(WARSAW) – An explosion on a Polish train line running into Ukraine is being treated as a deliberate act by a foreign state, according to the Polish government, raising fears of a dangerous widening of the war. Prime Minister Donald Tusk said the incident was a “clear attack”, and securityContinue Reading
(BRUSSELS) – As Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky embarks on a high stakes diplomatic tour making a “shopping list” of military aid, some former NATO officials argue that the fastest and least painful way to fund Ukraine’s war effort is not more fundraising from EU states, but unlocking frozen Russian centralContinue Reading
(KYIV) – Russia is facing growing economic pressure as its oil prices fall to their lowest level in more than three years, only days before a new round of United States sanctions is due to take effect. The latest figures, released by the state statistics agency, show that the country’sContinue Reading
(KYIV) – Ukrainian drone units have released new footage showing a series of successful attacks on Russian air defence systems inside occupied territory. The latest operations carried out by the Primari drone unit show Russian equipment destroyed by remotely controlled drones, including a Tor system, a Buk system and whatContinue Reading
(LONDON) – Russia’s invasion of Ukraine continues to place major pressure on both sides, with analysts warning that conditions among Russian forces are deteriorating. Reports indicate that soldiers with serious health problems, including widespread tuberculosis, are now serving in frontline units. This has raised concerns about the general qualityContinue Reading
(NIZHNY TAGIL, SVERDLOVSK REGION) – Russia’s largest tank manufacturer has begun significant layoffs, marking a major shift in the country’s industrial capacity at a time when Moscow claims it is expanding its war economy. The decision raises new questions about how long Russia can sustain its large scale production asContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan has taken part in global and regional meetings aimed at improving food safety and strengthening consumer protection, with senior officials representing the country in Rome and Juba this week. The National Bureau of Standards said these engagements support national efforts to ensure that only safe andContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The new governor of the Bank of South Sudan, Yeni Samuel Costa, was formally received at the institution’s headquarters on Monday, where he pledged to strengthen currency confidence, improve digital payment systems and enforce strict compliance across the bank. His arrival was met with applause from staff membersContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan has joined a coalition of thirteen countries introducing new taxes on luxury air travel, including private jets and premium airline seats. The coalition aims to raise funds for climate action by asking passengers with the highest emissions per traveller to contribute more. The group, known asContinue Reading
(NOVOROSSIYSK, RUSSIA) – A series of Ukrainian drone and missile attacks has caused significant damage to Russian military and energy infrastructure in Novorossiysk, Ryazan and Saratov, including the destruction of several S400 launchers and fires at major oil refineries. Satellite images released in recent days indicate that Ukraine’s combinedContinue Reading
