World
OPINION: A New Year Resolution: Democracy Needs to be Properly Appreciated and Defended
2023 is a year when liberal democracy will continue to be tested to its limits – it must be defended.
Jan. 1, 2023
War in Ukraine
Borrell: EU Resolved to Continue Standing by Ukraine in 2023
In 2022, the EU provided financial assistance to Ukraine in the amount of EUR 19 billion
Jan. 1, 2023
War in Ukraine
Scholz Assures Ukraine of Further Support in His New Year's Message
The chancellor said that Putin is waging an "imperialist war of aggression in the middle of Europe."
Dec. 31, 2022
War in Ukraine
Russia Grants Tax Amnesty for Soldiers in Ukraine
The new measure concerns all those fighting in the four Ukrainian territories Russia has declared as its own.
Dec. 31, 2022
War in Ukraine
OPINION: Book Review: ‘Invasion: The Inside Story of Russia’s Bloody War and Ukraine’s Fight for Survival’ by Luke Harding
Harding’s ninth book presents an eye-opening travelogue of the war using frank accounts of ordinary Ukrainians; and offers a reality check on foreign policy.
Dec. 31, 2022
War in Ukraine
Olympics chief: Russia Sanctions Must Remain in 2023
IOC president Thomas Bach said Ukrainian athletes had the Olympic Movement's full solidarity.
Dec. 31, 2022
War in Ukraine
Reznikov Addresses Russians
Defense Minister: week left before Kremlin shuts borders, imposes martial law.
Dec. 31, 2022
Fashion
Vivienne Westwood - Punk Iconoclast Fashion Designer with a Heart and Conscience
Punk Fashion Designer Vivienne Westward Opposed Russia's War Against Ukraine.
Dec. 30, 2022
War in Ukraine
Putin Tells Xi He Wants to Ramp up Military Cooperation
China has sought to position itself as neutral over the conflict but has offered diplomatic backing to its strategic ally Russia.
Dec. 30, 2022
Football
Pele - King of Football, Friend of Ukraine, Dies Aged 82
Brazilian soccer icon Pele, regarded by many aficionados as the greatest ever, was also an opponent of Russia’s war against Ukraine. He leaves behind a great legacy both on and off the field.
Dec. 30, 2022
War in Ukraine
Biden Signs $1.7 Trillion US Government Spending Bill
The bill includes $45 billion in emergency military and economic aid for Ukraine.
Dec. 30, 2022
War in Ukraine
Air Defences Activated Near Key Russia Airbase, Far from Ukraine Border
This month the Engels base has already been targeted twice in deadly attacks that Moscow blames on Ukraine.
Dec. 29, 2022
War in Ukraine
OPINION: Protection From Russia – an Obligation in 2023 as Well
When Russia is defeated and peace returns to Ukraine, Moscow will have to come to terms with the actions that have made it a pariah. And its neighbors will still need to be wary.
Dec. 29, 2022
Putin
EXPLAINED: Another Putin Critic ‘Falls to his Death’ – But How Many Others Have Taken a Deadly Tumble?
Russian businessman-turned-politician Pavel Antov has “fallen to his death.” But he isn’t the only Putin critic to die under mysterious circumstances this year.
Dec. 28, 2022
Europe
OPINION: Macron’s NATO Emulation Attempt is Dangerous
The French President’s new initiative could result in the Kremlin benefitting from existing transatlantic divisions
Dec. 28, 2022
War in Ukraine
American Economist on Why This War Might Be Straw that Breaks Russia’s Empire Dreams
Taking a hard look at the realities of Ukraine and Russia since independence, Alexeev sees reason for Ukraine to ‘keep the faith,’ and for Russia to be concerned.
Dec. 28, 2022
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