Russia & NATO
As the Draconian Western-led sanctions on Russia exacerbate the economic crisis worldwide, and as Russian troops gain more ground despite the influx of military aid into Ukraine, exposing US direct involvement in bio-labs spread across Eastern Europe and the insurgence of neo-Nazi groups… How will things unfold?
NATO summit proof alliance seeks to contain Russia: Moscow
Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov says that "the summit in Madrid confirms and consolidates this bloc's policy of aggressive containment of Russia."
PKK members extradition from Sweden, Finland top demand from Turkey
Ankara is putting the promised security guarantees to the test.
Biden: US to strengthen its presence and allies in Europe
The US president said that Washington is enhancing its presence in Europe for the long term to "reinforce regional security" given the Ukrainian crisis.
NATO officially amends "strategic concept" to consider Russia a threat
The NATO summit in Madrid declares Russia a threat and seeks to overhaul its defenses in the eastern flank.
Russia publishes satellite images of West military headquarters
The West's decision-making headquarters were imaged and published by the Russian space agency Roscosmos.
UNSC discusses the Ukrainian crisis amidst calls for Russian isolation
The UNSC convened following the Russian strike that targeted an arsenal depot on Monday but turned into a breach of protocol that accused Russia of terrorism.
Turkey agrees to back Finnish, Swedish NATO membership
Turkey, Finland, and Sweden sign a memorandum that paves the way for Finland and Sweden to join the NATO alliance.
Putin signs law banning licenses to foreign users of mineral resources
The law allows the Russian Railways company to use local subsoil plots to extract minerals for the construction of the Baikal-Amur and Trans-Siberian railways without holding an auction.
US Dept. of Commerce adds 36 companies to trade blacklist
In continuation of unilateral sanctions against Russia, the US Departments of State and Commerce targets several entities.
Macron rejects Zelensky's bid to label Russia sponsor of terrorism
The French President pours cold water on the Ukrainian President's request to deem Russia as a sponsor of terrorism.
Lithuania imposes an economic blockade on Russia's Kaliningrad
What's Kaliningrad, the exclaved Russian region? Could Lithuania's decision to ban the transit of sanctioned goods lead to an escalation?
Russia ambassador to Poland doused with red paint
Amid rampant Russophobia in the West and the widespread anti-Russian sentiment, Moscow's ambassador to Poland, Sergey Andreev, was not allowed to lay a wreath on the graves of Russian soldiers fallen during WWII on V-Day.
On Victory Day; Putin: The West was preparing to invade us, and our decision was right
During the parade held to commemorate the end of WWII, the Russian President told Russians that the West "was preparing for the invasion of our land, including Crimea," stressing that Russian troops were defending their nation in Ukraine.
Pridnestrovia/Transnistria; what is the tale of the forgotten state?
What's the story behind the Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic, most commonly known as Transnistria?
Israelis documented fighting alongside Ukrainians
Israelis are now fighting in Ukraine. The viral footage showed Israelis in Ukrainian military uniform thanking "Israel" for its support, despite Zelensky's recent comments about "Israel's" lack of support to Kiev.
Russia investigates ISIS-style Ukrainian "social ad"
The video, which features a Ukrainian girl slaying what seems to be a Russian soldier, went viral on social media over the weekend, causing fury in Russia.
The US wants to produce more weapons
The US has already sent $1 billion of military aid to Ukraine. The US has been the main contributor of lethal arms to Ukraine, arming the country as early as December.
Ukraine’s proposals following the peace negotiations in Turkey
As tensions fall back in Ukraine, here are the country's proposals following its negotiations with Russia in Istanbul.