The government of Mario Draghi today approved new measures to address the Ukrainian crisis. In more detail, the decision to provide military assistance to Ukraine was formalized. Military equipment and wider supplies will be provided. At the same time, it was decided – in case it becomes necessary – to reduce the use of natural […]
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N. Panagiotopoulos: Ukraine highlights the need for substantial European strategic autonomy
“Russia’s attack on Ukraine makes it imperative for the international community to assume its responsibilities, because the Ukrainian crisis is testing the limits of international law, the validity and respect of the Treaties, but also the very right of states to live freely. “, pointed out, among others, the Minister of National Defense, Nikos Panayotopoulos, […]
Britain: Ban on RT in Britain could lead to retaliation against BBC
A ban on Britain in the state-owned Russian media outlet RT could lead to a reciprocal ban by Moscow on the BBC and other media outlets, British Foreign Secretary Liz Tras said today. Britain accused RT of being a tool of the Kremlin’s misinformation campaign last week and called on the UK media regulator to […]
Finland: Helsinki sends arms and ammunition to Ukraine in ‘historic decision’
LAST UPDATE 19:49 Helsinki announced today that it had made the “historic” decision to supply arms to Ukraine following Russia’s invasion of the country. Finland will provide military assistance to Ukraine. “This is a historic decision for Finland,” Prime Minister Sanaa Marin told a news conference today. The mission will include 2,500 assault rifles, 150,000 […]
Germany: Cologne carnival parade turned into anti-Putin demonstration
Nearly 250,000 people demonstrated today in Cologne, where the traditional carnival parade turned into an anti-war mobilization for Ukraine, according to organizers and police. This demonstration was organized in replacement of the “traditional” parade of Rhodes Monday, which marks the culmination of the Carnival in Germany and was canceled due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The […]
Britain closes its ports to Russian ships
Britain today ordered the country’s ports to block any ship flying the Russian flag or believed to be registered, owned or controlled by anyone linked to Russia, as it stepped up pressure on Moscow. The British Minister of Transport Grand Saps stated in a letter to all ports in the United Kingdom that further detailed […]
North Korea: Blames US and West for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
North Korea broke its silence today over the Russian invasion of Ukraine, blaming the “hegemonic policy” and “authoritarianism” of the United States and the West. This was Pyongyang’s first official announcement, five days after the start of the war, with North Korea’s foreign ministry saying the West was guilty of “abuse of power”. “The main […]
Ad. Georgiadis: No beautification or other line against the Russian invasion of Ukraine
“Obviously this is an illegal invasion by the Russians and obviously the Greek people are firmly in favor of democracy and Ukraine’s struggle for independence.” This was typically emphasized in Parliament by the Minister of Development and Investment, Adonis Georgiadis, commenting on the developments with the war in Ukraine. “Greece’s position has been and is […]
Britain: Foreign Minister recommends avoiding travel to Russia
Britain advises its citizens to avoid “any trip to Russia” after the invasion of Ukraine, British diplomacy said today. “We urge you to refrain from traveling to Russia from now on,” the Foreign Office said in a statement on Twitter, adding that “the potential for return flights to Britain is limited and the Russian economy […]
Ukraine, negotiations in Gomel. Putin: “Agreement only with neutral Kiev”
Delegations from Ukraine and Russia meet at the Belarusian border. From Kiev comes a new civilian death toll: 352 deaths, including 14 children while the UN speaks of at least 104 civilians killed. Ukraine wants to apply for entry into the European Union. European Council President Michel says he will discuss it soon. The US […]
