On 15 October, the EU Energy Council discussed the energy situation in Ukraine, ahead of the third winter since the start of the war, as well as the EU’s readiness to give up Russian gas, EU Neighbours East reports. Kadri Simson, European Commissioner for Energy, told reporters after the Council meeting that the EU…
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy unveiled his much anticipated “Victory Plan” at Ukraine’s parliament on Wednesday (October 16), urging his war-weary country to stay united at a precarious time ahead of its key U.S. ally’s Nov. 5 presidential election, Reuters reports. As Russian troops advance in the east and a bleak winter of power shortages looms,…
Swiss legislators have introduced a motion calling for an international peace forum on the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict to be organized by the Federal Council of Switzerland. “The aim is to facilitate an open dialogue between Azerbaijan and representatives of the Nagorno-Karabakh Armenians, conducted under international supervision or in the presence of internationally relevant actors, in order…
US President Joe Biden is expected to revive a meeting with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, French President Emmanuel Macron and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer in Berlin this week, according to three Western officials familiar with the matter, as the top arms suppliers to Ukraine consider future support for a conflict that’s about to enter…
South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said North Korea has blown up part of the inter-Korean roads on the Gyeongui and Donghae lines on its side of the heavily militarised border. In a text message sent to the Defense Ministry press team on Tuesday, the JCS said the North blew up a section of…
The British Ambassador to Georgia, Gareth Ward, spoke about his country’s concerns over the “democratic backsliding and anti-Western rhetoric” of the Georgian ruling party and said that the UK’s decided to freeze the bilateral ministerial talks, the Wardrop Dialogue – for the first time since its inception 10 years ago, as well as not to…
First initiated by Germany, the Berlin Process aims to bring six Western Balkan states closer to the EU, Euronews reports. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Monday welcomed the heads of six Western Balkan countries during a Berlin summit aimed at forging closer ties between those nations and the EU. European Commission President Ursula…
The EU Council announced on Monday that it had taken restrictive measures against five individuals and one entity responsible for “actions destabilizing the Republic of Moldova”. “The EU will continue its support for the legitimate aspirations of the people of Moldova. Today’s sanctions lists are another contribution to the stability of Moldova,” said the…
Tehran has suspended the Oman-brokered negotiating process with the United States amid today’s not-so-simple situation in the Middle East, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said. “The Muscat process has been suspended due to the unique circumstances in the region. Today, we don’t see any basis for talks. As soon as we manage to overcome the…
Azerbaijani Deputy Prime Minister Shahin Mustafayev met with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian during his visit to Tehran. The President of Iran noted that they respect the territorial integrity of Azerbaijan and added that the right to sovereignty of any country should not be ignored. He repeated the position of the Iranian side that the…
Russian and Chinese warships have carried out anti-submarine firing exercises in the northwestern Pacific Ocean as part of a joint patrol in the Asia-Pacific region, Russian Defence Ministry reported on Monday (October 14), Reuters reports. The Interfax agency reported, citing the press service of the Russian Pacific Fleet, that Russian and Chinese Navy ships…
The Israeli army continued to attack Lebanese territory. According to IDF, the Israeli forces invaded the southern territories of Lebanon, destroyed the tunnels of the movement, other infrastructures and representatives of Hezbollah. The movement also launched more than 100 rockets and drones in the direction of Israel. There is destruction in the suburbs of…
The head of Hezbollah’s media office, Mohammad Afif, stated on Friday that Israeli military censorship is concealing both its battlefield and internal losses, LBCI reports. He told reporters that Israel continues to bomb Beirut’s southern suburbs under “false claims” of targeting weapon depots, stating that such allegations “no longer fool anyone.” He further…
Three TV channels were fined in Georgia for refusing to air an election video by the Georgian Dream party featuring footage of buildings destroyed by the Russian war in Ukraine, BBC reports. Three Georgian TV channels recognized the videos that appeared on the streets of Tbilisi a month before the parliamentary elections as immoral…
More than 100 rockets and missiles were fired from Lebanon into northern Israel Friday afternoon, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reported, with about 80 launches occurring within a four-minute span. Israeli defense systems intercepted some of the projectiles, which targeted several regions across northern Israel, the military said. In response, the IDF said…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky voiced hope on Friday, October 11, that the war with Russia will end next year, speaking during a visit to Berlin to ask for sustained military support, Le Monde reports. As Ukraine faces a grueling third winter at war, Zelensky has been seeking support on a two-day whirlwind tour of…
Member of the European Parliament Nathalie Loiseau informed that on her initiative the European Parliament can hold a debate on the issue of COP29 to be held in Azerbaijan. “The protection of the planet is, of course, important, but the holding of the conference in Baku raises serious questions,” Loiseau said. She reminded that…
The Russian Embassy to Iran issued a statement which says: “Due to the escalating situation around Iran, linked to the possibility of a retaliatory strike by Israel on various targets in the country, the Embassy advises Russian citizens in Iran to strictly follow safety measures.”
Russian President Vladimir Putin by his decree facilitated the procedures governing Georgian citizens’ entry and departure of Russia, Interfax reports. Presidential Decree No. 873 of October 10 has been published on the official legal information website. According to the document, the visa-free regime governing entry into Russia now applies to citizens of Georgia…
As the security situation in Lebanon deteriorates, US White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre reaffirmed the Biden-Harris administration’s commitment to prioritizing the safety of Americans in the region. Speaking to reporters, she outlined the proactive steps being taken to assist US citizens seeking to leave or relocate within Lebanon. “The safety of all Americans…
Reuters. An expanding Hurricane Milton closed in on Florida’s west coast on Wednesday (October 9), spawning tornados and lashing the region with rain and wind hours ahead of its expected landfall near Tampa Bay, where it could deliver a life-threatening surge of seawater to waterfront communities already battered by Hurricane Helene. As many as…
Hezbollah supports efforts aimed at achieving a ceasefire in Lebanon, its top official said on Tuesday, marking the first time the group has publicly endorsed a truce and not conditioned it on stopping the war in Gaza, CNN reports. “We support the political efforts led by (Parliament Speaker Nabih) Berri under the banner of…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is ready to adopt a more flexible approach and discuss the terms of negotiations with Russia and end the war, Bloomberg reported, citing officials familiar with the negotiations between the Ukrainian president and Western leaders. Publicly, Zelensky continues to insist on the complete withdrawal of Russian troops from Ukraine and…
On 8 October, the EU Council approved a new sanctions regime against Russia for destabilising the EU and its member states, European Pravda reports. The new mechanism will allow the EU to impose sanctions against individuals and legal entities involved in the actions and policies of the Russian government that undermine the fundamental values…
Russia does not interfere in the affairs of Armenia and Azerbaijan, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated on October 8 when answering the question of ‘Izvestia’ correspondent. He recalled that according to the format of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), the leaders of the countries always sit at the same table, but this does…
The meeting between Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Russian President Vladimir Putin has started at the Kremlin. “I’m happy to welcome you to Moscow for the working meeting of CIS leaders and to hold a bilateral meeting,” said Vladimir Putin, noting that this meeting provides an opportunity to discuss key issues of mutual…
The meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has started at the Kremlin. “Our relations are developing positively, as we noted during the official visit to Azerbaijan. The trade turnover amounts to $4.3 billion, and our direct investments in Azerbaijan’s economy exceed $4 billion. There are very good, interesting projects…
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi will begin a tour of Saudi Arabia and several other regional countries on Monday afternoon to discuss regional developments and make efforts to stop Israeli attacks in Lebanon and Gaza. Speaking to reporters on Monday, Araghchi said that “consultations on developments in the region and prevention of crimes in…
Ukraine will not extend its gas transit agreement with Russia after it expires at the end of 2024, Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal told Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico on Monday, Reuters reports. The two held talks in Uzhhorod in western Ukraine and, according to a Ukrainian official, were focused on infrastructure cooperation, energy…
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has arrived in Moscow, where he will participate in the session of the CIS Heads of State Council, reports the press service of the Azerbaijani leader. At the airport, Aliyev was welcomed by Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin and other officials. Earlier, the press service of the Kremlin…
