Russian President Vladimir Putin has accused Poland of harboring territorial ambitions in the former Soviet Union territory and issued a stern warning that any aggression against Belarus, a close ally of Russia, would be considered an attack on Russia itself.
In a strongly worded communique issued during the annual 2023 NATO summit in Vilnius, Lithuania, NATO heads of state expressed concerns over the People's Republic of China's (PRC) challenge to their interests, security, and values through its "global ambitions and coercive policies".
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is presently undertaking a two-day visit to France, it comes as both nations aim to assert their maximum "strategic autonomy" in the global political landscape.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has stirred controversy by stating that the European Union (EU) must pave the way for Turkey's accession to the EU before his country approves NATO membership for Sweden.
Following a deadly police shooting of a 17-year-old teenager in Nanterre, a suburb of Paris, France is experiencing a surge of protests and violence. Administration has deployed 40,000 police officers to maintain law and order amidst the continuous riots as a response to the deteriorating scenario.
The surge in Gurkha enlistment follows a change in Russian citizenship regulations, which now offer easier access to citizenship after one year of military service.
Private Wagner militia has taken control of Rostov-on-Don, a major city near the Ukrainian border, sparking concerns of a potential civil war in Russia.
President Vladimir Putin denounced the mutiny as "treason", promising resolute measures to restore stability.
BEIJING, June 21: According to the European Chamber of Commerce in China, a slowdown in both the Chinese and global economies has emerged as the primary concern for European firms operating in China, surpassing concerns over political tensions with the United States and the concept of decoupling.
Moscow, Russia, June 18: An African peace delegation recently visited Ukraine and Russia in an effort to suggest a 'Peace Plan' for Ukraine crisis consisting of "confidence-building measures".
However, their diplomatic efforts were met with disappointment as both Kyiv and Moscow showed no inclination towards engaging in peace talks.
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has recently confirmed the commencement of deliveries for tactical Russian nuclear weapons.
President Lukashenko, known for his strong rhetoric, emphasized that these nuclear weapons would be used against any aggression targeted at his nation.