Homage to the Liberators of Europe

“Ad Unum Omnes” – Bellerophon astride Pegasus riding to battle. On this night 80 years ago troops from the air landing brigade of the 6th Airborne Division of the British Parachute Regiment dropped by parachute and gliders behind enemy lines shortly after midnight east of Caen in Normandy. They were spearheading the invasion forces of…

Peace Summit

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Photo by Etienne Bösiger on Unsplash The Global Peace Summit on 15th June in Switzerland will boost negotiations to end the Russian War of invasion against Ukraine. The forthcoming summit, set to convene at the Bürgenstock resort in Switzerland in two weeks, holds immense promise for advancing negotiations to resolve the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. With…

Taiwan Global Model for Democracy

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Photo by Tom Ritson on Unsplash A former high ranking Taiwanese government minister has called for current tensions between China and Taiwan to be defused. But, speaking on Friday in Brussels, he also voiced concern about China’s recent military exercises against the island which have sent shockwaves throughout the world. He was a keynote speaker…

Mitigating Environmental Impact of Landmines

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We publish here in full the text of the address of President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev to the International Conference entitled “Mitigating Environmental Impact of Landmines: Resource Mobilization for Safe and Green Future.” Today, mines and unexploded ordnance continue to remain an acute problem posing threat to people’s security across many countries. Along with jeopardising…

Global Peace Summit 15 June

photo from the State Emergency Service of Ukraine in Kharkiv region

Photo from the State Emergency Service of Ukraine in Kharkiv region The daily onslaught on Kharkiv’s civilian infrastructure by Russian forces is escalating to horrifying levels. The world must unite to crush this insidious Russian aggression! For the third year now, since Vladimir Putin decided to initiate the so-called “special military operation,” which, in reality,…

Ukraine Veterans Run in Brussels 20K

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Photo by Lance Reis on Unsplash A group of Ukrainian military personnel who have lost limbs in the war with Russia are taking part in the 20km run in Brussels today 26th May. The eight Ukrainian veterans are in Brussels to raise awareness about the well-being and rehabilitation programmes for injured Ukrainian defenders.   All have sustained amputations or…

Russian Propaganda Manipulations

As the world gears up for the upcoming World Summit in Switzerland, Russian propaganda has once again resorted to its familiar tactics of attempting to discredit Ukraine. This insidious manoeuvre underlines just how pivotal this summit is perceived to be by the Russian regime. This time, Russian propagandists have launched a narrative accusing Ukrainian authorities…

Defending Democracy

President Zelensky

As Ukraine approaches the end of President Volodymyr Zelensky’s first term, questions about his legitimacy linger, particularly amidst Russia’s attempts to delegitimise him. However, a recent analysis by the influential weekly publication, The Economist, suggests that these efforts from the Kremlin are futile. Despite the ongoing conflict and propaganda onslaught, Zelenskyy’s legitimacy remains solid, both…

Use Frozen Russian Assets to Purchase Air Defence for Ukraine

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Photo by Rostislav Artov on Unsplash A petition has been delivered to Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo calling on the Belgian Government to take a leading role in providing air defence systems to Ukraine. In delivering the open letter, a campaign spokesperson said, “The Russian central bank holds approximately €210 billion in assets within the European Union,…

Russians Target Kharkiv

Kharkiv after bombardment by Russia / photo by UNIAN (Andriy Mariienko) The city of Kharkiv, situated near the border with Russia, has become a focal point of Russian aggression in Ukraine. In March of this year, Russian President Putin introduced the term “sanitary zone” in reference to the border area of the Kharkiv region. This…