Tag: Antony Blink
China ‘simulates’ attack on island
Chinese military aircraft China’s Eastern Command confirmed that “assault skills” had been practiced. (Photo: Reuters) Taipei/Beijing/Manila China continued its large-scale maneuvers around Taiwan on Sunday morning. Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen…
China ‘simulates’ attack on island
Chinese military The armed forces are conducting test maneuvers off the coast of Taiwan. (Photo: AP) Taipei/Beijing/Manila During the maneuvers around Taiwan on Saturday, the Chinese People’s Liberation Army “simulated”…
China imposes sanctions on US politician Nancy Pelosi
Nancy Pelosi (left) with Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-Wen China has now responded to the visit of US politicians in Taipei with sanctions against them. (Photo: IMAGO/ZUMA Wire) Beijing China has…
China demonstrates its military strength
Beijing/Taipei In the conflict over Taiwan, China launched the largest military show of force in decades. The maneuvers in six areas around the democratic island republic, which have been in…
Energy Agency warns of nuclear accident in occupied power plant
Russian soldier in front of the Zaporizhia nuclear power plant Ukrainian personnel continue to work in the plant. (Photo: AFP/Getty Images) Riga The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has warned…
Energy Agency warns of nuclear accident in occupied power plant
Russian soldier in front of the Zaporizhia nuclear power plant Ukrainian personnel continue to work in the plant. (Photo: AFP/Getty Images) Riga The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has warned…
Arrival of grain ship in Istanbul delayed – US accuses Russia of “nuclear saber-rattling”.
Ship in Odessa port The first ship carrying Ukrainian grain left the port of Odessa under an internationally negotiated deal and is expected to reach Istanbul on Tuesday. (Photo: dpa)…
UN chief warns of greatest nuclear threat since Cold War
new York In view of numerous crises worldwide, UN Secretary-General António Guterres has warned of the increasing risk of nuclear annihilation. The world is in a “time of nuclear danger…
Southern Ukraine under heavy fire – Russia sends troops
Volodymyr Zelensky in the port of Chonomorsk The President of Ukraine, with ambassadors from various countries and UN officials, visits the port of the city of Chonomorsk, Odessa region. Grain…
Grain exports from Ukrainian ports are imminent
Kyiv At least 15 people were apparently injured in rocket attacks in the Kyiv region. (Photo: dpa) Kyiv, Moscow Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called on the international community to clearly…
Biden spoke to Xi – phone call lasting more than two hours
Joe Biden during his final meeting with Xi Jinping Biden last spoke to Xi in March. (Photo: imago images/ZUMA Wire) Washington China’s head of state and government Xi Jinping again…
US offers Russia prisoner swap – Ukraine appears to be making progress on counteroffensive
Antony Blink Blinken said the US government “put a substantial proposal on the table” for Moscow “weeks ago” to secure the release of Griner and Whelan. (Photo: AP) Kyiv, Moscow…
Attack on Odessa: Selenski sees Russia exposed
Volodymyr Zelensky “The Armed Forces of Ukraine are moving step by step in the area.” (Photo: dpa) Kyiv After the rocket attacks on the port of Odessa, Ukrainian President Volodymyr…
That’s why more and more people are starving
Zurich Although the dispute over the blockade of Ukrainian wheat deliveries is still unresolved, food prices on the global commodity markets have eased somewhat recently. The price of wheat on…
More and more people are at risk of starvation
Zurich Although the dispute over the blockade of Ukrainian wheat deliveries is still unresolved, food prices on the global commodity markets have eased somewhat recently. The price of wheat on…
Russian army targets Donetsk region
Moscow, Kyiv The Russian army is advancing in eastern Ukraine and, after capturing the Luhansk region, is increasingly targeting the Donetsk region. The occupiers were launching attacks west from the…
Saudi Arabia becomes a partner for the USA again
Tel Aviv US President Joe Biden plans to visit Saudi Arabia in July, thereby changing his previous line. He had described the country as a “pariah state” because of the…
We need globalization 2.0
The Davos World Economic Forum recently came to an end. It was the first in two and a half years – and the first that took place in front of…
Russia wages war with hunger and deprivation
Annalena Bärbock According to the Foreign Minister, Russia is preventing Ukraine from exporting 20 million tons of grain. (Photo: IMAGO/photothek) new York Federal Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock has accused Russia…
Russia wages war with hunger and deprivation
Annalena Bärbock According to the Foreign Minister, Russia is preventing Ukraine from exporting 20 million tons of grain. (Photo: IMAGO/photothek) new York Federal Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock has accused Russia…