On 24 August President Zelensky signed Law No. 8371 “On Protecting the Constitutional Order in the Field of Religious Organizations”, aimed at banning the Ukrainian Orthodox Church (UOC) which had been adopted by the Verkhovna Rada four days earlier, writes Willy Fautre. The law will come into effect 30 days after its publication. However, with…
Japan, which on Friday hosted the preparatory proceedings for the 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9), solemnly reiterated its non-recognition of the polisario puppet entity, according to reports from Medi1 T. Japan’s Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Fukazawa Yoichi, speaking at the plenary session, affirmed that the intrusion of the polisario at this…
On 23 August Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid an official visit to Kyiv. The visit was timed to coincide with the eve of Ukraine’s Independence Day, marking an important moment in the relationship between the two countries. It is the first ever visit by an Indian government head to Ukraine since diplomatic relations were…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
