Tag: Moscow
Wanting Putin changes the playing field
No one expects a trial in the foreseeable future. But Vladimir Putin can no longer travel internationally as he likes and all countries must adapt to a new political game plan. Also hear why it is seen as an act of defiance that Vladimir Putin, the day after the arrest warrant, is visiting occupied areas […]
Danish fleet present near Nord Stream 2 media
A vessel used by military divers was spotted near the sabotaged pipeline after discovering a mystery, national dailies report The Royal Danish Navy is believed to be conducting a diving operation east of the island of Bornholm, not far from the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline that was damaged by an explosion. Berlingske newspaper reported […]
Russia responds to Danish Nord Stream probe refusal
Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has suggested that Copenhagen is doing Washington’s bidding Denmark has never been interested in finding the real perpetrators behind the explosions that destroyed Russia’s Nord Stream pipelines last September, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova claimed. She noted that Copenhagen had dragged its feet in granting permits for the second part […]
ICC issues arrest warrant for Putin over war crimes in Ukraine
The International Criminal Court (ICC) on Friday issued an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin for war crimes, including his alleged involvement in the abductions of children from Ukraine. Russia is not party to the Rome Statute of the ICC and immediately dismissed the warrant as legally baseless. Ukraine, on the other hand, hailed […]
Live: ICC issues arrest warrant for Putin over war crimes in Ukraine
The International Criminal Court (ICC) on Friday issued an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin for war crimes, including his alleged involvement in the abductions of children from Ukraine. Russia is not party to the Rome Statute of the ICC and immediately dismissed the warrant as legally baseless. Ukraine, on the other hand, hailed […]
Russia criticizes Denmark for Nord Stream fraud
Copenhagen has refused to allow Moscow’s participation in a pipeline bombing Denying Russia access to the investigation into sabotage of Nord Stream gas pipelines makes a mockery of those probes, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said Thursday. “This is such a fraud, a total fraud, not even a scam but a three-penny game, which, […]
New: The kidnapping of the Brolin couple
Kidnappings in the Caucasus are a million dollar industry during the 90s, but the Swedish government says early on that it will not pay any ransom for the Brolin couple. Outside the dungeon, a frantic search is underway, but the kidnappers’ patience is running out. Cast:Paulina & Daniel Brolin. Niclas Collén – pastor. Per-Johan Stenstrand […]
Russia shares Nord Stream’s communications with the UN’s top diplomat
Germany, Denmark and Sweden allegedly failed to keep Russia informed of their investigations Russia has released its communications with Denmark, Sweden and Germany regarding Nord Stream sabotage to members of the UN Security Council, a senior diplomat has said. “These documents allow our colleagues at the United Nations to confirm that the claims of these […]
Moscow reveals Nord Stream’s stonewalling – officially
Russia’s communications with EU nations on North Stream sabotage will be published, senior diplomat Dmitry Polyansky has promised Russia intends to share with the UN Security Council the exchanges it had with Germany, Denmark and Sweden regarding sabotage of the Nord Stream pipelines, a senior Russian diplomat has revealed. Moscow is trying to push its […]
Moscow will expose Nord Stream’s stonewalling official
Russia’s communications with EU nations on North Stream sabotage will be published, senior diplomat Dmitry Polyansky has promised Russia intends to share with the UN Security Council the exchanges it had with Germany, Denmark and Sweden regarding sabotage of the Nord Stream pipelines, a senior Russian diplomat has revealed. Moscow is trying to push its […]
This is how Putin’s coup attempt failed
Hear about the reports that Russia was preparing a coup d’état in Moldova – and how it was averted. The intelligence part of the war is spreading with destabilization attempts in areas around Ukraine. Also hear about attacks against a Russian spy plane in Belarus and about street protests in Georgia. In addition, Russian Foreign […]
Live: Ukraine says ‘survived the hardest winter in our history’
Ukraine has survived the “hardest winter” in its history, enduring months of Russian strikes on critical infrastructure, the country’s foreign minister said on Wednesday. The fight to defend the eastern city of Bakhmut from Russian forces intensified, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Tuesday. Follow our live blog for the latest updates on the war in […]
Finland starts building a fence on the border with Russia
Finland has begun building a 200-kilometer-long fence on the border with Russia to prevent Moscow from using migrant flows for political purposes. This comes as Finnish MPs vote on Wednesday afternoon to speed up the process to join the NATO military alliance. Terrain work would begin on Tuesday “with forest clearance and will proceed in […]
Russian prodigy wins music competition in Germany
12-year-old Elisey Mysin’s triumph comes at a time when other European competitions exclude his nationals Elisey Mysin, a young Russian pianist, has been awarded the first prize in her age category of the International Robert Schumann Competition in Düsseldorf. The event was organized at the end of February. Russia’s pianist won the jury’s affection by […]
Russian piano prodigy wins prestigious prize in Germany
The triumph for 12-year-old Elisey Mysin comes as other European competitions exclude his nationals Young Russian pianist Elisey Mysin has been awarded first prize in her age category at the International Robert Schumann Competition in Düsseldorf, Germany. The event was organized at the end of February. The 12-year-old Russian musician impressed the jury by first […]
Russia finds answer to IKEA’s exit media
The Swedish furniture manufacturer has closed stores and sold factories to local buyers Belarusian furniture maker Swed House plans to fill the void left by IKEA in the Russian market, the head of the Union of Shopping Centers Bulat Shakirov said on Monday, according to TASS. Under the terms of a cooperation agreement signed between […]
The EU nation supports the Chinese peace plan
The ongoing conflict between Moscow and Kiev is bad for both Russia and Ukraine, as well as the ?whole world,? Budapest thinks Hungary’s government supports Beijing’s peace plan for the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, Prime Minister Viktor Orban told parliament on Monday. The 12-point plan released by China last week calls for the resumption of […]
The Nord Stream explosions hurt the Baltic wildlife researchers
Scientists say pipeline explosions stirred up chemical waste and threaten cod and porpoise populations The destruction of the Nord Stream 1 and 2 pipelines not only interrupted the flow of Russian natural gas to Western Europe, it killed and poisoned already endangered fish and marine mammal species in the Baltic Sea, says a new report […]
Japan, other G7 leaders tighten sanctions against Russia
TOKYO – Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and other Group of Seven leaders adopted a set of additional sanctions against Russia over its war on Ukraine at an online G-7 summit on Friday to mark the one-year anniversary of the start of the invasion. The leaders renewed their commitment to “intensify our diplomatic, financial and […]
The EU approves the tenth package of sanctions against Russia
The European Union approved a tenth package of Russia sanctions on Friday night, the anniversary of Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine, the Swedish EU presidency said. Follow our live blog for the latest developments. All times are Paris time (GMT+1). 8:46 a.m.: Biden says he doesn’t “anticipate” China providing arms to Russia United States President Joe […]
European Union agrees to new sanctions against Russia on war day
Brussels [Belgium]February 25 (ANI): The European Union on Friday, the first anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, agreed to a new round of sanctions against Moscow, Deutsche Welle (DW) reported. This comes as the tenth package of sanctions adopted by EU member states. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen had promised Ukrainian President […]
EU approves new sanctions against Russia
The bloc has followed the US, UK, Australia and New Zealand in announcing a new round of measures against Moscow EU member states approved a tenth round of sanctions against Russia on Friday over Moscow’s military operation in Ukraine, after its major Western ally imposed new measures to mark the one-year anniversary of the conflict’s […]
UN Weekly Roundup: 18–24 February 2023
Editor’s note: Here’s a quick snapshot of what the international community has been up to this past week, as seen from the UN’s perch. One year since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine Last Friday marked one year since Moscow launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. There were several meetings at UN headquarters during the week to […]
Denmark has not decided to send combat aircraft to Ukraine
Defense Minister Troels Lund Poulsen says that he is “open to” Denmark sending modern combat aircraft to Ukraine, but only as long as other countries do the same, DR reports. On the anniversary of the invasion, Ukraine’s need for support is as strong as ever. During his tour of Europe two weeks ago, President Zelensky […]
NATO pledges to support Ukraine ‘as long as needed’
ISTANBUL – NATO on Friday reaffirmed its solidarity with Ukraine in the “heroic defense” of its nation as the alliance “solemnly” marks one year of Moscow’s “brutal” war against Kiev. “We pay tribute to the lives lost, and we deplore the tragic human suffering and destruction, including of Ukraine’s residential and civilian and energy infrastructures, […]
Russia-EU relations no longer exist Moscow
The bloc chose economic ruin to be a vassal of the United States, Moscow’s UN envoy has said. Relations between the European Union and Russia are virtually non-existent, consumed by the abyss of EU subservience to the United States, Russian Permanent Representative to the United Nations Vassily Nebenzia told the Security Council on Thursday. Moscow […]
Live: Spain’s prime minister arrives in Kiev for talks with Zelensky
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez arrived in Kiev on Thursday for talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky ahead of the one-year anniversary of the Russian invasion. US President Joe Biden on Wednesday criticized Russia’s decision to suspend a key nuclear treaty, but said there was no evidence Moscow was moving closer to actually using a […]
NATO chief sees ‘some signs’ China may support Russia’s war
Warsaw, Poland – NATO’s chief said on Wednesday that the military alliance has seen “some signs” that China may be planning to support Russia in its war in Ukraine, and he strongly urged Beijing to refrain from what would be a violation of international law. NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg also told The Associated Press […]
Moscow takes aim at West over Nord Stream sabotage
The United States and its allies hope the issue will “fade into the sand,” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov claimed The West is against a transparent investigation into the attack on the Nord Stream pipelines, Russian presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Wednesday. Earlier this week, Moscow’s UN ambassador, Vassily Nebenzia, claimed that evidence of Washington’s […]
Evidence of US guilt for Nord Stream more than a smoking gun Russia
Blocking a UN probe would make the West look even more suspicious, Moscow’s ambassador told Security Council The destruction of the Nord Stream pipelines was an act of international terrorism and must be addressed to avoid “chaos” on the high seas, Moscow’s UN ambassador, Vassily Nebenzia, told the UN Security Council on Tuesday. Russia has […]
Russia protested against the US ambassador for arming Ukraine during Biden’s visit to Kiev
It accused the United States of “pumping the Ukrainian military with weapons and informing on attacks on Russian military and civilian infrastructure,” adding that such policies prove that the United States’ claims that it is not a party to the conflict are “inadequate and false.” Moscow also reminded Tracy that both Western-supplied weapons and the […]
Putin warns against expanding the operation in Ukraine and suspends the nuclear agreement with the United States
Western countries, including the United States and Britain, have already supplied Ukraine with heavy weapons, including US-made HIMARS rocket launchers and M777 howitzers. Putin also announced that Moscow would temporarily withdraw from the last remaining nuclear deal between Russia and the United States, the New START Treaty. He stated that the agreement was originally drawn […]
How Russian Cossacks fought Napoleon in 1812
Swift and tenacious Cossack cavalry ravaged Napoleon’s “Grande Armee” like a pack of dogs cornered by a bear. “The Cossacks are the best light troops there are. If I had them in my army I would go round the world with them,” Napoleon said about the Russian Cossack cavalry he encountered during the invasion of […]
Scholz pleads for tank
Allies who asked Berlin to “free the leopards” have so far failed to deliver on their rhetoric Germany has urged its European partners to keep their promises to supply Ukraine with Leopard tanks. Few countries have stepped up to actually provide the German-made weapon, despite loud calls for Berlin to approve shipments to Kiev earlier […]
Scholz votes thanks to the appeal
Allies who asked Berlin to “free the leopards” have so far failed to deliver on their rhetoric Germany has urged its European partners to keep their promises to supply Ukraine with Leopard tanks. Few countries have stepped up to provide the German-made weapon, despite loud calls for Berlin to approve shipments to Kiev earlier this […]
Moscow warns the EU of seized assets
Russia will respond in kind if its funds are given to Ukraine, the foreign ministry said Any Western attempt to transfer seized Russian assets to Ukraine would be “barbarism,” Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has claimed. If necessary, Moscow is ready to impose a tough response, she added. Speaking at a press briefing on Friday, […]
NATO unveils new space fleet
The US-led military bloc will use commercial satellites to improve intelligence gathering NATO has announced a new space project aimed at creating a fleet of spy satellites. The initiative, which includes NATO-seeking Sweden and Finland, involves not only national but commercial assets. The project, called the ‘Alliance Persistent Surveillance from Space’ (APSS), was unveiled on […]
NATO unveils new space project
The US-led military bloc is trying to use commercial satellites to improve intelligence gathering NATO has announced a new space project aimed at creating a fleet of spy satellites. The initiative, in which the NATO applicants Sweden and Finland also participate, covers not only national but also commercial assets. The project, called the ‘Alliance Persistent […]
This is how Ukraine must stop the Russian offensive
Ukraine is waiting for vehicles from the West. Russia is gathering troops. The fighting continues, but so far no side in Russia’s war of invasion against Ukraine has a clear upper hand. Lieutenant Colonel Joakim Paasikiviresearcher Martin Kragh and correspondent in Moscow Maria Persson Löfgren. Hear them about how Russia is now trying to take […]
US says partners should investigate Nord Stream blasts
The State Department reacted to Russia’s request for a UN investigation of the pipelines? destruction The Nord Stream pipeline explosions did not take place on US soil so Washington believes it would be most appropriate for the countries whose territory was involved to investigate them, State Department spokesman Ned Price told reporters on Wednesday. “I […]
How many Red Squares are there really in Russia?
Every Russian schoolchild knows that the name of the country’s main square “Red” means “beautiful”. However, there are many other red squares in Russia, which were named so for a completely different reason. 1. Moscow Alexey Druzhinin/Sputnik Moscow’s main square is the most famous of all Red Squares. You can see the walls and towers […]
EU adds Russia to black tax havens
The bloc accused Moscow of failing to change a “harmful” benefit tax regime Russia has been added to the EU’s list of “non-cooperative jurisdictions for tax purposes“, The European council notified on Tuesday. The bloc has accused Moscow of maintaining harmful tax practices. According to a statement published on the council’s website, Russian legislation introduced […]
Hungary wants to apologize for outrageous claims by US official
Washington’s UN envoy has made ?baseless? charges of anti-Semitism, says Budapest Hungary blasted the US over what it says are “outrageous” and “false” allegations of anti-Semitism, leveled by a senior diplomat against Budapest. Foreign Ministry spokesman Mate Paczolay added that while Washington later acknowledged the mistake, it has not issued a public apology. On Tuesday, […]
Live: Moldova closes airspace a day after warning of Russian plot
Moldova temporarily closed its airspace on Tuesday, a day after the small eastern European country’s president claimed Russia was plotting to topple his government – a charge denied by Moscow. The move comes as NATO defense ministers gathered for talks on how to increase their military support to Ukraine. Follow FRANCE 24 for live updates. […]
Live: EU adds Russia to its blacklist of tax havens
The European Union added Russia to its blacklist of tax havens, part of a series of economic measures taken against Moscow since its invasion of Ukraine. NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg told reporters it was more important that applications from Finland and Sweden to join NATO be ratified quickly than together as the alliance’s defense […]
The US lies about Nord Stream exposing Moscow
The Russian Foreign Ministry has reminded the State Department of its own history of misleading claims Attempts by the US State Department to brush off Seymour Hersh’s article on sabotage of the Nord Stream pipelines as “nonsense” are blatant lies that show a shocking ignorance of American history, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova told […]
US blew up Nord Stream pipeline in covert operation, says top investigative journalist
Washington [US]February 11 (ANI): American investigative journalist and political writer Seymour Hersh claimed that the bombing of the Nord Stream undersea gas pipelines in September 2022 was carried out by the US in a covert operation, according to the results of his investigation published in Substack. Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Hersh noted that the decision to […]
The military that started the war is condemning Russia
Russia has been unanimous about the invasion of Ukraine. Now comes several critical statements from Russian former military personnel about the slim chances of the Russian army to win. Among other things, hear about Igor Girkin, who led the first armed groups that started the war in Donbass and was a key player in 2014 […]
Expats, immigrants, internationals, non-Danes… we salute you all
It’s crazy that we haven’t had an ‘Expat of the Year’ before. One of the problems is the word ‘expat’. A lot of people don’t like it. Expats are foreigners who know that one day they will return to their home country, but many move to Denmark who are open to the idea of ​​staying […]
No German decision on tanks for Ukraine despite mounting pressure
Germany said Friday that no decision had been made on providing battle tanks sought by Kyiv, despite an emotional plea from President Volodymyr Zelensky. Western defence ministers gathered at Ramstein Air Base in Germany for a crucial US-led meeting to hammer out future military aid to Ukraine. Read our live blog to see how all […]
NATO allies US, Turkey Trying to mend fences but cracks remain
WASHINGTON – The United States and Turkey tried on Wednesday to iron out differences that have strained relations for years but failed to report progress in resolving differences over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and NATO expansion that have strained ties between the allies. At a meeting in Washington, Foreign Minister Antony Blinken and visiting Turkish […]
EU says deadly missile attack in Dnipro constitutes ‘war crime’
The death toll from a missile attack on the central Ukrainian city of Dnipro rose to 40 on Monday, as more bodies were pulled from the rubble of a multi-storey building. The Swedish EU presidency condemned the attack and said it constituted a war crime. Russia has denied responsibility. The emergency services gave the new […]
Putin’s new move – mobilizing the church in the war
The Russian Orthodox Church has a long history of ties to both Russian politics and intelligence. In the last week, the Russian Patriarch Kirill in Moscow has made several overtures that make the church an even more active party in the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Ukraine has been working for several years to free itself […]
Live: Fierce fighting continues in eastern Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Wednesday that fighting was still raging in Soledar, a key eastern front-line town that the Russian mercenary group Wagner previously said it controlled, as Moscow announced a new military commander in Ukraine. Follow our live blog for the latest updates on the war in Ukraine. All times are Paris […]
Culture Round-Up: TV2’s local Copenhagen news media will take a more cosmopolitan point of view
TV 2 Lorry, the Frederiksberg-based broadcaster that has served the 34 municipalities in Denmark’s capital region (and beyond) with news since the early 1990s, has changed its name to TV2 Kosmopol as of today. All its logos, facades and signs have been duly changed, along with its website to tv2kosmopol.dk, but the biggest change is […]
Culture Round-Up: TV2’s local Copenhagen news media will take a more cosmopolitan point of view
TV 2 Lorry, the Frederiksberg-based broadcaster that has served the 34 municipalities in Denmark’s capital region (and beyond) with news since the early 1990s, has changed its name to TV2 Kosmopol as of today. All its logos, facades and signs have been duly changed, along with its website to tv2kosmopol.dk, but the biggest change is […]
EU and NATO to further strengthen ties
Transatlantic security requires “further mobilization,” according to a joint statement The European Union and NATO signed a declaration of cooperation on Tuesday, pledging to take their partnership “to the next level” and promises continued support to Ukraine in its conflict with Russia. The declaration was signed by NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg, European Council president Charles […]
NATO and EU deepen ties to confront Russia and China
Transatlantic security requires “further mobilization,” according to a joint statement The European Union and NATO signed a declaration of cooperation on Tuesday, pledging to take their partnership “to the next level” and promises continued support to Ukraine in its conflict with Russia. The declaration was signed by NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg, European Council president Charles […]
The United States to increase military cooperation with NATO hopefully
The two states are negotiating a legal framework concerning the presence of American soldiers on Swedish soil The United States and Sweden have begun talks on a new security agreement to govern future US troops in the country, which applied to join the NATO bloc last year in response to Russia’s military action in Ukraine. […]
Matilde waltzes again: Noted journo gets Ukraine’s credentials back
Up to a CavlingDanish media organizations condemned Ukraine for stripping Kimer of her press credentials, and Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen raised the issue with his Ukrainian colleague Dmytro Kuleba. Kimer has been nominated for the prestigious Cavling award this year by the Journalistsforbundet, the country’s journalists’ association, for his coverage of the war in […]
The mayor urges Ukrainians to abandon Soviet New Year traditions
The habit of celebrating the season with Olivier and Shuba salads must be abolished, insists the city manager of Dnepr. Popular Olivier and Shuba salads, traditionally enjoyed during New Year’s celebrations in many former Soviet countries, should disappear from Ukrainians’ tables, Dnipro Mayor Boris Filatov has said. “To tell you the truth, I can’t swallow […]
The mayor urges Ukrainians to abandon New Year’s traditions
The Soviet habit of celebrating the season with Olivier and Shuba salads must be abandoned, insists the city manager of Dnepr. Popular Olivier and Shuba salads, traditionally enjoyed during New Year’s celebrations in many former Soviet countries, should disappear from Ukrainians’ tables, Dnipro Mayor Boris Filatov has said. “To tell you the truth, I can’t […]
The mayor urges Ukrainians to stop eating traditional New Year’s salads
The Soviet habit of celebrating the New Year with Olivier and Shuba dishes must be abandoned, insists the city manager of Dnepr Popular Olivier and Shuba salads, traditionally enjoyed during New Year’s celebrations in many former Soviet countries, should disappear from Ukrainians’ tables, Dnipro Mayor Boris Filatov has said. “To tell you the truth, I […]
Russian gas exports to Europe reach post-Soviet low
LONDON, England: Russian gas exports to Europe through pipelines hit a post-Soviet low in 2022 due to Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine and damage to the Nord Stream 1 and 2 pipelines caused by explosions, according to Gazprom data and Reuters calculations. Traditionally, Russia’s biggest consumer of oil and gas, the European Union, has for years […]
Why Russians name shoes, tools and weapons after foreign women
The Russian language, rich in metaphors, surprises many foreigners with the fact that some things are literally feminative of other nationalities. But don’t rush to accuse Russians of misogyny! It’s all about linguistic tradition. The complete coincidence of words denoting a representative of a nationality and an event (or object) is called “homonymy”. In our […]
The former Russian president warns of a nuclear disaster
The world will continue to teeter on the brink of disaster until Moscow receives the security guarantees it requires, Dmitry Medvedev believes Dmitry Medvedev, Russia’s former president and current deputy chairman of the country’s Security Council, has issued a reminder of the dangers of nuclear brinkmanship amid the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. In a […]
Russia’s former president warns of nuclear disaster
The world will continue to balance on the edge of disaster until Moscow receives the security guarantees it requires, Dmitry Medvedev believes Dmitry Medvedev, Russia’s former president and current vice-chairman of the Security Council, wrote a long article for Rossiyskaya Gazeta newspaper, summarizing his thoughts on how the year 2022 has changed the world order […]
Finland demands that Russia guarantee the security of the embassy in Moscow
The request came after a group of masked persons threw a hammer at the premises of the Finnish embassy in Moscow earlier this week.
The EU sees an increased demand for energy-efficient housing Bloomberg
A growing number of Europeans have made their homes more energy efficient as heating costs rise, according to the news agency The energy crisis and skyrocketing heating costs have pushed Europeans toward energy-efficient home improvements and so-called “passive houses,” buildings with ultra-low energy consumption, Bloomberg reported Friday. According to a survey by Sweden-based research firm […]
Russia’s Defense Minister visits the front line
Sergey Shoigu personally inspected the living conditions of the troops currently fighting the forces of Kiev Russian Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu has conducted a personal visit to the zone of the ongoing military operation against Ukraine, the Defense Ministry in Moscow announced on its Telegram channel on Thursday. Shoigu inspected the conditions of Russia’s forces […]
Putin supports the plan to expand the Russian armed forces to 1.5 million
Russian President Vladimir Putin backed a defense minister’s proposal to strengthen the Russian military by more than 30% on Wednesday, as he said Moscow needed to learn from and address the problems it faces in Ukraine. Read our live blog to see how all of today’s events unfolded. All times are Paris time (GMT+1). This […]
There is no evidence that Russia is behind the Nord Stream blasts by WaPo
The paper says some Western officials have privately raised questions about Moscow’s alleged culpability Several unnamed European officials have privately acknowledged doubts about whether Russia is to blame for the destruction of the Nord Stream 1 and 2 gas pipelines, according to the Washington Post. The two gas pipelines that cross the Baltic Sea were […]
Curtailment of Kimer: Ukraine puts the brakes on noted Danish journal
Up for the Cavling AwardNiels Kvale, head of DR’s foreign desk, maintains that Kimer’s inability to work in Ukraine will undoubtedly hamper DR’s coverage. “I would be lying if I said it doesn’t matter that our best employee, who has the most experience, speaks the language and has covered Ukraine for 12-14 years, is not […]
5 Swiss who nobly served Russia
Some of them were tutors to Russia’s royal heirs, while others helped rebuild Moscow after it was burned down by the French. Still others crushed the enemies of their new homeland on the battlefield. 1. Domenico Trezzini Nadezhda Pivovarova (CC BY-SA) The architect and engineer Domenico Andrea Trezzini was working on building forts in Denmark […]
Macron doubles his security guarantees for Russia
The French president sees no viable alternative to possible negotiations with Moscow French President Emmanuel Macron has reiterated his belief that the conflict in Ukraine will inevitably be resolved at the negotiating table, and that the West and NATO in particular will need to come up with security guarantees not only for Kyiv, but also […]
A masked gang threw a hammer at the Finnish embassy in Moscow
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed the incident, but added that there were no injuries to embassy staff or the building.
Sweden crushes Ukrainian fighter hopes
Kiev had previously been optimistic about receiving aircraft from Stockholm Sweden has no intention of supplying Ukraine with its state-of-the-art Saab JAS 39 Gripen fighter jets, Defense Minister Pol Jonson said on Sunday. Kiev had previously said it would like to receive modern aircraft from its Western backers, including Stockholm. Speaking at a joint press […]
Sweden will not send fighter jets to Ukraine – defense minister
Kiev had previously been optimistic about acquiring Western aircraft Sweden has no intention of supplying Ukraine with its state-of-the-art Saab JAS 39 Gripen fighter jets, Defense Minister Pol Jonson said on Sunday. Kiev had previously said it would like to receive modern aircraft from its Western backers, including Stockholm. Speaking at a joint press conference […]
Sweden will not send fighter jets to Ukraine’s defense minister
Kiev had previously been optimistic about acquiring Western aircraft Sweden has no intention of supplying Ukraine with its state-of-the-art Saab JAS 39 Gripen fighter jets, Swedish Defense Minister Pol Jonson said on Sunday. Kiev had previously said it would like to receive modern aircraft from its Western backers, including Stockholm. Speaking at a joint press […]
Moscow blasts Finland for an unacceptable flag stunt
A group of protesters burned the Russian national flag during a demonstration on Finland’s Independence Day The Russian Foreign Ministry lodged an official protest with Finnish authorities on Saturday over what it called an “unprecedented, unacceptable act”. Moscow was referring to a group of protesters who burned a Russian national flag during a mass rally […]
Moscow blasts Finland for unacceptable stunt
A group of protesters burned the Russian national flag during a demonstration on Finland’s Independence Day The Russian Foreign Ministry lodged an official protest with Finnish authorities on Saturday over what it called an “unprecedented, unacceptable act”. Moscow was referring to a group of protesters who burned a Russian national flag during a mass rally […]
Moscow accuses Finland of unacceptable action
A group of protesters burned the Russian national flag during a demonstration on Finland’s Independence Day The Russian Foreign Ministry lodged an official protest with Finnish authorities on Saturday over what it called an “unprecedented, unacceptable act”. Moscow was referring to a group of protesters who burned a Russian national flag during a mass rally […]
EU countries multiply trade with Russia RIA
Some member states have increased trade turnover by more than 200%, the news agency says Three quarters of EU member states increased their trade with Russia in the first eight months of 2022, RIA Novosti reported on Saturday, citing data collected from the bloc’s various national statistics departments. Russia’s trade with Bulgaria and Greece reportedly […]
Basketball star Brittney Griner returns to the United States after a prisoner exchange with Russia
Washington [US]December 10 (ANI): American basketball player Brittney Griner reached her home country on Friday after being released from a Russian prison in exchange for an arms dealer. Speaking at a news briefing Friday, U.S. Chancellor’s Assistant Secretary Vedant Patel said Griner arrived at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston and was taken to Brooke […]
The European Commission proposes additional sanctions against Russia
We support Ukraine and force Russia to pay for its cruelty, Ursula von der Leyen said in a press release. Ursula von der Leyen said the European Commission has proposed imposing sanctions on 200 individuals and entities, including the Russian armed forces, defense industry companies, members of the Russian Duma, the Federal Council, ministers and […]
Putin vows to continue targeting Ukraine’s power grid
President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that Russia will continue to strike Ukraine’s energy grid after waves of missile attacks have left parts of the country without clean water and electricity. Pope Francis broke down and wept as he spoke about the suffering of Ukrainians during a prayer at Rome’s Spanish Steps. Read our live […]
Live: Putin vows to continue targeting Ukraine’s power grid
President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that Russia will continue to strike Ukraine’s energy grid after waves of missile attacks have left parts of the country without clean water and electricity. Pope Francis broke down and wept as he spoke about the suffering of Ukrainians during a prayer at Rome’s Spanish Steps. Follow our live […]
Live: Kremlin sees ‘risk’ of Ukrainian attacks on annexed Crimea
The Kremlin said Thursday that Crimea was vulnerable to Ukrainian attacks after the Russian military downed a drone near the peninsula’s largest city, home to a key Russian naval base. The comments came a day after President Vladimir Putin admitted that Russia’s war in Ukraine would be “a long process”. Follow our live blog for […]
Countries in the Middle East have the world’s most powerful passports
The United Arab Emirates has risen to the top of the rankings for unrestricted access to countries around the world UAE nationals now use the world’s most powerful passport and have easy visitor access to all but 9% of the world’s countries, according to the latest Passport Index rankings by Canadian financial advisory firm Arton […]
Russia responds to Macron’s offer of security guarantees
Moscow is willing to talk but the West must take the first step, Deputy FM Ryabkov said The topic of security guarantees can be raised again if the West is serious about it, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov told reporters on Tuesday. Until then, he added, Moscow will continue to respond appropriately to any […]
5 Dutchmen who nobly served Russia
As born sailors and shipbuilders, the Dutch made a huge contribution to the creation of the regular Russian navy. As captains they gave that honor on more than one occasion with their victories in battle. 1. Franz Timmerman Franz Timmerman. Adriaan Schoonebeek At the end of the 1680s, Tsar Peter I, who in the following […]
Trkiye says the NATO applicant has not met its requirements
Helsinki has not yet promised to lift an arms embargo against Ankara, Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu has said. Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu called on Finland on Monday to publicly declare an end to its ban on arms transfers to his country. Otherwise, Ankara will not support Helsinki’s NATO membership bid. Speaking to reporters ahead […]
Sweden fulfills the Turkish demand – media
Stockholm has handed over a man previously found guilty of membership in a banned Kurdish group, according to the Anadolu news agency Sweden has extradited to Turkey a man convicted in his home country of being a member of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK), which Ankara considers a terrorist organization, Anadolu news agency reported on […]
UN ignores abuses against Ukrainian women in EU country – Moscow
The real threat to female refugees does not come from Russia, says the Foreign Ministry The UN and human rights bodies are turning a blind eye to reports of sexual exploitation of female Ukrainian refugees in Sweden, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has said. In a post on Telegram on Saturday, Zakharova drew attention […]
Finland describes the reasons for applying for membership in NATO
Moscow’s nuclear rhetoric prompted Helsinki to apply to join the US-led military bloc, Finland’s foreign minister has said. Russia allegedly “nuclear threat” amid the Ukraine conflict was the key factor spurring Finland to seek NATO membership, the country’s Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto said on Sunday. Moscow has stated on numerous occasions that it has never […]
Sweden fulfills Turkish media demand
Stockholm has handed over a man previously found guilty of membership in a banned Kurdish group, according to the Anadolu news agency Sweden has extradited to Turkey a man convicted in his home country of being a member of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK), which Ankara considers a terrorist organization, Anadolu news agency reported on […]
The UN ignores abuses against Ukrainian women in the EU country of Moscow
The real threat to female refugees does not come from Russia, says the Foreign Ministry The UN and human rights bodies are turning a blind eye to reports of sexual exploitation of female Ukrainian refugees in Sweden, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has said. In a post on Telegram on Saturday, Zakharova drew attention […]
Finland explains the reasons for joining NATO
Moscow’s nuclear rhetoric prompted Helsinki to apply to join the US-led military bloc, Finland’s foreign minister has said. Russia’s alleged “nuclear threat” amid the Ukraine conflict was the key factor spurring Finland to seek NATO membership, the country’s Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto said on Sunday. Moscow has stated on numerous occasions that it has never […]
Winter campaign
As the conflict drags on for ten months, what initially seemed like a three-day rush to Kiev has slowed to a slow, grinding war of attrition. The front lines, with the major exceptions of Kharkiv and Kherson, have remained mostly static. In the Kharkiv region, Russians settled on the outskirts of the city of Kharkiv […]
