Tag: UN Security Council
More than a hundred Chinese military aircraft registered off Taiwan
Taiwan registers Chinese military aircraft The strait between China and Taiwan is once again the scene of military violence. Planes thunder over the sea and warships cruise around the island.…
That’s how great Germany’s chances of a permanent seat on the UN Security Council are
Olaf Scholz during his last speech to the UN General Assembly A permanent seat for Germany on the UN Security Council is likely to meet with resistance from Russia and…
New drone discovery causes trouble in Romania
Ukrainian city of Izmail Last week, debris from drones that resembled Russian-made drones were found in two places near the village of Plauru, which is 500 meters from the Ukrainian…
Keep a straight face – How Beijing is attempting the balancing act when it comes to Russia and North Korea
Putin and Kim China is silently observing the meeting of Russian and North Korean rulers. (Photo: via REUTERS) Wordless and flowery. This is what the spokeswoman for the Chinese Foreign…
This is how dangerous an alliance could become
Tokyo, Düsseldorf, Washington North Korean leader Kim Jong Un rarely leaves his country and when he does, these trips are shrouded in secrecy. Same this time too. On Tuesday, Kremlin…
This is how dangerous an alliance could become
Tokyo, Düsseldorf, Washington North Korean leader Kim Jong Un rarely leaves his country and when he does, these trips are shrouded in secrecy. Same this time too. On Tuesday, Kremlin…
Baerbock wants to clarify “all questions” before Taurus deliveries
Foreign Minister Baerbock (l.) with her counterpart Kuleba in Kiev Kuleba reacted disappointedly to Baerbock’s statements about Taurus cruise missiles: “There is not a single objective argument that speaks against…
Lavrov is traveling to the Brics meeting instead of Putin
Russian President Vladimir Putin South Africa’s President Ramaphosa announced on Tuesday that Russia had warned South Africa that arresting Putin would be tantamount to a “declaration of war”. (Photo: IMAGO/ITAR-TASS)…
Grains deal expires – The night at a glance
Freighter “TQ Samsun” The ship is said to have loaded more than 15,000 tons of rapeseed and may be one of the last to leave the port of Odessa. (Photo:…
Is Moscow’s influence in Central Africa now waning?
demonstration In the Central African Republic, the Kremlin has great influence: Russian has been a compulsory language at the university since 2021, the Orthodox Church is recognized by the state…
Fields could become desert after dam destruction
evacuation The water supply in some parts of Ukraine could become problematic. (Photo: AP) Kyiv, Moscow According to President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, the explosion of the dam on the Dnipro in…
Moscow announces retaliation for drone attack – Ukraine expands protective bunker
Kyiv after drone attack More drone and missile attacks on Ukraine took place in May than in any month since the war began. (Photo: IMAGO/ZUMA Wire) Kyiv, Moscow After the…
The best reads about war and peace
For a long time, a war in the middle of Europe seemed unthinkable. But with Vladimir Putin’s attack on Ukraine, the unthinkable has become a bloody reality – and has…
Japan and Brazil plan to reform the UN Security Council in 2023
UN Security Council session The US, Russia, China, France and the UK are always represented on the United Nations Security Council. (Photo: dpa) Hiroshima Japan and Brazil want to start…
US, EU and UK announce new sanctions on Russia
G7 summit British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on his arrival in Hiroshima. (Photo: via REUTERS) Hiroshima The US, EU and UK announced fresh sanctions against Russia on Friday ahead of…
Switzerland’s image is crumbling
Credit Suisse in Zurich Switzerland is positioning itself as a strong financial center, and Swiss banks have so far benefited from Switzerland’s image. (Photo: dpa) Geneva Switzerland took over the…
Switzerland’s image is crumbling
Credit Suisse in Zurich Switzerland is positioning itself as a strong financial center, and Swiss banks have so far benefited from Switzerland’s image. (Photo: dpa) Geneva Switzerland took over the…
Germany and the United States praise Xi’s phone call with Selenski – but skepticism remains
Volodymyr Zelensky and Xi Jinping The Chinese leader and the Ukrainian president have spoken to each other for the first time since the war began. (Photo: dpa) Kyiv The phone…
Zelensky calls for new sanctions – Ukraine plans to rebuild settlements
Volodymyr Zelensky Ukraine’s President is calling on Western allies to take further punitive measures against Russia. (Photo: dpa) Kyiv Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called for a further tightening of…