US Diplomat Nuland, Advocate For Ukraine, To Resign US diplomat Nuland's decision to step down, known for supporting Ukraine, raises questions about US-Ukraine relations amidst escalating tensions. Top News · Mar 6, 2024
US envoy predicts no Ukraine NATO invite at July summit Learn about the latest developments in the Ukraine crisis and the expectations surrounding Ukraine's possible NATO invitation at the upcoming summit. Top News · Feb 13, 2024
Russia-Ukraine war: Kim Jong-un’s Russia trip will be ‘full-scale visit’ with ‘formal lunch’, says Kremlin – as it happened Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov says North Korean leader’s journey to Russia and meeting with Vladimir Putin ‘will be a full-scale visit’ The Guardian - AU · Sep 11, 2023
Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 565 of the invasion German foreign minister says EU enlargement to include Ukraine is ‘necessary geopolitical consequence of Russia’s war’; Putin visits Vladivostok where he may meet Kim Jong-un The Guardian - UK · Sep 10, 2023
Allies of Niger president overthrown by military are appealing to the US and others: Save his life Supporters of Niger's deposed President Mohamed Bazoum have pleaded with the United States and others for weeks to restore the democratically elected leader to power The Independent UK · Aug 12, 2023
Blinken reiterates calls for release of Niger President Bazoum United States State Secretary Antony Blinken has spoken to Niger President Mohamed Bazoum and reiterated America's calls for his release. Read further on Dynamite news: Dynamite News · Aug 9, 2023
Niger's military junta, 2 weeks in, digs in with cabinet appointments and rejects talks As a military junta in Niger marked two weeks in power Wednesday, its leaders are appointing a government and rejecting calls for negotiation in what analysts described as an attempt to entrench their power and show that they’re serious about governing the West Africa country in the face of an… The Independent UK · Aug 9, 2023
Niger coup leaders rebuff diplomatic overtures from AU, ECOWAS West African leaders expected to meet on Thursday to discuss response to generals who have deposed Niger’s president. Al Jazeera · Aug 8, 2023
Niger coup leaders say country not safe for West African mediators The military junta in Niger on Tuesday said it cannot host a delegation from the West African regional bloc Ecowas, citing security concerns due to what it called widespread anger among the country's population following sanctions imposed by the bloc. Radio France Internationale · Aug 8, 2023
Niger's neighbors and the UN seek to deescalate tensions with last-minute diplomacy Nigeriens face deepening uncertainty about whether a regional bloc will follow through on its threat to use military force to try to reinstall ousted President Mohamed Bazoum, nearly two weeks after mutinous soldiers overthrew the democratically elected leader The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2023
US ‘cautiously optimistic’ about Sudan ceasefire talks Official says US-backed talks seek ‘narrow’ goal of securing ceasefire before working towards permanent end to fighting. Al Jazeera · May 10, 2023
US negotiators at Sudan talks are 'cautiously optimistic' - Nuland U.S. negotiators taking part in talks in Saudi Arabia aimed at extending a ceasefire between rival armed forces in Sudan are "cautiously optimistic," U.S. Under Secretary of State Victoria Nuland said on Wednesday, as she faced criticism from senators over the administration's handling of issues in Sudan. Reuters · May 10, 2023
Russian diplomat says it may be time to reduce number of U.S. reporters in Russia Russia's ambassador to the United States said Washington had threatened retaliation after Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich was detained on espionage charges, and suggested it might be time to cut the number of U.S. journalists in Russia. Reuters · Apr 14, 2023
Ukraine unveils plan for recaptured Crimea – but West ‘reluctant’ to help Ukraine unveiled on Sunday a 12-point plan outlining how it would reintegrate Crimea back into the country if it regained the territory militarily. Kyiv has repeatedly said that seizing the peninsula back from Russia is one of its key war aims. But Washington is tacitly sceptical. France 24 · Apr 4, 2023
McClatchy Washington Bureau · Mar 17, 2023 DeSantis once said Russia was ‘violating Ukrainian sovereignty,’ threatening NATO allies WASHINGTON — As a junior U.S. congressman from Florida in 2014, Ron DeSantis accused Moscow of “violating Ukrainian sovereignty,” accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of creating a “pretext” to invade its neighbor, and sought assurances from the Obama administration that the United States would stand by its NATO allies.
The Independent UK · Feb 23, 2023 Elon Musk mocked for claiming ‘no one’ pushing Ukraine war more than US diplomat: ‘Putin for example?’ Nuland called for demilitarisation of Russia-annexed Crimea
Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 19, 2023 Kremlin Scolds United States for Casting Crimea as Legitimate Target The Kremlin on Sunday cast the United States was a "major provocateur" of international tensions for condoning attacks on Crimea, warning that the remarks about the peninsula underscored the depth of disagreement between the two countries. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov was responding to comments by US Under Secretary of State…
France 24 · Feb 19, 2023 China 'considering' supplying weapons to Russia, US warns US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Sunday that China was considering providing weapons including ammunition to Russia in its war against Ukraine. Earlier on Sunday, France said it will begin delivering the armoured vehicles it has promised Ukraine by next weekend. European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said…
The Guardian - AU · Feb 18, 2023 Sunak urges allies to ‘double down’ on military support – as it happened In a speech to Munich security conference, UK prime minister says west must not ‘falter in its resolve’
The Guardian - AU · Feb 18, 2023 Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 360 of the invasion Volodymyr Zelenskiy urges west to speed up its support as world leaders gather at Munich security conference
The Guardian - UK · Feb 17, 2023 Russia accused of trying to use TV to create Ukraine ‘digital ghetto’ Free satellite package is part of attempts to cut off occupied population from rest of Ukraine, say analysts
Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 17, 2023 Russia Accuses United States of Inciting Ukraine to Escalate the War Russia on Friday accused the United States of inciting Ukraine to escalate the war by condoning attacks on Crimea, warning that Washington was now directly involved in the conflict because "crazy people" had dreams of defeating Russia. Moscow was responding to comments by US Under Secretary of State Victoria Nuland…
Reuters · Feb 17, 2023 Russia accuses United States of inciting Ukraine to escalate the war Russia on Friday accused the United States of inciting Ukraine to escalate the war by condoning attacks on Crimea, warning that Washington was now directly involved in the conflict because "crazy people" had dreams of defeating Russia.
Reuters · Feb 1, 2023 China has not done enough on Sri Lanka debt restructuring - U.S. diplomat The United States wants China to provide credible and specific assurances to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) along with other creditors to help Sri Lanka unlock a $2.9 billion bailout, a senior U.S. diplomat said on Wednesday.
The Independent UK · Jan 14, 2023 Violence soars in Mali in the year after Russians arrive Western officials say violence against civilians in Mali has risen in the year since hundreds of Russian mercenaries have started working alongside the West African country's armed forces to stem a decade-long insurgency by Islamic extremists