Ukraine plans response as battle turns into ‘post-apocalyptic’ Avdiivka

Ukraine plans response as battle turns into ‘post-apocalyptic’ Avdiivka

NATO slams Putin for ‘dangerous and irresponsible’ rhetoric EU urges Belarus not to host Russian nuclear weapons Avdiivka becomes “post-apocalyptic”, the city closes -official Russia shoots down Ukrainian drone south of Moscow, 3 injured KYIV, March 27 (Reuters) – The commander of Ukraine’s ground forces said on Monday Kiev was planning its next move after … Read more

Hungary: critics complicate cooperation with the West

Hungary: critics complicate cooperation with the West

UNITED NATIONS (AP) – The West’s constant criticism of Hungary on democratic and cultural issues means that the right-wing government of the small European country reluctant to offer support on practical issues, in particular the strengthening of NATO against Russia, said the Hungarian foreign minister. In an interview with The Associated Press, Hungarian Foreign Minister … Read more

NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg hails Norway’s ‘significant’ military aid to Ukraine

NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg hails Norway’s ‘significant’ military aid to Ukraine

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg welcomed Norway’s financial and military assistance to Ukraine, a day after a delivery of eight German-made Leopard tanks from Oslo arrived in the country. “I welcome Norway’s significant financial, humanitarian and military assistance to Ukraine,” Stoltenberg said Friday during a joint press conference in Brussels with Norway’s prime minister. Jonas … Read more

Biden and Trudeau united against authoritarian regimes after China-Russia summit

Biden and Trudeau united against authoritarian regimes after China-Russia summit

OTTAWA, March 24 (Reuters) – U.S. President Joe Biden and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau presented a united front against authoritarian regimes on Friday during Biden’s visit to the Canadian capital days after a summit was held in Moscow by Chinese and Russian leaders. Images of Biden and Trudeau standing side by side in Ottawa … Read more

China’s Xi quits Russia after giving Putin a boost, but no public promise of weapons

China’s Xi quits Russia after giving Putin a boost, but no public promise of weapons

Chinese President Xi Jinping left Moscow on Wednesday morning after a closely watched and highly choreographed visit that saw him side by side with Vladimir Putin just days after an international arrest. warrant has been issued against the Russian leader for alleged war crimes in Ukraine. In a show of unity and an apparent blow … Read more

Why Putin presents the war in Ukraine as a fight for Russia’s survival

Why Putin presents the war in Ukraine as a fight for Russia’s survival

Russian President Vladimir Putin has increasingly called the Ukraine war an epic fight for Russian survival, accusing the West of “using Ukraine as a battering ram against Russia and as a testing ground” . In his narrative, the West has started the war and Russia has everything to lose – even when all available evidence … Read more

Putin denounces UK’s decision to send munitions containing depleted uranium to Ukraine

Putin denounces UK’s decision to send munitions containing depleted uranium to Ukraine

March 21 (Reuters) – Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday condemned British plans to send tank munitions containing depleted uranium to Ukraine, saying Moscow would be forced to respond accordingly. Speaking in London on Monday, Minister of State for Defense Annabel Goldie said some of the ammunition for the Challenger 2 main battle tanks that … Read more