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Kallas does not expect progress today on the 20th package of EU sanctions against Russia amid Hungary's statements about blocking it
EU diplomacy chief Kaja Kallas announced discussions on the 20th sanctions package, but no progress is expected. Hungary is blocking it due to oil transit.EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas does not expect progress today on the 10th package of sanctions against Russia amid Hungary's statements about blocking, as she stated upon arrival at the EU Foreign Affairs Council meeting on Monday, February 23,...
In Kyiv, a man was beaten in a hotel, losing an eye; a foreigner was detained for the crime – police
A foreigner has been detained on suspicion of assaulting a Kyiv resident in a hotel in the city center. The victim was hospitalized with a closed craniocerebral injury, concussion, and loss of an eye.In Kyiv, a foreigner was detained on suspicion of brutally beating a Kyiv resident in a hotel in the city center; the victim lost an eye, the Main Directorate of the...
Putin declared the development of nuclear forces an absolute priority for the Russian Federation during his address on "Defender of the Fatherland Day"
The Russian dictator announced his intention to strengthen the country's nuclear triad. This comes amid the suspension of the last bilateral pact with the United States on limiting strategic offensive arms.The Russian dictator announced his intention to strengthen the country's nuclear triad amid the termination of the last bilateral pact with the United States on limiting strategic offensive arms. In his video address, the...
Pope Leo XIV called for an immediate ceasefire and an end to bombings in Ukraine
Pope Leo XIV called for an immediate ceasefire and an end to bombings in Ukraine. He emphasized the need for a diplomatic settlement and the restoration of peace, expressing sympathy for the Ukrainian people.During Sunday's sermon in the Vatican, the Pope appealed to the global community to stop the destruction and human suffering caused by the ongoing conflict. The head of the Catholic Church...
Britain risks suffering the greatest economic losses due to Trump's new tariff policy
Great Britain could become the country most affected by new US import duties due to significant exports of services and goods. A fall in the pound and an impact on the Bank of England's monetary policy are predicted.An analysis of economic indicators suggests that Great Britain could become the country most affected by the introduction of new import tariffs by the US administration. Due...
India postpones trade talks with US due to chaos surrounding Trump's tariff policy
India has suspended trade talks with the US after the Supreme Court overturned Trump's previous tariffs, leading to the imposition of a 15% rate. This decision affected an agreement to reduce tariffs on Indian goods and purchase US products.New Delhi has officially suspended the dispatch of its trade delegation to Washington, which was supposed to finalize a key economic agreement between the countries. The...
US urges citizens in Mexico to seek shelter due to outbreak of violence after cartel leader's elimination
The US State Department has urged its citizens in Mexico to remain in shelters due to the escalating situation following the elimination of a drug cartel leader. Militants are setting cars on fire and blocking roads, and shootouts are occurring.The U.S. Department of State has issued an emergency warning for American citizens in northern Mexico, urging them to remain indoors and avoid moving through...
Colombia unable to import Venezuelan gas due to lack of US license and technical issues
Colombian Ecopetrol cannot import gas from Venezuela due to the lack of a US permit and the unsatisfactory condition of the gas pipeline. The country is looking for alternatives to overcome the fuel shortage.Colombia's state oil company Ecopetrol SA currently lacks the legal capacity to begin supplying natural gas from Venezuela. Minister of Mines and Energy Edwin Palma stated that a special permit from...
Iranian students protest for the second consecutive day at the country's largest universities
Student protests continue in Iran, triggered by the introduction of new strict rules of conduct and dress code. Demonstrations have engulfed the country's leading universities, leading to clashes with security forces.Mass student unrest continues in Tehran and other major cities of Iran, provoked by the introduction of new strict rules of conduct and dress code in educational institutions. Protests have swept through the country's...
Iran and Russia have signed a secret agreement worth half a billion euros for the supply of modern anti-aircraft systems
Tehran and Moscow have signed a confidential contract for 500 million euros for the supply of 500 Verba MANPADS and 2500 9M336 missiles. The agreement also provides for the transfer of 500 Mowgli-2 night vision devices for tracking low-flying targets.Tehran and Moscow have signed a confidential contract worth approximately 500 million euros, which provides for the transfer of a significant batch of Verba man-portable...