France’s Socialist Party and the hard-left La France Insoumise (LFI) party reached an agreement in principle on Wednesday to form an alliance for June’s parliamentary election. The coalition pact, which…
Former Leader of Independent Belarus Dies
Stanislav Shushkevich, the first leader of an independent Belarus and one of the signatories of the accords that formally dissolved the Soviet Union, has died at the age of 87….
У шостому пакеті президентка Єврокомісії пропонує санкції проти «Сбербанку» й російської нафти
Фон дер Ляйєн пропонує поступову відмову від російської нафти, «аби максимізувати тиск на Росію, при цьому мінімізуючи вплив на наші економіки» …
EU Proposes Ban on Russian Oil, Bank Sanctions
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen unveiled a new package of sanctions that includes a ban on all Russian oil, with crude oil imports stopping within six months and…
EU Considers Sanctions on Russian Oil, Banks
The European Union considered new sanctions against Russia on Wednesday, including measures targeting Russia’s oil and banking industries. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has pushed for more extensive European actions to…
Доходи Пенсійного фонду за січень-квітень зросли на 7,7%, порівняно з минулим роком – Лазебна
Протягом перших чотирьох місяців 2022 року до фонду надійшло 171,8 мільярда гривень доходів, що на 12,3 мільярда більше, ніж торік …
Pope Wants to Meet with Putin in Moscow
Pope Francis said in an interview published on Tuesday that he has asked for a meeting in Moscow with Russian President Vladimir Putin to try to stop the war in…
Mariupol Mayor Says 100,000 Citizens Remain
The mayor of Ukraine’s besieged city of Mariupol said Tuesday 100,000 citizens remained in the city, while Ukrainian officials awaited the arrival of the first group of people who were…
Spain Says PM Targeted by Pegasus Spyware
Spain said Monday that the mobile phones of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez and Defense Minister Margarita Robles were tapped using Pegasus spyware in an “illicit and external” intervention. Their…
Press Freedom Advocacy Group Says Propaganda a Global Threat to Free Media
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has also led to another casualty: freedom of the press in Russia, according to a new report by Reporters Without Borders. The media advocacy group has…
Turkey Becomes an Oasis for Russian Exiles
Turkey is one of the few countries where Russian airplanes can fly and Russian passport holders can enter without visas, making it a prime destination for Russians seeking to escape…
Conservatives, Progressives Raise Concerns About Biden Approach to Ukraine
U.S. President Joe Biden has strong bipartisan support in Congress for his latest $33 billion aid request for Ukraine, in addition to the $13.6 billion in economic, humanitarian and military…
Україна отримала майже 500 млн євро грантових коштів від США, Норвегії, Австрії – Мінфін
«До державного бюджету надійшли кошти від США (близько 463 млн євро), Норвегії (близько 20,5 млн євро) та Австрії (близько 10 млн євро)» …
US Diplomats Resume Some Activities in Ukraine
A U.S. diplomat said Monday the United States could reopen its embassy in Kyiv, Ukraine, soon. Chargé d’affaires Kristina Kvien said during a press conference in Kyiv that the U.S….
Israel Lashes Out at Russia Over Lavrov’s Nazism Remarks
Israel on Monday lashed out at Russia over “unforgivable” comments by its foreign minister about Nazism and antisemitism — including claims that Adolf Hitler was Jewish. Israel, which summoned the…
Russia’s Bolshoi Scraps Performances by Critical Directors
Russia’s Bolshoi Theatre has announced it is cancelling the performances directed by Kirill Serebrennikov and Timofey Kulyabin who have spoken out against Moscow’s military campaign in Ukraine. Late Sunday, Russia’s…
«Енергоатом» за час повномасштабної війни РФ проти України зазнав втрат на 36 млрд грн – Котін
Збитки Запорізької АЕС, захопленої російськими військами, за попередньою оцінкою, вже складають 18 млрд гривень …
Latest Developments in Ukraine: May 2
For full coverage of the crisis in Ukraine, visit Flashpoint Ukraine. The latest developments in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. All times EDT: 4:30 a.m.: Finnish newspaper Iltalehti reported…
Ukraine Expects Further Evacuation of Ukrainian Civilians from Mariupol Steel Plant
Ukrainian officials said they expect more civilians will be able to evacuate from the besieged city of Mariupol on Monday. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in a video message late Sunday…
Qantas Launches Non-Stop Sydney-London, NY Flights by End of 2025
Qantas announced Monday it will launch the world’s first non-stop commercial flights from Sydney to London and New York by the end of 2025, finally conquering the “tyranny of distance.”…
US Vows Increased Support for Ukraine Amid Continued Russian Aggression
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi became the highest-ranking elected official to visit Ukraine’s president in Kyiv. She led a U.S. congressional delegation that promised more support for Ukraine and unwavering solidarity…
Combat Death Puts Spotlight on Americans Fighting in Ukraine
Harrison Jozefowicz quit his job as a Chicago police officer and headed overseas soon after Russia invaded Ukraine. An Army veteran, he said he couldn’t help but join American volunteers…
May Day Rallies in Europe Honor Workers, Protest Governments
Citizens and trade unions in cities around Europe were taking to the streets on Sunday for May Day marches, and to put out protest messages to their governments, notably in…
Violence Erupts in May Day Protests in Paris, Marchers Criticize Re-Elected Macron
Police fired tear gas to push back black-clad anarchists who ransacked business premises in Paris on Sunday during May Day protests against the policies of newly re-elected President Emmanuel Macron….
Greece Lifts COVID Curbs for Travelers ahead of Key Summer Season
Greece lifted COVID-19 restrictions on Sunday for foreign and domestic flights, its civil aviation authority said, ahead of the summer tourism season that officials hope will see revenues bouncing back…
Turkish Police Detain Dozens in May Day Demonstrations
Turkish riot police detained dozens of protesters trying to reach Istanbul’s main Taksim Square for May Day demonstrations against economic hardship caused by raging inflation. The Istanbul governor’s office had…
Кулеба закликав США забезпечити лібералізацію українського експорту
Голова МЗС провів телефонну розмову з державним секретарем США Ентоні Блінкеном …
‘A Huge Demand’: Ukrainian Women Train to Clear Landmines
Learning to identify and defuse explosives is something Anastasiia Minchukova never thought she would have to do as an English teacher in Ukraine. Yet there she was wearing a face…
Despite Payment, Investors Brace for Russia to Default
Prices for Russian credit default swaps — insurance contracts that protect an investor against a default — plunged sharply overnight after Moscow used its precious foreign currency reserves to make…
Remembering Havel, Czechs Feel Moral Responsibility to Help Ukraine
The Russian invasion of Ukraine has driven home the importance of NATO and the European Union for many of their newest members, according to Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavsky, who…