Europe
War in Ukraine
China's absence was seen as a handicap in any effective message emerging from the talks, because Beijing is seen as one of the only third parties with any perceived leverage with the Kremlin’s walls.
Jan. 10, 00:49
War in Ukraine
In a joint statement, Secretary of State Antony Blinken was joined by EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell and 47 foreign ministers in condemning the alleged transfer.
Jan. 9, 23:52
War in Ukraine
On Monday, less than half of the kamikaze drones, ballistic and cruise missiles launched by Russia were shot down, leading some to fear that Ukraine’s ammunition is already getting lower.
Jan. 9, 19:54
War in Ukraine
Russians fail to get a fake-news propaganda exhibit on the Ukrainian city of Mariupol that they destroyed and occupied shown in Italy.
Jan. 9, 19:18
Ukraine
Ukraine has entered heating season 2023-24 better prepared, with improved air defenses and reinforced energy site security, while satisfying crucial milestones in its European integration efforts.
Jan. 9, 16:11
Europe
Ahead of the second anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion, President Zelensky will pay a two-day visit to Switzerland according to the Tages-Anzeiger German-language news site.
Jan. 9, 16:06
Putin
Military enlistment offices in Russia have begun issuing the first war veterans’ certificates to former mercenaries of the Wagner group, which mutinied against the Ministry of Defense last year.
Jan. 8, 22:55
Russia
Nikolai Vasilyev, whose rap name is VACIO, had attended a “nearly-naked” party where he had worn a sock over his penis.
Jan. 8, 21:20
Some fear that Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, whose been accused of violating democratic norms and the closest EU leader to Moscow, would lead the European Council if no one else is voted in.
Jan. 8, 17:40
Germany
Germany announced its latest military aid package for Ukraine on Thursday, Jan. 4, that contained enhanced air defense capability that included the Skynex air defense system.
Jan. 8, 14:27
Ukraine
Not even in wartime does the music stop. True to its historical links with Italy, the Odesa Conservatory has established links with Lucca, its twin musical city.
Jan. 8, 09:44
Ukraine
Along with fighting vehicles and tanks, the aid includes the IRIS-T air defense missiles, which have been essential in preventing Russian missiles from hitting Ukrainian cities.
Jan. 4, 23:29
War in Ukraine
Moscow's forces fired multiple North Korean ballistic missiles into Ukraine as part of a mass aerial attack on Jan. 2, White House spokesperson John Kirby said.
Jan. 4, 21:15
NATO
According to the researcher, GPS signals significantly deteriorate over NATO countries near the southern Baltic Sea, and the source of the deterioration appears to be Kaliningrad.
Jan. 4, 18:50
War in Ukraine
Wednesday was the first day of relative quiet for Ukrainian cities since Dec. 29, when the Kremlin began a mass bombardment. Kyiv's so far shot down most of Russia's missiles.
Jan. 3, 19:09
NATO
NATO has announced that it would assist members in procuring 1,000 Patriot missiles as part of the European Sky Shield Initiative (ESSI) as Russia launches massive air assaults on Ukraine.
Jan. 3, 18:23