The former Ukrainian commander-in-chief, slated to become ambassador in London, has been suspiciously absent from the public eye There is only one genuinely puzzling question left about Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky: Why is he still in office? By now, at least, everything else about him is obvious: A self-centered actor with a vast-yet-insecure ego easily…
Russia comments on ATACMS delivery to Kiev
A previously-undisclosed delivery of the long-range weapons by the US was confirmed by the White House this week The “secret” supply by Washington to Ukraine of long-range surface-to-surface ATACMS rockets only spells more trouble for Kiev, Kremlin spokesman Dimitry Peskov told journalists on Thursday. On Wednesday, White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan confirmed media…
Belarus reveals alleged plot to attack Minsk from EU
The plan was to launch combat drones from within Lithuania, security chief Ivan Tertel has claimed Security forces in Belarus have prevented a plot to launch combat drones from Lithuania and attack targets in and near the capital, Minsk, the head of the Committee for State Security (KGB) Ivan Tertel has revealed. The operation took…
US nuclear weapons in Poland would be priority military target – Moscow
Warsaw wants to host NATO arms under the bloc’s sharing scheme Russia would consider foreign deployments of nuclear weapons in Poland a primary military target, Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov has warned. Warsaw is in talks with Washington on potentially hosting nuclear arms as part of a NATO program. President Andrzej Duda reiterated Poland’s willingness…
Lukashenko names conditions for leaving power
Belarus needs guaranteed political stability and a trustworthy successor to take charge, the president has said Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has revealed that he would consider ending his political career after 30 years in power, once he is certain that a smooth transition is ensured. Lukashenko made the remarks on Wednesday at the All-Belarusian People’s…
Ukrainian foreign minister agrees with Kremlin
US aid won’t be enough to stop Russian forces, Dmitry Kuleba has said Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmitry Kuleba has praised the US Senate’s decision to approve a $61 billion funding package, but warned that it won’t be enough to make a difference on the battlefield. After months of wrangling, Republicans caved in to the ruling…
All Ukrainian presidents are thieves – Lukashenko
A once “prosperous” country has been ruined by its leaders and “oligarchs,” the Belarusian president has claimed Ukraine has devolved into a Western-style oligarchy where all of its leaders are only interested in “plundering” the country and getting rich, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has claimed. The president made the remarks on Wednesday during an address…
More weapons for Kiev won’t change battlefield dynamics – Kremlin
Remark from Dmitry Peskov comes after US Congress greenlit $61-billion aid package for Ukraine following months of bickering The $61-billion defense package recently approved by the US Congress will not change the situation on the battlefield in Ukraine’s favor, according to Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov. Earlier this week, Russian Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu said that…
Future of the world will be decided in Ukraine – Russian ally
The West is not benefitting from confrontation with Moscow and must learn to live in a new global order, the president of Belarus has said The Ukraine conflict is among the major events that will determine the future of the world, and the West is emerging weaker from it, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko claimed on…
Russia and Ukraine to exchange minors from separated families – Moscow
The agreement was reached during Qatar-mediated talks, Russian Children’s Rights Commissioner Maria Lvova-Belova has said Russia and Ukraine have agreed to exchange children who have been separated from their families amid the hostilities between the two nations, a senior official involved in the negotiations announced on Wednesday. The talks were held with Qatar’s mediation, Russian…