CRIME SEQUENCE RECONSTRUCTION
(SEPTEMBER 2022 - 2/3)
PART 11/16
(BASED ON NORDSTREAM FILES MASTER DATA-FILE)
...previously: PART 10 (SEPTEMBER 2/3 2022)
SUMMARY
Part 11 of larger series examining the Nord Stream pipeline incidents.
Exploring DATA from September (18th - 26th) 2022, contextualizing the incident
7 days which changed geopolitics - Truss fractured NATO
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
Germany, France, Netherland were informed (CIA strategic warning June 2022)
Norway shared intel with allies on 15th of September. (Støre and Gram 15/09/2022)
UK sabotaging Nord Stream AG by not delivering INCOTERMS and technical documentation (Turbines issue, Sanctions, Deliveries via NS1 stopped 16/09/2022)
The USA had foreknowledge of preparations (Orban 27/07/2024)
Cavoli, Nuland, Kahn, Douglas Suims II Classified briefing (20/09/2022)
US, GER, FRA had intense diplomatic, military top level meetings (20/09/2022)
Truss ending the EU´s strategic dependency on Russian hydrocarbons (21/09/2022)
US monitoring Baltic sea with Anti Submarine Poseidon P-8A (21-26/09/2022)
Russia warned Truss, Johnson, London with nuclear rhetoric (21/09/2022)
US/UK Special Relationship is iced until we figure out what is ging on (22/09/2022)
The American side knew about preparations for the attack in advance and did nothing to interfere ("Thank you USA!", Sikorski 22/03/2024)
US Navy withdraws Kearsarge from Baltic sea preferring own security (22/09/2022)
US Navy leaves Paul Ignatius to monitor Russian response for the attack (22/09/2022)
US Blinken´s Trans-Atlantic dinner about European security (22/09/2022)Truss goes into hiding as the mission secrecy leaks (23/09/2022)
US enabling decision dominance (STRATCOM, NETCOM 23/09/2022)
Truss changing UK´s top security officials (23/09/2022)
Germany hastily securing own LNG imports (25/09/2022)
German security dramatically changes the day before blasts (25/09/2022)
Behavioural analysis of Truss, Støre, Gram, Scholz, Lambrecht, Bødskov,... during the day of Nordstream crisis (23-06/09/2022)
Events in chronological order grouped - SEPTEMBER 2022 (19-26 Sept.) day-by-day:
MONDAY 19 SEPTEMBER 2022
On 19 Sept 2022 Liz Truss: "Soaring energy prices are a “price worth paying” (042)
The Prime Minister highlighted the role of the ‘energy price guarantee’ scheme as pressure from struggling businesses mount. Hours after the end of the period of national mourning, Liz Truss said that high energy bills are a “price worth paying” to boost the UK’s energy security.
Liz Truss told reporters during her trip to the United Nations general assembly in New York: “The point I am making is that it’s a price worth paying for Britain because our long-term security is paramount.”
UK, WESTMINSTER, THE FUNERAL
On 19 Sept 2022 The First Sea Lord Admiral Sir Ben Key arrives in Westminster.
On 19 Sept 2022 The Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II
On 19 Sept 2022 Brigadier Andrew Wright (lcentre-left) talks the Chief of Defence Staff, Admiral Sir Tony Radakin (centre), through the multiple different roles and responsibilities that the LMOC (London Military Operations Centre)
On 19 Sept 2022 HMS Somerset (F82) Duke-class frigate passing HMS Diamond (D34) in Plymouth, England
On 19 September 2022 Presentation in the Storting on the power situation by Oil and Energy Minister Terje Aasland. Scarcity of energy leads to extraordinarily high prices throughout Europe. High prices are necessary to balance access and use of gas. European industry has begun to shut down. Gas also plays a decisive role in European power supply. High gas prices therefore also affect European power prices. We also see extreme electricity prices in southern parts of our country.
NORWAY - SWEDEN - FINLAND - DENMARK
NORDIC NAVAL STAFF SEMINAR (179)
19 Sept 2022 This week, the Nordic Naval Staff Seminar is being held in Bergen. Here, representatives from the Naval Defense Staffs in Norway, Sweden, Finland and Denmark meet to share experiences and develop Nordic defense cooperation.
NORFOLK, USA, SERIES OF STRATEGIC MEETINGS ON AIR CARRIER G. E. FORD AND JOINT OPERATIONAL COMMAND (120)
On 19 Sept 2022 Norway: Wargaming for the Purpose of Knowledge Development: Lessons Learned from Studying Allied Courses Of Action [published, 1y long study by DAGFINN VATNE, MONA GUTTELVIK, ALF CHRISTIAN HENNUM, STEIN MALERUD]
On 19 Sept 2022 U.S. Navy @USNavy Secretary of Navy welcomes Prime Minister of Norway, Jonas Gahr Støre, on his first official trip to the United States.
On 19 Sept 2022 The Prime Minister and the Defense Minister visited the US Navy. On Monday, the Prime Minister and the Minister of Defense visited the US Navy 2nd Fleet and NATO's operational command (Joint Force Command) in Norfolk, USA. Both of these are responsible for the maritime activity in the North Atlantic and for the cooperation between the USA and Europe. These are two areas that are also of great importance to Norway.
On 19 Sept 2022 Norwegian Prime Minister and the Minister of Defense visited the US Navy and NATO's operational command
On 19 Sept 2022 Støre visited the USA's newest aircraft carrier: - It is important to share information with the USA. Jonas Gahr Støre (Ap), together with Defense Minister Bjørn Arild Gram (Sp), was given an introduction to how the American contribution to security in the Atlantic is during a visit to the aircraft carrier USS Gerald Ford. That was on 19th of September.
On 19 Sept 2022 "Norway must rely mostly on its allies" NEWS ANALYSIS: As the leader of Norway’s neighbouring Russia shocked the world again, now with nuclear threats, Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre readily concedes that his government must rely on the US and other NATO allies for any needed defense. They’ve all been gathered at the UN General Assembly in New York this week, but just before that, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre was flown out to visit a US aircraft carrier at sea.
The carrier visit confirmed once again that the US and Norway are close allies and also that US forces will continue to maintain a strong presence in Norwegian territory, not least along its coast. “What gives Norway security is that we have allies who have capacity,” Støre told newspaper Aftenposten while standing on the deck of the USS Gerald R Ford on Monday.
When asked why he’d taken the time to visit the USS Gerald R Ford at the start of a hectic week in Washington DC and at the UN in New York, Støre told Aftenposten it was to see “the core of Norway’s security.”... Defense Minister Gram added that while Norway “is a small country, it contributes strongly to the NATO alliance through intelligence gathering, new fighter jets, the new surveillance aircraft and special forces."
On 19 Sept 2022 Norway Prime Minister, Minister of Defense, SECNAV Visit USS Gerald R. Ford. NORFOLK, Va. - Prime Minister of Norway Jonas Gahr Støre, Norway’s Minister of Defense Bjørn Arild Gram, and the U.S. Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro visited the first-in-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) Sept. 19, 2022.
On 19 Sept 2022 - Vice Adm. Daniel Dwyer, Commander, U.S. 2nd Fleet, visited the USS Gerald R. Ford @Warship_78 with Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and Secretary of Navy Del Toro.
On 19 Sept 2022 Distinguished visitors from the Office of Management and Budget
THE CLASSIFIED BRIEFING - CAVOLI NULAND, KAHL, DOUGLAS SIMS II (222)
On 19 Sept 2022 U.S. Navy @USNavy Secretary of Navy welcomes Prime Minister of Norway, Jonas Gahr Støre, on his first official trip to the United States.
On 19 Sept 2022 The Prime Minister and the Defense Minister visited the US Navy. On Monday, the Prime Minister and the Minister of Defense visited the US Navy 2nd Fleet and NATO's operational command (Joint Force Command) in Norfolk, USA. Both of these are responsible for the maritime activity in the North Atlantic and for the cooperation between the USA and Europe. These are two areas that are also of great importance to Norway.
On 19 Sept 2022 Norwegian Prime Minister and the Minister of Defense visited the US Navy and NATO's operational command
On 19 Sept 2022 Støre visited the USA's newest aircraft carrier: - It is important to share information with the USA. Jonas Gahr Støre (Ap), together with Defense Minister Bjørn Arild Gram (Sp), was given an introduction to how the American contribution to security in the Atlantic is during a visit to the aircraft carrier USS Gerald Ford. That was on 19th of September.
On 19 Sept 2022 "Norway must rely mostly on its allies" NEWS ANALYSIS: As the leader of Norway’s neighbouring Russia shocked the world again, now with nuclear threats, Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre readily concedes that his government must rely on the US and other NATO allies for any needed defense. They’ve all been gathered at the UN General Assembly in New York this week, but just before that, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre was flown out to visit a US aircraft carrier at sea.
The carrier visit confirmed once again that the US and Norway are close allies and also that US forces will continue to maintain a strong presence in Norwegian territory, not least along its coast. “What gives Norway security is that we have allies who have capacity,” Støre told newspaper Aftenposten while standing on the deck of the USS Gerald R Ford on Monday.
When asked why he’d taken the time to visit the USS Gerald R Ford at the start of a hectic week in Washington DC and at the UN in New York, Støre told Aftenposten it was to see “the core of Norway’s security.”... Defense Minister Gram added that while Norway “is a small country, it contributes strongly to the NATO alliance through intelligence gathering, new fighter jets, the new surveillance aircraft and special forces."
On 19 Sept 2022 Norway Prime Minister, Minister of Defense, SECNAV Visit USS Gerald R. Ford. NORFOLK, Va. - Prime Minister of Norway Jonas Gahr Støre, Norway’s Minister of Defense Bjørn Arild Gram, and the U.S. Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro visited the first-in-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) Sept. 19, 2022.
“The U.S. is our most important ally. The U.S. pledge to support Norway and Europe in times of crisis and war is essential to our security. Norway and the U.S. have a long tradition of close defense cooperation. We are now seeking to develop this even further,” said Støre. Støre and Del Toro also had the opportunity to hold a series of strategic meetings aboard.
SAME DAY SAME PLACE COMMANDER OF UN 2ND FLEET AND
On 19 Sept 2022 - Vice Adm. Daniel Dwyer, Commander, U.S. 2nd Fleet, visited the USS Gerald R. Ford @Warship_78 with Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and Secretary of Navy Del Toro.
On 19 Sept 2022 Distinguished visitors from the Office of Management and Budget
NORVEGIAN PRIME MINISTER MEETS PELOSI
DEFENSE MINISTER GRAM TRAVELA TO PENTAGON (069)
On 19 Sept 2022 - US/NOR: @SpeakerPelosi welcomed Prime Minister @jonasgahrstore to the United States Capitol. During the visit, Speaker Pelosi and Prime Minister Støre discussed the importance of Finland and Sweden joining NATO, as well as Russia’s ongoing, unlawful invasion of Ukraine.
On 19 Sept 2022 - USA: The CNN reports that mentioned invdividuals will receive a classified briefing on 20th of September. (haleytalbotcnn @haleytalbotcnn team @cnn on Capitol Hill // @DardenMBA class of 2026)
On 19 September 2022 Baltic Guard: An Interim Assessment
Since spring 2022 , the Navy's most important contribution to the Enhanced Vigilance Activities has been the Baltic Guard measure . A work cell in the Maritime Operations Center ( MOCMaritime Operations Center) in Glücksburg near Flensburg organized to move as many national exercise projects as possible from the North Sea to the Baltic Sea. This is intended to increase the presence of the fleet there....
“There has been a significant shift in the projects of our ships, boats and aircraft from outside to the Baltic Sea,” confirms Frigate Captain Ulrich F. from the MOCMaritime Operations Center. And he adds: “This applies to both national and international units. However, exact figures, data and facts are classified.”
At the same time, the Navy with Baltic Guard is offering its partners in the Baltic Sea region the opportunity to take part in all of these exercises. Above all, this means that not only corvettes from Warnemünde and minehunters from Kiel, but also increasingly frigates from Wilhelmshaven are training their craft directly on NATO's northeastern flank - together with ships from the Polish or Estonian navies, for example.
"Our allies expect a leadership role from us"
The German Navy had made half of its fleet, including submarines, auxiliary and reconnaissance ships, available for the Enhanced Vigilance Activities in the spring - partly before the outbreak of war between Russia and Ukraine. In February, the naval command assigned 28 of them, practically all of them that were not in a shipyard for maintenance and repair, to NATO units or diverted them from individual training projects in the North Sea to the central and eastern Baltic Sea.
“The motto was: Everything that swims goes out,” said Inspector Kaack in a recent interview with Welt Online. “Was it sustainable? No. Was it right? In any case. Because we have shown: Not with us, Mr. Putin!” As a result, the Navy was able to determine “normal behavior of the Russian fleet with a few exceptions in the aviation area.”
The content of Northern Coasts 2022 was initially the usual training in cooperation between warships of different types and nationalities.
In addition, the large-scale exercise this early autumn had other focuses: including training anti-submarine warfare specifically in the Baltic Sea.
Those involved also practiced creating a multinational, cross-military, detailed military situation picture of the region and continuously updating it over the period of the maneuver.
The major maritime military training event ended on September 20, around 40 hours earlier than planned. The success is considered assured, the balance sheet is positive. The participating naval forces of 14 nations have shown to be operationally ready. The German Navy is prepared to take on responsibility in the Baltic Sea region.
On 19 September 2022 German ship “Schleswig-Holstein” visits Lithuania
Over the weekend from September 16 to 19, 2022, the frigate “Schleswig-Holstein” was in the port of Klaipėda - for multinational exchanges during the Northern Coasts exercise. The submarine hunting frigate from Wilhelmshaven is currently taking part in this naval exercise, alongside other ships and boats from the German Navy and naval forces of friendly nations... Immediately after docking on Friday morning, September 16, Brune and Commander Frigate Captain Andreas Mückusch welcomed on board dignitaries from the city of Klaipėda, the host Lithuanian Navy and representatives of the German Embassy.
On 19 September 2022 - GER: Botschaft Polen DE, @PLinDeutschland: "Baltic Sea states face myriad hybrid and conventional threats from Russia in the maritime domain. Fascinating to be part of training by @KoerberIP for security experts, including military maneuvers onboard 🇩🇪 corvette Oldenburg @deutschemarine and exchanges with @chiefdeunavy"
THE US NAVY MISSION IS STILL UNCHANGED - PRRESENCE TO DETER
THE USS TASK FORCE 61/2 DEPLOYMENT IN THE BALTIC SEA DURING SEPTEMER 2022 (111, 186)
Since spring 2022 , the Navy's most important contribution to the Enhanced Vigilance Activities has been the Baltic Guard measure . A work cell in the Maritime Operations Center ( MOCMaritime Operations Center) in Glücksburg near Flensburg organized to move as many national exercise projects as possible from the North Sea to the Baltic Sea. This is intended to increase the presence of the fleet there....
“There has been a significant shift in the projects of our ships, boats and aircraft from outside to the Baltic Sea,” confirms Frigate Captain Ulrich F. from the MOCMaritime Operations Center. And he adds: “This applies to both national and international units. However, exact figures, data and facts are classified.”
At the same time, the Navy with Baltic Guard is offering its partners in the Baltic Sea region the opportunity to take part in all of these exercises. Above all, this means that not only corvettes from Warnemünde and minehunters from Kiel, but also increasingly frigates from Wilhelmshaven are training their craft directly on NATO's northeastern flank - together with ships from the Polish or Estonian navies, for example.
"Our allies expect a leadership role from us"
The German Navy had made half of its fleet, including submarines, auxiliary and reconnaissance ships, available for the Enhanced Vigilance Activities in the spring - partly before the outbreak of war between Russia and Ukraine. In February, the naval command assigned 28 of them, practically all of them that were not in a shipyard for maintenance and repair, to NATO units or diverted them from individual training projects in the North Sea to the central and eastern Baltic Sea.
“The motto was: Everything that swims goes out,” said Inspector Kaack in a recent interview with Welt Online. “Was it sustainable? No. Was it right? In any case. Because we have shown: Not with us, Mr. Putin!” As a result, the Navy was able to determine “normal behavior of the Russian fleet with a few exceptions in the aviation area.”
The content of Northern Coasts 2022 was initially the usual training in cooperation between warships of different types and nationalities.
In addition, the large-scale exercise this early autumn had other focuses: including training anti-submarine warfare specifically in the Baltic Sea.
Those involved also practiced creating a multinational, cross-military, detailed military situation picture of the region and continuously updating it over the period of the maneuver.
The major maritime military training event ended on September 20, around 40 hours earlier than planned. The success is considered assured, the balance sheet is positive. The participating naval forces of 14 nations have shown to be operationally ready. The German Navy is prepared to take on responsibility in the Baltic Sea region.
On 19 September 2022 German ship “Schleswig-Holstein” visits Lithuania
Over the weekend from September 16 to 19, 2022, the frigate “Schleswig-Holstein” was in the port of Klaipėda - for multinational exchanges during the Northern Coasts exercise. The submarine hunting frigate from Wilhelmshaven is currently taking part in this naval exercise, alongside other ships and boats from the German Navy and naval forces of friendly nations... Immediately after docking on Friday morning, September 16, Brune and Commander Frigate Captain Andreas Mückusch welcomed on board dignitaries from the city of Klaipėda, the host Lithuanian Navy and representatives of the German Embassy.
On 19 September 2022 - GER: Botschaft Polen DE, @PLinDeutschland: "Baltic Sea states face myriad hybrid and conventional threats from Russia in the maritime domain. Fascinating to be part of training by @KoerberIP for security experts, including military maneuvers onboard 🇩🇪 corvette Oldenburg @deutschemarine and exchanges with @chiefdeunavy"
THE US NAVY MISSION IS STILL UNCHANGED - PRRESENCE TO DETER
THE USS TASK FORCE 61/2 DEPLOYMENT IN THE BALTIC SEA DURING SEPTEMER 2022 (111, 186)
On 19 Sept 2022 - USS Kearsarge leaves Gdansk
On 19 Sept 2022 - USA/LAT: U.S. Embassy Riga, @USEmbassyRiga: #AmbCarwile and DCM Ruta Elvikis visited the USS Paul Ignatius to thank Commanding Officer Cmdr. Aaron Arky and crew members for their vital contributions to #Baltic security. Its the fifth @USNavy vessel to make a scheduled port visit to #Latvia this summer. #StrongerTogether
Shortly after Kearsarge group withdraws from German Led Northern Coasts exercise and leaves Baltic sea.
RUSSAIN COMMAND AND CONTROL NAVAL EXERCISES (110)
LEVEL OF COMBAT READINESS INCREASES, LIVE FIRE DRILLS
On 19 Sept 2022 Russia at the United Nations - Without interaction 🇷🇺 🇬🇧 🇨🇳 🇫🇷 🇺🇸 no issue [in the UN and its Security Council] can be resolved. That is, neither we nor our colleagues can, for example, not communicate with each other, no matter what our bilateral relations are.
On 19 Sept 2022 A bilateral command and staff exercise has begun in the Baltic Fleet
A bilateral command and staff exercise began in the Kaliningrad region with the involvement of the forces of the Baltic Naval Base (Naval Base), a formation of surface ships of the fleet and naval aviation.
At the first stage of the exercise, the military command and control bodies of the Baltic Naval Base, a number of naval formations, as well as individual military units of the fleet participating in the exercise were brought to increased levels of combat readiness.
As part of the exercise, naval tactical groups will leave their bases at the appointed time and deploy naval groupings of fleet forces in designated areas of the Baltic Sea to carry out training tasks.
In the Baltic Sea, the crews of small missile ships and boats, small anti-submarine ships, base and offshore minesweepers will work on a wide range of missions for their intended purpose - mine countermeasures for the deployment of forces and anti-underwater and sabotage defense of ships and boats when stationed in the roadstead. Also, the ship groups will have to practice joint actions of sailing in a single marching order, repelling the air attack of a mock enemy while shooting at air targets, and conducting a training naval battle.
In addition, during the exercise, naval groups of the Baltic Naval Base will carry out practical missile and artillery firing to engage ships and aircraft of a mock enemy...
The exercise involved the crews of more than 15 surface ships, boats and support vessels, over 1.5 thousand military personnel, more than 50 units of military and special equipment, as well as aircraft and helicopters of the naval aviation of the Baltic Fleet.
On 19 Sept 2022 Bombers of the Baltic Fleet naval aviation have redeployed to alternate airfields in the Kaliningrad region. As part of the combat readiness check, an exercise was conducted with the crews of Su-24M frontline bombers to relocate to alternate airfields in the Kaliningrad region.
During the training, pilots and engineering and technical personnel worked on preparing equipment for takeoff, withdrawing aircraft from the attack of a simulated enemy, and redeploying to alternate airfields in the region.
When redeploying to alternate airfields, the bomber crews met the standards for withdrawing forces from the attack, completing the assigned task. At the same time, the pilots practiced air battles with a simulated enemy at various altitudes, including extremely low ones.
About 10 Su-24M frontline bombers from the air regiment of the Baltic Fleet naval aviation unit were involved in the exercise.
At the first stage of the exercise, the military command and control bodies of the Baltic Naval Base, a number of naval formations, as well as individual military units of the fleet participating in the exercise were brought to increased levels of combat readiness.
As part of the exercise, naval tactical groups will leave their bases at the appointed time and deploy naval groupings of fleet forces in designated areas of the Baltic Sea to carry out training tasks.
In the Baltic Sea, the crews of small missile ships and boats, small anti-submarine ships, base and offshore minesweepers will work on a wide range of missions for their intended purpose - mine countermeasures for the deployment of forces and anti-underwater and sabotage defense of ships and boats when stationed in the roadstead. Also, the ship groups will have to practice joint actions of sailing in a single marching order, repelling the air attack of a mock enemy while shooting at air targets, and conducting a training naval battle.
In addition, during the exercise, naval groups of the Baltic Naval Base will carry out practical missile and artillery firing to engage ships and aircraft of a mock enemy...
The exercise involved the crews of more than 15 surface ships, boats and support vessels, over 1.5 thousand military personnel, more than 50 units of military and special equipment, as well as aircraft and helicopters of the naval aviation of the Baltic Fleet.
On 19 Sept 2022 Bombers of the Baltic Fleet naval aviation have redeployed to alternate airfields in the Kaliningrad region. As part of the combat readiness check, an exercise was conducted with the crews of Su-24M frontline bombers to relocate to alternate airfields in the Kaliningrad region.
During the training, pilots and engineering and technical personnel worked on preparing equipment for takeoff, withdrawing aircraft from the attack of a simulated enemy, and redeploying to alternate airfields in the region.
When redeploying to alternate airfields, the bomber crews met the standards for withdrawing forces from the attack, completing the assigned task. At the same time, the pilots practiced air battles with a simulated enemy at various altitudes, including extremely low ones.
About 10 Su-24M frontline bombers from the air regiment of the Baltic Fleet naval aviation unit were involved in the exercise.
GERMAN ENERGY INSECURITY (224)
On 19 Sept 2022 German Chancellor Scholz to visit Saudi Arabia as Germany seeks to replace lost energy supplies.
19 -> 20 Sept 2022 - USA: Biden’s schedule for September 20, 2022 is out
12:00 PM Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan
US SECRETARY OF THE ARMY VISITS EUROPE
On 19 - 23 Sept 2022 US Army Secretary visits Europe, receives update on Ukraine, reaffirms Army 2030. Honorable Christine Wormuth, U.S. Secretary of the Army, visited Germany, Poland and Belgium on her third trip to the region, Sept. 19-23, to receive an update on Ukraine and to reaffirm Army 2030.
In Poland, she and Williams, who also leads NATO’s Allied Land Command, visited U.S. Soldiers supporting Ukraine and reinforcing the Alliance’s eastern flank.
Before returning home, Wormuth traveled to Belgium where she met with Ambassador Julianne Smith, U.S. Permanent Representative to NATO, and the U.S. Mission to NATO, the official representation of the U.S. to the Alliance.
On 19 Sept 2022 On Monday, Defense Minister Morten Bødskov, Soc.dem., therefore visited to take a closer look at the experts and their work. He has just returned from Ukraine, where he was made aware of a major problem in the country's struggle to be rebuilt.
On 19 Sep 2022 President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting with Minister of Defense of Denmark Morten Bødskov and Minister of Defense of Estonia Hanno Pevkur.
On 19 Sep 2022 Minister of Defence of Ukraine Oleksii Reznikov met with Minister of Defence of Denmark Morten Bødskov who headed the Danish delegation on a visit to Kyiv.
On 19 Sept 2022 Even though it is already evening, the exercise #OSTROBOK22 does not slow down.
The loading of missiles onto the ORP Orkan missile ship 🇵🇱 was carried out by the Technical Team of the Gdynia Naval Port Headquarters.
In Poland, she and Williams, who also leads NATO’s Allied Land Command, visited U.S. Soldiers supporting Ukraine and reinforcing the Alliance’s eastern flank.
Before returning home, Wormuth traveled to Belgium where she met with Ambassador Julianne Smith, U.S. Permanent Representative to NATO, and the U.S. Mission to NATO, the official representation of the U.S. to the Alliance.
DENMARK, DEFENSE MINISTER MEETS MINE CLEARANCE EXPERTS
On 19 Sept 2022 On Monday, Defense Minister Morten Bødskov, Soc.dem., therefore visited to take a closer look at the experts and their work. He has just returned from Ukraine, where he was made aware of a major problem in the country's struggle to be rebuilt.
On 19 Sep 2022 President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting with Minister of Defense of Denmark Morten Bødskov and Minister of Defense of Estonia Hanno Pevkur.
On 19 Sep 2022 Minister of Defence of Ukraine Oleksii Reznikov met with Minister of Defence of Denmark Morten Bødskov who headed the Danish delegation on a visit to Kyiv.
On 19 Sept 2022 This week, an international YVT exercise will be held in the sea area off Rauma. The exercise is led by @meriraja and, in addition to units of the Border Guard, vessels @Navyfi and @Kustbevakningen. Within the scope of the Copenhagen agreement, the Border Guard will organize an international joint exercise in week 38 (September 19-23, 2022). The exercise is led by the Coast Guard of Western Finland. The exercise will take place in the sea area off Rauma and, in addition to units from the Border Guard, ships from the navy and the Swedish Coast Guard (Kustbevakningen) will participate.
In addition, the training targets are, among other things, the management of multinational operations, cooperation with authorities and underwater operations on wrecks.
In addition, the training targets are, among other things, the management of multinational operations, cooperation with authorities and underwater operations on wrecks.
On 19 Sept 2022 Even though it is already evening, the exercise #OSTROBOK22 does not slow down.
The loading of missiles onto the ORP Orkan missile ship 🇵🇱 was carried out by the Technical Team of the Gdynia Naval Port Headquarters.
TUESDAY 20 SEPTEMBER 2022
WORKING CLOSELY ON INTELLIGENCE, MARITIME SURVEILLEANCE
WORKING CLOSELY ON INTELLIGENCE, MARITIME SURVEILLEANCE
NATO GUARANTEES ARE SUDDENLY NOT ENOUGH FOR NORWEGIAN SECURITY
On 20 Sept 2022 SECDEF Austin Norway Bilateral Engagement. Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and Norwegian Defense Minister Bjørn Arild Gram engage in a bilateral exchange at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C.
On 20 Sept 2022 Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and Norwegian Defense Minister Bjørn Arild Gram engage in a bilateral exchange at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C.
On 20 Sept 2022 Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan
On 20 Sept 2022 Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and Norwegian Defense Minister Bjørn Arild Gram engage in a bilateral exchange at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C.
On 20 Sept 2022 Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan
On 20 Sept 2022 U.S., Norway Defense Leaders Discuss Ukraine, Importance of High North
The two men discussed issues affecting both NATO and the bilateral relations between the two countries during a Pentagon meeting today. The meeting comes just two weeks after the two defense leaders met as part of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting at Ramstein Air Base, Germany.
Gram thanked Austin for his personal leadership in the effort to supply Ukraine, and for his efforts to examine the strategic importance of the Arctic. "The United States and Norway are working closely together on intelligence, maritime surveillance, pre-positioning material and reinforcement of forces, as well as training and exercises in all domains," Gram said.
The two men discussed issues affecting both NATO and the bilateral relations between the two countries during a Pentagon meeting today. The meeting comes just two weeks after the two defense leaders met as part of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting at Ramstein Air Base, Germany.
Gram thanked Austin for his personal leadership in the effort to supply Ukraine, and for his efforts to examine the strategic importance of the Arctic. "The United States and Norway are working closely together on intelligence, maritime surveillance, pre-positioning material and reinforcement of forces, as well as training and exercises in all domains," Gram said.
20 Sept 2022 Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Meeting with Norway's Minister of Defense Bjørn Arild Gram. Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III welcomed Norwegian Minister for Defence Bjørn Arild Gram to the Pentagon.
The leaders discussed the strength of our bilateral defense relationship and ongoing work to support Ukraine. They discussed shared security interests in Europe, the Arctic, and across the globe, and bilateral and NATO efforts to advance them. The two leaders look forward to further bilateral cooperation.
Secretary Austin and Minister Gram exchanged views on the Russian Federation’s unprovoked and unjustified invasion of Ukraine. Secretary Austin reaffirmed U.S. support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, and thanked Minister Gram for Norway’s substantial contribution to Ukrainian security. The two also touched on threats to Arctic Security from Russia. Both agreed that the Arctic is a region that is growing in geostrategic importance. Secretary Austin thanked Minister Gram for Norway’s approval of the Supplementary Defense Cooperation agreement, which will provide substantive projects that will increase bilateral security cooperation, particularly in the Arctic.
"Supplementary Defense Cooperation Agreement (SDCA) will facilitate more rapid and effective deployment of reinforcements to Norway from the US in the event of a war or crisis."
SECRETARY AUSTIN, MEETING AT PENTAGON (200, 211, 222 ,225)
The leaders discussed the strength of our bilateral defense relationship and ongoing work to support Ukraine. They discussed shared security interests in Europe, the Arctic, and across the globe, and bilateral and NATO efforts to advance them. The two leaders look forward to further bilateral cooperation.
Secretary Austin and Minister Gram exchanged views on the Russian Federation’s unprovoked and unjustified invasion of Ukraine. Secretary Austin reaffirmed U.S. support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, and thanked Minister Gram for Norway’s substantial contribution to Ukrainian security. The two also touched on threats to Arctic Security from Russia. Both agreed that the Arctic is a region that is growing in geostrategic importance. Secretary Austin thanked Minister Gram for Norway’s approval of the Supplementary Defense Cooperation agreement, which will provide substantive projects that will increase bilateral security cooperation, particularly in the Arctic.
"Supplementary Defense Cooperation Agreement (SDCA) will facilitate more rapid and effective deployment of reinforcements to Norway from the US in the event of a war or crisis."
SECRETARY AUSTIN, MEETING AT PENTAGON (200, 211, 222 ,225)
DEMOVRACY NEEDS TO PREPARE FOR LONGER CONFRONTATION BEYOND THE WAR IN UKRAINE
03:25 min video: "...The North Atlantic and the Arctic is gaining strategic importance and the United States and Norway, are working closely together on intelligence, maritime surveillance, repositioning of material and reinforcement of forces, training and exercise. It´s important close cooperation,... the World is becoming a more dangerous place,... Democracy needs to prepare for longer confrontation beyond the war in Ukraine..."
On 20 Sept 2022 Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III Remarks Welcoming Norwegian Defense Minister Bjørn Arild Gram to the Pentagon. "I'm also mindful of the crucial role that Norway plays as NATO's eyes and ears in the Arctic. Your support - or you support the entire alliance with efforts like Exercise Cold Response, which wrapped up its ninth edition this March. So Mr. Minister, thanks for all you're doing for our shared security and thanks again for making the trip and I look forward to a great discussion."
BIDEN: THERE IS SO MUCH DARN AT STAKE
On 19->20 Sept 2022 Biden’s schedule for September 20, 2022 is out
On 20 Sept 2022 Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with UK Foreign Secretary James Cleverly
On 20 Sept 2022 Biden to Skip UN Meeting as Climate Change Moves to ‘Back Burner’
On 20 Sept 2022 Biden to Skip UN Meeting as Climate Change Moves to ‘Back Burner’
On 20 Sept 2022 Biden: “There’s so darn much at stake,” Biden warns guests at a glitzy DNC fundraiser in Manhattan
On 20->21 Sept 2022 Biden’s schedule for September 21, 2022 is out
On 20->21 Sept 2022 Biden’s schedule for September 21, 2022 is out
On 20 Sept 2022 Readout of Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Dr. Colin Kahl's Virtual Meeting With German Federal Ministry of Defence Political Director Dr. Jasper Wieck
Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Dr. Colin Kahl virtually met with German Federal Ministry of Defence Political Director Dr. Jasper Wieck today to reaffirm the U.S.-Germany defense relationship.
The two leaders exchanged views on the situation in Ukraine, and discussed other regional issues of shared interest between Allies. They also discussed NATO priorities and work plans for the coming months. Wieck and Kahl expressed their commitment to deepening the U.S.-Germany defense and security relationship.
On 20 Sept 2022 - USA/GER: WIESBADEN, HESSEN, GERMANY - Gen. Darryl A. Williams, Commanding General of U.S. Army Europe and Africa hosts an honor cordon welcoming Secretary of the Army Honorable Christine Wormuth in Wiesbaden, Germany. Secretary Wormuth visited Germany to amplify U.S. commitment to the alliance and discuss USAREUR-AF initiatives with senior leaders in theater.
On 20 Sept 2022 Danish Minister of Foreign affairs Morten has now formally met the new US Ambassador to the Kingdom of Denmark @USAmbDenmark. Our most important ally. Stronger together.
On 20 Sept 2022 Deputy Secretary Kurt Campbell, @DeputySecState: Sherman met with leaders from 🇧🇬 🇨🇿 🇪🇪 🇭🇺 🇱🇻 🇱🇹 🇵🇱 🇷🇴 🇸🇰 to discuss #Ukraine, regional security, and upholding the rules-based international order. At #UNGA today, I met with #BucharestNine leaders to discuss our ongoing efforts to support Ukraine, uphold the rules-based international order, and coordinate on regional security challenges.
On 20 Sept 2022 - USA/NOR: State Dept CT Bureau, @StateDeptCT [Counter Terrorism]: Today, @StateDeptCT’s SBO Tim Betts addressed @theGCTF 20th Coordinating Committee, promoting collaboration and presenting the U.S. & Norway co-led effort and toolkit to help States address #REMVE challenges.
On 20 Sept 2022 Drone activity in the North Sea continues
Unidentified drones continue to appear around Norwegian oil and gas installations in the North Sea. At the weekend, a foreign drone was also observed in the Sleipner area.
Defense sources assume that a state actor is probably behind the activity. The purpose is uncertain, but in the current security policy situation may have the purpose of updating previous operational plans for possible sabotage actions against Norwegian oil and gas installations.
The Gina Krog oil and gas field is a very important distribution link for Norwegian gas supplies to Europe. The platform on the Gina Krog field is connected to Sleipner A and, according to Equinor's website, uses "both process capacity on the platform and existing pipelines to send the gas on to the market in Europe".
NORWAY POSEIDON MONITORING (182)
Unidentified drones continue to appear around Norwegian oil and gas installations in the North Sea. At the weekend, a foreign drone was also observed in the Sleipner area.
Defense sources assume that a state actor is probably behind the activity. The purpose is uncertain, but in the current security policy situation may have the purpose of updating previous operational plans for possible sabotage actions against Norwegian oil and gas installations.
The Gina Krog oil and gas field is a very important distribution link for Norwegian gas supplies to Europe. The platform on the Gina Krog field is connected to Sleipner A and, according to Equinor's website, uses "both process capacity on the platform and existing pipelines to send the gas on to the market in Europe".
NORWAY POSEIDON MONITORING (182)
NATO CHIEFS OF DEFENSE MEETING IN TALLIN (043)
On 20 Sept 2022 - UK/EST/NATO: UK in Estonia, @ukinestonia: During the successful NATO Chiefs of Defence meeting in Tallinn, @ukinestonia hosted both the UK’s military representative to NATO, General Sir Ben Bathurst (also representing @AdmTonyRadakin_) and DSACEUR (Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe) General Sir Tim Radford (UK).
On 20 Sept 2022 - UK/EST/NATO: UK in Estonia, @ukinestonia: During the successful NATO Chiefs of Defence meeting in Tallinn, @ukinestonia hosted both the UK’s military representative to NATO, General Sir Ben Bathurst (also representing @AdmTonyRadakin_) and DSACEUR (Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe) General Sir Tim Radford (UK).
On 20 Sept 2022 Moldova's Pro-Western President Maya Sandu, Polish president Andrzej Duda, Estonian President Alar Karis & Secretary General of Nato Jens Stoltenberg, in a rare show down of cost-cutting joint flight, on board state aircraft heading to New York to attend 77th UNGA.
UK WARNS AGAINST INCOMING ENERGY STORM (042)
On 20 Sept 2022 Prime Minister Liz Truss announces Energy Price Guarantee plan to combat rising electricity and gas bills
On 20 Sept 2022 The PM Liz Truss defends power bills hike, cites 'security', Russia-Ukraine crisis.
On 20 Sept 2022 Rising energy bills ‘price worth paying’ for Ukraine support, says Liz Truss
On 20 Sept 2022 The PM Liz Truss defends power bills hike, cites 'security', Russia-Ukraine crisis.
On 20 Sept 2022 Rising energy bills ‘price worth paying’ for Ukraine support, says Liz Truss
LIZ TRUSS ABOUT BOTH NORDSTREAM PROJECTS (107)
On 20 Sept 2022 Prime Minister announces the UK will meet or exceed the amount of military aid spent on Ukraine in 2022 next year.
...The Prime Minister said:
"By turning off the taps of Nord Stream gas pipeline, Putin has consigned millions of people in Europe to a colder and more difficult winter. Too many lives – in Ukraine, in Europe and around the world – are being manipulated by a dependence on Russian energy. We need to work together to end this once and for all."
...The Prime Minister said:
"By turning off the taps of Nord Stream gas pipeline, Putin has consigned millions of people in Europe to a colder and more difficult winter. Too many lives – in Ukraine, in Europe and around the world – are being manipulated by a dependence on Russian energy. We need to work together to end this once and for all."
UK PROVIDES UKRAINE WITH FINANCES TO SECURE ITS ENERGY (147)
On 20 Sept 2022 Denys Shmyhal and Liz Truss discussed strengthening the strategic partnership between Ukraine and Great Britain. Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal and Prime Minister of Great Britain Liz Truss during the meeting on September 20 in New York (USA) discussed the development of bilateral cooperation, preparation for the heating season and the recovery of Ukraine.
Denys Shmyhal thanked Great Britain for comprehensive political support and practical help: "First of all, we are grateful for the weapons. This is our absolute priority today."
The parties touched on the issue of intensifying the supply of weapons for the defense of Ukraine and strengthening sanctions against Russian oil and gas. In the context of diversification of energy supply sources and preparation for the heating season, the Prime Ministers of Ukraine and Great Britain discussed the need to increase their own gas production, in particular in Ukraine.
"We appreciate Great Britain's willingness to provide our state with the next tranche of $500 million through the World Bank for gas purchases. We are also interested in involving British business in the development of gas production in Ukraine. We expect that the Government of Great Britain will make the necessary decisions to insure British business in Ukraine against military risks," said Denys Shmyhal.
On 20 Sept 2022 UK considers joining new European nations club. The UK is weighing up whether to attend a new European political "club of nations" next month. The first meeting of the "European Political Community" is due to be held in Prague in early October
UK-US SPECIAL RELATIONSHIP ICED (023)
On 20 Sept 2022 Liz Truss admits UK trade deal with US is not on the agenda
On 20 Sept 2022 Cleverly: A privilege to be in NY for meetings at UN General Assembly. I’ll be meeting key UK partners and discussing how we can take action on the pressing issues facing us all including food insecurity, defending democracy and standing with Ukraine.
On 20 Sept 2022 Liz Truss lands in US to reset ‘special relationship’ on first foreign trip as PM
Liz Truss has arrived in the US where she will hold talks with Joe Biden, the US president, on her first foreign trip as UK prime minister. Ahead of the trip, Truss said: “Ukraine’s victories in recent weeks have been inspirational. Time and time again these brave people have defied the doubters and showed what they can do when given the military, economic and political support they need."
“My message to the people of Ukraine is this: the UK will continue to be right behind you every step of the way. Your security is our security.”
On 20 Sept 2022 Liz Truss lands in US to reset ‘special relationship’ on first foreign trip as PM
Liz Truss has arrived in the US where she will hold talks with Joe Biden, the US president, on her first foreign trip as UK prime minister. Ahead of the trip, Truss said: “Ukraine’s victories in recent weeks have been inspirational. Time and time again these brave people have defied the doubters and showed what they can do when given the military, economic and political support they need."
“My message to the people of Ukraine is this: the UK will continue to be right behind you every step of the way. Your security is our security.”
THE JURY IS OUT, THERE IS A WILL TO RE-ENGAGE (021)
WE WILL KNOW SOON IF FRANCE IS FRIEND OR FOE (221)
On 20 Sept 2022 Liz Truss didn't discuss migrant crossings or Northern Ireland protocol in Macron talks, No 10 says. The pair agreed to enhance cooperation on energy security - but two more contentious issues were not the subject of conversation between the leaders... Number 10 said the prime minister had a "constructive" conversation lasting around half an hour with the French leader, but it focused on energy security rather than the two major points of contention.
The pair held their first bilateral meeting at the fringes of the United Nations summit in New York after Ms Truss caused controversy by refusing to say if the French leader was a "friend or foe" - instead saying "the jury's out".
"There is a will to re-engage, to move on and to show that we are allies and friends in a complex world."
Shortly before posting the tweet, Ms Truss admitted her tax cuts would disproportionately benefit the rich - but said she is willing to be an unpopular prime minister to bring in measures she believes will grow the economy.
While President Biden's criticism was surely for a domestic audience, it underlined the differences between the two leaders' stances just as Ms Truss says she wants to foster closer ties with international allies.
On 20 Sept 2022 Liz Truss sought to strike a conciliatory tone ahead of meeting with Emmanuel Macron, despite declining to say whether she believes the French President is a “friend or foe”.
The Prime Minister stressed the need for a “constructive relationship” combatting Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine and unauthorised migrant crossings of the Channel in small boats...
Ms Truss sparked a diplomatic row during the Tory leadership contest when she declined to give a clear answer when asked if the president of the allied nation was a “friend or foe”.
Instead, the then-foreign secretary said last month that the “jury’s out”. Ms Truss did not return the verdict during an interview with journalists travelling with her to the summit, but stressed she wants a “constructive relationship with France”.
“Of course that means working together on the issue of migration. There are a number of other issues we need to work together on, whether it’s energy security, whether it’s other issues relating to our relationship with the EU – but most importantly, it’s ensuring that Putin does not succeed in Ukraine,” she said.
Ms Truss will meet Mr Macron on Tuesday, before seeing Mr Biden and Ms von der Leyen on Wednesday. She had been set to talk to the US President in Britain over the weekend as he visited for the Queen’s funeral, but the meeting was postponed. (189)
WE WILL KNOW SOON IF FRANCE IS FRIEND OR FOE (221)
On 20 Sept 2022 Liz Truss didn't discuss migrant crossings or Northern Ireland protocol in Macron talks, No 10 says. The pair agreed to enhance cooperation on energy security - but two more contentious issues were not the subject of conversation between the leaders... Number 10 said the prime minister had a "constructive" conversation lasting around half an hour with the French leader, but it focused on energy security rather than the two major points of contention.
The pair held their first bilateral meeting at the fringes of the United Nations summit in New York after Ms Truss caused controversy by refusing to say if the French leader was a "friend or foe" - instead saying "the jury's out".
"There is a will to re-engage, to move on and to show that we are allies and friends in a complex world."
Shortly before posting the tweet, Ms Truss admitted her tax cuts would disproportionately benefit the rich - but said she is willing to be an unpopular prime minister to bring in measures she believes will grow the economy.
While President Biden's criticism was surely for a domestic audience, it underlined the differences between the two leaders' stances just as Ms Truss says she wants to foster closer ties with international allies.
On 20 Sept 2022 Liz Truss sought to strike a conciliatory tone ahead of meeting with Emmanuel Macron, despite declining to say whether she believes the French President is a “friend or foe”.
The Prime Minister stressed the need for a “constructive relationship” combatting Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine and unauthorised migrant crossings of the Channel in small boats...
Ms Truss sparked a diplomatic row during the Tory leadership contest when she declined to give a clear answer when asked if the president of the allied nation was a “friend or foe”.
Instead, the then-foreign secretary said last month that the “jury’s out”. Ms Truss did not return the verdict during an interview with journalists travelling with her to the summit, but stressed she wants a “constructive relationship with France”.
“Of course that means working together on the issue of migration. There are a number of other issues we need to work together on, whether it’s energy security, whether it’s other issues relating to our relationship with the EU – but most importantly, it’s ensuring that Putin does not succeed in Ukraine,” she said.
Ms Truss will meet Mr Macron on Tuesday, before seeing Mr Biden and Ms von der Leyen on Wednesday. She had been set to talk to the US President in Britain over the weekend as he visited for the Queen’s funeral, but the meeting was postponed. (189)
On 20 Sept 2022 Liz Truss tweeted: "President Emmanuel Macron and I are committed to working together to end reliance on Russian energy, deepening GB FR cooperation to reduce volatility in the market and cut costs for households. Putin’s economic blackmail cannot and will not succeed."
FRANCE & FINLAND EXERCISING IN NE PART OF BALTIC SEA (179, 221)
On 20 Sept 2022 The Finnish Navy is exercising with the French mine countermeasures vessel Céphée in the Baltic Sea 22¬-23 September 2022 Afterwards the French vessel will moor in Turku until the 28th of September.
On 20 Sept 2022 The Finnish Navy is exercising with the French mine countermeasures vessel Céphée in the Baltic Sea 22¬-23 September 2022 Afterwards the French vessel will moor in Turku until the 28th of September.
On 22nd of September one French captain makes odd statement in Finland "Unlike your country, our country is not safe" (221)
On 20 Sept 2022 ship @HMSQNLZ has crossed the Atlantic and arrived in the US today at Naval Station Norfolk.
On 20 Sept 2022 HMS Queen Elizabeth Visits Norfolk. British Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth (RO8) ports at Pier 12 in Norfolk Naval Station, Sept. 20, 2022. Queen Elizabeth ports in Norfolk prior to attending a scheduled conference in New York.
On 20 Sept 2022 HMS Queen Elisabeth - NORFOLK, Va. - The amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) had the honor of hosting HMS Queen Elizabeth during the ship’s stay. On Sept. 20, 2022, it moored at Pier 12 in Naval Station Norfolk for a short stop before taking part in a national conference in New York.
TOWARD ATLANTIC FUTURE FORUM (100)
On 20 Sept 2022 on Twitter: Adm. Tony Radakin will be aboard @HMSQNLZ in New York, welcoming guests to the Forum. As Professional Head of the UK's armed forces and Principal Military Adviser to the Prime Minister, we look forward to his valuable insight in a week's time.
US STARTS MONITORING THE AREA RECEIVING INTELLIGENCE FROM NORWAY (069)
DAILY MONITORING FLIGHT OF US NAVY MH-60R SEA HAWK BEGIN (175)
DAILY MONITORING FLIGHT OF US NAVY MH-60R SEA HAWK BEGIN (175)
POSEIDON P-8A IS SENT TO THE AREA DIRECTLY FROM THE USA
On 20 Sept 2022 Baltic Sea: The US Navy Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class Neil Kennedy guides an MH-60S Seahawk helicopter, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 28, to land on the flight deck of USS Paul Ignatius (DDG 117).
On 20 Sept 2022 The ships of the 8th Coastal Defense Flotilla carry out training episodes in the waters of the Pomeranian Bay and the Gulf of Gdańsk. At sea, as part of the exercise #Wargacz22 , the following ships operate: mine transport ships, transport cutters, minesweepers, a mine destroyer, as well as auxiliary vessels. Their goal was to integrate the activities of the 3rd Ship Flotilla, 8th Coastal Defense Flotilla and the Naval Aviation Brigade. The exercises were part of the largest maneuvers this year #REKIN22
RUSSIA CONDUCTS ANTI SUBMARINE EXERCISES (110)
WAS RUSSIA AWARE OF ENEMY SUB-SURFACE ASSETS IN THE BALTIC SEA?
On 20 Sept 2022 Baltic Fleet's ships practice eliminating mock enemy's submarine *(video 14:45min). Aleksin and Kabardino-Balkariya small anti-submarine ships have practiced searching, detecting and eliminating mock enemy's submarine within bipartite command exercise held in the naval training areas of the Baltic Fleet. Crews of the Baltic Naval Base's small anti-submarine ships have practiced searching, detecting, sustaining a contact and tracking, as well as countering mock enemy's submarine using anti-submarine weaponry. The naval crews succeeded in classifying the target and eliminating it using anti-submarine armament. The anti-submarine ships have practiced shooting with RBU-6000 rocket-assisted bomb launchers, as well as launching torpedoes. Moreover, the crews attended trainings dedicated to repelling mock enemy's air attacks from various altitudes and directions, as well as to live shooting with shipborne air defence facilities.
On 20 Sept 2022 Russian corvette Soobrazitelny conducts anti submarine warfare exercise in Baltic Sea
On 20 Sept 2022 According to information published by Tass on September 20, 2022, the Soobrazitelny corvette of the Baltic fleet held an exercise with Ka-27PL antisubmarine helicopters to search for and destroy a hostile submarine in the Baltic Sea.
On 20 Sept 2022 Baltic Fleet fighter pilots practice aerial combat. As part of scheduled flights, pilots of Su-27 fighters of the Baltic Fleet (BF) naval aviation unit practiced elements of aerial combat. According to the plan of the combat training event, the aircraft of the simulated enemy violated the State Border of the Russian Federation and attempted to launch a missile and bomb attack on strategically important military facilities. Upon receiving the signal, the Su-27 crews took off to intercept, detected and identified the targets, and then destroyed them during a training air battle.
During the training and combat missions, the pilots worked on accelerated preparation of fighters for takeoff, performed paired takeoffs and electronic launches of guided missiles. The flights were carried out both during the day and at night. More than 10 crews of Su-27 aircraft from the Baltic Fleet were involved in the combat training event.
On 20 Sept 2022 Russian Navy’s Baltic Fleet ships hunt down enemy subs. Russian Navy’s Aleksin and Kabardino-Balkariya small anti-submarine ships have practiced searching, detecting and eliminating mock enemy submarines within bipartite command exercise held in the naval training areas of the Baltic Fleet. Baltic Naval Base’s small anti-submarine ships have practiced searching, detecting, sustaining contact and tracking, as well as countering mock enemy submarines using anti-submarine weaponry.
On 20 Sept 2022 Baltic Fleet's ships practice eliminating mock enemy's submarine *(video 14:45min). Aleksin and Kabardino-Balkariya small anti-submarine ships have practiced searching, detecting and eliminating mock enemy's submarine within bipartite command exercise held in the naval training areas of the Baltic Fleet. Crews of the Baltic Naval Base's small anti-submarine ships have practiced searching, detecting, sustaining a contact and tracking, as well as countering mock enemy's submarine using anti-submarine weaponry. The naval crews succeeded in classifying the target and eliminating it using anti-submarine armament. The anti-submarine ships have practiced shooting with RBU-6000 rocket-assisted bomb launchers, as well as launching torpedoes. Moreover, the crews attended trainings dedicated to repelling mock enemy's air attacks from various altitudes and directions, as well as to live shooting with shipborne air defence facilities.
On 20 Sept 2022 Russian corvette Soobrazitelny conducts anti submarine warfare exercise in Baltic Sea
On 20 Sept 2022 According to information published by Tass on September 20, 2022, the Soobrazitelny corvette of the Baltic fleet held an exercise with Ka-27PL antisubmarine helicopters to search for and destroy a hostile submarine in the Baltic Sea.
On 20 Sept 2022 Baltic Fleet fighter pilots practice aerial combat. As part of scheduled flights, pilots of Su-27 fighters of the Baltic Fleet (BF) naval aviation unit practiced elements of aerial combat. According to the plan of the combat training event, the aircraft of the simulated enemy violated the State Border of the Russian Federation and attempted to launch a missile and bomb attack on strategically important military facilities. Upon receiving the signal, the Su-27 crews took off to intercept, detected and identified the targets, and then destroyed them during a training air battle.
During the training and combat missions, the pilots worked on accelerated preparation of fighters for takeoff, performed paired takeoffs and electronic launches of guided missiles. The flights were carried out both during the day and at night. More than 10 crews of Su-27 aircraft from the Baltic Fleet were involved in the combat training event.
On 20 Sept 2022 Russian Navy’s Baltic Fleet ships hunt down enemy subs. Russian Navy’s Aleksin and Kabardino-Balkariya small anti-submarine ships have practiced searching, detecting and eliminating mock enemy submarines within bipartite command exercise held in the naval training areas of the Baltic Fleet. Baltic Naval Base’s small anti-submarine ships have practiced searching, detecting, sustaining contact and tracking, as well as countering mock enemy submarines using anti-submarine weaponry.
RUSSIA WOULD TARGET BRITAIN NOT UKRAINE
On 20 Sept 2022 Russian State TV Says Queen's Funeral Was Ideal Time to Nuke U.K. During a discussion on Monday, Andrey Gurulyov, a Russian member of parliament and a former army commander, disparaged President Joe Biden's appeal to Vladimir Putin not to use weapons of mass destruction, such as nuclear arms. When asked last week by CBS News about what his message would be to Putin if he was considering WMDs to help his faltering invasion, Biden replied, "don't, don't, don't," adding that this would spark consequences, without specifying further.
But Gurulyov appeared to dismiss the threat of any nuclear strike by Russia against Ukraine by suggesting that another target would be more likely.
"Did you hear all that nonsense he was spouting?" Gurulyov said of Biden, "what made him think we would conduct a nuclear strike against Ukraine?"
"We'll still have to live over there, in Ukraine. We have plenty of targets," he said, first mentioning the U.S. Air Force base in Ramstein, Germany. "Why would we bomb Ukraine and Germany when there is Britain, the root of evil?" he said.
Skabeyeva interrupted with, "We should have done it today. All the best people are there for the funeral."
On 20 Sept 2022 Putin blasts US attempts to preserve global domination. Speaking while receiving credentials from foreign ambassadors to Moscow, Putin said “the objective development toward a multipolar world faces resistance of those who try to preserve their hegemony in global affairs and control everything — Latin America, Europe, Asia and Africa.”
He added that “the hegemon has succeeded in doing so for quite a long time, but it can’t go on forever ... regardless of the developments in Ukraine.”
“As for Russia, we won’t deviate from our sovereign course,” Putin said.
“Structures of the military industrial complex must deliver the required weapons and equipment in the shortest time possible,” Putin said.
On 20 Sept 2022 Russian State TV Says Queen's Funeral Was Ideal Time to Nuke U.K. During a discussion on Monday, Andrey Gurulyov, a Russian member of parliament and a former army commander, disparaged President Joe Biden's appeal to Vladimir Putin not to use weapons of mass destruction, such as nuclear arms. When asked last week by CBS News about what his message would be to Putin if he was considering WMDs to help his faltering invasion, Biden replied, "don't, don't, don't," adding that this would spark consequences, without specifying further.
But Gurulyov appeared to dismiss the threat of any nuclear strike by Russia against Ukraine by suggesting that another target would be more likely.
"Did you hear all that nonsense he was spouting?" Gurulyov said of Biden, "what made him think we would conduct a nuclear strike against Ukraine?"
"We'll still have to live over there, in Ukraine. We have plenty of targets," he said, first mentioning the U.S. Air Force base in Ramstein, Germany. "Why would we bomb Ukraine and Germany when there is Britain, the root of evil?" he said.
Skabeyeva interrupted with, "We should have done it today. All the best people are there for the funeral."
On 20 Sept 2022 Putin blasts US attempts to preserve global domination. Speaking while receiving credentials from foreign ambassadors to Moscow, Putin said “the objective development toward a multipolar world faces resistance of those who try to preserve their hegemony in global affairs and control everything — Latin America, Europe, Asia and Africa.”
He added that “the hegemon has succeeded in doing so for quite a long time, but it can’t go on forever ... regardless of the developments in Ukraine.”
“As for Russia, we won’t deviate from our sovereign course,” Putin said.
“Structures of the military industrial complex must deliver the required weapons and equipment in the shortest time possible,” Putin said.
JAKE SULIVAN ON UNGA
On 20 Sept 2022 Jake Sulivan - Atlantic countries came together today at #UNGA77 to enhance regional cooperation and develop a shared approach to Atlantic Ocean issues. We look forward to continuing the dialogue and exploring opportunities to partner in the Atlantic region.
On 20 Sept 2022 ATLANTIC_COUNCIL: Joint Statement on Atlantic Cooperation - We, Angola, Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Costa Rica, Côte d’Ivoire, Equatorial Guinea, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Ireland, Mauritania, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Senegal, Spain, the United Kingdom, and the United States, as coastal countries bordering the Atlantic Ocean and members of the community of Atlantic countries, share a commitment to a peaceful, prosperous, open, and cooperative Atlantic region, while preserving the ocean as a healthy, sustainable, and resilient resource for generations to come.
On 21 Sept 2022 "Styrk Heimevernet!: See the words "on land". Norway has a dozen gas plants on land that are not well enough protected from the sea. If Norwegian gas plants fall victim to hybrid attacks from hidden actors, it will be dark and cold in Europe. Therefore @Bjornarildgram must arouse that SHV. Then the navy must secure the shelf.
On 21 Sept 2022 Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre says his country is open to the previously unthinkable step of imposing price caps on gas to rein in Europe’s energy crisis.
“These very high energy prices in Europe are not good for Norway,” Støre said. “These are our allies and partners. We are not served by their economies being rocked,” he added.
On 21 Sept 2022 Great meeting today with Senator Inhofe, @SASCGOP, in Congress. - "We will continue to support Ukraine. We’re in this together, says @Bjornarildgram" (179)
TRUSS PLEDGES ESCALATED OFFENSIVE AGAINST RUSSIA
On 21 Sept 2022 UK Prime Minister Truss pledges escalated offensive against Russia. This was said just weeks after Truss declared her willingness to use nuclear weapons against Russia even though this would mean “global annihilation”. A Downing Street press release reported that Truss would announce a new defence review to “ensure the UK’s diplomatic, military and security architecture is keeping pace with evolving threats posed by hostile nations”.
On 21 Sept 2022 Britain revises its defense plans in light of Russia’s war
On 21 Sept 2022 Liz Truss to launch UK defence review as she calls for Russian reparations. Liz Truss will announce a new UK defence and foreign policy review on Wednesday, only 18 months after the last such analysis was concluded, to take account of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the threat posed by authoritarian regimes.
On 21 Sept 2022 Liz Truss to launch UK defence review as she calls for Russian reparations. Liz Truss will announce a new UK defence and foreign policy review on Wednesday, only 18 months after the last such analysis was concluded, to take account of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the threat posed by authoritarian regimes.
On 21 Sept 2022 Minister @RauZbigniew met today with Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine 🇺🇦 @DmytroKuleba and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Great Britain 🇬🇧 @JamesCleverly. The ministers raised issues of trilateral cooperation in the context of security, protection of human rights and military support for Ukraine.
On 21 Sept 2022 Prime Minister Liz Truss met the President of Lithuania, Gitanas Nauseda, at the UN General Assembly in New York. The Prime Minister met the President of Lithuania, Gitanas Nauseda, at the UN General Assembly in New York today. The leaders agreed on the value of the UK-Lithuania defence relationship and welcomed our close cooperation through NATO and the Joint Expeditionary Force. (043, 197)
On 21 Sept 2022 Lithuania has increased the alert levels of its army "to prevent any provocations from Russia," not least in neighbouring #Kaliningrad, the country's defence minister said. Lithuania puts it's rapid reaction force on high alert to prevent any provocation from #Russia, defence minister says. (179)
TRUSS DISCUSSES EU ENERGY WITH LEYEN, KISHIDA, BIDEN, MACRON (134, 023, 021)
On 21 Sept 2022 Japan and Britain vow to sign defense cooperation pact at early date. At the Tuesday summit, Kishida and Truss also vowed to deepen cooperation on ensuring economic security and energy supplies, the ministry said.
On 21 Sept 2022 Joint Statement by President von der Leyen and Prime Minister Liz Truss
"President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen and Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Liz Truss, met at the UN General Assembly in New York today.
They strongly condemned Russia's actions in Ukraine and agreed that Putin's recent calls to mobilise parts of the population were a sign that Russia's invasion is failing. It is a statement of weakness.
They also discussed UK EU relations including energy, food security and the Northern Ireland Protocol."
On 21 Sept 2022 Foreign minister chairs GCC-UK troika at UNGA. Foreign Minister Prince Faisal Bin Farhan chaired on Wednesday the Gulf side in the ministerial meeting between the troika of GCC with the United Kingdom, chaired by the Foreign Minister James Cleverly. The meeting was held on the sidelines of the 77th Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. During the meeting, they reviewed friendly relations between the GCC countries and the UK, and ways to enhance them in all areas of cooperation.
TRUSS AT UN GENERAL ASSEMBLY:
"WE ARE CUTTING OFF THE TOXIC POWER AND PIPELINES OF AUTHORITARIAN REGIMES AND STRENGTHENING OUR ENERGY RESILIENCE ... WE MUST DO THIS TOGETHER" (043, 053)
IS THIS A CONFESSION OR BRAGGING?
On 21 Sept 2022 Truss: Prime Minister to tell UN General Assembly: "I will lead a new Britain for a new era"
On 21 Sept 2022 UK Prime Minister Truss addresses the United Nations General Assembly (transcript here)
01:00 min: "...Geopolitics is entering a new era.."
06:00 min: "We are cutting off the toxic power and pipelines from authoritarian regimes and strengthening our energy resilience."
"We will ensure we cannot be coerced or harmed by the reckless actions of rogue actors abroad."
"The free world needs this economic strength and resilience to push back against authoritarian aggression and win this new era of strategic competition."
"We must do this together."
"We are fortifying our deep security alliances in Europe and beyond through NATO and the Joint Expeditionary Force."
08:30 min: "The UK is providing funding, using the might of the City of London and our security capabilities to provide better alternatives to those offered by malign regimes."
"The resolute international response to Ukraine has shown how we can deliver decisive collective action."
"The response has been built on partnerships and alliances and also on being prepared to use new instruments – unprecedented sanctions, diplomatic action, and rapid military support.
There has been a strength of collective purpose – we have met many times, spoken many times on the phone, we have made things happen."
"Now we must use these instruments in a more systematic way to push back on the economic aggression of authoritarian regimes."
"The G7 and our like-minded partners should act as an economic NATO, collectively defending our prosperity."
"If the economy of a partner is being targeted by an aggressive regime we should act to support them. All for one and one for all."
12:00 min "In all these areas, on all of the fronts, the time to act is now. This is a decisive moment in our history, in the history of this organization and in the history of freedom..."
"The story of 2022 could have been that of an authoritarian state rolling its tanks over the border of a peaceful neighbour and subjugating its people."
"Instead, it is the story of freedom fighting back."
"In the face of rising aggression we have shown we have the power to act and the resolve to see it through."
"But this cannot be a one-off."
"This must be a new era in which we commit to ourselves, our citizens, and this institution that we will do whatever it takes – whatever it takes to deliver for our people and defend our values."
"Britain’s commitment to this is total."
"We will be a dynamic, reliable and trustworthy partner."
01:00 min: "...Geopolitics is entering a new era.."
06:00 min: "We are cutting off the toxic power and pipelines from authoritarian regimes and strengthening our energy resilience."
"We will ensure we cannot be coerced or harmed by the reckless actions of rogue actors abroad."
"The free world needs this economic strength and resilience to push back against authoritarian aggression and win this new era of strategic competition."
"We must do this together."
"We are fortifying our deep security alliances in Europe and beyond through NATO and the Joint Expeditionary Force."
08:30 min: "The UK is providing funding, using the might of the City of London and our security capabilities to provide better alternatives to those offered by malign regimes."
"The resolute international response to Ukraine has shown how we can deliver decisive collective action."
"The response has been built on partnerships and alliances and also on being prepared to use new instruments – unprecedented sanctions, diplomatic action, and rapid military support.
There has been a strength of collective purpose – we have met many times, spoken many times on the phone, we have made things happen."
"Now we must use these instruments in a more systematic way to push back on the economic aggression of authoritarian regimes."
"The G7 and our like-minded partners should act as an economic NATO, collectively defending our prosperity."
"If the economy of a partner is being targeted by an aggressive regime we should act to support them. All for one and one for all."
12:00 min "In all these areas, on all of the fronts, the time to act is now. This is a decisive moment in our history, in the history of this organization and in the history of freedom..."
"The story of 2022 could have been that of an authoritarian state rolling its tanks over the border of a peaceful neighbour and subjugating its people."
"Instead, it is the story of freedom fighting back."
"In the face of rising aggression we have shown we have the power to act and the resolve to see it through."
"But this cannot be a one-off."
"This must be a new era in which we commit to ourselves, our citizens, and this institution that we will do whatever it takes – whatever it takes to deliver for our people and defend our values."
"Britain’s commitment to this is total."
"We will be a dynamic, reliable and trustworthy partner."
On 21 Sept 2022 Prime Minister to tell UN General Assembly: "I will lead a new Britain for a new era". In UN address Prime Minister Liz Truss will call on democracies to harness the power of cooperation seen since Putin’s invasion of Ukraine to constrain authoritarianism.
On 21 Sept 2022 At 1:15 PM President Biden hosts a bilateral meeting with Prime MinisterLiz Truss of the United Kingdom.
The Prime Minister met US President Joe Biden at the UN General Assembly in New York today.
The leaders stressed the need to end over-reliance on authoritarian states in terms of our energy, technology and manufacturing supply chains. They agreed to redouble bilateral efforts to reduce energy dependence on Russia and to increase the amount of renewable and other forms of energy flowing from democratic states.
On 21 Sept 2022 Remarks Prior to a Meeting With Prime Minister M. Elizabeth Truss of the United Kingdom in New York City. (A portion of these remarks could not be verified because the audio was incomplete.)
On 21 Sept 2022 US Ambassador to UK Jane Hartley @USAmbUK: "There was much to discuss as Prime Minister @TrussLiz and @POTUS had their first official meeting at #UNGA77 yesterday. From supporting Ukraine, to securing sustainable and affordable energy, the 🇺🇸 & 🇬🇧 will face every global challenge together."
DESPITE AGREEING ON ENERGY ISSUES THE UK-US SPECIAL RELATONSHIP IS ICED
On 21 Sept 2022 US considers suspending ‘special relationship’ label after Liz Truss visit
“We'll shut it down until we can figure out what's going on.”
On 21 Sept 2022 Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III meets with senior enlisted leaders, the Pentagon, Washington, D.C.
On 21 Sept 2022 NATO: "Strong partnerships and close cooperation with #NATO commands 🇺🇸 overseas are essential to preserve peace and security. To enhance collaborations, COM #JSEC traveled to #Norfolk (VA) earlier this week to meet COM @JFCNorfolk and DSACT @NATO_ACT #WeAreNATO #StrongerTogether"
THE POSEIDON P8A SUBMARINE HUNTING AIRCRAFT (182)
On 21 Sept 2022 Boeing P-8A Poseidon #AE5A9D
The plane checks the area of the future blast.
- HOW MUCH WAS THE USA, NORWAY, GERMANY SHARING WITH ALLIES?
- DID THE US NAVY TRY TO DIFUSE BUMBS AND FAILED?
- WAS SOME AGREEMENT REACHED TO LET THE MISSION GO FORWARD?
- WAS THE US WORRIED ABOUT OWN SECURITY, LEAVING ALLIES TO PROTECT OWN KEY INFRASTRUCTURE?
On 21 Sept 2022 Kearsarge group leaves Baltic Sea
On 21 Sept 2022 Replenishment ship USNS William McLean leaves UK, Portland
DANISH AND SWEDISH NAVIES HURRY TO BORNHOLM AREA (009, 012, 186)
On 21 Sept 2022 Replenishment ship USNS William McLean leaves UK, Portland
DANISH AND SWEDISH NAVIES HURRY TO BORNHOLM AREA (009, 012, 186)
IS THE SIMULTANEOUS WITHDRAWAL OF KEARSARGE GROUP AND APPROACH OF SWE, DK NAVY TO THE AREA SOMEHOW CONNECTED? (019)
On 21 Sept 2022 - DK: The Royal Danish Navy Diana-class Patrol Vessel P524 Nymfen left Rødbyhavn and headed directly towards the Nord Stream 1 sabotage location. The P524 Nymfen heading straight for the Nord Stream 1 sabotage location overnight is highly unusual, as this would be only the second time in many years that a Royal Danish Navy vessel has taken an interest in the area.
21-24 Sep 2022 - DK/SWE: Five days before the pipeline blasts, it was a chilly and overcast day on the east coast of Sweden. The Intelligence Ship - HSwMS - Swedish Corvette „K31 Visby“ (K31) was set on a southward course... The next morning, something must have happened.
The „Visby“ left Karlskrona on 22 September around 08.30 a.m. (06:30 UTC) at 18-20 knots, according to MarineTraffic data, effectively double the speed of its patrol ride on the previous day. Now it was heading southeast for Bornholm. Had it received a radio call instructing it to search for something?
The following day, 23 September, the „Visby“ rounded the island of Bornholm, passing closely by the later explosion site #1 in the process. After leaving the area westward, the naval corvette returned for a second look at explosion site #2 the following day, 24 September, around midday at 12:13 local time..
The Danish Patrol Boat - On the same morning of 22 September when the „Visby“ left Karlskrona seemingly in a hurry, the Danish Navy Patrol Boat „Nymfen“ P524 had already headed to the same waters northeast of Bornholm.
Nymfen left Rodbyhavn 21/9 ~19.50
Focusing on a particular section of the Danish patrol boat’s movements (blue box) near site #2, a search pattern emerges. The location of the blue box is approx. 18-20 km from the later explosion site #2.
The „Nymfen’s“ route on 22 Sept. – blue box: close-up area
The patrol boat’s movements seem to indicate a kind of search pattern. At one point, it almost came to a halt, moving at 1 knot or less (indicated by the red arrows). What information was it that brought the boat out to this location? Where did the information come from?
The fact is the „Nymfen“ was crusing in the highlighted area (blue box) between 08:17 a.m. local Swedish time (06:17 UTC) and 08:41 a.m. (06:41 UTC) — the same time that the Swedish warship „Visby“ was just leaving Karlskrona heading for the same general area.
The routes of the „Nymfen“ (left) and the „Visby“ (top, right) on 22 September.
By the time the „Visby“ arrived near explosion site #2 around 01:00 p.m. local time (11:00 UTC), the Danish patrol boat „Nymfen“ had already left for the nearby port of Nexø on the island of Bornholm.
THIS IS NOT A BLUFF
PUTIN GIVES CLEAR WARNING
SNAP NAVAL AND COMMAND EXERCISE BEGINS (110)
On 21 Sept 2022 Vladimir Putin: "If the territorial integrity of our country is threatened, we will use all available means to protect our people – this is not a bluff".
On 21 Sept 2022 A bilateral command and staff exercise has begun in the Baltic Fleet
21-24 Sep 2022 - DK/SWE: Five days before the pipeline blasts, it was a chilly and overcast day on the east coast of Sweden. The Intelligence Ship - HSwMS - Swedish Corvette „K31 Visby“ (K31) was set on a southward course... The next morning, something must have happened.
The „Visby“ left Karlskrona on 22 September around 08.30 a.m. (06:30 UTC) at 18-20 knots, according to MarineTraffic data, effectively double the speed of its patrol ride on the previous day. Now it was heading southeast for Bornholm. Had it received a radio call instructing it to search for something?
The following day, 23 September, the „Visby“ rounded the island of Bornholm, passing closely by the later explosion site #1 in the process. After leaving the area westward, the naval corvette returned for a second look at explosion site #2 the following day, 24 September, around midday at 12:13 local time..
The Danish Patrol Boat - On the same morning of 22 September when the „Visby“ left Karlskrona seemingly in a hurry, the Danish Navy Patrol Boat „Nymfen“ P524 had already headed to the same waters northeast of Bornholm.
Nymfen left Rodbyhavn 21/9 ~19.50
Focusing on a particular section of the Danish patrol boat’s movements (blue box) near site #2, a search pattern emerges. The location of the blue box is approx. 18-20 km from the later explosion site #2.
The „Nymfen’s“ route on 22 Sept. – blue box: close-up area
The patrol boat’s movements seem to indicate a kind of search pattern. At one point, it almost came to a halt, moving at 1 knot or less (indicated by the red arrows). What information was it that brought the boat out to this location? Where did the information come from?
The fact is the „Nymfen“ was crusing in the highlighted area (blue box) between 08:17 a.m. local Swedish time (06:17 UTC) and 08:41 a.m. (06:41 UTC) — the same time that the Swedish warship „Visby“ was just leaving Karlskrona heading for the same general area.
The routes of the „Nymfen“ (left) and the „Visby“ (top, right) on 22 September.
By the time the „Visby“ arrived near explosion site #2 around 01:00 p.m. local time (11:00 UTC), the Danish patrol boat „Nymfen“ had already left for the nearby port of Nexø on the island of Bornholm.
THIS IS NOT A BLUFF
PUTIN GIVES CLEAR WARNING
SNAP NAVAL AND COMMAND EXERCISE BEGINS (110)
On 21 Sept 2022 Vladimir Putin: "If the territorial integrity of our country is threatened, we will use all available means to protect our people – this is not a bluff".
On 21 Sept 2022 A bilateral command and staff exercise has begun in the Baltic Fleet
As part of the bilateral command and staff exercise, the Baltic Fleet's naval tactical groups left their bases and began deploying naval groups of the fleet's forces in designated areas of the Baltic Sea to carry out training missions. More than 15 surface warships, boats and support vessels are involved in the exercise, including patrol ships and corvettes, small missile ships and missile boats, small anti-submarine ships, base and raid minesweepers, as well as logistics vessels.
Over the course of several days, the Baltic Fleet ships will work out a wide range of tasks for their intended purpose - anti-mine support for the deployment of forces and anti-submarine and sabotage defense of ships and boats when moored at anchor. The ship groups will also have to work out joint actions in sailing in a single marching order, repelling air attacks by a simulated enemy with shooting at air targets and conducting a mock naval battle.
In addition, during the exercise, the naval groups of the Baltic Naval Base will carry out practical missile and artillery fire to destroy ships and aircraft of the simulated enemy.
In turn, as part of the exercise, servicemen of the detachment for combating underwater sabotage forces and means (PDSS) of the Baltic naval base of the fleet began to carry out tasks for their intended purpose - to protect ships and submarines of the Baltic fleet, the base from sabotage and reconnaissance units of a potential enemy, and the crews of the coastal missile systems "Bal" and "Bastion" moved to positional areas to conduct an exercise to protect the coast of the Kaliningrad region from landing-hazardous directions.
In total, more than 1,500 military personnel, over 50 units of military and special equipment, as well as aircraft and helicopters of the Baltic Fleet naval aviation are involved in the exercise, which started on September 19.
On 21 Sept 2022 Servicemen of the anti-aircraft missile unit of the Baltic Naval Base carried out firing from MANPADS. Servicemen from the air defense crews of the coastal missile unit of the Baltic Naval Base conducted live firing from Igla man-portable air defense systems (MANPADS). Anti-aircraft gunners hit targets simulating enemy drones and helicopters at different altitudes. Special signal parachute mortar mines were used as targets.
On 21 Sept 2022 Iskander-M OTRK crews destroyed training targets during an exercise in the Kaliningrad region. Having received the coordinates, the missilemen destroyed the command posts and satellite communication nodes of the simulated enemy, carrying out training (electronic) launches of cruise and aeroballistic missiles.
Over the course of several days, the Baltic Fleet ships will work out a wide range of tasks for their intended purpose - anti-mine support for the deployment of forces and anti-submarine and sabotage defense of ships and boats when moored at anchor. The ship groups will also have to work out joint actions in sailing in a single marching order, repelling air attacks by a simulated enemy with shooting at air targets and conducting a mock naval battle.
In addition, during the exercise, the naval groups of the Baltic Naval Base will carry out practical missile and artillery fire to destroy ships and aircraft of the simulated enemy.
In turn, as part of the exercise, servicemen of the detachment for combating underwater sabotage forces and means (PDSS) of the Baltic naval base of the fleet began to carry out tasks for their intended purpose - to protect ships and submarines of the Baltic fleet, the base from sabotage and reconnaissance units of a potential enemy, and the crews of the coastal missile systems "Bal" and "Bastion" moved to positional areas to conduct an exercise to protect the coast of the Kaliningrad region from landing-hazardous directions.
In total, more than 1,500 military personnel, over 50 units of military and special equipment, as well as aircraft and helicopters of the Baltic Fleet naval aviation are involved in the exercise, which started on September 19.
On 21 Sept 2022 Servicemen of the anti-aircraft missile unit of the Baltic Naval Base carried out firing from MANPADS. Servicemen from the air defense crews of the coastal missile unit of the Baltic Naval Base conducted live firing from Igla man-portable air defense systems (MANPADS). Anti-aircraft gunners hit targets simulating enemy drones and helicopters at different altitudes. Special signal parachute mortar mines were used as targets.
On 21 Sept 2022 Iskander-M OTRK crews destroyed training targets during an exercise in the Kaliningrad region. Having received the coordinates, the missilemen destroyed the command posts and satellite communication nodes of the simulated enemy, carrying out training (electronic) launches of cruise and aeroballistic missiles.
On 21 Sept 2022 Swimmers of the special forces detachment of the Baltic naval base performed underwater shooting. In the area of the Khmelevka training ground, as part of a bilateral command and staff exercise, servicemen of the detachment for combating underwater sabotage forces and means (PDSS) of the Baltic Naval Base carried out firing both on land and underwater.
The servicemen fired from standard small arms on land and from a special underwater pistol SPP-1 and a special underwater assault rifle APS - underwater. The saboteurs were imitated by life-size target models. In addition, the servicemen practiced diving to various depths, underwater navigation in conditions of limited visibility, and detonating a floating mine.
On 21 Sept 2022 High-profile Russian nationalist Duma member Aleksandr Khinstein called for the partial mobilisation of Russia’s military to be extended to the Russian National Guard (Rosgvardia).
On 21 Sept 2022 Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister - Don't threaten anyone with nuclear weapons
According to Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov, Russia is not threatening anyone with nuclear weapons. An open confrontation with the USA and NATO is not in Russia's interest, state news agencies quoted Ryabkov as saying. "There can be no winners in a nuclear war and it should never be fought."
At the same time, Ryabkov stated that US-Russia relations were "close to zero." The RIA Novosti news agency also quoted the Russian ambassador to the United States as saying that he hoped that Moscow and Washington were not on the verge of falling into the "abyss of a nuclear conflict." to fall.
LIZ TRUSS IS AN AGRESSOR
MARKOV´S WARNING TO LONDON (110, 113)
On 21 Sept 2022 - RU: Former Putin adviser threatens nuclear strikes on UK: ‘Your cities will be targeted’. Ex-Russian lawmaker Sergei Markov blames Biden, Johnson, Truss for war after Putin announces partial mobilization; UK minister: ‘Talk of nuclear war is completely unhelpful’
A former key adviser to Russian President Vladimir Putin threatened Britain with nuclear strikes in an interview with the BBC on Wednesday, shortly after Moscow announced a widespread mobilization of troops.
“In Russia there’s partial mobilization and for your British listeners Vladimir Putin told you that he would be ready to use nuclear weapons against Western countries, including nuclear weapons against Great Britain,” Sergei Markov told the BBC.
“Your cities will be targeted,” said the former Russian lawmaker, who serves as a key public defender of the Kremlin to the international press.
“Everybody in the world now is thinking of nuclear war,” Markov said, claiming that a potential escalation would be due to the “crazy behavior” of US President Joe Biden, as well the former and current British prime ministers Boris Johnson and Liz Truss.
“Biden, Johnson and Truss are fully responsible for the war in Ukraine,” he claimed, nearly seven months after Russia invaded its neighbor.
“It was absolutely clear that Russia has no war against Ukraine, Russia has no reason to use technical nuclear weapons against Ukrainians,” Markov said.
Putin has previously warned the West not to push Russia against the wall and has rebuked NATO countries for supplying weapons to help Ukraine.
In his address, which was far shorter than previous speeches about the Ukraine war, Putin accused the West of engaging in “nuclear blackmail” and noted “statements of some high-ranking representatives of the leading NATO states about the possibility of using nuclear weapons of mass destruction against Russia.”
He didn’t identify who had made such comments.
“To those who allow themselves such statements regarding Russia, I want to remind you that our country also has various means of destruction, and for separate components and more modern than those of NATO countries and when the territorial integrity of our country is threatened, to protect Russia and our people, we will certainly use all the means at our disposal,” Putin said.
He added: “It’s not a bluff.”
On 21 Sept 2022 Ex-Putin adviser warns UK cities could be hit with nuclear weapons if Britain ‘continues to be aggressor’. Sergey Markov says ‘a lot of people in Western countries’ could be killed in nuclear war on BBC Radio 4’s Today programme
An ex-adviser to Vladimir Putin has claimed UK cities could be a nuclear target for the Russian president and blamed the Ukraine war on the West as he launched into a bizarre rant on British radio.
Sergey Markov made a host of unsubstantiated claims - including that Western countries are using Ukrainian soldiers “as slaves” - before shouting down the phone line during his interview.
He threatened the West with nuclear war before he was asked any questions on BBC’s Today programme on Wednesday morning.
“Good morning to you,”
A former key adviser to Russian President Vladimir Putin threatened Britain with nuclear strikes in an interview with the BBC on Wednesday, shortly after Moscow announced a widespread mobilization of troops.
“In Russia there’s partial mobilization and for your British listeners Vladimir Putin told you that he would be ready to use nuclear weapons against Western countries, including nuclear weapons against Great Britain,” Sergei Markov told the BBC.
“Your cities will be targeted,” said the former Russian lawmaker, who serves as a key public defender of the Kremlin to the international press.
“Everybody in the world now is thinking of nuclear war,” Markov said, claiming that a potential escalation would be due to the “crazy behavior” of US President Joe Biden, as well the former and current British prime ministers Boris Johnson and Liz Truss.
“Biden, Johnson and Truss are fully responsible for the war in Ukraine,” he claimed, nearly seven months after Russia invaded its neighbor.
“It was absolutely clear that Russia has no war against Ukraine, Russia has no reason to use technical nuclear weapons against Ukrainians,” Markov said.
Putin has previously warned the West not to push Russia against the wall and has rebuked NATO countries for supplying weapons to help Ukraine.
In his address, which was far shorter than previous speeches about the Ukraine war, Putin accused the West of engaging in “nuclear blackmail” and noted “statements of some high-ranking representatives of the leading NATO states about the possibility of using nuclear weapons of mass destruction against Russia.”
He didn’t identify who had made such comments.
“To those who allow themselves such statements regarding Russia, I want to remind you that our country also has various means of destruction, and for separate components and more modern than those of NATO countries and when the territorial integrity of our country is threatened, to protect Russia and our people, we will certainly use all the means at our disposal,” Putin said.
He added: “It’s not a bluff.”
On 21 Sept 2022 Ex-Putin adviser warns UK cities could be hit with nuclear weapons if Britain ‘continues to be aggressor’. Sergey Markov says ‘a lot of people in Western countries’ could be killed in nuclear war on BBC Radio 4’s Today programme
An ex-adviser to Vladimir Putin has claimed UK cities could be a nuclear target for the Russian president and blamed the Ukraine war on the West as he launched into a bizarre rant on British radio.
Sergey Markov made a host of unsubstantiated claims - including that Western countries are using Ukrainian soldiers “as slaves” - before shouting down the phone line during his interview.
He threatened the West with nuclear war before he was asked any questions on BBC’s Today programme on Wednesday morning.
“Good morning to you,”
the presenter said, to which the ex-Putin advisor replied:
“Good morning. Well it’s not good morning ... for everybody.”
He continued:
He continued:
“For Western countries, for you, British listeners,
I would say that Vladimir Putin told us he would be ready
to use nuclear weapons against Western countries,
including nuclear weapons against Great Britain."
Mr Markov said “your cities will be target..” before being interrupted.
After claiming Russia wanted peace, Mr Markov was challenged by the BBC presenter who said: “You haven’t been talking much about peace, have you? You’ve just threatened us all with complete destruction, nuclear missiles coming to London, you said, and now you talk about peace.”
Mr Markov replied: “If Great Britain continues to be aggressor against Russia, if the prime minister of Great Britain, Liz Truss, still has a plan to destroy Russia, people in London should understand this threat comes from Liz Truss who is aggressor.” (113)
Mr Markov said “your cities will be target..” before being interrupted.
After claiming Russia wanted peace, Mr Markov was challenged by the BBC presenter who said: “You haven’t been talking much about peace, have you? You’ve just threatened us all with complete destruction, nuclear missiles coming to London, you said, and now you talk about peace.”
Mr Markov replied: “If Great Britain continues to be aggressor against Russia, if the prime minister of Great Britain, Liz Truss, still has a plan to destroy Russia, people in London should understand this threat comes from Liz Truss who is aggressor.” (113)
STREAMLINED DATA WERE IMPORTANT FOR US OWN SECURITY
THE KEARSARGE TASK FORCE 61/2 HAS LEFT BALTIC SEA (111)
On 21 Sept 2022 U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. 6th Fleet - @USNavyEurope - DDG117 🇺🇸 @USNavy Sailors assigned to #USSPaulIgnatius (DDG 117) man flight quarters stations for recovery of a MH-60R Seahawk helicopter, assigned to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron 79, Detachment 2. #NavyReadiness
On 21 Sept 2022 Putin mobilizes and threatens nuclear weapons. President Vladimir Putin has announced partial mobilization in what is a clear Russian escalation of the war in Ukraine. It includes 300,000 reservists.
"I am not bluffing", said the Russian president when he announced the decision in a televised speech on Wednesday morning. Shortly afterwards, Defense Minister Sergej Sjojgu stated in a televised interview that 300,000 people in the reserve forces will be mobilised.
He assured that this should not apply to conscripts and students, only those who have relevant combat experience.
The West wants to destroy Russia
In the speech, Putin said he is willing to use all available means to defend Russian territories while accusing the West of wanting to "weaken, divide and ultimately destroy our country."
- "To those who allow themselves to make such statements about Russia, I would like to remind that our country also has various means of destruction", Putin said.
- "When our country's territorial integrity is threatened, we will clearly use all the means we have to protect Russia and our people. This is no hoax", he added.
Nuclear threat
At the same time, Putin accused the West of carrying out "nuclear blackmail", after which he referred to "statements by some high-ranking representatives of leading NATO countries about the possibility of using weapons of mass destruction against Russia". It is unclear which statements he was referring to.
On 21 Sept 2022 Putin speech on partial mobilisation: What exactly did he say?
Partial mobilisation
“In such a situation, I consider it necessary to make the following decision, which is fully appropriate to threats we face. Namely, in order to protect our motherland, its sovereignty and territorial integrity, and to ensure the safety of our people and people in the liberated territories, I consider it necessary to support the proposal of the defence ministry and the General Staff to conduct a partial mobilisation in the Russian Federation.”
“We are talking about partial mobilisation. That is, only citizens who are currently in the reserves and, above all, those who have served in the armed forces, have military skills and relevant experience. Only they will be subject to conscription.”
Fighting the West
“Today our armed forces are operating across a front line that exceeds 1,000 km, opposing not only neo-Nazi formations but the entire military machine of the collective West.”
“NATO is conducting reconnaissance across the south of Russia. Washington, London and Brussels are directly pushing Kyiv to move military action to our country. They are openly saying that Russia should be defeated on the battlefield by any means.”
Nuclear weapons
Nuclear blackmail has also been used. We are talking not only about the shelling of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant – encouraged by the West – which threatens to cause a nuclear catastrophe but also about statements from senior representatives of NATO countries about the possibility and permissibility of using weapons of mass destruction against Russia: nuclear weapons.
“I would like to remind those who make such statements about Russia that our country also possesses various means of destruction, and in some cases, they are more modern than those of NATO countries. When the territorial integrity of our country is threatened, we, of course, will use all the means at our disposal to protect Russia and our people."
“This is not a bluff. And those who try to blackmail us with nuclear weapons should know that the weathervane can turn and point towards them.”
RUSSIA OTHER NEWS
On 21 Sept 2022 Russia launched a massive air attack on the capital Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities on Thursday, injuring at least 18 people and damaging infrastructure facilities across the country, Ukrainian officials say.
On 21 Sept 2022 Central Bank - Russian financial institutions are posting losses worth billions
According to the Central Bank, Russian financial institutions have so far made a loss of around 25 billion euros due to the war in Ukraine. This is an "acceptable" Price, says central banker Maxim Lyubomudrov. The government has plans to get Russian banks through the crisis.
On 21 Sept 2022 DEU MARFOR – German Maritime Forces Staff - MARFORs help, support and learn from each other! #DEUMARFOR participates in the FRMARFOR Battle Staff Training with a dozen Staff members.
GERMAN DEFENCE MINISTER LAMBRECHT MEETING
On 21 Sept 2022 Verteidigungsministerium @BMVg_Bundeswehr: Minister Lambrecht received her 🇱🇺 counterpart and Deputy Prime Minister @Francois_Bausch today. The focus of the discussions was on the latest developments in 🇷🇺 , the situation on the #NATO eastern flank and in the Sahel, as well as cooperation in the space dimension.
On 21 Sept 2022 Generaal Onno Eichelsheim, @CDS_Defensie: Today, under the guidance of frogmen, experience what it is like to move secretly under water. Important tactical tool for maritime special operations. Impressed by the professionalism and versatility of these men. @korpsmariniers
UK, USA, FRENCH SUBMARINE FORCES GET-TOGETHER IN ITALY
NATO GAMCOTS SUBMARINE FORCES TRAINING SYMPOSIUM
On 21 - 22 Sept 2022 Naval leaders from the U.S., U.K., and French submarine forces met at U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa’s (NAVEUR-NAVAF) headquarters for the convening of the Group and Major Commanders’ Officer Training Symposium (GAMCOTS), Sept. 21-22, onboard Naval Support Activity Naples, Italy.
On 21 - 23 Sept 2022 - USA/UK/FRA: Allied submariners gather for Group and Major Commanders’ Officer Training Symposium (GAMCOTS). Naval leaders from the U.S., U.K., and French submarine forces met at U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa’s (NAVEUR-NAVAF) headquarters for the convening of the Group and Major Commanders’ Officer Training Symposium (GAMCOTS), onboard Naval Support Activity Naples, Italy.
For the first time since its inception, GAMCOTS is being held overseas with allied submarine force leadership in attendance, featuring briefs from each country, an exhibition of the Undersea Warfare Decision Support System, and remarks from the key leaders in the undersea domain.
Royal Navy Rear Adm. Ed Ahlgren, Commander Operations, also emphasized the critical need for allied interchangeability to exchange plans, procedures, and standard practices.
"Supporting submarine force leadership, and meeting with my colleagues from the U.S. and France has been a fantastic experience," said Ahlgren. "NATO submarine forces are at the forefront of underwater maritime domain advancements and deterrence. Our capabilities and capacity in the undersea domain are paramount to success in multi-domain operations."
US ENERGY INDEPENDENCE AND SECURITY ACT (027)
For the first time since its inception, GAMCOTS is being held overseas with allied submarine force leadership in attendance, featuring briefs from each country, an exhibition of the Undersea Warfare Decision Support System, and remarks from the key leaders in the undersea domain.
Royal Navy Rear Adm. Ed Ahlgren, Commander Operations, also emphasized the critical need for allied interchangeability to exchange plans, procedures, and standard practices.
"Supporting submarine force leadership, and meeting with my colleagues from the U.S. and France has been a fantastic experience," said Ahlgren. "NATO submarine forces are at the forefront of underwater maritime domain advancements and deterrence. Our capabilities and capacity in the undersea domain are paramount to success in multi-domain operations."
US ENERGY INDEPENDENCE AND SECURITY ACT (027)
On 21 Sept 2022 - USA: Statement from Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2022. The President supports this legislation to promote energy security, boost our ability to get clean energy built, and get that energy connected to the grid. Today, far too many energy projects face delays — keeping us from generating and shipping critical, cost-saving clean energy to families and businesses across America. This is an important step forward to further unlock the potential of these projects and the good-paying jobs they support.
DIPLOMACY WITH ALLIES
US NATIONAL SECURITY
COORDINATING SECURITY CHALLENGES
On 21 Sept 2022 Mario Díaz-Balart Chairman of SFOPS & member of Defense & THUD subcommittees: Proud to meet with @SECNAV, Carlos Del Toro, to discuss issues vital to our national security and thank him for his honorable service to our country.
On 21 Sept 2022 Office of the Counselor, Department of State, @CounselorDOS: Great to discuss with Nordic Allies and Partners the path forward on security challenges and economic opportunities. Fruitful discussions on cooperation in the High North, energy security, and critical minerals. 🇺🇸 🇩🇰 🇫🇴 🇬🇱 🇫🇮 🇮🇸 🇳🇴 🇸🇪 @State_E
On 21 Sept 2022 USA/Bucharest - Nine: U.S. Embassy Riga, @USEmbassyRiga: At #UNGA this week, @DeputySecState Wendy R. Sherman met with #BucharestNine leaders, including 🇱🇻 Foreign Minister @edgarsrinkevics, to discuss our ongoing efforts to support Ukraine, uphold the rules-based international order, and coordinate on regional security challenges.
On 21 Sept 2022 U.S. Embassy Riga, @USEmbassyRiga: #AmbCarwile and @EmbajadaEspRiga #AmbCámaraAngulo visited Lielvārde Air Base where they met with @USArmy Soldiers and Spanish land forces deployed to #Latvia. 🇺🇸🇪🇸 presence in 🇱🇻 contributes to critical deterrence efforts and demonstrates our ironclad commitment to #NATO Allies.
On 21 Sept 2022 Office of the Counselor, Department of State, @CounselorDOS: Great to discuss with Nordic Allies and Partners the path forward on security challenges and economic opportunities. Fruitful discussions on cooperation in the High North, energy security, and critical minerals. 🇺🇸 🇩🇰 🇫🇴 🇬🇱 🇫🇮 🇮🇸 🇳🇴 🇸🇪 @State_E
On 21 Sept 2022 USA/Bucharest - Nine: U.S. Embassy Riga, @USEmbassyRiga: At #UNGA this week, @DeputySecState Wendy R. Sherman met with #BucharestNine leaders, including 🇱🇻 Foreign Minister @edgarsrinkevics, to discuss our ongoing efforts to support Ukraine, uphold the rules-based international order, and coordinate on regional security challenges.
On 21 Sept 2022 U.S. Embassy Riga, @USEmbassyRiga: #AmbCarwile and @EmbajadaEspRiga #AmbCámaraAngulo visited Lielvārde Air Base where they met with @USArmy Soldiers and Spanish land forces deployed to #Latvia. 🇺🇸🇪🇸 presence in 🇱🇻 contributes to critical deterrence efforts and demonstrates our ironclad commitment to #NATO Allies.
On 21 Sept 2022 Readout of President Joe Biden’s Meeting with President Emmanuel Macron of France
LINCON LEAVING SAN DIEGO
On 21 Sept 2022 - USA: USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Nimitz-class aircraft carrier leaving San Diego
JENS STOLTENBERG: WE WILL STAY CALM (113, 183)
JENS STOLTENBERG: WE WILL STAY CALM (113, 183)
NATO NEW STRATEGY DETER AND DEFENCE (094)
On 21 Sept 2022 ❝We will stay calm and continue to provide support to #Ukraine❞
#NATO Secretary General @jensstoltenberg on Russia’s partial mobilisation and President Putin’s dangerous and reckless nuclear rhetoric
On 21 Sept 2022 NATO: "Our new strategy: Deter and Defend." NATO safeguards 1 billion citizens. Today, we are excited to launch our new strategy: ‘Deter and Defend.’
ARCHIPELAGO ENDEAVOR (076)
SWEDISH ANTI-SUBMARINE AND SURFACE COMBAT EXERCISE (179)
On 21 Sept 2022 - SWE: THE NAVY'S AUTUMN EXERCISE 2022
During the period 24-31 August, the navy is carrying out a major exercise in the entrance to the port of Gothenburg and in the Hakefjorden to Stenungssund and Wallhamn. The purpose of the exercise is to practice protecting Swedish ports and transport routes at sea. Military personnel, ships, boats and helicopters will most likely be seen and heard more than normal in the area.
On 21 Sept 2022 Navy chief Ewa Skoog Haslum visited the anti-submarine and surface combat exercise over the weekend. Hear what she says about practicing more and finally getting to meet some of the staff
On 21 Sept 2022 Chief of the Royal Swedish Navy visits U.S and Swedish Marines who are participating in Archipelago Endeavor 22
On 21 Sept 2022 Swedish Navy Rear Admiral Ewa Skoog Haslum (left),
Chief of Swedish Navy, and Col. Adam Camél (right), commanding officer, Stockholm Marine Regiment, receives a demonstration on expeditionary engineering reconnaissance equipment employment while visiting U.S. and Swedish Marines during exercise Archipelago Endeavor 22 (AE22) on Berga Naval Base, Sweden, Sept. 21, 2022. AE22 is an integrated field training exercise that increases operational capability and enhances strategic cooperation between the U.S. Marines and Swedish forces.
On 21 Sept 2022 Swedish Navy Rear Admiral Ewa Skoog Haslum, Berga Naval Base
U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Brandon Klewicki (left), and Swedish Marine Capt. Jacob Lindholm (center), joint commanders of the ground force element, greet Swedish Navy Rear Admiral Ewa Skoog Haslum (right), Chief of Swedish Navy, while visiting U.S. and Swedish Marines during exercise Archipelago Endeavor 22 (AE22) on Berga Naval Base, Sweden, Sept. 21, 2022. AE22 is an integrated field training exercise that increases operational capability and enhances strategic cooperation between the U.S. Marines and Swedish forces.
On 21 Sept 2022 Swedish Chief of Navy Visits Archipelago Endeavor 22
Swedish Navy Rear Admiral Ewa Skoog Haslum (right), Chief of Swedish Navy, and Swedish Marine leadership, receive a demonstration on how unmanned surface vehicles are used in support of expeditionary advanced base operations, while visiting U.S. and Swedish Marines during exercise Archipelago Endeavor 22 (AE22) on Berga Naval Base, Sweden, Sept. 21, 2022. AE22 is an integrated field training exercise that increases operational capability and enhances strategic cooperation between the U.S. Marines and Swedish forces.
On 21 Sept 2022 - SWE: THE NAVY'S AUTUMN EXERCISE 2022
During the period 24-31 August, the navy is carrying out a major exercise in the entrance to the port of Gothenburg and in the Hakefjorden to Stenungssund and Wallhamn. The purpose of the exercise is to practice protecting Swedish ports and transport routes at sea. Military personnel, ships, boats and helicopters will most likely be seen and heard more than normal in the area.
On 21 Sept 2022 Navy chief Ewa Skoog Haslum visited the anti-submarine and surface combat exercise over the weekend. Hear what she says about practicing more and finally getting to meet some of the staff
On 21 Sept 2022 Chief of the Royal Swedish Navy visits U.S and Swedish Marines who are participating in Archipelago Endeavor 22
On 21 Sept 2022 Swedish Navy Rear Admiral Ewa Skoog Haslum (left),
Chief of Swedish Navy, and Col. Adam Camél (right), commanding officer, Stockholm Marine Regiment, receives a demonstration on expeditionary engineering reconnaissance equipment employment while visiting U.S. and Swedish Marines during exercise Archipelago Endeavor 22 (AE22) on Berga Naval Base, Sweden, Sept. 21, 2022. AE22 is an integrated field training exercise that increases operational capability and enhances strategic cooperation between the U.S. Marines and Swedish forces.
On 21 Sept 2022 Swedish Navy Rear Admiral Ewa Skoog Haslum, Berga Naval Base
U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Brandon Klewicki (left), and Swedish Marine Capt. Jacob Lindholm (center), joint commanders of the ground force element, greet Swedish Navy Rear Admiral Ewa Skoog Haslum (right), Chief of Swedish Navy, while visiting U.S. and Swedish Marines during exercise Archipelago Endeavor 22 (AE22) on Berga Naval Base, Sweden, Sept. 21, 2022. AE22 is an integrated field training exercise that increases operational capability and enhances strategic cooperation between the U.S. Marines and Swedish forces.
On 21 Sept 2022 Swedish Chief of Navy Visits Archipelago Endeavor 22
Swedish Navy Rear Admiral Ewa Skoog Haslum (right), Chief of Swedish Navy, and Swedish Marine leadership, receive a demonstration on how unmanned surface vehicles are used in support of expeditionary advanced base operations, while visiting U.S. and Swedish Marines during exercise Archipelago Endeavor 22 (AE22) on Berga Naval Base, Sweden, Sept. 21, 2022. AE22 is an integrated field training exercise that increases operational capability and enhances strategic cooperation between the U.S. Marines and Swedish forces.
GERMANY NATIONALIZES UNIPER (026, )
On 21 Sept 2022 Europe’s Energy Crunch Pushes Germany To Nationalize Top Gas Firm—Months After France Makes Similar Move
Germany on Wednesday announced a deal to nationalize Uniper—the country’s biggest gas importer—in a move that comes months after neighboring France nationalized its biggest utility company EDF, as countries across Europe scramble to respond to an ongoing energy crisis sparked by Russia’s decision to completely cut off the supply of natural gas to the region via the critical Nord Stream 1 pipeline.
As part of the deal, the German government has agreed to acquire Finnish state-energy firm Fortum’s 78% stake in Uniper for nearly half a billion euros (nearly $480 million) raising its total stake in the company to 99%.
With the Nord Stream 1 pipeline being out of action, Russian gas supplies to Europe are now primarily flowing through Ukraine, but Moscow has threatened to shut this supply route as the G7, led by the U.S., moves to impose a global price cap on Russian oil.
Germany is not the first European country to nationalize a major utility provider in recent months. In July, the French government agreed to pay nearly €10 billion ($9.9 billion) to fully nationalize the electricity giant EDF, by acquiring the remaining 16% of the company’s shares that it did not already own.
Earlier this month, Russia warned that supplies through the key Nord Stream 1 pipeline will not resume until the West lifts all sanctions against it. Moscow argues the sanctions have prevented it from carrying out needed maintenance on the critical pipeline—an argument that European officials have dismissed.
LAMBRECHT MEETS BAUSCH (073)
Germany on Wednesday announced a deal to nationalize Uniper—the country’s biggest gas importer—in a move that comes months after neighboring France nationalized its biggest utility company EDF, as countries across Europe scramble to respond to an ongoing energy crisis sparked by Russia’s decision to completely cut off the supply of natural gas to the region via the critical Nord Stream 1 pipeline.
As part of the deal, the German government has agreed to acquire Finnish state-energy firm Fortum’s 78% stake in Uniper for nearly half a billion euros (nearly $480 million) raising its total stake in the company to 99%.
With the Nord Stream 1 pipeline being out of action, Russian gas supplies to Europe are now primarily flowing through Ukraine, but Moscow has threatened to shut this supply route as the G7, led by the U.S., moves to impose a global price cap on Russian oil.
Germany is not the first European country to nationalize a major utility provider in recent months. In July, the French government agreed to pay nearly €10 billion ($9.9 billion) to fully nationalize the electricity giant EDF, by acquiring the remaining 16% of the company’s shares that it did not already own.
Earlier this month, Russia warned that supplies through the key Nord Stream 1 pipeline will not resume until the West lifts all sanctions against it. Moscow argues the sanctions have prevented it from carrying out needed maintenance on the critical pipeline—an argument that European officials have dismissed.
LAMBRECHT MEETS BAUSCH (073)
On 21 Sept 2022 Germany at NATO: Defence Minister Lambrecht welcomed her counterpart and Deputy Prime Minister @Francois_Bausch of 🇱🇺 to Berlin today. Their talks focused on the latest developments in Russia, the situation at #NATO’s eastern flank and in the Sahel, and cooperation in the space dimension.
On 21 Sept 2022 German Navy Sachsen-class frigate FGS Sachsen (F219) coming into Kiel, Germany
NORWAY DETECTS DRONES OR SEAGULLS? (095, 099, 184)
On 21 Sept 2022 - NOR: Two new drones observed in the North Sea
Unidentified drones continue to appear in the North Sea. Two new drones have now been observed.
On Saturday, what is described as a "severe" drone was observed near the Kristin field. On Tuesday, a new drone appeared which should have been less than 50 meters from the Heidrun platform, Stavanger Aftenblad reports.
On 21 Sept 2022 Two new drones observed in the North Sea - were very close to the Heidrun platform
Unidentified drones continue to appear in the North Sea. On Saturday, a "severe" drone was observed near the Kristin field and on Tuesday, a new drone appeared which is said to have been less than 50 meters from the Heidrun platform.
Equinor has reported
- We have made observations of unidentified drones at some of our installations, confirms Eskil Eriksen, press spokesperson at Equinor.
- We take the incidents seriously and report the observations to the Norwegian authorities, the Petroleum Safety Authority and the police, Eriksen asserted.
He says that Equinor is in dialogue with the governing authorities regarding follow-up of the drone activity.
EQUINOR EXPECTS HIGHER DEMAND
On 21 Sept 2022 - NOR: Equinor postpones decommissioning of Mongstad gas-fired power plant
On 21 Sept 2022 - NOR: Equinor postpones decommissioning of Mongstad gas-fired power plant
BIDEN´S SCHEDULE
THURSDAY 22 SEPTEMBER 2022
TRUSS: ALL FOR ONE, AND ONE FOR ALL
On 22 Sept 2022 Liz Truss: "Vladimir Putin is desperately trying to justify a 'catastrophic' failure in Ukraine", says Liz Truss
The Prime Minister told fellow world leaders that the UK will spend 3% of GDP on defence by 2030, repeating a promise she made when she campaigned to become Tory leader.
She said: “In the face of rising aggression we have shown we have the power to act and the resolve to see it through. But this must not be a one-off. “This must be a new era in which we commit to ourselves, our citizens, and this institution that we will do whatever it takes – whatever it takes to deliver for our people and defend our values.”
On 22 Sept 2022 Liz Truss at UN vows UK military aid 'until Ukraine prevails'
“At this crucial moment in the conflict, I pledge that we will sustain or increase our military support to Ukraine for as long as it takes.”
Truss also called for economic unity as a powerful tool against aggression.
“The G7 and our like-minded partners should act as an economic NATO, collectively defending our prosperity,” she said in her address.
“If the economy of a partner is being targeted by an aggressive regime, we should act to support them — all for one, and one for all.”
STRIKEFORNATO & UNITAS
CARRIERS READY FOR ACTION
On 22 Sept 2022 - USA: Commander, U.S. Sixth Fleet and STRIKFORNATO visits USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77)
ADRIATIC SEA – Vice Adm. Thomas E. Ishee, commander, U.S. Sixth Fleet and Naval Striking and Support Forces NATO (STRIKFORNATO), embarked the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) , Sept. 22.
Ishee visited the flagship and the supporting staffs of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 10, George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group (GHWBCSG) while the strike group was underway in the Adriatic Sea.
“You are making a worldwide impact. I am very proud of the operations conducted thus far,” said Ishee.
“In the coming months, you will continue to work with our allies and partners in the region as we work to improve stability and security, while being prepared to fight tonight to defend our nation and Allies if called to do so.”
"We are stronger when we work together, and we look forward to working with our Spanish and French allies aboard ESPS Juan Carlos I (L-61) and FS Charles de Gaulle.”
Headquartered in Naples, Italy, NAVEUR-NAVAF operates U.S. naval forces in the U.S. European Command (USEUCOM) and U.S. Africa Command (USAFRICOM) areas of responsibility. U.S. Sixth Fleet is permanently assigned to NAVEUR-NAVAF, and employs maritime forces through the full spectrum of joint and naval operations.
On 22 Sept 2022 The US Navy dock landing ship USS Gunston Hall sails in formation with Swedish navy ships during a maneuvering exercise in the Baltic Sea.
On 22-23 Sept 2022 The USS Kearsarge group has left the Northern Coasts exercise and withdrew from Baltic Sea.
BLINKEN SCHEDULE
ADRIATIC SEA – Vice Adm. Thomas E. Ishee, commander, U.S. Sixth Fleet and Naval Striking and Support Forces NATO (STRIKFORNATO), embarked the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) , Sept. 22.
Ishee visited the flagship and the supporting staffs of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 10, George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group (GHWBCSG) while the strike group was underway in the Adriatic Sea.
“You are making a worldwide impact. I am very proud of the operations conducted thus far,” said Ishee.
“In the coming months, you will continue to work with our allies and partners in the region as we work to improve stability and security, while being prepared to fight tonight to defend our nation and Allies if called to do so.”
"We are stronger when we work together, and we look forward to working with our Spanish and French allies aboard ESPS Juan Carlos I (L-61) and FS Charles de Gaulle.”
Headquartered in Naples, Italy, NAVEUR-NAVAF operates U.S. naval forces in the U.S. European Command (USEUCOM) and U.S. Africa Command (USAFRICOM) areas of responsibility. U.S. Sixth Fleet is permanently assigned to NAVEUR-NAVAF, and employs maritime forces through the full spectrum of joint and naval operations.
On 22 Sept 2022 - USA: Carrier Strike Group 12 Completes Surface Warfare Advanced Tactical Training. ATLANTIC OCEAN - Carrier Strike Group 12 (CSG 12) completed its Surface Warfare Advanced Tactical Training (SWATT)
SWATT is the Surface Navy’s premier advanced tactical training exercise, developed and led by Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC), which provides multi-ship, multi-platform, multi-warrekinfare area training at sea to increase combat capability, lethality and interoperability.
On 22 Sept 2022 The US Navy dock landing ship USS Gunston Hall sails in formation with Swedish navy ships during a maneuvering exercise in the Baltic Sea.
On 22-23 Sept 2022 The USS Kearsarge group has left the Northern Coasts exercise and withdrew from Baltic Sea.
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BIDEN: THE NATIONS OF THE WORLD ARE UNITED STILL
On 22 Sept 2022 President Biden, @POTUS - The nations of the world are united still.
On 22 Sept 2022 President Biden, @POTUS - The nations of the world are united still.
BLINKEN SCHEDULE
TRANSATLANTIC WORKING DINNER
On 22 Sept 2022 - USA: Blinken Public Schedule – September 22, 2022
7:45 p.m. Secretary Blinken hosts the Transatlantic working dinner in New York City, New York.
(POOLED CAMERA SPRAY AT TOP) [MRT: Public Webcast has been cancelled - link]
DEPUTY SECRETARY FOR MANAGEMENT AND RESOURCES BRIAN P. MCKEON
Deputy Secretary McKeon attends meetings and briefings at the Department of State.
Deputy Secretary Wendy Sherman, Counselor Derek Chollet, Under Secretary for Political Affairs Victoria Nuland, Under Secretary for Arms Control and International Security Bonnie Jenkins, Under Secretary for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights Uzra Zeya, Under Secretary for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment Jose Fernandez, Senior Official for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs Elizabeth Allen, Assistant Secretary for African Affairs Molly Phee, Assistant Secretary for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Daniel Kritenbrink, Assistant Secretary for European and Eurasian Affairs Karen Donfried, Assistant Secretary for Near Eastern Affairs Barbara Leaf, Assistant Secretary for South and Central Asian Affairs Donald Lu, Assistant Secretary for Western Hemisphere Affairs Brian Nichols, Assistant Secretary for Conflict and Stabilization Operations Anne Witkowsky, Assistant Secretary for Economic and Business Affairs Ramin Toloui, Assistant Secretary for Energy Resources Geoffery Pyatt, Assistant Secretary for International Organization Affairs Michele Sison, Assistant Secretary for Oceans, Environment, and Science Affairs Monica Medina, Assistant Secretary for Political-Military Affairs Jessica Lewis, Assistant Secretary for Population, Refugees, and Migration Julieta Noyes, Acting Assistant Secretary for Global Public Affairs Elizabeth Trudeau, Senior Bureau Official for Counterterrorism Tim Betts, Special Presidential Coordinator for the Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment Amos Hochstein, Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa Michael Hammer, Special Envoy for Iran Robert Malley, Special Envoy for Global Food Security Cary Fowler, and Special Representative for Global Partnerships Dorothy McAuliffe attend meetings and events surrounding the United Nations General Assembly, in New York City.
BRIEFING SCHEDULE, No Department Press Briefing.¨
POSEIDON P-8A IS SENT TO THE AREA DIRECTLY FROM THE USA
On 22 Sept 2022 Norway is raising its ISPS-maritime-security level to level 2
On 22 Sept 2022 ISPS INCREASES NAVAL SECURITY
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On 22 Sept 2022 - NOR: Norway Investigates Mysterious Drone Sightings Near Offshore Oil & Gas Fields
NORWAY, STATE SECRETARY TALK TO REGIONAL AUTHORITIES
On 22 Sept 2022 - NOR: State Secretary @EivindVP at the Regional High North Forum in beautiful Hamn in Senja. Important dialogue between central and regional authorities, @Samediggi and the youth county councils in Troms and Finnmark about opportunities and challenges in the North, given a worrying international backdrop.
OPENING OF BALTIC PIPELINE (225)
On 22 Sept 2022 - NOR: The head of the Norwegian government, Jonas Gahr Støre, will visit Poland, the main point of which will be participation in the opening of the project #BalticPipe . The Prime Minister will also meet with the heads of government of Poland and Denmark.
ROYAL NAVY REAFFIRMS SPECIAL RELATIONSHIP
- DID USA SIDE WITH THE UK AT THIS MOMENT?
- WAS THE ORDER TO LET THE NORDSTREAM BE BLOWN UP?
- WERE THERE ATTEMPTS TO PURSUE PERPETRATOR TO CANCEL THE MISSION?
22 Sept 2022 UK Second Sea Lord Martin J. Connell - Delighted to meet with Adm Franchetti so early in her tenure as VCNO. Huge amount discussed to strengthen @RoyalNavy and @USNavy partnership
On 22 Sept 2022 - USA/UK: U.S. Navy, @USNavy: "Strengthening interoperability with #alliesandpartnerships is fundamental to our warfighting advantage. Adm. Lisa Franchetti, #VCNO, met with the @RoyalNavy Second Sea Lord @MartinJConnell to reaffirm the special relationship between the two navies continued collaboration."
MANY DEFENSE ATTACHES AT MEMORIAL SERVICE
On 22 Sept 2022 - DUT: NL Defense Attaché - USA, @NLDefatUSA - Attended with many defense attaches and high profile guests the memorial service for Queen Elizabeth II at Washington’s National Cathedral. Impressive service for a very remarkable Queen
On 22 Sept 2022 NEWS: Conflict With a Nuclear-Capable Peer Possible, Says @US_STRATCOM Commander
On 22 Sept 2022 Victoria Nuland sitting at the UN Security Council
JOINS FLIGHT WITH POLISH AND OTHER OFFICIALS (183)
On 22 Sept 2022 - NATO/PL: Zbigniew Rau met with Jens Stoltenberg. Minister of Foreign Affairs Zbigniew Rau met with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg in New York. During his visit to the USA, the head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs met, among others, with the foreign ministers of Great Britain, James Cleverly, and Ukraine, Dmytro Kuleba. On Thursday - according to the spokesman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Minister Rau talked with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg. (183)
On 22 Sep 2022 NATO Secretary General in New York
On the margins of the United Nations General Assembly, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg met the Foreign Minister of Ukraine, Dmytro Kuleba in New York on Wednesday (21 September 2022)
The Secretary General is also taking part in the transatlantic dinner hosted by US Secretary of State Antony Blinken (22 September 2022) (183)
On 22 Sep 2022 NATO Secretary General in New York
On the margins of the United Nations General Assembly, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg met the Foreign Minister of Ukraine, Dmytro Kuleba in New York on Wednesday (21 September 2022)
The Secretary General is also taking part in the transatlantic dinner hosted by US Secretary of State Antony Blinken (22 September 2022) (183)
POLAND FEELS INSECURE
DECIDES TO STOP WEAPONS TRANSFERS TO UKRAINE (149)
22 Sept 2022 - PL: The prime minister of Poland has said his country is no longer transferring weapons to Ukraine and is instead arming itself.
22 Sept 2022 - PL: The prime minister of Poland has said his country is no longer transferring weapons to Ukraine and is instead arming itself.
In his 2023 less known statement he clarified: "The US government was aware of preparations to carry out the September 2022 sabotage attack on the Nord Stream and Nord Stream-2 gas pipelines in the Baltic Sea", and "The American side knew about it (preparations for the attack - TASS) in advance and did nothing to interfere," the top Polish diplomat said." (180)
In 2023 Polish State secretary stated concerning Andromeda claim that: "We have no evidence for this yacht’s participation in the events."
THE KEARSARGE GROUP FULFILLED ITS MISSINON
US WITHDRAWS KEARSARGE GROUP FROM THE BALTIC SEA (111)
On 22 Sept 2022 USA withdraws large fleet from the Baltic sea. Port visit of the “Kearsarge” in the Polish naval port of Gdynia last Wednesday. The visit to Poland marked the end of the Baltic Sea presence of the large battle group around the 40,000-ton carrier.
One day after Russia announced partial mobilization, the USA is withdrawing its amphibious battle group from the Baltic Sea. But the withdrawal is said to have a completely different reason.
September 22, 2022, 12:31 p.m
Kiel. Shortly before 10 a.m. on Thursday morning, a large US combat group passed through the Fehmarnbelt. The direction of travel was out of the Baltic Sea. The “Kearsarge” battle group has fulfilled its mission.
One day after Russia announced partial mobilization, the USA is withdrawing its amphibious battle group from the Baltic Sea. But the withdrawal is said to have a completely different reason.
September 22, 2022, 12:31 p.m
Kiel. Shortly before 10 a.m. on Thursday morning, a large US combat group passed through the Fehmarnbelt. The direction of travel was out of the Baltic Sea. The “Kearsarge” battle group has fulfilled its mission.
PAUL IGNATIUS WAS LEFT TO MONITOR KALININGRAD (178)
On 22 Sept 2022 US Navy, MH-60R Strike Hawk, VVHG725 - Anti-submarine, anti-surface, and electronic warfare. Off the coast of Kaliningrad.
On 22 Sept 2022 Kearsarge probe - MH-60R Strike Hawk
On 22 Sept 2022 Kearsarge probe - MH-60R Strike Hawk
This was likely not from Kearsarge but from Paul Ignatius who was left behind after Kearsarge was pulled out. (178)
On 22 Sept 2022 NATO: Strong Forward-Presence in Lithuania - Brunssum, The Netherlands – Wednesday 21 September, Allied Joint Force Command Brunssum (JFCBS) hosted a visit by Brigadier General Mindaugas Steponavičius, Lithuania’s Deputy Chief of Defence.
The security environment in the Euro-Atlantic area continues to evolve
The main purpose of the visit was to exchange views on the current situation in the region and to discuss ways the Alliance might adapt to evolving challenges.
The security environment in the Euro-Atlantic area continues to evolve
The main purpose of the visit was to exchange views on the current situation in the region and to discuss ways the Alliance might adapt to evolving challenges.
NATO JOINT FORCE COMMAND BRUNSSUM, COMMANDER JFCBS, GENERAL LUIGI GUGLIELMO MIGLIETTA AND NORDSTREAM AFFAIR (195)
On 23 Sept 2022 General Miglietta, Commander #NATO Joint Force Command Brunssum, visited Berlin yesterday. On the top of the agenda: further strengthening our military readiness at #NATO’s northern and eastern flanks. Thank for your visit! #WeAreNATO @NATOJFCBS
On 23 Sept 2022 General Miglietta, Commander #NATO Joint Force Command Brunssum, visited Berlin yesterday. On the top of the agenda: further strengthening our military readiness at #NATO’s northern and eastern flanks. Thank for your visit! #WeAreNATO @NATOJFCBS
SUBLANT & CINCNAV, STRIKEFORCE NATO
AND OTHER TOP LEVEL NAVAL MEETINGS
THREATS COMING FROM ALL DIRECTIONS
On 22 Sept 2022 - NATO: Chairman @CMC_NATO Rob Bauer: "A5 is an important regional initiative for peace and stability. It provides a platform where your OS can coordinate reforms, helping members to expect the unexpected and counter threats coming from all directions, in all domains.”
On 22 Sept 2022 - NATO: STRIKFORNATO Command visits CINCNAV
Naval Striking and Support Forces NATO (STRIKFORNATO) Deputy Commander, Rear Admiral James Morley, and Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations, Rear Admiral Marco Papi, visited CINCNAV, the Italian Navy Fleet Headquarters, and were welcomed by the Fleet Commander, Vice admiral Aurelio De Carolis. The visit served to discuss current and future working relationships and mutual cooperation between both organizations.
Naval Striking and Support Forces NATO (STRIKFORNATO) Deputy Commander, Rear Admiral James Morley, and Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations, Rear Admiral Marco Papi, visited CINCNAV, the Italian Navy Fleet Headquarters, and were welcomed by the Fleet Commander, Vice admiral Aurelio De Carolis. The visit served to discuss current and future working relationships and mutual cooperation between both organizations.
On 22 Sept 2022 - USA/NATO: NORFOLK, Va - Submarine Force Atlantic (SUBLANT) hosted a regional and area commander summit onboard Naval Support Activity Hampton Roads.
Participants from 17 commands and installations pose for a photo during a regional and area commander summit hosted by Submarine Force Atlantic onboard Naval Support Activity Hampton Roads, Thursday, Sept. 15, 2022.
The summit gave the opportunity for key partners to strengthen relationships and improve posturing and readiness to prevent and respond to a major fire, nuclear or radiological accident.
Participating commands and installations included SUBLANT, Naval Air Force Atlantic, Naval Surface Forces Atlantic, Submarine Force Pacific, Norfolk Naval Shipyard, Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Submarine Group 10, Electric Boat, Submarine Squadron Four, Newport News supervisor of shipbuilding, Newport News Shipbuilding – Huntington Ingall Industries, Navy Installation Command, Navy Region Mid-Atlantic, Navy Region Southeast, Naval Sea Systems Command, Naval Reactors – Norfolk Naval Shipyard and Naval Reactors – Newport News.
On 22 Sept 2022 - USA/AUS: Chief of Naval Operations Meets with Chief of Royal Australian Navy; Discusses Increased Operations and Partnership
Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Mike Gilday hosted the Royal Australian Navy’s Chief of Navy Vice Adm. Mark Hammond at the Pentagon, Sept. 22.
Participants from 17 commands and installations pose for a photo during a regional and area commander summit hosted by Submarine Force Atlantic onboard Naval Support Activity Hampton Roads, Thursday, Sept. 15, 2022.
The summit gave the opportunity for key partners to strengthen relationships and improve posturing and readiness to prevent and respond to a major fire, nuclear or radiological accident.
Participating commands and installations included SUBLANT, Naval Air Force Atlantic, Naval Surface Forces Atlantic, Submarine Force Pacific, Norfolk Naval Shipyard, Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Submarine Group 10, Electric Boat, Submarine Squadron Four, Newport News supervisor of shipbuilding, Newport News Shipbuilding – Huntington Ingall Industries, Navy Installation Command, Navy Region Mid-Atlantic, Navy Region Southeast, Naval Sea Systems Command, Naval Reactors – Norfolk Naval Shipyard and Naval Reactors – Newport News.
On 22 Sept 2022 - USA/AUS: Chief of Naval Operations Meets with Chief of Royal Australian Navy; Discusses Increased Operations and Partnership
Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Mike Gilday hosted the Royal Australian Navy’s Chief of Navy Vice Adm. Mark Hammond at the Pentagon, Sept. 22.
COUNTER TERRORISM (179)
On 22 Sept 2022 - USA: State Dept CT Bureau, @StateDeptCT: [Counter Terrorism] congratulates @theGCTF during its 12th Ministerial Plenary today for promoting the #REMVE toolkit among other CT resources for the international community. These documents help strengthen our collective response to emerging and evolving terrorist threats.
On 22 Sept 2022 - USA/UN: John Bass, @UnderSecStateP: Joined the Global Counter Terrorism Forum hosted by Canada and Morocco today. Information sharing and collaboration through @theGCTF have helped dismantle terror networks, expose propaganda, sever terror financing, and hold terrorists accountable in courts of law.
On 22 Sept 2022 - USA: State Dept CT Bureau, @StateDeptCT: [Counter Terrorism] congratulates @theGCTF during its 12th Ministerial Plenary today for promoting the #REMVE toolkit among other CT resources for the international community. These documents help strengthen our collective response to emerging and evolving terrorist threats.
On 22 Sept 2022 - USA/UN: John Bass, @UnderSecStateP: Joined the Global Counter Terrorism Forum hosted by Canada and Morocco today. Information sharing and collaboration through @theGCTF have helped dismantle terror networks, expose propaganda, sever terror financing, and hold terrorists accountable in courts of law.
EARL OF WESSEX IN TALLIN (043)
On 22 Sept 2022 - UK: Anne to thank armed forces personnel for involvement in the Queen’s funeral
The royal, as Commodore-in-Chief Portsmouth, will meet with Royal Navy personnel who took part in the funeral procession.
She will then travel to Aldershot in the afternoon where, as Colonel-in-Chief of both the Royal Logistic Corps and Royal Corps of Signals, she will visit personnel from across the Corps who played a key role in providing logistical support for the funeral and other associated ceremonial duties.
Meanwhile, the Earl of Wessex will visit troops on deployment in Estonia and Germany to recognise their service to King and country.
Edward, in his role as Royal Colonel of 2nd Battalion The Rifles and Royal Honorary Colonel of the Royal Wessex Yeomanry, arrived in Tallin, Estonia on Wednesday evening ahead of Thursday’s visit to Camp Tapa military base.
ESTONIA SPOOKED ABOUT POSSIBLE RUSSIAN SABOTAGE
The royal, as Commodore-in-Chief Portsmouth, will meet with Royal Navy personnel who took part in the funeral procession.
She will then travel to Aldershot in the afternoon where, as Colonel-in-Chief of both the Royal Logistic Corps and Royal Corps of Signals, she will visit personnel from across the Corps who played a key role in providing logistical support for the funeral and other associated ceremonial duties.
Meanwhile, the Earl of Wessex will visit troops on deployment in Estonia and Germany to recognise their service to King and country.
Edward, in his role as Royal Colonel of 2nd Battalion The Rifles and Royal Honorary Colonel of the Royal Wessex Yeomanry, arrived in Tallin, Estonia on Wednesday evening ahead of Thursday’s visit to Camp Tapa military base.
ESTONIA SPOOKED ABOUT POSSIBLE RUSSIAN SABOTAGE
SWEDISH PLANE MONITORING NORDBALT (220)
Gulfstream G-IVSP (S102B Korpen) checking NordBalt
Gulfstream G-IVSP (S102B Korpen)
CEPA AWARDS TO ESTONIAN, LATVIAN, LITHUANIAN AND POLISH TOP REPS.
On 22 Sept 2022 - CEPA, @cepa: "We are proud to present the 2022 @CEPA Transatlantic Leadership Award to @kajakallas, @krisjaniskarins, @IngridaSimonyte, & @MorawieckiM for their steadfast support of Ukraine and exceptional contributions to strengthening the transatlantic alliance. #MeetTheMomen"
RAMSTEIN ALLOY
On 22 Sept 2022 - FIN/NATO: Ramstein Alloy now also includes the threat of air defense - Finland sends two Hornets to the exercise. In the Ramstein Alloy exercises, organized three times a year, the air forces of NATO member and partner countries practice joint operations in the Baltic Sea region. Hungary, Germany, Czech Republic, Italy, Turkey, Great Britain, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania and Finland, whose air force is participating in the role of a partner country, are participating in the exercise.
The main role of the exercise is NATO's Deter and Defend concept, the goal of which is to jointly defend various threats during peace, crisis and war.
For the first time, Ramstein Alloy now includes both air- and ground-based missile systems. This time, the operation of the anti-aircraft division will be integrated into the training scenarios. The Spanish NASAMS anti-aircraft system simulates defensive operations against an attacker at the Latvian Lielvarde Air Base. Fighter pilots must practice achieving air superiority in defensive missions.
POLAND, REKIN NAVAL EXERCISE (075)
On 22 Sept 2022 See how the ships and units #MWRP. Karinės jūrų pajėgos, Eesti Merevägi, NBS Jūras spēki, @Straz_Graniczna and the Maritime Office in Szczecin, which jointly participated in #REKIN22 , #OSTROBOK22 and #WARGACZ22
On 22 Sept 2022 - DK: BALTIC SEA ACTIVITIES - BY foga.dk - wk. 38. Gardline Limited are conducting a geotechnical site investigation at the Bornholm 1 & 2 offshore wind farms on behalf of Energinet. The work is being conducted by the DP2 drill vessels KOMMANDOR SUSAN (IMO 9177844) [UK] and OCEAN VANGTAGE (IMO 8405440) [UK].
Russian claims who was involved in the Nordstream affair are remarkably consistent (199).
RUSSIA RESTRICTS EXPORTS OF DIESEL AND GASOLINE
On 22 Sept 2022 Russia has imposed restrictions on exports of diesel and gasoline to support the domestic market. Moscow describes the export curbs as "temporary" but does not say how long they will last.
RED HERRING ON THE EAST (097)
RED HERRING ON THE EAST (097)
On 22 Sept 2022 Russia Says It Thwarted Attack on Energy Link to Turkey, EU. Russia’s security service said it thwarted a planned Ukrainian attack on infrastructure delivering energy to Turkey and Europe -- a claim Kyiv denied. The gas market is particularly sensitive to this kind of developments as Moscow has used disruptions at energy infrastructure in the past to justify curtailments to supplies.
On 22 Sept 2022 FSB thwarts terror attack on gas pipeline from Turkey to Europe. The would-be terrorist was apprehended when taking two powerful self-made explosive devices from a cache
"The Federal Security Service has thwarted an attempt by the Ukrainian special services to conduct a terror attack on an oil and gas facility being used for energy supplies from Turkey to Europe," the FSB reported. The perpetrator, a Russian national born in 1978, recruited by the Ukrainian security services in Ukraine, and his four Russian accomplices have been detained, the FSB added.
The would-be terrorist was apprehended when taking two powerful self-made explosive devices from a cache. Mobile devices with text and audio records of his conversations with a curator and instructions on how to assemble the explosive device and money transfer details as well as the coordinates of the intended explosion site were found on the Ukrainian security service agent.
LAVROV AT UN ASSEMBLY
CLEVERLY EXPLAINS REASON IS HE DID NOT WANT TO HEAR HIM (002, 113, 110)
On 22 Sept 2022 Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov walks out of UN meeting after defending war in Ukraine
On 22 Sept 2022 Foreign Secretary James Cleverly @JamesCleverly - to meet with Lavrov today. The last time the UK met with Russia was pre-war in February when Lavrov described the meeting with Truss as a conversation of “the mute with the deaf”.
On 22 Sept 2022 James Cleverly 🇬🇧, @JamesCleverly: "Today in the UN Security Council the Foreign Minister of Russia appeared to be in a hurry to leave the chamber before I spoke. Perhaps unsurprising he didn’t want to listen since I made clear we saw through Russia's lies in February and we saw through them again today."
UK ASSETS ON THE MOVE
On 22 Sept 2022 Royal Navy Vanguard-class nuclear ballistic missile submarine outbound on the Clyde
On 22 Sept 2022 - UK: RAF, P-8A Poseidon, ZP805, STGRY01, 'Hunting' south of Cornwall, UK
On 22 Sept 2022 Royal Navy Vanguard-class nuclear ballistic missile submarine outbound on the Clyde
On 22 Sept 2022 - UK: RAF, P-8A Poseidon, ZP805, STGRY01, 'Hunting' south of Cornwall, UK
On 22 Sept 2022 Zelensky meets with European Commission head in New York
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky met with President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen in New York, and stressed the importance of strategic dialogue on energy security.
“I thanked von der Leyen for the participation of the EU in the Crimea Platform Summit at the highest level & the allocation of a macro-financial aid tranche. Discussed preparations for the Ukraine-EU Summit on Oct 12. Stressed the importance of strategic dialogue on the EU energy security,” Zelensky wrote on Twitter.
On 22 Sept 2022 Speech by the President of Ukraine at the General Debate of the 77th session of the UN General Assembly
STRENGTHENING EUROPEAN DEFENSE
MEETING OF FRENCH AND GERMAN DEFENCE MINISTERS (131, 073)
LECORNU AN DLAMBRECHT MEET, KEARSARGE VACATES BALTIC SEA (111, 186)
On 22 Sept 2022 Inaugural visit by French Armed Forces Minister Sébastien Lecornu
On Thursday, September 22, 2022, Defense Minister Christine Lambrecht will receive the French Minister for the Armed Forces, Sébastien Lecornu, for his inaugural visit to the Bendler Block.
Relations with France are of particular importance to the Federal Government. In terms of security policy, France is the closest and most important partner in Europe. The Aachen Treaty forms the basis for the further expansion of intensive relations, especially in defense policy. In view of the numerous similarities, the unifying goal remains to strengthen Europe's ability to act.
Pressekonferenz Christine Lambrecht und Sébastien Lecornu (franz. Minister für Streitkräfte)
On 22 Sept 2022 - Milestone EU defense ministers meeting. Germany and France want to further strengthen European defense. The minister and her new French counterpart Sébastien Lecornu made this clear in Berlin. Against the backdrop of the war in Ukraine, the German-French tandem has a special role to play. The minister further made it clear: "The next EU defense ministers' meeting, which will focus particularly on EU defense capabilities in the context of the Foreign Relations Council in November, could become a decisive milestone."
On 22 Sept 2022 German Navy Type 212A-class attack submarine S185 (U35) leaving Rota, Spain
On 22 Sept 2022 German Navy Braunschweig-class corvette FGS Oldenburg (F263) coming into Plymouth, England
On 22 Sept 2022 German Navy Sachsen-class frigate FGS Hessen (F221) coming into Norfolk,
FRENCH NAVY ON THE MOVE, CH. DE GAULLE IS GRANTED MECO
On 22 Sept 2022 - FRA: The Charles de Gaulle begins its rise in power
The aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle has just successfully completed its sea trials after a period of maintenance and the renewal of almost a third of its crew. From September 24, it will begin its operational sea condition (MECO) before a next deployment by the end of the year.
The sea trials conducted from September 13 to 15 completed the 2022 technical shutdown, a period during which the majority of the ship's installations were subject to preventive or corrective maintenance operations.
On 22 Sept 2022 - FRA: The Charles de Gaulle begins its rise in power
The aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle has just successfully completed its sea trials after a period of maintenance and the renewal of almost a third of its crew. From September 24, it will begin its operational sea condition (MECO) before a next deployment by the end of the year.
The sea trials conducted from September 13 to 15 completed the 2022 technical shutdown, a period during which the majority of the ship's installations were subject to preventive or corrective maintenance operations.
On 22 Sept 2022 French Navy Barracuda-class nuclear attack submarine FS Suffren (S635) coming into Faslane, Scotland
On 22 Sept 2022 French nuclear attack submarine FS Suffren (S635) coming into Faslane, Scotland
FRANCE TO FINLAND: UNLIKE YOUR COUNTRY, OUR COUNTRY IS NOT SAFE
On 22 Sept 2022 - FRA/FIN: Mine countermeasures vessel Céphée trained with a Finnish naval vessel
Minesweeper Céphéé took part in the Northern Coast exercise in Lithuanian waters, after which it trained in the Baltic Sea with the Finnish Navy's mine-sweeping ship Vahterpää on September 21 and 22. After the rehearsal, Céphéé visited Turku. The purpose of the exercise was also to improve interoperability between the French and Finnish navies. In its exercises, France wants to promote freedom of movement at sea, including in disputed sea areas.
On 22 Sept 2022 Finland French ship: Mines are searched for by humans and machines
Destiny is a first name. The captain of the ship, Capitaine de Corvette Vernay, with the rank of captain in command, says that he cannot reveal the surnames of his subordinates to the public.
- "Unlike your country, our country is not safe", he says.
On 22 Sept 2022 The police's Bear group is practicing cooperation with Uti's Jääkärirykment in the Uusimaa region on September 26-29.
On 22 Sept 2022 The emergency unit is training with Ut's Jääkärirrikmenti - including helicopters. The police have leadership responsibility in hybrid situations before identifiable military acts.
On 22 Sept 2022 - FRA/FIN: Mine countermeasures vessel Céphée trained with a Finnish naval vessel
Minesweeper Céphéé took part in the Northern Coast exercise in Lithuanian waters, after which it trained in the Baltic Sea with the Finnish Navy's mine-sweeping ship Vahterpää on September 21 and 22. After the rehearsal, Céphéé visited Turku. The purpose of the exercise was also to improve interoperability between the French and Finnish navies. In its exercises, France wants to promote freedom of movement at sea, including in disputed sea areas.
On 22 Sept 2022 Finland French ship: Mines are searched for by humans and machines
Destiny is a first name. The captain of the ship, Capitaine de Corvette Vernay, with the rank of captain in command, says that he cannot reveal the surnames of his subordinates to the public.
- "Unlike your country, our country is not safe", he says.
On 22 Sept 2022 The police's Bear group is practicing cooperation with Uti's Jääkärirykment in the Uusimaa region on September 26-29.
On 22 Sept 2022 The emergency unit is training with Ut's Jääkärirrikmenti - including helicopters. The police have leadership responsibility in hybrid situations before identifiable military acts.
SPAIN-FRANCE PIPELINE INCREASES CAPACITY
On 22 Sept 2022 Spain-France gas pipeline capacity increased and available, Spain says
The capacity of a Spain-France gas pipeline has been increased and can be used immediately if needed, Spain's energy minister said on Thursday. Grid operator Enagas said, however, the plan was to start pumping from Nov. 1.
On 22 Sept 2022 Spain-France gas pipeline capacity increased and available, Spain says
The capacity of a Spain-France gas pipeline has been increased and can be used immediately if needed, Spain's energy minister said on Thursday. Grid operator Enagas said, however, the plan was to start pumping from Nov. 1.
On 22 Sept 2022 - GER: Germany nationalises Uniper to prevent bankruptcy
On Wednesday, the German Government announced it had reached an agreement to nationalise power generator Uniper to prevent the company’s collapse. Uniper had also taken out a loan to finance the now-cancelled Nord Stream 2 pipeline. The company wrote off these investments as a result of economic sanctions by Western countries following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
On Wednesday, the German Government announced it had reached an agreement to nationalise power generator Uniper to prevent the company’s collapse. Uniper had also taken out a loan to finance the now-cancelled Nord Stream 2 pipeline. The company wrote off these investments as a result of economic sanctions by Western countries following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
On 22 Sept 2022 - USA/GER: German Navy frigate Hessen (F221) coming into Norfolk, Virginia
FRIDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 2022
US RECEIVED INTELLIGENCE FROM NORWAY ON 19TH OF SEPTEMBER (069)
On 23 Sept 2022 - USA: Kearsarge probe
On 23 Sept 2022 Anti-submarine warfare MH-60R from the nearby USS Kearsarge
On 23 Sept 2022 - USA: USS Kearsarge´s MH-60R Seahawk 168146
active off the coast of #Kaliningrad.
KALININGRAD UNDER THE FOCUS
MONITORING RUSSIAN RESPONSES AND PREPAREDNESS
23 Sept 2022 - USA: Secretary Antony J. Blinken at the Ministerial Meeting of the Minerals Security Partnership
23 Sept 2022 - USA/LIT: SURFLANT, @surflant: USS Arlington #LPD24 CPOs and Lithuanian Navy CPOs pose for a photo in the chief’s mess. The Lithuanians observed chief initiation season activities honing in on physical, academic, and leadership abilities with their American counterparts.
GERMAN PUBLIC DEMANDS REOPENING PIPELINES I.
On 23.09. Residents of various districts of Berlin saw a small plane in the sky pulling a banner with the inscription "Start Nord Stream 2 now".
US-UK SPECIAL RELATIONSHIP ICED (023)
BIDEN: WE WILL SHUT IT DOWN UNTIL WE CAN FIGURE OUT WHAT`S GOING ON
UK PRESS DOWNPLAYS
On 23 Sept 2022 - UK: DailyMail: <News about 21-09-2022 Liz Truss Biden meeting>
Is the 'special relationship' all over? Joe Biden did not use the phrase during first meeting with Liz Truss, sparking rumour it is being 'retired'
The phrase has long stood for the enduring bond between the UK and US.
But Liz Truss’s first meeting with Joe Biden in Washington suggested the term ‘special relationship’ may be phased out as she launched her new foreign policy ethos.
The President did not utter the words, first used by Winston Churchill, during bilateral talks, but instead told her: ‘You’re our closest ally in the world.’
...Last night the White House denied the term had been ‘retired’ but offered to suspend its use, with an official saying: ‘We’ll shut it down until we can figure out what’s going on.’
However, the exchange was in sharp contrast to when Miss Truss entered No 10 earlier this month.
At the time, Mr Biden said he looked forward to ‘deepening the special relationship’ between the two nations.
Liz Truss’s first meeting with Joe Biden in Washington suggested the term ‘special relationship’ may be phased out. The two leaders held a bilateral meeting during the PM's visit to the US to attend 77th UN General Assembly
video: Biden: 0:46 sec "...There is no wish we you like to think of a GLOBAL CONSEQUENCE that the United States and United Kingdom are not working in cooperation and I expect that we would be able to do that ... we spoke also about energy..."
Is the 'special relationship' all over? Joe Biden did not use the phrase during first meeting with Liz Truss, sparking rumour it is being 'retired'
The phrase has long stood for the enduring bond between the UK and US.
But Liz Truss’s first meeting with Joe Biden in Washington suggested the term ‘special relationship’ may be phased out as she launched her new foreign policy ethos.
The President did not utter the words, first used by Winston Churchill, during bilateral talks, but instead told her: ‘You’re our closest ally in the world.’
...Last night the White House denied the term had been ‘retired’ but offered to suspend its use, with an official saying: ‘We’ll shut it down until we can figure out what’s going on.’
However, the exchange was in sharp contrast to when Miss Truss entered No 10 earlier this month.
At the time, Mr Biden said he looked forward to ‘deepening the special relationship’ between the two nations.
Liz Truss’s first meeting with Joe Biden in Washington suggested the term ‘special relationship’ may be phased out. The two leaders held a bilateral meeting during the PM's visit to the US to attend 77th UN General Assembly
video: Biden: 0:46 sec "...There is no wish we you like to think of a GLOBAL CONSEQUENCE that the United States and United Kingdom are not working in cooperation and I expect that we would be able to do that ... we spoke also about energy..."
Truss, 3:00: "...we want to work more closely with US, especially in energy security on our economic security but also on reaching out to fellow democracies around the world to make sure that democracies prevail and we protect the freedom and future of our citizens..."
UK DIPLOMACY IN BALTIC STATES
UK DIPLOMACY IN BALTIC STATES
On 23 Sept 2022 The Earl of Wessex visited troops on deployment in 🇩🇪 to recognise their service to HM Queen Elizabeth II throughout her life. In Paderborn, HRH signed the Town Hall's Golden Book, as Her Majesty did in 1977. He also met local residents and viewed their tributes to HM The Queen.
On 23 Sept 2022 Ross Allen @rceallen - It was a great pleasure to welcome HRH The Earl of Wessex here to Estonia, where as well as visiting @CO_2RIFLES he also discussed regional security with @HPevkur (Hanno Pevkur - ) and paid his respects at the 🇪🇪 memorial in Tapa alongside the 🇪🇪 1st and 2nd Brigade commanders.
On 23 Sept 2022 Rees-Mogg: ‘Britain must get every cubic inch of gas out of North Sea’. Jacob Rees-Mogg has told staff Britain “must get every cubic inch of gas out of the North Sea”, a leaked video shows.
EU SPECIAL MEETING ON RUSSIA
(OR ON LEAKED MISSION AGAINST NORDSTREAM?)
On 23 Sept 2022 Special meeting of EU foreign ministers on Russia. In response to recent statements and actions by Russia, EU foreign ministers are meeting in New York for a special meeting. At the meeting on Wednesday evening (local time) he wanted to propose new sanctions against Russia, EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell announced to reporters on the sidelines of the general debate at the UN General Assembly.
NATO SECRETARY JENS STOLTENBERG IN TOP LEVEL DISCUSSIONS
On 23 Sept 2022 The EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs @JosepBorrellF and the Secretary General of NATO @jensstoltenberg also participated in the discussions. (183)
On 23 Sept 2022 During his ongoing visit to New York, Polish Minister of Foreign affairs Rau Zbigniew met with the Secretary General NATO Jens Stoltenberg. During the conversation, issues related to the current situation in Ukraine and the Alliance's presence in the region were raised. (183)
NATO SECRETARY JENS STOLTENBERG IN TOP LEVEL DISCUSSIONS
On 23 Sept 2022 The EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs @JosepBorrellF and the Secretary General of NATO @jensstoltenberg also participated in the discussions. (183)
On 23 Sept 2022 During his ongoing visit to New York, Polish Minister of Foreign affairs Rau Zbigniew met with the Secretary General NATO Jens Stoltenberg. During the conversation, issues related to the current situation in Ukraine and the Alliance's presence in the region were raised. (183)
On 23 Sept 2022 NATO announcement: "On Monday 26 September 2022, the NATO Secretary General, Mr. Jens Stoltenberg, will meet with the President of the European Commission, Ms. Ursula von der Leyen, at the Berlaymont building of the European Commission. There will be no media opportunity." (183, 225)
23 Sept 2022 - EU/NATO: On Tuesday 27 September 2022, the NATO Secretary General, Mr. Jens Stoltenberg, will take part in a meeting of the Group of the Progressive Alliance of Socialists & Democrats (S&D) in the European Parliament. (183)
23 Sept 2022 - NATO: The Secretary General participates in a meeting of the Group of the Progressive Alliance of Socialists & Democrats in the European Parliament, @US_EUCOM, @DeptofDefense
On 23 Sept 2022 NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg told CNN’s Julia Chatterley on Friday. “They know that there will be severe consequences. I will not elaborate exactly on how we will react, that depends on what kind of weapons of mass destruction they may use,” he said. (183)
Was he speaking about Russian possible retaliation for the incoming destruction of Nordstream?
Was he speaking about Russian possible retaliation for the incoming destruction of Nordstream?
The general opinion was that Russia may overshoot and so allies started serious de-escalation efforts. (094)
US - BELGIUM HEADS OF NAVY MEETING AT PENTAGON
BELGIUM NAVY AND NATO INTEROPERABILTY
On 23 Sept 2022 CNO and Commander of Belgian Navy Meet; Discuss Increasing Capabilities and Capacity. Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Gilday met with the Commander of the Belgian Navy Rear Adm. Jan de Beurme at the Pentagon for an office call, Sept. 23.
The leaders discussed building maritime capabilities and capacity, as well as deterrence, defense and the need to continue to protect the stability and prosperity of the seas.
“Collectively, our capacity expands when we sail in company with like-minded navies around the world, and we are grateful for the continued partnership and collaboration with Belgium,” said Gilday. “We will continue to strengthen the bonds we share through increased operations, interoperability, and continued cooperation."
Both heads of navy emphasized the need to develop high-end warfare capabilities, such as advanced mine countermeasures and ballistic-missile defense, while also leveraging enhanced capabilities and technology. The Belgian navy is currently leading a Belgian-Dutch mine countermeasures replacement program, which will supply the Belgian and Royal Netherlands navies with six new minehunter vessels each.
“Collectively, our capacity expands when we sail in company with like-minded navies around the world, and we are grateful for the continued partnership and collaboration with Belgium,” said Gilday. “We will continue to strengthen the bonds we share through increased operations, interoperability, and continued cooperation."
Both heads of navy emphasized the need to develop high-end warfare capabilities, such as advanced mine countermeasures and ballistic-missile defense, while also leveraging enhanced capabilities and technology. The Belgian navy is currently leading a Belgian-Dutch mine countermeasures replacement program, which will supply the Belgian and Royal Netherlands navies with six new minehunter vessels each.
ISPK & MARFOR (118)
On 23 Sept 2022 - GER: DEU MARFOR – German Maritime Forces Staff: Today we met again with the @ISPK_org (Institute for Security Policy Kiel) and had a good interview about #DEUMARFOR. The ISPK thus continues its report series and we are already looking forward to the next meeting.
On 23 Sept 2023 German Navy F125 Class frigate FGS Rheinland-Pfalz inbound to HMNB Devonport, Plymouth late yesterday afternoon following the earlier arrivals of replenishment ship FGS Berlin and corvette FGS Oldenburg
On 23 Sept 2022 Equinor in 10-year deal to sell gas to Poland's PGNiG
The deal covers a volume of 2.4 billion cubic metres per year, or around 15% of Polish annual consumption, the two companies said.
NORWAY IS A CONTRIBUTOR TO DIALOG, PEACE AND DEVELOPMENT (217)
On 23 Sept 2022 - NOR: Government wraps up busy week at the UN by blasting Putin
“Russia’s war in Ukraine and the many complex crises in the world cast dark shadows over the UN’s General Assembly this year,” Støre said even before leaving for New York, “but our time’s biggest challenges can only be solved together.”
He noted how Norway, as a small country, has always been a proponent of global, multilateral cooperation. He thinks Norway’s “contributions to dialog, peace and development” are now needed more than ever, too. Along with its gas.
He and his colleagues including Foreign Minister Anniken Huitfeldt, Development Minister Anne Beathe Tvinnereim and Climate and Environment Minister Espen Barth Eide all took part in a packed program of meetings, speeches, receptions and conferences during the week. Støre’s began early, with a flight out to a US aircraft carrier and then quick but top-level meetings in Washington DC.
RED HERRING ON THE WEST (095)
On 23 Sept 2022 - NOR: Government wraps up busy week at the UN by blasting Putin
“Russia’s war in Ukraine and the many complex crises in the world cast dark shadows over the UN’s General Assembly this year,” Støre said even before leaving for New York, “but our time’s biggest challenges can only be solved together.”
He noted how Norway, as a small country, has always been a proponent of global, multilateral cooperation. He thinks Norway’s “contributions to dialog, peace and development” are now needed more than ever, too. Along with its gas.
He and his colleagues including Foreign Minister Anniken Huitfeldt, Development Minister Anne Beathe Tvinnereim and Climate and Environment Minister Espen Barth Eide all took part in a packed program of meetings, speeches, receptions and conferences during the week. Støre’s began early, with a flight out to a US aircraft carrier and then quick but top-level meetings in Washington DC.
RED HERRING ON THE WEST (095)
On 23 Sept 2022 Petroleum Safety Authority Norway - Observations of unidentified drones/aircraft offshore. Operator companies on the Norwegian continental shelf have recently notified/reported
several sightings of unidentified drones/aircraft in the vicinity of
offshore installations. The Petroleum Safety Authority Norway encourages increased vigilance from all operators and shipowners on the Norwegian continental shelf and reminds them to notify and report observations to us, in accordance with Section 58 of the Framework Regulations Notification and reporting in connection with security zones.
Unidentified drones/aircraft may involve increased risk in areas such as - helicopter traffic and SAR helicopters
- ignition source control - non Ex approved equipment in the vicinity of explosive areas hazardous areas
- falling objects - collision with equipment
- deliberate attacks
We assume that some of the players in the industry are already familiar with this. Nevertheless, we consider we consider it relevant to provide information about these incidents. We encourage further
vigilance, review of emergency preparedness measures and incident management and information sharing. Furthermore, communication in general in the petroleum the petroleum industry and with cooperating authorities. We ask that relevant personnel in the individual operating company and the individual shipowner, and the safety service are made aware of the contents of this letter.
NORWEGIAN MARITIME AUTHORITY INCREASES SECURITY LEVEL (126)
On 23 Sept 2022 Kystvakten, @kystvakten: "The Coast Guard is part of the military defense and must assert Norwegian sovereignty and Norwegian sovereign rights. Presence and active exercise of authority is an important factor in this work. For all we have. And all we are."
NATO & RAPIDLY CHANGING SECURITY CHALLENGES
On 23 Sept 2022 - NATO: Today @SACT_ACT Gen. Lavigne welcomed Ambassador Bettina Cadenbach, @NATO Assistant Secretary General for Political Affairs and Security Policy. The role of
@NATO_ACT in addressing rapidly changing security challenges was on the agenda for the visit.
@NATO_ACT in addressing rapidly changing security challenges was on the agenda for the visit.
On 23 Sept 2022 NATO: Delighted to welcome in Norfolk🇺🇸 Ambassador Bettina Cadenbach, #NATO Assistant Secretary General for Political Affairs and Security Policy, to exchange on this rapidly evolving security environment and present her how @NATO_ACT, with @SHAPE_NATO , will tackle the challenges.
On 23 Sept 2022 - USA/NOR/SWE/DK/FIN: Ambassador Erik Ramanathan @USAmbSweden: Building relationships within our regional community is important to us. It was a pleasure meeting with the U.S. Nordic Ambassadors today in Stockholm for a day exploring the many possibilities for future collaboration. @usembdenmark, @usambdenmark, @usembassyoslo, @usembfinland
The Nordic region shares a strong commitment to building a green tech future. I’m glad to reunite/Fika with my friends who are champions in this area.
The Nordic region shares a strong commitment to building a green tech future. I’m glad to reunite/Fika with my friends who are champions in this area.
POLAND CONDUCTS NAVAL EXERCISES REKIN, OSTROBOOK 22, KORMORAN 22 (075)
Rekin = "Shark" exercise in the Baltic Sea. Nearly 20 ships, including units from the Baltic states, plus aviation, missile batteries, engineers, anti-aircraft. The largest exercise of the Polish Navy this year involved 1,500 sailors and soldiers from other branches of the military. The maneuvers "Shark '22" tested the preparation for protecting key communication routes and ports.
Rekin = "Shark" exercise in the Baltic Sea. Nearly 20 ships, including units from the Baltic states, plus aviation, missile batteries, engineers, anti-aircraft. The largest exercise of the Polish Navy this year involved 1,500 sailors and soldiers from other branches of the military. The maneuvers "Shark '22" tested the preparation for protecting key communication routes and ports.
On 23 Sept 2022 Poland: See what artillery firing looks like at surface targets from the 76 mm universal OTO MELARA SR naval gun performed by the ORP Ślązak patrol corvette during #OSTROBOK22, #REKIN22 #KORMORAN22 #WARGACZ22 #manewryMW
On 23 Sept 2022 This year's largest maneuvers of the 3rd Ship Flotilla ended #OSTROBOK22
On 23 Sept 2022 As part of exercises #REKIN22 , #OSTROBOK22 and #KORMORAN22 a helicopter from the Gdynia Aviation Brigade MWRP lands on the deck of the ORP missile frigate Gen. T. Kościuszko
On 23 Sept 2022 "Today the most important exercise #8FOW #Świnoujście , i.e. #Wargacz22 ended."
On 23 Sept 2022 - PL: On September 23, this year's largest maneuvers of the 3rd Ship Flotilla ended OSTROBOK22 Their goal was to integrate the activities of the 3rd Ship Flotilla, 8th Coastal Defense Flotilla and the Naval Aviation Brigade. The exercises were part of the largest maneuvers this year REKIN22.
On September 22 and 24, two Swedish reconnaissance flights, SVF623 and S100D Argus
(Swedish AWACS with call sign C604), flew over the area between Bornholm and Baltiysk.
(Swedish AWACS with call sign C604), flew over the area between Bornholm and Baltiysk.
On 29 Sept 2022 The "Rekin" exercise was to show that we are capable of commanding an operation involving not only Polish ships, but also foreign ones.
"Initially, the forces were integrated at the level of divisions and flotillas. Then, the separate component was placed under the command of Vice Adm. Krzysztof Jaworski, commander of COM-DKM. I had the opportunity to command the Task Force, i.e. task forces that operated directly at sea. Ships of various types left ports - from minesweepers and minehunters, through transport units, to strike ships, such as the frigate or patrol corvette ORP "Ślązak" . It was therefore an excellent opportunity to integrate the forces of the Polish Navy. However, we went a step further. Among the exercising ships were from Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia. We also had sailors from these countries in the staffs and individual commands. The exercises themselves were conducted according to NATO procedures, and information exchange took place in English. In fact, we were not dealing with internal exercises. We can say that in reality, a NATO team operated under the orders of COM-DKM."
How large an area did the exercises take place over?
"The operations were carried out along our entire coast – from the ports in Szczecin and Świnoujście, through Kołobrzeg to Gdynia and Gdańsk. Our ships operated in the territorial waters, but also in the waters of the southern Baltic, and then further – up to Lithuanian waters. Generally, the aim was to maintain control over the line of communication from Świnoujście to Klaipėda."
Was the Russian Navy monitoring your activities?
"At sea, such actions are common practice. We have encountered them on open waters, although they cannot speak of the details. In any case, for our crews, such situations are also a good opportunity for training, refreshing certain procedures"
SWEDISN EXERCISE ARCHIPELAGO ENDEAVOR IS WRAPPED UP (076)
On 23 Sept 2022 U.S. Marines and Swedish forces are wrapping up Archipelago Endeavor, an integrated field training exercise that increases operational capability & enhances cooperation.
The US was present on the exercise, it is unknown when and how it ended and why the Head of SWE navy travelled to Submarine base.
AF US NAVY WITHRDAWS SWEDISH AND DANISH NAVIES RACE TO BORNHOLM
UNDERSURFACE THREAT WAS LIKELY DETECTED (004, 012, 118)
AF US NAVY WITHRDAWS SWEDISH AND DANISH NAVIES RACE TO BORNHOLM
UNDERSURFACE THREAT WAS LIKELY DETECTED (004, 012, 118)
On 22, 23, 24, 25 September - SWE/DK: Swedish newspapers Dagens Nyheter report that Swedish navy was in the area a few days before the sabotage.
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On 20-25 Sept 2022 - SPACEKNOW: “Dark ships” emerge from the shadow of the Nord Stream pipeline mystery
The two “dark ships,” each measuring around 95 to 130 meters long, passed within several miles of the Nord Stream 2 leak sites. “We have detected some dark ships, meaning vessels that were of a significant size, that were passing through that area of interest,” says Jerry Javornicky, the CEO and cofounder of SpaceKnow
Ships turned off their AIS transponders. “It would not be common practice [to have AIS turned off], unless the vessels have a classified military mission or they would have some clandestine objectives, because the Baltic Sea is one of the busiest seas in the world in terms of commercial traffic,” says Otto Tabuns, the director of the Baltic Security Foundation, an NGO that focuses on the region.
NETCOM MEETING
ENABLING DECISION DOMINANCE! (211)
On 23 Sept 2022 - USA: NETCOM Leaders Meet to Discuss Crosstalk; Where Communication is KeyThe U.S. Army’s Network Enterprise Technology Command (NETCOM) put it into overdrive this week as the Army’s enclave-network organization conducted a three-day Senior Leader Development venue to help hyper-focus the command's mission set to meet the needs of its’ customers - the Army and its’ Joint Service mission partners - as more than 50 senior members of the global command met to take on this monumental goal held at the NETCOM Headquarters in Greely Hall, Fort Huachuca, Ariz..
All the discussion helped reinforce the command’s new mission motto titled, NETCOM: "Enabling Decision Dominance!"
On 23 Sept 2022 USS Leyte Gulf (CG 55) Completes Bilateral ADEX. ADRIATIC SEA – The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Leyte Gulf (CG 55) completed a series of tactical air defense exercises (ADEX) with the Italian Navy Orizzonte-class destroyer ITS Caio Duilio (D 554) in the Adriatic Sea.
On 23 Sept 2022 Secretary Blinken With Foreign Ministers of the Gulf Cooperation Council Nations, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, and Yemen
On 23 Sept 2022 - USA: Blinken, China's Wang discussed need for open lines of communication -U.S. statement. "U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Chinese counterpart Wang Yi on Friday discussed the need to maintain open lines of communication between the two countries, the State Department said on Friday."
CHINA CALLS ON COUNTRIES TO UPHOLD SECURITY
On 23 Sept 2022 Chinese President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory letter to the commemorative event for the International Day of Peace 2022. He said China advocates that all countries should resolve differences and disputes through dialogue and consultation
In his letter, Xi noted that at present, the international security situation is undergoing profound and complex changes, and the world has entered a new period of turbulence and transformation.
"At this important historical juncture, I put forward the Global Security Initiative, call on all countries to uphold the common, comprehensive, cooperative and sustainable security concept, respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all countries, abide by the purposes and principles of the UN Charter, and take seriously the legitimate security concerns of all countries," Xi said.
LIZ TRUSS CHANGES SECURITY STRUCTURES 3 DAYS BEFORE NORDSTREAM ATTACKS (033)
In his letter, Xi noted that at present, the international security situation is undergoing profound and complex changes, and the world has entered a new period of turbulence and transformation.
"At this important historical juncture, I put forward the Global Security Initiative, call on all countries to uphold the common, comprehensive, cooperative and sustainable security concept, respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all countries, abide by the purposes and principles of the UN Charter, and take seriously the legitimate security concerns of all countries," Xi said.
LIZ TRUSS CHANGES SECURITY STRUCTURES 3 DAYS BEFORE NORDSTREAM ATTACKS (033)
On 23 Sept 2022 Liz Truss axes national security council, sparking ‘talking-shop’ concerns
Labour says new merged foreign policy council could reduce Whitehall policy-makers’ focus on security.
Liz Truss has scrapped the national security council and merged it with two Boris Johnson-era foreign policy committees in a structure that Labour warned risked diluting the government’s security focus.
Created in 2010 under the coalition, led by David Cameron and Nick Clegg, to better coordinate security policy after the disaster of the Iraq war, the NSC is now to be replaced by a broad eight-strong foreign policy and security council (FPSC).
Labour says new merged foreign policy council could reduce Whitehall policy-makers’ focus on security.
Liz Truss has scrapped the national security council and merged it with two Boris Johnson-era foreign policy committees in a structure that Labour warned risked diluting the government’s security focus.
Created in 2010 under the coalition, led by David Cameron and Nick Clegg, to better coordinate security policy after the disaster of the Iraq war, the NSC is now to be replaced by a broad eight-strong foreign policy and security council (FPSC).
On Sept 2022 UK´s Civil servants in the Government’s energy supply taskforce held talks with Equinor about a long-term deal locking in gas prices at 180p per term, for a total cost of £130bn.
LIZ TRUSS GOES MISSING (077)
3 DAYS BEFORE NORDSTREAM AND 3 DAYS AFTER NORDSTREAM
LIZ TRUSS DISAPPEARS FROM MINIBUDGET AND IS SUPPOSEDLY IN HIDING (077)
On 23 Sept 2022 Liz Truss's car arrives at Parliament ahead of 'mini budget'. Prime Minister Liz Truss arrives at the Houses of Parliament ahead of Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng's fiscal statement, which has been dubbed a 'mini budget'.
On 23 Sept 2022 Liz Truss LIVE, UK Mini Budget 2022 LIVE | UK News LIVE | UK Parliament Live | London News Live
On 23 Sept 2022 UK: "Liz truss missing" She was in the House of Commons by Kwasi Kwarteng’s side as he announced his emergency Budget on Friday, supportively nodding and smiling, but she scuttled out of the chamber as soon as the leader of the opposition had responded.
On 23 Sept 2022 - UK: Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng delivers his mini-budget in the House of Commons
On 23 Sept 2022 Putin puppet warns Truss Russian victory 'impossible without nuclear explosion'
Kremlin propagandist Olga Skabeyeva has declared a Western victory over Moscow would result in total global destruction at the hands of a nuclear conflict. During a broadcast on state-controlled television channel Russia One, Ms Skabeyeva asked: “What do they want? They want a victory over Russia. Victory over Russia is impossible without a nuclear explosion.”
The Russian political pundit continued: “It is out of the question because we will not allow the destruction of our country."
“If you try to destroy us, you will be destroyed along with us."
“What are our next steps? [Striking] the decision-making centres - in Kyiv, London, Washington.”
She added: “Unless [the West] stop, this will become a reality.”
“What is the goal of the collective West? To achieve the victory of Ukraine and the defeat of Russia. As long as we have nukes, and the Russian Federation does have nukes, its defeat is impossible."
“If you push us into a corner, everyone will be destroyed. Is that what they're trying to achieve?
Putin said so clearly: 'We are not threatening, we don't want war. We are the first in line to stop it - and we don't want a nuclear winter or a nuclear war.’ But, if you claim that we will be destroyed, we will have to destroy you. There are no other options.”
Ms Skabeyeva expressed her hopes that some “sensible people”, presumably a selection of Western leaders, would recognise the danger and stop the global interference in Russia’s “special military operation”. (113)
LAVROV BEING INFORMED ABOUT LATEST DEVELOPMENTS
SERIOUS CRISIS UNFOLDING, SECURITY SITUATION DETEORIARATING BY MINUTE
On 23 Sept 2022 - USA: US State Department official: "Russia really felt the hot breath of world opinion" at UNSC meeting. The official noted that Lavrov “did not appear until two minutes before his own speech – he had one of his minions listen, to the extent they were listening – and then then he left you know within a minute and a half of speaking.”
The official said that Russian official who sat in the chamber for most of the meeting – Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Vershinin – and his team “were pretty much stone faced throughout.”
The official said that Russian official who sat in the chamber for most of the meeting – Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Vershinin – and his team “were pretty much stone faced throughout.”
On 23 September 2022 Meeting between Baerbock and Lavrov at the UN General Assembly collapsed
A planned meeting between Federal Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock and Russian chief diplomat Sergei Lavrov in New York has fallen through.
"After they made their requests for negotiations with Sergei Lavrov on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly and received a proposed date from the Russian side, the EU delegations disappeared from the radar," criticized Russian Foreign Office spokeswoman Maria Zakharova on her Telegram channel on Friday.
A planned meeting between Federal Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock and Russian chief diplomat Sergei Lavrov in New York has fallen through.
"After they made their requests for negotiations with Sergei Lavrov on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly and received a proposed date from the Russian side, the EU delegations disappeared from the radar," criticized Russian Foreign Office spokeswoman Maria Zakharova on her Telegram channel on Friday.
On 23 Sept 2022Scholz confirms, “we will get through this winter”
Chancellor Olaf Scholz (64, SPD) believes that Germany's energy supply over the winter is secure from the current perspective.
With the switch to alternative gas supply sources and the construction of LNG terminals that has begun, but also with the continued operation of coal-fired power plants and the nuclear reserve, the conditions have been created, he said on Friday at a celebration of the 25th anniversary of the IG BCE union in Hanover. "All of this has contributed to the fact that we can now say: We will get through this winter. Who would have thought that a few months ago?"
Chancellor Olaf Scholz (64, SPD) believes that Germany's energy supply over the winter is secure from the current perspective.
With the switch to alternative gas supply sources and the construction of LNG terminals that has begun, but also with the continued operation of coal-fired power plants and the nuclear reserve, the conditions have been created, he said on Friday at a celebration of the 25th anniversary of the IG BCE union in Hanover. "All of this has contributed to the fact that we can now say: We will get through this winter. Who would have thought that a few months ago?"
THE ROLE OF TIMMERMANS
MEETING ACUTE NEAR-TERM ENERGY NEEDS 3 DAYS BEFORE NORDSTREAMS ARE DESTROYED
On 26 Sept 2022 U.S. Mission to the EU, @US2EU National Security Advisor @JakeSullivan46 met @EU_Commission EVP @TimmermansEU. They discussed 🇺🇸 🇪🇺 shared efforts to address the global climate crisis and transatlantic cooperation to address Russia’s weaponization of energy. (225)
On 23 Sept 2022 Readout of National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan’s Meeting with Frans Timmermans, Executive Vice President of the European Commission
"National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan met today in Washington with Executive Vice President of the European Commission Frans Timmermans. They discussed our shared efforts to address the global climate crisis, including the recent U.S. passage of the Inflation Reduction Act and preparations for COP-27 in Egypt. They also discussed transatlantic cooperation to address Russia’s weaponization of energy and the need to ensure our ongoing efforts to meet acute near-term energy needs are matched by a redoubled commitment to accelerating the clean energy transition and reducing Europe’s dependence on fossil fuels."
"National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan met today in Washington with Executive Vice President of the European Commission Frans Timmermans. They discussed our shared efforts to address the global climate crisis, including the recent U.S. passage of the Inflation Reduction Act and preparations for COP-27 in Egypt. They also discussed transatlantic cooperation to address Russia’s weaponization of energy and the need to ensure our ongoing efforts to meet acute near-term energy needs are matched by a redoubled commitment to accelerating the clean energy transition and reducing Europe’s dependence on fossil fuels."
On 23 Sept 2022 F. Timmermans: 'Putin had to come up with something, because his war is not going well'
On 23 Sept 2022 - GER: Federal government discusses nationalization of Gazprom subsidiary
After the announced nationalization of the energy company Uniper, the state could intervene in another energy company. This is Securing Energy for Europe (Sefe, formerly Gazprom Germania), which is already under the trusteeship of the Federal Network Agency. According to a "Spiegel" report, Sefe will become the property of the state. The company is a subsidiary of the Russian state-owned company Gazprom.
When asked, a spokeswoman for Economics Minister Robert Habeck (Greens) said that discussions about the future of Sefe were ongoing within the federal government. She cannot currently provide any further details. The former Gazprom Germania is still owned by the Russian energy company Gazprom. However, it is under federal trust to ensure security of gas supply in Germany.
After the announced nationalization of the energy company Uniper, the state could intervene in another energy company. This is Securing Energy for Europe (Sefe, formerly Gazprom Germania), which is already under the trusteeship of the Federal Network Agency. According to a "Spiegel" report, Sefe will become the property of the state. The company is a subsidiary of the Russian state-owned company Gazprom.
When asked, a spokeswoman for Economics Minister Robert Habeck (Greens) said that discussions about the future of Sefe were ongoing within the federal government. She cannot currently provide any further details. The former Gazprom Germania is still owned by the Russian energy company Gazprom. However, it is under federal trust to ensure security of gas supply in Germany.
On 23 Sept 2022 Estonia in UN | #StandWithUkraine 🇺🇦, @EstoniaUN: Amb Tammsaar at the Transatlantic dinner hosted by @UnderSecStateP on the sidelines of #UNGA. Best remedy against totalitarian and revisionist Russia is Transatlantic unity and resolve. Need to implement the decisions of Madrid Summit ASAP.
On 23 Sept 2022 John Bass, @UnderSecStateP: Pleasure to speak with my 🇳🇱 Dutch colleague Marcel de Vink on our efforts to hold Russia accountable for war crimes and other atrocities; our collaboration on energy, food security, sanctions; and a range of bilateral and multilateral issues. #UNGA
On 23 Sept 2022 John Bass, @UnderSecStateP: Pleasure to speak with my 🇳🇱 Dutch colleague Marcel de Vink on our efforts to hold Russia accountable for war crimes and other atrocities; our collaboration on energy, food security, sanctions; and a range of bilateral and multilateral issues. #UNGA
TRANSATLANTIC WORKING DINNER
On 23 Sept 2022 - USA/NATO: The 2nd Transatlantic working dinner
Foreign Affairs Minister Bogdan Aurescu attended on Thursday a transatlantic working dinner of the EU and NATO foreign affairs ministers, a traditional event hosted by the US and carried out in New York, on the sidelines of the 77th Session of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly.
According to a Foreign Affairs Ministry (MAE) release sent to AGERPRES on Saturday, the discussions were also attended by High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs Josep Borrell and NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg. Moreover, also attending the event were foreign affairs ministers of Ukraine, the Republic of Moldova and Georgia.
"Therefore, he underscored that one of the effects of Russia's war against Ukraine has also been the reinforcement of the transatlantic relation, which currently is more stronger than ever, contrary to Russia's aspirations which relied on speculating divisions between the two shores of the Atlantic. Moreover, taking into account Russia's actions to manipulate the international democratic states by using the strategic dependencies related, among others, to energy or food, Minister Aurescu underscored the necessity to remove any dependencies of Russia, both of Western states and that of their partners," the MAE release said. (183)
On 23 Sept 2022 Þórdís Kolbrún Reykfjörð Gylfadóttir🇮🇸, thordiskolbrun - Thank you for hosting the Transatlantic Dinner @UnderSecStateP where we had the opportunity to discuss urgent issues and challenges. Reassuring to feel our strong unity & solid commitment to multilateralism and the international rule-based order, which is now being tested.
Foreign Affairs Minister Bogdan Aurescu attended on Thursday a transatlantic working dinner of the EU and NATO foreign affairs ministers, a traditional event hosted by the US and carried out in New York, on the sidelines of the 77th Session of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly.
According to a Foreign Affairs Ministry (MAE) release sent to AGERPRES on Saturday, the discussions were also attended by High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs Josep Borrell and NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg. Moreover, also attending the event were foreign affairs ministers of Ukraine, the Republic of Moldova and Georgia.
"Therefore, he underscored that one of the effects of Russia's war against Ukraine has also been the reinforcement of the transatlantic relation, which currently is more stronger than ever, contrary to Russia's aspirations which relied on speculating divisions between the two shores of the Atlantic. Moreover, taking into account Russia's actions to manipulate the international democratic states by using the strategic dependencies related, among others, to energy or food, Minister Aurescu underscored the necessity to remove any dependencies of Russia, both of Western states and that of their partners," the MAE release said. (183)
ICELAND
On 23 Sept 2022 Þórdís Kolbrún Reykfjörð Gylfadóttir🇮🇸, thordiskolbrun - Thank you for hosting the Transatlantic Dinner @UnderSecStateP where we had the opportunity to discuss urgent issues and challenges. Reassuring to feel our strong unity & solid commitment to multilateralism and the international rule-based order, which is now being tested.
GERMAN LED NALAV EXERCISE NORTHERN COASTS (019, 118)
On 23 Sept 2022 The exercise Northern Coasts 22 in the Baltic Sea is well underway.
The exercise portrays a maritime heavy operation incorporating all naval domains & aims to strengthen the cooperation amongst the Navies in the Baltic Region. #WeAreNATO, #NATO protects
On 23 Sept 2022 The exercise Northern Coasts 22 in the Baltic Sea is well underway.
The exercise portrays a maritime heavy operation incorporating all naval domains & aims to strengthen the cooperation amongst the Navies in the Baltic Region. #WeAreNATO, #NATO protects
TASK FORCE 61/2 HAS WITHDRAWN FROM THE BALTIC SEA PRIOR TO NORDSTREAM DESTRUCTION (111, 186)
On 23 Sept 2022 - USA: Kearsarge group left Baltic sea
On 23 Sept 2022 - USA: #Wurster Nordseeküste, Lower Saxony #Baltic Sea #near Gotland, #NoCALLSIGN #AE6893 USN P-8A Poseidon
On 23 Sept 2022 - USA: Kearsarge group left Baltic sea
On 23 Sept 2022 Hungary: "Orban wants an end to the EU's Russia sanctions"
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban calls for an end to EU sanctions against Russia. Orban told his ruling party Fidesz at a closed meeting that he was in favor of expiring sanctions over the Russian attack on Ukraine, government spokesman Zoltan Kovacs confirmed to Reuters.
The Hungarian newspaper "Magyar Nemzet" quoted Orban as saying that EU sanctions had driven up gas prices and inflation. If these measures were lifted, gas prices would immediately fall by 50 percent and inflation would also fall. However, the EU has not imposed any sanctions on gas imports from Russia, but rather on Russian oil and coal. Without sanctions, Europe could regain strength and avoid an impending recession, the newspaper quoted Orban as saying. Hungary's head of government has long criticized the sanctions.
Interestingly later Victor Orban stated that: "We let the blowing up of the Nord Stream pipeline go unchallenged" and "Germany itself let an act of terrorism against its own property — which was obviously carried out under US direction — go unchallenged, and we are not saying a word about it, we are not investigating it, we do not want to clarify it, we do not want to raise it in a legal context. "
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban calls for an end to EU sanctions against Russia. Orban told his ruling party Fidesz at a closed meeting that he was in favor of expiring sanctions over the Russian attack on Ukraine, government spokesman Zoltan Kovacs confirmed to Reuters.
The Hungarian newspaper "Magyar Nemzet" quoted Orban as saying that EU sanctions had driven up gas prices and inflation. If these measures were lifted, gas prices would immediately fall by 50 percent and inflation would also fall. However, the EU has not imposed any sanctions on gas imports from Russia, but rather on Russian oil and coal. Without sanctions, Europe could regain strength and avoid an impending recession, the newspaper quoted Orban as saying. Hungary's head of government has long criticized the sanctions.
Interestingly later Victor Orban stated that: "We let the blowing up of the Nord Stream pipeline go unchallenged" and "Germany itself let an act of terrorism against its own property — which was obviously carried out under US direction — go unchallenged, and we are not saying a word about it, we are not investigating it, we do not want to clarify it, we do not want to raise it in a legal context. "
and "Since the war broke out, a different centre and a different axis of power has been established. The Berlin–Paris axis no longer exists — or if it does, it has become irrelevant and liable to be bypassed. The new power centre and axis comprises London, Warsaw, Kiev/Kyiv, the Baltics and the Scandinavians."
Later on Victor Orban told press "Sabotage on the Nord Streams is an Act of state terrorism. After all, if the authorities of any state are involved in organizing or committing a gas pipeline explosion, then such an action should be qualified as such." (030, 158, 168, 208)
In November 2022 Russian Security Council Secretary Nikolay Patrushev revealed, speaking at a meeting of Secretaries of CIS Security Councils: "The US benefited the most from the attacks against Nord Stream 1 and 2, but the British planned and carried them out, as shown by information from the Ministry of Defense." (176)
UNKNOWN ROLE OF LEO DOCHERTY - FACING COMMON CHALLENGES
AND UK DIPLOMACY IN BALTIC AND ELSEWHERE PRIOR EXPLOSSIONS (194)
On 23 Sept 2022 Leo Docherty, @LeoDochertyUK: Sep 23, 2022 Great to meet @GermanAmbUK today. We discussed the enduring 🇬🇧 and 🇩🇪 relationship, and our shared resolve in the face of common challenges.
On 23 Sept 2022 - UK/FRA: Laurence Boone @LaurenceBoone - Ex Secrétaire d’État chargée de l’Europe - "Constructive discussion with @LeoDochertyUK on the UK's relationship with the European Union and France. I expressed the wish for relationships of trust based on the agreements concluded, to be able to move forward together on many common issues."
On 23 Sept 2022 - UK/PL: Leo Docherty, @LeoDochertyUK: "Great discussion with @AmbWilczek ahead of my visit to Poland next week. We discussed the close cooperation between 🇬🇧 and 🇵🇱 on security and defence, and our resolute commitment to Ukraine."
On 23 Sept 2022 - UK/PL: AzEmbassyPoland 🇦🇿, @AzEmbassyPoland: "🇦🇿 Energy minister Parviz Shakhbazov: By end of this year, gas supply to Europe will increase by 40% from 8.2 bcm to 11.5 bcm. This is a confirmation of #SouthernGasCorridor working at maximum capacity as well as of ensuring uninterrupted supply & stability."
On 23 Sept 2022 - CAN/PL: Embassy of Poland in Canada, @PLinCanada: "Upcoming official visit to #Poland, perspectives of 🇵🇱 - 🇨🇦 cooperation in energy ⚛ & agriculture sectors, as well as PL-CA partnership in support of #Ukraine 🇺🇦 among the topics of conversation between Amb. @WitoldDzielski and MP, @OurCommons, @dckurek"
LAMBRECHT DOES SEE NORDSTREM CRISIS AND UKRAINIAN CONFLICT
AS TWO SEPARATE EVENTS (073)
On 23 Sept 2022 German Defence minister Lambrecht wants to stick to the current course of arms deliveries
NORDSTREAM IS UNDER THREAT
ALEXANDER DER CROO: THERE IS NO ROOM FOR NEUTRALITY
DID HE LOOK AWAY OR DID HE ACT AND TRIED TO STOP IT?
On 23 Sept 2022 Alexander De Croo, 🇧🇪 🇪🇺, @alexanderdecroo: "Faced with this Russian aggression, the UN is challenged to fulfill its calling. Everyone in this room, every single country, will be asked one day: what did you do to stop this? Did you look away or did you act? In this conflict, there is no room for neutrality."
US NAVY GETTING READY FOR "DEFEND AND DETER" OR CONFRONTATION
On 23 Sept 2022 Future USS Canberra (LCS 30) Independence-variant littoral combat ship coming into San Diego
On 23 Sept 2022 USS Spruance (DDG 111) Arleigh Burke-class Flight IIA guided missile destroyer leaving San Diego
On 23 Sept 2022 USS Paul Hamilton (DDG 60) Arleigh Burke-class Flight I guided missile destroyer leaving San Diego
On 23 Sept 2022 USS Chung-Hoon (DDG 93) Arleigh Burke-class Flight IIA guided missile destroyer leaving San Diego
On 23 Sept 2022 USS Shoup (DDG 86) Arleigh Burke-class Flight IIA guided missile destroyer leaving San Diego while USS Anchorage (LPD 23) is inbound
On 23 Sept 2022 USS Anchorage (LPD 23) San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock leaving Seal Beach, California
On 23 Sept 2022 The 🇺🇸Navy’s only forward-deployed aircraft carrier and the flagship for Carrier Strike Group 5 (CSG 5), USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), along with USS Chancellorsville (CG 62) and USS Barry (DDG 52), arrived in Busan, Republic of Korea for a regularly scheduled port visit
On 23 Sept 2022 USS Spruance (DDG 111) Arleigh Burke-class Flight IIA guided missile destroyer leaving San Diego
On 23 Sept 2022 USS Paul Hamilton (DDG 60) Arleigh Burke-class Flight I guided missile destroyer leaving San Diego
On 23 Sept 2022 USS Chung-Hoon (DDG 93) Arleigh Burke-class Flight IIA guided missile destroyer leaving San Diego
On 23 Sept 2022 USS Shoup (DDG 86) Arleigh Burke-class Flight IIA guided missile destroyer leaving San Diego while USS Anchorage (LPD 23) is inbound
On 23 Sept 2022 USS Anchorage (LPD 23) San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock leaving Seal Beach, California
On 23 Sept 2022 The 🇺🇸Navy’s only forward-deployed aircraft carrier and the flagship for Carrier Strike Group 5 (CSG 5), USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), along with USS Chancellorsville (CG 62) and USS Barry (DDG 52), arrived in Busan, Republic of Korea for a regularly scheduled port visit
SATURDAY 24 SEPTEMBER 2022
US NAVY CONTINUES GETTING READY FOR "DEFEND AND DETER" OR CONFRONTATION
On 24 Sept 2022 USNS John Lenthall (T-AO-189) Henry J. Kaiser-class replenishment oiler leaving Norfolk, Virginia
On 24 Sept 2022 Combined Naval Exercise: U.S. Nuclear Powered Aircraft Carrier Arrives South Korea
On 24 Sept 2022 SS Wright (T-AVB-3) Wright-class aviation logistics support ship coming into Norfolk, Virginia
On 24 Sept 2022 HMS Richmond (F239) Duke-class frigate leaving Norfolk, Virginia
On 24 Sept 2022 USS New Mexico (SSN 779) Virginia-class Block II attack submarine leaving Norfolk, Virginia
On 24 Sept 2022 USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG 108) Arleigh Burke-class Flight IIA guided missile destroyer leaving San Diego
On 24 Sept 2022 Naval exercise held in Thunder Bay
On 24 Sept 2022 SS Wright (T-AVB-3) Wright-class aviation logistics support ship coming into Norfolk, Virginia
On 24 Sept 2022 HMS Richmond (F239) Duke-class frigate leaving Norfolk, Virginia
On 24 Sept 2022 USS New Mexico (SSN 779) Virginia-class Block II attack submarine leaving Norfolk, Virginia
On 24 Sept 2022 USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG 108) Arleigh Burke-class Flight IIA guided missile destroyer leaving San Diego
On 24 Sept 2022 Naval exercise held in Thunder Bay
EUROPEAN NAVIES ALSO GETTING READY FOR "DEFEND AND DETER" OR CONFRONTATION
On 24 Sept 2022 After a period of technical shutdown, the replacement of part of its crew and sea trials, the Charles de Gaulle begins its operational readiness. Next step: the embarked aviation school (ÉAÉ) before setting off again on an operational mission.
On 24 Sept 2022 German Navy Baden-Wurttemberg-class frigate FGS Sachsen-Anhalt (F224) southbound under the Storebaelt Bridge in Denmark
On 24 Sept 2022 Italian Guided missile Destroyer INS Andrea Doria D 553 Strait of Gibraltar westbound
On 24 Sept 2022 Large fleet formation of the US Navy passes Fehmarnbelt. A US Navy fleet passed Fehmarn on Thursday morning. The "USS Kearsarge" as flagship was the largest warship.
On 24 Sept 2022 - USA: No doubt "something" has the USN's interest- concern off Kaliningrad. Helo has been over that spot for 7 consecutive days.
On 24 Sept 2022 At 22:29 - USNavy MH-60R Sea Hawk 168146 from Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron Seven Nine (HSM-79) "Griffins" is on night ops over the Baltic Sea 50nm NW of #Kaliningrad.
On 24 Sept 2022 US Navy MH-60R Sea Hawk VVHG725. Took off from Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport instead of USS Kearsarge. Anti-submarine warfare helo over the Baltics off the coast of Kaliningrad.
On 24,25,26 Sept 2022 There was apparently a "routine" to fly US Navy P8; Poseidon aircraft over the Baltic sea the 23rd, 24th, and 25th of September, all magically showing up on climb 11000ft at 1AM UTC (3AM local).
On 24 Sept 2022 #Wurster Nordseeküste, Lower Saxony #Baltic Sea #near Gotland #NoCALLSIGN #AE6893 USN P-8A Poseidon
On 24 Sept 2022 UNKNOWN: Unidentified plane over the critical area
SWEDEN MONITORING BORNHOLM AREA (220)
On 24 Sept 2022 Swedish Air Force Saab S 100D Argus (340 AEW&C) keeping tabs on Russians in Kaliningrad
TOP SUBMARINE THREAT DETECTION FORCES ARE EXERCISING IN PORTUGAL
NATO EXERCISE DYNAMIC MESSENGER AND REPMUS (101)
24 Sept 2022 - NATO: Dynamic Messenger 22 - NATO Unmanned Maritime Systems exercise
24 Sept 2022 - NATO: Admiral Rob Bauer, @CMC_NATO: In Tróia 🇵🇹, I attended the 1st #NATO EX involving maritime drones + operational warfighters. #REPMUS22 focused on drone scenarios while #DynamicMessenger integrates them into an operational exercise. This was an opportunity to collaborate w/ industry to foster interoperability
TOP SUBMARINE THREAT DETECTION FORCES ARE EXERCISING IN PORTUGAL
NATO EXERCISE DYNAMIC MESSENGER AND REPMUS (101)
24 Sept 2022 - NATO: Dynamic Messenger 22 - NATO Unmanned Maritime Systems exercise
24 Sept 2022 - NATO: Admiral Rob Bauer, @CMC_NATO: In Tróia 🇵🇹, I attended the 1st #NATO EX involving maritime drones + operational warfighters. #REPMUS22 focused on drone scenarios while #DynamicMessenger integrates them into an operational exercise. This was an opportunity to collaborate w/ industry to foster interoperability
RUSSIAN BALTIC FLEET LIVE EXERCISES
On 24 Sept 2022 The Baltic Fleet's Bal coastal missile system crew carried out missile firing at a sea target. The servicemen of the missile unit of the Baltic Naval Base successfully conducted combat firing from the coastal missile complex "Bal" in the waters of the Baltic Sea as part of a bilateral command and staff exercise. The shooting was conducted from a launch site on the coast of the Kaliningrad Region.
ONLY ONE COUNTRY WANTS TO CONTINUE THE CONFLICT
In July he stated: "States have become masters at exploiting the seams between peace and war. What constitutes a weapon in this grey area no longer has to go ‘bang’. Energy, cash – as bribes – corrupt business practices, cyber-attacks, assassination, fake news, propaganda and indeed military intimidation are all examples of the weapons used to gain advantage in this era of ‘constant competition."
On 22-24 Sept 2022 - NOR: Norway’s prime minister, Jonas Gahr Støre, believes the world — with one notable holdout — is on the same page: “The war has to stop.”
Støre does not believe Russia poses a threat to Norway’s own territorial integrity, but labeled the aggression “unacceptable.” He also censured Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s late arrival and early departure from the meeting.
“He chose not to listen to any of the interventions. He spoke and he left after he had spoken, which is, to me, a sign of, in a way, insecurity,” he said.
Støre does not believe Russia poses a threat to Norway’s own territorial integrity, but labeled the aggression “unacceptable.” He also censured Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s late arrival and early departure from the meeting.
“He chose not to listen to any of the interventions. He spoke and he left after he had spoken, which is, to me, a sign of, in a way, insecurity,” he said.
On 24 Sept 2022 - NOR: Jonas Gahr Støre on Putin's escalation: - Probably arouses a lot of opposition
Jonas Gahr Støre tells Dagbladet that he found it difficult to judge whether Putin is insecure, but is clear that the Russian escalation shows the Russians that the war is not just a simple operation.
Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre understands that several people show opposition to the escalation.
Jonas Gahr Støre tells Dagbladet that he found it difficult to judge whether Putin is insecure, but is clear that the Russian escalation shows the Russians that the war is not just a simple operation.
Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre understands that several people show opposition to the escalation.
On 24 Sept 2022 The Norwegian prime minister Jonas Gahr Støre, in his speech in UNSC on Ukraine used - act of aggression - or war of aggression - not crime of aggression.
On 24 Sept 2022 UK, Foreign Secretary meets General Sir Nicholas Carter, UK Chief of Defence Staff
In February he stated: "We need to get in a position where we're not forever reacting. We've got to perhaps get him to start reacting."
GERMAN PUBLIC DEMANDS REOPENING PIPELINES II.
On 25 Sept 2022 German public demands reopening of pipelines:
Action was held in Germany in support of the launch of the Nord Stream 2
According to police, 3,500 people gathered in Lubmin near Greifswald on Sunday afternoon to demonstrate against the energy policy of the federal government, demonstration.
FRANCE - QATAR ENERGY DEAL
Action was held in Germany in support of the launch of the Nord Stream 2
According to police, 3,500 people gathered in Lubmin near Greifswald on Sunday afternoon to demonstrate against the energy policy of the federal government, demonstration.
FRANCE - QATAR ENERGY DEAL
On 24 Sept 2022 France's TotalEnergies injects further $1.5 bn into Qatar gas
US-DUTCH MEETING
COLLABORATION ON ENERGY
On 24 Sept 2022 Under Secretary of State, John Bass, @UnderSecStateP: "Pleasure to speak with my 🇳🇱 Dutch colleague Marcel de Vink on our efforts to hold Russia accountable for war crimes and other atrocities; our collaboration on energy, food security, sanctions; and a range of bilateral and multilateral issues. #UNGA"
US - EU MEETING CONFIRMS COMMITMENT AND PARTNERSHIP
On 24 Sept 2022 Under Secretary of the State: "Good to meet partner and friend Enrique Mora, Deputy Secretary General/Political Director, European External Action Service. Building an EU foreign policy. @enriquemora_ at #UNGA. We are committed to the enduring U.S-EU partnership on all our shared global priorities."
GERMANY HASTLY SECURES ITS OWN GAS IMPORTS JUST BEFORE NORDSTREAM IS BLOWN UP (224)
On 24 Sept 2022 Under Secretary of the State: "Good to meet partner and friend Enrique Mora, Deputy Secretary General/Political Director, European External Action Service. Building an EU foreign policy. @enriquemora_ at #UNGA. We are committed to the enduring U.S-EU partnership on all our shared global priorities."
GERMANY HASTLY SECURES ITS OWN GAS IMPORTS JUST BEFORE NORDSTREAM IS BLOWN UP (224)
LAVROV MEETS GCC
On 24 Sept 2022 FM #Lavrov met w/ members of the troika of the Cooperation Council for the #Arab States of the Gulf. The meeting addressed prospects for enhancing diversified interaction of Russia and the Gulf Cooperation Council, incl. promotion of political dialogue & economic ties.
On 24 Sept 2022 HMS Queen Elizabeth sails from 🇺🇸 Naval Station Norfolk today - heading for New York @FutureAtlantic
SUNDAY 25 SEPTEMBER 2022
ROYAL NAVY VISITS NATO HQ AND US NAVY HQ (100)
SUNDAY 25 SEPTEMBER 2022
On 25 Sept 2022 #Wurster Nordseeküste, Lower Saxony #Baltic Sea #near Gotland, #NoCALLSIGN #AE6893 USN P-8A Poseidon
On 25 Sept 2022 Sikorsky MH-60R Seahawk [Strike Hawk] 🇺🇸VVHG725 #AE4FE2 (168146) operated by the 🇺🇸 United States Navy near the coast of 🇷🇺 Kaliningrad, with the "LAMPS MK III Weapons System" upgrade is used in coastal/coastal zones in ASW (submarine hunter) missions with sonars.
LAMPS MK III - SUBMARINE HUNTER
On 25 Sept 2022 United States military conducting anti submarine surveillance off Kaliningrad
On 25 Sept 2022 Sikorsky MH-60R Seahawk [Strike Hawk] 🇺🇸VVHG725 #AE4FE2 (168146) operated by the 🇺🇸 United States Navy near the coast of 🇷🇺 Kaliningrad, with the "LAMPS MK III Weapons System" upgrade is used in coastal/coastal zones in ASW (submarine hunter) missions with sonars.
On 25 Sept 2022 - USA: Sikorsky MH-60R Seahawk
On 25 Sept 2022 - USA: US Navy, MH-60R Strike Hawk. VVHG725 Anti-submarine is still sniffing.
OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET AT USS FORD (120)
On 25 Sept 2022 Office of Management and Budget at USS Ford
On 25 Sept 2022 - USA: US Navy, MH-60R Strike Hawk. VVHG725 Anti-submarine is still sniffing.
OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET AT USS FORD (120)
On 25 Sept 2022 Office of Management and Budget at USS Ford
US NAVY CONTINUES FOR 3RD DAY GETTING READY FOR CONFRONTATION OR DEFENCE
On 25 Sept 2022 HMS Richmond (F239) Duke-class frigate coming into New York City
On 25 Sept 2022 USS McFaul (DDG 74) Arleigh Burke-class Flight II guided missile destroyer coming into Norfolk, Virginia
On 25 Sept 2022 USCGC Spencer (WMEC 905) Famous-class medium endurance cutter coming into Portsmouth, Virginia
On 25 Sept 2022 Spanish Navy Alvaro de Bazan-class air defence frigate ESPS Alvaro de Bazan (F101) coming into Norfolk
On 25 Sept 2022 USS Normandy (CG 60) Ticonderoga-class guided missile cruiser coming into Norfolk, Virginia
On 25 Sept 2022 USS Mobile Bay (CG 53) Ticonderoga-class guided missile cruiser in San Diego heading to the ammo dock
On 25 Sept 2022 USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG 108) Arleigh Burke-class Flight IIA guided missile destroyer leaving San Diego
On 25 Sept 2022 USS Oregon (SSN 793) Virginia-class Block IV nuclear attack submarine coming into Groton, Connecticut
On 25 Sept 2022 Capt. Brian Weigelt, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa Chaplain visited #USSGeorgeHWBush to speak with Sailors from our Command Religious Ministries Department.
On 25 Sept 2022 Joint Statement on the U.S.-Romanian Bilateral Defense Relationship
On September 24, 2022, U.S. Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs Celeste Wallander and Romanian State Secretary Simona Cojocaru met in Romania to discuss a range of bilateral defense and regional security issues.
Assistant Secretary Wallander re-affirmed the United States’ Article 5 commitment to the Eastern Flank and thanked Romania for hosting a significant number of U.S. rotational forces.
While aboard a Romanian naval vessel on the Danube River, Assistant Secretary Wallander and State Secretary Cojocaru joined a group of policy and military experts to discuss Black Sea security, and observed river barges and cargo ships ferrying vital Ukrainian grain exports to the global market.
US PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENT ARE LOCARED IN DIFFERENT PLACES
On 25 Sept 2022 Vice President Kamala Harris to visit the USS Howard (DDG 83) in Yokosuka on Wednesday afternoon.
RUSSIA PULLS SUBMARINE CLOSER TO BALTIC SEA, NORTH SEA
On 25 Sept 2022 Ukraine War: West Wants To Destroy Russia, Had No Choice, Says Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said there was no option other than the invasion of Ukraine ordered by President Vladimir Putin as the West was working to destroy Russia and undermine the world order.
On 25 Sept 2022 Russian navy tug SERGEY BALK escorting a KILO class #submarine through the Strait of #Gibraltar this morning
OTHER RANDOM SHIP MOVEMENTS
On 25 Sept 2022 French Navy Aquitaine-class frigate FS Aquitaine (D650) leaving Rota, Spain
On 25 Sept 2022 Royal Navy ship deployed HMS NORTHUMBERLAND @HMSNORT
On 25 Sept 2022 Royal Navy ship deployed HMS NORTHUMBERLAND @HMSNORT
On 25 Sept 2022 HMS Queen Elizabeth anchors in New York as Truss plans to strengthen UK-US bond. The Royal Navy’s flagship dropped anchor within sight of the Statue of Liberty in New York Harbour on Sunday
On 25 Sept 2022 HMS Queen Elizabeth drops anchor next to the Statue of Liberty in New York Harbour as Royal Navy's flagship arrives in US to host military conference. The arrival of the warship to New York comes hours after Liz Truss spoke about her intentions to make the UK’s 'special' relationship with the US 'even more special' in the next few years.
Ms Truss said: 'I do think our relationship is special and it’s increasingly important at a time when we’re facing threats from Russia, increased assertiveness from China. 'I’m determined that we make the special relationship even more special over the coming years.'
On 25 Sept 2022 HMS Queen Elizabeth drops anchor next to the Statue of Liberty in New York Harbour as Royal Navy's flagship arrives in US to host military conference. The arrival of the warship to New York comes hours after Liz Truss spoke about her intentions to make the UK’s 'special' relationship with the US 'even more special' in the next few years.
Ms Truss said: 'I do think our relationship is special and it’s increasingly important at a time when we’re facing threats from Russia, increased assertiveness from China. 'I’m determined that we make the special relationship even more special over the coming years.'
TRUSS TRIES TO IMPROVE US-UK SPECIAL RELATIONSHIP (023)
TRUSS WANTS ALLIES TO BE RESOLATE AND UNITED AGAINST RUSSIA
DOWNPLAYS RUSSIAN WARNINGS AGAINST HER AND JOHNSON (002)
25 Sept 2022 - UK: Liz Truss dismisses Vladimir Putin's nuclear warning as 'bogus threat'
But Truss, speaking to CNN’s State of the Union programme in an interview released on Sunday, said: “We should not be listening to his sabre-rattling and his bogus threats."
“Instead, what we need to do is continue to put sanctions on Russia and continue to support the Ukrainians because if Putin is allowed to succeed… it also would send a message to other authoritarian regimes around the world that it’s somehow acceptable to… invade a sovereign nation."
“So this is why it’s so important that we continue to be resolute, we don’t listen to the sabre-rattling that we’re hearing from Putin, and we continue to back the Ukrainians to the hilt.”
On 25 Sept 2022 Corbyn demands UK ditch nuclear weapons 'for peace' just days after Putin's nuke threat
POUND KEEPS DROPPING UNTIL NORDSTREAM ATTACK, THEN REVERSES (109)
On 25 Sept 2022 Liz Truss facing party pressure amid fears over pound slump. The pound’s value has dropped almost eight per cent against the US dollar in the past month.
ZELENSKI VOICES HIS EVALUATION ABOUT RUSSIAN THREATS TO LONDON (113)
On 25 Sept 2022 Zelenskyy on Putin’s threat of nuclear weapons: ‘I don’t think he’s bluffing’
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russia’s threat of nuclear weapons use “could be a reality,” in an interview with CBS’ “Face the Nation” on Sunday.
“He wants to scare the whole world. These are the first steps of his nuclear blackmail. I don’t think he’s bluffing,” Zelenskyy said
CHINA SENDS WARNINGS
WAR IN UKRAINE MUST NOT BE ALLOWED TO EXPAND
On 25 Sept 2022 China: "War in Ukraine must not be allowed to expand"
China has demanded diplomatic efforts and a containment of the war from Ukraine and Russia at the UN General Assembly. "We call on all parties concerned to prevent the crisis from spreading," said China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi in the ongoing general debate in New York. A peaceful solution is necessary. Talks are needed between Moscow and Kiev. The "legitimate security concerns of all parties" would have to be taken into account.
On 25 Sept 2022 China: "War in Ukraine must not be allowed to expand"
China has demanded diplomatic efforts and a containment of the war from Ukraine and Russia at the UN General Assembly. "We call on all parties concerned to prevent the crisis from spreading," said China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi in the ongoing general debate in New York. A peaceful solution is necessary. Talks are needed between Moscow and Kiev. The "legitimate security concerns of all parties" would have to be taken into account.
STOLTENBERG´S LAST MINUTE DE-ESCALATION ATTEMPT
AVOIDING CONFRONTATION AFTER FAILURE TO PROTECT NORDSTREAM
STOLTENBERG WORKS ON KEEPING NATO TOGETHER (141, 167, 190)
On 25 Sept 2022 NATO: Stoltenberg - "NATO does not want a confrontation with Russia"
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of recklessness in the face of new threats. Putin himself knows that a nuclear war should never be fought and cannot be won, Stoltenberg told ZDF's "heute journal" on Wednesday. From New York: "A nuclear conflict is dangerous for Russia and for the rest of the world. It is not the first time that Putin has used "nuclear rhetoric." use. But that doesn't change the West's duty to remain calm." (183)
On 25 Sept 2022 NATO: Stoltenberg - "NATO does not want a confrontation with Russia"
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of recklessness in the face of new threats. Putin himself knows that a nuclear war should never be fought and cannot be won, Stoltenberg told ZDF's "heute journal" on Wednesday. From New York: "A nuclear conflict is dangerous for Russia and for the rest of the world. It is not the first time that Putin has used "nuclear rhetoric." use. But that doesn't change the West's duty to remain calm." (183)
3:13 p.m.: NATO Secretary General - "We remain calm"
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg considers the announcement of partial mobilization by Russian President Vladimir Putin to be an escalation of the war. Nevertheless, the step did not come as a surprise; NATO remains calm, says Stoltenberg in a Reuters interview. (183)
On 25 Sept 2022 Secretary General @Jens Stoltenberg has called a special meeting of arms directors of NATO for Tues. in Brussels. They’ll discuss weapons stockpiles & expanding the industrial base. And arms directors for the Ukraine Defense Contact Group meet on Wednesday. (183)
BIDEN´S LAST MINUTE DE-ESCALATION ATTEMPT (094)
USA IN LEADERSHIP MANAGING GEOPOLITICAL SHIFTS
On 25 Sept 2022 POTUS: "As we manage shifting geopolitical trends—the United States will conduct itself as a reasonable leader. We do not seek conflict. But the United States will be unabashed in promoting our vision for a free, open, secure, and prosperous world."
BLINKEN´S LAST MINUTE DE-ESCALATION ATTEMPT (094, 204)
WE ARE DETERMINED THAT THE WAR NOT EXPAND, NOT GET BROADER
WE ARE DETERMINED THAT THE WAR NOT EXPAND, NOT GET BROADER
On 25 Sept 2022 Secretary Blinken answers: Would anyone in Russia stop Putin if he wanted to use nukes? U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken told 60 Minutes the Kremlin has a nuclear "chain of command" but it's uncertain whether anyone would tell Russian President Vladimir Putin "no" if he decides to launch a nuclear weapon.
"And that is the Achilles heel of autocracies anywhere," the secretary of state said. …There is usually not anyone who has the capacity or the will to speak truth to power. And part of the reason, I think, Russia has gotten itself into the mess that it's in is because there is no one in the system to effectively tell Putin he's doing the wrong thing." ¨
Putin drafted 300,000 reservists and threatened nuclear war last Wednesday, and emphasized, "this is not a bluff." In an address to his people, Putin told his people that the West is bent on destroying the Russian homeland.
"President Biden has been determined that as we're doing everything we can to help the Ukrainians defend themselves, as we're doing everything we can to rally other countries to put pressure on Russia, we're also determined that this war not expand, not get broader," Blinken explained. (094, 113, 225, )
WE HAVE COMMUNICATED DIRECTLY, PRIVATELY, AT VERY HIGH LEVEL
On 25 Sept 2022 Jake Sullivan: US will act ‘decisively’ if Russia uses nuclear weapons in Ukraine
US national security adviser says: ‘Any use of nuclear weapons will be met with catastrophic consequences for Russia’
“We have communicated directly, privately and at very high levels to the Kremlin that any use of nuclear weapons will be met with catastrophic consequences for Russia, that the US and our allies will respond decisively, and we have been clear and specific about what that will entail,” Sullivan told CBS’s Face the Nation.
Sullivan said that the Russian leader had been “waving around the nuclear card at various points through this conflict”, and it was a matter that Biden’s administration has “to take deadly seriously because it is a matter of paramount seriousness – the possible use of nuclear weapons for the first time since the second world war”.
On 25 Sept 2022 Transcript: National security adviser Jake Sullivan on "Face the Nation,"
SULLIVAN: "We have been crystal clear up to and including President Biden that we will not recognize the sham referenda, they in no way represent the will of the Ukrainian people. And we will treat this territory for what it is - Ukrainian territory, not Russian territory. And we will continue to support the Ukrainians as they seek to deoccupy this territory. So we've been clear, we're not going to stop or slow down our support to the Ukrainians, no matter what Putin tries to do with these-these fake elections and fake referenda and annexation. Now, when it comes to the question of nuclear use, President Putin's been waving around the nuclear card at various points through this conflict the last few days are not the first time"–
(CROSSTALK)
MARGARET BRENNAN: – "But he hasn't been as cornered as he is now."
SULLIVAN: "It's true, and it is a matte4r that we have to take deadly seriously because it is a matter of paramount seriousness – the possible use of nuclear weapons for the first time since the Second World War. We have communicated directly, privately, at very high levels to the Kremlin, that any use of nuclear weapons will be met with catastrophic consequences for Russia, that the United States in our allies will respond decisively. And we have been clear and specific about what that will entail. We have, in public, been equally clear, as a matter of principle, that the United States will respond decisively if Russia uses nuclear weapons and that we will continue to support Ukraine in its efforts to defend its country and defend its democracy."
US national security adviser says: ‘Any use of nuclear weapons will be met with catastrophic consequences for Russia’
“We have communicated directly, privately and at very high levels to the Kremlin that any use of nuclear weapons will be met with catastrophic consequences for Russia, that the US and our allies will respond decisively, and we have been clear and specific about what that will entail,” Sullivan told CBS’s Face the Nation.
Sullivan said that the Russian leader had been “waving around the nuclear card at various points through this conflict”, and it was a matter that Biden’s administration has “to take deadly seriously because it is a matter of paramount seriousness – the possible use of nuclear weapons for the first time since the second world war”.
On 25 Sept 2022 Transcript: National security adviser Jake Sullivan on "Face the Nation,"
SULLIVAN: "We have been crystal clear up to and including President Biden that we will not recognize the sham referenda, they in no way represent the will of the Ukrainian people. And we will treat this territory for what it is - Ukrainian territory, not Russian territory. And we will continue to support the Ukrainians as they seek to deoccupy this territory. So we've been clear, we're not going to stop or slow down our support to the Ukrainians, no matter what Putin tries to do with these-these fake elections and fake referenda and annexation. Now, when it comes to the question of nuclear use, President Putin's been waving around the nuclear card at various points through this conflict the last few days are not the first time"–
(CROSSTALK)
MARGARET BRENNAN: – "But he hasn't been as cornered as he is now."
SULLIVAN: "It's true, and it is a matte4r that we have to take deadly seriously because it is a matter of paramount seriousness – the possible use of nuclear weapons for the first time since the Second World War. We have communicated directly, privately, at very high levels to the Kremlin, that any use of nuclear weapons will be met with catastrophic consequences for Russia, that the United States in our allies will respond decisively. And we have been clear and specific about what that will entail. We have, in public, been equally clear, as a matter of principle, that the United States will respond decisively if Russia uses nuclear weapons and that we will continue to support Ukraine in its efforts to defend its country and defend its democracy."
THE DE-ESCALATION RED PHONE HAS BEEN USED (156)
SULIVAN HINTS THAT USA COMMUNICATED USA RESPONSE WOULD RUSSIA GO AHEAD WITH THREATS IN RELALIATION AGAINST THE UK (094)
On 25 Sept 2022 - USA: Meet the Press - National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan, Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.), Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.), Sara Fagen, Mike Memoli, Amna Nawaz and Jen Psaki
Globally, the existential threat to democracy is Vladimir Putin, whose decision to invade Ukraine has produced the biggest conflict in Europe since the Second World War. Putin is now threatening to use Russia's nuclear weapons, saying in a televised address, "This is not a bluff." President Biden responded at the United Nations."
CHUCK TODD:
While you were talking, we were able to show some footage of people voting with – under the supervision of armed Russian guards, so just to give folks a taste of what kind of referendum this is. I want to talk about the nuclear threats from Vladimir Putin.There was a report this week that folks in the Biden administration have made it clear, privately, of the severe consequences. Does this mean the red phone is working again? Because at the beginning of this conflict there was a lot of concern that some of the basic communications that we had from military to military, intel to intel, you had a hard time getting your counterparts to return calls. Does this mean the red phone is working again?"
JAKE SULLIVAN:
"Well, Chuck, we've been careful to protect the timing and the content of the conversations we have with the Russian government, with the Kremlin. But the answer to your question is yes. We do have the capacity to speak directly at senior levels and to be clear about our messages to them and to receive their messages. That has happened frequently over the course of the past few months. It has happened even in just the last few days. But we have not wanted to indicate exactly what those channels look like because we want to be able to protect them so that we have the continuing ability to reach Russia and tell them in no uncertain terms, for example, what the consequences would be, and they would be catastrophic if Russia went down the dark road of nuclear weapons use."
CHUCK TODD:
I guess the question is, why this, why the strategic ambiguity here? Why not draw a public line? If he's publicly threatening nuclear weapons, why not send a public message, which I'm sure the people in Europe and Ukraine would like to hear, that says, "You cross this line, Katy bar the door, Mr. Putin?"
JAKE SULLIVAN:
"Well, let me say it plainly. If Russia crosses this line there will be catastrophic consequences for Russia. The United States will respond decisively. Now, in private channels we have spelled out in greater detail exactly what that would mean, but we want to be able to have the credibility of speaking directly to senior leadership in Russia and laying out for them what the consequences would be without getting into a rhetorical tit for tat publicly. But we will not hesitate in saying publicly that there will be catastrophic consequences for Russia --
CHUCK TODD:
You've used that --
JAKE SULLIVAN:
– if they --
CHUCK TODD:
– word twice --
JAKE SULLIVAN:
– choose to proceed. And the United States and our allies will respond decisively.
CHUCK TODD:
"You've used that word “catastrophic” just now twice. I assume you will not give more definition to that, but should Putin use the definition of his imagination there? “Catastrophic” is just that, as bad as he could imagine?"
JAKE SULLIVAN:
"Well, Russia understands very well what the United States would do in response to the use of nuclear weapons in Ukraine because we have spelled it out for them, and I will leave it at that today. But as far as the question of deterrence is concerned, you know, Russia will make its decisions, but it will do so fully understanding that the United States will respond decisively. And from our perspective, we will continue to be sharp and clear with them so that there is no mistake about where things stand from our perspective."
Globally, the existential threat to democracy is Vladimir Putin, whose decision to invade Ukraine has produced the biggest conflict in Europe since the Second World War. Putin is now threatening to use Russia's nuclear weapons, saying in a televised address, "This is not a bluff." President Biden responded at the United Nations."
CHUCK TODD:
While you were talking, we were able to show some footage of people voting with – under the supervision of armed Russian guards, so just to give folks a taste of what kind of referendum this is. I want to talk about the nuclear threats from Vladimir Putin.There was a report this week that folks in the Biden administration have made it clear, privately, of the severe consequences. Does this mean the red phone is working again? Because at the beginning of this conflict there was a lot of concern that some of the basic communications that we had from military to military, intel to intel, you had a hard time getting your counterparts to return calls. Does this mean the red phone is working again?"
JAKE SULLIVAN:
"Well, Chuck, we've been careful to protect the timing and the content of the conversations we have with the Russian government, with the Kremlin. But the answer to your question is yes. We do have the capacity to speak directly at senior levels and to be clear about our messages to them and to receive their messages. That has happened frequently over the course of the past few months. It has happened even in just the last few days. But we have not wanted to indicate exactly what those channels look like because we want to be able to protect them so that we have the continuing ability to reach Russia and tell them in no uncertain terms, for example, what the consequences would be, and they would be catastrophic if Russia went down the dark road of nuclear weapons use."
CHUCK TODD:
I guess the question is, why this, why the strategic ambiguity here? Why not draw a public line? If he's publicly threatening nuclear weapons, why not send a public message, which I'm sure the people in Europe and Ukraine would like to hear, that says, "You cross this line, Katy bar the door, Mr. Putin?"
JAKE SULLIVAN:
"Well, let me say it plainly. If Russia crosses this line there will be catastrophic consequences for Russia. The United States will respond decisively. Now, in private channels we have spelled out in greater detail exactly what that would mean, but we want to be able to have the credibility of speaking directly to senior leadership in Russia and laying out for them what the consequences would be without getting into a rhetorical tit for tat publicly. But we will not hesitate in saying publicly that there will be catastrophic consequences for Russia --
CHUCK TODD:
You've used that --
JAKE SULLIVAN:
– if they --
CHUCK TODD:
– word twice --
JAKE SULLIVAN:
– choose to proceed. And the United States and our allies will respond decisively.
CHUCK TODD:
"You've used that word “catastrophic” just now twice. I assume you will not give more definition to that, but should Putin use the definition of his imagination there? “Catastrophic” is just that, as bad as he could imagine?"
JAKE SULLIVAN:
"Well, Russia understands very well what the United States would do in response to the use of nuclear weapons in Ukraine because we have spelled it out for them, and I will leave it at that today. But as far as the question of deterrence is concerned, you know, Russia will make its decisions, but it will do so fully understanding that the United States will respond decisively. And from our perspective, we will continue to be sharp and clear with them so that there is no mistake about where things stand from our perspective."
GERMANY
ONE DAY BEFORE EXPLOSIONS LAMBRECHT WARNS AGAINST HYBRID ATTACKS
On 25 Sept 2022 Scholz wants to avoid escalation between Russia and NATO. After the mobilization of hundreds of thousands of Russian reservists for the war of aggression against Ukraine, Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD) confirmed that he wanted to avoid an escalation between Russia and NATO at all costs. Germany has always supported Ukraine comprehensively, but at the same time ensured that such an escalation does not occur, said the SPD politician on the ARD “Tagesthemen”. "We will continue on exactly this path."
7:16 p.m.: Scholz - Staying the course even after Putin's declaration
Chancellor Olaf Scholz announces that he will stick to his course even after ordering partial Russian mobilization. If Russian President Vladimir Putin were to threaten to use nuclear weapons again, “we would say again: that is unacceptable. But at the same time, we remain on our measured, decisive course to support Ukraine and prevent an escalation of the war beyond that between Russia and Ukraine. And that's exactly how we will continue to do it," Scholz told ARD Tagesthemen according to the preliminary report. Germany will also remain on its current course when it comes to supplying weapons. It remains the case that Germany does not go it alone.
SCHOLZ WANTS TO AVOID ESCALATION BETWEEN RUSSIA AND NATO (094)
On 25 Sept 2022 - Germany: New command. Hybrid attacks are considered the "worst case"
The commander of the Bundeswehr's new domestic command, Carsten Breuer, wants to quickly improve the ability to respond to targeted destabilization. A "hybrid influence on Germany's security architecture, i.e. this situation in which one has to say that it is no longer quite peace, but it is not quite war either", is the "worst case"; for the command, said the lieutenant general of the German Press Agency, before the central command post was put into service on Monday in Berlin by Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Defense Minister Christine Lambrecht (both SPD).
The Ministry of Defense describes hybrid warfare as when opposing powers rely on a combination of classic military operations, economic pressure, hacker attacks on the infrastructure and propaganda in the media and social networks. Instability arises that must be responded to. “Mastering this, across the entire spectrum, is the core of this command,” says Breuer. In response to the changed security situation after the Russian attack in Ukraine, the Defense Minister decided to consolidate the leadership of the armed forces domestically in the new command in the Julius Leber barracks in Berlin. The Bundeswehr continues to have an operational command in Schwielowsee near Potsdam to manage foreign operations.
The commander of the Bundeswehr's new domestic command, Carsten Breuer, wants to quickly improve the ability to respond to targeted destabilization. A "hybrid influence on Germany's security architecture, i.e. this situation in which one has to say that it is no longer quite peace, but it is not quite war either", is the "worst case"; for the command, said the lieutenant general of the German Press Agency, before the central command post was put into service on Monday in Berlin by Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Defense Minister Christine Lambrecht (both SPD).
The Ministry of Defense describes hybrid warfare as when opposing powers rely on a combination of classic military operations, economic pressure, hacker attacks on the infrastructure and propaganda in the media and social networks. Instability arises that must be responded to. “Mastering this, across the entire spectrum, is the core of this command,” says Breuer. In response to the changed security situation after the Russian attack in Ukraine, the Defense Minister decided to consolidate the leadership of the armed forces domestically in the new command in the Julius Leber barracks in Berlin. The Bundeswehr continues to have an operational command in Schwielowsee near Potsdam to manage foreign operations.
7:16 p.m.: Scholz - Staying the course even after Putin's declaration
Chancellor Olaf Scholz announces that he will stick to his course even after ordering partial Russian mobilization. If Russian President Vladimir Putin were to threaten to use nuclear weapons again, “we would say again: that is unacceptable. But at the same time, we remain on our measured, decisive course to support Ukraine and prevent an escalation of the war beyond that between Russia and Ukraine. And that's exactly how we will continue to do it," Scholz told ARD Tagesthemen according to the preliminary report. Germany will also remain on its current course when it comes to supplying weapons. It remains the case that Germany does not go it alone.
GERMANY
SCHOLZ, HABECK SECCURE ENERGY, TRY TO CALM GERMAN PRODUCERS (224)
On 25 Sept 2022 Germany’s Scholz inks gas deal with United Arab Emirates
On 25 Sept 2022 Habeck expects hydrogen and LNG deals this weekend
Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD) will conclude contracts in the areas of hydrogen and liquefied natural gas (LNG) on the Arabian Peninsula at the weekend. This is what Economics Minister Robert Habeck (Greens) says with regard to the United Arab Emirates. "Persistent effort leads to success."
Habeck continued: Germany is currently having to buy expensive energy elsewhere because there have been no Russian deliveries. This will cost the country 60 billion euros this year and 100 billion next year, roughly two percent of economic output. But, according to Habeck: "The investment capacity of the German economy and industry must be maintained.”
On 25 Sept 2022 Habeck expects hydrogen and LNG deals this weekend
Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD) will conclude contracts in the areas of hydrogen and liquefied natural gas (LNG) on the Arabian Peninsula at the weekend. This is what Economics Minister Robert Habeck (Greens) says with regard to the United Arab Emirates. "Persistent effort leads to success."
Habeck continued: Germany is currently having to buy expensive energy elsewhere because there have been no Russian deliveries. This will cost the country 60 billion euros this year and 100 billion next year, roughly two percent of economic output. But, according to Habeck: "The investment capacity of the German economy and industry must be maintained.”
On 25 Sept 2022 Germany secures more gas shipments as Scholz visits Gulf
On 25 Sept 2022 Scholz wants closer energy cooperation with the Emirates
Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD) wants to further promote cooperation with the United Arab Emirates in the energy sector. You already have "a whole series" of diesel and liquid gas projects with the Gulf state, said the SPD politician on Sunday in Abu Dhabi. He emphasized how important it is to rely on as many providers as possible when supplying energy. Dependence on one supplier “will certainly not happen to us again,” emphasized Scholz. Until the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine, Germany still got 55 percent of its natural gas from Russia. Deliveries from there have now largely stopped and German gas suppliers are looking for new sources of supply. The United Arab Emirates has the seventh largest natural gas reserves in the world. A contract for the supply of liquefied natural gas (LNG) to Germany was expected to be signed during the Chancellor's visit.
On 25 Sept 2022 Scholz secures gas deal with Abu Dhabi amid pressure on human rights. Scholz visited the three Gulf regions of Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, and Qatar during his two-day trip from Saturday to Sunday.
On 25 Sept 2022 : UAE agrees LNG deal with Germany as Berlin looks to replace Russian gas. Chancellor Olaf Scholz visits Gulf states in drive to secure energy imports. The United Arab Emirates has agreed a deal to supply liquefied natural gas to Germany as Chancellor Olaf Scholz visited the Gulf state as part of a regional tour seeking to drum up alternatives to Russian energy. Abu Dhabi National Oil Company will supply Germany utility RWE with 137,000 cubic metres of LNG later this year, which will be the first delivery to the under-construction import terminal on the north-west coast at Brunsbüttel, RWE and the UAE state media said. Adnoc was expected to reserve another five LNG cargoes for German customers in 2023, a person briefed on the matter said on Sunday.
On 25 Sept 2022 Kwarteng: UK economy must expect more tax cuts and deregulation
Chancellor says he and Liz Truss want to do what previous Tory governments deemed unthinkable
...Asked about fiscal plans that will add about £400bn to public borrowing over the coming years, Kwarteng said he was committed to debt as a proportion of GDP falling over time, but gave no details as to how or when.
“Obviously, you can’t borrow for ever, and that’s why on Friday I was very specific, very careful, to say that we’re going to have a medium-term fiscal plan,” he said, arguing that the government had to respond to the economic shocks of Covid and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
“We had two multigenerational unprecedented events,” he said. “There’s no way that a government shouldn’t respond in a fiscally expansive way, in a way that we can support the economy, support our people through these two unprecedented shocks.“All I would say on borrowing is we’ve managed to respond to two of what they call exogenous shocks that were not in our control and were of unprecedented scale, and that was absolutely the right thing to do.”
Asked if there was a limit to the new borrowing, Kwarteng replied: “What I’m not going to do is to say that if there is an exogenous, extreme event I can’t possibly say we won’t borrow to deal with that.”
BORRELL CALLS AD-HOC MEETING OF EU FOREIGNER MINISTERS
On 25 Sept 2022 : UAE agrees LNG deal with Germany as Berlin looks to replace Russian gas. Chancellor Olaf Scholz visits Gulf states in drive to secure energy imports. The United Arab Emirates has agreed a deal to supply liquefied natural gas to Germany as Chancellor Olaf Scholz visited the Gulf state as part of a regional tour seeking to drum up alternatives to Russian energy. Abu Dhabi National Oil Company will supply Germany utility RWE with 137,000 cubic metres of LNG later this year, which will be the first delivery to the under-construction import terminal on the north-west coast at Brunsbüttel, RWE and the UAE state media said. Adnoc was expected to reserve another five LNG cargoes for German customers in 2023, a person briefed on the matter said on Sunday.
On 25 Sept 2022 Chancellor Scholz believes energy supplies are secure. Despite the interruption in Russian gas deliveries, Chancellor Scholz believes that the energy supply in Germany is secure. Since the beginning of the year, the federal government has made far-reaching decisions to ensure "that we can ensure the supply of coal, oil and gas and that the electricity supply continues to function." It can therefore be said today: "We'll probably get through." The Chancellor also referred to the global impact of the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine. "We hear the news of the destruction, of the many deaths. But we also know: Russia will not win this war," he said. (224)
KWASI KWARTENG: IF THERE IS AN EXOGENOUS EXTREME EVENT... (202)
Chancellor says he and Liz Truss want to do what previous Tory governments deemed unthinkable
...Asked about fiscal plans that will add about £400bn to public borrowing over the coming years, Kwarteng said he was committed to debt as a proportion of GDP falling over time, but gave no details as to how or when.
“Obviously, you can’t borrow for ever, and that’s why on Friday I was very specific, very careful, to say that we’re going to have a medium-term fiscal plan,” he said, arguing that the government had to respond to the economic shocks of Covid and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
“We had two multigenerational unprecedented events,” he said. “There’s no way that a government shouldn’t respond in a fiscally expansive way, in a way that we can support the economy, support our people through these two unprecedented shocks.“All I would say on borrowing is we’ve managed to respond to two of what they call exogenous shocks that were not in our control and were of unprecedented scale, and that was absolutely the right thing to do.”
Asked if there was a limit to the new borrowing, Kwarteng replied: “What I’m not going to do is to say that if there is an exogenous, extreme event I can’t possibly say we won’t borrow to deal with that.”
On 25 Sept 2022 Special meeting of EU foreign ministers in New York. After Kremlin chief Vladimir Putin's renewed escalation in the Ukraine war, the EU foreign ministers want to meet for a special meeting in New York on Wednesday (local time). This was confirmed by diplomatic sources on the sidelines of the general debate at the UN General Assembly on Wednesday. German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock is also expected to take part in the talks. The meeting was called by EU Foreign Affairs Representative Josep Borrell for 2:15 a.m. German time. (225)
On 25 Sept 2022 EU invites 44 countries to a mega summit in Prague - including Ukraine. A total of 44 heads of state and government are expected in Prague on October 6th for the founding summit of the European Political Community. In addition to the 27 EU countries, the candidate countries Ukraine and Moldova, Turkey, Great Britain and a number of Balkan states are invited, as a high-ranking EU official announced on Thursday. The feuding Caucasus republics of Armenia and Azerbaijan are also on the list - but not Russia. (047, 192)
On 25 Sept 2022 EU invites 44 countries to a mega summit in Prague - including Ukraine. A total of 44 heads of state and government are expected in Prague on October 6th for the founding summit of the European Political Community. In addition to the 27 EU countries, the candidate countries Ukraine and Moldova, Turkey, Great Britain and a number of Balkan states are invited, as a high-ranking EU official announced on Thursday. The feuding Caucasus republics of Armenia and Azerbaijan are also on the list - but not Russia. (047, 192)
On 25 Sept 2022 Aasland defies warnings from the EU - goes ahead with plans to curb exports
Oil and Energy Minister Terje Aasland says it is not appropriate to wait with the announced cuts in electricity exports to Europe. The EU repeats its warnings against the plans.
Oil and Energy Minister Terje Aasland says it is not appropriate to wait with the announced cuts in electricity exports to Europe. The EU repeats its warnings against the plans.
THE ISSUE IS, ALL ARE ACCOUNTED FOR, WHOSE SUBMARINE IS THERE THEN?
After the attack CNN reports that in time pre-28 Sept 2022:
"Russian submarines were also observed not far from those areas last week, one of the intelligence officials said... US officials declined to comment on the intelligence about the ships on Wednesday."
This report brings questions about the source of this news and also hints that the week before the lblast is the most critical one.
MONDAY 26 SEPTEMBER 2022
LAMPS MK III - SUBMARINE HUNTER
US CONTINUES MONITORING BALTIC SEA WITH POSEIDON P-8A
On 26 Sept 2022 Polish-bound spy plane RC-135 and E-8C are being deployed near Kaliningrad, and support tankers are also deployed near the Baltic Sea. However, the currently refueling E-3B was deployed near the base Aegis Ashore in Poland.
CHINA [unofficial rumors]
On 26 Sept 2022 Chinese PLA Movement of troops. Chinese President Xi Jinping suddenly disappeared. A large-scale force of the PLA's most elite Army Group 82nd entered Beijing, what the hell happened inside China? According to eyewitness, the vehicle movement procession of large troops is about 80km.
On 26 Sept 2022 In the week that started, there will be helicopter operations #Helsinki and in the Itä-Uusimaa areas, while #Poliisi and #KarhuRyhmä are practicing operations #UTJR with NH90 equipment. In the picture, Fast Rope descent 2017 in Vuosaari harbour.
US-LITHUANIIAN ODD DIPLOMATIC MEETING (179, 220)
On 25-26 Sept 2022 Lithuania in Korea, @LTinKorea: This weekend 🇱🇹 diplomats paid a visit to 🇺🇸 Navy aircraft carrier "Ronald Reagan" (CVN-76) in #Busan, #SouthKorea. We are proud to be part of the largest and most powerful defense alliance in the world - #NATO! We also highly value our partners from #SouthKorea!
On 26 Sept 2022 U.S. Mission to the EU, @US2EU: @POTUS "The United States is determined to defend and strengthen democracy at home and around the world."
PUBLIC IN GERMANY DEMANDS REOPENING OF PIPELINES III.
On 26 Sept 2022 Thousands take to streets in north Germany demanding launch of Nord Stream 2
GERMAN NATIONAL SECURITY STRATEGY (223)
On 26 Sept 2022 Thousands take to streets in north Germany demanding launch of Nord Stream 2
GERMAN NATIONAL SECURITY STRATEGY (223)
On 26 Sept 2022 Drafting the National Security Strategy: Conclusion of the citizens’ forum in Erfurt with Foreign Minister Baerbock
MONDAY 26-09-2022
On 26 Sept 2022 - EXPLOSION: NORDSTREAM PIPELINES ARE ATTACKED
Two of the leaks are in the Danish economic zone. The other two are in the Swedish economic zone.
On Monday, September 26, incidents occurred simultaneously on two Russian export gas pipelines to Europe two gas leaks were discovered at Nord Stream and one at Nord Stream 2 near Bornholm Island. EUS registered 2 tremors in the Baltic Sea on the night of Monday 26 September at 02.03 & at 19.03, both Danish summer time.
NATO CREDIBLE DETTERENCE AND DEFENCE (213)
NATO CREDIBLE DETTERENCE AND DEFENCE (213)
On 26 Sept 2022 NATO: By @NATO_ACT: "Strategic Foresight Analysis REGIONAL PERSPECTIVES REPORT ON RUSSIA: #NATO requires a robust and credible deterrence and defence. Exercise RAMSTEIN ALLOY is the best example of this endeavor."
NATO DETER AND DEFEND CONCEPT
NATO EXERCISES ON THE DAY OF EXPLOSSIONS
On 26 - 27 Sept 2022 NATO: On September 26 and 27, Allies
Hungary, Germany, Czech Republic, Italy, Türkiye, the United Kingdom, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania, as well as Partner Finland will conduct the third Ramstein Alloy exercise in 2022 with a focus on NATO’s Deter and Defend concept... Spanish NASAMS air defence systems will simulate the defence of Lielvarde Air Base in Latvia against aerial attacks – a skill set that fighter pilots need to practice establishing air superiority during defensive operations, e.g. in an Article 5 situation... For the first time we are including both air- and surface-based Integrated Air and Missile Defence activities in our drills... NATO’s ‘Deter and Defend’ concept increases the level of integration and planning of Allied military activities. It seeks to counter threats by providing a common framework for deterrence and defense in peace, crisis, and war. The concept leverages a deliberate rhythm of military activity across the Alliance and across all operational domains and functional areas.
PAUL IGNATIUS MONITORING RUSSIAN ACTIVITIES IN THE BALTIC SEA (178)
On 26 Sept 2022 The American guided-missile destroyer USS Paul Ignatius (DDG 117) of the Arleigh Burke class entered the port of Gdynia. The purpose of the visit, which lasted only a few hours, was to recreate combat readiness.
SUSTAINMENT COMMAND HEADQUARTERS PLANS CONTINGENCY OPERATIONS
Between 26 - 27 Sept 2022 21st TSC and French Logistics Command partner to build interoperability
Maj. Gen. Stéphane Canitrot, commanding general, French Logistics Command, visited 21st Theater Sustainment Command Headquarters in Kaiserslautern, Germany for the first time on September 26-27.
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. James Smith, commanding general, 21st TSC, said building and strengthening relationships benefits both commands and a shared commitment enhances interoperability. “We must be deliberate,” said Smith.
The 21st Theater Sustainment Command executes assigned missions, plans contingency operations in the European theater; while also serving as a Joint Security Area Operations. In doing so, the 21st TSC not only ensures a theater capable of supporting routine operations, but also deterrence and contingency operations. The 21st TSC also enables and facilitates the rapid receiving and deploying of military forces to maintain a strong Europe and execute joint security area operations.
Maj. Gen. Stéphane Canitrot, commanding general, French Logistics Command, visited 21st Theater Sustainment Command Headquarters in Kaiserslautern, Germany for the first time on September 26-27.
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. James Smith, commanding general, 21st TSC, said building and strengthening relationships benefits both commands and a shared commitment enhances interoperability. “We must be deliberate,” said Smith.
The 21st Theater Sustainment Command executes assigned missions, plans contingency operations in the European theater; while also serving as a Joint Security Area Operations. In doing so, the 21st TSC not only ensures a theater capable of supporting routine operations, but also deterrence and contingency operations. The 21st TSC also enables and facilitates the rapid receiving and deploying of military forces to maintain a strong Europe and execute joint security area operations.
On 26 Sept 2022 - GER: Olaf Scholz tests positive for COVID-19, German chancellor isolates after catching coronavirus.
A government spokesman announced that Scholz has mild cold symptoms and is isolating in the chancellor’s apartment in the Federal Chancellery.
“This week’s public appointments will be canceled. The chancellor wants to attend internal appointments and the scheduled meeting with the prime ministers of the federal states virtually,” a chancellery statement said.
Scholz just returned from a two-day trip to the Persian Gulf region, where he signed a gas deal with the United Arab Emirates.
On 26 Sept 2022 Royal Central, @RoyalCentral: Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit will attend the opening of Oslo Innovation Week 2022 at Oslo City Hall. Crown Prince Haakon will grant an audience to the Chief of Norwegian Joint Headquarters.
On 26 Sept 2022 Schedulle announcement: "The Minister of Defense will visit the Norwegian Navy at Haakonsvern on Monday 26 September" / Bjørn Arild Gram | Ministry of Defence
Defense Minister Bjørn Arild Gram will visit Bergen on 26 September.
"Gram will meet management and personnel at the Norwegian Navy's base at Haakonsvern. He will receive an orientation at the National Naval Operations Centre, visit the frigate squadron, Bogøytoppen, the minesweeper squadron and the corvette squadron. The Chief of the Norwegian Navy hosts the visit, which lasts the whole day."
Defense Minister Bjørn Arild Gram will visit Bergen on 26 September.
"Gram will meet management and personnel at the Norwegian Navy's base at Haakonsvern. He will receive an orientation at the National Naval Operations Centre, visit the frigate squadron, Bogøytoppen, the minesweeper squadron and the corvette squadron. The Chief of the Norwegian Navy hosts the visit, which lasts the whole day."
On 26 Sept 2022 Today, Defense Minister Bjørn Arild Gram is on his first visit to the Norwegian Navy. At Haakonsvern, he gets an insight into how the various squadrons and departments operate.
On 26 Sept 2022 State Secretary Eivind Vad Petersson attended a meeting with the marine insurance company Gard about challenges in connection with the sanctions against Russia.
On 26 Sept 2022 Norway cancels Coast Guard visit to Murmansk. An unofficial visit to the port of Murmansk previously agreed upon between FSB Border Guards and the Norwegian Joint Headquarters will not take place.
On 26 Sept 2022 NOR embassy in FIN: Good discussions in #Helsinki between the 🇳🇴 Total. Preparedness Commission #totalberedsapskommisjonen & 🇫🇮 @TKomitea on #ResilientCivilians, #Preparedness & #comprehensivesecurity.
On 26 Sept 2022 Norway oil safety regulator warns of threats from unidentified drones
On 26 Sept 2022 Norway calls for vigilance over unidentified drones near oil and gas fields
OPENING OF BALTIC PIPELINE (127, 225)
On 26 Sept 2022 The launching ceremony of the BalticPipe gas pipeline with participation of PM @MorawieckiM, PM of Denmark Mette Frederiksen & @prezydentpl, @AndrzejDuda. The Baltic Pipe is a strategic infrastructure project aimed at creating a new gas supply corridor on the European market. Instead of NOR PM a NOR Energy minister.
On 26 Sept 2022 Støre skips the opening of the new Baltic pipeline
DENMARK
On 26 Sept 2022 Norway calls for vigilance over unidentified drones near oil and gas fields
OPENING OF BALTIC PIPELINE (127, 225)
On 26 Sept 2022 The launching ceremony of the BalticPipe gas pipeline with participation of PM @MorawieckiM, PM of Denmark Mette Frederiksen & @prezydentpl, @AndrzejDuda. The Baltic Pipe is a strategic infrastructure project aimed at creating a new gas supply corridor on the European market. Instead of NOR PM a NOR Energy minister.
On 26 Sept 2022 Støre skips the opening of the new Baltic pipeline
DENMARK
BODSKOV VISITS SPECIAL OPERATIONAL COMMAND (225)
On 26 Sept 2022 Morten Bødskov: "@mfMortenVisit to the good people (and dog) in Denmark's Special Operations Command. What skills, overview and will to make a difference! Impressive work. #dkpol @forsvaretdk"
On 26 Sept 2022 The @TFK_Bundeswehr (Territorial Command of the Bundeswehr) has been put into service. The tasks assigned to the command are diverse. Lean structures speed up decision-making processes in order to support the Federal Government's ability to react and act, particularly in crisis situations.
SWEDEN
KAJA KALLAS WARNED AGAINST RUSSIAN THREATS, DEFLECTION? (220)
On 26 Sept 2022 Royal Central, King Carl XVI Gustaf, Queen Silvia, Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel will attend the Diplomatic Reception.
On 26 Sept 2022 Brittiska Ambassaden Stockholm, @UKinSweden: "Good neighbours... The British embassies work as a network in the Nordics and the Baltic states. Nice to have a meeting in Stockholm with visiting colleagues from 🇩🇰🇱🇹 to talk about cooperation in energy, research and climate."
On 26 Sept 2022 NATO exercises hybrid threats against renewable energy in Sweden. The world's first exercise in dealing with hybrid threats to renewable energy systems has just been carried out in Sweden. At the same time, Estonia's prime minister warns that Russia could cut off the Baltic countries. Last Thursday, Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas warned in a speech to the nation that Russia could disconnect the Baltics from the electricity grid.
ON THE DAY OF BLAST LEYEN MEETS STOLTENBERG (190)
WAS AD-HOC MEETING ABOUT UNCLEAR FUTURE COOPERATION? (189)
THESE TWO WILL BE INVCREMENTA IN THE MANAGEMENT/COVER-UP (047)
On 26 Sept 2022 - NATO/EU: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen met with Jens Stoltenberg, NATO Secretary General. (See the -3D Fridays urgent Stoltenberg´s request - on NATO web press release pages., 183, 189, 190)
On 26 Sept 2022 - NATO/EU: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen met with Jens Stoltenberg, NATO Secretary General. (See the -3D Fridays urgent Stoltenberg´s request - on NATO web press release pages., 183, 189, 190)
On 26 Sept 2022 Ursula von der Leyen, @vonderleyen: "Great to meet @jensstoltenberg again. We discussed Russia’s war of aggression and stepping up support for Ukraine. @NATO-EU cooperation contributes to security and stability, so we believe the time has come to agree a new Joint Declaration to take our partnership forward." (183, 189, 225)
On 26 Sept 2022: Admiral Rob Bauer @CMC_NATO: It was a pleasure to meet with the new Permanent Representatives to #NATO from BLG, DK, NED, NOR and the new FRA Military Representative today. I am looking forward to working together with you to keep our Alliance safe! (094)
On 26 Sept 2022 Anita Nergaard @NorwayAmbNATO A great honour to meet @NATO Secretary General @jensstoltenberg today to discuss key political & defense issues facing Allies and partners in these challenging times. #WeAreNATO @NorwayMFA (183)
On 26 Sept 2022 - NATO AWACS - @NATOAWACS 40 years @NATO E-3A AWACS in Geilenkirchen. NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg sent a video message on this occasion.#WeAreNATO #StrongerTogether (183)
On 26 Sept 2022 Anita Nergaard @NorwayAmbNATO A great honour to meet @NATO Secretary General @jensstoltenberg today to discuss key political & defense issues facing Allies and partners in these challenging times. #WeAreNATO @NorwayMFA (183)
On 26 Sept 2022 - NATO AWACS - @NATOAWACS 40 years @NATO E-3A AWACS in Geilenkirchen. NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg sent a video message on this occasion.#WeAreNATO #StrongerTogether (183)
POUND AFTER CRASHING REVERSES (202)
On 26 Sept 2022 According to the article, a phone hack revealed Truss sent a text to U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken a few minutes before the explosion saying “It’s done.” (119, 204, 225)
On 26 Sept 2022 Tory MPs furious with Liz Truss and Kwasi Kwarteng as pound crashes then reverses (202)
On 26 Sept 2022 UK, Russian defence officials meet in London; 26 Sep 2022 (19:01 GMT)
The UK’s chief of defence staff has held talks with the Russian defence attaché at the Ministry of Defence in London. Admiral Sir Tony Radakin and Colonel Maxim Elovik met as part of ongoing efforts to “strengthen military to military channels of communication” with Russia. (225)
THE PRAGUE SUMMIT (047)
On 26 Sept 2022 Speech by Executive Vice-President Timmermans at the Green Deal Summit in Prague. The only way we can increase our energy sovereignty over the long run is by no longer being dependent on hydrocarbons. (225)
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183 - NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg - another type of escalation - escalation beyond Ukraine
184 - Norway - Drones or Seagulls?
186 - DK - Christiansø harbor master about US ships189 - Ursula von der Leyen and the Nordstream affair
190 - Nordstream: Ursula von der Leyen meets with Jens Stoltenberg the day of the explosion
190 - Nordstream: Ursula von der Leyen meets with Jens Stoltenberg the day of the explosion
192 - The 6th and 7th of October 2022 - The Nordstream mop up news
193 - Astana S.E. Naryshkin statement about Nordstream
199 - Consistency of Russian claims about Nordstream affair
200 - US Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and the Nordstream affair
202 - Kwasi Kwarteng The -1 Day: "...if there is an exogenous, extreme event..."203 - Was the secrecy of the mission against Nordstream blown up already on 21-09-2022 just six days before the event?204 - US Secretary Antony Blinken and Nordstream Affair
208 - Consistency of non-Russian claims about Nordstream affair
211 - NETCOM: Enabling Decision Dominance! & Nordstream affair
213 - Collection of NATO related posts in the Nordstream Affair
214 - Mats Ljungqvist (implicitly) rejects Andromeda story
217 - Jonas Gahr Støre explains to the world why he is the Nordstream whistle-blower
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