China’s trade surplus soared to a record high during the pandemic as people began consuming more goods than before, but analysts say the Russia-Ukraine war is about to change that. The Asian manufacturing giant’s trade surplus could fall to $ 238 billion this year, about 35 percent of the $ 676 billion high reached last […]
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Ukraine: 14,200 Russian soldiers have been killed since the start of the war
Ukraine’s armed forces say about 14,200 Russian soldiers have been killed since Russia began its invasion more than three weeks ago. He added that 450 Russian tanks and nearly 1,450 other armored vehicles had been destroyed, along with 93 Russian aircraft and 112 helicopters. In addition, 205 Russian artillery systems were destroyed, along with 72 […]
Pope Francis calls Ukraine war ‘perverted abuse of power’
Pope Francis today raised the tone of his criticism of Russia, calling the war in Ukraine a “perverted abuse of power” that is being waged for partisan interests, which has condemned the defenseless people to violence. The pope did not name Russia in his remarks, but used phrases such as “unacceptable armed aggression” to convey […]
Russian: Paratroopers killed
One of the top commanders of the Russian paratrooper squadron was killed in Ukraine. The death of Colonel Sergei Suharev, of the 331st Parachute Guard Regiment, has been confirmed by Moscow state television. Earlier, his “neutralization” was announced by the Center for Strategic Communication and Information Security of Ukraine: , the announcement said. His deputy, […]
Former Russian Vice President resigns from “Silicon Valley” after condemning war in Ukraine
A former Russian deputy prime minister who opposed the Kremlin’s actions in Ukraine has resigned as chairman of a well-known institution after a lawmaker accused him of “national treason” and demanded his expulsion, Reuters reported. Arkady Dvorkovich, Russia’s deputy prime minister from 2012 to 2018, became one of the top Russian officials to question the […]
Russia: Information on the arrest of a general by the secret services for leaking information
A senior Russian military official is reportedly being held by Russia’s secret services for leaking information about the Kremlin’s “special military operation” in Ukraine. The information refers to General Roman Gavrilov, deputy commander of the Russian National Guard, which, according to the Times, is often referred to as Putin’s private army. Three independent sources report […]
Kremlin for Biden statements: His tiredness and the fact that he forgets lead him to make aggressive statements
The Kremlin today called US President Joe Biden’s remarks about his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin “personal insults” and said his remarks appeared to have been provoked by frustration, fatigue and forgetfulness. Biden has in recent days called Putin a “war criminal” and a “murderous dictator” following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. “We hear and see statements […]
Analysts warn: Putin’s next target may be Moldova
Three weeks after the start of the war in Ukraine, analysts warn that President Vladimir Putin may be thinking about his next goal: Moldova. Moldova, an Eastern European country located on the western border of Ukraine, is in a situation that has several parallels with Ukraine and is in danger of becoming a stronghold for […]
Von der Leyen: Ukrainians belong to the European family
The message that Ukraine and the European Union have never been closer was sent by the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, speaking at the 8th Cohesion Forum, which is being held in Brussels. At the beginning of her speech, the President of the Commission referred to the “millions of Ukrainians seeking […]
EU Condemns ‘Serious Violations of International Humanitarian Law’ by Russian Troops
The EU condemns the “serious violations of international humanitarian law” by the Russian military and stresses that the perpetrators of the “war crimes” will be held accountable. “The EU strongly condemns the Russian Armed Forces and their proxies who continue to target the civilian population and civilian infrastructure of Ukraine, as well as the siege […]