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…
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…
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….
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…
In a recent escalation, Russian drones launched a second wave of airstrikes on Kyiv early in the morning of July 31. Despite the intensity of the assault, Ukraine’s air defence forces successfully intercepted all incoming drones, preventing any from reaching their targets. Over forty enemy drones were shot down during the two waves of attacks…
Photo by Charles Smart on Unsplash In a message sent on the 25th anniversary of Morocco’s Throne Day, the French President Emmanuel Macron has reaffirmed that for France, autonomy under Moroccan sovereignty is the framework within which the regional dispute of Western Sahara shall be resolved. “Our support for the autonomy plan proposed by Morocco…
Photo by Iman soleimany zadeh on Unsplash Some MEPs are angry that the EU will be represented at the swearing in this week of Iran’s new president, Masoud Pezeshkian. European External Action Service political director, Enrique Mora, is due to attend the event in Tehran on Tuesday. The EEAS insists that the EU is not be represented at…
Amidst the ongoing Russian aggression against Ukraine, the role of the People’s Republic of China as a potential mediator in peace talks becomes critically important. China, as one of the world’s leading economies and political forces, has the potential to play a decisive role in achieving a stable and just peace in the region, which…
