Nordic, Baltic countries voice concerns about elections in Georgia, call
0

Nordic, Baltic countries voice concerns about elections in Georgia, call for investigations

The Nordic Baltic Eight countries have urged Georgia to hold new elections following disputed parliamentary elections in October and the inauguration of the new president, according to their statement published on Dec. 29. The countries include Lithuania, Latvia, Denmark, Iceland, Norway, Finland, Sweden, and Estonia. Georgian anti-Western politician Mikheil Kavelashvili, an ally of the ruling […]
China's Xi tells Putin two countries always move forward 'hand
0

China's Xi tells Putin two countries always move forward 'hand in hand'

Chinese President Xi Jinping exchanged New Year greetings with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Dec. 31. Xi emphasized that China and Russia consistently advance together on a "path of non-alliance, non-confrontation, and not targeting any third party," according to the official Chinese news agency Xinhua. Xi added that "the political mutual trust and strategic coordination […]
'A war of two countries against one' — Zelensky urges
0

'A war of two countries against one' — Zelensky urges Western allies to take decisive action on North Korean troop involvement

In a lengthy post on social media on Oct. 31, President Volodymyr Zelensky urged Western allies to develop "concrete solutions" to provide additional supports for Ukraine as North Korean troops prepare to engage Ukrainian forces on the battlefield. North Korean soldiers were deployed to Kursk Oblast in late October in preparations to fight alongside Russian […]
Putin signs law prohibiting adoption of Russian children by citizens
0

Putin signs law prohibiting adoption of Russian children by citizens of countries that permit gender transition

Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a law banning the adoption of Russian children by citizens of countries where gender transitioning is legal, the Russian government’s legal information website published on Nov. 23. The law targeted at least 15 countries, including several in Europe, as well as Australia, Argentina, and Canada. Additional legislation approved on the […]
EU to allocate 170 million euros to six countries bordering
0

EU to allocate 170 million euros to six countries bordering Russia and Belarus

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced 170 million euros ($178 million) in financial support for six European countries bordering Russia and Belarus to bolster their border protection efforts. This announcement followed her discussion with Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo. “Finland, alongside the Baltic countries, Poland, and Norway, is courageously protecting our borders from […]
New railway linking China to Central Asia countries, bypassing Russia,
0

New railway linking China to Central Asia countries, bypassing Russia, begins construction in Kyrgyzstan

Construction has begun on a new railway linking China to Central Asian countries Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan, Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov announced at the Dec. 27 groundbreaking ceremony. The new route, part of China's economic expansion efforts, aims to expand Chinese commercial influence in Central Asia and Europe while bypassing Russian territory. "This route will ensure […]