World"The conflict could easily have been avoided", says Columbia professor Jeffrey Sachs, a long-time advisor to the UN Secretary-General.
Russia
Luxury cars smuggled into Russia from Finland
FinlandThe state broadcaster Yle has been able to track where car transports are headed as they cross the Russian border using transmitters.
Russia to significantly increase defence budget
WorldPlans to increase spending by as much as 68% compared to 2023, according to data from the UK's Ministry of Defense.
Poland confirms Ukrainian missile responsible for killing Polish farmers
WorldThe missile that hit Poland and killed two farmers was fired from Ukraine, not Russia, according to an official Polish investigation.
Hillary Clinton: “Putin hates democracy”
World"He particularly hates the West, and he especially hates us", she claims.
Swedish state media spreads false information on bloody ‘Russian’ missile attack
WorldUkrainian attack on civilians described by Swedish state channel as "Russian propaganda" - disproved by New York Times investigation .
Quiet at Finnish border after ban on Russian vehicles
FinlandOnly 11 Russian cars tried to cross the Finnish border the day after the ban was imposed.
International Criminal Court opens office in Kiev
WorldBecomes "the largest ICC office outside of The Hague", according to Ukrainian Prosecutor General Andriy Kostin.
Marine attack drones shake up Russia’s dominance in the Black Sea
WorldUkraine's remotely piloted kamikaze drone is changing the dynamics of naval warfare.
EU can now seize cars from Russian citizens
World"Not relevant if the use of the vehicle is private or commercial", they claim.
Musk: “Blocked Starlink to prevent nuclear escalation”
WorldUkrainian underwater drones loaded with explosives were denied connection for an attack on Russia's fleet in Sevastopol.
Orbán: “Only Trump can save the West”
World"A third world war could be knocking on our door", warns Hungary's prime minister.
German investigators link Nord Stream attack to Ukraine
WorldClaims that bombs were planted from a sailboat by a mysterious Ukrainian man.
Lars von Trier: “Russian Lives Matter”
DenmarkDenounces the Danish government's donation of F-16s to Kiev.
BRICS poised for expansion
WorldSome 20 countries have reportedly already applied to join the cooperative organization.
Nicolas Sarkozy proposes referendums – to end the war in Ukraine
WorldKiev fuming at former French president's remarks: "Knowingly participates in genocide"
Exports to Russia’s neighborhood to be reviewed
SwedenThe government promises to "push for the adoption of further sanctions against Russia".
NATO official: “Ukraine could cede territory to Russia”
WorldThe proposal involves Ukrainian NATO membership in exchange for recognition of territories controlled by Russia.
Ukraine’s counter-offensive fails to succeed
WorldThe offensive is stagnating with casualties estimated at over 20,000 soldiers - per month.
Majority of Americans do not want to support the war in Ukraine
WorldMore than half of all citizens believe the US has done enough.
Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny sentenced to another 19 years in prison
WorldNavalny has been convicted of "extremism" in a sentence that he and many others consider politically motivated.
Russia greenlights digital ruble
EconomyPurportedly a way to circumvent Western sanctions and exert greater control over government spending.
Drone attack on Moscow averted – no casualties
WorldThe drones were disabled by electronic warfare systems.
Ben & Jerry’s founder: US profits from war in Ukraine
WorldBen Cohen argues that it is important to the "military-industrial-congressional complex" that the war continue.