News blog | IAEA chief warns of nuclear escalation in Zaporizhia
Russia attacks Ukraine’s energy infrastructure with drones and cruise missiles. Ukraine claims to have attacked a Russian aircraft factory. More information in the news blog. The most important things at a glanceLoading… Embed Putin justifies shelling of Ukrainian energy facilities 9:09 p.m.: Kremlin chief Vladimir Putin has described the ongoing shelling of Ukrainian energy facilities […]
war | Putin’s fellow student is set to become chief justice
Finland extends border closure with Russia 7:05 p.m.: Finland has announced that it will keep its border with Russia closed indefinitely. “The decision remains in force until further notice, but not longer than necessary,” explains the government in Helsinki. In addition, “the maritime border crossings at Haapasaari, the port of Nuijamaa and Santio will be […]
war | Russia: NATO is the USA’s “instrument of confrontation”.
The Kremlin makes serious allegations against NATO. Hundreds of thousands of people in Kharkiv and the surrounding area are cut off from electricity. More information in the news blog. The most important things at a glance Zelensky calls hesitation in military aid in the West unacceptable 10:05 p.m.: After the deaths of rescue workers in […]
20 years ago: NATO’s largest expansion
On March 29, 2004, seven Eastern European countries joined NATO. Not everyone was enthusiastic about this. Even the Russian war of aggression in Ukraine didn’t change much. When NATO suddenly grew by seven members 20 years ago, the world was still under the impression of 9/11 – the Islamist terrorist attacks in the USA. That […]
War against Ukraine: This is the situation
The EU Commission wants to impose higher tariffs on Russian grain and other agricultural products. The decision is explosive. An overview of what happened at night and a look ahead to the day. The EU Commission wants to impose higher tariffs on imports of Russian grain. The authority has prepared a corresponding proposal, said Commission […]
The Czech Republic rates Russia as the biggest security threat
There are fighter jet ammunition from the Netherlands and drones for Ukraine from Australia. There are roadblocks in Belgorod. More information in the news blog. The most important things at a glanceLoading… Embed The Czech Republic rates Russia as the biggest security threat 8:54 a.m.: The parliament in the Czech Republic has declared Russia to […]
Netherlands gives Ukraine ammunition for F-16 fighter jets
There are fighter jet ammunition from the Netherlands and drones for Ukraine from Australia. There are roadblocks in Belgorod. More information in the news blog. The most important things at a glanceLoading… Embed Australia supports Ukraine with drones 3:10 a.m.: Australia joins a drone coalition to support Ukraine in its defense against Russia. “This is […]
Many NATO countries are missing their defense spending target
If Donald Trump manages to return to the White House, things could get uncomfortable for NATO. New figures on allied defense spending fall far short of US demands. A large majority of NATO states also missed the alliance’s defense spending target set in 2014 in the year after the start of Russia’s war of aggression […]
Russian citizens have to leave the country – 30 days
Russian citizens in Latvia were asked to reapply for their residence permits. Now the first people have to leave the country. Latvia has asked six Russian citizens to leave the country. Two have already left Latvia, reports the Latvian public broadcaster LSM, referring to the Office for Citizenship and Migration Affairs. The remaining four people […]
Pope calls for negotiations in Ukraine war – outrage and criticism
The head of the Catholic Church has called on the conflicting parties in the Ukraine war to negotiate. People react allergically, especially in Ukraine. The Pope’s statements about the war in Ukraine have triggered a storm of indignation, but also support. In an interview with the Swiss broadcaster RSI, Pope Francis said that the parties […]
