Could a new European alliance produce a nuclear Euro-bomb arsenal to defend against Russia's ... More escalating aggression? (Photo by Galerie Bilderwelt/Getty Images)Getty ImagesAs the Kremlin escalates missile blitzes on Ukraine, and threatens to target its Western backers with plutonium bombs, some European leaders have started debating whether they need their own nuclear arsenal as the ultimate shield against a new Russian invasion, says a global expert on atomic arms.Since Russia’s last race to take over Eastern Europe, when World War II bullets and Soviet tanks were still whizzing across the region, the United States has extended its nuclear umbrella ...

REUTERS/Nacho DoceFarmers in France blocked several motorways on Friday as they stepped up their challenge to the new prime ministerAcross Europe, tens of thousands of farmers have downed tools, mounted their tractors and taken to the streets.They were already struggling with the cost of living crisis and they have now come out in force to air their grievances, from the European Union's sustainability policies to the effects of the war in Ukraine. In France, farmers have blocked large stretches of motorways, creating a crisis for new Prime Minister Gabriel Attal, who travelled to a farm in the south-west to offer ...

2022 annexation of areas in UkraineRussian annexation of Donetsk, Kherson, Luhansk and Zaporizhzhia OblastsRussian-installed officials at the annexation ceremony in MoscowDate30 September 2022; 2 years ago (2022-09-30)LocationSouthern and Eastern UkraineOrganised byRussiaOutcomeDeclared annexation of an undefined area in and around Donetsk, Kherson, Luhansk, and Zaporizhzhia oblasts by the Russian Federation,[1] including a part of Mykolaiv Oblast[2]143 members of the United Nations condemn the annexation and declare it illegal under international law[3]Ukraine applies for NATO membership[4]On 30 September 2022, Russia, amid an ongoing invasion of Ukraine, unilaterally declared its annexation of areas in and around four Ukrainian oblasts—Donetsk, Kherson, Luhansk, and Zaporizhzhia. Most of ...

The draft resolution, circulated by the United States and Albania, was supported by ten of the fifteen members of the Council, with Russia voting against it. Four members abstained, Brazil, China, Gabon and India.The draft described the so-called referendums held by Russia in the four regions of Ukraine which Moscow now regards as sovereign territory – Luhansk, Donetsk, Kherson, and Zaporizhzhya – as illegal and an attempt to modify Ukraine’s internationally recognized borders.Withdraw nowIt called on all States, international organisations, and agencies not to recognize the Russian annexation declaration, and called on Russia to “immediately, completely and unconditionally withdraw all ...

The draft resolution, circulated by the United States and Albania, was supported by ten of the fifteen members of the Council, with Russia voting against it. Four members abstained, Brazil, China, Gabon and India.The draft described the so-called referendums held by Russia in the four regions of Ukraine which Moscow now regards as sovereign territory – Luhansk, Donetsk, Kherson, and Zaporizhzhya – as illegal and an attempt to modify Ukraine’s internationally recognized borders.Withdraw nowIt called on all States, international organisations, and agencies not to recognize the Russian annexation declaration, and called on Russia to “immediately, completely and unconditionally withdraw all ...

Russia[1]’s much-vaunted “Day of Unification” holiday on Saturday was marked by a grand speech from President Putin but a touch of confusion and mixed messages from other Kremlin officials. The day was supposed to celebrate the first anniversary of the signing of the so-called “agreements on the inclusion of new territories into the Russian Federation,” the illegal annexation of Ukrainian lands occupied by Moscow’s forces[2].JOIN US ON TELEGRAMFollow our coverage of the war on the @Kyivpost_official[3]. But in marking the day, it became apparent the Kremlin had not specified exactly which lands these were. Putin[4] addressed the nation on Saturday ...

Ukraine’s accession to the EU will ensure a 26% increase in its GDP. According to the Polish Economic Institute, Ukraine’s accession to the EU could serve as a powerful economic stimulus for both the country itself and its neighbors in Central Europe. It is anticipated that Ukraine’s GDP could grow by 26%, and neighboring countries, particularly Poland, Hungary, and Lithuania, will also reap economic benefits, albeit more modestly. Between 2021 and 2024, exports from Central European countries to Ukraine rose by 75% – from €13.7B to a record €24B. Kyiv’s main trading partners in the region remain Poland, Hungary, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Lithuania, Romania, ...

(Reuters) -The International Monetary Fund said on Monday it has completed its eighth review of Ukraine's $15.5 billion four-year support program, paving the way for a disbursement of an additional $500 million to the war-torn country. That will bring total disbursements to $10.6 billion, the IMF said in a statement, following its board's approval of the review of Ukraine's Extended Fund Facility. It warned of ongoing and "exceptionally high" risks to the country's outlook. “Russia’s war continues to take a devastating social and economic toll on Ukraine. Nevertheless, macroeconomic stability has been preserved through skillful policymaking as well as substantial ...

The Sukhoi Su-34 Fullback: Anatomy of Russia’s Fighter-BomberIntroduction – A Cold War Platypus in a 21st Century WorldThe Sukhoi Su-34, known to NATO[1] as the “Fullback[2],” is an aircraft of inherent contradictions. Officially entering service with the Russian Aerospace Forces (VKS) in 2014, it presents as a modern, 4++ generation strike platform.Su-34 Fullback. Image Credit: Creative Commons.Yet, its conceptual DNA is deeply rooted in the final, turbulent years of the Soviet Union, a product of a military requirement from a bygone era.This protracted, 24-year journey from its maiden flight to full operational status is not merely a historical footnote; it ...

For a long time, people in Kyiv felt their city was relatively insulated from the war, despite the occasional Russian bombings that struck the city. However, a recent escalation in strikes, conducted over several hours at night and thereby depriving the capital's 3 million residents of sleep, has heightened Kyiv residents' sense of insecurity. These massive bombardments now strike anywhere in the entire country. On the night of Saturday, June 28, alone, Russia launched 477 drones and 60 missiles across six regions, according to Ukrainian authorities, who announced three deaths, including a young F-16 fighter pilot tasked with defending the ...