War in Ukraine
President Vladmir Putin travelled to Iran for his first ever trip in international waters since Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine. The president of Iran, Ebrahim Raisi, met with Putin in Tehran, al
Jul. 20, 2022
War in Ukraine
The patrol police department of the National Police of Ukraine has been preparing for a full-scale Russian invasion since as far back as 2014. That was when Vladimir Putin’s forces annexed Crimea and
Jul. 20, 2022
War in Ukraine
On Tuesday, the White House said that Russia’s decision to annex more territory in Ukraine involves similar methods used in the annexation of Crimea in 2014. The procedures which Russia are arranging
Jul. 20, 2022
On July 19, multiple Ukrainian media outlets reported that Hungary, which has distanced itself from Russia’s war on Ukraine, had decided to allow the transit of weapons to Ukraine via its territory. H
Jul. 20, 2022
The European Commission on Wednesday, July 20, urged EU countries to reduce demand for natural gas by 15 percent over the coming months to secure winter stocks and defeat Russian “blackmail”. Announci
Jul. 20, 2022
War in Ukraine
In December 1988, Pan Am flight 103 exploded over the Scottish town of Lockerbie, killing 270 people. Most of the dead were students taking advantage of discounted travel from Europe to the U.S. for t
Jul. 20, 2022
War in Ukraine
It is often suggested that Russia will be different once Vladimir Putin, portrayed as the ultimate villain du jour, has faded from the political scene. However, with the military aggression ongoing, i
Jul. 20, 2022
War in Ukraine
– Russian fire pounds Ukraine, as Putin announces ‘progress’ on grain exports – Russian shelling pounded eastern and southern Ukraine as President Vladimir Putin said Moscow would only ease the path f
Jul. 20, 2022
War in Ukraine
– Ukraine MPs back security purge – In its largest political shake-up since Russia invaded, Ukraine’s lawmakers endorse President Volodymyr Zelensky’s shock decision to sack the country’s top prosecut
Jul. 19, 2022
War in Ukraine
Ukraine will end diplomatic ties with Belarus if its troops cross the border in favor of Russia’s illegal invasion, foreign minister Dmyktro Kuleba has said in an interview with Forbes magazine. Dmykt
Jul. 19, 2022
War in Ukraine
There is an operational pause on the frontline, yet heavy local battles are on-going, Russia is continuing to terrorize peaceful cities and is trying to organize an attack on the information front usi
Jul. 19, 2022
The European Union has unveiled a new project dubbed the European Diplomatic Academy, a specialized institution for aspiring diplomats. The initiative was announced during EU top diplomat Josep Borrel
Jul. 19, 2022
War in Ukraine
When Moscow-installed authorities in the southeastern Ukrainian city of Melitopol began distributing Russian passports, mother-of-two Olesya Novitskaya did not hesitate. “I think we will all live in R
Jul. 19, 2022
War in Ukraine
Key Takeaways The Russian Ministry of Defense’s meeting with the leadership of the Eastern grouping of forces in Ukraine suggests that the Kremlin will not focus on seizing Slovyansk at this stage of
Jul. 19, 2022
War in Ukraine
Iran’s president will host his Russian and Turkish counterparts on Tuesday for talks on the Syrian war in a three-way summit overshadowed by fallout from the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The summit is
Jul. 19, 2022
War in Ukraine
During the President’s Friday, July 15 video address, whilst reminding citizens to obey air raid warnings, Volodymyr Zelensky said that the “invaders understand that we are gradually becoming stronger
Jul. 18, 2022
This past Sunday, July 17, Ukraine marked the solemn eight-year anniversary of Malaysian Air flight MH17 that was downed over eastern Ukraine killing all on board. The attack killed 298 people, repres
Jul. 18, 2022
War in Ukraine
Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba on Monday warned his EU counterparts against any temptation to loosen their sanctions against Russia or give in to the demands of President Vladimir Putin. “Ba
Jul. 18, 2022
War in Ukraine
During the full-scale invasion, Russia has lost more than 30% of its land combat effectiveness, so Ukraine’s army absolutely believes it will win the war. “They [Ukraine] are absolutely clear that the
Jul. 18, 2022
– EU meets on new Russia sanctions – EU foreign ministers meet to discuss imposing more sanctions on Russia, including the possibility of banning gold purchases from the country. The EU has so far ap
Jul. 18, 2022