Thursday, March 28, 2024

Europe

Germany prepared Russia-NATO conflict scenario: Report

The German government has prepared a model for a potential Russian attack on NATO, Bild has reported. According to the tabloid, authorities in Berlin have described four distinct phases, culminating in potential nuclear strikes on NATO member states.

Putin claims Russia in possession of weapons capable of hitting targets on territory of its adversaries

Moscow's adversaries should remember that Russia has weapons capable of hitting targets on their territory, President Vladimir Putin of Russia said in his address to the Federal Assembly on Thursday.

EU seeking to completely stop Russian gas transit via Ukraine

The European Commission is working hard to abandon Russian gas supplies it receives through Ukraine, the commission’s spokesperson, Tim McPhie, has stated. The EU’s gas transit contract with Moscow expires at the end of 2024.

US trying to persuade Turkish banks, companies to cut ties with Russia: Report

Turkish businesses are at risk of being banned from carrying out currency operations if they continue to trade with Moscow, RIA Novosti reported on Wednesday, citing the news outlet Aydinlik. American officials have reportedly visited Turkey to persuade banks and companies to sever ties with Russia.

US Officials say Pentagon pondering $4 billion Ukraine weapons supply

The US military is considering whether to draw on its last remaining funds allocated for Ukraine, even with no assurances the money will be replaced by lawmakers amid fierce debate over renewed aid, multiple officials told CNN.

Turkey says ready to host Russia-Ukraine talks

Ankara is ready to serve as an intermediary for peace talks between Russia and Ukraine once again, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has stated, ahead of Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s visit to Turkey to attend the Antalya Diplomacy Forum later this week.

Western special forces already in Ukraine: Report

The unofficial presence of Western special troops in Ukraine is a matter of common knowledge, the Financial Times has reported, citing a senior European defense official, speaking anonymously.

US says not to dispatch troops to Ukraine

The White House has announced that Washington would not send troops to fight in Ukraine, after French President Emmanuel Macron refused to rule out the dispatch of Western forces.

US, UK impose sanctions on IRGC, Yemen’s Houthi members over Red Sea tensions

The United States and the United Kingdom have announced sanctions against a high-ranking member of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) and certain members of Yemen’s Houthi movement.

Zelensky, MBS discuss Russia-Ukraine crisis during Ukrainian leader’s surprise visit to Saudi Arabia

President Volodymyr Zelensky has held talks in Saudi Arabia with the Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) in an attempt to push for an end to the Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the return of prisoners of war from Russia.

Direct conflict between NATO, Russia inevitable if West sends troops to Ukraine: Moscow

A direct military conflict between NATO and Moscow will be inevitable if Western forces are sent to Ukraine, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters on Tuesday.

Several NATO states refuse to back France talk of sending forces to Ukraine

The UK, Germany, Finland and Sweden all spoke up on Tuesday against French President Emmanuel Macron’s suggestion that Western troops could be deployed to Ukraine amid Russia's military operation.

Russia claims Ukraine suffered 444k losses in manpower since start of war

Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu has claimed that Ukraine has lost more than 444,000 soldiers since the beginning of the conflict in 2022.

Macron does not rule out Europeans sending troops to Ukraine, warns Russia could attack NATO states

French President Emmanuel Macron has argued that the deployment of forces to Ukraine by NATO members and other allies cannot be ruled out because Western powers must stop at nothing to ensure that Moscow does not defeat Kiev’s forces.

CIA started training people in Ukraine to work against Russia before 2014: Moscow

The United States has long been working in Ukraine to prepare operatives for subversive work against Russia, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has claimed. His comments follows a New York Times report that the US Central Intelligence Agency has been actively involved in Ukraine since the 2014 Maidan coup.

Zelensky says EU gave Ukraine fewer shells than claimed as Russian military makes new gains in Donbass

Not only will the European Union miss its target to give Ukraine a million artillery shells by March, it will likely miss a revised target of 520,000, Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky has stated.

CIA built anti-Russian spy network in Ukraine: Report

The US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) has turned Ukraine into one of its major assets in spying on Moscow over a decade that has passed since the 2014 Maidan coup, the New York Times has revealed.

Yemen’s Red Sea operations strike heavy blow to UK retailers: Report

UK retailers and exporters have been dealt a heavy blow by Yemen’s strikes in support of Gaza, which is enduring a genocidal war by Israel, according to a report.

Ukrainian defense chief admits half of western weapons arrive late

Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov has stated that continuing delays in arms deliveries from Kiev’s western backers are playing a major role in the loss of troops and ground in the war against Russia.

31k Ukrainian soldiers killed in war with Russia: Zelensky

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky has claimed that 31,000 Ukrainian soldiers have been killed in action in the two years since Russia launched its full-scale invasion.

Ukraine Defence Intelligence rejects reports of Iran ballistic missiles transfer to Russia

Kyrylo Budanov, the head of Ukraine's Defence Intelligence, has dismissed reports claiming that Tehran has supplied Moscow with ballistic missiles for use in the Ukraine war.

Early voting for Russian presidential election kicks off in several regions

Early voting in the presidential election began in several Russian regions. It is for the most part aimed at citizens who live in parts of the country that are difficult to reach. Also, sailors who will be at sea on the main days of the election, can cast their votes starting this Sunday.

EU slams new Israeli settlement plans in West Bank as ‘Inflammatory, dangerous’

European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell has raised concern over Israel's announced plans to construct 3,300 new housing units in illegal settlements across the occupied West Bank.

UK PM says west should be ‘bolder’ in seizing Russian assets

The Western backers of war-torn Ukraine should step up efforts to confiscate Russian assets frozen abroad in order to aid Kiev, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has stated.

Navalny’s body handed over to his mother

The body of Russian opposition figure Alexei Navalny, who died unexpectedly in prison days ago, was handed to his mother on Saturday in the Arctic city of Salekhard, his spokeswoman has confirmed, though it was unclear what will happen next to the body.

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