Keywords: War


Washington replaces acting envoy in Ukraine for the second time in six weeks

The United States has appointed Paul Houston as its new acting chargé d’affaires in Ukraine, marking the second change in the position within just six weeks. Houston arrived in Kyiv on August 23, according to the U.S. Embassy, replacing Sandra Oudkirk, who had taken over the role in July. The......

Pezeshkian calls for an end to the war as Iran claims it is in a position of strength

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has called for an end to the conflict with the United States, saying that ending the war now would be preferable while Iran remains in what he described as a position of strength and dignity. Speaking to a group of doctors in Tehran on Friday, Pezeshkian said Iran......

Russia warns that Nazi glorification threatens democracy and human rights

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Alimov has warned that the glorification of Nazism and attempts to rewrite the history of World War II pose a serious challenge to democratic values, human rights and international security. Speaking about Moscow’s position, Alimov said Russia has repeatedly......

China backs Russia’s remarks on Japan and the UN Charter

China has voiced support for remarks by Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov concerning Japan’s obligations under the United Nations Charter, adding another layer to the diplomatic tensions surrounding Japan’s security policy and its historical role in World War II. Chinese Foreign Ministry......

Russian war donations reach $4.5 billion as pressure on state finances grows

Russian donors have contributed billions of dollars to the federal budget this year as the government faces rising costs linked to the war in Ukraine and growing pressure on public finances. According to Russian media reports citing the Finance Ministry, donations to Russia's federal budget reached......

Kaja Kallas promises largest EU sanctions package against Russia

European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has announced plans to propose what she describes as the bloc's largest package of sanctions against Russia since the beginning of the war in Ukraine. In an interview with the German newspaper Welt, Kallas said she intends to present the new measures......

Gaza peace plan: Hamas political chief meets Egypt’s intelligence chief

A senior Hamas delegation has begun talks with Egypt’s intelligence chief Hassan Rachad as diplomatic efforts intensify around a US-backed roadmap aimed at advancing a political and security framework for Gaza. The meeting, held Sunday in El-Alamein on Egypt’s northern coast, brings together......

Kim Jong Un and Putin reinforce strategic ties amid possible new North Korean deployment to Ukraine

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has renewed his strong support for Russia and President Vladimir Putin, as fresh concerns emerge over the possibility of another North Korean military deployment linked to the war in Ukraine. In a message addressed to Putin, Kim described his relationship with Russia......

Moscow targeted by 600 drones as Russia and Ukraine exchange deadly strikes

Moscow came under an unusually large-scale drone assault overnight, according to Russian authorities, as Russia and Ukraine exchanged another wave of attacks that left at least six people dead across the two countries. Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin said approximately 600 drones had been identified as......