Putin under pressure: the military melodrama between the Wagner group and Russia’s armed forces
May 17, 2023 07:46 am UTC| Politics
As Russias disastrous war in Ukraine continues, another rant by Yevgeny Prigozhin, the bombastic chief of the paramilitary Wagner group, has laid bare the power struggle at the top of Russias military...
Turkey Must Address Shortcomings in Election Process, EU Foreign Policy Chief Says
May 17, 2023 07:11 am UTC| Politics
The European Unions foreign policy chief has called on Turkey to address the alleged shortcomings in its electoral process. The call comes as shortcomings in the recent national elections in Turkey were identified by...
Russia-Ukraine War: Kyiv Makes Gains in Bakhmut Following Pledges of Additional Weapons From Allies
May 16, 2023 13:45 pm UTC| Politics
Ukrainian forces have made substantial progress on the ground for the first time in six months as it advances on in the battle for the key city of Bakhmut. The gains also come as Ukraine has secured more weapons from its...
Sudan is awash with weapons: how the two forces compare and what that means for the war
May 16, 2023 13:19 pm UTC| Insights & Views Politics
Armed conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces has escalated following an outbreak of violence in April 2023. There is intensive fighting in Sudans capital, Khartoum,...
Turkey's presidential election – how Erdoğan defied the polls to head into runoff as favorite
May 16, 2023 13:13 pm UTC| Politics
Turkey is heading toward a presidential runoff election on May 28, 2023, after no candidate won more than half the votes in the first round the barrier needed to be declared an outright winner. Incumbent Recep Tayyip...
Russia-Ukraine War: Ukrainian Oligarch Suspected of Embezzlement, Security Service Says
May 16, 2023 09:59 am UTC| Politics
The Ukrainian security service said that Ukrainian oligarch Dmytro Firtash and the top managers of the companies he owns are under suspicion of embezzlement. This comes as authorities have unearthed an alleged theft of...
NATO Chief Says Expect Deal on Helping Ukraine Reach Alliance Standards
May 16, 2023 09:54 am UTC| Politics
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said he expects the alliances members to agree on a plan to help Ukraine reach NATO standards. The agreement is expected to be made during the upcoming NATO summit in Vilnius in...
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