Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 703 | Russia-Ukraine war News
As the war enters its 703rd day, these are the main developments. Here is the situation on Saturday, January 27, 2024. Fighting Russian President Vladimir…
Biden delays consideration of new natural gas export terminals, citing climate risk
WASHINGTON — The Biden administration is delaying consideration of new natural gas export terminals in the United States, even as gas shipments to Europe and Asia…
EU threatens to silence Hungary if it blocks Ukrainian funds – POLITICO
On Ukraine, the Euroskeptic and pro-Russian Orbán said from the start of the war that Kyiv and Moscow should work on a mediated solution. With…
Putin accuses Kyiv of downing Russia military plane carrying Ukraine POWs – POLITICO
He claimed the Russian army detected two missile launches from Ukraine-controlled areas that hit the plane. “Most likely, it was American Patriot systems or European,…
The role played by BRICS in responding to international challenges by strengthening global governance
Building a more comprehensive, closer, pragmatic and inclusive BRICS partnership is intended to achieve stronger, greener and healthier global development. The international situation is currently…
Russia’s Putin says ‘obvious’ Ukraine shot down plane over Belgorod | Russia-Ukraine war News
Moscow and Kyiv trade blame after Ilyushin Il-76 plane crashed, reportedly killing 65 Ukrainian POWs said to be on board. Russian President Vladimir Putin has…
Geopolitics is moving North Korea’s way
In less than three years, the erosion in the US hegemony that began cascading with the defeat in Afghanistan in August 2021 spread to Eurasia,…
Rumors Ukrainian General Zaluzhny Will Soon be Fired -Replaced by GRU’s Budanov
While the Ukrainian army may be able to delay the Russians, it lacks any ability to stop them cold. If Ukraine tries to bring in…
Russian court extends detention of US journalist Gershkovich | News
Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich was arrested on espionage charges, which he denies. A court in Moscow has extended the pretrial detention of Wall…
Blinken Playing Catch Up with China and Russia in Africa
Anthony J. Blinken, the U.S. Secretary of State, visited Cape Verde, Côte d’Ivoire, Nigeria and Angola from Jan. 21-26 to strengthen the relationship between the…
Europe’s master plan to counter Elon Musk’s Starlink – POLITICO
But Russia's invasion changed the debate. It showed that Starlink became a critical means of defense for Kyiv's beleaguered forces as other comms systems were…
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 702 | Russia-Ukraine war News
As the war enters its 702nd day, these are the main developments. Here is the situation on Friday, January 26, 2024. Ilyushin-76 plane crash Russia…
Putin attacking NATO? No chance, says Lithuanian general – POLITICO
Lithuanian Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis seems more alert to the possibility of a Russian attack. “Yes, we're convinced that a real war is a likely possibility,”…
Ukraine to probe Belgorod crash as Russia questions future prisoner swaps | Russia-Ukraine war News
Russia claims Ukraine shot down military transport plane in Belgorod, killing 65 Ukrainian prisoners of war on board. Ukraine has opened a criminal investigation into…
Turkey’s Erdoğan signs off on Sweden’s NATO bid – POLITICO
Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan today signed into law Sweden's accession to NATO. "Welcome Türkiye’s approval of the ratification of Sweden’s NATO accession," Swedish Prime Minister…
Ukraine disses HBO for hiring pro-Putin Serb to star in The White Lotus – POLITICO
“HBO, is it all right for you to work with a person who supports genocide & violates international law?” was the ministry’s incredulous query. Earlier…
Why is NATO preparing for World War III?
Prioritising remilitarisation over economic growth is dangerously short-sighted. If the UK and US tried to take on the four countries on Shapps’s blacklist there would…
Darya Trepova sentenced to 27 years after St Petersburg cafe bombing which killed war blogger Vladlen Tatarsky
A woman charged over the bombing of a Russian cafe last April which killed a prominent military blogger has been sentenced to 27 years.Key points:Darya…
Russia jails nationalist critic Igor Girkin for four years over ‘extremism’ | Russia-Ukraine war News
Igor Girkin has accused President Vladimir Putin and the army top brass of not pursuing the Ukraine war effectively enough. A court in Russia has…
As Trump looms, top EU politician calls for European nuclear deterrent – POLITICO
Facing the potential return of Donald Trump to the White House, the head of the EU's biggest political grouping is calling for Europeans to prepare…