Russia has rebranded its Wagner paramilitary group as an “expeditionary corps” now controlled by Moscow’s military intelligence arm, and the force is offering a “regime survival package” to autocratic regimes…
Husband of American Journalist Jailed in Russia Brings Campaign to Washington
Washington — The husband and two daughters of an American journalist jailed in Russia are in Washington this week to call on the U.S. government to do more to help secure…
Putin Denies Strategy to Spread Influence in Africa After Wagner ‘Rebrand’
london — Russian President Vladimir Putin has denied he is seeking to oust Western influence in Africa, as new analysis suggests the Kremlin’s military intelligence arm has taken over activities of…
Moscow Targets VOA Reporter in Latest Round of Sanctions Against Americans
Washington — A Voice of America reporter was among more than 200 U.S. citizens sanctioned by the Russian government on Thursday. The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced Thursday that it…
Власник «Гуліверу» обзавівся елітним автопарком, поки не виплачував борги держбанкам – «Схеми»
Бізнесмен Віктор Поліщук заборгував державним «Ощадбанку» та «Укрексімбанку» близько 14 мільярдів гривень …
Spanish Parliament Approves Controversial Amnesty for Catalan Separatists
Barcelona, Spain — Spain’s Parliament approved on Thursday a controversial amnesty bill aimed at forgiving crimes — both proven and alleged — committed by Catalan separatists during a chaotic attempt to…
Russian Olympic Chief: Russia Will Not Boycott Paris Games
Geneva — The Russian Olympic Committee (ROC) will not boycott this year’s Paris Olympics, its president said on Thursday, despite restrictions on athletes imposed by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) as…
UK Outlines Plan to Ban Foreign States From Owning Newspapers
london — Britain’s government outlined plans on Wednesday to stop foreign states from owning newspapers, potentially giving ministers the power to block Abu Dhabi-backed RedBird IMI’s bid to buy The Daily…
Austria Expels 2 Russian Diplomats, Says Actions ‘Incompatible With Status’
VIENNA — Austria has declared two diplomats from the Russian embassy personae non grata for actions “incompatible with their diplomatic status,” ordering them to leave the country within a week, Austria’s…
Dutch Politician Wilders Says He Is Ready to Forgo Job of Prime Minister
amsterdam — Dutch politician Geert Wilders said on Wednesday he was ready to forgo the job of prime minister in an effort to facilitate the formation of a new right-wing government,…
Lithuania Blames Russia for Hammer Attack on Exiled Navalny Aide
vilnius, lithuania — Lithuania blamed Moscow on Wednesday for an overnight attack by a hammer-wielding assailant on an exiled top aide to late Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny outside the aide’s…
Долар бʼє рекорди – гривня впала до історичного мінімуму проти валюти США
Національний банк України опівдні 13 березня встановив довідкове значення курсу 38 гривень 77,48 копійки за долар …
Navalny Ally Volkov Hospitalized After Attack in Lithuania
Vilnius, Lithuania — Leonid Volkov, a close ally of late Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, was admitted to a hospital on Tuesday after being attacked outside his home in Lithuania, local…
Russia Steps Up Spy War on West
Russia has relaunched its spy operations against the West since its 2022 invasion of Ukraine, according to analysts. Henry Ridgwell has more from London. …
US Providing $300 Million in New Ukraine Military Aid
pentagon — The United States is providing a new round of military aid for Ukraine valued at up to $300 million, the first such announcement since late December, in what defense…
Turkey Faces Balancing Act With Somalia, Ethiopia
Turkey’s new naval agreement with Somalia places the Turkish navy in a strategically vital region, underlining Ankara’s growing naval ambitions. However, analysts warn that the agreement threatens to escalate current…
Єврокомісія підготувала переговорні рамки щодо членства України в ЄС
Наступним кроком має бути затвердження запропонованих переговорних рамок міністрами або лідерами країн ЄС …
On Ukraine’s Front Lines, Ammunition Dwindling
Ukrainian front-line forces are suffering from a worrying shortage of ammunition. Repeated delays in aid from Western allies, particularly from the United States, has drastically reduced the number of Ukrainian…
Technology Aids Probe Into Alleged Russian War Crimes in Ukraine
A group of media and research organizations are investigating reported war crimes committed by Russia since its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. In some cases, the teams use unique technologies to…
Internet Personality Tate Brought to Romanian Court on UK Arrest Warrant
Bucharest, Romania — Internet personality Andrew Tate was arrested for 24 hours in Romania on a British warrant, his PR representative said on Tuesday, and the Bucharest Court of Appeals was…
Reports: South Korean Held in Russia for Spying was a Missionary
SEOUL, South Korea — A South Korean citizen arrested in Russia on suspicion of espionage was a missionary who supported North Korean laborers based in Russia’s Far East, South Korean media…
Intelligence Community Report Warns Lawmakers About US Disengagement From Ukraine
In its annual global threats assessment report Monday, the U.S. intelligence community told lawmakers that the war in Ukraine is at a turning point whose outcome will depend on American…
US Intelligence Chiefs Deliver Grim Warning for Ukraine
WASHINGTON — The frozen military conflict between Ukraine and Russia is starting to thaw and will likely tilt in Moscow’s favor if the United States fails to quickly come through with…
NATO Headquarters Raises Swedish Flag, Strengthening Baltic Region Against Russian Threat
As Sweden officially joined the NATO alliance Monday, Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said it shows every nation has the right to, in his words, “choose the path of freedom and democracy.”…
Ukrainians React to Biden’s State of the Union Speech
U.S. President Joe Biden opened his State of the Union address last week with a pledge to continue to support Ukraine, giving Ukrainians hope that a U.S. aid package will…
Despite Sanctions, Russia’s Economy Continues to Grow
In the aftermath of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the United States and Europe imposed significant economic sanctions on Russia. But two years into the war, Moscow’s economy remains resilient. Liliya Anisimova…