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The rights situation in Sudan continues to deteriorate, with ongoing clampdowns against protesters and an increasing number of attacks on civilians in Darfur. Ongoing international scrutiny is key, and time of the essence.

NATO must continue to maintain that unity and readiness to prevent Russian aggression in the Baltic region.

Vice Adm. Stuart Munsch was nominated by President Joe Biden for promotion to admiral and leadership of U.S. Naval Forces Europe, U.S. Naval Forces Africa and Allied Joint Forces Command, Naples, the Pentagon said in a statement.

DURRES, Albania — The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109) arrived in Durres, Albania for a scheduled port visit, May 28, 2022.

Set against the backdrop of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, as well as Sweden and Finland's NATO membership applications, BALTOPS has particular importance this year.

It has been 102 days since Russia began its brutal invasion of Ukraine. Despite tensions rising, NATO began naval exercises in the Baltic Sea along with aspiring members Finland and Sweden. Spain and the U.K. promised Kyiv weaponry with Russian President Vladimir Putin retaliating with a warning that Moscow would hit new targets if it continued.

The United States has put into motion plans, years in the making, to turn Sweden and Finland into frontline states in the war against Russia.

Naval Striking and Support Forces NATO (STRIKFORNATO) and US Sixth Fleet (SIXTHFLT) concluded the NATO-led Neptune Shield 2022 (NESH22) from STRIKFORNATO’s Joint Operations Centre in Oeiras, Portugal featuring several "first-ever" events.

Naval Forces of NATO and U.S. Sixth Fleet concluded the exercise NEPTUNE SHIELD 2022.

Naval Forces of NATO and U.S. Sixth Fleet concluded the exercise NEPTUNE SHIELD 2022.