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EXPLAINED: New Diplomatic Fallout Between Baku, Moscow – What Happened?
The recent killing of Azeris in Russian police raids – and the fallout – marks the latest chapter of the deteriorating ties between Baku and Moscow.
June 30, 2025
Russia
US Greenlights Rosatom Bid to Build Nuclear Plant in Hungary
Russia’s state energy giant Rosatom is to build two additional units with VVER-1200 reactors for Hungary’s Paks-2 nuclear plant project which lifts sanctions against the company.
June 30, 2025
Russia
‘We Can’t Rule Out a Color Revolution’: Russia Warns West Against Backing Serbia Protests
The protests, which began more than six months ago, escalated sharply over the weekend, with tens of thousands rallying in central Belgrade, demanding the resignation of Vučić.
June 30, 2025
Hungary
Opposition Mocks Orbán, Calling Him ‘King of European Pride’ After Massive Budapest Parade
Organizers of the event put the number of participants at between 180,000 and 200,000, making it the biggest Pride march the Hungarian capital has seen in the 30 years of the event.
June 30, 2025
Serbia
Serbian Police Dismantle Anti-Govt Protesters’ Barricades
Thousands of people blocked major roads in Belgrade and other Serbian cities late on Sunday to protest at police handling of a mass anti-government demonstration on Saturday.
June 30, 2025
Georgia
OPINION: The South Caucasus Powder Keg
The war between Israel and Iran has diverted attention from Russia’s revanchism and aggression. But it is imperative that the West’s focus revert back to Ukraine and the South Caucasus.
June 30, 2025
Russia
‘We Came to Make Shampoo and Fix Teeth’: Africans Captured Fighting for Russia
Two men from Cameroon say they came to work in Russia but were forced into the army, put in uniform, sent to war, before surrendering to Ukrainian forces.
June 30, 2025
War in Ukraine
‘Putin Doesn’t Want Negotiations, He Wants Capitulation’ – German FM Says During Kyiv Visit
Johann Wadephul also warned that Russia is betting on a weakening of Western support and is determined to achieve “conquest and submission at any cost.”
June 30, 2025
Drones
Russian Drone Attack Injures Eight, Sparks Fires Across Kharkiv Region
The Kharkiv region has faced near-daily Russian attacks in recent weeks, as Moscow continues to target civilian and energy infrastructure amid its broader offensive in the northeast.
June 30, 2025
Ukraine
OPINION: From Hughesovka to the Humber: Can the UK Fund Ukrainian Rare-Earth Explorations?
As a counterweight to China’s near monopoly on rare earth mineral resources, the UK would be wise to work with Ukraine and gain a foothold in its rich soil.
June 30, 2025
Russia
‘A Tool in the Toolbox’ – US Senator Says His Russian-Sanctions Bill Has Trump’s Support
“My bill has 84 co-sponsors,” Senator Graham said. “It would allow the president to put tariffs on China and India and other countries to stop them from supporting Putin’s war machine.”
June 30, 2025
War in Ukraine
Pope Expresses Solidarity With ‘Martyred Ukraine’
In his address at St. Peter’s Basilica, Pope Leo said, “I share your sorrow for the prisoners and victims of this senseless war.”
June 30, 2025
Putin
‘Mr Nobody’ Gambles All With Film on Kremlin Propaganda
A Russian school worker and a Denmark-based US filmmaker directed what became “Mr. Nobody Against Putin,” an award-winning 90-minute documentary which exposes the intensity of Russian propaganda.
June 30, 2025
NATO
OPINION: No, America Didn’t Provoke Russia – We Enabled It
Those who claim NATO enlargement was responsible for Russian aggression have it backwards. Russian aggression has been consistently fueled by the West’s reluctance to confront it.
June 29, 2025
War in Ukraine
Zelensky Signs Decree to Withdraw Ukraine From Landmine Ban Treaty
In recent months, several NATO countries bordering Russia and Belarus have reconsidered their participation in the treaty, citing rising security threats.
June 29, 2025
War in Ukraine
OPINION: In Honor of my Sister – A Proud British Lady and Ukrainian Patriot
Being invited to Buckingham Palace to a Royal Garden Party and receiving awards in Ukraine for her volunteer work says something and deserves a word of praise.
June 29, 2025
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