Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar has put his weight behind the argument that “appeasement has failed” with regards to the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia. In an interview with the Irish Times, Varadkar opined that only when Russian President Vladimir Putin is stopped can peace be possible for Ukraine. Varadkar’s comments come amid continued … Read more
Russian President Vladimir Putin recently praised his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, as a “good old friend” and expressed eagerness to meet with him ahead of his visit to Russia. The upcoming talks between the two leaders are seen as critical to Russia’s international ties amid escalating tensions with the West. Putin has been looking to … Read more
On December 10, Russian President Vladimir Putin paid a visit to the occupied Ukrainian city of Mariupol, sparking outrage from Ukrainian officials and the international community. As tensions continue to simmer between the neighboring nations, this visit can be seen as a pointed move by Putin to assert Russia’s influence over the disputed territories of … Read more
The long-standing allegations of war crimes committed by Russian President Vladimir Putin have finally caught up with him as the International Criminal Court (ICC) issues an arrest warrant against him. The decision of the ICC to take on the case marks a significant step towards accountability for the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Ukraine and Syria. … Read more
Tensions between Russia and Ukraine have reached a critical point after Russia amassed military forces at the Ukrainian border. While some leaders may advocate appeasement policies to avoid an escalation of violence, Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar has issued a stark warning: Appeasement will not make Putin halt his attack on Ukraine. In this article, … Read more
Tensions between the United States and Russia have escalated yet again, with the US government summoning the Russian ambassador over allegations that Moscow’s warplanes bombed a convoy in Syria. Russia has denied these allegations, stating that it was a ground attack by militants that led to the destruction. This recent incident is just one of … Read more
Putin’s “temporary withdrawal from the US-Russia arms limitation treaty” was criticized The New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty signed by the United States and Russia in 2010 is the last effective arms control treaty between the two sides, but this treaty has gradually disintegrated in recent years. According to Agence France-Presse, US Secretary of State Blinken … Read more
At 10 Downing Street, Zelensky thanked the UK for being on the front line in support of Ukrainian resistance at the outset of Russia’s war of aggression. He told lawmakers in Britain’s parliament that Ukraine needed decisive military assistance in order to win within the year. He also said: “I ask you, and I send … Read more
MOSCOW – Russian forces have captured the salt-mining town of Zolydar in eastern Ukraine, the Defense Ministry has claimed. However, Ukraine rejected Russia’s claim. Ukrainian forces are still in solidarity and fighting is continuing, Sergei Sherevatyi, a spokesman for the Eastern Ukraine Forces Command, said in Kyiv. It is reported that heavy fighting took place … Read more