Iran has linked to Israel the killing in broad daylight of a Revolutionary Guard colonel
The unusual assassination of a colonel in the influential Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (known as the Revolutionary Guard) has shaken Tehran in the past 24...
Biden and 962 other Americans have been banned from entering Russia
Russia said Saturday that it has so far banned 963 Americans from entering the country - including President Joe Biden and other senior officials who...
How NATO member states are helping Ukraine
Each NATO country, as well as its Allies, helps Ukraine as much as it can and has enough political will. (more…)
“Moldova deserves membership”: Macron asked the EU to express its position quickly
French President Emmanuel Macron has said he wants the European Union to swiftly announce its position on Moldova's EU bid, Reuters reported. (more…)
Weapons for Ukraine: what Kyiv wants from Berlin
Germany already provides light weapons to Ukraine, but it should also supply heavy ones. What could they be? They have very specific demands from Ukraine....
Sweden takes a step toward NATO but without “permanent bases”
Sweden's ruling Social Democrats have backed the country's NATO membership. (more…)
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan undoubtedly has a distinctive style
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan undoubtedly has a distinctive style, and not just in government. (more…)
A new cause for tension between Syria and the United States
The Syrian Foreign Ministry has criticized the US decision to allow some foreign nationals to invest in areas of northern Syria that are beyond government...
According to the Russian Foreign Minister, the European Union is striving to follow in NATO’s footsteps
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov questioned the "innocence" of Ukraine's desire to join the European Union, which he described as an "aggressive military player", TASS...
Only Macron is trying to impose diplomacy instead of shooting
Try to buy a new car made in Europe. There is no anymore. (more…)
The EU hopes to impose an embargo on Russian oil in May
The European Union still hopes to be able to agree on a phased embargo on Russian oil this month, despite concerns about supplies to Eastern...
Vucic will convene the UN Security Council over Kosovo’s ambitions for the Council of Europe
Serbia plans to convene a meeting of the UN Security Council over Kosovo's intention to apply for membership in the Council of Europe, President Alexander...
Russia does not accept Ukrainian explanations for the gas cut
The Russian side denies the grounds for declaring force majeure in the transit of gas by the GTS operator of Ukraine in respect of part...
Declaring Russia a terrorist state could change the attitudes of neutral governments
Russia's war against Ukraine may have been started with some intentions - blitzkrieg, quick victory due to alleged military superiority, lack of resistance, and weak...
Biden pushes Xi Jinping into Putin’s arms
The United States is pushing China toward rapprochement with Russia amid the war in Ukraine and the deepening feud between Washington and Beijing, Britain's Daily...
Brussels changes oil embargo plan against Russia over Hungary, Slovakia, and the Czech Republic
The European Commission (EC) has proposed changes to its planned embargo on Russian oil to give Hungary, Slovakia, and the Czech Republic more time to...
What manipulation mechanisms does Putin use?
Vladimir Putin is following long-established rules for propaganda, writes the Swiss Neue Zurcher Zeitung (NCC). (more…)
Weapons for Ukraine: When you become a participant in the war
Political discussions on possible arms supplies to Ukraine are very heated in Germany. In this connection, a (still) hypothetical question arises: what legal consequences could...
Putin did not understand how Western institutions work
The war revealed another myth: the genius strategist Putin. This myth was not just local or regional - it became global. (more…)
European Commission: We do not know anyone who wants to pay for gas in rubles
"The European Commission has no information from any state or private company willing to pay [for gas in rubles]," EU Energy Commissioner Kadri Simson said...
Is Putin bluffing with his warning to the West?
The three Baltic states have been independent since the 1990s. And they want to stay that way. (more…)
The Russian army has no people to send without missing the other front lines
Lots of panics, but little danger. This is the conclusion of military experts on whether Russia is on the verge of opening a second front...
The clash between the IT armies of Ukraine and Russia
Every day at 5 is local time the channel the "Telegram" of the IT Army of hackers of Ukraine has updated the list of targets....
Russia is studying Moldova’s ability to react to possible Russian actions in the region
The time when we felt relatively safe in Moldova because of Ukraine's heroic resistance to Putin's aggression, including the great military success of sinking the...
Moldovan gambit
To date, it is clear that the Ukrainian crisis has begun to spread to southeastern Europe, and especially to the Black Sea region. (more…)
Is Putin’s magic over?
For many years, radical right-wing politicians in Europe have shown a strikingly warm attitude toward Putin's Russia. Will their position change with the Russian invasion...
Putin threatens “lightning strikes” in Ukraine’s intervention and warns the West about weapons
Russian President Vladimir Putin has threatened with a "lightning" response against anyone who could intervene "outside" the conflict. (more…)
What is the difference between the terms “plebiscite” and “referendum”
According to Michael Sandel, a professor at Harvard University: "The dialogue that is absent in modern politics is about the role of the market and...
Turkey does not approve of the idea of a NATO patrol mission in the Black Sea
Turkey disapproves of US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's idea of setting up a NATO patrol mission in the Black Sea, Defense Minister Hulusi Akar was...
US Secretary of State: Ukraine succeeds, Russia fails
Russia is failing to win in Ukraine, said US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken, DPA reported. (more…)
Ukraine can win the war if it has good equipment, said the US Secretary of Defense
Ukraine can win the war with Russia if it has good equipment, said US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin after a joint visit to Kyiv...
Why the United States is allocating a symbolic resource against the Kremlin in Ukraine
Especially for those who accuse me of uploading mocking material about the American president and generally "smashing liberals right now" while there is a war...
Russian propaganda in Europe
Russian military propaganda is a poison that has already penetrated the brains of millions of Russians and poisoned them from within. It kills people. (more…)
Macron increased his lead after the only debate before the runoff
You are dependent on Putin. You took a loan from a Russian bank. When you talk to Russia, you talk to your banker, that's the...
Macron to Le Pen: You depend on Mr. Putin
French President Emmanuel Macron and far-right candidate Marine Le Pen clashed in a heated election debate, the only one before Sunday's run-off, Reuters reported. (more…)
What will happen if Finland and Sweden join NATO?
If Finland joins NATO, the Alliance's border with Russia will double. On the other hand, NATO will be able to rely on one of the...
Cyprus wants rapid repatriation of illegal migrants
Cyprus wants to speed up the repatriation of illegal migrants, the online edition of the Cypriot newspaper Filelefteros reported. (more…)
What is the secret of Zelenski’s speeches?
Vladimir Zelenski's addresses are accurate, emotional, and effective. (more…)
Russia: Increased NATO military activity in the Scandinavian peninsula is worrying
Russia is concerned about the increased activity of NATO forces in the Scandinavian peninsula and sees risks of "unintentional incidents" in the region, Russian Ambassador...
The United States is convinced that the alliance with Japan is being monitored by China and North Korea
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and visiting US senators have reaffirmed their commitment to working together in a long-standing bilateral alliance amid heightened global tensions,...
Ukraine wants weapons to break the siege of Mariupol
Ukraine needs more weapons to break the siege of Mariupol. This was stated in a statement by Foreign Minister Dmitry Kuleba, reports the BBC. (more…)
Belarus introduces visa-free regime for EU neighbors
The State Border Committee of Belarus has authorized the introduction of a visa-free regime for citizens of neighboring EU countries. (more…)
Zelenski refused the visit of the German president
Ukrainian President Zelensky has refused a visit by German President Steinmeier to Kyiv, Bild reported. (more…)
Can Marin Le Pen win the election in France?
Five years ago, French analysts ruled out the possibility of Marin Le Pen being elected president. This is no longer the case. (more…)
Zelenski addressed the South Korean parliament
"Tens of thousands of people were probably killed in the Russian assault on the city of Mariupol in southeastern Ukraine." This was stated today by...
Expected: Macron and Le Pen in the runoff
Incumbent French President Emmanuel Macron will meet in a runoff with his rival Marine Le Pen, the BBC reports. (more…)
Five important things to follow in today’s vote in France
With polls showing a narrowing of the gap among the leading respondents, French voters begin the two-stage process of electing a president on April 10,...
Cars with Russian and Belarusian registration cannot enter the EU
The European Union has stopped the passage of vehicles registered in Russia and Belarus. (more…)
Guy Verhofstadt: Russia’s aggression in Ukraine will lead to a new world order
It is now clear that Russian aggression in Ukraine will lead to a new world order in which we will need a more integrated, wiser,...
Russia has threatened to destroy Finland: another independent state
Russia has threatened an independent state that it will be destroyed if it joins NATO. (more…)