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Ukraine Orthodox Church Cuts All Ties With Russian Church Over War
Ukraine's recently formed Orthodox Church has declared it will become completely independent from the Russian Church over war.
Diplomacy
Russia Joins Turkey in Attack on Greece Targeting PM Mitsotakis
Russia blasted Greece and Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Wednesday for the statements he made during his recent visit to Washington as relations between the two countries reach a new low.
Greece’s anti-Russian stance is “a show of faith in...
Europe
George Soros Warns Invasion of Ukraine Could Lead to Third World War
On Tuesday, US billionaire George Soros cautioned that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine threatens to be the “beginning of the third world war” that could spell the end of civilization.
The veteran philanthropist and former financier launched a ferocious attack on...
Europe
Russian Soldier Gets Life in Prison in First Ukraine War Crime Trial
Russian soldier Vadim Syshimarin was sentenced to life in prison in Ukraine on Monday in the country's first war crime trial since Russian troops invaded the country three months ago.
Syshimarin, 21, was found guilty of killing a 62-year-old, unarmed...
Energy
EU: Greece Plays Important Role in Independence from Russian Gas
Greece will play a significant role in developing independence from Russian fuel in Southeastern Europe, which currently relies heavily on fuel from the country, according to the European Commission.
Infrastructure for transit and imports that is currently under construction in...
Diplomacy
Why Turkey Doesn’t Want Finland and Sweden to Join NATO
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Finland and Sweden have expressed their wish to join NATO, but Turkish President Erdogan has publicly stated that he will not support the move.
By Professor Ronald Suny
After decades of neutrality, the two Nordic states that have to date remained...
Europe
Ukrainians Executed by Russian Forces, The Times Reports
Videos from Bucha, Ukraine, appeared to show a group of Ukrainian captives being led at gunpoint by Russian troops moments before they were executed.
The videos, obtained and verified by The New York Times, were taken on March 4th by...
Greece
Greece Becomes Top Destination for Russian Fuel Tankers
The number of tankers carrying Russian fuel that arrived in Greece in April reached record-breaking highs, indicating that the country's waters have become a top destination for transporting Russian fuel.
According to a report by Reuters, arrivals of ships carrying...
Europe
Turkey Becomes More Isolated as it Blocks Expansion of NATO
Turkey risks becoming more isolated from the West by blocking the accession of Finland and Sweden to NATO. Ankara tries to balance its strategic partnerships with the Alliance and Ukraine with its difficult but important relations with Russia.
By...
Europe
Sweden and Finland Formally Apply for NATO Membership
Finland and Sweden formally applied to join the NATO alliance on Wednesday in a dramatic move that marks one of the biggest strategic consequences of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
The decision by the two Nordic countries, which were both neutral...