North Korea Criticizes U.S. for Supplying Long-Range Missiles to Ukraine North Korea has reportedly slammed the U.S. for supplying long-range missiles to Ukraine, according to state media KCNA. A defense ministry official quoted by the KCNA news agency criticized the U.S. for offering long-range missiles to Ukraine to “turn the tide of the war recently … Read more
France denies readiness to talk with Russia over Ukraine France has denied showing readiness for potential talks with Russia over Ukraine, refuting Moscow’s account of a call on Wednesday between French Defense Minister Sebastian Lecornu and his Russian counterpart Sergei Shoigu. Russia’s defense ministry said in a statement that “readiness for a dialog on Ukraine … Read more
Zelenskyy Appoints New Army Chief in Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced a new top team for the Ukrainian Armed forces Thursday. Published: [insert article publish date] President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the appointment of a new army chief for the Ukrainian Armed Forces yesterday. In a post on Telegram, Zelenskyy revealed that General Oleksandr Syrskyi will … Read more
The ongoing military conflict between Russia and Ukraine continues to escalate as Russian forces attempt to regain lost territory around the town of Bakhmut. According to Hanna Maliar, Ukraine’s deputy defense minister, Russian forces are also attempting to capture the cities of Maryinka and Avdiyivka. Despite these efforts, Ukrainian forces have successfully repelled Russian advances … Read more
The bodies of civilians lie near a metallurgical company in Mariupol, Ukraine, Saturday (16/4/2022). Most of Mariupol’s territory has reportedly been captured by Russian troops. (Source: Alexei Alexandrov/Associated Press) Writer : Ikhsan Abdul Hakim | Editor : Ivory Persada KIEV, KOMPAS.TV – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenksy said the precarious situation in Mariupol could disrupt the … Read more
Illustration. Roman Abramovich in Gothenburg, Sweden, on May 16, 2021. Abramovich and two Ukrainian negotiators were allegedly poisoned with chemical weapons in early March. (Source: AP Photo/Martin Meissner, File) LVIV, KOMPAS.TV – Oligark, who was acting as a Russia-Ukraine mediator and owner of Chelsea FC, Roman Abramovich was allegedly poisoned using chemical weapons. Apart from … Read more
Illustration. A Ukrainian soldier peeks from a tank while on patrol in the village of Lukyanivka, Kiev province, Monday, March 27, 2022. On Tuesday (28/3/2022), Chinese diplomats again criticized the role and attitude of the West regarding Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. (Source: Associated Press) BEIJING, KOMPAS.TV – The Chinese government has reiterated its position that … Read more
Illustration. Map of the Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline from Russia to Germany in Lubwin, Germany. Photo taken on November 16, 2021. On Monday (27/3/2022), a Kremlin Spokesman confirmed that he would not sell gas to a “hostile country” unless the importing country was willing to exchange it for rubles, but did not explain … Read more
French President Emmanuel Macron (R) speaks with Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo during the European Union conference in Brussels, Belgium, Friday (25/3/2022). On Sunday (27/3), Macron chose to distance himself from US President Joe Biden’s harsh comments about Russian President Vladimir Putin. (Source: Geert Vanden Wijngaert/Associated Press) PARIS, KOMPAS.TV – French President Emmanuel Macron … Read more
Illustration. Russian President Vladimir Putin. Polish President Andrzej Duda claimed that Putin could be desperate to use chemical weapons because he did not take Ukraine. (Source: Mikhail Klimentyev, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP) LONDON, KOMPAS.TV – Polish President Andrzej Duda said Russia had the opportunity to use chemical weapons because it had not conquered … Read more