World
Ukraine
The governor expressed satisfaction after speaking to the military, claiming they “perfectly understand” his sentiments and what they’re fighting for in Ukraine: no third toilet.
Jan. 15
Russia
Ruwiki, Russia’s own online encyclopedia, was launched in June 2023 and is expected to finish beta testing today and become fully operational later this year.
Jan. 15
Europe
The UK contingent will include fighter jets and surveillance aircraft, the navy's most advanced warships and submarines, and a full range of army capabilities, including special operations forces.
Jan. 15
Aviation
On Sunday evening, Ukrainian Armed Forces shot down a Russian AWACS-like surveillance, and command and control platform, as well as another flying command post already in short supply.
Jan. 15
Drones
The deputy chief of Ukraine’s defense intelligence said Russia has ramped up production of missiles and drones, but is sending nearly all of them straight to Ukraine due to shortages.
Jan. 15
NATO
A classified Bundeswehr document, obtained by Bild, outlines situations in which Russia could target NATO, detailing a sequence of events month by month.
Jan. 15
War in Ukraine
Almost two years ago, Moscow launched the full-scale invasion of Ukraine; while over 1000 companies quickly withdrew from Russia, some prominent brands have stubbornly clung to the Russian market.
Jan. 15
Ukraine
The truck drivers are complaining about long waiting times at the borders. The farmers seek compensation for those affected by disruptions caused by importing Ukrainian cereals.
Jan. 15
War in Ukraine
Ukrainian born Ihor Volobuev was vice-president of Gazprombank when Putin invaded Ukraine but fled Moscow in March 2022 to join the pro-Ukrainian Freedom of Russia Legion.
Jan. 14
Europe
The European Union is due to hold a meeting on February 1 to unblock the 50-billion-euro aid package for Ukraine, vetoed by Hungary's leader Viktor Orban.
Jan. 14
Ukraine
The meeting was being held in the luxury ski resort of Davos in eastern Switzerland, on the eve of the five-day World Economic Forum summit of the globe’s business and political elite.
Jan. 14
Taiwan
Taiwan’s heroic election result shares parallels with Ukraine’s fight against the bully next door – a reminder that Western media should pay more attention to what matters for threatened countries.
Jan. 14
Putin
Maria Vorontsova’s comments will likely raise a few eyebrows given her father has sent hundreds of thousands of men to their deaths in Ukraine since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion.
Jan. 14
War in Ukraine
As Davos deliberates on the economic future, the call from Kyiv is resolute: put an end to Russian oil and gas, and you will not only end the war in Ukraine but also slow the spread of autocracy.
Jan. 14