Reports from pro-Kremlin media indicate that Ukraine’s security service has carried out a clandestine strike on a vital railway connection, linking Russia to China. Investigators have reportedly opened a criminal case into this attack. A senior Ukrainian official with direct knowledge of the operation informed POLITICO that the SBU set off a series of explosions …
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov faced criticism from Western diplomats while participating in international security talks in Skopje, North Macedonia. He pointed to NATO’s expansion to the East as a cause of war returning to Europe. Lavrov arrived in Skopje for meetings hosted by the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, but diplomats from …
Over 100 Russian doctors have penned an open letter, calling for the immediate release of an artist and musician sentenced to seven years in prison for swapping supermarket price tags with anti-war messages. The letter, addressed to President Vladimir Putin, warns that prison time could lead to a significant deterioration in the artist’s health and …
Paris, France (AP) — Melting glaciers are an “unprecedented challenge for humanity,” proclaimed French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday, emphasizing the need for cooperation among nations to cut down emissions, preserve the environment, and invest in scientific research on Earth’s icy ecosystems. This much-needed collaborative effort is being overshadowed by the ongoing warfare in Ukraine …
The Group of 7 (G7) industrial democracies are working towards a unified stance on the Israel-Hamas war. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and senior diplomats are focused on containing the worsening humanitarian crisis and preventing the spillover of fighting into the broader Middle East. The G7’s efforts come amid various global crises, including the …
WARSAW — The Polish truckers are staging a blockade at border crossings with Ukraine to demonstrate against an EU deal which permits easier access for Ukrainian drivers into the bloc at much cheaper prices. This protest follows the Polish government’s prohibition of Ukrainian grain imports to shield farmers from the inflow of inexpensive produce from …
In Washington, the President is facing the harsh reality of political limitations in two global conflicts. Despite substantial financial, military, and strategic aid, President Biden has observed with alarm that his influence in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the Ukrainian conflict is not as strong as anticipated. In Israel and Gaza, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has …
In an exclusive interview with “Meet the Press” that aired Sunday, Ukrainian President Volodomyr Zelenskyy extended an invitation to Donald Trump to visit Ukraine. This invitation follows Trump’s promise that he could end the war between Russia and Ukraine within 24 hours if re-elected in 2024. Zelenskyy expressed doubts about Trump’s claim, stating, “For me, …
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni recently engaged in an intriguing conversation during a prank call with two renowned Russian comedians, who cleverly disguised themselves as African leaders. This amusing incident occurred on September 18 and had Meloni discussing “a lot of tiredness” regarding the ongoing war in Ukraine. Interestingly, she hinted at having potential solutions …
There is criticism directed towards Ukraine for their prolonged efforts in winning the conflict, while others question if they can win at all. The situation seems to be at a standstill, resembling the attrition-based warfare of World War I, with heavy artillery but limited maneuverability. Given that many Ukrainians have received training from NATO allies, …