Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is nearing its second month, but there appears to be no sign of an end to hostilities. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has accused Russian troops of attempting to “destroy” the Donbas region of Eastern Ukraine, the region closest to Russia. “Russian soldiers are preparing for an …
Read MoreKyiv is slowly returning to normal as restaurants reopen and residents come home from abroad. The Russian military has been forced back from the northern region of Ukraine as a result of fierce resistance from the country’s defenders. Now, the UK’s Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, is pledging more aid and …
Read MoreViktor Orbán, Hungary’s incumbent Prime Minister, has won reelection in the country’s general ballot. Orbán’s right-wing nationalist Fidesz party secured two-thirds of the vote despite pressure from a united front of opposition parties. This means that Orbán will enjoy his fourth consecutive turn as Prime Minister of Hungary, and his …
Read MoreUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky wants a face-to-face meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin to bring the war to an end. Putin authorized an invasion of Ukraine over a month ago, sending troops into Ukraine illegally in a “special operation.” Ukrainian officials have accused the Russian military of committing war crimes …
Read MoreThree workers are missing in Greece following a freak explosion in a dynamite factory. The factory is located in a remote region north of Greneva, 420 kilometers northwest of Athens. The explosion rocked the countryside and could be heard from the city, according to regional governor Giorgos Kasapidis. “Explosives experts …
Read MoreRussian military forces in Ukraine may soon launch full-scale ground assaults to claim control of besieged cities like Kharkiv. A Kremlin spokesperson noted, “the Ministry of Defence, to ensure the maximum security of civilian populations, does not exclude the possibility of taking full control of the major cities that are …
Read MoreRussia’s invasion of Ukraine has led to escalating humanitarian crises in cities like Kharkiv, Mariupol, and Kyiv. Russian forces have laid siege to cities throughout the Eastern European country, cutting off water and power and blocking access to food supplies. On Monday, Ukrainian forces tried to evacuate some cities for …
Read MoreRussian President Vladimir Putin authorized an unprovoked invasion of Ukraine on Thursday, hoping to steamroll the country’s key cities and bring it under military control in a matter of days. By Monday, Russian diplomats agreed to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy to discuss a potential ceasefire. Ukrainian defenders have …
Read MoreOfficials with the UK watchdog agency Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs have seized three non-fungible tokens they suspect were used as part of a tax evasion fraud. The seizure is the first instance of the UK government confiscating NFTs as part of official law enforcement business. Officials with HMRC say …
Read MoreWorld leaders from Europe and abroad have stepped in to implore Vladimir Putin to scale down the Russian military presence on the country’s border with Ukraine. Many governments fear that Russia’s aggressive posturing could lead to outright hostilities with Ukraine. If this happens, NATO allies will likely rush to Ukraine’s …
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