Transnistria tensions: Will Russia try to annex Moldova’s breakaway region? Pro-Russian rebels hint at a referendum, a move Moldova has dismissed as meaningless propaganda. Al Jazeera · Feb 28, 2024
Never believe Putin is unstoppable – after Navalny, this is how a new global opposition can bring him down Westerners are financing the same bloodshed they condemn. The time for the world’s ‘deep concern’ is over – Russia and Ukraine need action, says Pussy Riot’s Masha Alekhina The Guardian - UK · Feb 28, 2024
Ukraine Seeks Support From Southeastern Europe Against Russian Aggression Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and Albanian PM Rama discuss defense cooperation, Peace Formula, and global security in the face of Russian aggression. Top News · Feb 28, 2024
Pro-Russian Rebels In Transnistria Hold Meeting As Tensions Rise Pro-Russian rebel officials in Moldova's breakaway region of Transnistria gathered for a rare meeting Wednesday, amid fears the territory could open a new flashpoint in Moscow's conflict with neighbouring Ukraine. International Business Times · Feb 28, 2024
EU Calls For New Defense Industry Strategy Amid Ukraine Crisis EU official urges new defense industry strategy in response to Ukraine conflict. Calls for European-made weapons, increased investment, and collaboration a... Top News · Feb 28, 2024
US House reconvenes with Ukraine aid at stake and shutdown looming Congressional leaders work to keep government funded and pass $60bn aid package for Ukraine as far-Republicans refuse to budge The Guardian - US · Feb 28, 2024
Asylum applications in the EU hit seven-year high More than 1.1 million people applied for asylum in bloc in 2023, just under levels of the 2015-16 refugee crisis. Al Jazeera · Feb 28, 2024
Navalny's Funeral Set For Friday In Moscow Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny's funeral is planned for Friday in a Moscow church, his allies said two weeks after his shock death in an Arctic prison. International Business Times · Feb 28, 2024
Alexei Navalny’s funeral to be held on Friday in Moscow Russian opposition leader’s allies say Kremlin blocked bigger memorial and put them under pressure to hold closed service The Guardian - UK · Feb 28, 2024
Alexei Navalny's funeral will be held in Moscow church It comes after the opposition leader’s spokesperson alleged that funeral agencies had been ‘prohibited from working with them’ Evening Standard · Feb 28, 2024
Battleground Ukraine: 10 Years Of Russian Aggression Ukraine has been locked in an existential fight for its freedom ever since Russia sent armed soldiers with no insignia -- dubbed the "little green men" -- to take over the Crimea peninsula on February 28, 2014, following a pro-EU revolution in Kyiv. International Business Times · Feb 28, 2024
Russia-Ukraine war live: what we know on day 735 Macron government sticks to line that troops on ground may be needed; Biden meets congressional leaders over impasses including Ukraine funding The Guardian - AU · Feb 28, 2024
Iran Gears Up For Elections Dominated By Conservatives Iranians will cast ballots in legislative and key assembly elections on Friday, with conservatives expected to tighten their grip on power in the absence of any serious competition. International Business Times · Feb 28, 2024
Sixth person charged with allegedly spying for Russia in UK Tihomir Ivanov Ivanchev has been charged over alleged Russian spying offences Evening Standard · Feb 27, 2024
Evening Standard · Feb 27, 2024 Alexei Navalny's lawyer arrested after helping Putin critic's mother recover her 'murdered' son's body Vasily Dubkov was detained and later released in Moscow
The Hindu · Feb 27, 2024 Biden urges Congress to avoid a government shutdown, send urgent aid to Ukraine and Israel President Biden urges Congress leaders to act quickly to avoid government shutdown, pass aid for Ukraine and Israel.
France 24 · Feb 27, 2024 ‘Kremlin Leaks’: Files detail Putin’s €1 billion propaganda effort ahead of presidential vote Leaked documents describe the Kremlin's concerted efforts to influence public opinion – using cinema, streaming series and TV programmes – to promote a narrative of Russian heroism, traditional values and loyalty towards President Vladimir Putin ahead of his March 15-17 bid for re-election.
WEKU · Feb 27, 2024 Congressional leaders hope to avoid a shutdown. But Ukraine aid is still unclear After tense talks in the Oval Office, congressional leaders said they were hopeful they could reach a deal to avert a partial government shutdown on Friday. But they appeared divided on Ukraine aid.
WEKU · Feb 27, 2024 Why self-immolation has been used by political protesters for decades Aaron Bushnell's death in Washington, D.C., is the latest example of an extreme form of protest that people have used to express their grievances and attract the attention of a global audience.
Zenger · Feb 27, 2024 Armenia Faces Scrutiny Over Surge In EU Imports Amid Sanctions Concerns Armenia's trade surge from EU raises suspicions of sanctions circumvention, drawing attention from US Treasury and analysts.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 27, 2024 As British Jews, we call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza Letter: For the sake of Palestinians, Israel and the hostages, the UK government must act to end the bloodshed in Gaza, write members of Liberal Jews for Justice in Israel/Palestine
Al Jazeera · Feb 27, 2024 Zelenskyy in Saudi Arabia to push for peace, POW deal with Russia Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman seeks to position himself as a potential mediator to end Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Top News · Feb 27, 2024 President Biden Urges House Speaker For Ukraine Aid Approval President Biden seeks billion in aid for Ukraine, facing resistance from Speaker Johnson. Urgency emphasized.
Top News · Feb 27, 2024 President Biden To Hold Key Meeting Over Government Shutdown President Biden's meeting with congressional leaders to address government shutdown and Ukraine aid highlights challenges in navigating party tensions and ...
International Business Times · Feb 27, 2024 'Urgent' For G7 To Seize Russian Profits For Ukraine: Yellen US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Tuesday it was urgent for G7 nations to jointly seize profits from frozen Russian assets and redirect them to Ukraine, as the group prepared to meet on the issue.