Tag: Russia
Asia’s US$350bil gas projects intensify the clean energy debate.
Asia is investing over US$350 billion in gas projects to reduce coal dependency, but experts warn this could potentially slow renewable energy adoption and lock in fossil fuel use for decades.
Wins for pro-Putin leaders buttress autocracies in Europe.
Hungarian and Serbian elections reinforced pro-Putin leaders' power, with Viktor Orban and Aleksandar Vucic winning overwhelming parliamentary victories. Their wins highlight growing autocratic tendencies in Europe and demonstrate Russia's continued influence in the region through aligned political leadership.
The US to seek Russia’s suspension from Human Rights Council.
The United States plans to seek Russia's suspension from the UN Human Rights Council, citing potential war crimes in Ukraine. U.S. Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield highlighted reports of civilian violence in Bucha as justification for holding Russia accountable.
Russia faces global outrage over bodies in Ukraine’s streets.
After Russian forces withdrew from Kyiv's outskirts, streets revealed numerous civilian corpses, many appearing executed at close range. The graphic evidence prompted international outrage, calls for sanctions, and diplomatic expulsions from countries like Germany and Lithuania.
Ukraine accuses Russia of the massacre, a city strewn with bodies.
In the aftermath of Russian troop withdrawal, Ukrainian authorities discovered hundreds of civilian bodies in Bucha, showing signs of torture and execution. European leaders condemned the atrocities, with some calling for increased sanctions against Moscow and potential energy import restrictions.
Secret intelligence has an unusually public role in the Ukraine war.
Intelligence agencies are taking an unusually public role in the Ukraine war, with US and British officials openly sharing assessments about Russian military challenges, including claims that Putin is being misled about his troops' performance and that soldiers are demoralized and refusing orders.
Lithuania cuts off Russian gas imports and urges the EU to do the same.
Lithuania has completely eliminated Russian gas imports, marking a significant milestone in energy independence. The country's energy ministry announced the move as a response to Russia's energy blackmail and ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
Ukrainian forces retake areas near Kyiv amid fear of traps.
Ukrainian troops carefully move through liberated areas north of Kyiv, using cables to remove civilian bodies from streets due to potential Russian booby traps. President Zelenskyy warns of dangerous abandoned equipment and possible mine threats.
Russian space chief: Sanctions could imperil space station.
Dmitry Rogozin from Roscosmos suggests Western sanctions could disrupt Russian spacecraft missions to the International Space Station, signaling potential challenges in ongoing space collaboration.
Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan protests to the U.S. about alleged interference.
Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan claims US interference in national affairs, delivers official diplomatic protest to US embassy following tensions over potential no-confidence vote and international political dynamics.
