In a statement hours after polls opened on Sunday, Moldova’s foreign ministry warned that the throngs of voters could be “a result of attempts to organize illegal transportation of voters to the polling stations.” “We believe that the crowds at the two polling stations in Russia have been artificially created to jeopardize the electoral process,” … Read more
Both the Kremlin and Pyongyang deny they have engaged in military transfers. And NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte said on Friday that he could not “confirm reports that North Koreans are actively now as soldiers engaged in the war effort.” But Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un last summer signed a comprehensive strategic partnership treaty that commits … Read more
An Israeli airstrike Friday on a refugee camp in northern Gaza killed at least 33 people including 21 women, the BBC reported, citing the Gaza Strip’s Hamas-run health authorities. Qatar-based Hamas official Khalil al-Hayya reiterated the Palestinian group’s position that no hostages would be released “unless the aggression against our people in Gaza stops,” France24 reported. Iran’s Supreme Leader … Read more
BERLIN — War is taking its toll on Russia, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said in Berlin on Friday — but there’s little sign major Western allies are about to raise their military commitments to Ukraine or offer a snap invitation to join NATO. “While the situation is incredibly tough, it is also true that Russia … Read more
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The British statement released Friday said only that this is “an area [on] which the U.K. and China must engage, even where viewpoints diverge.” That’s a far cry from Labour’s position in opposition. As Shadow Foreign Secretary, Lammy told POLITICO last March Labour would pursue legal routes towards declaring China’s crackdown on Uighur Muslims a … Read more
POLITICO has not been able to independently verify the veracity of the videos or their content. The videos appeared online as NATO chief Mark Rutte told journalists on Friday that he could not “confirm reports that North Koreans are actively now as soldiers engaged in the war effort.” Citing OSINT experts, Agentstvo reports the video … Read more
Joe Biden took office nearly four years ago with a promise to mend America’s relationship with Europe after years of strained ties during the Trump administration. Trump frequently targeted Germany in particular for its lagging defense spending, calling the country “delinquent.” In a campaign rally earlier this year, Trump said he would not protect “delinquent” … Read more
Keir Starmer’s official spokesperson told journalists Thursday: “We will continue to challenge China on issues that are in the U.K.’s national interest … whilst also seeking to build a pragmatic and strategic approach with China, looking for areas of cooperation where they exist.” However, Reynolds’ comments on the sidelines of Monday’s international investment summit will … Read more
Donald Trump made it more than a little clear on Thursday that should he retake the White House come November, Ukraine will be completely and thoroughly screwed. Speaking on an episode of the PBD Podcast that came out today, the ex-president falsely claimed that Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy “let that war start,” despite the fact that … Read more
