The Foreign Affairs committee of the European Parliament has called upon the International Criminal Court (ICC) to consider issuing an arrest warrant for Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko due to the country’s involvement in the Ukraine war. In a newly released report, the committee also demanded the release of all political prisoners held by the Belarusian … Read more
Russian President Vladimir Putin has stated that Russia possesses a stockpile of cluster munitions and would consider using them against Ukraine in response to their use against Russia. Putin’s remarks come shortly after Ukraine received a delivery of American-made cluster munitions, although Ukrainian military officials claim they have not yet been utilized. Cluster munitions are … Read more
In response to Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine, President Joe Biden has authorized the Pentagon to deploy up to 3,000 reserve forces to Europe. The United States already has over 100,000 service members stationed in Europe, a number that has increased since Russia’s invasion began in February 2022. Under the new authorization, these reservists will … Read more
Ukraine is intensifying efforts to secure and fortify its northern border with Belarus and Russia, implementing measures to create a strong defense line. Additionally, civilians residing in border regions are being encouraged to relocate to safer areas. Lt. Gen. Serhii Naiev, Commander of the Joint Forces, revealed that Ukraine is actively constructing engineering barriers along … Read more
US President Joe Biden has expressed a dismissive view regarding concerns that Russian President Vladimir Putin might deploy nuclear weapons amidst his efforts to regain control following the failed mutiny of the Wagner private military group. During a news conference in Helsinki, Finland, on Thursday, Biden stated, “I don’t think there’s any real prospect — … Read more
The price of Russian crude oil has surpassed the price cap established by the Group of Seven (G7) nations, presenting the first significant challenge to Western sanctions against Moscow due to its war in Ukraine. Data from Argus Media indicates that the benchmark price of Russian Urals crude exceeded $60 per barrel on Wednesday. This … Read more
Recent developments in southern Ukraine have revealed deficiencies and dissent among Russia’s military leadership, as illustrated by the loss of two generals within 24 hours and the absence of another key commander. General 1: Lt. Gen. Oleg Tsokov, the deputy commander of the Southern Military District and a crucial figure in Russia’s defense of occupied … Read more
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed optimism about Ukraine’s journey towards NATO membership, stating that any doubts and ambiguities regarding Ukraine’s inclusion in NATO have been eliminated. Zelensky made these remarks in his address following the NATO summit in Vilnius, Lithuania. He highlighted that not only do all NATO allies agree on Ukraine’s NATO membership, but … Read more
One person was tragically killed in Kyiv during the early morning hours of Thursday after Ukrainian air defenses successfully intercepted unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) flying over the region, according to Mayor Vitali Klitschko. The body of a man was discovered by responders while extinguishing a fire at an apartment building in Kyiv’s Podil district. The … Read more
A high-profile Russian general, Gen. Ivan Popov, who was in command of forces in occupied southern Ukraine, revealed that he was fired from his post after accusing the defense minister of betraying Russian soldiers by not providing adequate support. This unprecedented dismissal of a senior officer amidst an open dispute over the Russian campaign in … Read more
