Russia’s most westerly — and most Western — territory is in the spotlight this week, facing new sanctions as the Kremlin’s war in Ukraine continues. Kaliningrad is an exclave: part … Read More
Russia has warned it could “take action” against Lithuania after Vilnius started applying sanctions on Russian goods transiting through its territory and entering Kaliningrad. The exclave, sandwiched between Lithuania and … Read More
Ukrainian forces launched an assault Tuesday that officials said dealt a “significant” blow to Snake Island in the Black Sea, one of the first Ukrainian positions to fall in the … Read More
European leaders should avoid the mistake of negotiating an end to the Ukraine war with Vladimir Putin because “he is not a statesman but a bandit.” That’s the stark warning … Read More
President Vladimir Putin’s spokesman has laughed off rumors that the warmongering leader is terminally ill — insisting he’s fighting fit and even playing sports. Kremlin diplomat Dmitry Peskov dismissed the … Read More
The blockade of Ukrainian wheat by Russian forces could be resolved if the European Union sends military equipment to protect the ports, Lithuania suggested on Monday ahead of a meeting … Read More
What’s the price of peace? That question could be partially answered Monday night when Russian journalist Dmitry Muratov auctions off his Nobel Peace Prize medal. The proceeds will go directly … Read More
Actor Ben Stiller was spotted in war-torn Ukraine on Sunday after meeting with Ukrainian refugees across the border in Poland. Video footage shows the “Hustle” and “Zoolander” star apparently FaceTiming … Read More
Ukraine is closing the book on scores of Russian authors and turning a deaf ear to its foe’s music, too. The Ukrainian parliament Sunday approved a law that stops the … Read More
The war in Ukraine could last for years, the head of NATO said on Sunday, as Russia stepped up its assaults after the European Union recommended that Kyiv become a … Read More
