner nations, it is right that we act with speed, agility and collective resolve to actively demonstrate our shared commitment to mutual security."
The group condemned the blatant attacks against civilian infrastructure.
The JEF is a group of like-minded nations – Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, United Kingdom. The nations share the same purpose, values and a common focus on security and stability in the JEF core regions of the High North, North Atlantic and Baltic Sea region
Defence Secretary Ben Wallace added:
"In this period of heightened concern for all like-minded partner nations, it is right that we act with speed, agility and collective resolve to actively demonstrate our shared commitment to mutual security."
The group condemned the blatant attacks against civilian infrastructure.
The JEF is a group of like-minded nations – Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, United Kingdom. The nations share the same purpose, values and a common focus on security and stability in the JEF core regions of the High North, North Atlantic and Baltic Sea region
On 3 Oct 2022 JEF Defence Ministers Statement. The defence ministers from the countries within the Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) defence cooperation met virtually on 3 October 2022, and gave the following statement...
JEF VIRTUAL MEETING WITH PERPETRATOR
On 3 Oct 2022 - JEF: Joint statement by Ministers of the Joint Expeditionary ForceDefence Secretary Ben Wallace met virtually with ministers from Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) partner nations to discuss attacks on the Nord Stream pipelines in the Baltic Sea.
"The JEF condemns in the strongest terms the reckless sabotage in the Baltic Sea. It is discussing security responses, including increased maritime presence and Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance activities. It will seek to deter further such acts, reassure allies and demonstrate collective commitment to the security and stability of the region. Ministers discussed increasing shared intelligence assessments to ensure common situational awareness, as well as cooperation to secure critical infrastructure. The JEF will ensure complementarity, alignment and transparency with NATO as well as the investigation led by Danish, Swedish and German authorities."
Defence Secretary Ben Wallace added:
"In this period of heightened concern for all like-minded partner nations, it is right that we act with speed, agility and collective resolve to actively demonstrate our shared commitment to mutual security."
SLAP ON THE WRIST
On 3 Oct 2022 - JEF: Joint statement by Ministers of the Joint Expeditionary ForceDefence Secretary Ben Wallace met virtually with ministers from Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) partner nations to discuss attacks on the Nord Stream pipelines in the Baltic Sea.
"The JEF condemns in the strongest terms the reckless sabotage in the Baltic Sea. It is discussing security responses, including increased maritime presence and Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance activities. It will seek to deter further such acts, reassure allies and demonstrate collective commitment to the security and stability of the region. Ministers discussed increasing shared intelligence assessments to ensure common situational awareness, as well as cooperation to secure critical infrastructure. The JEF will ensure complementarity, alignment and transparency with NATO as well as the investigation led by Danish, Swedish and German authorities."
Defence Secretary Ben Wallace added:
"In this period of heightened concern for all like-minded partner nations, it is right that we act with speed, agility and collective resolve to actively demonstrate our shared commitment to mutual security."
SLAP ON THE WRIST
SECURITY SITUATION IN BALTIC SEA HAS CHANGED
UK ON DIPLOMATIC MISSIONS
On 4 Oct 2022 Brittiska Ambassaden Stockholm, @UKinSweden: "Three borders in the north - and three ambassadors from Great Britain. The Arctic is an important region for British foreign policy, not least in security and defence. Last week, the British ambassadors to SWE, FIN, NOR visited Treriksröset during a study trip in the north."
WARSAW SECURITY FORUM
On 4 Oct 2022 Brittiska Ambassaden Stockholm, @UKinSweden: "Three borders in the north - and three ambassadors from Great Britain. The Arctic is an important region for British foreign policy, not least in security and defence. Last week, the British ambassadors to SWE, FIN, NOR visited Treriksröset during a study trip in the north."
WARSAW SECURITY FORUM
On 4 Oct 2022 The Operational Commander of the Armed Forces takes part in the just inaugurated Warsaw Security Forum. #WSF is an annual conference, held in strategic partnership with @NATO bringing together ministers from NATO and EU countries, military officers and representatives of prestigious international think tanks.
REINFORCING TRANS-ATLANTIC SUPPORT
STAY OF PLAY IN RUSSIA´S WAS ON UKRAINE
On 4 Oct 2022 EPC/European Policy Centre, @epc_eu: ONLINE EVENT - ‘State of play in Russia’s war on #Ukraine: Reinforcing #transatlantic support’
NORDSTREAM AFFAIR MANAGEMENT
MACRON BRIEFS LEYEN BEFORE PRAGUE SUMMIT
On 4 Oct 2022 VdLeyen: "Thank you @emmanuelmacron for this excellent meeting before the first informal #EPC & #EUCO in Prague this week.We work on solutions 🇪🇺 to protect households and businesses from high energy prices, support competitiveness & protect the single market."
GERMANY AND NETHERLAND
WORKING TOGETHER ON ENERGY SECURITY
On 4 Oct 2022 Bundeskanzler Olaf Scholz, @Bundeskanzler: "Germany and the Netherlands are working closely together - especially when it comes to limiting energy and #Klimakrise . Together we are focusing on more energy from wind and climate-neutral hydrogen. Thank you for visiting, @MinPres Rutte on 🇩🇪 - 🇳🇱 - #Klimakabinett"
On 4 Oct 2022 - GER: German anti-submarine plane is coming down through the Kattegat at low altitude.
USA UK DIPLOMACY
TACKLING MOST IMPORTANT ISSUES
On 4 Oct 2022 - USA/UK: Ambassador Jane Hartley, @USAmbUK: "Great to catch up with @SenatorShaheen at the Embassy during her visit to the UK. At every level of government the 🇺🇸 & 🇬🇧 are working together to tackle the most important issues we face today."
On 4 Oct 2022 Visit to the #HALL of the Armed Services Committee #HASC 🇺🇸 Congress led @RepAdamSmith presence @USambassadorGR
US GERMANY TOP LEVEL MEETING
On 4 Oct 2022 Visit to the #HALL of the Armed Services Committee #HASC 🇺🇸 Congress led @RepAdamSmith presence @USambassadorGR
UK ON ARCTIC SECURITY
On 4 Oct 2022 British Embassy Oslo: "The Arctic is changing, and the implications are wide-ranging. Last week, the British Ambassadors from 🇳🇴 🇸🇪 🇫🇮 visited the Three-Country Cairn to speak to local #Arctic stakeholders on security, #ClimateChange and indigenous issues."
USA CONFIRM BILATERAL COOPERATION TO FINLAND
On 4 Oct 2022 - USA/FIN: USA, Office of the Counselor, Department of State: "@CounselorDOS Great discussion with Finnish Ambassador Hautala @FINambUS today. I look forward to my upcoming trip to Helsinki to meet with Finnish partners and continue our strong bilateral cooperation."
UK BRINGS SHIP TO BLACK SEA BEFORE KERCH BRIDGE ATTACK
On 4 Oct 2022 - UK: The British missile destroyer had entered the Black Sea on the evening of October 4. The Russian military issued a warning and fired several missiles towards the British missile destroyer.
On 4 Oct 2022 - UK: The British missile destroyer had entered the Black Sea on the evening of October 4. The Russian military issued a warning and fired several missiles towards the British missile destroyer.
NORDIC COUNTRIES RESPONSE TO NORDSTREAM AFFAIR
On 4 Oct 2022 - NORDICS: Nordic Countries’ Response To Nord Stream Sabotage
The submarine rescue vessel HMS Belos was dispatched to the Nord Stream leaks sites.
Danish vessels deployed to the site of the leakages include environmental protection ship HDMS Gunnar Thorson as well as the frigate HDMS Absalon.
Closer to the other end of the pipeline, Finland has declined to comment on whether there is an increase in readiness following the Nordstream leaks in line with a longstanding policy of ambiguity, but Prime Minister Sanna Marin hosted a press conference on 28 September during which she noted that Finnish authorities “closely monitor” the Finnish exclusive economic zone, without going into details. However, Finnish daily Helsingin Sanomat reported that the initial response had been hampered by the fact that neither of the Finnish Border Guard’s Dornier Do 228 maritime patrol aircraft were able to fly during the days following the incident due to technical faults.
FRENCH CARRIER GROUP EXERCISE
The submarine rescue vessel HMS Belos was dispatched to the Nord Stream leaks sites.
Danish vessels deployed to the site of the leakages include environmental protection ship HDMS Gunnar Thorson as well as the frigate HDMS Absalon.
Closer to the other end of the pipeline, Finland has declined to comment on whether there is an increase in readiness following the Nordstream leaks in line with a longstanding policy of ambiguity, but Prime Minister Sanna Marin hosted a press conference on 28 September during which she noted that Finnish authorities “closely monitor” the Finnish exclusive economic zone, without going into details. However, Finnish daily Helsingin Sanomat reported that the initial response had been hampered by the fact that neither of the Finnish Border Guard’s Dornier Do 228 maritime patrol aircraft were able to fly during the days following the incident due to technical faults.
FRENCH CARRIER GROUP EXERCISE
USA PREPARING FOR POSSIBLE NUCLEAR EXCHANGE
On 4 Oct 2022 HHS purchases drug for use in radiological and nuclear emergencies. As part of long-standing, ongoing efforts to be better prepared to save lives following radiological and nuclear emergencies, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is purchasing a supply of the drug Nplate from Amgen USA Inc; Nplate is approved to treat blood cell injuries that accompany acute radiation syndrome in adult and pediatric patients (ARS).
WEDNESDAY 5 OCTOBER 2022
On 5 Oct 2022 - UK: James Cleverly🇬🇧, @JamesCleverly: Both @TrussLiz and I have been clear.
We will not stop our support for Ukraine.
We will not back down against Putin’s aggression.
We will not stop until he is stopped.
PERPETRATOR SPEAKS AGAINST RUSSIA BEING INVOLVED IN THE NORDSTREAM INVESTIGATION
On 5 Oct 2022 British Defense Secretary Ben Wallace on Wednesday spoke out against involving Russia in the investigation of the incidents on the Nord Stream and Nord Stream 2 gas pipelines.
On 5 Oct 2022 British Defense Secretary Ben Wallace on Wednesday spoke out against involving Russia in the investigation of the incidents on the Nord Stream and Nord Stream 2 gas pipelines.
TWO MAIN SCENARIOS
On 5 Oct 2022 Nord Stream pipeline sabotage: how an attack could have been carried out and why Europe was defenceless.
Two likely scenarios.
SUBMARINE/MINI-SUBMARINE (Later confirmed by evidence)
A first option is that the attacks could have been carried out as an underwater operation using advanced submarine technology.
This implies that we are looking at a state and its navy. Although the attacks took place outside the territorial waters of the Nato members Denmark and Sweden, they could be interpreted as an act of war.
PRIVATE STORY (Later rejected by lead Swedish investigator)
The second scenario is an operation launched from a privately owned surface vessel, such as a fishing boat being used as a platform for divers or submersibles to place explosives. In this case, the attack vessel was hiding in everyday maritime traffic.
This scenario points us to so called “grey-zone” tactics: an attack by a group acting indirectly on behalf of state interests.
RUSSIA COLLECTS NORDSTREAM ATTACK EVIDENCE (053, 176, 191, 208)
On 5 Oct 2022 TASS, @tassagency_en: Official says Russia collects facts on Nord Stream sabotage, sees Western trace
Russian Foreign Intelligence Service Director Sergey Naryshkin has said Russia continues to collect facts regarding the sabotage against the Nord Stream, but some indirect data point to a Western trace.
"We continue to collect facts. They are so far indirect. But the indirect data, both the data that were earlier published and the data that aren’t yet in the public domain, of course point to a Western trace," he said, fielding questions from journalist Pavel Zarubin.
On 5 Oct 2022 TASS, @tassagency_en: Official says Russia collects facts on Nord Stream sabotage, sees Western trace
Russian Foreign Intelligence Service Director Sergey Naryshkin has said Russia continues to collect facts regarding the sabotage against the Nord Stream, but some indirect data point to a Western trace.
"We continue to collect facts. They are so far indirect. But the indirect data, both the data that were earlier published and the data that aren’t yet in the public domain, of course point to a Western trace," he said, fielding questions from journalist Pavel Zarubin.
RUSSIA DEPLOYS DETERRENCE
On 5 Oct 2022 Russian nuclear powered submarine Belgorod reportedly deployed
On 5 Oct 2022 Russian Doomsday Sub Belgorod Spotted in the Arctic
On 5 Oct 2022 NATO fighting against Russia in Ukraine, says security chief. It is stated that NATO member states "are involved in planning military operations and are blackmailing with the use of weapons of mass destruction"
PATRUSHEV: RUSSIA IS FIGHTING NATO
PUTIN: CLARIFIES THE USAGE OF NUCLEAR WEAPONS
On 5 Oct 2022 Nikolay Patrushev, the head of Russia's Security Council, recognized that Russia is now fighting NATO in Ukraine. Meanwhile, President Vladimir Putin has reminded the world that Russia has nuclear weapons and is prepared to use them "when the very existence of the state is put under threat," as Russia's official nuclear weapons doctrine declared in June 2020.
BETRAYED BY ALLIES
EU COUNTRIES WILL HAVE TO FACE TRUTH (053, 176, 191, 208)
On 5 Oct 2022 TASS, @tassagency_en: "The EU countries will have to face the truth and admit that they were betrayed by their allies in the situation involving the Nord Stream incidents, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova wrote on her Telegram channel"
On 5 Oct 2022 - RU: TASS, @tassagency_en: Press review: "Russian top court okays accession and chances to revive Nord Stream revealed"
US NAVAL FORCES EUROPE
13TH TRANS REGIONAL SEAPOWER SYMPOSIUM
On 5 - 7 Oct 2022 - USA: U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. 6th Fleet, @USNavyEurope:
On 5 - 7 Oct 2022 - USA: U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. 6th Fleet, @USNavyEurope:
"The #TransRegionalSeapowerSymposium provided an opportunity to exchange views about security challenges, discuss current and future threats, and deepen strong friendships, partnerships, and alliances."
On 5 - 7 Oct 2022 - USA: U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. 6th Fleet, @USNavyEurope:
"Strengthening our #NavalPartnerships! @USNavyEurope Adm. Stuart B. Munsch met with international Naval leaders during the 13th #TransRegionalSeapowerSymposium (TRSS), hosted by the #ItalianNavy in Venice, 5-7 Oct."
AWARDS (194)
On 5 - 7 Oct 2022 - USA: U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. 6th Fleet, @USNavyEurope:
"Strengthening our #NavalPartnerships! @USNavyEurope Adm. Stuart B. Munsch met with international Naval leaders during the 13th #TransRegionalSeapowerSymposium (TRSS), hosted by the #ItalianNavy in Venice, 5-7 Oct."
AWARDS (194)
On 5 Oct 2022 CIR Bundeswehr, @cirbw - USA/GER: Surprise visit to #ITBtl293 in #Murnau . A 🇺🇸 delegation from Washington visited the IT professionals. In addition to the general exchange, there was another surprise. Major General Jerry F. Prochaska awarded Lieutenant Colonel Stefan Eisinger the “Defense Meritorious Service Medal”
On 5 Oct 2022 Bundeskanzler Olaf Scholz, @Bundeskanzler: Prices must come down - for electricity and gas. I am happy about the constructive discussions with the states. One thing is clear: the federal government will spend up to 250 billion euros to cushion the effects of the high prices. #MPK
ENERGY COOPERATION
GERMANY SPAIN MEETING
GERMANY SPAIN MEETING
US TRIES TO PRESSURE OPEC, OPEC DECLINES
On 5 Oct 2022 - Statement from National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan and NEC Director Brian Deese. The President is disappointed by the shortsighted decision by OPEC+ to cut production quotas while the global economy is dealing with the continued negative impact of Putin’s invasion of Ukraine. At a time when maintaining a global supply of energy is of paramount importance, this decision will have the most negative impact on lower- and middle-income countries that are already reeling from elevated energy prices.
NATO DETER AND DEFEND POSTURE (195, 213)
PROTECTING IMPLICITLY THE NORDSTREAM PERPETRATOR
On 5 Oct 2022 - NATO: Admiral Rob Bauer @CMC_NATO: Great to attend the #WSF22 alongside fellow security experts & exchange views on:
- current security environment, especially on #NATO's eastern & northern flanks + Black Sea region;
- implications for our Alliance;
- recent decisions to strengthen our #DeterandDefend Posture.
- current security environment, especially on #NATO's eastern & northern flanks + Black Sea region;
- implications for our Alliance;
- recent decisions to strengthen our #DeterandDefend Posture.
WAS JACOB REES-MOGG TRYING TO SECURE EXCESS ENERGY FROM NORWAY
On 5 Oct 2022 - UK: 'A lot of concern!' Jacob Rees-Mogg enters talks to lock UK into controversial gas deals.
THE PERPETRATOR CALLS WITH WHISTLEBLOWER
On Oct 5, 2022 James Cleverly: "I had an important call with Norway’s Foreign Minister @AHuitfeldt following last week’s explosions along the Nordstream gas pipelines."
On Oct 5, 2022 James Cleverly: "I had an important call with Norway’s Foreign Minister @AHuitfeldt following last week’s explosions along the Nordstream gas pipelines."
EUROPEAN SECURITY AFTER UK ATTACKED ALLIES
NETHERLAND AND UK DISCUSS NORDSTREAM AFFAIR
On 5 Oct 2022 -Deputy Ambassador Hanno Würzner & Head Political Affairs @marijn_noordam met with 🇬🇧 Foreign Secretary @JamesCleverly at the #ConservativePartyconference. They discussed #NLUK cooperation on security & multilateral affairs in light of the Russian invasion in #Ukraine.
HIGH LEVEL MEETING WITH SEBASTIEN LECORNU
HIGH LEVEL MEETING WITH SEBASTIEN LECORNU
FRENCH BRIEFING OF ITS TOP MILITARY ABOUT NORDSTREAM
On 5 Oct 2022 Defense Commission: hearing of @SebLecornu , Minister of the Armed Forces, @echiva , general delegate for armaments, Christophe Mauriet, general secretary for administration, the various chiefs of staff @CEMA_FR, @CEMAT_FR, @amiralVandier, @CEM_AAE and Alice Guitton at the DGRIS.
NINE NAVAL NATIONS ON TFEX, BUT NOT THE UK
On 5 Oct 2022 Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group Departs for First Deployment. The deployment involves approximately 9,000 personnel from nine nations, 20 ships and 60 aircraft.The nine participating nations are: U.S, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Spain, and Sweden.
Between 5 - 23 Oct 2022 USN Carrier Strike Group 4 Exercise Enhances Beginning of Gerald R. Ford Inaugural Deployment with NATO Allies. Norfolk, Va. - The Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group and ships from three North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) countries completed a three-week exercise orchestrated by Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 4 called Task Force Exercise (TFEX) 23-2 from Oct. 5 to 23.
US SONAR DATA
GERMAN MAGNETIC ANOMALIES
DENMARK AND SWEDEN POSSES HYDROACUSTIC DATA
WHOSE SUBMARINE WAS NEAR BORNHOLM ONE WEEK BEFORE BLASTS?
On 5 Oct 2022 - USA: US considering offering to analyse underwater audio recordings to aid Nord Stream pipeline sabotage investigations
The US Navy’s processing of the sonar signatures – the term for the unique underwater sounds – provided by Sweden and Denmark could boost the investigations by providing a more detailed picture of what was in the area at the time of the pipeline explosions and what caused them, sources said... Each type of underwater machinery like submarines, torpedoes and vessel engines makes a unique sound that is called a “sonar signature,” and the US has an extensive library of these sounds.
IS US "CONSIDERING" TO ACHIEVE POLITICAL PRESSURE ON PERPETRATOR?
On 5 Oct 2022 CNN: The USA considering offering to analyse underwater audio recordings to aid Nord Stream pipeline sabotage investigations. Article speaks about EXISTING “sonar signature”.
US SUBMARINE ARRIVED TO UK´S FASLANE
HIGHLY PROBABLY THE BASE FROM WHICH THE ATTACK ORIGINATED FROM
On 5 Oct 2022 USS California (SSN 781) Virginia-class Block II nuclear attack submarine coming into Faslane, Scotland
GIBRALTAR
On 5 Oct 2022 The @HMSLANCASTER has left #SNMG1 after participation in exercises off Portugal and arrives in #Gibraltar this morning.
On 5 Oct 2022 The @HMSLANCASTER has left #SNMG1 after participation in exercises off Portugal and arrives in #Gibraltar this morning.
On 5 Oct 2022 - CZE/EUROPE: On Thursday, heads of government from 44 countries will gather in Prague for the first European Political Community. Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre (Ap) prioritizes this meeting, despite the fact that this is the day the Norwegian state budget is presented.
13TH TRANS-REGIONAL SEAPOWER SYMPOSIUM
INTERNATIONAL NAVAL LEADERS DISCUSS UKŚ MISSION AGAINST NORDSTREAM
13TH TRANS-REGIONAL SEAPOWER SYMPOSIUM
INTERNATIONAL NAVAL LEADERS DISCUSS UKŚ MISSION AGAINST NORDSTREAM
5-7 Oct 2022 - ITA: Venice:U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. 6th Fleet, @USNavyEurope: Strengthening our #NavalPartnerships! @USNavyEurope: Adm. Stuart B. Munsch met with international Naval leaders during the 13th #TransRegionalSeapowerSymposium (TRSS), hosted by the #ItalianNavy in Venice.
5-7 Oct 2022 - ITA: Venice: U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. 6th Fleet, @USNavyEurope: The #TransRegionalSeapowerSymposium provided an opportunity to exchange views about security challenges, discuss current and future threats, and deepen strong friendships, partnerships, and alliances.
On 5 Oct 2022 U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. 6th Fleet, @USNavyEurope: Replying to @USNavyEurope: With Porter’s departure, all four ships originally assigned to CTF 65 have been replaced. With all homeport shifts now completed, the new FDNF-E ships based in Rota are USS Arleigh Burke (DDG 51), USS Roosevelt (DDG 80), USS Paul Ignatius (DDG 117) & USS Bulkeley (DDG 84).
US - POLAND BILATERAL SECURITY COOPERATION
On 5 Oct 2022 Under Secretary Uzra Zeya, @UnderSecStateJ: "Delighted to meet with Deputy Foreign Minister @marcin_przydacz of @PolandMFA while visiting 🇵🇱. As Allies and fellow democracies, our shared values and strategic interests underpin U.S-Poland bilateral relations."
On 5 Oct 2022 US Embassy Warsaw, @USEmbassyWarsaw: Chris Murphy, @ChrisMurphyCT: I had a good meeting today in Warsaw with Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki about deepening U.S.-Poland security cooperation.
SPAIN VISITS NATO JFCBS
On 5 Oct 2022 Spanish Ambassador visits JFC Brunssum: Brunssum, The Netherlands – Headquarters Allied Joint Force Command Brunssum (JFCBS) hosted Her Excellency, Ms Consuelo Femenía Guardiola, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Spain to the Netherlands, Wednesday 5th October.
On 6 Oct 2022 Chef d'état-major des armées (@CEMA_FR): On land, at sea, in the sky, the contribution of the French armed forces to the security of the Euro-Atlantic area integrates the complementarity between the EU and @NATO . #Crédibilité and #cohérence of the commitment 🇫🇷 to its allies and partners. #solidarité strategic
On 6 Oct 2022 Ollongren: 'European defense cooperation is absolutely necessary'
“It is time to show ambition and ensure that Europe remains safe.”
"Europe is still far too dependent on the United States. But what if the US gets a less pro-European president in the next elections? Europe must be able to take more responsibility for its own security. The Americans also ask that of us. We need a strong NATO and a strong EU.”
UK UNINVESTABLE
On 5 Oct 2022 Spanish Ambassador visits JFC Brunssum: Brunssum, The Netherlands – Headquarters Allied Joint Force Command Brunssum (JFCBS) hosted Her Excellency, Ms Consuelo Femenía Guardiola, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Spain to the Netherlands, Wednesday 5th October.
TRANS REGIONAL SEAPOWER SYMPOSIUM
GILDAY MEETS THE PERPETRATOR
On 5 Oct 2022 Readout of U.S. Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Gilday Meeting with Royal Navy First Sea Lord and Chief of Naval Staff Adm. Sir Ben Key
"Today, Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Gilday met with Royal Navy First Sea Lord and Chief of Naval Staff Adm. Sir Ben Key in Venice, Italy, at the Trans-Regional Seapower Symposium."
The two leaders discussed a wide range of topics including maritime security, deterrence, interoperability, and technological innovation. They also reaffirmed their shared commitment to uphold and advance the rules-based international system, exchanging views about security issues in Europe, the Middle East, and the Indo-Pacific, underscoring the importance of the U.S.-U.K. bilateral relationship and NATO alliance.
GILDAY MEETS THE PERPETRATOR
On 5 Oct 2022 Readout of U.S. Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Gilday Meeting with Royal Navy First Sea Lord and Chief of Naval Staff Adm. Sir Ben Key
"Today, Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Gilday met with Royal Navy First Sea Lord and Chief of Naval Staff Adm. Sir Ben Key in Venice, Italy, at the Trans-Regional Seapower Symposium."
The two leaders discussed a wide range of topics including maritime security, deterrence, interoperability, and technological innovation. They also reaffirmed their shared commitment to uphold and advance the rules-based international system, exchanging views about security issues in Europe, the Middle East, and the Indo-Pacific, underscoring the importance of the U.S.-U.K. bilateral relationship and NATO alliance.
TRANS REGIONAL SEAPOWER SYMPOSIUM
NATO GILDAY MEETS GREEK´S HEADS OF NAVY
On 5 Oct 2022 Readout of U.S. Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Gilday Meeting with Chief of Hellenic Navy General Staff Vice Adm. Stylianos. Gilday reaffirmed the U.S. Navy's commitment to trans-regional unity and to sustaining strong relationships with our Allies and partners.
On 5 Oct 2022 Readout of U.S. Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Gilday Meeting with Chief of the Hellenic Navy General Staff Vice Adm. Stylianos Petrakis
"Today, Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Gilday met with Chief of the Hellenic Navy General Staff Vice Adm. Stylianos Petrakis in Venice, Italy, at the Trans-Regional Seapower Symposium."
The two leaders reaffirmed their strong partnership and discussed regional and maritime security. They also talked about modernization, current bilateral cooperation and interoperability.
Gilday and Petrakis discussed Greek Prime Minister Mitsotakis’s visit to the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) earlier this year, and homeporting of the USS Hershel “Woody” Williams (ESB 4) at Naval Support Activity Souda Bay.
Gilday reaffirmed the U.S. Navy’s commitment to trans-regional unity and to sustaining strong relationships with our Allies and partners.
TRANS REGIONAL SEAPOWER SYMPOSIUM
On 5 Oct 2022 Readout of U.S. Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Gilday Meeting with Finnish Navy Rear Adm. Jori Harju. The two leaders discussed maritime and regional security, including the current situation in the Baltic Sea, as well as the strength of their relationship and the ongoing process to deepen new areas of defense cooperation. Gilday reaffirmed the U.S. Navy’s commitment to trans-regional unity and to sustaining strong relationships with our Allies and partners.
On 5 Oct 2022 Readout of U.S. Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Gilday Meeting with Chief of the Hellenic Navy General Staff Vice Adm. Stylianos Petrakis
"Today, Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Gilday met with Chief of the Hellenic Navy General Staff Vice Adm. Stylianos Petrakis in Venice, Italy, at the Trans-Regional Seapower Symposium."
The two leaders reaffirmed their strong partnership and discussed regional and maritime security. They also talked about modernization, current bilateral cooperation and interoperability.
Gilday and Petrakis discussed Greek Prime Minister Mitsotakis’s visit to the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) earlier this year, and homeporting of the USS Hershel “Woody” Williams (ESB 4) at Naval Support Activity Souda Bay.
Gilday reaffirmed the U.S. Navy’s commitment to trans-regional unity and to sustaining strong relationships with our Allies and partners.
TRANS REGIONAL SEAPOWER SYMPOSIUM
NATO GILDAY MEETS FINLAND´S HEADS OF NAVY
On 5 Oct 2022 Readout of U.S. Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Gilday Meeting with Finnish Navy Rear Adm. Jori Harju. The two leaders discussed maritime and regional security, including the current situation in the Baltic Sea, as well as the strength of their relationship and the ongoing process to deepen new areas of defense cooperation. Gilday reaffirmed the U.S. Navy’s commitment to trans-regional unity and to sustaining strong relationships with our Allies and partners.
On 5 Oct 2022 - USA/FIN: Readout of U.S. Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Gilday Meeting with Finnish Navy Rear Adm. Jori Harju
"Today, Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Gilday met with Commander of the Finnish Navy Rear Adm. Jori Harju in Venice, Italy, at the Trans-Regional Seapower Symposium.
The two leaders discussed maritime and regional security, including the current situation in the Baltic Sea, as well as the strength of their relationship and the ongoing process to deepen new areas of defense cooperation."
Gilday noted the strong defense relationships with Northern European Allies and partners, one of the Navy’s greatest strategic advantages. He expressed appreciation to the Finnish Navy for supporting BALTOPS 22, which demonstrated NATO interoperability and readiness.
Gilday reaffirmed the U.S. Navy’s commitment to trans-regional unity and to sustaining strong relationships with our Allies and partners.
"Today, Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Gilday met with Commander of the Finnish Navy Rear Adm. Jori Harju in Venice, Italy, at the Trans-Regional Seapower Symposium.
The two leaders discussed maritime and regional security, including the current situation in the Baltic Sea, as well as the strength of their relationship and the ongoing process to deepen new areas of defense cooperation."
Gilday noted the strong defense relationships with Northern European Allies and partners, one of the Navy’s greatest strategic advantages. He expressed appreciation to the Finnish Navy for supporting BALTOPS 22, which demonstrated NATO interoperability and readiness.
Gilday reaffirmed the U.S. Navy’s commitment to trans-regional unity and to sustaining strong relationships with our Allies and partners.
THURSDAY 6 OCTOBER 2022
TRANS REGIONAL SEAPOWER SYMPOSIUM
NATO SECURITY CHALLENGES AFTER MEMBER ATTACKED OTHERS
NATO GILDAY MEETS FRANCE, ITALY, UK´S HEADS OF NAVY
On 6 Oct 2022 - USA/FRA/ITA/UK: Readout of U.S. Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Gilday Meeting with Heads of Navy from France, Italy, and U.K.
"Today, Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Gilday met with Chief of the French Navy Adm. Pierre Vandier; Chief of Italian Navy Adm. Enrico Credendino; and Royal Navy First Sea Lord Adm. Ben Key aboard the Italian navy training ship ITS Amerigo Vespucci.
Much of the discussion focused on maritime security challenges and the need for increased interoperability."
TRANS REGIONAL SEAPOWER SYMPOSIUM
On 6 Oct 2022 - USA/PL: Readout of U.S. Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Gilday Meeting with Inspector of the Polish Navy Rear Adm. Jarosław Ziemianski
"Today, Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Gilday met with Inspector of the Polish Navy Rear Adm. Jarosław Ziemianski in Venice, Italy, at the Trans-Regional Seapower Symposium.
The two leaders discussed defense and maritime security, interoperability, and their shared commitment to the security of NATO. They talked about ballistic missile defense and today’s current threats and challenges. Gilday reaffirmed the U.S. Navy’s commitment to trans-regional unity and to sustaining strong relationships with our Allies and partners."
"Today, Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Gilday met with Chief of the French Navy Adm. Pierre Vandier; Chief of Italian Navy Adm. Enrico Credendino; and Royal Navy First Sea Lord Adm. Ben Key aboard the Italian navy training ship ITS Amerigo Vespucci.
Much of the discussion focused on maritime security challenges and the need for increased interoperability."
TRANS REGIONAL SEAPOWER SYMPOSIUM
NATO GILDAY MEETS POLAND´S HEADS OF NAVY
On 6 Oct 2022 - USA/PL: Readout of U.S. Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Gilday Meeting with Inspector of the Polish Navy Rear Adm. Jarosław Ziemianski
"Today, Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Gilday met with Inspector of the Polish Navy Rear Adm. Jarosław Ziemianski in Venice, Italy, at the Trans-Regional Seapower Symposium.
The two leaders discussed defense and maritime security, interoperability, and their shared commitment to the security of NATO. They talked about ballistic missile defense and today’s current threats and challenges. Gilday reaffirmed the U.S. Navy’s commitment to trans-regional unity and to sustaining strong relationships with our Allies and partners."
TRANS REGIONAL SEAPOWER SYMPOSIUM
NATO GILDAY MEETS FRENCH HEAD OF NAVY
On 6 Oct 2022 - USA/FRA: Readout of U.S. Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Gilday Meeting with Chief of the French Navy Adm. Pierre Vandier
"Today, Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Gilday met with Chief of the French Navy Adm. Pierre Vandier in Venice, Italy, at the Trans-Regional Seapower Symposium.
The two leaders discussed maritime security, the significance of operating interchangeably, and the value of the U.S.-French bilateral relationship and NATO alliance. Gilday and Vandier both participated in the same speaking panel at the symposium, “From Naval Power to Maritime Power: Integrating Efforts in a Whole-Nation Multidimensional Approach,” which focused on the importance of a rules-based international maritime system.
Gilday and Vandier last met in June 2022, when Gilday hosted him for a formal visit in Washington, D.C.."
TRANS REGIONAL SEAPOWER SYMPOSIUM
NATO GILDAY MEETS SPANISH HEAD OF NAVY
NATO GILDAY MEETS FRENCH HEAD OF NAVY
On 6 Oct 2022 - USA/FRA: Readout of U.S. Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Gilday Meeting with Chief of the French Navy Adm. Pierre Vandier
"Today, Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Gilday met with Chief of the French Navy Adm. Pierre Vandier in Venice, Italy, at the Trans-Regional Seapower Symposium.
The two leaders discussed maritime security, the significance of operating interchangeably, and the value of the U.S.-French bilateral relationship and NATO alliance. Gilday and Vandier both participated in the same speaking panel at the symposium, “From Naval Power to Maritime Power: Integrating Efforts in a Whole-Nation Multidimensional Approach,” which focused on the importance of a rules-based international maritime system.
Gilday and Vandier last met in June 2022, when Gilday hosted him for a formal visit in Washington, D.C.."
TRANS REGIONAL SEAPOWER SYMPOSIUM
NATO GILDAY MEETS SPANISH HEAD OF NAVY
On 6 Oct 2022 Readout of U.S. Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Gilday Meeting with Chief of Staff of Spanish Navy Adm. Antonio Martorell Lacave. The two leaders reaffirmed the strength of the partnership between the U.S. and Spanish navies.
On 6 Oct 2022 Chef d'état-major des armées (@CEMA_FR): On land, at sea, in the sky, the contribution of the French armed forces to the security of the Euro-Atlantic area integrates the complementarity between the EU and @NATO . #Crédibilité and #cohérence of the commitment 🇫🇷 to its allies and partners. #solidarité strategic
EUROATLANTIC SECURITY
US EMBASSY DIPLOMACY - LATVIA, CROATIA,
On 6 Oct 2022 U.S. Embassy Riga, @USEmbassyRiga, @USArmy Deputy Chief of Staff LTG Laura Potter hosted Latvian Ministry of Defense State Secretary Janis Garisons and @AizsardzibasMin staff at the Pentagon to discuss 🇺🇸🇱🇻security cooperation. #StrongerTogether
On 6 Oct 2022 Ambassador Nathalie Rayes, @USAmbCroatia: Productive meeting @Ured_PRH with Dragan Lozančić and our visiting Congressional Delegation led by House Armed Services Committee Chairman @RepAdamSmith. The United States appreciates #Croatia’s role as a substantive contributor to regional stability and international security.
US EMBASSY DIPLOMACY - LATVIA, CROATIA,
On 6 Oct 2022 U.S. Embassy Riga, @USEmbassyRiga, @USArmy Deputy Chief of Staff LTG Laura Potter hosted Latvian Ministry of Defense State Secretary Janis Garisons and @AizsardzibasMin staff at the Pentagon to discuss 🇺🇸🇱🇻security cooperation. #StrongerTogether
On 6 Oct 2022 Ambassador Nathalie Rayes, @USAmbCroatia: Productive meeting @Ured_PRH with Dragan Lozančić and our visiting Congressional Delegation led by House Armed Services Committee Chairman @RepAdamSmith. The United States appreciates #Croatia’s role as a substantive contributor to regional stability and international security.
NETHERLAND CLEAR ABOUT ZOMBIFIED NATO
NETHERLAND STRESSED NEED FOR OWN JOINT EUROPEAN SECURITY
On 6 Oct 2022 Ollongren: 'European defense cooperation is absolutely necessary'
“It is time to show ambition and ensure that Europe remains safe.”
"Europe is still far too dependent on the United States. But what if the US gets a less pro-European president in the next elections? Europe must be able to take more responsibility for its own security. The Americans also ask that of us. We need a strong NATO and a strong EU.”
On 6 Oct 2022 ‘Uninvestable’ UK Market Lost £300 Billion in Truss’s First Month
On 6 Oct 2022 Liz Truss refuses to rule out raising retirement age for millions
NO STOMACH TO MEET THE PERPETRATOR AGAIN? (018, 117)
On 6 Oct 2022 Liz Truss refuses to rule out raising retirement age for millions
NO STOMACH TO MEET THE PERPETRATOR AGAIN? (018, 117)
On 6 Oct 2022 - DK: Europe's new 44-nation club underlines Russia's isolation
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen was tied up with a crucial parliamentary debate at home, bringing the number of leaders down to 43 from the originally envisaged 44.
WHOSE PIPELINES SHE ORDERED TO BE BLOWN UP
TRUSS: WE WILL END OUR RELIANCE ON RUSSIAN ENERGY
On 6 Oct 2022 Prime minister Liz Truss attended European summit in Prague on Thursday She says were working with our partners around the world to improve our energy security and stand up to Putin´s appalling war in Ukraine
On 6 Oct 2022 British Prime Minister Liz Truss 🇬🇧 En Route To Prague 🇨🇿 For The European Political Community Meeting.
On 6 Oct 2022 British Prime Minister Liz Truss 🇬🇧 En Route To Prague 🇨🇿 For The European Political Community Meeting.
On 6 Oct 2022 Truss: "These are difficult times"
PM Liz Truss says the UK is facing a "very difficult economic situation" and that it is important that she is in Prague at the European Political Community meeting to deal with 'these very real issues'
On 6 Oct 2022 Liz Truss: "Time to find common cause with our European friends
Security, energy and migration are three of the most urgent priorities for the British people, so they are top of my agenda too. That’s why I am travelling to Prague for today’s European leaders’ meeting."
"Today’s meeting is not an EU construct or an EU alternative. I am very clear about that. It brings together governments from across Europe, around a third of whom are outside the EU. A post-Brexit Britain, as an independent country outside the EU, should be involved in discussions that affect the entire continent and all of us here at home. We are taking part as an independent sovereign nation, and we will act as one."
"Brexit was never about the UK stepping away from our proud and historic role as a leading nation in the region and beyond. We always believed we would find new ways of working that reflected our shared values and interests."
"Our actions in Ukraine have shown this to be true. No European country has done more than the UK to arm the Ukrainians in their fight for freedom and to lead the imposition of economic sanctions on Russia. Yet our actions are all the stronger because of the way that we collaborated with our European friends."
PM Liz Truss says the UK is facing a "very difficult economic situation" and that it is important that she is in Prague at the European Political Community meeting to deal with 'these very real issues'
On 6 Oct 2022 Liz Truss: "Time to find common cause with our European friends
Security, energy and migration are three of the most urgent priorities for the British people, so they are top of my agenda too. That’s why I am travelling to Prague for today’s European leaders’ meeting."
"Today’s meeting is not an EU construct or an EU alternative. I am very clear about that. It brings together governments from across Europe, around a third of whom are outside the EU. A post-Brexit Britain, as an independent country outside the EU, should be involved in discussions that affect the entire continent and all of us here at home. We are taking part as an independent sovereign nation, and we will act as one."
"Brexit was never about the UK stepping away from our proud and historic role as a leading nation in the region and beyond. We always believed we would find new ways of working that reflected our shared values and interests."
"Our actions in Ukraine have shown this to be true. No European country has done more than the UK to arm the Ukrainians in their fight for freedom and to lead the imposition of economic sanctions on Russia. Yet our actions are all the stronger because of the way that we collaborated with our European friends."
On 6 Oct 2022 UK Prime Minister, @10DowningStreet: The Prime Minister has arrived in Prague 🇨🇿 for the European Political Community summit.
"Working with our allies and friends we will:
- Ensure Putin’s war in Ukraine fails
- End our reliance on Russian energy
- Step up our response to illegal migration"
On 6 Oct 2022 UK Prime Minister urges Europe to ‘stand firm’ against Russian aggression ahead of regional summit. Prime Minister Liz Truss to attend European leaders’ meeting in Prague to galvanise the response to Putin’s invasion of Ukraine.
The Prime Minister will urge leaders to stand united in the face of Russian aggression as Europe faces “its biggest crisis since the Second World War”, when she addresses a regional summit in the Czech Republic today [6th October].
In a series of bilateral meetings and plenary sessions in Prague, the Prime Minister will encourage countries to go further and faster to end Europe’s reliance on Russian hydrocarbons and “usher in a new era of resilience and independence.”
She will call on leaders to commit at the summit to keeping gas and electricity interconnectors open this winter and is expected to hold talks on joint projects to develop new nuclear and offshore wind capacity.
- Ensure Putin’s war in Ukraine fails
- End our reliance on Russian energy
- Step up our response to illegal migration"
On 6 Oct 2022 UK Prime Minister urges Europe to ‘stand firm’ against Russian aggression ahead of regional summit. Prime Minister Liz Truss to attend European leaders’ meeting in Prague to galvanise the response to Putin’s invasion of Ukraine.
The Prime Minister will urge leaders to stand united in the face of Russian aggression as Europe faces “its biggest crisis since the Second World War”, when she addresses a regional summit in the Czech Republic today [6th October].
In a series of bilateral meetings and plenary sessions in Prague, the Prime Minister will encourage countries to go further and faster to end Europe’s reliance on Russian hydrocarbons and “usher in a new era of resilience and independence.”
She will call on leaders to commit at the summit to keeping gas and electricity interconnectors open this winter and is expected to hold talks on joint projects to develop new nuclear and offshore wind capacity.
On 6 Oct 2022 Arrival of 🇩🇪 Chancellor Olaf Scholz at Václav Havel Airport in Prague. On the sidelines of today’s European Political Community summit, Scholz will hold bilateral meetings with U.K. Prime Minister Liz Truss 🇬🇧, Serbia’s Aleksandar Vučić 🇷🇸 and Norway’s Jonas Gahr Støre 🇳🇴.
UK NETHERLAND DIPLOMACY POST NORDSTREAM ATTACKS
SECURITY RELATIONS BETWEEN UK-EU AFTER UK ATTACKED KEY EUROPEAN INFRASTRUCTURE CHANGED
On 6 Oct 2022 Netherlands Defence Attaché United Kingdom, @GHNijenhuis: "Excellent initiative by @EUinUK to bring all EU Defence Attaché’s and Political Counsellors together to discuss various security and defence issues. @NLinUK, @Defensie"
THE PRAGUE COVER-UP (047)
CZECHIA: INFORMAL MEETING OF EUROPEAN POLITICAL COMMUNITY
CZECHIA: INFORMAL MEETING OF EUROPEAN POLITICAL COMMUNITY
On 6 Oct 2022 Meeting of the European Political Community
The first meeting of the European Political Community brought together leaders from across the continent in a spirit of unity on 6 October 2022 in Prague, ahead of the informal meeting of EU heads of state or government.
The European Political Community aims to:
- foster political dialogue and cooperation to address issues of common interest
- strengthen the security, stability and prosperity of the European continent
The first meeting of the European Political Community brought together leaders from across the continent in a spirit of unity on 6 October 2022 in Prague, ahead of the informal meeting of EU heads of state or government.
The European Political Community aims to:
- foster political dialogue and cooperation to address issues of common interest
- strengthen the security, stability and prosperity of the European continent
EU AND NORWAY COOPERATE ON ENERGY
POLAND: ENERGY POLICY CAN NOT BE DICTATED BY GERMANY
TRUSS: FINDING COMMON CAUSE WITH EUROPEAN FRIENDS
MICHEL RATIONALIZES COVER-UP BY SECURITY AND STABILITY
On 6 Oct 2022 EU and Norway agree ‘joint tools’ to tackle Europe’s gas crisis
Arriving at the Prague summit, Poland’s prime minister Mateusz Morawiecki said
“it cannot be the case that the EU’s energy policy is dictated by Germany”.
Ahead of the meeting, Truss said it was a chance to “find common cause with our European friends and allies” as they try to defeat Russian president Vladimir Putin’s war in Ukraine.
Charles Michel, president of the European Council, hailed the event as “extremely important”. The meeting would “try to renew the co-ordination and co-operation in order to have more stability, more security, more peace”, he said.
As he arrived at Prague castle, Emmanuel Macron, president of France, said the summit sent a “message of unity”, but went on to criticise the planned gas pipeline connecting Spain and France, which Germany wants to see built in order to access the Iberian gas market.
While British officials were keen to steer clear of Brexit, Mark Rutte, prime minister of Netherlands, told reporters on Thursday: “The relationship between the UK and the EU will be on the agenda.”
TRUSS: ENDING THE RELIANCE ON AUTHORITARIAN REGIMES FOR ENERGY
On 6 Oct 2022 Prime Minister welcomes ‘powerful show of solidarity’ at European leaders’ meeting
Prime Minister Liz Truss said:
"Leaders leave this summit with greater collective resolve to stand up to Russian aggression. What we have seen in Prague is a forceful show of solidarity with Ukraine, and for the principles of freedom and democracy.
The UK will continue to work with our allies to deliver on the British people’s priorities, including ending our reliance on authoritarian regimes for energy and reducing costs for families, tackling people smuggling gangs, and standing up to tyrants."
Prime Minister Liz Truss said:
"Leaders leave this summit with greater collective resolve to stand up to Russian aggression. What we have seen in Prague is a forceful show of solidarity with Ukraine, and for the principles of freedom and democracy.
The UK will continue to work with our allies to deliver on the British people’s priorities, including ending our reliance on authoritarian regimes for energy and reducing costs for families, tackling people smuggling gangs, and standing up to tyrants."
On 6 Oct 2022 Prague, United Kingdom.Prime Minister has a bilateral meeting with the Prime Minister of the Netherlands, Mark Rutte at the European Political Community in Prague.
SHOW OF STRONG UNITY = CONCEALING NORDSTREAM PERPETRATOR
- UK WILL WORK WITH ALLIES TO BE ALTERNATIVE SUPPLIER
- UK WILL OPEN ITS 3 LNG TERMINALS FOR US LNG DELIVERIES TO EU (027)
On 6 Oct 2022 UK Gov: "Meeting European leaders in Prague today, the Prime Minister welcomed the strong show of unity against Russian aggression. The UK will continue to work with our allies to secure our energy supply, tackle people smuggling gangs and stand up to despots."
MORAWIECKI MEETS THE PERPETRATOR
On 6 Oct 2022 PM On the sidelines of the European Political Community summit in Prague, PM @MorawieckiM met with British PM @trussliz #EuropeanPoliticalCommunity
On 6 Oct 2022 PM @MorawieckiM after the #EuropeanPoliticalCommunity summit in Prague: "We want the European Union to be not only an economic area that serves all Member States but also to build a security area on its borders. That is why we have met here today."
On 6 Oct 2022 PM @MorawieckiM after the #EuropeanPoliticalCommunity summit in Prague: "We want the European Union to be not only an economic area that serves all Member States but also to build a security area on its borders. That is why we have met here today."
USA POLAND ENERGY CONFERENCE
On 6 Oct 2022 - USA/PL: US Embassy Warsaw, @USEmbassyWarsaw: At the Energy Day conference, organized by @AmChamPoland and @globalcompact, Ambassador @USAmbPoland recalled that the U.S. government wants to support Poland in its energy transformation by offering the development of clean, reliable and safe nuclear energy.
THE USA - UK DIPLOMATIC MEETING (023)
On 6 Oct 2022 Deputy Secretary Kurt Campbell, @DeputySecState: "Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Call with UK Minister for the Americas Jesse Norman"
On 6 Oct 2022 U.S. Fleet Forces Deputy Commander Visits Kings Bay
Vice Adm. Jim Kilby, commander of Task Force 80 (TF-80) and Deputy Commander of U.S. Fleet Forces, visited Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, Georgia, Oct. 6. During his tour of the base, he visited the Trident Training Facility where officers and enlisted Sailors are trained in the knowledge and skills required to operate and maintain the Trident submarine and its associated systems.
On 6 Oct 2022 USS California (SSN 781) Virginia-class Block II nuclear attack submarine coming into Faslane, Scotland
SWEDISH UNDERWATER INSPECTION CONCLUDED
On 6 Oct 2022 - SWE: The support at the gas line ended. On October 6, the Armed Forces' support to the Coast Guard at the gas pipeline was suspended. This when the on-site investigation was deemed complete by the authorities that led it and the request for support was thereby withdrawn. The SWE HSwMS Belos returns to other activities.
On 6 Oct 2022 - SWE: Swedish authorities announced on October 6 they had conducted an underwater inspection of the site and collected "pieces of evidence"
Meanwhile, Danish police on Tuesday said they had completed several inspections of the leaks in the Danish zone, together with the intelligence service PET.
Another probable cause, according to a British military source, is that the Russians special ops may have discreetly laid mines from a disguised commercial vessel and detonated them days or weeks later.
On 6 Oct 2022 - RU: TASS, @tassagency_en: Sweden’s Security Service reports significant damages to Nord Stream pipelines
"The investigation into the Nord Stream events is being conducted by the Swedish Security Service and is headed by a National Security Unit prosecutor. As the crime scene investigation has been completed, the prosecutor has lifted the cordons around the area," the Security Service added.
"The investigation into the Nord Stream events is being conducted by the Swedish Security Service and is headed by a National Security Unit prosecutor. As the crime scene investigation has been completed, the prosecutor has lifted the cordons around the area," the Security Service added.
SWEDISH AND BRITISH NAVIES TRAINING TOGETHER (088, 122, 219, 043, 197)
On 6 Oct 2022 - SWE/UK: Sweden and Great Britain on a training patrol together in the Stockholm archipelago. #JEF
NATO DETER AND DEFEND (183, 167, 213)
NATO MEMBERS GERMANY, NORWAY AND NETHERLAND
On 6 Oct 2022 - NATO: NATO Joint Force Command Brunssum - JFCBS, @NATOJFCBS:
"The biggest military exercise in the 🇬🇧,"Joint Warrior" is well-underway.
Vessels from 🇺🇸 🇵🇱 🇩🇰 🇳🇴 🇩🇪 🇳🇱 🇨🇦 🇫🇷 🇱🇻 with more than 11 000 sailors, soldiers and aircrew participate in a 12-day exercise around the British Isles.
On 6 Oct 2022 - NATO/DE/NO/NED: With the mine countermeasure groups #SNMG1 and #SNMG2 provide a continuous maritime capability to execute NATO missions. We #DeterandDefend we are #StrongerTogether 🇩🇪 🇳🇴 🇳🇱
NATO "JOINT WARRIOR" EXERCISE
IS THE UK PART OF IT? ONE FLAG MISSING (116)
On 6 Oct 2022 - NATO: NATO Joint Force Command Brunssum - JFCBS, @NATOJFCBS:
"The biggest military exercise in the 🇬🇧,"Joint Warrior" is well-underway.
Vessels from 🇺🇸 🇵🇱 🇩🇰 🇳🇴 🇩🇪 🇳🇱 🇨🇦 🇫🇷 🇱🇻 with more than 11 000 sailors, soldiers and aircrew participate in a 12-day exercise around the British Isles.
UK REINSURES ITS OTHER ALLIES
MARITIME SECURITY CONFERENCE IN BAHRAIN
On 6 Oct 2022 CMF Hosts Maritime Security Conference in Bahrain
Combined Maritime Forces (CMF) hosted senior military leaders from 38 nations during a four-day maritime security conference in Bahrain, Oct. 3-6.
Leaders from 40 navies and coast guards attended the annual maritime security conference, hosted by the world’s largest naval partnership, to discuss future partnership opportunities and initiatives.
“Gathering this number of senior officers together from different nations really demonstrates the international cooperation that lies at the heart of CMF,” said United Kingdom Royal Navy Cmdr. Martin Heaney, lead planner for the conference. “Real progress has been made. Our multi-national headquarters team have worked really hard on this.”
CMF’s member-nations are united in upholding international rules-based order to protect the free flow of commerce, ensure regional maritime security and deter illicit activity by non-state actors.
BIDEN
On 6 Oct 2022 CMF Hosts Maritime Security Conference in Bahrain
Combined Maritime Forces (CMF) hosted senior military leaders from 38 nations during a four-day maritime security conference in Bahrain, Oct. 3-6.
Leaders from 40 navies and coast guards attended the annual maritime security conference, hosted by the world’s largest naval partnership, to discuss future partnership opportunities and initiatives.
“Gathering this number of senior officers together from different nations really demonstrates the international cooperation that lies at the heart of CMF,” said United Kingdom Royal Navy Cmdr. Martin Heaney, lead planner for the conference. “Real progress has been made. Our multi-national headquarters team have worked really hard on this.”
CMF’s member-nations are united in upholding international rules-based order to protect the free flow of commerce, ensure regional maritime security and deter illicit activity by non-state actors.
BIDEN
THERE IS A LOT AT STAKE IN AMERICAN FOREIGN POLICY
On 6 Oct 2022 - USA: Remarks by President Biden at Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee Reception
7:32 P.M. EDT
...
There’s a lot at stake in American foreign policy as well, where I spend most of my time and my — my career, I should say.
And we have some real difficult decisions to make, relative to what’s going on in Ukraine, and we’re going to continue to support them. But first time since the Cuban Missile Crisis, we have a direct threat of the use of the nuclear weapon if, in fact, things continue down the path they’ve been going. That’s — that’s a different deal. That’s a different deal.
And, you know, we’re trying to figure out: What — what is Putin’s off-ramp? Where — where does he get off? Where does he find a way out? Where does he find himself in a position that he does not not only lose face, but lose significant power within Russia?
So I guess what I’m saying is that we have to keep the Senate because two years of — of chaos is going to create a lot of changes around the world as well. I’ve spent the bulk of my time — not a joke; and I don’t think any of you would think it’s an exaggeration — I’ve spent a couple hundred hours so far just trying to hold NATO together so we’re all in the same spot.
Everybody is united in Europe, relative to what we do in Ukraine and relative to Russia. We find ourselves in positions that we’ve been able to get significant support from the Quad — from Australia, India, and Japan — relative to China and the South China Sea.
There’s a lot of changes going on — a whole lot that I’d like to talk about with you if you want to talk about them in the question-and-answer period...
MORAWIECKY ENCOURAGES GERMANY ON FINAL DECISSION TO CONCEAL
On 6 Oct 2022 - PL/GER: Watch Prime Minister @MorawieckiM 's message to Germany ahead of the informal #EUCO summit in Prague
"My message to Germany... is... eh.. ..be united with .... a ... be... be solidar with all the others because during difficult times everybody has to agree on common denominator.. ..and not this denominator which is suitable only to one country.
MORAWIECKY MEETS THE NORDSTREAM WHISTLEBLOWER
"My message to Germany... is... eh.. ..be united with .... a ... be... be solidar with all the others because during difficult times everybody has to agree on common denominator.. ..and not this denominator which is suitable only to one country.
MORAWIECKY MEETS THE NORDSTREAM WHISTLEBLOWER
On 6 Oct 2022 During the European Political Community summit in Prague, PM @MorawieckiM met with PM of Norway @jonasgahrstore.
BELGIUM MANAGES ICELAN COMPLIANCE
On 6 Oct 2022 Katrín Jakobsdóttir, @katrinjak: "Great meeting with @alexanderdecroo. As we know cooperation in fighting the effects of the climate crisis has never been as urgent, and we discussed how our countries, Iceland and Belgium, can collaborate on innovation and green energy."
BELGIUM ANNOUNCED READINEDD TO CONCEAL UK´ NORDSTREAM ATTACK
On 6 Oct 2022 Alexander De Croo 🇧🇪 🇪🇺, @alexanderdecroo: "First meeting of the European Political Community in Prague: an important signal of European unity in the face of Russian aggression. The opportunity to strengthen Belgium's ties with countries like the UK and Turkey, key partners in our security, trade and energy."
FRANCE ANNOUNCED READINESS TO CONCEAL UK´ NORDSTREAM ATTACK (134)
On 6 Oct 2022 France's Macron says he's glad to see Britain's Liz Truss at European summit
"It's very good to have Liz Truss in Prague," Macron said in a news conference after the inaugural summit of the European Political Community, a brainchild of Macron, which comes after Britain left the EU. "This is an island, but this island didn't move from the continent," Macron said of Britain. "I really hope this is the beginning of the day after."
"It's very good to have Liz Truss in Prague," Macron said in a news conference after the inaugural summit of the European Political Community, a brainchild of Macron, which comes after Britain left the EU. "This is an island, but this island didn't move from the continent," Macron said of Britain. "I really hope this is the beginning of the day after."
On 6 Oct 2022 - Macron and Truss kiss and make up in Prague after 'friend or foe' row. Liz Truss has said that Emmanuel Macron is a friend of Britain, having declared during the summer that "the jury's out" on whether the French president was a friend or foe.
"I work very, very closely with President Macron and the French government and what we’re talking about is how the UK and France can work more closely together to build more nuclear power stations and to make sure that both countries have energy security in the future," the British prime minister told reporters in Prague, where she has been attending the first summit of the European Political Community.
When asked whether the French leader was a friend, she replied: "He is a friend."
"We’re both very clear the foe is Vladimir Putin, who has through his appalling war in Ukraine threatened freedom and democracy in Europe and pushed up energy prices," Truss went on...
"This is an island, but this island didn't move from the continent," Macron said of post-Brexit Britain. "I really hope this is the beginning of the day after."
DECOUPLING FROM RUSSIAN HYDROCARBONS
TRUSS PRIORITY IS ENDING EUROPEAN RELIANCE ON RUSSIAN ENERGY
On 6 Oct 2022 Liz Truss: Ending European reliance on Russian energy...
and tackling the criminal gangs that traffic people across Europe are priorities that President @EmmanuelMacron and I share. Good to agree closer cooperation on these areas with our French friends today.
TRUSS PRIORITY IS ENDING EUROPEAN RELIANCE ON RUSSIAN ENERGY
On 6 Oct 2022 Liz Truss: Ending European reliance on Russian energy...
and tackling the criminal gangs that traffic people across Europe are priorities that President @EmmanuelMacron and I share. Good to agree closer cooperation on these areas with our French friends today.
On 6 Oct 2022 UK-France Joint Statement
"Prime Minister Liz Truss and President Emmanuel Macron met in the margins of the first Summit of the European Political Community in Prague. The President and the Prime Minister reaffirmed the strong and historic ties between their two countries. They agreed to hold the next UK-France Summit in 2023 in France to take forward a renewed bilateral agenda. Energy transition and decoupling from Russian hydro-carbons are common challenges. The Prime Minister and the President discussed advancing bilateral cooperation in particular on energy. They reaffirmed their belief that both renewable and nuclear energies are part of consistent strategies to achieve energy transition and strategic autonomy. They confirmed the full support of the UK and French Governments for the new nuclear power station at Sizewell and expect the relevant bodies to finalise arrangements in the coming month."
"Prime Minister Liz Truss and President Emmanuel Macron met in the margins of the first Summit of the European Political Community in Prague. The President and the Prime Minister reaffirmed the strong and historic ties between their two countries. They agreed to hold the next UK-France Summit in 2023 in France to take forward a renewed bilateral agenda. Energy transition and decoupling from Russian hydro-carbons are common challenges. The Prime Minister and the President discussed advancing bilateral cooperation in particular on energy. They reaffirmed their belief that both renewable and nuclear energies are part of consistent strategies to achieve energy transition and strategic autonomy. They confirmed the full support of the UK and French Governments for the new nuclear power station at Sizewell and expect the relevant bodies to finalise arrangements in the coming month."
POLAND AND UK
MORAVECKI MEETS TRUSS
On 6 Oct 2022 On the sidelines of the European Political Community summit in Prague, PM
@MorawieckiM met with British PM @trussliz.
On 6 Oct 2022 PM @MorawieckiM in Prague: "Russian gas has become a curse for Europe, but today we all want to put this Russian gas and raw materials into the past in solidarity. It is not only sanctions. It is a step towards building a world without war, independent of these resources."
STRATEGIC NAVY DIALOGUE
US NAVY COLLABORATES WITH SPANISH NAVY AND GREEK NAVY
@MorawieckiM met with British PM @trussliz.
On 6 Oct 2022 PM @MorawieckiM in Prague: "Russian gas has become a curse for Europe, but today we all want to put this Russian gas and raw materials into the past in solidarity. It is not only sanctions. It is a step towards building a world without war, independent of these resources."
STRATEGIC NAVY DIALOGUE
US NAVY COLLABORATES WITH SPANISH NAVY AND GREEK NAVY
On 6 Oct 2022 - USA/SPA: A further demonstration of the strength of our military collaboration: delegations from @Armada_esp and @USNavy recently met in Naples to discuss key strategic engagement opportunities for 2023 @USNavyEurope
On 6 Oct 2022 SOUDA BAY, Crete - The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) – along with the embarked staff of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 10, George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group (GHWBCSG) - arrived in Souda Bay, Crete, for a scheduled port visit Oct
UK MONITORS AREA AGINST RUSSIAN SUBMARINE RETALIATATION THREATS
On 6 Oct 2022 #RAF Lossiemouth #North Sea, #NoCALLSIGN #43C91E RAF Poseidon MRA1
On 6 Oct 2022 #RAF Lossiemouth #North Sea, #NoCALLSIGN #43C91E RAF Poseidon MRA1
RUSSIA STRENGTHENS SUBMARINE DETTERENCE IN THE BALTIC SEA
On 6 Oct 2022 Russian Navy Project 636.3 Improved Kilo-class attack submarine Novorossiysk (B-261) southbound under the Storebaelt Bridge in Denmark
FRIDAY 7 OCTOBER 2022
TRUSS AND THE PRAGUE ENERGY SUMMIT
On 7 Oct 2022 - UK/video: British Prime Minister Liz Truss said on Thursday that her attendance at the inaugural gathering of the European political community in Prague was not about moving closer to Europe. “It is very important that we work with our neighbours and allies to face down Putin but also deal with the issues we face... This is not about moving closer to Europe,”
The British PM went on to blame Russia’s President Vladimir Putin and the ongoing war in Ukraine for rising energy costs, adding that Britain was working with European countries to boost renewable and nuclear energy. Challenged with reports of possible electricity shortages in the UK this winter, Truss said she was “working very hard” on energy security.
TRUSS: PUTIN MUST FAIL (002, 003, 053, 054)
The British PM went on to blame Russia’s President Vladimir Putin and the ongoing war in Ukraine for rising energy costs, adding that Britain was working with European countries to boost renewable and nuclear energy. Challenged with reports of possible electricity shortages in the UK this winter, Truss said she was “working very hard” on energy security.
TRUSS: PUTIN MUST FAIL (002, 003, 053, 054)
AFTER CRIPPLING EUROPEAN ENERGY SECURITY INDEPENDENCE
TRUSS CHEERLEADS TO DIFFERENT EUROPEAN ENERGY SECURITY
On 7 Oct 2022 Liz Truss: "Security, energy and migration are three of the most urgent priorities for the British people, so they are top of my agenda too. That’s why I am travelling to Prague for today’s European leaders’ meeting."
"These vital issues affect the whole of our continent, so it is right that we find common cause with our European friends and allies. It’s also why we want to see a strong voice for non-EU countries like Ukraine, Norway and Switzerland."
"A post-Brexit Britain, as an independent country outside the EU, should be involved in discussions that affect the entire continent and all of us here at home. We are taking part as an independent sovereign nation, and we will act as one..."
"I want to see concrete action and delivery on three key priorities."
"First, we must ensure that Putin is defeated."
"Second, we must end our addiction to Russian hydrocarbons... It is right that we talk with our European allies about how we do that collectively. Putin is hoping he can divide us in a scramble for energy supplies. We must show him that he is wrong."
"Together, we will deter any threat to underwater pipelines."
"We must also act now to make sure we are never in this position again. We must usher in a new era of European energy independence."
TO TELL OR NOT TO TELL
MACRON SCHOLZ, RUTTE MEET BEFORE (134)
THE DECISSION OF THREE NORDSTREAM SHAREHOLDERS
On 7 Oct 2022 Liz Truss: "Security, energy and migration are three of the most urgent priorities for the British people, so they are top of my agenda too. That’s why I am travelling to Prague for today’s European leaders’ meeting."
"These vital issues affect the whole of our continent, so it is right that we find common cause with our European friends and allies. It’s also why we want to see a strong voice for non-EU countries like Ukraine, Norway and Switzerland."
"A post-Brexit Britain, as an independent country outside the EU, should be involved in discussions that affect the entire continent and all of us here at home. We are taking part as an independent sovereign nation, and we will act as one..."
"I want to see concrete action and delivery on three key priorities."
"First, we must ensure that Putin is defeated."
"Second, we must end our addiction to Russian hydrocarbons... It is right that we talk with our European allies about how we do that collectively. Putin is hoping he can divide us in a scramble for energy supplies. We must show him that he is wrong."
"Together, we will deter any threat to underwater pipelines."
"We must also act now to make sure we are never in this position again. We must usher in a new era of European energy independence."
TO TELL OR NOT TO TELL
MACRON SCHOLZ, RUTTE MEET BEFORE (134)
THE DECISSION OF THREE NORDSTREAM SHAREHOLDERS
On 7 Oct 2022 French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte arrive at the informal EU summit in Prague.
NOT TO TELL
CROO PROPOSES TO ACT TOGETHER
On 7 Oct 2022 - BLG: Alexander De Croo 🇧🇪 🇪🇺, @alexanderdecroo: "Today, European countries have only one mission: to act together. The Europe I believe in chooses the collective and not everyone for themselves. #EUCO"
TRUSS FLAG DEMANDS
On 7 Oct 2022 Liz Truss ‘demanded no EU flags’ at Prague European summit
On 7 Oct 2022 Liz Truss demanded that no EU flags be on show at this week's Prague meeting of European leaders, it has been reported. OBVIOUSLY MACRON SAID 'NON!'
UK HELPS TO IMPROVE ENERGY SECURITY OF ALLIES
On 7 Oct 2022 Liz Truss ‘demanded no EU flags’ at Prague European summit
On 7 Oct 2022 Liz Truss demanded that no EU flags be on show at this week's Prague meeting of European leaders, it has been reported. OBVIOUSLY MACRON SAID 'NON!'
UK HELPS TO IMPROVE ENERGY SECURITY OF ALLIES
AFTER BLOWING UP THEIR KEY ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE ()
On 7 Oct 2022 Liz Truss: "We’re working with our partners around the world to improve our energy security and stand up to Putin’s appalling war in Ukraine."
On 7 Oct 2022 Liz Truss: "We’re working with our partners around the world to improve our energy security and stand up to Putin’s appalling war in Ukraine."
NORDSTREAM STOCKHOLM SYNDROME
FRANCE SWALLOWS UK BLOWING UP NORDSTREAM
On 7 Oct 2022 Macron: "We do have so many things in common and we have values and we have history and so on" French President Emmanuel Macron said he was glad Liz Truss had joined other European leaders in a summit of European Union and non-EU leaders in Prague
FRANCE SWALLOWS UK BLOWING UP NORDSTREAM
On 7 Oct 2022 Macron: "We do have so many things in common and we have values and we have history and so on" French President Emmanuel Macron said he was glad Liz Truss had joined other European leaders in a summit of European Union and non-EU leaders in Prague
On 7 Oct 2022 France's Macron says still can't attribute blame for NordStream attacks
On 7 Oct 2022 "France is a friend", UK PM Liz Truss admits after ‘jury’s out’ campaign claim
Truss met Macron for a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the president’s European Political Community meeting in Prague, aimed at bringing the continent together in the face of Russian aggression...
...She told UK broadcasters before Thursday’s meeting she had worked “very, very closely” with the president and the French government in Paris.“We’re both very clear the foe is (Russian President) Vladimir Putin, who has through his appalling war in Ukraine threatened freedom and democracy in Europe and pushed up energy prices which we’re now all having to deal with,” she added.
On 7 Oct 2022 - UK: Truss declares Macron a friend as pair forge working relationship
Prime Minister Liz Truss labelled Emmanuel Macron a "friend" as they announced plans to work together at the first meeting of a new political club of nations.
Ms Truss had declined to say whether the French president was a "friend or foe", during her leadership campaign.
The French president said he hoped for a "new phase" in post-Brexit relations.
The pair agreed to step up cooperation on "ending" small boat crossings in the Channel and announced a summit in 2023.
Leaders from the European Union (EU), the UK, Turkey, Norway and the Balkans attended the first European Political Community (EPC) meeting in Prague on Thursday.
They discussed energy, migration and security, with a particular focus on the war in Ukraine.
The summit, billed as a European Political Community beyond the EU, has been championed by Mr Macron, who told reporters on Thursday it sent a "message of unity".
Standing up to Russia. Following the meetings, Ms Truss said:
On 7 Oct 2022 "France is a friend", UK PM Liz Truss admits after ‘jury’s out’ campaign claim
Truss met Macron for a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the president’s European Political Community meeting in Prague, aimed at bringing the continent together in the face of Russian aggression...
...She told UK broadcasters before Thursday’s meeting she had worked “very, very closely” with the president and the French government in Paris.“We’re both very clear the foe is (Russian President) Vladimir Putin, who has through his appalling war in Ukraine threatened freedom and democracy in Europe and pushed up energy prices which we’re now all having to deal with,” she added.
On 7 Oct 2022 - UK: Truss declares Macron a friend as pair forge working relationship
Prime Minister Liz Truss labelled Emmanuel Macron a "friend" as they announced plans to work together at the first meeting of a new political club of nations.
Ms Truss had declined to say whether the French president was a "friend or foe", during her leadership campaign.
The French president said he hoped for a "new phase" in post-Brexit relations.
The pair agreed to step up cooperation on "ending" small boat crossings in the Channel and announced a summit in 2023.
Leaders from the European Union (EU), the UK, Turkey, Norway and the Balkans attended the first European Political Community (EPC) meeting in Prague on Thursday.
They discussed energy, migration and security, with a particular focus on the war in Ukraine.
The summit, billed as a European Political Community beyond the EU, has been championed by Mr Macron, who told reporters on Thursday it sent a "message of unity".
Standing up to Russia. Following the meetings, Ms Truss said:
"Leaders leave this summit with greater collective resolve to stand up to Russian aggression."
"What we have seen in Prague is a forceful show of solidarity with Ukraine, and for the principles of freedom and democracy."
"What we have seen in Prague is a forceful show of solidarity with Ukraine, and for the principles of freedom and democracy."
IMPROVING RELATIONS WITH PERPETRATOR, NON EU COUNTRY
SCHOLZ EXPLAINS HIS DECISSION TO CONCEAL PERPETRATOR
GOOD FOR PEACE, SECURITY, ECONOMIC DEVELPMENT AND PROSPERITY
On 7 Oct 2022 Scholz: "Good for peace, security, economic development and prosperity" of the European continent. Speaking after the European Political Community's first meeting in Prague, Chancellor Scholz called the forum a big innovation & good for improving relations between the EU and neighbours.
STRATEGICALLY DEFEATED 3 NORDSTREAM SHAREHOLDERS
GOOD FOR PEACE, SECURITY, ECONOMIC DEVELPMENT AND PROSPERITY
On 7 Oct 2022 Scholz: "Good for peace, security, economic development and prosperity" of the European continent. Speaking after the European Political Community's first meeting in Prague, Chancellor Scholz called the forum a big innovation & good for improving relations between the EU and neighbours.
STRATEGICALLY DEFEATED 3 NORDSTREAM SHAREHOLDERS
RUTTE, MACROM, SCHOLZ LAUNCH BRUSSELS INSTITUTE OF GEOPOLITICS
On 7 Oct 2022 Today, on the eve of #EUCO in Prague, PM Rutte, Macron and Scholz launched the "Brussels Institute of Geopolitics" #BIG wants to strengthen the EU's thinking in terms of power, interests and identity, helping it to act strategically.
HOPES TO IMPROVE EU ENERGY SECURITY THROUGH "REPOWER EU" PROGRAM
On 7 Oct 2022 - EU: Ursula von der Leyen, @vonderleyen: Important discussions ahead at the informal #EUCO. Gas price caps to tackle energy price peaks exacerbated by manipulation. We need a consensus. Preserving the single market and a level playing field. Let us act together, notably via #REPowerEU
US UK SPECIAL RELATIONSHIP RE-ESTABLISHED
On 7 Oct 2022 Ambassador Jane Hartley @USAmbUK: "The UK is one of our greatest trading partners - worth over $273bn in goods and services. Today, I joined @SecRaimondo as we met with 🇺🇸 & 🇬🇧 business leaders to discuss how we can further strengthen our trade relationship."
On 7 Oct 2022 Ambassador Jane Hartley @USAmbUK: "The UK is one of our greatest trading partners - worth over $273bn in goods and services. Today, I joined @SecRaimondo as we met with 🇺🇸 & 🇬🇧 business leaders to discuss how we can further strengthen our trade relationship."
THE US IMPLEMENTS NEW NATIONAL ARTIC SECURITY
On 7 Oct 2022 - USA/ARCTIC: The Arctic is home to more than four million people, extensive natural resources, and unique ecosystems. The new National Strategy for the Arctic Region articulates an affirmative U.S. agenda over the next ten years to realize a peaceful, stable, prosperous & cooperative Arctic.
TRUSS IN PRAGUE BECAUSE OF THE JOINT ENERGY SECURITY
On 7 Oct 2022 Truss in Prague today. "Where she stands reflects the position of Brexit Britain in Europe."
On 7 Oct 2022 Truss: "This is not about moving closer to Europe. This is about working with Europe on issues that we both face. And we both face rising energy costs," Truss said in response to a question from a reporter.
TRUSS IMPLICITLY TELLS HER TRIP TO PRAGUE WAS ABOUT NORDSTREAM CONCEALMENT
On 7 Oct 2022 - UK: British Prime Minister Liz Truss said on Thursday that her attendance at the inaugural gathering of the European political community in Prague was not about moving closer to Europe.
TRUSS SUMMARIZES THE COVER-UP
UK´S ATTACK ON NORDSTREAM JOINTLY CONCEALED
On 7 Oct 2022 - UK: Following the meetings, Ms Truss said: "Leaders leave this summit with greater collective resolve to stand up to Russian aggression."
"What we have seen in Prague is a forceful show of solidarity with Ukraine, and for the principles of freedom and democracy."
EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said in a blog that in the wake of Russia's invasion, there was a need to "rethink and reform the wider European order, beyond the work of the EU and Nato", but he added that the summit would be no more than an initial exchange.
UK MANAGES RELATIONSHIP WITH POLAND
UK MANAGES RELATIONSHIP WITH FINLAND
NORWEGIAN WHISTLEBLOWER TURNED MEDIATOR (069)
On 7 Oct 2022 Finnish PM Sanna Marin says she had a bilateral meeting with UK PM Liz Truss in #Prague. NOR PM was also present.
UNDERSTANDING IMPLICATIONS OF NORDSTREAM AFFAIR
SCHOLZ PROPOSES G7 BUYEARS ALLIANCE
On 7 Oct 2022 - GER: Germany aims for ‘G7 plus’ global alliance to lower gas prices
Chancellor Olaf Scholz wants to cooperate with ‘friends in Japan and Korea’ instead of introducing a gas price cap.
Germany has proposed a plan to bring down gas prices by forming a buyers' alliance with energy-hungry countries in Asia to convince big exporters to lower costs.
Chancellor Olaf Scholz pitched the idea to EU leaders on the sidelines of an informal summit in Prague taking place on Thursday and Friday, three officials and diplomats told POLITICO.
Under the plan, Germany would use its presidency of the G7 group, which it holds until the end of the year, to form a global alliance to lower gas prices.
GERMAN SHIPS ARRIVE TO PLYMOUTH
On 7 Oct 2022 - FRA: French Navy Eridan-class minehunter FS Pegase (M644) coming into Plymouth, England
On 7 Oct 2022 - GER: German Navy Frankenthal-class minehunter FGS Homburg (M1069) coming into Plymouth
THE PERPETRATOR CONTINUES TO BLAME RUSSIA
UK WORRIES ABOUT RUSSIAN LEGAL RIGHT TO RETALIATE
On 7 Oct 2022 Fears Russia has planted mines on UK’s internet and power cables after ‘Putin ordered gas pipeline attack’. A government told the Daily Mail the Danish probe is being carefully watched to see if it will point the finger at Russia and Vladimir
ZELENSKI LOBBIES FOR PREVENTIVE STRIKES ON RUSSIA
On 7 Oct 2022 Fact Check: Did President Zelensky Call on NATO to Start Nuclear War?
With the world on tenterhooks over whether Vladimir Putin might resort to non-conventional arms in Ukraine to turn around his faltering invasion, Zelensky described how "preventative strikes" were a disincentive for such atomic weapons. Russian officials condemned the comments, with Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov, telling RIA Novosti that they were "nothing more than a call to start a world war with unpredictable, monstrous consequences."
On 7 Oct 2022 Fact Check: Did President Zelensky Call on NATO to Start Nuclear War?
With the world on tenterhooks over whether Vladimir Putin might resort to non-conventional arms in Ukraine to turn around his faltering invasion, Zelensky described how "preventative strikes" were a disincentive for such atomic weapons. Russian officials condemned the comments, with Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov, telling RIA Novosti that they were "nothing more than a call to start a world war with unpredictable, monstrous consequences."
THE PERPETRATOR WAS A NUCLEAR STATE
UN WARNS UK TO COMMIT TO RESPONSIBLE BEHAVIOUR, NPT (096)
On 7 Oct 2022 UN: World Gripped by ‘Apocalyptic’ Scenario Amid Nuclear Weapons Threat, First Committee Hears as General Debate Continues Nuclear-Armed States Urged to Scale Back European Theatre of Conflict. Nuclear-armed countries must commit to responsible conduct and promptly scale back the European theatre of conflict.
It was hard to imagine, said Kyrgyzstan’s representative, an international climate less hospitable to nuclear arms control. Under such circumstances, it was more important than ever to strengthen those nuclear disarmament and non‑proliferation approaches that remained effective, including nuclear-weapon-free zones and the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT).
Several speakers agreed that the current security environment was extremely challenging and complex. Hungary’s representative said that, with an increased risk of nuclear escalation and miscalculation, arms control, disarmament and non‑proliferation were more important than ever. He stressed that efforts must be redoubled to reinforce the norms against nuclear weapons and reject policies that threatened to use them...
The representative of the Russian Federation, speaking in exercise of the right of reply, rejected the unfounded and unproven insinuations made by several delegations. Responding to the accusations of nuclear weapon threats by his country, he declared that an anti-Russian Federation campaign of twisted Western propaganda. The Russian Federation’s nuclear deterrence doctrine was exceptionally clear: it did not allow for expansive interpretations and was only defensive in focus. His country’s official rhetoric did not exceed the bounds of that policy and was fully in line with international obligations. The international security situation had greatly deteriorated because of the West and Europe. A very serious crisis had emerged with the involvement of nuclear Powers.
On 7 Oct 2022 Non-strategic weapons storage and deployment procedures in Russia. The description of nuclear weapon storage and deployment procedures is based primarily on the "Lock Them Up: Zero-Deployed Non-Strategic Nuclear Weapons in Europe" report (see an update in this post).
It was hard to imagine, said Kyrgyzstan’s representative, an international climate less hospitable to nuclear arms control. Under such circumstances, it was more important than ever to strengthen those nuclear disarmament and non‑proliferation approaches that remained effective, including nuclear-weapon-free zones and the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT).
Several speakers agreed that the current security environment was extremely challenging and complex. Hungary’s representative said that, with an increased risk of nuclear escalation and miscalculation, arms control, disarmament and non‑proliferation were more important than ever. He stressed that efforts must be redoubled to reinforce the norms against nuclear weapons and reject policies that threatened to use them...
The representative of the Russian Federation, speaking in exercise of the right of reply, rejected the unfounded and unproven insinuations made by several delegations. Responding to the accusations of nuclear weapon threats by his country, he declared that an anti-Russian Federation campaign of twisted Western propaganda. The Russian Federation’s nuclear deterrence doctrine was exceptionally clear: it did not allow for expansive interpretations and was only defensive in focus. His country’s official rhetoric did not exceed the bounds of that policy and was fully in line with international obligations. The international security situation had greatly deteriorated because of the West and Europe. A very serious crisis had emerged with the involvement of nuclear Powers.
On 7 Oct 2022 Non-strategic weapons storage and deployment procedures in Russia. The description of nuclear weapon storage and deployment procedures is based primarily on the "Lock Them Up: Zero-Deployed Non-Strategic Nuclear Weapons in Europe" report (see an update in this post).
Russia has repeatedly stated that in peacetime all its non-strategic nuclear weapons are "concentrated at centralized storage bases."
MANAGING SPECIAL UK-USA RELATIONSHIP IN POST NORDSTREAM ERA
On 7 Oct 2022 Office of the Counselor, Department of State: "Great to reconnect with @USAmbUK Ambassador Hartley. The depth and breadth of the work her team is doing with the UK demonstrates the indispensability of the U.S.–UK Special Relationship."
INFORMAL MEETING OF HEADS OF STATE OR GOVERNMENT
THE PERPETRATOR FLIES TO PRAGUE
On 7 Oct 2022 Departed From Václav Havel Airport Prague 🇨🇿 & Routing To London Stansted Airport 🇬🇧. Aboard Is British PM #LizTruss Heading Back To The UK 🇬🇧 After Attending The European Political Community Meeting In Prague
INFORMAL MEETING OF HEADS OF STATE OR GOVERNMENT
UK DESTROYED SECURITY OF ENERGY SUPPLIES FOR THE EU
IN NAME OF PEACE, PROSPERITY AND STABILITY THE PERPETRATOR´S IDENTITY IS CONCEALED (047)
On 7 Oct 2022 - CZE/EUROPE: Informal meeting of heads of state or government
Main results
EU leaders met in Prague to discuss Russia’s war against Ukraine and its impact on the energy situation in Europe, including its economic ramifications.
Remarks by President Charles Michel following the informal meeting of the EU heads of state or government in Prague
...This gives me the opportunity to say a word about yesterday’s meeting - a historic meeting because, for the first time, the countries of the European continent, 44 countries that share the same ambition to work together for peace, prosperity and stability, had the opportunity to meet for the first time in this new format...
...We have taken decisions to strengthen the sanctions imposed against Russia as we need to increase pressure on the Kremlin. In addition, both today and yesterday, we stressed the importance of reaching out to third countries in order to counter the Russian narrative....
...We have also had the opportunity today, in this informal meeting of the European Council, to address this fundamental issue of the energy situation. Let us be clear, we all understand that Russia has unleashed a war against the Ukrainian people, who are suffering from this war on a daily basis and who are courageously fighting for the values we share and for their own future, but also for the future of the European project and of Europe itself. Indeed, Russia has launched an energy missile against the European continent and the world. We are facing an energy crisis....
We have had the opportunity to address three issues that we feel are extremely important and for which European action is indispensable. Firstly, it is important to take action to reduce consumption and demand. Initial decisions have been taken on the initiative of the European Commission, and thanks to the rapid work done by the Czech Presidency, we will continue to ensure that consumption is reduced.
The second point is the question of security of supply. We have been working for some months now to ensure that stocks can be built up as much as possible. This is a good step, and it is important. Since before the summer, we have also been discussing the importance of gradually setting up platforms for the joint purchase of energy resources. We had the opportunity to revisit this subject today, and we perceived increasing support for continuing to make progress. Especially, for example, to be able to replenish stocks when it becomes necessary to do so again. This is one of the examples that were mentioned, for which the Commission has made proposals in its roadmap.
The third element is the question of prices. This is having a painful impact on families and on households. It may also be painful for our businesses, and it has an economic impact. I would also like to say today that we felt a shared desire on the part of European leaders to be mobilised with a common ambition to reduce the price of energy resources and to work with the Council and the European Commission, so that this Council meeting must be seen today as a strategic step leading towards the next European Council, which should be an opportunity to move forward in terms of taking the required measures into consideration.
Countering Russian narratives (053, 191, 199)
Russia’s war against Ukraine is having huge consequences that go beyond Europe, including in terms of the global food security crisis. In this context, EU leaders stressed the importance of reaching out to third countries to counter Russian narratives and expressed their determination to support their partners across the world in addressing food security issues.
On 7 Oct 2022 LIVE: Macron Speaks at European Summit in Prague
The summit, initiated by Macron and backed by German Chancellor Olaf #Scholz, gathers 44 nations to cooperate on the key challenges facing #Europe at the moment: security, energy, climate and migration.
THE FORMALIZATION OF THE DECISSION TO COVER-UP
On 7 Oct 2022 LIVE: Macron Speaks at European Summit in Prague
The summit, initiated by Macron and backed by German Chancellor Olaf #Scholz, gathers 44 nations to cooperate on the key challenges facing #Europe at the moment: security, energy, climate and migration.
THE FORMALIZATION OF THE DECISSION TO COVER-UP
THE CONCEALMENT OF THE PERPETRATR
GOOD FOR PEACE, SECURITY, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND PROSPERITY
On 7 Oct 2022 Speaking after the European Political Community's first meeting in Prague, Chancellor Scholz called the forum a big innovation & good for improving relations between the EU and neighbours. "Good for peace, security, economic development and prosperity" of the European continent.
On 7 Oct 2022 Speaking after the European Political Community's first meeting in Prague, Chancellor Scholz called the forum a big innovation & good for improving relations between the EU and neighbours. "Good for peace, security, economic development and prosperity" of the European continent.
On 7 Oct 2022 Emmanuel Macron, @EmmanuelMacron: "Europe must learn to act, but also to think, geopolitically. The geopolitical institute in Brussels, the @BIGEurope, will be a catalyst for articulating specifically European strategic interests. Together with Olaf Scholz and Mark Rutte, we are contributing to this."
RUSSIA HAS SUPPOSEDLY LAUNCHED ENERGY MISSILE
BUT HAS GAS BEEN USED AS A WEAPON?
On 7 Oct 2022 European Council President Charles Michel: Russia has launched an energy missile against the European continent and the world.
SCHOLZ AT THE PRAGUE SUMMIT
On 7 Oct 2022 European Council President Charles Michel: Russia has launched an energy missile against the European continent and the world.
SCHOLZ AT THE PRAGUE SUMMIT
THE NORDSTREAM AFFAIR COVER-UP
On 7 Oct 2022 Europe came even closer together in Prague
European leaders discussed support for Ukraine at the informal European Council in Prague as well as what to do about the high energy prices. Before that, the Federal Chancellor attended the inaugural meeting of the European Political Community.
Europe stands united during this crisis
Another important topic was energy prices, which are far too high. The European energy ministers agreed on a common emergency package last week in order to reduce the cost of energy in Europe, which will now be implemented at the national level.
The EU finance ministers have also agreed to implement the REPowerEU programme, which, according to Scholz, "is a package with which we are mobilising funds of well in excess of 200 billion euros". This will stimulate investments in the energy sector, which will ensure Europe's long-term independence from Russian energy imports.
The Federal Chancellor highlighted the fact that Europe is financially strong enough to face the crisis. So far, only about one fifth of the generous funds from the major Next Generation EU programme, which was jointly adopted during the German EU Council Presidency, have been disbursed. "So," Scholz added, "we still have 600 billion euros of crisis management money available on our side.”
With the addition of national funds, this 600 billion is a "huge European financial commitment to counter Putin's attempts to bring Europe to its knees through energy blackmail", the Federal Chancellor said.
Security, stability, and prosperity in Europe
The purpose of the European Political Community (EPC) is to promote political dialogue and collaboration in the interest of Europe as a whole, with a view to enhancing security, stability, and prosperity on the European continent.
The event was also attended by the President of the European Council, Charles Michel, and the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen.
TRUSS AT PRAGUE SUMMIT
On 7 Oct 2022 Quote: @trussliz in Prague today. Where she stands reflects the position of Brexit Britain in Europe.
US STRATCOM ABOUT FRAGILITY OF THE COVER-UP DEAL
On 7 Oct 2022 US Stratcom: "Now more than ever, it is increasingly important for the U.S. Navy to reinforce our relationships with our allies & partners as we contribute to promote a peaceful, stable, & conflict-free Atlantic region." - Rear Adm. Greg Huffman, CSG 12 commander.
GERMAN, FRENCH US AND UK DIPLOMACY
KAHL, GUITTON. WIECK, WYATT ON SECURITY CHALLENGES POST NORDSTREAM
On 7 Oct 2022 Readout of Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Dr. Colin Kahl's Quad Meeting With France, Germany, and the United Kingdom.
"Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Dr. Colin Kahl participated in a meeting hosted by French Ministry of the Armed Forces Director General for International Relations and Strategy Alice Guitton, joined by German Federal Ministry of Defense Director General for Security and Defense Policy Jasper Wieck and UK Ministry of Defence Director General Security Policy Paul Wyatt in Paris, France.
The leaders previewed the forthcoming NATO Defense Ministerial, discussing a range of security challenges facing the Alliance. They underscored the importance of Alliance unity and reaffirmed unwavering support for Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity.
They also discussed developments related to mutual security interests, including in the Middle East, Africa, and Indo-Pacific region.
Dr. Kahl, Ms. Guitton, Dr. Wieck, and Mr. Wyatt agreed to remain in touch on these important issues."
On 7 Oct 2022 Readout of Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Dr. Colin Kahl's Strategic Dialogue With French Ministry of Defense Director General for International Relations and Strategy, Alice Guitton. The two leaders reaffirmed the importance of maintaining bilateral dialogues such as this one, which promote information sharing and transparency with the United States' oldest Ally.
NORWEGIAN BELOS IN BALTIC SEA
On 7 Oct 2022 Norway has deployed a specialist vessel to inspect a subsea gas pipeline to Germany because of safety concerns after suspected sabotage last month on two Nord Stream pipelines between Russia and Germany, according to sources and data.
UK BRIEFS ITS DETACHMENT IN SWEDEN
On 7 Oct 2022 Brittiska Ambassaden Stockholm, @UKinSweden: "Teddy Larsson, regiment commander at Norrland's dragoon regiment, Stephan Sjöberg, head of the army's planning section and our defense attaché Martin Moore visited one of the exercises."
On 7 Oct 2022 Brittiska Ambassaden Stockholm, @UKinSweden: "Teddy Larsson, regiment commander at Norrland's dragoon regiment, Stephan Sjöberg, head of the army's planning section and our defense attaché Martin Moore visited one of the exercises."
NATO EXERCISE JOINT WARRIOR
On 7 Oct 2022 - NATO: NATO ships participate in UK Exercise Joint Warrior 22-2
Joint Warrior is a UK-led biannual multinational joint and combined exercise that includes 45 ships, 30 aircraft, submarines, land forces, and more than 11,000 troops from the UK, NATO, and Allies. It runs from Oct. 1-12 off the coast of the British Isles
Participating nations include Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Latvia, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
Standing NATO Maritime Group 1 (SNMG1) and Standing NATO Mine Countermeasures Group 1 (SNMCMG1) are operating in the North Sea in preparation for exercise Joint Warrior 22-2.
SNMG1 currently comprises Royal Netherlands Navy flagship HNLMS Tromp, German Navy FGS Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Royal Norwegian Navy HNoMS Roald Amundsen and auxiliary vessel HNoMS Maud. French Navy FS Somme will also join SNMG1 to provide exercise support.
ANOTHER STEP ON ESCALATION LADDER
THE SIGNIFICANCE OF KERCH BRIDGE MESSAGE
- WOULD PUTIN REACT HE IS GOING TO BE BRUTAL
- WOULD PUTIN NOT REACT HE IS GOIG TO BE DEPOSED AS WEAK
On 7 Oct 2022 Putin celebrates his 70th birthday
On 7 Oct 2022 Several news speculate who could be Putin´s successor.
SATURDAY 8 OCTOBER 2022
RUSSIA RETALIATES WITH SURGICAL HITS ON UKRAINIAN 2ND LEVEL ENERGY NODS, NO MORE ENERGY EXPORTS TO EU
On 8 Oct 2022 Crimean Bridge explosion
On 8 October 2022, at 6:07 am, a fire broke out on the Crimean Bridge as a result of an explosion, which occurred on the road bridge, on or under the westbound vehicle lanes running from Russia to Kerch in occupied Crimea. Two two-lane vehicular spans of the bridge collapsed into the water. Two adjacent eastbound lanes on independent structure survived. The railway bridge was also significantly damaged by fire on railway tanker cars. Four people were killed.
BEN WALLACE AND ZELENSKYI AT PoW
UK & UKRAINE OPERATIONS (091)
On 8 Oct 2022 - UK/UA: From Portsmouth to Odesa, UK and Ukraine naval cooperation on show as Ukrainian President visits HMS Prince of Wales.
Defence Secretary Ben Wallace was able to showcase the awesome capabilities of UK defence whilst hosting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Defence Minister Andriy Taran aboard HMS Prince of Wales, docked at Her Majesty’s Naval Base Portsmouth
It came as Royal Navy Type 45 destroyer HMS Dragon sails in the Black Sea in support of freedom of navigation. A port visit to Odesa will enable interactions with Ukrainian counterparts and showcase the UK-led Maritime Training Initiative.
RISHI SUNAK´S 2017 REPORT ABOUT SMALL LEGAL PROTECTION OF INFRASTRUCTURE IN EEZs (051)
On 8 Oct 2022 The UK warned millions of miles of critical infrastructure cables face Russian attack
The British missile destroyer HMS Dragon, which entered the waters of the Black Sea, ignored the warning about the inadmissibility of entering the designated area of the Black Sea and several cruise anti-ship missiles were fired in its direction. It is known that the warship was taken to be escorted by Russian military aircraft and Russian ships of the Black Sea Fleet, actively tracking the movements of the destroyer.
SPANISH UK RELATIONS IN TIMES OF NORDSTREAM AFFAIR
On 8 Oct 2022 James Cleverly: I met SPA Minister of Foreign Affairs José Manuel Albares @jmalbares at Tertulias in Oxford today. "We spoke about working together to create security, prosperity and opportunities for our people. I reiterated the UK’s commitment to reaching a UK-EU Gibraltar agreement that works for all in the region."
For his part, @jmalbares says he had a good meeting with Mr Cleverly, addressing strategic bilateral relations. Without specifically mentioning Gibraltar, he said: “We want a mutually beneficial relationship for our citizens.”
CODEL MANAGING NORDSTREAM CRISIS
The British missile destroyer HMS Dragon, which entered the waters of the Black Sea, ignored the warning about the inadmissibility of entering the designated area of the Black Sea and several cruise anti-ship missiles were fired in its direction. It is known that the warship was taken to be escorted by Russian military aircraft and Russian ships of the Black Sea Fleet, actively tracking the movements of the destroyer.
SPANISH UK RELATIONS IN TIMES OF NORDSTREAM AFFAIR
On 8 Oct 2022 James Cleverly: I met SPA Minister of Foreign Affairs José Manuel Albares @jmalbares at Tertulias in Oxford today. "We spoke about working together to create security, prosperity and opportunities for our people. I reiterated the UK’s commitment to reaching a UK-EU Gibraltar agreement that works for all in the region."
For his part, @jmalbares says he had a good meeting with Mr Cleverly, addressing strategic bilateral relations. Without specifically mentioning Gibraltar, he said: “We want a mutually beneficial relationship for our citizens.”
CODEL MANAGING NORDSTREAM CRISIS
TRANSATLANTIC SECURITY IN TIMES OF HYBRID ATTACKS
On 8 Oct 2022 The United States Congressional Delegation (CODEL) is travelling to key Southern European countries to conduct engagements with senior U.S., NATO, and Southern European countries’ military and other government officials on European and Transatlantic security, security cooperation efforts, as well as NATO contingency planning, posture, facilities, and infrastructure topics, particularly those associated with hybrid warfare challenges.
After a visit that encompassed Spain, Greece and Croatia, the CODEL visited Naval Striking and Support Forces NATO (STRIKFORNATO) in Oeiras, Portugal. During the day, the distinguished visitors were welcomed by Vice Admiral Thomas E. Ishee, STRIKFORNATO Commander, and received relevant background information on STRIKFORNATO and its mission.
NORWEGIAN NAVY VISITS UK
On 8 Oct 2022 Royal Norwegian Navy Ula-class submarine HNoMS Uredd (S305) coming into Faslane, Scotland
SUNDAY 9 OCTOBER 2022
TRUSS PROMOTES NUCLEAR POWER
TO MAKE UP FOR FAILURES OF ENERGY POLICY
The Prime Minister previously said she wanted to see nuclear power stations built in Scotland.
Calls for more nuclear energy in Scotland are to “to make up for the failure of energy policy in the United Kingdom”, John Swinney will tell SNP members on Sunday.
NATO DETER AND DEFEND POSTURE
PROTECTING THE PERPETRATOR IS PROTECTING NATO COHESSION
On 9 Oct 2022 NATO_ACT: “#NATO’s first commitment remains our Collective Defence, based on a 360-degree approach” – GEN Lavigne @NATO_SACT via hologram technology addressed participants of the dialog “Future War and Deterrence”. #WeAreNATO
On 9 Oct 2022 NATO_ACT: General Badia today represented @NATO_ACT at @WarsawForum Besides participating on various panels and discussions, it was also a good opportunity for important side talks with Admiral Bauer, @CMC_NATO and @DavidCattler, @NATO ASG for Intel&Security. #WeAreNATO
On 10 Oct 2022 Tony Radakin: Armed forces will show our loyalty to the King ... and ensure that Putin fails
PUTIN BRIEFED ON CRIMEAN BRIDGE ATTACK
On 10 Oct 2022 - RU: Russian President Vladimir Putin: "Colleagues, good afternoon, You know that yesterday Chairman of the Investigative Committee Alexander Bastrykin reported to me on the first results of the investigation into the act of sabotage on the Crimean Bridge."
On 9 Oct 2022 NATO_ACT: “#NATO’s first commitment remains our Collective Defence, based on a 360-degree approach” – GEN Lavigne @NATO_SACT via hologram technology addressed participants of the dialog “Future War and Deterrence”. #WeAreNATO
On 9 Oct 2022 NATO_ACT: General Badia today represented @NATO_ACT at @WarsawForum Besides participating on various panels and discussions, it was also a good opportunity for important side talks with Admiral Bauer, @CMC_NATO and @DavidCattler, @NATO ASG for Intel&Security. #WeAreNATO
MONDAY 10 OCTOBER 2022
RADAKIN ON LOYALTY OF ARMED FORCES TO KING
On 10 Oct 2022 Tony Radakin: Armed forces will show our loyalty to the King ... and ensure that Putin fails
On 10 Oct 2022 - RU: Russian President Vladimir Putin: "Colleagues, good afternoon, You know that yesterday Chairman of the Investigative Committee Alexander Bastrykin reported to me on the first results of the investigation into the act of sabotage on the Crimean Bridge."
RUSSIA IS NOT ALLOWED TO INVESTIGATE
MAIN BENEFICIARY IS KNOWN
On 10 Oct 2022 TASS, @tassagency_en: While Russia is not allowed to investigate the sabotage at the Nord Stream pipeline, but the beneficiary is already known, Russian President Vladimir Putin said at a meeting with permanent members of the Russian Security Council
RUSSIA CONFIRMS US POSEIDON P-8A FLIHT FROM 26TH OF SEPTEMBER NOT RELATED TO NORDSTREAM BLASTS (135, 177, 181, 182)
On 10 Oct 2022 TASS, @tassagency_en: US Navy denies involvement with leaks on Nord Stream pipelines. The US Navy P-8A Poseidon reconnaissance flight near the site of the sabotage on the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline in the Baltic Sea was not related to the leaks, US Navy Captain Tamara Lawrence, US Naval Forces Europe-Africa spokesperson, told TASS on Sunday.
"The US Navy P-8A Poseidon aircraft shown in the tracking data conducted a routine Baltic Sea maritime reconnaissance flight, unrelated to the leaks from the Nord Stream pipelines. US Navy P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft often operate from allied and partner nation airbases in the US Sixth Fleet area of operations in order to increase proficiency and combined interoperability," she said.
"The US Navy had no involvement with the leaks from the Nord Stream pipelines," Lawrence added, when asked whether the flight was somehow related to the incident.
GERMAN UK RELATIONSHIP
"The US Navy P-8A Poseidon aircraft shown in the tracking data conducted a routine Baltic Sea maritime reconnaissance flight, unrelated to the leaks from the Nord Stream pipelines. US Navy P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft often operate from allied and partner nation airbases in the US Sixth Fleet area of operations in order to increase proficiency and combined interoperability," she said.
"The US Navy had no involvement with the leaks from the Nord Stream pipelines," Lawrence added, when asked whether the flight was somehow related to the incident.
GERMAN UK RELATIONSHIP
AFTER UK BLEW UP NORDSTREAM GERMANY AND US COMMIT SUPPORT TO UKRAINE
On 10 Oct 2022 German Embassy London: "Germany and the US would continue their steadfast support for Ukraine in its fight against Russian aggression and for its territorial integrity and sovereignty. They would also maintain sanctions pressure on Russia, President Biden and Chancellor Scholz stressed."
On 10 Oct 2022 German Embassy London: "Germany and the US would continue their steadfast support for Ukraine in its fight against Russian aggression and for its territorial integrity and sovereignty. They would also maintain sanctions pressure on Russia, President Biden and Chancellor Scholz stressed."
NORWAY AND FINLAND MEETING
10 Oct 2022 - FIN, Sauli Niinistö, @niinisto: "Fruitful meeting with PM @jonasgahrstore in Oslo. We discussed Russia’s warfare in Ukraine, the security situation in Europe and cooperation between Finland and Norway in foreign, security and defence policy."
TUESDAY 11 OCTOBER 2022
SWEDEN POLAND AND SWEPOL BACK ONLINE
MEETING OF US FRENCH SUBMARINE COMMANDERS
On 11 Oct 2022 US Submarine Forces Commander Hosts French Counterpart, Norfolk, Virginia
On 11 Oct 2022 US Vice Adm. William Houston, Commander, Submarine Forces, hosted French Navy Vice Adm. Jacques Fayard, Commander, Strategic and Oceanic Submarine Force (ALFOST) along with French staff members, in Norfolk, Virginia, Oct. 11.
US NORWAY MEETING
MOVING OFF DEPENDENCY ON RUSSIAN ENERGY
On 11 Oct 2022 Secretary Antony J. Blinken And Norwegian Foreign Minister Anniken Huitfeldt Before Their Meeting
AJB: ..."And Norway is now the leading supplier of natural gas to Europe, playing an absolutely vital role in helping Europe move off of its dependence on Russian energy."
AH: ..."Thank you so much for having me, Tony. United States is Norway’s most important ally. We do have a land border to three countries, and that’s Finland, Sweden, and Russia. And in the present situation, we feel so, so much more secure and also strong by having Finland and Sweden, together with you, within NATO."
US GREEK MEETING
ENHANCING SUPPORT TO NATO
On 11 Oct 2022 Readout of Deputy Under Secretary of Defense Sasha N. Baker's Meeting With Greek Deputy Minister of National Defense Nikolaos Chardalias
"Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Sasha Baker met with Greek Deputy Minister of National Defense Nikolaos Chardalias today at the Pentagon to discuss defense cooperation between the United States and Greece.
The leaders shared perspectives on the expanding United States military presence at Souda Bay and elsewhere in Greece as a means to enhance support to the NATO Alliance, especially in the Eastern Mediterranean, the Balkans and Black Sea, and in NATO's southern flank."
JEF AND NORDSTREAM (043, 197)
"Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Sasha Baker met with Greek Deputy Minister of National Defense Nikolaos Chardalias today at the Pentagon to discuss defense cooperation between the United States and Greece.
The leaders shared perspectives on the expanding United States military presence at Souda Bay and elsewhere in Greece as a means to enhance support to the NATO Alliance, especially in the Eastern Mediterranean, the Balkans and Black Sea, and in NATO's southern flank."
JEF AND NORDSTREAM (043, 197)
On 11 Oct 2022 JEF: AizsardzībasMin, @AizsardzibasMin: "We were glad to welcome #JEF Defence Secretaries and Viceministers in Mālpils to discuss critical infrastructure security and other regional security issues."
PUTIN ON NATO AND UKRAINIAN CONFLICT
DEPLOYING NATO FORCES COULD LEAD TO CATASTROPHE
On 11 Oct 2022 Deployment of NATO troops to Ukraine could lead to catastrophe, Putin says
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said on October 11 that Russia’s victory in the conflict in Ukraine would be NATO’s defeat
When speaking about NATO’s recent statement that Ukraine’s defeat would be the bloc’s defeat, the Russian leader noted that "it is a matter of perception, a matter of legal technique." On 11 Oct 2022 Deployment of NATO troops to Ukraine could lead to catastrophe, Putin says
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said on October 11 that Russia’s victory in the conflict in Ukraine would be NATO’s defeat
"Everyone can have a different understanding of that. The fact that Crimea became Russia’s constituent entity in 2014 - is it a defeat or what?" Putin mused.
"In any case, the deployment of any troops for a direct clash with the Russian army is a very dangerous step that could lead to a global catastrophe. I hope that those who are talking about it will have enough sense to refrain from such steps," he said, when asked whether there was a possibility of the introduction of NATO forces to Ukraine if Kiev faced a dire situation on the battlefield."
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said on October 11 that Russia’s victory in the conflict in Ukraine would be NATO’s defeat. It’s crucial that Kiev wins, Stoltenberg stressed, adding that the alliance should be ready for a long war in Ukraine.
DUTCH STATE VISIT TO SWEDEN
On 11 Oct 2022 The Netherlands and Sweden want more defense cooperation
Sweden and the Netherlands will cooperate more in the field of Defence. Minister of Defence Kajsa Ollongren and her Swedish counterpart Peter Hultqvist agreed on this today, on the first day of the Dutch state visit to Sweden.
Both ministers signed a declaration of intent in the maritime museum VASA in Stockholm. This took place in the presence of King Willem-Alexander, Queen Máxima, the Swedish King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia.
The statement states that the Netherlands and Sweden are looking at the possibilities for cooperation in the field of armaments and research of military technology. The countries also want to improve their joint exercises and exchange knowledge to counter hybrid threats.
NATO DEFENCE MINISTERS MEETING
On 11 Oct 2022 - Secretary General previews meetings of NATO Defence Ministers
NATO Defence Ministers will meet in Brussels on Wednesday and Thursday (12-13 October 2022) to step up and sustain support to Ukraine and continue to strengthen NATO’s own defences, against the backdrop of Russia’s most significant escalation since the start of the Ukraine conflict...
“We have a difficult winter ahead. So it is even more important that North America and Europe continue to stand united in support of Ukraine and in defence of our people,” Mr Stoltenberg concluded.
NATO JENS STOLTENBERG
NATO IS PREDICTABLE, ATTEMPTS TO PREVENT ESCALATION
On 11 Oct 2022 U.S. Eyes Planned Russian Nuclear Exercises Amid NATO War Games
The Russian drills are expected to take place around the same time as the North Atlantic Treaty Organization’s (NATO) annual nuclear war games in Europe, called Steadfast Noon.
U.S. and NATO officials have gone public in recent weeks with details regarding Steadfast Noon, a rare disclosure that is intended to mitigate against inadvertent error. “We need to understand that NATO’s firm, predictable behavior, our military strength, is the best way to prevent escalation,” NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg told reporters on Oct. 11.
On 11 Oct. 2022 NATO Secretary General previews meetings of NATO Defence Minister
NATO Defence Ministers will meet in Brussels on Wednesday and Thursday (12-13 October 2022) to step up and sustain support to Ukraine and continue to strengthen NATO’s own defences, against the backdrop of Russia’s most significant escalation since the start of the Ukraine conflict...
On Thursday, the Secretary General will chair a meeting of the Nuclear Planning Group to discuss Russia’s dangerous nuclear rhetoric and the role of NATO’s nuclear capability in preserving peace and deterring aggression. Next week, NATO will hold its long-planned deterrence exercise, Steadfast Noon, “this is routine training, which happens every year to keep our deterrent safe, secure and effective.” Mr Stoltenberg said.
(read full remarks)
"NATO Defence Ministers will meet this week at an important moment for transatlantic security."
"We will review our progress on strengthening NATO’s deterrence and defence."
"We will further increase the protection of our critical infrastructure, in light of the sabotage of the Nord Stream pipelines..."
"...NATO is not party to the conflict..."
"We are closely monitoring Russia’s nuclear forces."
"We have not seen any changes in Russia’s posture."
"But we remain vigilant."
"At the Madrid Summit in June, NATO leaders decided a fundamental shift in our defence and deterrence to respond to the new security reality.¨..."
"We will also address the protection of our critical infrastructure."
"NATO has been working on this for many years."
"And following the sabotage of the Nord Stream pipelines, we have further enhanced our vigilance across all domains."
"We have doubled our presence in the Baltic and North Seas."
"To over 30 ships."
"Supported by maritime patrol aircraft and undersea capabilities."
"These efforts are closely coordinated by NATO’s Maritime Command."
"Allies are also increasing security around key installations."
"And stepping up intelligence and intelligence sharing."
"We will take further steps to strengthen our resilience and protect our critical infrastructure."
"Any deliberate attack against Allies’ critical infrastructure would be met with a united and determined response."
"We will be joined by EU High Representative Borrell."
"Because NATO and the European Union face the same security challenges."
"We have a difficult winter ahead."
"So it is even more important that North America and Europe continue to stand united..."
On 11 Oct 2022 Biden: Direct conflict between NATO and Russia would be ‘World War III’
“We’re going to continue to stand together with our allies in Europe and send an unmistakable message. We will defend every single inch of NATO territory with the full might of the united and galvanized NATO,” Biden said after announcing additional sanctions on Russia. “We will not fight a war against Russia in Ukraine. Direct conflict between NATO and Russia is World War III, something we must strive to prevent.”
On 11 Oct 2022 New Patrol Ship Launched, 'International Terrorism' Against Nord Stream
"As the recent act of international terrorism on the Nord Stream gas pipelines has shown, the West has exceeded the limits of reason and is trying with all its might to deprive our country of strategic advantages," Poltavchenko was quoted by Naval News. "Therefore, such border vessels as the Purga will be very necessary for our fleet to protect and preserve Russian borders."
Russian state news agency Tass reported Monday that the U.S. Navy said a P-8A Poseidon reconnaissance flight near the sabotaged Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline in the Baltic Sea a few hours after the damage was detected was not related to the leaks.
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On 11 Oct 2022 West may not see a Russian nuclear attack coming, UK spy chief says
On 12 Oct 2022 Russia-Ukraine war: "We’ll know before Putin goes nuclear", says GCHQ chief
On 12 Oct 2022 NATO Secretary General: NATO Defence Ministers meet at a pivotal moment for our security
On 12 Oct 2022 NATO: Secretary General: Doorstep statement
"...Resilience will also be an issue that will be addressed...
The resilience of critical infrastructure, the importance of that has been demonstrated by the sabotage against the pipelines in the Baltic Sea... There will be a meeting of NATO's Nuclear Planning Group. This is a routine, long-planned meeting, where we will address how to continue to ensure that NATO’s deterrent remains safe, secure and effective."
Volodymyr Runets (ICTV): "What is NATO’s response in case of a Russian nuclear strike anywhere?
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg: NATO is a defensive Alliance. NATO is there to prevent a conflict, to prevent a war. And therefore, we have strengthened our deterrence to send a very clear message to Russia that we are there to protect and defend all Allies."
"We have seen of course the speculations about the use of low-yield nuclear weapon in Ukraine and we have conveyed clearly to Russia that this will have severe consequences for Russia."
"Russia knows that a nuclear war can not be won, it must never be fought. And we are of course also closely monitoring the Russian nuclear posture. We have not seen any changes in the nuclear posture of Russia but we will remain vigilant, we will continue to monitor closely because the nuclear threats, the nuclear rhetoric and the veiled threats from Russia are dangerous and reckless."
NATO JSCBS BOSSUM (213)
12 Oct 2022 NATO Headquarters Commander Discusses Dutch NATO Contributions with General Eichelsheim. The impact of the war in Ukraine on the security situation in Europe. Among other things, Commander of the Armed Forces General Onno Eichelsheim spoke about this yesterday with General Guglielmo Luigi Miglietta. The Italian has been commander of the Joint Force Command Brunssum (JFCBS), one of NATO's operational headquarters, located in South Limburg, since 3 June.
On 12 Oct 2022 Informal meeting of EU Energy Ministers. The Ministers discuss the possibility of incorporating hydrogen into plans for the energy transition, the EU's current energy preparedness for the coming winter and electricity market reform.
On 12 Oct 2022 - UK: Jacob Rees-Mogg says market turmoil not due to mini-budget
The business secretary said volatility was "more to do with interest rates than a minor part of fiscal policy." He said the Bank of England had not raised rates as fast as the US.
On 12 Oct 2022 This is our war as much as it is Ukraine’s, says UK defence procurement minister in Fastlane, Clyde
Alec Shelbrooke, the minister for defence procurement, made the comments as he met with Navy personnel at His Majesty’s Naval Base Clyde.
He met with Navy personnel onboard HMS Ambush, including the submarine’s captain.
“That would embolden Russia, it would embolden Putin, it would be a direct threat to Nato, which we are absolutely crystal clear that any invasion of Nato territory triggers Article 5.
“Fundamentally, this is a fight against a fascist dictatorship.”
The minister’s trip to Faslane was his first visit to Scotland since being appointed to his role on September 7.
UK DEFENSE MINISTER FOR LOGISTICS ALEC SHELBROOK (062)
PUTIN: THE MOST DANGEROUS PRECEDENT
On 12 Oct 2022 - RU: Global Energy Infrastructure Is At Risk After Nord Stream Pipeline Hit, Says Putin. The attacks were an act of terror that set “the most dangerous precedent,” the Russian president told a Moscow energy forum on Wednesday. “It shows that any critically important object of transport, energy or utilities infrastructure is under threat” irrespective of where it is located or by whom it is managed," he said.
On 12 Oct 2022 King Charles mutters ‘dear oh dear’ as he greets Liz Truss for weekly audience
“Your Majesty, great to see you again,” she says.
King Charles, smiling, replies: “Back again?”
To which Ms Truss responded: “Well, it's a great pleasure.”
The King replies: “Dear, oh dear. Anyway.”
"In any case, the deployment of any troops for a direct clash with the Russian army is a very dangerous step that could lead to a global catastrophe. I hope that those who are talking about it will have enough sense to refrain from such steps," he said, when asked whether there was a possibility of the introduction of NATO forces to Ukraine if Kiev faced a dire situation on the battlefield."
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said on October 11 that Russia’s victory in the conflict in Ukraine would be NATO’s defeat. It’s crucial that Kiev wins, Stoltenberg stressed, adding that the alliance should be ready for a long war in Ukraine.
DUTCH STATE VISIT TO SWEDEN
NETHERLAND AND SWEDEN WANT MORE DEFENSE COOPERATION
JOINT EXERCISES AGAINST HYBRID THREATS
On 11 Oct 2022 Defense Minister Peter Hultqvist and the Netherlands' Defense Minister Kajsa Ollongren today signed a joint declaration of intent on deepened defense cooperation between SWE and NED.
On 11 Oct 2022 The Netherlands and Sweden want more defense cooperation
Sweden and the Netherlands will cooperate more in the field of Defence. Minister of Defence Kajsa Ollongren and her Swedish counterpart Peter Hultqvist agreed on this today, on the first day of the Dutch state visit to Sweden.
Both ministers signed a declaration of intent in the maritime museum VASA in Stockholm. This took place in the presence of King Willem-Alexander, Queen Máxima, the Swedish King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia.
The statement states that the Netherlands and Sweden are looking at the possibilities for cooperation in the field of armaments and research of military technology. The countries also want to improve their joint exercises and exchange knowledge to counter hybrid threats.
NATO DEFENCE MINISTERS MEETING
On 11 Oct 2022 - Secretary General previews meetings of NATO Defence Ministers
NATO Defence Ministers will meet in Brussels on Wednesday and Thursday (12-13 October 2022) to step up and sustain support to Ukraine and continue to strengthen NATO’s own defences, against the backdrop of Russia’s most significant escalation since the start of the Ukraine conflict...
“We have a difficult winter ahead. So it is even more important that North America and Europe continue to stand united in support of Ukraine and in defence of our people,” Mr Stoltenberg concluded.
NATO JENS STOLTENBERG
NATO IS PREDICTABLE, ATTEMPTS TO PREVENT ESCALATION
On 11 Oct 2022 U.S. Eyes Planned Russian Nuclear Exercises Amid NATO War Games
The Russian drills are expected to take place around the same time as the North Atlantic Treaty Organization’s (NATO) annual nuclear war games in Europe, called Steadfast Noon.
U.S. and NATO officials have gone public in recent weeks with details regarding Steadfast Noon, a rare disclosure that is intended to mitigate against inadvertent error. “We need to understand that NATO’s firm, predictable behavior, our military strength, is the best way to prevent escalation,” NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg told reporters on Oct. 11.
PREVENTING WAS PRESERVING PEACE - TRANSLATLANTIC SECURITY
STOLTENBERG:
THE UARF CONFLICT STARTED IN 2014
NATO IS NOT PART F THE CONFLICT (DOUBLE SPEAK -> MEMBER DID IT)
NATO FAILED TO PROTECT AGAINST ITSELF, PREVENTS ESCALATION
NATO TO PROTECT AND DEFEND ALL ALLIES EVEN PERPETRATOR
ANY DELIBERATE ATTACK (RUSSIAN RETALIATION) AGAINST ALLIES CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE WOULD BE MET WITH UNITD AND DETERMINED RESPONSE
On 11 Oct. 2022 NATO Secretary General previews meetings of NATO Defence Minister
NATO Defence Ministers will meet in Brussels on Wednesday and Thursday (12-13 October 2022) to step up and sustain support to Ukraine and continue to strengthen NATO’s own defences, against the backdrop of Russia’s most significant escalation since the start of the Ukraine conflict...
On Thursday, the Secretary General will chair a meeting of the Nuclear Planning Group to discuss Russia’s dangerous nuclear rhetoric and the role of NATO’s nuclear capability in preserving peace and deterring aggression. Next week, NATO will hold its long-planned deterrence exercise, Steadfast Noon, “this is routine training, which happens every year to keep our deterrent safe, secure and effective.” Mr Stoltenberg said.
(read full remarks)
"NATO Defence Ministers will meet this week at an important moment for transatlantic security."
"We will review our progress on strengthening NATO’s deterrence and defence."
"We will further increase the protection of our critical infrastructure, in light of the sabotage of the Nord Stream pipelines..."
"...NATO is not party to the conflict..."
"We are closely monitoring Russia’s nuclear forces."
"We have not seen any changes in Russia’s posture."
"But we remain vigilant."
"At the Madrid Summit in June, NATO leaders decided a fundamental shift in our defence and deterrence to respond to the new security reality.¨..."
"We will also address the protection of our critical infrastructure."
"NATO has been working on this for many years."
"And following the sabotage of the Nord Stream pipelines, we have further enhanced our vigilance across all domains."
"We have doubled our presence in the Baltic and North Seas."
"To over 30 ships."
"Supported by maritime patrol aircraft and undersea capabilities."
"These efforts are closely coordinated by NATO’s Maritime Command."
"Allies are also increasing security around key installations."
"And stepping up intelligence and intelligence sharing."
"We will take further steps to strengthen our resilience and protect our critical infrastructure."
"Any deliberate attack against Allies’ critical infrastructure would be met with a united and determined response."
"We will be joined by EU High Representative Borrell."
"Because NATO and the European Union face the same security challenges."
"We have a difficult winter ahead."
"So it is even more important that North America and Europe continue to stand united..."
NATO Secretary General:
"Now is the right time to be firm and to be clear that NATO is there to protect and defend all Allies. And this is a long time planned exercise, actually planned before the invasion of Ukraine. It's a routine exercise, and it's an exercise to ensure that our nuclear deterrent remains safe, secure and effective. I visited this exercise a few years ago. We have been open about the exercise and I think it would send a very wrong signal if we suddenly now cancelled a routine, long time planned exercise because of the war in Ukraine. That would be absolutely the wrong signal to send. And we need to understand that NATO's firm, predictable behavior, our military strength, is the best way to prevent escalation. We are there to preserve peace, to prevent escalation and prevent any attack on NATO Allied countries."
"So if we now created the grounds for any misunderstanding, miscalculation in Moscow about our willingness to protect and defend all Allies, we would increase the risk of escalation and that's the last thing we will do..."
NATO Secretary General: "We are constantly consulting among NATO Allies. We have already conducted three NATO Summits this year. We will convene a summit when needed, so we have the meetings we need, when we need them. And we are constantly assessing also the need to then convene yet another summit to ensure that we have consultations and the right messages from NATO at all levels. We will have a ministerial meeting this week, and that provides a good opportunity to send a clear message and then we'll make decisions on a potential summit when we think the right the time is right."
"Then on the nature of the war. Well, this is an illegal invasion of another country. It is a clear violation of international law. Russia invaded a sovereign independent nation, violated its territorial integrity and sovereignty. That actually didn't start in 2022 or in February of this year. It started in 2014. But of course they scaled up their aggressive actions against Ukraine in February, and they have violated international law in a blatant way. And we have also seen horrendous and horrific attacks against civilians, we have seen the reports from Bucha, from many other places in Ukraine. And the important thing now is that all facts are made available, that we have thorough investigations, NATO Allies support the ongoing investigations, and that those responsible are held accountable for these atrocities..."
NATO Secretary General: "NATO is prepared for any threat, any attack, against any NATO Ally. And that's the reason why we have NATO, to be able to deter also nuclear threats. And this was important before the invasion of Ukraine, it has become even more important after. Not least in light of the nuclear rhetoric from President Putin and from Russia. This nuclear rhetoric, or veiled threats, are dangerous and reckless. Russia knows that a nuclear war cannot be won and must never be fought. And we also conveyed clearly to Russia that they will have severe consequences if they use nuclear weapons in any way, including low yield nuclear weapons in Ukraine. Then, by ensuring that we have credible deterrence and defence, we are helping to reduce the risk of escalation."
"And therefore it is important that since 2014, we have implemented the biggest reinforcement of our collective defence since the end of the Cold War. So we were prepared when Russia invaded Ukraine in February. And since then, we have further stepped up, increased our presence in the eastern part of the Alliance. We activated our defence plans the morning of the invasion, and we made decisions in Madrid in June to further strengthen our collective defence."
"The purpose of this is to prevent war, preserve peace, and including prevent any use of nuclear weapons."
"So if we now created the grounds for any misunderstanding, miscalculation in Moscow about our willingness to protect and defend all Allies, we would increase the risk of escalation and that's the last thing we will do..."
NATO Secretary General: "We are constantly consulting among NATO Allies. We have already conducted three NATO Summits this year. We will convene a summit when needed, so we have the meetings we need, when we need them. And we are constantly assessing also the need to then convene yet another summit to ensure that we have consultations and the right messages from NATO at all levels. We will have a ministerial meeting this week, and that provides a good opportunity to send a clear message and then we'll make decisions on a potential summit when we think the right the time is right."
"Then on the nature of the war. Well, this is an illegal invasion of another country. It is a clear violation of international law. Russia invaded a sovereign independent nation, violated its territorial integrity and sovereignty. That actually didn't start in 2022 or in February of this year. It started in 2014. But of course they scaled up their aggressive actions against Ukraine in February, and they have violated international law in a blatant way. And we have also seen horrendous and horrific attacks against civilians, we have seen the reports from Bucha, from many other places in Ukraine. And the important thing now is that all facts are made available, that we have thorough investigations, NATO Allies support the ongoing investigations, and that those responsible are held accountable for these atrocities..."
NATO Secretary General: "NATO is prepared for any threat, any attack, against any NATO Ally. And that's the reason why we have NATO, to be able to deter also nuclear threats. And this was important before the invasion of Ukraine, it has become even more important after. Not least in light of the nuclear rhetoric from President Putin and from Russia. This nuclear rhetoric, or veiled threats, are dangerous and reckless. Russia knows that a nuclear war cannot be won and must never be fought. And we also conveyed clearly to Russia that they will have severe consequences if they use nuclear weapons in any way, including low yield nuclear weapons in Ukraine. Then, by ensuring that we have credible deterrence and defence, we are helping to reduce the risk of escalation."
"And therefore it is important that since 2014, we have implemented the biggest reinforcement of our collective defence since the end of the Cold War. So we were prepared when Russia invaded Ukraine in February. And since then, we have further stepped up, increased our presence in the eastern part of the Alliance. We activated our defence plans the morning of the invasion, and we made decisions in Madrid in June to further strengthen our collective defence."
"The purpose of this is to prevent war, preserve peace, and including prevent any use of nuclear weapons."
On 11 Oct 2022 Biden: Direct conflict between NATO and Russia would be ‘World War III’
“We’re going to continue to stand together with our allies in Europe and send an unmistakable message. We will defend every single inch of NATO territory with the full might of the united and galvanized NATO,” Biden said after announcing additional sanctions on Russia. “We will not fight a war against Russia in Ukraine. Direct conflict between NATO and Russia is World War III, something we must strive to prevent.”
GERMANY LAUNCHES INVESTIGATION INTO NORDSTEAM AFFAIR
On 11 Oct 2022 German attorney general launches investigation into #NordStream blasts
The investigation allows German investigators to collect evidence
On 11 Oct 2022 German attorney general launches investigation into #NordStream blasts
The investigation allows German investigators to collect evidence
On 11 Oct 2022 New Patrol Ship Launched, 'International Terrorism' Against Nord Stream
"As the recent act of international terrorism on the Nord Stream gas pipelines has shown, the West has exceeded the limits of reason and is trying with all its might to deprive our country of strategic advantages," Poltavchenko was quoted by Naval News. "Therefore, such border vessels as the Purga will be very necessary for our fleet to protect and preserve Russian borders."
Russian state news agency Tass reported Monday that the U.S. Navy said a P-8A Poseidon reconnaissance flight near the sabotaged Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline in the Baltic Sea a few hours after the damage was detected was not related to the leaks.
SANCTIONS PROHIBIT EQUINOR PIPELINE TECH TO ASSIT GAZPROM (015)
DENMARK AND SWEDEN COMPLICATE ACCESS TO PIPELINES TO RUSSIAN INVESTIGATORS
On 11 Oct 2022 Danish, Swedish and Norwegian Authorities Continue to Investigate Nord Stream Explosions. Nord Stream AG, the Switzerland-based operator of the severely - damaged Nord Stream 1 & 2 gas pipelines, has been informed by Danish, Swedish and Norwegian authorities that it cannot conduct its own investigation until the official one concludes.
“As of today, Nord Stream AG is unable to inspect the damaged sections of the gas pipeline due to the lack of earlier requested necessary permits,” the company, which is 51 percent owned by the Russian gas giant Gazprom, wrote.
“In particular,” it added, “according to the Swedish authorities, a ban on shipping, anchoring, diving, using of underwater vehicles, geophysical mapping, etc. has been introduced to conduct a state investigation around the damage sites in the Baltic Sea.”
“According to information received from the Danish authorities, the processing time of the Nord Stream AG request for the survey may take more than 20 working days.”
The company said it was also being blocked by Norwegian authorities.
On 11 Oct 2022 Danish, Swedish and Norwegian Authorities Continue to Investigate Nord Stream Explosions. Nord Stream AG, the Switzerland-based operator of the severely - damaged Nord Stream 1 & 2 gas pipelines, has been informed by Danish, Swedish and Norwegian authorities that it cannot conduct its own investigation until the official one concludes.
“As of today, Nord Stream AG is unable to inspect the damaged sections of the gas pipeline due to the lack of earlier requested necessary permits,” the company, which is 51 percent owned by the Russian gas giant Gazprom, wrote.
“In particular,” it added, “according to the Swedish authorities, a ban on shipping, anchoring, diving, using of underwater vehicles, geophysical mapping, etc. has been introduced to conduct a state investigation around the damage sites in the Baltic Sea.”
“According to information received from the Danish authorities, the processing time of the Nord Stream AG request for the survey may take more than 20 working days.”
The company said it was also being blocked by Norwegian authorities.
"Pressure in the pipeline had stabilized as of Monday", Nord Stream added.
NATO JENS STOLTENBERG CONFIRMS INTEL SHARING WAS UNSATISFACTORY
ENABLED ALLY TO ALLY ATTACK
DESPITE THAT ANY RUSSIAN RETALIATION WILL BE MET WITH UNITED RESPONSE
On 11 Oct 2022 NATO Doubles Naval Presence in Baltic, North Seas After Pipeline Sabotage. NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg on Tuesday warned Russia against any future attacks on NATO critical infrastructure. “Allies are also increasing security around key installations and stepping up intelligence and intelligence-sharing,” he said ahead of a meeting of NATO defence ministers in Brussels. “We will take further steps to strengthen our resilience and protect our critical infrastructure. Any deliberate attack against allies’ critical infrastructure would be met with a united and determined response."
UK PROPS WEST ABOUT POSSIBLE LOW-YIELD NUCLEAR ATTACK
UK-UA`S FALSE FLAG OPERATION ONGOING?
On 11 Oct 2022 West may not see a Russian nuclear attack coming, UK spy chief says
PUTIN PERSONALLY MEETS UN NUCLEAR WATCHDOG
On 11 Oct 2022 Putin will meet head of UN nuclear watchdog in St. Peterburg, Russia
WEDNESDAY 12 OCTOBER 2022
On 12 Oct 2022 UK: Putin is losing on the battlefield: UK statement to the OSCE
Ian Stubbs (UK delegation to the OSCE) stresses that, when Putin is losing on the battlefield, he takes the war to the Ukrainian people instead. On 8 October, an explosion damaged the Kerch Strait Bridge. A crucial logistics route for Russia’s militarisation of illegally annexed Crimea, the bridge also plays a key role in moving heavy military vehicles & equipment as well as fuels, oils and lubricants to the southern front of Putin’s illegal invasion of Ukraine. Accordingly, substantial damage to this bridge will almost certainly have a significant impact on Russia’s already strained ability to sustain its forces under pressure in southern Ukraine.
In an address to his Security Council on 10 October, President Putin stated that the intense barrage of missile attacks he had unleashed across Ukraine was in retaliation for the attack on the Kerch Strait Bridge. He also threatened a harsh response to any further attacks on Russian territory.
"Mr Chair, I would like to be very clear on two points
- Opened in 2018 by Putin himself, the construction of the Kerch Strait Bridge was a violation of Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. It is a bridge built by Russia on Ukraine’s territory.
- Putin’s attempt to portray Monday’s barrage of missile strikes as a show of strength in retaliation of the Kerch Bridge incident fools no one. When Putin is losing on the battlefield, he takes the war to the Ukrainian people instead."
Ian Stubbs (UK delegation to the OSCE) stresses that, when Putin is losing on the battlefield, he takes the war to the Ukrainian people instead. On 8 October, an explosion damaged the Kerch Strait Bridge. A crucial logistics route for Russia’s militarisation of illegally annexed Crimea, the bridge also plays a key role in moving heavy military vehicles & equipment as well as fuels, oils and lubricants to the southern front of Putin’s illegal invasion of Ukraine. Accordingly, substantial damage to this bridge will almost certainly have a significant impact on Russia’s already strained ability to sustain its forces under pressure in southern Ukraine.
In an address to his Security Council on 10 October, President Putin stated that the intense barrage of missile attacks he had unleashed across Ukraine was in retaliation for the attack on the Kerch Strait Bridge. He also threatened a harsh response to any further attacks on Russian territory.
"Mr Chair, I would like to be very clear on two points
- Opened in 2018 by Putin himself, the construction of the Kerch Strait Bridge was a violation of Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. It is a bridge built by Russia on Ukraine’s territory.
- Putin’s attempt to portray Monday’s barrage of missile strikes as a show of strength in retaliation of the Kerch Bridge incident fools no one. When Putin is losing on the battlefield, he takes the war to the Ukrainian people instead."
On 12 Oct 2022 Russia-Ukraine war: "We’ll know before Putin goes nuclear", says GCHQ chief
BIDEN DOUBTS UK´s INTEL
On 12 Oct 2022 - USA: United States President Joe Biden said he doubted whether Russian President Vladimir Putin would use a tactical nuclear weapon as Ukraine pleaded for a rapid increase in Western military aid to defend against missile attacks on its cities.
NATO DEFENCE MINISTERS MEETING (183)
NATO DEFENCE MINISTERS MEETING (183)
NATO RULES OUT ITS ACTION IN CASE OF NUCLEAR EXPLOSSION OUTSIDE NATO
On 12 Oct 2022 NATO Secretary General: NATO Defence Ministers meet at a pivotal moment for our security
On 12 Oct 2022 NATO: Secretary General: Doorstep statement
"...Resilience will also be an issue that will be addressed...
The resilience of critical infrastructure, the importance of that has been demonstrated by the sabotage against the pipelines in the Baltic Sea... There will be a meeting of NATO's Nuclear Planning Group. This is a routine, long-planned meeting, where we will address how to continue to ensure that NATO’s deterrent remains safe, secure and effective."
Volodymyr Runets (ICTV): "What is NATO’s response in case of a Russian nuclear strike anywhere?
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg: NATO is a defensive Alliance. NATO is there to prevent a conflict, to prevent a war. And therefore, we have strengthened our deterrence to send a very clear message to Russia that we are there to protect and defend all Allies."
"We have seen of course the speculations about the use of low-yield nuclear weapon in Ukraine and we have conveyed clearly to Russia that this will have severe consequences for Russia."
"Russia knows that a nuclear war can not be won, it must never be fought. And we are of course also closely monitoring the Russian nuclear posture. We have not seen any changes in the nuclear posture of Russia but we will remain vigilant, we will continue to monitor closely because the nuclear threats, the nuclear rhetoric and the veiled threats from Russia are dangerous and reckless."
NATO JSCBS BOSSUM (213)
12 Oct 2022 NATO Headquarters Commander Discusses Dutch NATO Contributions with General Eichelsheim. The impact of the war in Ukraine on the security situation in Europe. Among other things, Commander of the Armed Forces General Onno Eichelsheim spoke about this yesterday with General Guglielmo Luigi Miglietta. The Italian has been commander of the Joint Force Command Brunssum (JFCBS), one of NATO's operational headquarters, located in South Limburg, since 3 June.
US - FINNISH SECURITY COOPERATION
IS JOINING FRACTURED NATO STILL GOOD IDEA?
On 12 Oct 2022 Office of the Counselor, Department of State: "Important discussion with Finnish MFA DG for Europe @OlliKantanen and his team about U.S.-Finnish security cooperation, the Arctic, and our continued partnership to tackle global challenges."
On 12 Oct 2022 - USA/FIN: Office of the Counselor, Department of State: "Excellent meeting with @DefenceFinland Director of Defense Cooperation Unit Otto Saxen to discuss the continued strengthening of U.S.-Finland bilateral defense cooperation. The United States looks forward to welcoming Finland as a @NATO Ally."
On 12 Oct 2022 - USA/FIN: Office of the Counselor, Department of State: "Appreciated the opportunity to meet Finnish FM @Haavisto @Ulkoministerio and discuss our deep bilateral partnership, particularly on topics like the Arctic, security cooperation, and continued aid to Ukraine".
On 12 Oct 2022 Sebastian Lecornu: "Before the Senat I reported on a decision taken by @EmmanuelMacron, on the proposal of @CEMA_FR, The enhancement of our defensive posture on the eastern flank of Europe and the Atlantic Alliance, in light of the war in Ukraine."
On 12 Oct 2022 - USA/FIN: Office of the Counselor, Department of State: "Excellent meeting with @DefenceFinland Director of Defense Cooperation Unit Otto Saxen to discuss the continued strengthening of U.S.-Finland bilateral defense cooperation. The United States looks forward to welcoming Finland as a @NATO Ally."
On 12 Oct 2022 - USA/FIN: Office of the Counselor, Department of State: "Appreciated the opportunity to meet Finnish FM @Haavisto @Ulkoministerio and discuss our deep bilateral partnership, particularly on topics like the Arctic, security cooperation, and continued aid to Ukraine".
US - LATVIAN SECURITY COOPERATION
IS FRACTURED NATO STILL GOOD GUARANTOR OF SECURITY?
On 12 Oct 2022 U.S. Embassy Riga, @USEmbassyRiga: "US support #NATO is steadfast. Strengthening our common security, the 🇺🇸 army has increased its forces in Europe, including in the Baltics."
FRANCE STRENGTHENS ITS EASTERN FLANK TO SUPPORT ALLIES SECURITY
INFORMAL MEETING OF EU ENERGY MINISTERS
On 12 Oct 2022 Informal meeting of EU Energy Ministers. The Ministers discuss the possibility of incorporating hydrogen into plans for the energy transition, the EU's current energy preparedness for the coming winter and electricity market reform.
The business secretary said volatility was "more to do with interest rates than a minor part of fiscal policy." He said the Bank of England had not raised rates as fast as the US.
BASF WRITEDOWN
On 12 Oct 2022 BASF to slash costs in Europe, takes writedown on Nord Stream 1
“Continuing to operate in Russia is not tenable,” Wintershall Dea CEO Mario Mehren said.
He added that limitations imposed by Russia on Western-owned assets had made it impossible to operate properly “and resulted in an economic expropriation of the joint ventures in Russia”.
The company specified that Russian presidential decrees had retroactively slashed the prices at which joint ventures can sell their oil and gas to Kremlin-controlled Gazprom.
“Continuing to operate in Russia is not tenable,” Wintershall Dea CEO Mario Mehren said.
He added that limitations imposed by Russia on Western-owned assets had made it impossible to operate properly “and resulted in an economic expropriation of the joint ventures in Russia”.
The company specified that Russian presidential decrees had retroactively slashed the prices at which joint ventures can sell their oil and gas to Kremlin-controlled Gazprom.
BELOS DISPATCHED
FRENCH AND DANISH SHIPS NEARBY
On 12 Oct 2022 - SWE: Nordic Countries' Response to Nord Stream Sabotage. The SWE submarine rescue vessel HSwMS Belos was dispatched on to the Nord Stream leaks sites. It was visiting Mälmo on 23rd, just 3 days before the blast.
ROYAL NAVY ASSTUTE CLASS ATTACK SUBMARINE S-120 AMBUSH
On 12 Oct 2022 - SWE: Nordic Countries' Response to Nord Stream Sabotage. The SWE submarine rescue vessel HSwMS Belos was dispatched on to the Nord Stream leaks sites. It was visiting Mälmo on 23rd, just 3 days before the blast.
ROYAL NAVY ASSTUTE CLASS ATTACK SUBMARINE S-120 AMBUSH
On 12 Oct 2022 This is our war as much as it is Ukraine’s, says UK defence procurement minister in Fastlane, Clyde
Alec Shelbrooke, the minister for defence procurement, made the comments as he met with Navy personnel at His Majesty’s Naval Base Clyde.
He met with Navy personnel onboard HMS Ambush, including the submarine’s captain.
“That would embolden Russia, it would embolden Putin, it would be a direct threat to Nato, which we are absolutely crystal clear that any invasion of Nato territory triggers Article 5.
“Fundamentally, this is a fight against a fascist dictatorship.”
The minister’s trip to Faslane was his first visit to Scotland since being appointed to his role on September 7.
UK DEFENSE MINISTER FOR LOGISTICS ALEC SHELBROOK (062)
STATING WE ARE FIGHTING TOGETHER
On 12 October 2022 UK Defense minister for Logistics visiting Faslane/Clyde submarine base
"Ukraine’s conflict with Russia is as much our war as it is theirs”, the UK’s minister for defence procurement has said. Alec Shelbrooke, who was appointed to the role last month, insisted the two countries are working together “to fight back against a fascist dictatorship”.
Speaking to the PA news agency, Mr Shelbrooke said: “This is our war as much as it is Ukraine’s war."
“We are seeing that in terms of fuel prices, in terms of food, in terms of fertilisers, but fundamentally in terms of freedom and democracy."
“It won’t end if we were to withdraw from Ukraine."
“That would embolden Russia, it would embolden Putin, it would be a direct threat to Nato, which we are absolutely crystal clear that any invasion of Nato territory triggers Article 5."
"Ukraine’s conflict with Russia is as much our war as it is theirs”, the UK’s minister for defence procurement has said. Alec Shelbrooke, who was appointed to the role last month, insisted the two countries are working together “to fight back against a fascist dictatorship”.
Speaking to the PA news agency, Mr Shelbrooke said: “This is our war as much as it is Ukraine’s war."
“We are seeing that in terms of fuel prices, in terms of food, in terms of fertilisers, but fundamentally in terms of freedom and democracy."
“It won’t end if we were to withdraw from Ukraine."
“That would embolden Russia, it would embolden Putin, it would be a direct threat to Nato, which we are absolutely crystal clear that any invasion of Nato territory triggers Article 5."
“Fundamentally, this is a fight against a fascist dictatorship.”
On 12 Oct 2022 "Russia claims attack on NordStream is "act of state terrorism". The recent terrorist attack on the Nord Stream 1 and 2 natural gas pipelines was aimed at undermining the energy security of the entire continent, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday.
On 12 Oct 2022 Putin: It's possible to repair Nord Stream pipelines. Putin has also claimed that the sabotage action against Nord Stream was ”an act of international terrorism,” writes news agency Reuters Wednesday.
PUTIN: THE MOST DANGEROUS PRECEDENT
THE ATTACK UNDERMINED CONTINENT´S ENERGY SECURITY
On 12 Oct 2022 Putin says goal behind Nord Stream attack was to undermine continent’s energy security. Putin described the attack on the Nord Streams as "a most dangerous precedent."
"It shows that any vital transport, energy or utility infrastructure is now in jeopardy regardless of where it is located or who operates it or whether those are subsea pipelines or ground-based ones."
On 12 Oct 2022 Putin says goal behind Nord Stream attack was to undermine continent’s energy security. Putin described the attack on the Nord Streams as "a most dangerous precedent."
"It shows that any vital transport, energy or utility infrastructure is now in jeopardy regardless of where it is located or who operates it or whether those are subsea pipelines or ground-based ones."
On 12 Oct 2022 - RU: Global Energy Infrastructure Is At Risk After Nord Stream Pipeline Hit, Says Putin. The attacks were an act of terror that set “the most dangerous precedent,” the Russian president told a Moscow energy forum on Wednesday. “It shows that any critically important object of transport, energy or utilities infrastructure is under threat” irrespective of where it is located or by whom it is managed," he said.
PUTIN: NORDSTREAM MOTIVE WAS GEOPPOLITICAL AMBITION (044)
THE ACTOR COMMITED SIMILAR SABOTAGE IN THE PAST AND WERE COUGHT RED-HANDED BUT EVADED PUNISHMENT (036)
BENEFICIARIES ARE UKRAINE, USA
On 12 Oct 2022 - RU: Putin: Russian Energy Week International Forum plenary session
"I would like to welcome all the participants and guests of Russian Energy Week, a respected and recognised platform for dialogue on key global energy topics."
"Such direct and transparent communication is essential now, when the global economy in general, the fuel and energy sector are in the middle of, let me be direct, an acute crisis due to unstable price dynamics of energy resources, an imbalance in supply and demand, and the overtly subversive actions of individual market participants, who are guided solely by their own geopolitical ambitions, resort to outright discrimination in the market, and if that does not work, they simply destroy the infrastructure of their competitors."
"In this case, I am of course talking about the sabotage of the Nord Stream 1 and Nord Stream 2 gas pipelines. There is no doubt that this is an act of international terrorism, the purpose of which is to undermine the energy security of the entire continent. The logic is cynical: to destroy and block cheap energy sources, hence depriving millions of people, industrial consumers of gas, heat, electricity and other resources and forcing them to buy all this at much higher prices. Forcing.
"The attack on the Nord Streams has set an extremely dangerous precedent, which shows that any critical piece of transport, energy or communications infrastructure is under threat, regardless of its location, management or whether it lies on the seabed or on land..."
"And who stands behind the sabotage against the Nord Streams? Clearly, those who want to completely sever ties between Russia and the European Union, to fully undermine and crush Europe’s political agency, weaken its industrial potential and seize the market. And, of course, those who – I want to stress it – have the technical capacity to organise such explosions and in fact have committed similar sabotage in the past and were caught red-handed but evaded punishment."
"The beneficiaries are well known. I believe no specific details are necessary since the remaining gas systems will acquire greater geopolitical significance. They stretch across Poland (Yamal‒Europe), and Ukraine, the two pipelines that Russia once built with its own money. And, of course, the United States, which will now be able to supply energy resources at high rates."
"I would like to recall who helped Europe at that time and sent additional gas supplies to the European market. It was Russia. However, the leaders of these countries prefer not to recall this. Moreover, they deem it possible to reproach us for being “unreliable.” Do we deny supplies to them? We are ready to ship and we are providing them with all the quantities, as agreed under our contracts. We are supplying them with all the contractual amounts. But if someone does not want to take our product, what do we have to do with this? That is your decision."
"I have noted many times that the Nord Stream lacks any political background. It is a strictly commercial project, in which Russian and European companies take part on equal terms. Hence, Russia and our partners in EU countries should resolve the future of Nord Stream 1 and Nord Stream 2."
"It is certainly possible to repair the damaged gas pipelines that run under the Baltic Sea. But this will make sense only if their further use is economically feasible and the safety of their routes can be ensured – this is the fundamental prerequisite."
"If we come to an agreement with the Europeans to supply gas through the surviving branch – and one branch of Nord Stream 2, apparently, has survived… Unfortunately, we are not allowed to help inspect this branch, but the pipeline is holding pressure. It might be damaged, but we do not know this, because as I have said, we are not allowed to inspect it, but there is pressure, which means, apparently, that it is in working order. Its capacity is 27.5 billion cubic metres per year, which is about 8 percent of Europe’s gas imports."
"I would like to welcome all the participants and guests of Russian Energy Week, a respected and recognised platform for dialogue on key global energy topics."
"Such direct and transparent communication is essential now, when the global economy in general, the fuel and energy sector are in the middle of, let me be direct, an acute crisis due to unstable price dynamics of energy resources, an imbalance in supply and demand, and the overtly subversive actions of individual market participants, who are guided solely by their own geopolitical ambitions, resort to outright discrimination in the market, and if that does not work, they simply destroy the infrastructure of their competitors."
"In this case, I am of course talking about the sabotage of the Nord Stream 1 and Nord Stream 2 gas pipelines. There is no doubt that this is an act of international terrorism, the purpose of which is to undermine the energy security of the entire continent. The logic is cynical: to destroy and block cheap energy sources, hence depriving millions of people, industrial consumers of gas, heat, electricity and other resources and forcing them to buy all this at much higher prices. Forcing.
"The attack on the Nord Streams has set an extremely dangerous precedent, which shows that any critical piece of transport, energy or communications infrastructure is under threat, regardless of its location, management or whether it lies on the seabed or on land..."
"And who stands behind the sabotage against the Nord Streams? Clearly, those who want to completely sever ties between Russia and the European Union, to fully undermine and crush Europe’s political agency, weaken its industrial potential and seize the market. And, of course, those who – I want to stress it – have the technical capacity to organise such explosions and in fact have committed similar sabotage in the past and were caught red-handed but evaded punishment."
"The beneficiaries are well known. I believe no specific details are necessary since the remaining gas systems will acquire greater geopolitical significance. They stretch across Poland (Yamal‒Europe), and Ukraine, the two pipelines that Russia once built with its own money. And, of course, the United States, which will now be able to supply energy resources at high rates."
"I would like to recall who helped Europe at that time and sent additional gas supplies to the European market. It was Russia. However, the leaders of these countries prefer not to recall this. Moreover, they deem it possible to reproach us for being “unreliable.” Do we deny supplies to them? We are ready to ship and we are providing them with all the quantities, as agreed under our contracts. We are supplying them with all the contractual amounts. But if someone does not want to take our product, what do we have to do with this? That is your decision."
"I have noted many times that the Nord Stream lacks any political background. It is a strictly commercial project, in which Russian and European companies take part on equal terms. Hence, Russia and our partners in EU countries should resolve the future of Nord Stream 1 and Nord Stream 2."
"It is certainly possible to repair the damaged gas pipelines that run under the Baltic Sea. But this will make sense only if their further use is economically feasible and the safety of their routes can be ensured – this is the fundamental prerequisite."
"If we come to an agreement with the Europeans to supply gas through the surviving branch – and one branch of Nord Stream 2, apparently, has survived… Unfortunately, we are not allowed to help inspect this branch, but the pipeline is holding pressure. It might be damaged, but we do not know this, because as I have said, we are not allowed to inspect it, but there is pressure, which means, apparently, that it is in working order. Its capacity is 27.5 billion cubic metres per year, which is about 8 percent of Europe’s gas imports."
RUSSIAN PROPOSES TURKEY BECOMING ENERGY HUB
GERMANY DECLINES RUSSIAN GAS
On 12 Oct 2022 Putin suggests major gas hub in Türkiye with Nord Stream supplies
On 12 Oct 2022 Putin suggests major gas hub in Türkiye with Nord Stream supplies
On 12 Oct 2022 King Charles mutters ‘dear oh dear’ as he greets Liz Truss for weekly audience
“Your Majesty, great to see you again,” she says.
King Charles, smiling, replies: “Back again?”
To which Ms Truss responded: “Well, it's a great pleasure.”
The King replies: “Dear, oh dear. Anyway.”
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