Russia Keeping Eye On Ukraine’s Attempt On Joining NATO – Kremlin
Moscow is closely monitoring the situation around Kiev's bid to join NATO, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters on Monday, recalling that Ukraine's aspiration to join the alliance was one of the reasons for the special military operation. "We are monitoring this decision very closely. And we remember that it was Ukraine's NATO orientation and confirmation of Ukraine's future membership...
Japan To Stick To Its Sanctions Against Russia, Pledge Full Support For Ukraine – PM
Tokyo will resolutely continue its policy of sanctions against Moscow and support to Kiev, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida told a plenary meeting of both houses of the country’s parliament on Monday. "We will resolutely pursue sanctions against Russia and support to Ukraine," Kishida said. He also emphasized that the situation in Ukraine had entered a new stage "amid the...
Treaties On Four Regions Joining Russia Officially Published
Accords on four new regions joining Russia were officially published on the official portal of legal information on Monday. Earlier, their texts have already been accessible in the State Duma’s official database as addendums to bills on their ratification. From September 23 to September 27, the Donetsk People’s Republic (DPR) and the Lugansk People’s Republic (LPR) as well as the Kherson...
Brazil’s Polarizing Presidential Election Go To Second Round
Brazil’s polarizing presidential race will go to a second round run-off after no candidate achieved a majority of more than 50% of the ballot in an election that saw long lines at polling booths as millions turned out to vote. With more than 99% of the vote counted on Sunday evening, results released by Brazil’s Electoral Superior Court (TSE) showed left-wing...
Burkina Faso’s Military Ruler Removed In Fresh Coup
Armed men who wore masks appeared on television on Friday night to declare fresh coup in Burkina Faso ejecting military leader Paul-Henri Damiba and the suspension of the country’s constitution. The coup is the second in the West African country this year, making army Captain Ibrahim Traore the new Burkina Faso’s leader. The announcement was made hours after report of gunfire...
Russia Announces Ceding Of Four Ukrainian Regions After Sham Referendums
President of Russia, Vladimir Putin is currently attending the formal ceremony of the annexation of the four Ukrainian regions in Moscow. Putin has announced that the four Russian-occupied regions – Donetsk, Kherson, Luhansk and Zaporizhzhia will officially become part of the Russian Federation today. According to Putin, who started a war against Ukraine on February 24, the four regions will be...
Putin Signs Decrees To Recognize Independence Of Zaporozhye, Kherson Regions After Referendum
Russia has recognized the independence of the Zaporozhye and Kherson regions, according to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s decrees published by the official database of legislative information on Friday. One document recognizes "state sovereignty and independence of the Zaporozhye Region," the other - of the Kherson Region. Both decrees come into force on the day they were signed. According to the documents,...
US Pushing Situation Toward Standoff Of Nuclear Powers – Antonov
Washington’s actions are pushing the situation toward an open confrontation of largest nuclear powers, with Western countries testing Russia’s patience, Russian Ambassador to the United States Anatoly Antonov said in an article published on the website of the US’ National Interest magazine on Wednesday. "Today it is obvious that the United States is directly involved in the military actions of the Kiev...
Four Ukraine Regions To Be Taken Over After Referendum Results Was Made Public
Russia is preparing to annex four regions in Ukraine after the results of controversial referendums were made public. The voting to determine whether the regions want to become part of Russia faces serious condemnations from countries. In Zaporizhzhia, the officials announced that 93.11 percent of voters backed the move to join Russia. In Kherson, the authorities said over 87.05 percent of electors...
Grammy-Winning ‘Gangsta’s Paradise’ Rapper, Coolio Is Dead
Coolio, the Grammy-winning rapper, producer, and actor best known for his 1995 hit “Gangsta’s Paradise,” has died. He was 59. The rapper’s longtime manager Jarel Posey confirmed the news to Variety, saying that Coolio died around 5 p.m. PT on Wednesday afternoon. According to TMZ, Coolio was found at a friend’s house. “We are saddened by the loss of our dear friend and...
