Any nuclear attack by Russia against Ukraine will lead to a military response from the West, said the head of European diplomacy Josep Borrell, on Thursday. Russian President Vladimir Putin has said he is not bluffing with the nuclear threat. “He must then understand that the countries that support Ukraine, …
Read More »Belgium: 21 refugee children spent the night on the streets
At least 21 unaccompanied asylum-seeking children have spent the night on the streets in Belgium, for lack of accommodation from the authorities. The federal agency responsible for the reception of asylum seekers (Fedasil) is encountering enormous difficulties in finding accommodation and shelter, aggravating the migrant crisis which has lasted for …
Read More »“We will never have a war like this” – Donald Trump
Former US President Donald Trump harshly criticized his successor, Joe Biden, whom he accuses of not understanding the issues surrounding the current conflict in Ukraine and of dragging the world into a new global conflict. “We have a war between Russia and Ukraine with potentially hundreds of thousands of people …
Read More »Patriarch Kirill congratulates Putin on his 70th birthday
Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill on Friday congratulated Vladimir Putin on his 70th birthday, marked by a shower of praise. In his message, Kirill praised the Russian leader for “transforming Russia’s image, strengthening its sovereignty and defensive capabilities, defending national interests”. He also wishes him “physical and moral strength for many …
Read More »Poland wants American nuclear missiles on its territory
Polish President Andrzej Duda revealed on Wednesday that he had asked the United States to position nuclear warheads on his country’s territory. In order to guard against potential threats from the Kremlin, Poland asked the United States to place warheads on its territory. However, the proposal seems essentially symbolic, as …
Read More »France announces reward for families hosting Ukrainian refugees
French government announced that it will provide financial assistance of 150 euros per month to French families who host Ukrainian refugees It was Olivier Klein, the Minister Delegate for Cities and Housing, who made the announcement. “This exceptional financial measure makes it possible to support the outpouring of spontaneous generosity …
Read More »Vladimir Putin finalizes the annexation of four Ukrainian regions
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday signed the law for the annexation of four Ukrainian regions and the decrees formally appointing at their head the leaders that Moscow had already put in place. The texts signed by the Russian leader stipulate that the regions of Donetsk, Lugansk, Kherson and Zaporizhia …
Read More »Ukraine foreign minister begins Africa tour in Senegal
There has been sparse media coverage in Senegal following a visit to Dakar by Ukraine Foreign Affairs Minister Dmytro Kuleba, who is embarking on an African tour. The Ukrainian diplomat met Senegal’s Foreign Minister Aissata Tall Sall and they signed several bilateral co-operation deals. Mr Kuleba is on an apparent …
Read More »Special request from Pope Francis to Vladimir Putin
The head of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis “begged” Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday to “stop” the “spiral of violence” in Ukraine, while deeply deploring annexations “contrary to international law”. Before his Angelus prayer in St. Peter’s Square, the Pope addressed the Russian President, begging him to “stop, also …
Read More »Death certificate reveals what Queen Elizabeth II died of
Queen Elizabeth II died of “old age”, according to her death certificate, which has been released by the National Records of Scotland. The certificate records the Queen died at 15:10 on 8 September in Balmoral Castle, at the age of 96. Princess Anne is recorded as the person providing the …
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