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OPINION: Unfit for Purpose: OSCE Cannot Bring Peace to Ukraine and Moldova
The OSCE should revamp itself and act to end frozen conflicts and promote security in Europe instead of tolerating Russian aggression and blockage of its mission.
Dec. 15, 2023
War in Ukraine
Orban Links Ukraine Aid to Release of All EU Funds for Hungary
The bloc wanted to provide an additional 50 billion euros to support Kyiv over the next four years, a plan Hungary's nationalist leader blocked early on Friday in a crunch summit at Brussels.
Dec. 15, 2023
Putin
ANALYSIS: Putin’s ‘Direct Line’ Broadcast Just Another Put-Up Job
Every second of Vladimir Putin’s annual televised Q&A was probably choreographed including the “angry” text messages that flashed up on the video screen behind him.
Dec. 15, 2023
War in Ukraine
Japan Expands Sanctions over Russia's Ukraine Invasion
Tokyo added to its sanctions list 57 organisations in Russia and six others in countries including the United Arab Emirates, Armenia, Syria and Uzbekistan.
Dec. 15, 2023
Ukraine
Orban Blocks EU Aid for Ukraine After Membership Talks Agreed
The blockage from Orban -- Russia's best friend in the EU -- dealt a blow to Kyiv only hours after they had celebrated the bloc taking the symbolic step of agreeing to open membership talks.
Dec. 15, 2023
War in Ukraine
On Surprise German Visit, Zelensky Urges 'Vital Support'
The visit came as Ukraine said it had taken delivery of a Patriot air defence system provided to Kyiv from Germany, in the wake of increasing aerial attacks by Moscow.
Dec. 14, 2023
Ukraine
EU Must Open Accession Negotiations With Ukraine, Says European Parliament President
Elsewhere, Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban threatened Thursday to veto an EU plan to boost aid and open membership talks.
Dec. 14, 2023
HUR
Russia Appointed a New Commander for Flagship Moskva Six Months After Ukraine Sank It
The missile cruiser Moscow suffered a precise strike from Ukrainian Neptune missiles on April 13, 2022, leading to its sinking the following day.
Dec. 14, 2023
War in Ukraine
5 Dubious Highlights from Putin’s Big End of Year Speech
The 71-year-old Russian leader brushed off nearly two years of Western sanctions and reaffirmed his maximalist goals in Ukraine.
Dec. 14, 2023
Budanov
Ukrainian Intelligence Chief Budanov Placed on Wanted List by Russian Interior Ministry
This marks the latest in a series of legal actions taken by the Russian Investigative Committee against Major General Budanov the head of Kyiv’s HUR.
Dec. 14, 2023
War in Ukraine
‘Real Risk’ Putin Won’t Stop with Ukraine: NATO Chief
Jens Stoltenberg’s warning also came at the same moment Putin said his troops were progressing along most of the front line in Ukraine.
Dec. 14, 2023
US
Russia Upholds Detention of WSJ Reporter Gershkovich
Evan Gershkovich was arrested during a reporting trip at the end of March in the Urals city of Yekaterinburg.
Dec. 14, 2023
Kremlin
'We'll March on Russia’ – Russian Soldiers Furious with Kremlin Over Lack of Leave
After nearly two years on the front lines, some Russian soldiers are voicing serious frustrations with authorities and even suggestions of mutiny.
Dec. 14, 2023
War in Ukraine
EXPLAINED: What to Expect from Putin’s Big Annual Press Conference
Part of the event will be Direct Line, a carefully choreographed call-in televised show that he has held annually – except for last year’s which was cancelled.
Dec. 14, 2023
Ukraine
Orban Says EU Can't Yet Discuss Ukraine Membership
Orban stands in the way of Ukraine's hopes for 50 billion euros ($54 billion) in financial aid and progress towards its goal of one day joining the bloc.
Dec. 14, 2023
Ukraine
5 Crucial EU/Ukraine Developments You Need to Know from Wednesday
Macron’s “enduring support,” Orban and the “terrible mistake,” Zelensky’s retort, Nordic support and Germany’s “sustainable” aid.
Dec. 13, 2023
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