Russia will be a major threat to NATO after Ukraine war, Finland’s Defense Minister says

Hakkanen, speaking before a meeting of NATO defense ministers, also said Russia is consuming military resources at a rapid pace. (FILE/AFP)
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Updated 23 October 2025
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Russia will be a major threat to NATO after Ukraine war, Finland’s Defense Minister says

BRUSSELS: Russia will continue to be a major threat to NATO after the war in Ukraine ends, Finland’s Defense Minister Antti Hakkanen told reporters on Wednesday, adding that they had seen a new build-up of Russian forces.
Hakkanen, speaking before a meeting of NATO defense ministers, also said Russia is consuming military resources at a rapid pace and is becoming increasingly reliant on China.


Maduro blasts US seizure of Venezuela oil tanker as act of ‘naval piracy’

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Maduro blasts US seizure of Venezuela oil tanker as act of ‘naval piracy’

Caracas, Dec 11, 2025 : Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on Thursday slammed the US seizure of an oil tanker from his country, calling it an act of “naval piracy” that escalated tensions between Washington and Caracas.
“They kidnapped the crew, stole the ship and have inaugurated a new era, the era of criminal naval piracy in the Caribbean,” Maduro said at a presidential event, adding “Venezuela will secure all ships to guarantee the free trade of its oil around the world.”