As I was recently departing Batumi, Georgia, on the Black Sea, the announcement was made, “Please Passengers, the train is about ready to leave the station, so please leave the train”, in English. Of course, something was lost in translation. However, the same could be said about the status of Ukraine in the wake of […]
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Russia drone strikes in Ukraine: A response to Vilnius NATO summit?
Russia conducted a series of drone strikes across Ukraine for two nights in a row, likely in a demonstrative response to the 2023 NATO Summit in Vilnius, Lithuania. This latest action threatens the crucial Black Sea grain deal. Meanwhile, Ukrainian forces continue counteroffensive operations on at least three sectors of the front and made some gains. In […]
Unequal confrontation between Vilnius and Beijing
At the end of April in Lithuania, one of the “major” NATO countries, the local Foreign Ministry initiated a conference on “NATO and the Indo-Pacific Region,” where Vilnius tried to contribute to the unfolding confrontation with China in accordance with the trends set by the United States. It is noteworthy that the Baltic state stood […]
Brawl in Vilnius after flowers placed on destroyed Russian tank
Lithuanian police are investigating a series of incidents of Russian sympathisers bringing flowers to a destroyed Russian tank on display in the capital. Source Views: 0
Belarus crisis: Vilnius looks at ban on Lukashenko entering Lithuania
Lithuania is considering banning Belarus’ long-time president Alexander Lukashenko from entering its country. He’s on a list of Belarus officials that Vilnius is looking at punishing for alleged vote-rigging and violence against protesters. The list, drawn up by Lithuania’s foreign ministry, will now be reviewed by interior minister Rita Tamasuniene, who has the final say […]
Saudi attacks on Yemen continue despite truce
Saudi Arabia has launched fresh airstrikes on Yemen despite an ongoing round of UN-backed peace talks aimed at ending the conflict in the Arab country. Saudi jets on Saturday carried out bombardments on Masloob district in northern Jawf Province, with no immediate reports available on the potential casualties. Attacks had also been launched in Amran […]
Saudi attacks on Yemen continue despite truce
Saudi Arabia has launched fresh airstrikes on Yemen despite an ongoing round of UN-backed peace talks aimed at ending the conflict in the Arab country. Saudi jets on Saturday carried out bombardments on Masloob district in northern Jawf Province, with no immediate reports available on the potential casualties. Attacks had also been launched in Amran […]