Russian President Vladimir Putin today acknowledged for the first time the casualties in the Russian army, but assured that the invasion of Ukraine was proceeding as planned, trying to contradict the estimates of Western officials that Russia was facing more resistance than expected. In particular, according to Reuters, in a televised message, Putin said, “I […]
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Zakharova: The BBC is being used ‘to undermine the political situation and security’ in Russia
Russia’s foreign ministry has said in a statement that it did not provide evidence that the BBC was being used to undermine the internal political situation and security in Russia. Moscow claims that foreign media, including the British, have a biased view of the world. Some Western governments have denied the allegations and have blamed […]
R. Habeck: Significant consequences for the German economy due to sanctions in Russia
Federal Economy and Climate Policy Minister Robert Habeck warned today that sanctions against Russia would have “significant” consequences for the German economy, but also announced a program to support businesses affected. The consequences of sanctions and war are “clearly predictable and in part already felt,” Mr Habeck said, noting that “small cuts” could ultimately have […]
K. Mitsotakis on Alpha (Live): Nobody expected Putin to decide to invade Ukraine
No one expected President Putin to decide to invade Ukraine, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said in an interview with Alpha TV, referring to the war in Ukraine. “We did not expect it because we are really in front of a new world. It is the undoing of the peace and security regime. We are talking […]
K. Mitsotakis: Nobody expected Putin to decide to invade Ukraine
LAST UPDATE: 19:58 No one expected President Putin to decide to invade Ukraine, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said in an interview with Alpha TV, referring to the war in Ukraine. “We did not expect it because we are really in front of a new world. It is the undoing of the peace and security regime. […]
K. Mitsotakis: There will be emergency aid – The announcements will be made in March
LAST UPDATE: 20:15 By Dimitris Gatsios The Prime Minister announced the provision of emergency assistance to our weakest fellow citizens, in an interview given on “Alpha” television. As he mentioned, the government announcements will be made in March, showing, at the same time, the continuous support of households and businesses for the duration of the […]
UNESCO strongly condemns attacks on schools in Ukraine
UNESCO today “strongly” condemned the attacks on educational infrastructure in Ukraine, saying it was “extremely concerned” about the damage done to the cities of Kharkiv and Chernihiv. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization has verified by satellite data that seven institutions, six schools and one university were affected by the conflict, according to […]
Ministry of Defense of Italy: A greater effort is required to modernize our military equipment
The Italian Minister of Defense, Lorenzo Guerini, in his statements to the newspapers La Repubblica and La Stampa, referred to the confrontation with the Ukrainian crisis and its possible development. “It is clear now that the goals set by (Russian President Vladimir Putin) Putin have not been achieved. “the ability of the Ukrainian people to […]
Ukrainian Foreign Minister to Discuss Anti-Aircraft Weapons Supply with NATO Foreign Ministers Tomorrow
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmitry Kuleba will attend a meeting of NATO foreign ministers tomorrow, he told Rada television. “Our issue is broader: it is, in principle, about Ukraine’s air and missile defense. This is the most vulnerable point now, so we need to talk not only about airspace closure, but also about a systematic and […]
The EU has agreed to grant temporary protection to refugees from Ukraine
The EU Council of Interior Ministers has agreed to grant “temporary protection” to Ukrainian refugees, as Home Affairs Commissioner Ilva Johansson announced on Twitter, referring to a “historic agreement”. “A historic agreement has been reached in the Council of Interior Ministers. The EU will provide temporary protection to those fleeing the war in Ukraine. The […]
