Pope Francis cleared his schedule Friday after knee pain flared up again and required medical checks, the Vatican said. “The pope has slowed down his activities today due to medical…
UN Rights Office Cites Growing Evidence of War Crimes in Ukraine
U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet said Friday there is growing evidence of war crimes in Ukraine, with the majority of violations attributable to Russian forces. The U.N….
Putin Declares Victory in Mariupol
Russian President Vladimir Putin has declared the besieged Ukrainian port city of Mariupol “liberated,” after nearly two months of fighting, even though Russian forces have not been able to penetrate…
Greece to Release Russian Tanker Amid Confusion Over Sanctions
A Russian tanker impounded by Greece this week and reportedly carrying Iranian oil will be released amid confusion about sanctions on its owners. “The coast guard has been ordered by…
From War to Circus: Ukrainian Dancers Find Comfort on US Stage
Onstage, they dance through hoops and perform acrobatics with smiles on their faces. Off it, they hold anguished phone calls with family back in Ukraine. Dancers Anna and Olga have…
British Plan to Send Migrants to Rwanda Draws Backlash
The British government is facing strong backlash from opposition parties and human rights groups after announcing plans earlier this month to send asylum-seekers to Rwanda for processing, in a bid…
Backlash Erupts Over British Plan to ‘Offshore’ Migrants to Rwanda
Britain plans to send asylum-seekers thousands of miles away to Rwanda for processing, in a bid to deter migrants from crossing the English Channel in small boats. As Henry Ridgwell…
Шмигаль у США зустрівся з Байденом, міністеркою фінансів та спікеркою Палати представників
Переговори стосувалися фінансової підтримки України і санкцій проти Росії …
ВВП України може скоротитися на майже 40% через російську агресію – МВФ
За прогнозом, протягом наступних 2-3 місяців буде потрібно близько 5 мільярдів доларів на місяць для підтримки роботу українського уряду та економіки …
Case Against Turkish Women’s Rights Group Provokes Outrage
Turkey has one of the worst records in Europe when it comes to the number of women murdered, or femicides. One of the most prominent groups challenging this phenomenon is…
Russia Demands Return of Jerusalem Church as Tensions Rise
Tensions between Jerusalem and Moscow are rising over the contested Alexander Nevsky Russian church property in Jerusalem’s Old City. Russian President Vladimir Putin recently sent a personal letter to Israeli…
Велика Британія заборонить імпорт російського срібла та ікри
За оцінкою уряду, нові обмеження торкнуться товарів на понад 1 мільярд фунтів стерлінгів …
Данія надасть Україні близько 90 мільйонів доларів військової допомоги – Фредеріксен
Прем’єр-міністерка також запропонувала допомогу Данії у відбудові звільнених від російських військ територій України …
US Visit Highlights Poland’s Rising Military Capabilities
Polish Defense Minister Mariusz Blaszczak stressed his nation’s plans to increase its defense capabilities during a visit Wednesday to Washington, where he was greeted by U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd…
Queen Elizabeth’s 96th Birthday Marked With Gun Salutes
Queen Elizabeth celebrated her 96th birthday at her Sandringham estate on Thursday as gun salutes rang out across London and Windsor and military bands played “Happy Birthday.” Britain’s longest serving…
US Preparing New Military Aid for Ukraine
The United States is imposing new sanctions on dozens more individuals and entities accused of evading financial penalties imposed on Moscow …
Turkey’s Top Diplomat to Visit Israel on May 24 Amid Efforts to Mend Fences
Turkey’s Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said he will visit Israel on May 24 amid increasing efforts between the regional rivals to mend ties, four years after they expelled ambassadors. Turkey…
Biden Convenes Top Military Leaders to Discuss Ukraine
As Russia launched new attacks Wednesday on the embattled Ukrainian port city of Mariupol, President Joe Biden convened his military leadership to get the latest assessment of the Russian invasion….
Diaspora Media Work to Counter Russian Propaganda
In a good month, the Russian-language news site Slavic Sacramento averages around 50,000 readers. But when Russia invaded Ukraine, that figure tripled. Founded in 2014 and catering to a large…
Ukraine Conflict Offers Turkey Reset With Washington
Turkey’s robust stance against Russia over its invasion of Ukraine is becoming an impetus to improve relations with the United States, a NATO ally. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has…
Україна запропонувала Європейському Енергетичному товариству ембарго на російські енергоносії – Єрмак
Тепер Європейське енергетичне співтовариство на основі цієї пропозиції повинне ухвалити рішення, адресоване усім сторонам …
США запровадили санкції проти російського каналу «Царьград» і банку «Открытие»
Мінфін США заявив, що люди та організації з нового списку санкцій раніше намагалися обійти вже наявні обмеження Вашингтона …
Wimbledon Bans Russian, Belarusian Entrants Because of Ukraine Invasion
The Wimbledon tennis tournament announced Wednesday it is banning Russian and Belarusian players from this year’s matches starting in late June because of what officials said was Russia’s “unjustified” invasion…
Трастовий фонд на підтримку України почне роботу в травні – Мішель
Робота фонду почнеться з міжнародної конференції донорів, повідомив голова Європейської Ради …
Ethiopians Line Up at Russian Embassy as Officials Deny Recruitment Effort
Hundreds of Ethiopians reportedly have been been lined up for days outside the Russian embassy in Addis Ababa this week in hopes of being recruited to fight for Moscow in…
Гетманцев застеріг компанії, які не сплатили податки за мирний час: «дам час до Великодня»
Народний депутат відзначив компанії, які «під час війни попри все платять податки наперед», але згадав і про «негативні приклади» …
Moscow Court Rejects Ekho Moskvy’s Appeal Against Broadcasting Restrictions
A court in Moscow has rejected an appeal by the independent radio station Ekho Moskvy against moves by the government to restrict the broadcaster’s reach, which led to its decision…
WFP Says Food Now Reaching Ukraine’s Formerly Inaccessible Areas
The World Food Program says it is scaling up delivery of food aid into previously inaccessible areas of Ukraine’s conflict but too many areas remain out of reach. Seven weeks…
Russia Announces Expulsion of 15 Dutch Diplomats
Russia said Tuesday it will expel 15 Dutch diplomats, saying they have two weeks to leave the country. The retaliatory move following the Netherlands’ expulsion last month of 17 Russians…
Western Sanctions on Russia May Have Repercussions for Azerbaijan
As Western sanctions against Russia continue to mount, observers in Azerbaijan are concerned about the potential ramifications in a country with close economic ties to Moscow. Some experts believe Russia’s…