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,... 

Russian President Vladimir Putin recently stirred concern with his assertions regarding the involvement of NATO soldiers in the conflict in Ukraine, suggesting that they are facing significant casualties. Addressing supporters and the media after his re-election victory, Putin underscored Moscow’s awareness of foreign fighters on Ukrainian soil and issued a stark warning about their perilous... 

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s announcement has set off a wave of speculation and discussion across Europe regarding the utilization of frozen Russian assets to bolster Ukraine’s defense capabilities. In the wake of Russia’s military incursion into Ukraine, Western nations swiftly implemented sanctions, freezing approximately $300 billion in Russian Central Bank funds. Among these... 

France is gearing up for potential international challenges, with its military prepared to engage in the “toughest engagements” to safeguard national interests, according to General Pierre Schill, Chief of Staff of the French Army. In an interview published on Tuesday, Schill emphasized France’s readiness to confront evolving global developments and underscored the nation’s... 

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... 

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... 

In a significant move reflecting deepening divisions over responses to Russia’s actions in Ukraine, the Czech Republic has chosen to suspend intergovernmental consultations with Slovakia. The decision is a direct response to Slovakia’s stance on Russia’s aggression in Ukraine, particularly highlighting concerns over a recent meeting between Slovak Foreign Minister Juraj Blanár and... 

During a recent press conference, former US Special Presidential Envoy for Climate, John Kerry, stirred controversy by suggesting that people might “feel better” about Russia’s actions in Ukraine if the country made greater efforts to reduce emissions. Kerry, who recently joined President Biden’s re-election campaign, expressed disappointment that Russia chose to wage an “unprovoked,... 

French President Emmanuel Macron reportedly said on Thursday that he recognizes no limits or Russian “red lines” when it comes to backing Kyiv, drawing criticism from both Moscow and the opposition at home. Macron called the opposition leaders to the Elysee Palace to discuss France’s support for Ukraine, BFMTV reported on Thursday. After more than three hours of discussion, no consensus was... 

In a harrowing turn of events, the world teetered on the brink of a potential global conflict as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis narrowly escaped a fatal missile attack in Odesa, bringing NATO perilously close to direct military engagement with Russia. The missile, allegedly launched from Moscow, detonated a mere 500 feet (150 meters) away from the... 

In a stark warning, US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin emphasized the imperative for eastern NATO members to brace themselves for potential conflict with Russia, asserting that Moscow’s ambitions may not cease even if it defeats the forces in Kiev. Speaking at a hearing of the US House Armed Services Committee on Thursday, Austin urged lawmakers to approve additional funding for Kiev’s...