Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu announced plans to bolster the country’s military might by creating two new combined arms armies, 14 divisions, and 16 brigades by the end of the year. This move, revealed during a meeting with defense chiefs, comes amid growing concerns about Moscow’s aggressive posture following Vladimir Putin’s disputed reelection. Shoigu emphasized the need... 

In the early hours of Thursday, Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, faced heavy missile attacks, marking the first such assault in six weeks. The strikes occurred shortly after a visit to the city by US national security adviser Jake Sullivan, indicating a brazen display of aggression amidst diplomatic efforts. Despite the onslaught, more than 25,000 people sought shelter in the city’s metro stations,... 

Amid the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, ethnic Russian volunteer forces have declared their determination to continue their campaign on Russian territory, even as they battle on behalf of Ukraine with the goal to liberate Russia from Vladimir Putin’s dictatorship. Led by Denis Kapustin, the Russian Volunteer Corps (RDK) includes former fighters from the notorious Wagner Group,... 

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s congratulatory message to Russian President Vladimir Putin on his “re-election” has sent shockwaves through the European Union, amplifying concerns about political unity and Orban’s alignment with Moscow’s authoritarian regime. In his message to Putin, Orban emphasized the significance of cooperation between Hungary and Russia,... 

Moldova has taken a decisive diplomatic step in response to Moscow’s controversial actions during the recent Russian presidential election, declaring a Russian diplomat persona non grata. The move comes after Russia set up six polling stations in the breakaway region of Transnistria, a move deemed in violation of agreements between the two nations. Moldova’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs... 

Amid escalating tensions and concerns over Russia’s threats to Romania’s sovereignty and national identity, Romania has embarked on a monumental endeavor: the construction of what is slated to become the largest NATO military base in Europe. Surpassing even Germany’s Ramstein base in scale, the expansion of the existing Romanian 57th Air Base at Mihail Kogălniceanu is underway,... 

French President Emmanuel Macron’s recent interview sparked intense debate and analysis across diplomatic circles. Speaking candidly to broadcasters TF2 and France 2, Macron didn’t mince words as he characterized Russia as France’s “adversary” and underscored the necessity for Ukraine to regain control over its lost territories, notably the annexed Crimean Peninsula. Macron’s... 

In the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, the Russian ambassador to the US, Anatoly Antonov, has made alarming statements, painting a bleak picture of the situation. Antonov brazenly claims that Moscow’s advances in Ukraine will lead to the progressive weakening of the US, insinuating that Russia’s success spells disaster for America. Accusing the US and UK of obstructing peace... 

Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orban openly calls for violence against the European Union, igniting fears of a rift within the bloc. Addressing a fervent crowd commemorating Hungary’s historic revolution of 1848 against Austrian rule, Orban issued a bold warning to EU leaders, declaring that they should “start trembling.” Orban accused the EU of attempting to undermine Hungary’s... 

Former presidential adviser Iulian Fota vehemently criticized recent statements made by Dmitry Medvedev, Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council, which ignited a firestorm of controversy surrounding Romania’s national identity and sovereignty. Medvedev’s assertion that “Romanians are not a nation, but a way of life” on his VK page as reported by Tass, sparked outrage... 

French President Emmanuel Macron delivered a bold statement on Thursday, asserting France’s readiness to utilize nuclear weapons in response to recent nuclear saber-rattling from Russian President Vladimir Putin. In a departure from his usual diplomatic tone, Macron criticized Putin’s threats and underscored France’s advanced weapons program during interviews with French media outlets. The... 

Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev vehemently rejected the EU’s demand for the return of Romania’s stolen gold reserves, denouncing it as “impudence” in a scathing rebuke issued on social media. The European Parliament’s resolution, passed on Thursday, called for Moscow to repatriate 91.5 metric tons of gold and cultural artifacts, originally exported to the Russian... 

In the hallowed halls of the European Parliament, a seismic decision reverberated through the chambers, sending shockwaves across diplomatic corridors. Lawmakers, with unwavering resolve, endorsed a non-binding resolution that demanded justice be served, a demand that echoed the cries of a nation for the return of its long-lost gold reserves. The genesis of this saga can be traced back to the tumultuous... 

The upper house of the Swiss parliament on Thursday passed by a modest majority a proposal to allow frozen Russian assets in the country to be given to Ukraine as war reparations, Világgazdaság reports. The issue has sparked heated debate in the shadow of the banking system, a key sector for the country’s neutrality. For the time being, the ruling only allows the government to find a way in international... 

Poland’s foreign minister seems to be lending support to French President Emmanuel Macron’s suggestion that NATO troops could end up on the battlefield in Ukraine. Speaking at a conference in Warsaw commemorating the 25th anniversary of Poland joining NATO held at Warsaw University on March 10, Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski said he “appreciates French President Emmanuel Macron’s...