With Russian troops occupying almost 20% of Ukrainian territory in Europe’s first major conflict since World War Two, Latvia, one of Russia’s Baltic neighbors, is reorganizing its defenses – reenergizing…
Watchdog: World Military Spending Up to an All-time High
Global military spending grew for the eighth consecutive year in 2022 to an all-time high of $2.24 trillion, with a sharp rise in Europe, chiefly due to Russian and Ukrainian…
Air Pollution Kills 1,200 Children a Year, Says EU Agency
Air pollution still causes more than 1,200 premature deaths a year in under 18’s across Europe and increases the risk of chronic disease later in life, the EU environmental agency…
Highest Military Spending in Europe Since Cold War: Study
Europe’s military spending grew at a record pace in 2022, reaching a level unseen since the Cold War following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, global security researchers said Monday. The rise…
SIPRI: військові видатки України в 2022-му зросли на 640% ВВП порівняно з 2021-м
Видатки Центральної та Західної Європи на оборону зросли за рік найбільше з часів Холодної війни, заявляють дослідники …
Torchlight March Marks Mass Deaths of Armenians
About 10,000 people bearing torches on Sunday night marched through Armenia’s capital to commemorate the estimated 1.5 million Armenians killed by Ottoman Turks more than a century ago. The march…
Kenya’s Kiptum Wins London Marathon in 2nd Fastest Time
Kelvin Kiptum collapsed to the ground after winning the London Marathon on Sunday and recording the second fastest time in history over the distance. The 23-year-old Kenyan runner set the…
Greece Welcomes Return of Chinese Travelers
With the peak tourism season setting in, Greece is bracing for a record number of arrivals and is welcoming back Chinese tourists. The warm feelings follow a period of discontent…
US ‘Deeply Concerned’ by Azerbaijan’s Checkpoint on Lachin Corridor Bridge
The U.S. government said it is “deeply concerned” by Azerbaijan establishing a checkpoint on the only land route to the contested region of Nagorno-Karabakh, saying it undermines efforts toward peace…
India, Russia to Strengthen Trade Ties
A 50-member Indian business delegation starts a four-day visit to Russia Monday as both countries seek to deepen economic ties that have grown in the aftermath of Russia’s invasion of…
Serbs in North Kosovo Boycott Local Elections
Serbs in northern Kosovo boycotted local elections on Sunday in protest that their demands for more autonomy have not been met, in another sign that a peace deal signed between…
Coronation Plans Excite Some Canadians, Leave Others Cold
Planning for next month’s coronation of King Charles III, the first for a British monarch in 70 years, is being met with subdued enthusiasm in Canada, the Commonwealth’s largest country…
In Portugal, Brazil’s Lula Says He Wants to Construct Peace in Ukraine
Brazil’s Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said Saturday he did not want to “please anyone” with his views about Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, after provoking criticism in the West for…
France Seeks to Calm Diplomatic Storm Over Macron’s China-Taiwan Comments
France is trying to limit the diplomatic fallout after President Emmanuel Macron said Europe should reduce its dependence on the U.S. and avoid “getting caught up in crises that are…
France Seeks to Calm Diplomatic Storm Over Macron’s China-Taiwan Comments
France is trying to limit the diplomatic fallout after President Emmanuel Macron said that Europe should reduce its dependence on the U.S. and avoid ‘getting caught up in crises that…
US Not Confirming Reports of Evacuation Agreement With Sudan
A State Department spokesperson could not firm reports the Sudanese Army has agreed to help evacuate U.S. and other nationals from Sudan’s capital, Khartoum, a State Department spokesperson told VOA…
Latest in Ukraine: UK Says Russia ‘Struggling’ to Maintain Ukraine Narrative
New developments: The Wagner Group founder is concerned about a Ukrainian counteroffensive. The United States will be training Ukrainian soldiers on Abrams tanks, while Germany will build a tank repair…
Kurdish Politician Promises to Work on Disarming PKK if Erdogan Loses
A prominent Kurdish leader has added a new wrinkle to Turkey’s tense election campaign from his prison cell, suggesting the defeat of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan could open the door…
Europe Set to Curb Ukrainian Grain Imports After Farmers’ Protest
The European Union is reportedly preparing emergency curbs on Ukrainian food products. Some Eastern European states have imposed their own import bans in recent days, complaining that a glut of…
«Нафтогаз» провів переговори з провідними компаніями США щодо енергетичних проєктів в Україні – FT
У публікації вказується, що Київ прагне повернути іноземні інвестиції в свій енергетичний сектор …
Latest in Ukraine: Grain Exports Remain Landlocked as EU Bans Continue
New developments: Kyiv acknowledges Russian advances in Bakhmut. U.S. will be training Ukrainian soldiers on Abrams tanks, while Germany will build a tank repair hub in Poland. Britain sanctions a…
Europe Set to Curb Ukrainian Grain Deals After Farmers Protest
The European Union is reportedly preparing emergency curbs on Ukrainian food products after several member states bordering Ukraine imposed their own import bans in recent days, complaining that a glut…
Тарифи на електроенергію для населення можуть зрости – Ущаповський
За чинними нормами, дія тарифів для населення на рівні 1,44 грн/кВт-год і 1,68 грн/кВт-год (у разі споживання від 250 кВт-год на місяць) закінчується з 1 травня …
These Ukrainian Women Left Pre-War Lives Behind to Join Armed Forces
Ukrainian women from all walks of life have joined the armed forces to fight for their homes and country. Anna Kosstutschenko met with some near Bakhmut. Video: Pavel Suhodolskiy …
НКРЕКП досі не ухвалила порядок проведення аукціонів на експорт електроенергії – «Укренерго»
Раніше НКРЕКП заявила про позапланову невиїзну перевірку «Укренерго» …
Russia’s Air Force Accidentally Bombs Own City of Belgorod
Russia’s military acknowledged that a bomb accidentally dropped by one of its warplanes caused a powerful blast in a Russian city not far from Ukraine’s border, injuring two and scaring…
Germany’s Railway, Airline Workers Strike
Germany’s train system came to a standstill Friday when railway workers went on strike for eight hours. EVG, the union representing the state-owned Deutsche Bahn workers, says its members need…
Нацбанк дозволив банкам продавати більше валюти населенню
Тепер банки, визначаючи обсяг валюти для продажу, будуть враховувати 120% обсягу безготівкової валюти, закупленої від квітня 2022 року …
US Seeks to Stem Discord With Allies Over Document Leaks
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin sought Friday to tamp down any discord between the U.S. and its allies over the massive U.S. leak of classified documents, as he met with defense…
Russia’s War in Ukraine Exposes Risks Posed by Private Military Groups
They are called mercenaries or contractors or volunteers, and they fight on both sides in the war in Ukraine. But whether they are regarded as villains or heroes, their presence…