Tag: Ukraine
Zelenskyy evokes Holocaust as he appeals to Israel for aid.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy delivered a passionate speech to Israeli lawmakers, invoking Holocaust imagery while calling on Israel to take a stronger stance against Russia. He questioned why Israel hasn't imposed sanctions or provided weapons, emphasizing the need for clearer support from a potential diplomatic mediator.
‘No city anymore’: Mariupol survivors take train to safety.
Ukrainian survivors from Mariupol recount their traumatic escape, describing a devastated city where bodies lined streets and residents were forced to drink melted snow. Fleeing with minimal possessions, they board a train to safety in Lviv, carrying memories of unimaginable hardship.
Boris Johnson: Russian win would bring ‘age of intimidation’
LONDON UK: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine was a “turning point for the world.” Arguing that a victory...
High energy costs trigger unrest in parts of Europe.
Amid Russia's war in Ukraine, European countries face mounting energy costs, triggering widespread protests. Spain deployed over 23,000 police to manage trucker strikes, while French and Greek farmers block highways, highlighting the economic strain of high fuel prices and inflation.
High energy costs trigger unrest in parts of Europe.
High energy costs are triggering widespread unrest across Europe. Spain has deployed over 23,000 police to manage protests, while farmers in France and Greece block highways. Russia's war in Ukraine has exacerbated the situation, driving record inflation and making fuel and essential supplies significantly more expensive.
UK regulator revokes license of Russia-backed broadcaster RT.
Britain's communications regulator Ofcom has revoked RT's broadcasting license following 29 investigations into the channel's impartiality. The decision stems from concerns about RT's coverage of the Ukraine invasion, its Russian state funding, and previous violations of broadcasting standards.
UK regulator revokes license of Russia-backed broadcaster RT.
Britain's communications regulator Ofcom has revoked RT's broadcasting license following 29 investigations into the network's coverage of the Ukraine invasion. The decision stems from concerns about impartiality, previous violations, and RT's Russian state funding. Ofcom determined that RT's parent company is not "fit and proper" to maintain a UK broadcast license.
Russia’s invasion drives NATO rethink of Europe force stance.
In a sealed NATO archive, a 1997 document once symbolized hope for peaceful relations between Russia and the West. Now, with Ukraine under attack, that vision has dramatically unraveled, prompting a fundamental reassessment of NATO's strategic approach to European security.
Russia’s invasion drives NATO rethink of Europe force stance.
NATO's 1997 founding document once envisioned cooperation with Russia, describing mutual goals of trust and ending confrontation. Today, Russia's invasion of Ukraine has dramatically shifted this perspective, compelling NATO to fundamentally rethink its strategic positioning and military preparedness in Europe.
Council of Europe expels Russia from human rights body.
The Council of Europe has expelled Russia from its human rights body in an unprecedented move, symbolically removing the Russian flag from its Strasbourg headquarters. The 47-nation organization cited Moscow's invasion of Ukraine as the reason for terminating Russia's membership after over two decades.