Tag: International politics
Biden announces further sanctions
protests An activist demonstrates against the violent death of Iranian Mahsa Amini. (Photo: AP) Washington In view of the brutal action taken by Iranian security forces against anti-government demonstrators, US…
Escalation in the China-Taiwan conflict “extremely unlikely”
Tokyo Despite the Taiwan conflict, the US and China will continue to do business with each other for the foreseeable future, according to respected political adviser and head of the…
Ukraine War – Russian men stopped trying to escape
Donetsk region Drafted recruits of the Russian army during an exercise. (Photo: IMAGO/ITAR-TASS) Kyiv, Moscow In light of his army’s recent successes in recapturing previously occupied territories, Ukrainian President Volodymyr…
Kremlin critics about Putin end & mobilization
Mr Kasparov, after Russian President Vladimir Putin announced partial mobilization, many men fled the country. There are protests not only in Moscow. Can that shake Putin’s regime?The regime is already…
Ukraine War – After Russian annexations: Zelensky announces war successes
Zelenski The President of Ukraine announced military successes shortly after the Russian annexation. (Photo: dpa) Kyiv, Moscow A few hours after Russia annexed several areas, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy announced…
North Korea launches two more ballistic missiles
North Korea South Koreans follow the news from the neighboring country. (Photo: dpa) Seoul North Korea fired two short-range ballistic missiles at sea off the east coast on Saturday. According…
US announces more sanctions against Russia over annexation
sanctioned Elvira Nabiullina is the head of Russia’s central bank. (Photo: picture alliance/dpa/TASS) Washington In response to Russia’s annexation of four occupied Ukrainian territories, the US is imposing further sanctions…
Russia announces annexation of more areas in eastern Ukraine
Kremlin chief Vladimir Putin announces the annexation. (Photo: via REUTERS) Moscow Russian President Vladimir Putin has sealed the annexation of four areas in Ukraine, most of which are occupied by…
Ukraine War – Putin formally annexes occupied territories in eastern Ukraine
Wladimir Putin The annexed areas are now officially under Russian protection, the Russian President announced. (Photo: via REUTERS) Kyiv/Moscow In an internationally unrecognized process, Russian President Vladimir Putin plans to…
Ukraine War – Putin formally annexes occupied territories in eastern Ukraine
Wladimir Putin The annexed areas are now officially under Russian protection, the Russian President announced. (Photo: via REUTERS) Kyiv/Moscow In an internationally unrecognized process, Russian President Vladimir Putin plans to…
Ukraine War – Putin formally annexes occupied territories in eastern Ukraine
Wladimir Putin The annexed areas are now officially under Russian protection, the Russian President announced. (Photo: via REUTERS) Kyiv/Moscow In an internationally unrecognized process, Russian President Vladimir Putin plans to…
The would-be great Vladimir Putin is overstating his options
Wladimir Putin Wants to unsettle Western societies. (Photo: IMAGO/ITAR-TASS) Vladimir Putin wants to use fake referendums in the occupied territories of Ukraine to expand his empire. Maps are already being…
EU announces new sanctions package
The European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced new sanctions against Russia on Wednesday. (Photo: dpa) The EU Commission has presented a proposal for another package of sanctions against…
Ukraine War – Volodymyr Zelenskiy: “We are liberating our country!”
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky Zelensky spoke via video at the 77th session of the UN General Assembly (Photo: dpa) Kyiv Despite the sham referendums held by Russian occupiers, Ukrainian…
Ukraine War – Volodymyr Zelenskiy: “We are liberating our country!”
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky Zelensky spoke via video at the 77th session of the UN General Assembly (Photo: dpa) Kyiv Despite the sham referendums held by Russian occupiers, Ukrainian…
Russia announces more sham referendums in Ukraine
mock referendums A poster in the Luhansk region reads “Forever with Russia”. (Photo: dpa) Moscow, Kyiv Shortly after the first alleged results of mock referendums in four Russian-held areas of…
Should the West take Vladimir Putin’s nuclear threat seriously?
Wladimir Putin Putin has taken his place in history – as a failed aggressor. (Photo: AP) Pro: Dangerous and ignorant Of Christian Rickens With impressive self-confidence, Western commentators interpret Vladimir…
Should the West take Vladimir Putin’s nuclear threat seriously?
Wladimir Putin Putin has taken his place in history – as a failed aggressor. (Photo: AP) Pro: Dangerous and ignorant Of Christian Rickens With impressive self-confidence, Western commentators interpret Vladimir…
Ukraine appeals to Russia’s minorities – warning shots at anti-war protests
Police in Russia More than 780 people were arrested over the weekend during anti-war protests in more than 30 Russian cities across Russia, according to the independent organization OVD-Info. (Photo:…
Ukraine War: Selensky urges Russians to surrender
Arrests during protests in Moscow Police officers detain a protester during a protest against the Russian partial mobilization. (Photo: dpa) Kyiv, New York After new protests against the ongoing partial…