
Losing its grip in Ukraine, Russia’s hold is strengthening in the Caucasus
Seemingly weeks away from an historic peace between Azerbaijan and Armenia, Moscow has derailed the process—strengthening its hand—without a shot being fired.
Seemingly weeks away from an historic peace between Azerbaijan and Armenia, Moscow has derailed the process—strengthening its hand—without a shot being fired.
The difference between NATO and the United Nations is pluralism. The UN Charter is explicitly predicated on the sovereign equality of states. It is an ideal, to be sure, perhaps more honoured in the breach than the observance, but NATO’s ideal is the opposite.
According to the news site, several sources briefed on the discussions between Zelensky and EU leaders said that tentative preparations are underway to host the Ukrainian president in Brussels, February 9th.
Dmitry Medvedev said that “all of Ukraine still remaining under Kyiv’s rule will go up in flames,” should the new U.S. missiles be used to attack either mainland Russia or Crimea.
The White House denies allegations from the Swiss-German newspaper claiming that Biden would rather concede Ukrainian territory than maintain a long war of attrition. The CIA calls the report “completely false.”
Circumventing neutrality embedded in the Swiss Constitution is a tough challenge for lawmakers in Bern, as Ukraine calls for immediate change in legislation.
The UK defence secretary warned that the British Army has been “hollowed out” and needs investment. The country is also forecasted to fare worse than all other developed countries this year, including Russia—so can it continue to support Ukraine?
Several political notables—from Germany and other European states—have been quick to distance themselves from Baerbock’s comments.
Global defense cooperation is needed to address mounting security challenges, as the future of the rules-based international order is at stake, warned the secretary general.
Chancellor Scholz’ hesitation might have served a purpose. Not wanting to be left holding the bag should things turn sour, Scholz got the U.S. on board first.