A migration disaster – which peaked in 2015 because of the continued Syrian conflict – is now being compounded by an inflow of refugees fleeing the Taliban in Afghanistan, conflicts in Sub-Saharan Africa and the collapse of the Lebanese economic system. As the principle transit path to Europe, Turkey already hosts extra refugees than some … Read more
“Such boorish statements from the mouth of the head of state of the United States are unlikely to hurt the head of another state, especially President Putin,” he said, Russian media reported. “But it is a huge disgrace for the country itself.” “It is clear that Mr. Biden demonstrates behavior in the style of a … Read more
The report notes a significant rise in military production in Russia, including of artillery and armored vehicles, that is enhancing Moscow’s ability to continue fighting. That surge could outpace Ukraine’s output unless the West escalates artillery production and delivery, Estonian intelligence finds. According to the International Institute for Strategic Studies, Russia could maintain its current … Read more
Speaking of the goals of what he called the “special military operation” in Ukraine, Putin said they had yet to be achieved, because one of the aims “is de-Nazification.” For the first time, Putin expanded on what he means by that. “This means the prohibition of all kinds of neo-Nazi movements. We have to get … Read more