The British government Sunday denied a report that it is seeking a “Swiss-style” relationship with the European Union that would remove many of the economic barriers erected by Brexit —…
Turkey Launches Air Strikes on PPK, YPG After Istambul Bombing
Turkey’s Defense Ministry said Sunday that it has launched airstrikes over the northern regions of Syria and Iraq where the ministry is targeting Kurdish groups that it believes are responsible…
UK: Russian General Likely Responsible for Good Withdrawal From Ukraine’s Kherson
Britain’s Defense Ministry said in its daily intelligence update Sunday that Russia’s recent withdrawal from Kherson “was conducted in relatively good order” and its success “is likely partially due to…
Explosions Shake Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant
Powerful explosions shook the area around Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant Saturday evening and again Sunday morning, the U.N. said, abruptly ending a period of relative calm at the facility….
Bulgaria Charges 5 People in Connection with Istanbul Blast
Bulgarian prosecutors have charged five people for supporting terrorist acts in connection with an explosion in central Istanbul that killed six people on Nov. 13, chief prosecutor Ivan Geshev said…
China, Russia Seek ‘Might Makes Right’ World, Says US Official
China and Russia seek a world where force is used to resolve disputes, U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin warned Saturday, vowing that the United States will continue to defend humanitarian…
Pentagon: Russia Aiming for Air Dominance Over Ukraine
Russia is trying to deplete Ukraine’s air defenses and achieve dominance over Ukrainian skies, the Pentagon’s top policy adviser has warned. Russia has been pummeling Ukraine with missile strikes throughout…
Pope Visits His Father’s Italian Hometown for Birthday Party
Pope Francis returned to his father’s birthplace in northern Italy Saturday for the first time since ascending the papacy to celebrate the 90th birthday of a second cousin who long…
Blast in Eastern Russia Kills 9
An explosion at a five-story apartment building in eastern Russia has killed at least nine people, four of them children, officials said Saturday. The blast on the Russian Pacific island…
Russia Reportedly Raises $13 Billion for 2023 Defense Spending
In its intelligence update Saturday, Britain’s defense ministry said that on Wednesday, Russia held its “largest ever debt issuance in a single day.” The issuance, the ministry said, “is a…
Russian Prison Activist Paints Picture of Life Facing Griner
U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner has been taken to the Russian region of Mordovia, notorious since Soviet times for its penal colonies, to serve a nine-year sentence on drugs charges….
Russia’s Independent Journalists on ‘Brink of Survival’, Awardee Says
The founder of one of Russia’s leading independent news websites has been recognized for her “extraordinary and sustained” efforts to protect press freedom. Galina Timchenko, co-founder of independent media outlet…
Swedish Military Chief Pledges Support for NATO Efforts
Sweden is committed to NATO’s globe-spanning 360-degree approach to confronting both today’s and tomorrow’s challenges, and that includes both Russia and China, the top Swedish military official told an audience…
UN: Shipment of Russian Fertilizer Bound for Malawi
The U.N. top trade official said Friday a shipment of Russian fertilizer is scheduled to leave a Norwegian port Monday bound for Malawi, helping to ease a backlog of 300,000…
В уряді повідомили, скільки міжнародної фінансової допомоги отримала Україна з 24 лютого
«За ці кошти фінансуємо критично важливі бюджетні видатки. Зокрема виплати бюджетникам, пенсіонерам, ВПО, отримувачам субсидій, підтримуємо спроможність громад» …
Russia Pounding Ukraine’s Energy Infrastructure
Russian forces continue to barrage Ukraine in multiple parts of the country — from the capital city Kyiv in the north to Odesa in the south — and target the…
Зеленський обговорив невідкладну допомогу Україні до кінця року з віцепрезидентом Єврокомісії
Говорили, зокрема, про «відпрацювання механізму використання заморожених російських активів на території ЄС» …
Russia Warms to Prisoner Swap for WNBA’s Griner, Arms Trader Bout
Russia said on Friday it hoped to clinch a prisoner swap with the United States to return convicted Russian arms trafficker Viktor Bout, known as the “Merchant of Death,” in…
Millions Without Power After Russian Airstrikes, Zelenskyy Says
Ukrainian officials reported fresh missile strikes Thursday in multiple parts of the country, with targets including gas facilities. The focus of the strikes, by drones as well as missiles, continues…
In Newly Liberated Kherson, Ukrainians Celebrate but Worry About What’s Next
Under rainy skies on Thursday afternoon, Ukrainian-controlled Kherson’s central square was bustling with humanitarian aid distribution and displays of patriotic celebration tinged with uncertainty about the future. Last week, Russia…
Dutch Court Rules MH17 Shot Down by Russian-Made Missile
Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 was shot down in 2014 by a Russian-made missile fired from a field in eastern Ukraine, the Dutch court handling the trial of four suspects in…
Russia’s Arts Scene Becomes Casualty of Putin’s War
As the Kremlin escalates its war on Ukraine and tightens its clampdown on any domestic opposition to the invasion, the world of Russian arts and culture, historically opposed to violence…
Lack of News a Big Challenge in Occupied Cities, Ukrainian Journalist Says
When Russia launched its full invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24, the country’s journalists found themselves on the front lines. The dedication of Ukrainian journalists to keep reporting under such…
Ситуація в економіці складна, але контрольована – міністр
Минув перший шок, і український бізнес за підтримки уряду знайшов рішення складних проблем, каже міністр економіки Юлія Свириденко …
«Зернова ініціатива» продовжена ще на 120 днів – Мінінфраструктури
У разі непролонгації «зернова ініціатива» могла припинити свою дію 19 листопада …
Qatar Authorities Apologize for Threatening Danish Film Crew at World Cup
Qatar’s Supreme Committee said it has apologized after a Danish film crew was threatened by security staff live on air as they broadcast in the capital Doha ahead of the…
Ukraine Military Victory Unlikely Soon, Top US General Says
The top U.S. general on Wednesday said Ukraine’s chances of any near-term, outright military victory were not high, cautioning that Russia still had significant combat power inside Ukraine despite suffering…
Україна і Польща почали переговори про запровадження спільного контролю на кордоні – уряд
«Після підписання угоди Україна стане країною, яка не входить до складу Євросоюзу, але має подібні пункти пропуску з країною-членом ЄС» …
MI5 Spy Chief: Russia, China, Iran Top Threat List to UK
Britain faces major security threats from the trio of Russia, China and Iran, which all use coercion, intimidation and violence to pursue their interests, the U.K.’s domestic intelligence spy chief…
Poland Explosion Overshadows G20 Bali Summit
NATO and G-7 leaders met for an emergency meeting Wednesday on the sidelines of the G-20 summit in Bali, Indonesia, to discuss the explosion in eastern Poland. There were concerns…