Tag: War in Ukraine

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 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.

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'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.

Eurostat reports eurozone inflation surged to 7.5% in March, the highest since 1997, as rising energy prices and the Ukraine war squeeze consumer spending. This marks the fifth consecutive month of record-breaking inflation, reflecting global economic challenges and increasing cost of living pressures.

A massive cyberattack targeting a satellite network used by Ukraine's government disrupted internet services across Europe, knocking offline tens of thousands of broadband users from Poland to France and impacting remote access to wind turbines.

Poland takes decisive action to cut Russian oil imports by year's end, signaling EU's growing resolve to reduce energy dependence. Germany calls for gas conservation as tensions escalate over energy supplies. The move highlights the complex geopolitical challenges posed by Russia's war in Ukraine.

The United States calls for tougher UN sanctions following North Korea's test of its largest intercontinental ballistic missile. The launch is part of a series of weapons demonstrations aimed at pressuring the US to recognize North Korea as a nuclear power and lift economic sanctions.

Climate activists from Indonesia to Europe and the US staged global protests, calling for stronger environmental policies and an end to the Ukraine war. The Fridays for Future movement, inspired by Greta Thunberg, organized demonstrations demanding systemic changes to combat climate change.

Russian troops appear to be scaling back their initial invasion goals, moving away from Kyiv and concentrating efforts on the eastern Donbas region. This strategic shift suggests potential reassessment of military objectives, though it remains unclear whether this represents a genuine withdrawal or tactical regrouping in the ongoing conflict.