Almost two years into his war against Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday smashed the hopes of anyone who thought Moscow might be open to negotiating a peace deal or reversing course. Putin for the first time since the start of his full-scale assault on Ukraine...
Bulgartransgaz has had time since November to collect the sum of €130 million, which corresponds to €10 per MWh, and is waiting to be collected by the customs office. Bulgaria expected revenue from the new fee to be paid on 14 November, but some Bulgarian energy experts doubt whether the...
After two months, the Russian assault on Avdiivka, a key Ukrainian strongpoint in eastern Ukraine’s Donbas region, appears to be petering out. That does not mean the Russians are done with Avdiivka, however. While shifting resources to counterattacks elsewhere in the south and...
Atlanta (18/12 – 12) The Rabbit is about to be devoured by a snorting, writhing, fire-breathing Dragon, come 10 February 2024 (Lunar Calendar, for lunatics). While the dreadful 2023, known by the philosophical Chinese as the “Year of the Rabbit”, is characterized as “thoughtful, tender...
Berlin (21/09 – 40) His Excellency Ranil Wickremesinghe, President of Sri Lanka, spoke at the General Debate of the 78th Session of the General Assembly on 21 September 2023, reflecting on the theme of ‘Rebuilding trust and reigniting solidarity’ and its relevance to Sri Lanka’s...
