Robert Semonsen is a political journalist . His work has been featured in various English-language news outlets in Europe and the Americas. He has an educational background in biological and medical science. His Twitter handle is @Robert_Semonsen.
Putin Will Not Attend BRICS Summit in South Africa Next Month by “Mutual Agreement”

Putin Will Not Attend BRICS Summit in South Africa Next Month by “Mutual Agreement”

“The arrest would also undermine a South African-led mission to end the war in Ukraine and “foreclose any peaceful solution,” South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said.

July 19, 2023
Russia Strikes Port of Odesa After Grain Deal Exit

Russia Strikes Port of Odesa After Grain Deal Exit

While Russia has claimed its pre-dawn strikes were successful and destroyed the desired targets, Ukraine has insisted its air defense systems intercepted all the cruise missiles launched and the vast majority of the kamikaze drones deployed.

July 18, 2023
EU-Tunisia Finalizes Meloni-Led Deal To Curtail Illegal Migration

EU-Tunisia Finalizes Meloni-Led Deal To Curtail Illegal Migration

Italian PM Meloni, who spearheaded the agreement, said it should be regarded as a “model” for the EU to present to other North African governments that will be called upon to help to control mass migration out of Africa.

July 18, 2023
Ukraine Claims Responsibility for Deadly Attack on Crimean Bridge

Ukraine Claims Responsibility for Deadly Attack on Crimean Bridge

The Kerch Bridge—the longest bridge in Russia and in Europe—serves as a crucial artery that allows military equipment and personnel to flow from mainland Russia to the southern battlefront in Ukraine.

July 17, 2023
Church of England Schools Propagating Critical Race Theory 

Church of England Schools Propagating Critical Race Theory 

British professor and author Matthew Goodwin noted that 63% of UK kids have “been taught or heard at school about dubious CRT concepts—like ‘white privilege,’ or ‘unconscious bias,’ and ‘systematic racism’.”

July 17, 2023
“They have all the time in the world, and you have to win every battle”: An Interview with <strong>MEP Anders Vistisen</strong>

“They have all the time in the world, and you have to win every battle”: An Interview with <strong>MEP Anders Vistisen</strong>

“We need to be patient, we need to be consistent, we need to be ideologically well-founded in what we do and what we say, and then we need to be patient. We would like to build up a more steady base that is ideologically convinced that we represent them, rather than just try to get the disenfranchised voters who are now unhappy with the current government.”

July 17, 2023
Austria: Increasingly Unpopular PM Claims ÖVP-FPÖ Coalition off the Table

Austria: Increasingly Unpopular PM Claims ÖVP-FPÖ Coalition off the Table

Nehammer’s words come as the FPÖ, led by Herbert Kickl, is by far the most popular party in Austria, nearly double digits ahead of the establishment ÖVP, which has seen its support plummet due to its draconian COVID-19 vaccine policy and support for war sanctions that have had disastrous effects on the economy.

July 15, 2023
‘Wagenknecht Party’ & AfD Dominate Polls in Thuringia

‘Wagenknecht Party’ & AfD Dominate Polls in Thuringia

Thuringia’s AfD co-leader Stefan Möller welcomed the development. “When I look at Wagenknecht’s positions, a partnership with her seems the most likely,” he said.

July 14, 2023
Unearthed History Comes Back To Haunt Finnish Politicians

Unearthed History Comes Back To Haunt Finnish Politicians

Opposition members have called for a confidence vote, and PM Petteri Orpo said he will seek such a vote after his government has presented their plan to promote equality and non-discrimination in Finland.

July 13, 2023
Poll: Less Than Half of Czechs Trust EU; Trust in NATO & UN Plummets 

Poll: Less Than Half of Czechs Trust EU; Trust in NATO & UN Plummets 

Trust in multinational institutions like the EU, NATO, and the UN among the Czech population has dropped precipitously in the past year.

July 13, 2023
French Riots Cost Insurers Estimated €650 Million

French Riots Cost Insurers Estimated €650 Million

Minister of Economy Bruno Le Maire has called on insurers to extend deadlines to file claims, reduce deductibles, and swiftly provide compensation to businesses and professionals affected by the riots.

July 13, 2023
Kremlin Spokesman: Wagner Chief Met With Putin in Moscow Days After Mutiny

Kremlin Spokesman: Wagner Chief Met With Putin in Moscow Days After Mutiny

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Prigozhin, along with a few dozen Wagner commanders, met with Russian President Vladimir Putin, just five days after the aborted mutiny, where they discussed, among other things, their version of what took place on June 24th.

July 11, 2023