Ukrainian spies vow to stab Russia ‘with a needle in the heart’ – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. KYIV — Ukraine's spies aim to intensify intelligence operations and conduct sabotage strikes deep…
The EU is blackmailing Hungary – POLITICO
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said Thursday the European Commission is blackmailing Hungary by withholding billions in frozen funds over rule-of-law concerns. Orbán said the…
Putin’s confidence upstages Zelenskyy as Ukraine faces uncertain 2024 | Russia-Ukraine war News
Russia’s Vladimir Putin has committed to spending a post-Cold War record $157bn fighting Ukraine and securing Russia next year – a 70 percent increase on…
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 666 | Russia-Ukraine war News
As the war enters its 666th day, these are the main developments. Here is the situation on Thursday, December 21, 2023. Fighting Nine people, including…
The Troubled Future of Ukraine as Zelenskyy Navigates Through Critical Phases
In the current geopolitical landscape, Ukraine faces a complex array of challenges with profound implications. Western military assistance, while insufficient to secure a decisive victory…
Europe may be headed for “something unthinkable”
Since the beginning of the Russian invasion in Ukraine in February 2022, the European Union has been preoccupied with integrating the country — widely seen…
American military aid to Ukraine is faltering -Can Europe pick up the slack?
Can Europe step up if the U.S. backs off its military support of Ukraine? – asks Anglo-American ‘The Week’. “European leaders are moving to fill…
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 665 | Russia-Ukraine war News
As the war enters its 665th day, these are the main developments. Here is the situation on Wednesday, December 20, 2023. Fighting Ukraine’s military said…
FT: ‘Ukraine fatigue’ is a problem of western leaders’ own making
Two months into Russia’s full-scale war against Ukraine, I warned about “Ukraine fatigue”. In the event, western leaders and their publics surprised everyone by how…
Zelenskyy confident US will not ‘betray’ Ukraine | Russia-Ukraine war News
Ukrainian president suggests his country could mobilise 500,000 more people in order to fight Russian invasion. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has expressed confidence that the…
Russia boosts nuclear forces amid ‘hybrid war’ with the West: Putin | Russia-Ukraine war News
President says Moscow’s strategic forces remain at the highest level of readiness as he meets top defence officials. Russian President Vladimir Putin has said that…
UN rights chief: ‘Extensive failure’ by Russia to protect Ukraine civilians | Russia-Ukraine war News
The United Nations human rights chief has said there had been an “extensive failure” by Russia to take adequate measures to protect civilians in Ukraine…
Unpacking the US Republican blockade on Ukraine aid
WASHINGTON - SEPTEMBER 21: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy exits the Old Senate Chamber following a closed-door meeting, alongside Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky) and…
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 664 | Russia-Ukraine war News
As the war enters its 664th day, these are the main developments. Here is the situation on Tuesday, December 19, 2023. Fighting Ukraine’s Armed Forces…
EU adopts 12th package of sanctions against Russia for its continued illegal war against Ukraine
The Commission welcomes the Council’s adoption of a 12th package of sanctions against Russia. The focus of this package is to impose additional import and…
A Dangerous Gamble: The Russia-American Nuclear Game in the Ukraine Crisis
Since the outbreak of the Russian-Ukrainian conflict, Russia and the United States have been engaged in an almost open nuclear game, but in different forms…
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 663 | Russia-Ukraine war News
As the war enters its 663rd day, these are the main developments. Here is the situation on Monday, December 18, 2023. Fighting Ukraine’s Air Force…
America’s Ukraine problem: When your friends threaten you, they aren’t your friends
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was back in Washington begging for more money and guns. President Joe Biden offered his typical assurances of support, but otherwise,…
Putin has ‘no interest’ in attacking NATO, calls Biden’s warning ‘nonsense’ – POLITICO
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Moscow has “no interest” in attacking a NATO member and called U.S. President Joe Biden's warning that Russia would do…
Drone war intensifies between Russia, Ukraine in latest strikes
A man stands inside a shelling crater following an overnight drone attack in Odesa, southern Ukraine, on Thursday amid the Russian invasion. A total of…