UN Warns World Is On The Brink Of A “Perfect Storm” As Ukraine War Escalates Multiple Global Crises
The United Nations Secretary-General has warned that the world is on the brink of a "perfect storm" as the war in Ukraine exacerbates an already struggling global economy. In a press release Wednesday...
Discussions With Russia “Ongoing,” Ukraine Presidential Advisor Says, With Focus On Guarantors
Ukrainian presidential adviser Mykhailo Podolyak said in televised remarks that consultations were "ongoing" on a potential roadmap to peace, but added that a sticking point remains the number of cou...
Austria’s Nehammer says he visited Putin to look him in the eyes and confront him
Austria’s Chancellor Karl Nehammer said on Wednesday he decided to go to Moscow to confront Russian President Vladimir Putin with what he saw in Ukraine. “I made the decision to go to Moscow, to...
Switzerland Adopts Latest Round Of EU Sanctions Against Russia And Belarus
Switzerland has adopted the latest round of EU sanctions against Russia and Belarus, "in light of Russia’s continuing military aggression against Ukraine and reports of atrocities (committed by the ...
It’s “Not Possible” To Cut Off All Russian Gas Right Now – Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer
Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer said that cutting off Russian gas right now is "not possible" and that the European Union must look at sanctions that hurt Russia more than the European Union. “Aus...
The Pentagon Is Meeting Today With Top Weapons Makers To Discuss Capacity Needed To Support Ukraine
The Pentagon is convening a meeting of its top weapons makers Wednesday to discuss the industry’s capacity to support Ukraine in a protracted war with Russia, according to a defense official and an ...
Biden’s “Genocide” Declaration Not Expected To Trigger Immediate Changes To US Policy
US President Joe Biden's declaration that the atrocities now underway in Ukraine are a "genocide" is not expected to trigger any immediate changes to US policy toward the conflict, according to US off...
Sweden Will Make A Decision On NATO Membership After Serious Analysis, Prime Minister Says
Sweden would make a decision on a possible NATO membership only after serious analysis of the situation and considering its best interest, Swedish Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson said Wednesday. "T...
Russia’s Military Goals In Ukraine Are “Noble” And Will Be Achieved – President Putin
Russian President Vladimir Putin has said his country's military goals in Ukraine are "noble" and will be achieved, according to Russian state news agency TASS. Speaking at the Vostochny Cosmodrome in...
Obama Says Putin Acting In Newly “Reckless” Manner
Russian President Vladimir Putin is acting in a newly reckless manner with the invasion of Ukraine, former US President Barack Obama said in an interview that aired Tuesday on NBC’s “Today” sho...
