Category: Russia

France Secures Abortion Rights; Other European Nations Eye Expansion of Access

Women can have abortions in around 40 European countries, ranging from Portugal to Russia, with varied restrictions on how late in the pregnancy it is permitted. Abortion is illegal or strictly regulated in Poland and a few other small nations

Trump’s NATO Comments Spark Global Concerns Over US Commitment to Allies

Amidst ongoing conflicts and rising geopolitical tensions, Trump's words cast a shadow over the reliability of US commitments, particularly in the face of Russian aggression in Ukraine and Chinese assertiveness in the Indo-Pacific region

Putin casts doubt on Russian participation as neutrals in Paris Olympics

Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed reservations about the conditions set by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) for Russian athletes participating in the 2024 Olympics

Russian Nationalist Pavel Gubarel: “We will have to Re-Educate them, Create Concentration Camps”

Russia Ukraine: The leader of pro-Russian militants of Donetsk, Pavel Gubarev, said that Russia will not be able to kill all Ukrainians, so it will have to create concentration camps in Ukraine to "re-educate" the local population.

Ukraine: President Volodymyr and First Lady Olena meets US President Joseph Biden

The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyi, and the First Lady of Ukraine, Olena Zelenska, visited Washington DC to meet US President Joseph Biden and other delegations to honour the victims of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attack. The Update was shared by the Embassy of Ukraine in the USA recently.

Amnesty International Deutschland withstands Saudi Arabia-based Mohammed bin Nasser al-Ghamdi

German Non-Governmental Organisation Amnesty International Deutschland raised their concern about the injustice laid on Saudi Arabian-based Mohammed bin Nasser al-Ghamdi, who has been sentenced to death for posting peaceful activities on his Twitter and YouTube handles.

United States Embassy in Latvia congratulates Ukraine on its 32nd Independence Day

The United States Embassy in Riga, Latvia, congratulated Ukraine on its 32nd Independence Day Today, Thursday, August 24, 2023, and reaffirmed their commitment that the United States will continue to partner with Latvia and other nations worldwide to support the Ukrainian people.

Soldiers of 95th brigade marks success in All-Ukraine sports competition-Ukraine sports competition

Ukraine: The soldiers of the 95th brigade of DSV in the Armed General Forces of Ukraine have successfully competed with Strongmen in the All-Ukraine sports competition held at Zhytomyr for veterans and active service members on Tuesday, August 8, 2023.

US Congress Helsinki Commission holds hearings on Russia-Ukraine conflicts

The Helsinki Commission of the US Congress held hearings on the impact of Russian aggression on Ukraine's children and women with the participation of Ambassador Oksana Markorova, Ambassador at Large for Global Criminal Justice Beth Van Schaack and Ukrainian Attorney General Andriy Kostin on Wednesday, July 26, 2023.

Ukraine: President Volodymyr Zelenskyy extends gratitude for volunteering help to Odesa

The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, extended his heartfelt gratitude and thanked all the volunteers who stood up firmly with Odesa and helped the victims to be rescued and taken to a safer place.

Russia targets grain terminals, damages ports of Odesa and Čornomorsk

Promote Ukraine, a Brussels-based organization, provided detailed information about the attacks launched by the Russian Federation on different regions of Ukraine. It was a powerful strike with varying types of rockets and impact drones in the southern region of Ukraine

USA: Embassy of Ukraine organises ecumenical service dedicating 500th day of Russian-Ukraine invasion on Sunday

In partnership with Washington National Cathedral, the Embassy of Ukraine in the USA held an ecumenical service dedicated to the 500th day of the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine on Sunday, July 9, 2023, and shared some glimpses from the event.

Barcelona Draw PSG in Champions League Quarter-Final Showdown

The matchup between these two footballing powerhouses inevitably resurrects memories of the infamous "remontada" in 2017, where Barcelona orchestrated a staggering comeback from a 4-0 deficit in the first leg to clinch victory with a 6-5 aggregate score

Paris 2024: Mayor Hidalgo Urges Trust in Science Amid Debate Over Air Conditioning at “Green Games”

However, not all nations are convinced. The Olympic Committees of Australia, Brazil, Canada, and Norway have voiced concerns about the potential discomfort for athletes in soaring temperatures

PM Skerrit meets Calibishie villagers, shares vision for new school construction 

Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit met with the villagers of Calibishie to share the construction plans for the new primary school to provide safe and learning atmosphere to the children.