Ukraine
Ukraine’s Zelenskiy drops into Saudi in low profile visit
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy arrived in Saudi Arabia on February 27 for discussions with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman
Russia warns WWIII “inevitable” if West sends troops to Ukraine
The Kremlin warned that WWIII would become “inevitable” if Western countries sent troops to fight in Ukraine, "In that case, it’s not going to be about probability, but inevitability, " presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.
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Macron says sending Nato ground troops to Ukraine should not be ruled out
French president says Russia now presents a greater danger and nothing should be excluded.
EU release thirteenth sanctions packages on Russia
The EU has finally approved the thirteenth package of sanctions on the Russia, in what observers say are the weakest sanctions year.
Zelenskiy says 31,000 soldiers KIA in first ever comments on Ukraine’s casualty rate
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said that 31,000 Ukrainian soldiers have been killed in the conflict in the last two years, putting a figure on the death toll for the first time when speaking at the Year 2024 conference on February 25.
“Unbelievable but true” data show UK firms equipping Russia’s war machine
Kremlin is end-customer for surging flows of British exports to Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Armenia and Georgia, new analysis indicates.
Time to face some harsh realities about the war in Ukraine
The shock of Russia’s surprise invasion of Ukraine on February 24 two years ago was quickly followed by awe at the heroic defence of Kyiv, then delight as Ukrainians fought back, popping the tops of tanks and running circles around the Russians.
Soaring bank deposits in Russia’s poorest regions show where the Kremlin is recruiting its soldiers
Russia does not release information on the numbers of mobilised and recruited men, or casualties of war in Ukraine; however, the Bank of Finland institute for Emerging Economies has dug into public banking records to work out where soldiers are from.
World Bank says Emerging Europe needs tougher targets to reach net zero by 2060
New World Bank report charts path to net zero energy in Emerging Europe and Central Asia, but says current ambitions are too modest.
With decisive actions, net zero energy is within reach in Emerging Europe and Central Asia, says new World Bank report
A new World Bank report released today lays out pathways for countries in the emerging Europe and Central Asia region to make the shift towards renewable energy and reduce their fossil fuel dependence.
With decisive actions, net zero energy is within reach in the Emerging Europe and Central Asia, says new World Bank report
A new World Bank report released today lays out pathways for countries in the emerging Europe and Central Asia region to make the shift towards renewable energy and reduce their fossil fuel dependence.
Europeans, Ukrainians increasingly at odds over prospect of victory over Russia – polls
Only one in ten of respondents in the EU believe that Ukraine can win the war against Russia, according to a new survey commissioned by the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR)
Kupiansk: Russia’s next target?
Russia seeks to exploit Ukrainian ammunition and manpower shortages, particularly in the run-up to Vladimir Putin’s ceremonial re-election in mid-March.
Fall of Avdiivka gives Russia the military initiative and Putin a political gift ahead of presidential elections
The withdrawal from Avdiivka was the correct decision to safeguard the lives of Ukrainian defenders, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said.
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Farmer protests grip Poland
The Polish government is under mounting pressure to deal with the protests and not let domestic politics compromise its support for Ukraine.
EU says no need to extend Ukrainian gas transit deal
The European Commission finally states position on future of Russian gas transit via Ukraine.
European legal experts add to the growing debate on the legitimacy of the sanctions on Russia’s richest men
The EU General Court in Luxembourg recently dismissed the sanctions appeal of the Uzbek-born Russian billionaire Alisher Usmanov's appeal against sanctions imposed on him, but legal experts polled by European Interest have criticised the ruling.
Euroclear chief slams plan to use Russian frozen assets
Euroclear's CEO Lieve Mostrey slammed the G7 plan to use Russia’s frozen assets to fund the war in Ukraine and finance its reconstruction.
McFAUL: Trump does not understand or value Nato and that’s very dangerous
I cannot recall another instance in history when a US president invited an enemy to attack our allies. Imagine how those comments sound in Lithuania, Estonia, or Poland.
Polish farmers to step up protests by “complete blockade” of Ukrainian border
Protests put Poland’s government in a precarious position ahead of local elections in April.