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Thousands in Moldova Rally Demanding Union with Romania

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Two separate protest demonstrations take place in Chisinau, Moldavian capital. Thousands of protesters rallied Sunday against Moldova’s government at two separate demonstrations in the nation’s capital Chisinau, a RIA Novosti correspondent reported. Civic platform Dignity and Truth (DA) claimed that its rally in the city’s central square drew around 10,000 participants. Demonstrators with Romanian... 

NATO launches massive drills in Europe to "deter Russian threats"

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Workers installing tents at Zaragoza Air Base, Spain, for NATO’s massive Exercise Trident Juncture due to be held in September 2015. The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) has launched massive military drills across Europe, in what is seen as a move to deter alleged threats from Russia in the region. According to reports on Tuesday, Germany, Italy, Bulgaria and Romania are currently hosting... 

US general warns Russia not to create crisis

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US Army Chief of Staff General Ray Odierno has warned Russia not to create a crisis in Eastern Europe, saying his country is prepared for any possible conflict. “We hope that the Russians wouldn’t (create a crisis), but we always must be prepared,” the general told the Wall Street Journal. Gen. Odierno also noted that the United States is planning to increase its presence in the eastern European... 

Thousands of Supporters of Moldova-Romania Reunion Rally in Chisinau

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About 2,000 activists gathered in the Moldovan capital of Chisinau on Sunday to show support of Moldova’s reunification with Romania. The activists carried flags of Romania and the European Union, sang the Romanian anthem and held signs promoting the unification. The rally was organized by several groups headed by the Actiunea 2012 (Action 2012). Between 10,000 and 25,000 people were expected... 

US deploying heavy weaponry near Russia

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US tanks in Narva, Estonia, near the Russian border. Washington plans to station hardware, including tanks and armored vehicles, in a number of European countries, Defense Secretary Ash Carter announced on Tuesday. Nukes withdrawn in the 1980s will not return to Europe. Bulgaria, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, and Romania will be hosting the new hardware, and it will be possible to move it around... 

East Europe requests US army equipment to counter Russia

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Warsaw and Vilnius are in talks with Washington about the permanent stationing of US army equipment warehouses, officials from the two countries said. Heavy weapons may be stored in the Baltic States, Romania, Bulgaria and possibly Hungary. The Polish Defense Ministry tweeted that during his recent visit to Washington Defense Minister Tomasz Siemoniak was given assurances that a final decision on... 

Bodies Of US Soldiers Killed In Ukraine Float Ashore In Florida

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A curious insert placed into today’s Ministry of Defense (MoD) report for President Putin states that the bodies of a number of US Marines killed during last months Battle of Debaltseve have begun “mysteriously” appearing upon a Gulf of Mexico beach in Florida. According to this report, the MoD reported last month that the Obama regime had “effectively abandoned” at least 150 US troops embedded... 

Russia Cuts Off European Gas Supplies, Starts Selling Dollars

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Vladimir Putin has been silent lately. But if anyone thought he had been shamed into defeat or marginalized, then think again. In the last few hours Russia has announced two key strategic decisions that show they are not going to stand idly by while their economy and way of life are destroyed by Western forces. First, presumably in response to stiff sanctions leveled by the United States and the European... 

Romania's new president urges end to corruption

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Newly-elected Romanian President Klaus Iohannis Shortly after being sworn in as Romania’s new president, Klaus Iohannis has called on politicians to make efforts to uproot corruption in the country. Iohannis made the remarks on Sunday while addressing the Romanian parliament after his swearing-in ceremony. The new president said there is no path for Romania other than becoming a nation “rid of... 

Romanian Experts Reveal Android Watches Vulnerability

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For this proof-of-concept, a Nexus 4 Android phone equipped with Android L Developer Preview and Samsung Gear Live (pictured) were used – and hackers could read messages sent to the watch. They are touted as the next bit thing in technology smartwatches that can keep you up to date right from your wrist. However, Romanian experts from famous Bitdefender Antivirus have warned they could also be... 

US threatens Russia with nuke missiles

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US warships launch a coordinated volley of missiles. The Pentagon has threatened Russia with redeploying nuclear cruise missiles to Europe, accusing Moscow of violating two arms control treaties. “We don’t have ground-launched cruise missiles in Europe now obviously because they’re prohibited by the treaty,” said Brian McKeon, principal deputy undersecretary for policy at the Department of... 

Romania elects 2014 president of German descent

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Newly elected president of Romania 2014, Klaus Werner Iohannis of German descent. Romania has finally come to its senses and elected Klaus Werner Iohannis as its next president, the current mayor of former cultural capital of Europe, Sibiu, which is of German descent. Romania is one of the most poorest and corrupted nations in Europe alongside with the likes of Bulgaria, Albania and Moldova, competing... 

NATO approves new East Europe 4000 troops spearhead force

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A new rapid reaction force, likely numbering at least 4,000 and ready to be deployed within 48 hours, will be created in Eastern Europe, after a decision by the 28 NATO member states following a conference in Wales. “This is a demonstration of our solidarity and resolve,” said NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen as the summit, largely dedicated to Ukraine, and attended by the country’s... 

2 NATO warships heading to Black Sea

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The guided-missile destroyer USS Ross A US Navy destroyer and a French frigate are expected to enter the waters of the Black Sea next week, a diplomatic and military source said. “Two NATO warships at once will arrive in the Black Sea on September 3. They are US Navy’s destroyer USS Ross and frigate, Commandant Birot, of the naval forces of France,” the unnamed source told RIA-Novosti news agency. There’s... 

MH17 was downed by Ukrainian MiG-29, Romanian expert says

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Romanian military expert, pilot and former deputy commander of Otopeni military airport, Valentin Vasilescu, presented his version of the tragedy of the Malaysian Boeing in the sky over Ukraine. According to the expert, the plane was shot down by Ukrainian MiG-29, possibly piloted by Polish pilot. Valentin Vasilescu refutes the theory, according to which the plane had been shot down by surface-to-air... 
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