(NEW YORK) – United States leader Donald Trump has sparked new debate after calling on NATO to shoot down Russian aircraft that violate allied airspace, a stance analysts say could escalate tensions with Moscow and put NATO on a collision course with Russian dictator Vladimir Putin. Trump, who has inContinue Reading
(COPENHAGEN, DENMARK) – Russia’s infantry campaign in Ukraine is becoming increasingly difficult to sustain, pushing Moscow to turn its attention towards the Baltic region, according to defence experts. Denmark’s Prime Minister described a recent drone incursion into Danish airspace as the most serious attack yet on the country’s critical infrastructure.Continue Reading
(NEW YORK) – Donald Trump has signalled a sharp shift in his rhetoric on the war in Ukraine, backing Kyiv’s ambition to reclaim all its territory, including Crimea. The White House occupant, who once claimed he could end the conflict within 24 hours, said Russia had revealed itself to beContinue Reading
(NEW YORK) – Ukraine has intensified its military pressure on Russia through a series of drone strikes targeting oil refineries, air defences, warehouses, and even rare aircraft in occupied Crimea. The strikes come as ordinary Russians face record fuel prices and shortages, while the Kremlin struggles with a slowing economy,Continue Reading
(MOSCOW) – Ukrainian attacks on Russian oil refineries are causing fuel shortages in several regions, according to pro-Kremlin media reports. Michael Bociurkiw, speaking on Frontline, said long queues at gas stations are appearing even during harvest season, posing challenges for agricultural machinery. Most shortages are currently in remote areas, butContinue Reading
(KYIV) – Ukrainian long range missile and drone strikes have hit Russia’s oil refining industry, leaving around 17 percent of its processing capacity damaged and fuelling shortages across the country. The attacks mark a significant escalation in Ukraine’s strategy to weaken the Kremlin’s ability to sustain its war effort. MilitaryContinue Reading
(MOSCOW) – Russian state television has praised Donald Trump’s stance on the media and foreign policy, drawing comparisons between the US president’s positions and Moscow’s own narratives. The remarks were made during the political talk show “Sunday Evening With Vladimir Solovyov,” which frequently echoes the Kremlin’s messaging. Host Vladimir Solovyov,Continue Reading
(SAMARA, RUSSIA) – Ukraine has struck two major Russian oil refineries in Samara and Saratov regions, intensifying pressure on the Kremlin’s most important source of war funding. The attacks, confirmed by Ukrainian officials, caused large fires at the facilities, which produce millions of tonnes of fuel annually and supply theContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan is entering a period of heightened political and economic uncertainty after President Salva Kiir Mayardit suspended First Vice President Riek Machar Teny and Petroleum Minister Puot Kang Chuol following treason charges. The decision, read out on state television on Thursday evening, has raised alarm across theContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has placed trade, energy and investment at the centre of its recent diplomatic activities, highlighting the country’s focus on economic diplomacy as part of its foreign policy. During the ministry’s second weekly media press briefing of 2025, it wasContinue Reading
