The bloodiest conflict in Europe since World War II moves into its third year. The cost of the Russia-Ukraine war is already enormous: tens of thousands of soldiers killed on both sides; thousands of civilians dead; and millions of Ukrainians forced from their bombed-out towns and cities. Yet there is little sign of an end … Read more
Several thousand people gathered in cities across Europe to commemorate two years since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. More than 3,000 people took part in a solidarity rally at the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, Germany on Saturday, according to initial estimates by local police. Many participants at the rally carried Ukrainian flags. … Read more
9:22 p.m. ET, February 21, 2024 Russian-American arrested in Russia was just excited to visit her grandparents, boyfriend says Ksenia Karelina seen here in an undated social media photo. Ksenia Karelina/Facebook A US-Russian dual citizen was excited to go back to her hometown in Russia to see her grandparents, but she had no idea that she … Read more
Scores of brightly coloured tractors have been parked outside Greece’s parliament, horns blaring, as thousands of farmers angry at high production costs protested in Athens. “Without us, you don’t eat,” one banner at Tuesday’s rally said. Some farmers carried mock coffins and funeral garlands as symbols of their plight. The farmers, whose demands are similar … Read more
The Russian-made car was delivered to Kim for his âpersonal useâ, North Koreaâs state-run KCNA says. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has been gifted a car by Russian President Vladimir Putin in recognition of their âspecial personal relationsâ, state media has reported. The Russian-made car, the make and model of which was not disclosed, … Read more
Calls are growing louder in Israel for the resignation of the Israeli prime minister. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is under growing pressure, both from politicians within his own government and from world leaders who are increasingly uneasy at the rising death toll and destruction of Israel’s war on Gaza. The prime minister is facing … Read more
‘The security of the Black Sea is the security of Europe’: Georgian President Zurabishvili | DW News DW News MSC 2024: Leaders discuss future of European Union – DW – 02/18/2024 DW (English) Georgia works to catch up with Ukraine, Moldova on EU path, president says EURACTIV Georgian FM discusses partnership with US International Development Finance Corporation CEO Agenda.ge … Read more
World leaders blame Russian President Vladimir Putin for the death of his most outspoken critic. Alexey Navalny was respected worldwide and – despite being locked up for years in a prison cell – was Russian President Vladimir Putin’s most vocal critic. That voice of dissent was silenced as Russia announced his death on Friday at … Read more
Vigils and rallies were held in cities across Russia and in many world capitals to honour Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny who died in a remote Arctic penal colony. On Saturday, the OVD-Info protest monitoring group said more than 170 people were detained across Russia at memorials to pay their respects to and grieve for the … Read more
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil – Yellow and green feathers radiating from his headdress, Davi Kopenawa strode onto the parade route with a mission in mind. All around him, the city of Rio de Janeiro was pulsing with music and merry-making: It was February 12, and the world’s largest Carnival celebration was under way. But Kopenawa … Read more