BREAKING

US National Security Council spokesperson to Al Mayadeen: We are looking into the next steps in coordination with partners, including "Israel"

US rejects ICC arrest warrants for Israeli officials, White House spokesperson says

Irish PM: Ireland respects the role of the ICC, anyone in a position to assist it on carrying out its vital work must do so 'with urgency'

Irish Taoiseach: ICC's charges 'could not be more serious'

Irish Taoiseach: ICC decision to issues arrest warrants for Israeli PM, former Security Minister, Yoav Gallant, Hamas leader Deif, is 'an extremely significant step'

Our president may not take action, but city leaders can ensure Netanyahu & other war criminals are not welcome to travel freely across these United States: Dearborn Mayor

Dearborn will arrest Netanyahu & Gallant if they step within Dearborn city limits: Mayor

Accused war criminal status will be hard stigma for Netanyahu to shrug off: The Guardian

This is the first time a western ally from a "modern democracy" has been charged with war crimes and crimes against humanity by a global judicial body: The Guardian

The arrest warrants issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC) represent an earthquake on the world’s legal landscape: The Guardian

Siege of Leningrad: One of the Longest sieges in modern history

author: Al Mayadeen English
source: Al Mayadeen English
27 Jan 2023 23:17

On this day in 1944, The Red army managed to break the siege of Leningrad after pushing back the Nazi forces that besieged the Soviet city for 872 days, bringing victory over the Axis powers one step closer.

Siege of Leningrad: One of the Longest sieges in modern history
Siege of Leningrad: One of the Longest sieges in modern history
Siege of Leningrad: One of the Longest sieges in modern history
Siege of Leningrad: One of the Longest sieges in modern history
Siege of Leningrad: One of the Longest sieges in modern history
Siege of Leningrad: One of the Longest sieges in modern history
Siege of Leningrad: One of the Longest sieges in modern history
Siege of Leningrad: One of the Longest sieges in modern history