Ukraine and Russia far apart in direct talks, but prisoner swap agreed
More than three years into Europe’s deadliest war since 1945, there was a small step forward for democracy on Friday. Delegations from Ukraine...
“Putin must pay the price”, says British Prime Minister at Tirana summit
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, speaking at the European Political Community Summit in Tirana, spoke about the peace discussions, saying that Putin is not...
The Political Messaging of China and Serbia’s Belgrade Bombing Commemoration
Memories of NATO’s bombing of the Chinese embassy in 1999 reinforce China and Serbia’s partnership, with an eye to establishing a “shared future.”...
Germany backs 5% NATO defense spending target
After meeting with his US counterpart at a gathering of NATO foreign ministers in Turkey, Germany’s foreign minister said Berlin is willing to...
A day after Poland imposed sanctions on him, Milorad Dodik ended up on Lithuania’s blacklist: Višković and Stevandić were sanctioned alongside him
After Poland imposed sanctions against Republika Srpska President Milorad Dodik, the Lithuanian authorities decided to blacklist him. In addition to Dodik, the Prime...
Trump and Putin needed for breakthrough in Ukraine peace talks, Rubio says
Top US diplomat Marco Rubio says he does not have high expectations for Ukraine-Russia peace talks due to be held in Turkey –...
Serbia: China’s Pillar in the Balkans
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The turbulent global geopolitical realignment that began with Russia’s aggression against Ukraine in February 2022 has been given new impetus in early 2025: reentering...
Russia’s Ties With China, Iran Mean Conflicts Won’t Remain Local, US Military Leaders Say
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US military leaders are increasingly concerned that the United States faces the prospect of global flashpoints turning into prolonged, multifront confrontations stoked by its...
Sekulović of the Helsinki Board: The myth of the rape of Serbian women in Kosovo is a dangerous pseudo-event
Aleksandar Sekulović, associate of the Helsinki Committee for Human Rights in Serbia and vice president of the Anti-Fascist Association of Serbia, calls the Serbian...
British MPs seek sanctions against Serbia’s President Vucic
A cross-party coalition of over 20 British members of parliament has urged the UK government to impose sanctions on Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic after...
What To Expect From Proposed Talks In Turkey On Russia’s War Against Ukraine
All of a sudden, Ukraine and Russia are preparing for what could be their first direct peace talks since the spring of 2022, when...
Hundreds Of Ukrainian Homes In Crimea Seized As Russian Property
“I’m your neighbor, Volodya. Your apartments have been sold. Call me — it’s urgent.” When that message reached Svitlana Kolisnichenko and her family in...
Zelensky insists he will only join Ukraine-Russia talks in Turkey this week if Putin is present
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Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky raised the stakes ahead of a potential meeting with Vladimir Putin in Turkey by saying he wouldn’t hold talks with...
Kosovo and USA strengthen military cooperation with CISMOA agreement
The Kosovo Security Force (KSF) and the US Department of Defense have signed the Communication Interoperability and Security Agreement (CISMOA), a key document that...