The EU energy market remains stable following the end of the Russian gas transit through Ukraine, European Commission spokesperson Anna-Kaisa Itkonen said at a briefing in Brussels on Jan. 6. Ukraine terminated Russian natural gas transit through its territory on Jan. 1. Kyiv has repeatedly warned that it would not extend the agreement when it […]
The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) conducted a drone attack on one of Russia’s largest commercial seaports, Ust-Luga, in Leningrad Oblast on Jan. 4, an intelligence source told The Kyiv Independent on Jan. 6. According to the source, Ukrainian long-range drones flew over 900 kilometers (559 miles) and almost reached St. Petersburg. The source shared […]
Newly sworn-in Sen. Bernie Moreno, R-Ohio, wants to get legislation tackling the crisis on the southern border to President-elect Trump’s desk immediately, and he thinks it could get enough votes on the floor. “We have to make certain that we actually do the things that we campaigned on,” he told Fox News Digital in an […]
Key developments on Jan. 4 – 5: Ukraine launches new offensive in Russia’s Kursk Oblast, mixed reports surface on outcome Russia launches over 300 drones, 20 missiles at Ukraine in first 3 days of new year, Zelensky says Russian soldiers near Toretsk disguise as civilians to bypass Ukrainian positions, military says Heavy Russian, North Korean […]
Ukrainian troops attacked Russian forces in several directions in Kursk Oblast, Andrii Kovalenko, head of Ukraine’s counter-disinformation center, claimed on Jan. 5. Reports by Russian pro-war Telegram channels have echoed the statement, saying that a new Kyiv offensive is underway. According to the Russian Defense Ministry, Russian troops repelled two offensives conducted by Ukrainian assault […]
Ukraine will not hold elections under martial law even if Russia puts it forward as one of the pre-conditions for negotiations, President Volodymyr Zelensky said in an interview on Ukrainian television released on Jan. 2. Ukraine was scheduled to hold a presidential election in March or April 2024, concluding Zelensky’s first five-year term. The vote […]
President Volodymyr Zelensky, joined alongside his wife First Lady Olena Zelenska, delivered a candid, wide-ranging interview on Ukrainian television released on Jan. 2, laying out his vision for Ukraine’s prospects of a potential peace in 2025. “How many days did 2024 have? 1,000?” Zelensky joked before addressing questions about the potential end of the war […]
Australia leads India, who closed at 1 for 71 at stumps on day two at the SCG, by 501 runs after dominating with the bat. http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-01-07/smith-stars-again-as-australia-piles-on-runs/6005134
KEVIN Rudd is taking longer to zip out of Brisbane than first planned, with the former Prime Minister dropping the asking price for his Norman Park home. http://www.news.com.au/finance/real-estate/kevin-rudd-and-therese-rein-lower-advertised-price-for-house-after-three-months-on-the-market/story-fndbalka-1227177198251
TORONTO – Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne received no specific commitments from Prime Minister Stephen Harper at their first face-to-face meeting in more than a year, but being able to meet in person was a step forward, she said.The Conservative prime… http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2015/01/05/stephen-harper-kathleen-wynne-meeting_n_6418484.html
The lights went out on iconic German landmarks last night as growing ‘anti-Islamisation’ rallies pulled in the highest numbers yet around the country. Monuments including a major Catholic cathedral were plunged into darkness, in a sign of protest … http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2015/01/06/pegida-anti-islam-protests-marches-germany-cathedral_n_6421980.html?utm_hp_ref=uk
Chloe Madeley has replaced Ola Jordan on ‘The Jump’, following the ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ star’s injury. Ola was forced to pull out of the show after being injured while practicing in the UK. Chloe Madeley … http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2015/01/06/the-jump-chloe-madeley-ola-jordan_n_6421968.html?utm_hp_ref=uk