‘A gift to the Kremlin’: uncertainty over Ukraine’s future after Trump victory Some express fears over US aid for Ukraine while others say the country is already struggling The Guardian - UK · Nov 6, 2024
Russian Senators Ratify North Korean Defence Pact The agreement formalises months of deepening security cooperation between the two nations, which were Communist allies throughout the Cold War. Latin Times · Nov 6, 2024
'Going To Be Rough': NATO Braces For Trump's Return US allies at NATO scrambled Wednesday to put a brave face on the return of Donald Trump to the White House amid fears the unpredictable Republican could upend European security and pull the plug on Ukraine support. International Business Times · Nov 6, 2024
Russia To Monitor Trump's Presidency Closely Kremlin plans to closely monitor Trump's presidency post his projected win in the 2024 U.S. election. Top News · Nov 6, 2024
Kremlin: Putin Won't Congratulate Trump, Relations At Historic Low Kremlin spokesperson confirms Russia will not congratulate Trump due to strained relations, emphasizing patience and analysis for future ties. Top News · Nov 6, 2024
Elon Musk has gone all in for Trump – here’s what’s at stake for the world’s richest man in the US election Elon Musk is supporting Donald Trump in his quest to regain the American presidency. He has committed millions of dollars to a pro-Trump “political action committee” (PAC) and has appeared alongside Donald Trump at some of his rallies. The Conversation · Nov 5, 2024
North Korean troops fighting with Russia are hit by Ukraine shells, official says The fighting quality and battle experience of North Korea troops is unknown The Independent UK · Nov 5, 2024
Inexperienced, poorly trained and underfed: the North Korean troops heading to Ukraine Kim Jong-un says his army is the ‘strongest in the world’ but they are vulnerable to illness and none have seen combat before The Guardian - AU · Nov 5, 2024
Incendiary device plot targeting UK may have been dry run for US and Canada Suspect DHL package bound for Britain that started fire in Leipzig possibly part of Russian plan to cause ‘mayhem’ The Guardian - UK · Nov 4, 2024
Moldova's President Sandu Wins Election Amid Russian Interference Pro-EU president Maia Sandu wins Moldova's election amid Russian concerns. Regional tensions and security risks persist in the region. Top News · Nov 4, 2024
Germany accuses Russia of ‘massive’ effort to stop Moldovans abroad voting Foreign minister says bomb threats against polling stations in German cities show Putin ‘will stop at nothing’ The Guardian - UK · Nov 4, 2024
‘Even the worst possible scenario is not actually all that bad.’ Alexei Navalny’s memoir is a testament to resisting authoritarianism No one who watched Alexei Navalny’s meteoric trajectory, from civic activist to opposition leader to the world’s most famous political prisoner, could avoid the question: how will this extraordinary saga end? Was Navalny destined to become Russia’s Nelson Mandela, a redemptive leader who guided his people from oppression to the… The Conversation · Nov 4, 2024
Maia Sandu wins second term in Moldovan election in rebuke to Kremlin Incumbent wins presidential runoff with 97% of votes counted, defeating Russia-leaning rival The Guardian - UK · Nov 3, 2024
Moldova's Crucial Presidential Election Nears Decisive Second Round Moldova's crucial presidential election between pro-Western and pro-Russian candidates with potential external interference implications. Top News · Nov 3, 2024
The Guardian - UK · Nov 3, 2024 Moldova votes for president in runoff election as Russia hovers Pro-EU president Maia Sandu faces Alexandr Stoianoglo in polls marred by accusations of Kremlin vote-buying
Al Jazeera · Nov 2, 2024 What’s at stake for Russia’s Putin in the US election? Trump’s first term showed that while a win for him could help Russia in Ukraine, it would bring its own challenges, too.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 1, 2024 ‘It’s better not to try our luck again’: how Russia’s wars left deep scars in Georgia and Moldova Voters have backed political forces that favour closer Moscow ties despite seeing their country’s future in Europe
International Business Times · Oct 31, 2024 Georgia Says Ruling Party Won Disputed Election, Opposition Calls Protests Georgia's pro-Western opposition parties called on Thursday for fresh protests after officials said a partial recount confirmed the ruling party won contested parliamentary elections, with Washington and Brussels demanding an investigation.
The Conversation · Oct 31, 2024 Russia is meddling in politics in Georgia and Moldova – trying to do by stealth what it is doing by war in Ukraine Recent votes in the former Soviet states of Georgia and Moldova have been dogged by interference from Russian-backed elements. Both countries had previously aspired towards closer ties with western Europe and future membership of the EU. And in both countries there is a strong suggestion of influence from Moscow that…
International Business Times · Oct 31, 2024 'We'll Survive': Ukrainians On Front Brace For Hard Winter Before the strike on his neighbourhood in eastern Ukraine, Volodymyr had planned to brave what promises to be the worst winter of the war yet with just a heavy blanket and two electric heaters.
International Business Times UK · Oct 30, 2024 Russia Fines Google A Shocking $2.5 Decillion (That's 33 Zeros After The 2.5) For Blocking Pro-Kremlin Media Content Russia has imposed an unprecedented $2.5 decillion fine on Google for blocking pro-Kremlin media on YouTube, marking a dramatic escalation in the tech giant's ongoing standoff with Russian authorities over digital censorship and compliance.
International Business Times · Oct 30, 2024 Georgia Prosecutors Probe Alleged Election 'Falsification' Georgian prosecutors on Wednesday launched a probe into the alleged "falsification" of the country's parliamentary election and summoned pro-Western President Salome Zurabishvili for questioning after she accused the ruling Georgian Dream party of fraud.
Al Jazeera · Oct 29, 2024 North Korean troops in Russia: How will it impact the Ukraine war? The US says it will not impose new limits on Ukraine’s use of its weapons if North Korea joins Russia’s war.
International Business Times · Oct 29, 2024 Georgia To Partially Recount Votes In Disputed Poll Georgia's central election commission said it will partially recount ballots Tuesday after opposition parties denounced the weekend parliamentary election as "stolen".
The Guardian - UK · Oct 28, 2024 The Guardian view on Georgia’s election: drifting dismally into Moscow’s orbit Editorial: A disputed victory by an authoritarian, anti-west party will be celebrated in the Kremlin. European leaders must find a way to respond