Russian solider, 21, on trial for murdering civilian in Ukraine war
A young Russian soldier has gone on trial in Ukraine for war crimes, after he was accused of murdering a Ukrainian civilian. The defendant who appeared in the court in … Read More
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Europe’s week: EU celebrates its foundation as war rages in Ukraine
Russia flexed its military muscle this week – not in Ukraine, but on Moscow’s Red Square. A huge parade marked the 1945 Soviet victory over Nazi Germany. By channeling Russian … Read More
Turkey to block Sweden, Finland NATO bids over ‘home to terrorists’ claims
NATO’s expansion amid the most significant threat to Europe since World War II appears unlikely as Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan on Thursday reiterated his opposition to NATO membership for Sweden and … Read More
EU slashes growth forecast and predicts prices will rise faster than thought this year
The war in Ukraine is severely curtailing the European Union’s economic rebound from the COVID-19 pandemic with this year’s growth forecast sharply revised down, the European Commission warned on Monday. … Read More
NATO won’t seek military bases, nuclear weapons in Finland, PM says
NATO does not plan on placing military bases or nuclear weapons on Finland, the country’s prime minister announced Thursday. Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin made the announcement to an Italian … Read More
Hungary keeping EU ‘hostage’ over Russian oil ban, Lithuanian minister claims
Despite not being on the official agenda, Brussel’s proposed Russian oil embargo loomed large on Monday over a meeting of foreign affairs ministers that failed to break the deadlock after … Read More
Russia removes top commanders over war failures, UK defense ministry says
Russia has removed top commanders from its ranks over poor performances during its war in Ukraine, intelligence officials from the United Kingdom said Thursday. The war in Ukraine has persisted … Read More
‘Everything has changed’: Inside Finland’s bold bid to join NATO
When Russian tanks broke through the Ukrainian border in the early hours of 24 February, Jari Iskanius couldn’t believe it. “It was unbelievable,” he recalls. “People just didn’t believe that it would happen.” … Read More
COVID lockdown in China metropolis loosening this weekend
Shanghai will loosen COVID-related lockdown measures over the weekend. Authorities in the largest city in China announced Thursday that the metropolis will reopen four of its 20 subway lines. LOCKDOWNS … Read More
EU and US agree to strengthen global supply chains amid war in Ukraine
Brussels and Washington say they want to strengthen global supply chains in order to counter the effects of Russia’s war in Ukraine following a bi-annual meeting between the two sides. … Read More
