Photo by Mathurin NAPOLY / matnapo on Unsplash The EU says it has released an additional €122 million for humanitarian assistance in the Greater Horn of Africa. This comes as the region continues to face the impact of conflicts and climate-related disasters such as drought and floods. The funding will, says the commission,…
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Sabotage of Nordstream 2 – Whodunnit?
Photo by Wolfgang Weiser on Unsplash Recently, there has been an active spread of accusations against Ukraine regarding its involvement in the sabotage of the Nord Stream 2 pipeline which occurred in September 2022. However, an analysis of all the available facts indicates that these accusations lack any basis and are part of a broader disinformation campaign conducted…
Dominican Republic to open Consulate in Dakhla
According to a press release issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Dominican Republic, the President of the Dominican Republic, Luis Abinader firmly supports Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara and its intention to consider as a priority in future expansion plans the opening of a consulate in the city of Dakhla. President Abinader…
Russian Nuclear Blackmail
The Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP), the largest nuclear facility in Europe, has once again become the centre of alarming events. On August 11, 2024, a fire broke out at the plant, demonstrating that Russia is willing to jeopardize not only Ukraine’s safety but also all of Europe’s to achieve its aggressive goals. The fire…
Ukraine’s Kursk Operation
The Ukrainian military operation in the Kursk region, which commenced a week ago, is drawing significant international attention. It not only showcases the courage and determination of the Armed Forces of Ukraine but also signals to Western partners the urgent need to provide Ukraine with long-range weapons to defend its territory. Currently, Ukraine controls approximately…
EU Calls for Ceasefire
Photo by براء حبوش on Unsplash The European Union has repeated its call for a ceasefire in the Middle East conflict. It says it “fully supports” the call by the leaders of the US, Egypt and Qatar to “conclude the ceasefire and hostages and detainees release deal.” The move comes after Iran dismissed…
Violation of Belarusian Airspace? Or a Clumsy Attempt at Escalation?
Belarusian Foreign Ministry claims about violations of its airspace by Ukrainian drones raise doubts and highlight Minsk’s double standards. According to Belarus, the incident involving Ukrainian drones occurred on August 9, 2024, when up to ten drones allegedly crossed the Belarusian border. However, when Russian drones like “Shakhed” previously entered Belarusian territory, Minsk’s reaction…
Finland and Morocco Strengthen Bilateral Ties
Following a high level meeting in Helsinki between Morocco’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nasser Bourita, and his Finnish peer, Elina Valtnonen, a joint press communiqué was issued in which Finland highlighted Morocco’s political stability, and welcomed the reforms carried out by the kingdom to create a more open and dynamic Moroccan society and economy. At the…
Europe’s Trojan Horse
In recent years, relations between Russia and the European Union have become markedly strained. Against the backdrop of tensions related to the annexation of Crimea, Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, and interference in electoral processes in a number of Western countries, the Kremlin has been actively developing a strategy to influence and undermine EU unity….
The Global Impact of Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine
Since the mid-2000s, Ukraine has become a key factor in Euro-Atlantic security due to Russia’s aggressive foreign policy. The significance of Ukraine heightened with Russia’s 2014 invasion and full-scale aggression in 2022, which the West perceived as a direct threat requiring a strong response. Ukraine’s resistance has positioned it as a crucial defender against…