Following a two-month siege, Mariupol could fall into Russian hands in “hours,” according to a Ukrainian official, as the adversaries agreed on a humanitarian passage for civilians to evacuate the destroyed port city. As fighting raged in the country’s east and south, the president of the European Council Charles Michel arrived in Kyiv, in the … Read more
Russian forces opened a humanitarian corridor for Ukrainian troops who agreed to lay down their arms and evacuate the besieged city of Mariupol on Tuesday, according to Moscow. The vital Sea of Azov port city has seen some of the most intense fighting in Russia’s military assault. “The Russian armed forces opened a humanitarian … Read more
German purchaser goods group Henkel, which incorporates the beauty logo Schwarzkopf and Pritt adhesive, said Tuesday it would be a part of a string of other organizations leaving the Russian marketplace. Henkel has “determined to go out its enterprise activities in Russia”, in which it employs 2,500 people, the agency stated in an announcement. The … Read more
Ukraine on Monday aired a video displaying Viktor Medvedchuk, a detained pro-Russia tycoon and best friend of President Vladimir Putin, searching to be exchanged in go back for an evacuation of civilians and troops from the besieged port town of Mariupol. Mariupol has become a symbol of Ukraine’s unexpectedly fierce resistance since Russian troops invaded … Read more
VATICAN: On Easter Sunday, Pope Francis issued an emotional plea for peace amid the “senseless” Ukrainian war and other global conflicts, citing the “troubling” prospect of nuclear war. From the central balcony of St. Peter’s Square, Francis remarked, “May there be peace for war-torn Ukraine, so sorely tried by the violence and destruction of this … Read more
President Vladimir Putin may use a tactical or low-yield nuclear weapon if his invasion of Ukraine fails, CIA Director William Burns said Thursday. “Given the potential desperation of President Putin and the Russian leadership, given the setbacks that they’ve faced so far, militarily, none of us can take lightly the threat posed by a potential … Read more
Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev threatened Thursday that if Finland or Sweden joined NATO, Russia would install nuclear weapons near them. Medvedev, former president and deputy head of Russia’s security council, remarked on Telegram that joining would more than treble Russia’s land border with NATO members. “Naturally, we will have to reinforce these borders,” he … Read more
Washington: President Joe Biden has accused Russia of carrying out a genocide in Ukraine, claiming its soldiers are attempting to destroy the nation and its civilian population. Biden accused President Vladimir Putin’s soldiers of genocide but added that it was up to lawyers to assess if Russia’s actions constituted genocide. “I am going to predict … Read more
After Joe Biden’s backing for Ukraine, Russian political analysts on state media have called for a regime change in the US. Last week, Evgeny Popov sponsored a discussion on the topic on his show. It’s time for “again to help our partner Trump to become President”, according to Popov, according to The Daily Beast. Another participant, … Read more
A Russian exhibition of masterpieces by art collectors has attracted a near-record number of visitors in Paris, but the war in Ukraine may make it the last of its kind for a while. The “Morozov Collection,” which includes works by Van Gogh, Cezanne, Matisse, and Monet, clocked up 1.25 million visitors at the Louis Vuitton … Read more
Former war crimes prosecutor Carla Del Ponte has urged the International Criminal Court to issue an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin for his activities in Ukraine as soon as possible. “Putin is a war criminal,” Del Ponte, who rose to notoriety prosecuting war crimes in Rwanda and the former Yugoslavia, said in an … Read more
In a new video broadcast on his social media, Arnold Schwarzenegger expresses his support for Ukraine while speaking directly to the Russian people. The star addressed the Russian people in the nine-minute video. While unravelling the truth behind the war. And also stating all the elements that are allegedly being concealed from Russian civilians. Read … Read more
SOFIA – Bulgarian Prime Minister Kiril Petkov said his defence minister will be fired Monday over his restrained stance on Ukraine, notably stopping short of calling the conflict a “war”. An extraordinary government session would approve Defence Minister Stefan Yanev’s resignation, Petkov said. “No defence minister of mine can use the word ‘operation’ instead of … Read more
MOSCOW- Russia will be able to ride out Western sanctions over its invasion of neighbouring Ukraine, a Kremlin spokesman said Monday, while President Vladimir Putin will be meeting officials to discuss the economic impact. “The Western sanctions on Russia are hard, but our country has the necessary potential to compensate the damage,” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov … Read more
KIEV – As Russian troops approach the Ukrainian capital in an all-out offensive, here are five facts about the country that has long been disputed by great empires. – Disputed history – Ukraine literally means “on the edge”. Modern-day Russia and Ukraine both trace their roots to the medieval state of Kievan Rus, which at its height … Read more
UNITED NATIONS – United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres Wednesday night asked Russian President Vladimir Putin to bring troops back to Russia shortly after Putin announced a military operation in Ukraine. “I must say, President Putin: In the name of humanity bring your troops back to Russia. In the name of humanity do not allow to … Read more
MOSCOW – Moscow said Tuesday Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov was still ready for talks with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, after President Vladimir Putin ordered troops into Ukraine’s two separatist regions. “Even during the most difficult moments… we say: we are ready for negotiations,” foreign ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said in remarks aired … Read more
Kanye West, the rapper who now goes by moniker Ye, has been in the news recently for various reasons. But the most recent report has raised everyone’s eyes. The rapper says he wants to visit Russia and make it his second home. He will be going later this year and will also meet Russian President … Read more
Alongside the concerns about Russia’s military build-up on the border of Ukraine, regional states worry about a possible stitch-up between major powers that could turn the clock back. For countries once ruled from Moscow, US President Joe Biden’s comments last week about seeking a possible “accommodation” between Russia and major Nato powers have had a … Read more
MOSCOW — Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday he supports a proposal to introduce paid non-working days across the country from Oct. 30 to Nov. 7 to contain a hike in COVID-19 infections and related deaths. Local authorities can launch the days off earlier or extend them if necessary, Putin told a government meeting. … Read more
MOSCOW: The new figures bring Russia’s official death toll to 226,353 — the highest on the continent even as authorities have been accused of vastly downplaying the severity of the pandemic. The country also recorded 34,074 new virus cases, according to an official tally. Infection rates have soared in recent weeks amid a stalled vaccination program, … Read more
MOSCOW – President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday that Russia — one of the world’s biggest producers of oil and gas — is aiming for carbon neutrality by 2060. “Russia in practice will strive for carbon neutrality of its economy,” he said at an energy forum in Moscow. “And we set a benchmark for this — no … Read more
Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that the United States’ 20-year of operation in Afghanistan finished in “only tragedies, only losses”. Putin has a track record of condemning Western countries for trying to levy their standards on non-Western nations. Moscow has frequently smashed the US policy in Afghanistan, which is now in complete control by the … Read more
The U.S. military said that it has concluded about more than 90 percent of its departure from Afghanistan. In a statement, U.S. Central Command said that the United States had officially handed over seven facilities to the Afghan ministry of defense. Earlier it was reported that Tajikistan’s president ordered the deployment of 20,000 military soldiers … Read more
Russia warned Britain on Thursday that it would bomb British naval vessels in the Black Sea in case of any further provoking actions by the British navy off the coast of Russia-annexed Crimea. Russia called the British ambassador in Moscow for an official political admonishment after the warship ruptured its regional waters but which Britain … Read more
The Russian military on Wednesday ablaze warning shots and dropped bombs on a British warship’s path to hunt it out of waters which Moscow has entitled in the Black Sea off the coast of the Crimea peninsula. Whereas Britain has rejected Russia’s account of this incident, saying it supposed any shots fired were a pre-announced … Read more
Russian President Vladimir Putin said that he is optimistic to mend Russia’s smashed relations with the US when he will hold his first summit with President Joe Biden. The face-to-face meeting in Geneva on June 16 occurs amid the biggest crisis in ties between the two countries in years, with tensions high over invocations of … Read more
Russia has announced retaliatory sanctions on Britain. The United Kingdom has banned 49 individuals and entities for human rights abuses in recent years. The list also includes 25 Russian figures who will be barred from entering the UK and whose assets will be frozen in the UK. Russia has also announced sanctions in response to … Read more
