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People dependent on NATO security are not helpful allies
SINCE the end of World War II, American officials have had an overly broad view of what constitutes valuable strategic allies for the United States. In too many cases, the "allies" Washington touts are small, weak, often militarily…
UK says tensions with Russia reach ‘crunch time’, warns Putin of ‘high cost’
Foreign Minister Liz Truss says Western allies must hold imminent talks on assembling Russian troops on Ukraine's border - and warned of sanctions against wealthy RussiansThe Ukrainian Territorial Defense Forces, the military reserve of…
The death spiral of American foreign policy
When trying to predict what the New Year has in store for us, it may be worth remembering the old adage; do what you always did and you will get what you always got. And so, with no sign that the United States!-->!-->…
Russia comments on Ukraine’s energy problems
Ukrainian dysfunction led to energy crisis in country, says Russian Foreign Ministry
Ukraine's energy security is not threatened by Russia, despite Kiev's insistence, but by the complete failure of its own system and the paralysis of the…
Opposition urges Ukrainian authorities to make real progress towards peace in Donbass – world
KIEV, December 29. / TASS /. Opposition Platform Co-Leader - For Life Yuri Boiko said Kiev should go through political settlement, not confrontation and ultimatums in order to end the conflict in Donbass.
âOver the…
Russia braces for invasion as Moscow posts frightening video of military exercises | World | News
Russia has reportedly sent up to 104,000 troops to the border with Ukraine in recent months, raising fears of an attempt to annex the rest of the Eastern European nation. Vladimir Putin issued a warning to NATO last week insisting that…
Russia fears war: Ukraine organizes military exercises with US weapons to prepare for invasion |…
Ukraine should "consolidate its strength" and join NATO, says soldierThe exercises were confirmed by Ukrainian TV Dom. Ukraine, which is seeking to join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), has received a series of consignments…
Former Ukrainian president accused of aiding pro-Russian separatists in treason charges
FORMER PRESIDENT OF UKRAINE Petro Poroshenko criticized the new accusations of treason brought against him.
Western Kiev allies have called for a fair and transparent investigation in a country plagued…
Former Ukrainian leader Poroshenko named in “betrayal” investigation
Authorities said they were investigating dozens of alleged…
Former Zelensky aide alleges ruling party MPs received undisclosed bundles of money
Lawmakers in Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's party have reportedly received thousands of dollars in cash and could be fined for failing to vote on important laws, the leader's ex-chief of staff has sensationally said.
Speaking…
We must face Putin’s imperialist project or face Armageddon in Ukraine
As British politicians and journalists raise the roof in Westminster on the rights of the unvaccinated and whether or not Covid rules were broken a year ago, far in the Russian-Ukrainian steppe, the drum of war is dropping…
G7 sent “very clear united message to Putin” on Ukraine, says Truss
The West and its allies are "united" in threatening "massive consequences" for any Russian invasion of neighboring Ukraine, the foreign minister said.Liz Truss, speaking to reporters at a press conference, also targeted Iran and China…
Russia and China mobilize their transatlantic partners – Carnegie Europe
Some summits produce mundane statements. Others are public relations exercises. Then there are those who make all kinds of commitments that are rarely kept.
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Ukraine pledges to fight Russia, shows US military equipment
He then flew to Kharkiv, a town near Ukraine's northeastern border with Russia and a traditional center of arms manufacturing, to mark a delivery of manufactured tanks, armored vehicles and armored vehicles. in the factories of the…
Ukraine pledges to fight Russia
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Ukraine's armed forces were able to repel any attack from Russia as the country marked its National Army Day with a display of American armored vehicles and patrol boats.US President Joe Biden has pledged…
5 things you should know before visiting Ukraine right now
If Ukraine is currently at the top of your travel list, there are 5 important things you should know before you go.
There is a lot to love in the country. It has beautiful towns and countryside, a fascinating and colorful culture, and a…
Ukraine calls on NATO countries for new sanctions against Moscow to dissuade it from aggression |…
With the tensions of the conflict increasingly electric, Ukraine on Wednesday urged NATO countries to prepare new economic sanctions to deter Russia from possible aggression. Kiev, which is not a member of the Atlantic Alliance but which…
McDermott Atty selected for Ukrainian Legal Ethics Council
By Chris Villani (November 29, 2021, 4:45 p.m. EST) - Robert Cordy's day started at 4 a.m. Monday morning with a Zoom meeting in Ukraine, a country that has recently become a focal point of his legal career.McDermott's current…
Volodymyr Zelensky: Ukrainian President Says Russian-Supported Coup Sought in December |…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky assured this Friday that his intelligence agencies had discovered that a coup attempt supported by "representatives of Russia" was preparing for December 1 and 2. The Ukrainian leader has avoided…
Eight years of post-Maidan agony in Ukraine
The Ukrainian Maidan, also known as the ârevolution of dignityâ, turned eight on November 21, 2021.…
Kiev bears responsibility for threat of military operations in Donbass, says ex-Ukrainian president…
KIEV, November 22. / TASS /. Former Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych believes that Kiev bears responsibility for the conflict in Donbass which has turned into large-scale hostilities.
"If we compare the current situation in Donbass…
Presidential poll in Bulgaria to test appetite for anti-corruption reform
Bulgarians will vote on Sunday to choose the country's next president in the second round of elections, weary of rampant corruption in the EU's poorest member state.Outgoing President Rumen Radev, 58, a proponent of change to clean up…
Joe Ward to show his worth at Madison Square Garden in December ahead of the Irish takeover of St.…
JOE WARD is ready to show off his growth in The Garden.
The mid-heavyweight Moate will return to New York on December 11, with his opponent yet to be announced.
3Joe Ward is expected to return to the ring on December 11.Credit: Sportsfile…
Putin is ready to bet on war with the West
Bosnia may be on the verge of falling into civil war. Belarus throws refugees from the Middle East to the Polish border. Russia is strengthening its forces on the eastern border of Ukraine.
These events, in a series of hot spots in…
No consensus on Ukraine’s invitation: NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg
Brussels: North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg says NATO countries do not agree to invite Ukraine to become a full member . According to an HBO report, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg…
The corruption of the political class
"WE CAN become a corrupt country," said Jonathan Evans, the former head of MI5 and the interbank peer who chairs the…
A proud “Shield of Europe” or just a buffer zone for NATO
Amidst many discussions about the future of Ukraine - a country unable to form a single nation in 30 years of independence and torn by interethnic, linguistic and economic contradictions, Europe should ask itself what…
Mandatory readings
On March 23, 2003, approximately three days after President George W. Bush started the Iraq War, Michael Moore won the Oscar for his 2002 film, âBowling for…
Rudy Giuliani Lev Parnas associate convicted of campaign finance charges
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(Permanent music Accompaniement to the last post of the week from the Canadian living favorite of the blog)Oh, all the chickens, Kiev and the like, are coming home…
Kremlin critic Navalny wins European Sakharov Rights Prize
The European Parliament awarded its Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought - Europe's highest human rights award - to Russian opponent Alexei Navalny on Wednesday.The anti-corruption activist, who survived a poisoning attack he attributes…
The Burmese opposition welcomes the snub of the ASEAN junta and wishes an invitation to the summit
COPENHAGEN, Denmark: As Europe braces for a constant influx of Afghan refugees fleeing the return of the Taliban and economic chaos, a recent shift in political rhetoric indicates Scandinavian countries are less…
The gas disaster hangs over Ukraine
The long history of gas transit through independent Ukraine began with Kiev's initial refusal to pay anything for Russian natural gas, both for transit to Europe and for domestic consumption, under pretext for fraternal…
Eyeing Russia, US defense chief heads for Black Sea region
US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin visited the Black Sea region on Sunday in an effort to solidify alliances with countries under pressure from Russia and to show his gratitude for their contributions to the…
EU-Ukraine summit, Kiev, Ukraine, 12 October 2021
Three agreements were signed during a ceremony after the summit
Principle results
The 23rd summit between the European Union and Ukraine took place in Kiev on…
EU pledges aid for gas supply to Ukraine amid energy crisis | International
European Union leaders have promised Ukraine that they will work to secure its gas supply. Fearing a cold winter, against the backdrop of the energy crisis and criticism of Russia, denounced in several European capitals for taking…
The first pages of the international press ATHENS 9,84
The acceleration of talks on the formation of a government in Germany, the condemnation of the British government on the management of the pandemic in its first phase, the possibility of the return of D. Trump in 2024 are some of the key…
EU and Ukraine discuss military training and cyber threats | WGN 720 radio
Brussels (AP) - The European Union is considering providing Ukraine with a military training mission amid protracted tensions between Russia and the former Soviet Republic, officials said on Monday. The EU already sent a fact-finding…
Ukraine reaffirms intention to involve US in Donbass – Kiev peace process
MOSCOW (UrduPoint News / Sputnik - October 09, 2021) Ukraine reiterated the importance of US involvement in negotiations to resolve the conflict in the breakaway Donbass region, the Ukrainian presidency said on Friday."Andriy…
The Panama Papers led to regime change in Pakistan. What will happen after the Pandora Papers leak?
In the wake of the Panama Papers disclosures five years ago, which sparked regime change in Pakistan and a sense of discontent in much of the world, many entities managing offshore funds and shell companies have come under…
5 most important women who ruled Russia
Russia Beyond (Dmitry Levitsky; Nikolai Bruni, Sergey Nikitin (CC BY-SA 3.0), Ivan Veshnyakov, public domain)
1. Princess Olga Nikolai Bruni. Saint Olga, 1901
Russian museum 10th century Olga is best…
Ukrainian presidential party expels presidents in parliamentary vote
Ukrainian Parliament Speaker Dmytro Razumkov will address Members of Parliament during a parliamentary session in Kiev, Ukraine on October 7, 2021. REUTERS / Valentyn Ogirenko October 7, 2021 Natalia Ginets and Valentin Ogilenco Kiev…
Pandora Leak Shows Wealth Stealthily: Dawn Columnist, South Asia News & Top Stories
ISLAMABAD (DAWN / ASIA NEWS NETWORK) - Following the Panama Papers revelations five years ago, which sparked regime change in Pakistan and a sense of discontent in much of the world, with many entities managing funds offshore and shell…
Tensions in Taiwan, Zuckerberg’s “Deeply Illogical” Quote, Ali’s Art
обÑÑ Ð´Ð·ÐµÐ½Ñ! *Welcome to Wednesday, when China / Taiwan tensions are mounting, Mark Zuckerberg responds to Facebook's…
Poland calls for enhanced cooperation between EU and NATO against a backdrop of Russian…
WARSAW, Poland - Poland hopes that enhanced cooperation between the European Union and NATO, combined with a further expansion of the alliance, could spur a more robust approach to Moscow, according to senior Polish defense…
Zelensky’s Ukraine, where Pandora’s papers hit the hardest
KIEV - Nowhere have the revelations of the Pandora Papers investigation been stronger than in Ukraine. The discovery of offshore accounts strikes at the heart of the current government and power structure of a ruling class that came to…
Key revelations from the “Pandora Papers”
WASHINGTON, United States - An investigation based on one of the largest financial document leaks on Sunday revealed a hidden world of protected wealth belonging to hundreds of politicians and billionaires.
One of…
Team GB’s Joe Joyce prepares for Olympic gold as investigation reveals 2016 fights have been…
Joe Joyce, who is now making his way into the heavyweight division, was on the wrong side of a split decision in Rio five years ago and the fight is one of 11 identified as âsuspectsâ.Video uploadVideo…
Hervé Renard’s Saudi squad offer plenty of options for vital World Cup qualifiers against…
RIYAD: The Saudi Arabian team was named, but it was the easy part. The next two weeks will reveal whether the Green Falcons are on track for the 2022 World Cup or whether they're going to face a setback to get there.…
Bratislava Castle as a tattoo is a cliché, according to Ukrainian tattoo artist
Slovakia was not a place where 17-year-old Olesia "Les" Paskarenko wanted to be kicked out by her parents, but six years later the Ukrainian tattoo artist calls her home even though she feels like an immigrant here and…
Vitali Klitschko: Usyk did a perfect job, it was a great fight
The first Ukrainian boxer to win a heavyweight crown piece was on hand to watch the latest news from his country to accomplish the feat.
Former Hall of Fame triple heavyweight titlist Vitali Klitschko enjoyed…
Billions of EU money wasted in Ukraine
Jerome Hugues
Press TV, Brussels
For twenty years now, the European Union has injected billions of euros into Ukraine. The master plan, analysts say, is to create a…
Russian elections on Moldovan territory
On Sunday July 11, Bulgarians went to the polls for the second time in less than six months after former Prime Minister Boiko Borisov's failure to form a government coalition following the April parliamentary elections, writes Cristian…
EU should target Ukrainian oligarchs for corruption
Brussels: The EU should step up efforts to target Ukrainian oligarchs behind "grand corruption" as support for Kiev has failed to curb rampant corruption, the bloc's spending watchdog said Thursday.
A report by the European Court of…
Travel in the international press ATHENS 9.84
The diplomatic "detente" in US-French relations, the elections in Germany, the sudden "rupture" within the Spanish People's Party and a strange assassination attempt in Ukraine are some of the key topics in the international press.
For…
Senator urges Ukraine to learn lessons from successful Russian elections in Crimea – Russian…
SEBASTOPOL, September 21. / TASS /. Ukraine should learn from the successful experience of the Russian parliamentary vote in Crimea instead of criticizing the elections, said Russian Senator Olga Kovitidi, who represents Crimea,…
Ukrainian Zelensky promises “strong” response after attack on top employee
Published on: 09/22/2021 - 15:51Amended: 09/22/2021 - 15:52
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday…
Car carrying closest confidant of Ukrainian President Zelenskiy is shot – POLITICO
More than a dozen shots were fired at a car carrying Serhiy Shefir, the main aide to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, on Wednesday morning in what senior officials described as an assassination attempt.
"This open,…
Car gunshot containing Ukrainian president’s aide
A round of gunfire was fired at a car carrying Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's main aide on Wednesday in what a senior official called an assassination attempt.More than 10 bullets hit the car near the village of…
Ukrainian presidential aide’s car was shot at in assassination attempt, officials say
KYIV - A salute of automatic fire hit a car carrying a senior official of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Wednesday, an incident which a senior official called an assassination attempt and Zelenskiy said it may have been 'a…
Press review: permanent fire could lead to tougher gun laws and will France withdraw from NATO…
Izvestia: Perm shooting tragedy shows need for overhaul of university security structure
The law on possession of weapons from the age of 21, which comes into force in June 2022, could help protect educational institutions from attacks by…
Judith Miller: Biden overtakes France – President’s mistakes have allies questioning his…
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The Biden administration's unforced errors in foreign affairs continue to pile up. The first was the lethal and botched exit from Afghanistan and the ensuing humanitarian catastrophe. Then…
The Biden-Zelensky summit: security, threats and “working on errors”
The recent summit between Presidents Joe Biden and Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House demonstrated that Washington and Kiev are ready to cooperate, despite some unresolved issues, including Ukraine's aspiration to join NATO and the…
Ukraine fails to tackle fraudulent call centers
More than 18 months after massive exposure in international media, Ukraine's dubious call centers - including one in the heart of Kiev - continue to operate with impunity.
Many people would say that the center of Kiev is the…
As the House of Commons elections approached, Russian opponents were suppressed but did not succumb…
Moscow (AP) - Months before Russia's parliamentary elections this week, authorities unleashed an unprecedented crackdown on the opposition to prevent the Kremlin's most notorious and vocal critics from escaping. Some people have been…
Naftogaz Ukraine CEO thinks US sanctions may still block Nord Stream 2 pipeline
The United States can still block the operation of the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline if Washington imposes sanctions on companies involved in the Russian gas project, said Yuriy Vitrenko, CEO of state-owned energy company Naftogaz Ukraine,…
For the first time, senior EU official publicly declares Palestinian textbooks “deeply…
A zoom press conference was devoted Tuesday (August 31) to the 80th anniversary of the Babyn Yar massacre ahead of an event "Lessons from Babyn Yar: History, Memory and Legacy", which is jointly organized by the House of European history…
Ukraine could not join NATO due to conflict in Donbass – German envoy – world
KIEV, September 3. / TASS /. The conflict in Donbass and the situation around Crimea, which Kiev considers Ukrainian, are obstacles to Kiev's NATO membership, German Ambassador to Ukraine Anka Feldhausen said in a television interview on…
‘Ukrainian politicians use verbal gymnastics’: Lavrov slams Russian-phobic rhetoric from…
MOSCOW, September 1. / TASS /. Ukrainian politicians indulge in verbal gymnastics, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Wednesday, adding that their remarks on various historical topics, as well as the fact that President…
Broken American leadership, a specter that haunts Europe
(MENAFN - Asia Times) In the aftermath of the chaotic evacuation of Europeans and Afghans from Kabul airport, NATO allies are concerned about the reliability of the United States and the competence of…
Ukraine: Washington’s bellicose security client
Having Ukraine as a de facto âallyâ should make Washington increasingly uncomfortable. The United States has described this country as a peaceful Western democracy striving to defend its territory and…
Kyiv Post staff on what we like and dislike about Ukraine – KyivPost
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Angela Merkel calls for high-level meeting on eastern Ukraine during “farewell visit” to…
German Chancellor Angela Merkel called for continued peace talks on the situation in eastern Ukraine during her "farewell visit" to Kiev ahead of the German elections in September.âI would argue for another meeting at the…
FirstFT: Johnson to host G7 talks on Afghanistan
Hello. This article is our on-site version FirstFT Newsletter.sign up for us Asia, Europe / Africa Also Americas Edition to send directly to your inbox on weekday mornings. You can reach us [email protected] Boris Johnson welcomes…
Ukraine bans websites accused of “pro-Russian propaganda”
Kiev - Influential opposition news site sanctioned in Kiev for publishing "pro-Russian propaganda" and banned in Ukraine due to sanctions against editors in exile in Austria . The ban on the strana.ua site was issued in the form of a…
Former Ukrainian president slams Kiev for abandoning cordial relations with Russia – world
MOSCOW, August 17. / TASS /. The abandonment of good neighborly relations with Russia has been the biggest mistake Ukraine has made in the past 30 years, said former Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych in a speech to his fellow…
Ukrainian Anti-Corruption Office wants son Yanukovych on Interpol wanted list
Ukraine's National Anti-Corruption Office (NABU) intends to ask Interpol to issue a Red Notice, or an international wanted alert, for former President Viktor Yanukovych and his son, Oleksandr Yanukovych , for illegal seizure of Mezhyhirya…
What we are observing: Rape problem in India, Iranian antics at sea, Guatemala has another…
The problem of rape in India: Hundreds of protesters have flocked to the streets of New Delhi for four days in a row after a 9 year old girl was raped and murdered in a small village outside the capital as she went to fetch water for her…
Lukashenko’s long arm
The death of Belarusian dissident Vitaly Shishov (26), found hanged in a park near his Kiev home, is under investigation by Ukrainian police, who have previously suggested the possibility of 'a…
Ukrainian president sacks chief of armed forces, citing disputes
FILE PHOTO: Ukrainian Armed Forces Chief of Staff Ruslan Homchak attends the annual "Arms and Security" weapons and military equipment exhibition in Kiev, Ukraine, October 8, 2019. REUTERS / Gleb Garanich / File Photo…
Ukrainian policemen involved in attempted murder of Montenegrin gangster
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US, Germany abandon Ukraine in Nord Stream 2 pipeline deal
The Biden administration said it has officially ended its opposition to Russia's completion of construction of the Nord Stream 2 pipeline. The pipeline, which is over 90% complete, is expected to double the flow capacity. of Russian…
Senator Portman warns of removal of sanctions from Nord Stream 2 as “serious misstep”…
Senator Rob Portman, R-Ohio, has warned that the removal of sanctions from the Russian Nord Stream 2 pipeline is a "serious misstep" as the visit of the Ukrainian president with President Biden has been announced.Portman, co-chair of the…
Ukrainian interior minister close to the far right resigns
Ukrainian Interior Minister Arsen Avakov, known for his neo-Nazi ties, has resigned his post in President Volodymyr Zelensky's government. No reason for his surprise resignation has been revealed.Arsen Avakov (Photo: Wikipedia)Avakov was…
US, Germany reach deal to enable completion of Nord Stream 2 pipeline
US and German officials on Wednesday announced a deal allowing the completion of a controversial Russia-Germany gas pipeline, scandalizing Republican lawmakers who see the deal as an additional concession from the Biden…
Eternal revolution? Ukrainian interior minister’s strongman is gone, but chaos and scandal in…
"Revolutions" are complicated business, and once they start it is not always clear when they end. Is it when the last shot is fired? When is the last old flag withdrawn? Or is it when - or if -…
Kiev accuses Merkel of ceding Ukrainian interests to Russia
KIEV (UrduPoint News / Sputnik - July 16, 2021) German Chancellor Angela Merkel has "somewhat" ceded Ukrainian interests to Russia, said Oleksiy Arestovych, information policy adviser to the Ukrainian delegation to the group on…
Ukrainian President’s “Big Construction” project runs into problems
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's so-called Big Construction program is a much needed overhaul of Ukraine's aging infrastructure. However, in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic and in the face of allegations of…
Ukrainian parliament approves resignation of interior minister
Kyiv, Jul 15 (EFE) .- The Ukrainian parliament on Thursday approved the resignation of Interior Minister Arsen Avakov.
In a surprising move, Avakov submitted his resignation letter on July 13, providing no reason for his…
Did he jump or was he pushed? Allegations emerge from Kiev that Ukrainian interior minister Avakov…
The resignation of notorious Kyiv Home Secretary Arsen Avakov may not have been his personal decision, and he could have been "advised" to leave his post by the new acting US Ambassador to Kiev,…
Controversial Ukrainian Interior Minister Avakov resigns after seven years in office amid…
One of Kiev's oldest and most notorious political titans, veteran Interior Minister Arsen Avakov announced on Tuesday afternoon that he would step down from his duties as oversight of internal…
How to break the cultural deadlock in Ukraine
There will be no peace in Ukraine until its domestic policy is brought into line with its cultural reality.
Ukraine's independence in 1991 created a nation-state whose two predominant cultural constituencies were unevenly distributed…
Security service finds crypto mining farm in Vinnytsia allegedly stealing electricity Kiev…
Editor's note: The article has been updated to include the report of the Ukrainian energy regulator on the unjustified energy consumption of Vinnytsiaoblenergo.
Ukrainian security service reported on July 8, he…
China vows retaliation after blacklisting US companies
China said on Sunday it would take "necessary steps" to respond to the US blacklist of Chinese companies for their alleged role in abusing Uyghurs and other ethnic Muslim minorities.The Commerce Department said the US move…
Opening of polls in snap elections in Moldova expected to weaken Russian influence
Polling stations in Moldova opened on Sunday morning with voters keen to choose the new parliament after the previous one was dissolved by new president Maia Sandu to strengthen her position against pro-Russian forces.Sandu, who wants to…
Early elections in Moldova set to weaken Russian influence
Published on: 07/11/2021 - 04:12
Chisinau (AFP)
Moldovan voters went to the polls on Sunday in early parliamentary elections called by…
Review: Olga – Cineuropa
07/09/2021 - CANNES 2021: Gymnastics and the Ukrainian revolution for the adolescent champion at the heart of Elie Grappe's first feature film, which explores the contrasting facets of total devotionAnastasia Boudiashkina in…
Why the West should think twice before testing Russia on Crimea
There are different accounts of what happened when the British destroyer HMS Defender passed off the coast of Crimea on June 23. Conflicting reports and reactions following the event are revealing of how each side understands its…
Why you should visit the infamous Ukraine after the pandemic
The charming Pechersk Lavra should be on every visitor's list. A vast network of underground caves, housing a former monastery and the preserved bodies of long-dead patriarchs. On foot from Arsenalna metro station: the deepest metro…
“Two steps forward, one step back” – central bank revolt threatens Ukraine-IMF…
A massive resignation from the National Bank of Ukraine on Wednesday threatened to put another obstacle in the way of an IMF financing plan, raising concerns over Ukraine's access to much-needed financing.…
Putin says British warship near Crimea wanted to test Russia’s military response
Josep Borrell Fontelles laying flowers on the bridge where Boris Nemtsov was murdered, February 2021
Following last week's European Council, during which EU heads of government held a lively discussion on the EU's relations with Russia,…