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Ukrainian President Volodimir Zelenski stated that he is not sure if he will run again for the presidency, if the elections will be organized after the end of the war with Russia. The statement was made in an interview given to the Italian publication Corriere della Sera. “The real question is when will we be able to organize elections? They will certainly take place after the end of the war, not during the temporary armistice”, Zelenski said, commenting on the American peace proposal which suggests organizing elections even without a complete peace agreement. The President clarified that he has not…
The rise in Brent oil prices to 83 dollars per barrel, against the backdrop of the conflict in Iran, will not be sufficient to balance Russia’s budget, which has been affected by massive expenses for the war in Ukraine. In order for the budget deficit to fit within the planned level of 3.8 trillion rubles, the average annual price of Russian Urals oil would need to be 59 dollars per barrel — this being the level on which the budget was built. And for revenues to fully cover expenses, a price of approximately 97 dollars per barrel would be necessary,…
A court in Würzburg has sentenced a 49-year-old German car dealer to six years in prison for illegally delivering 111 luxury cars to Russia, in violation of the sanctions imposed by the European Union. According to the Essen Customs Office, which handled the case together with the prosecutor’s office, the total value of the illegally exported cars amounts to 20 million euros. Moreover, the authorities managed to block the sale of another 400 cars, valued at approximately 40 million euros. The investigation revealed that among the final recipients of the cars were the Presidential Administration of Russia, the Federal Security…
Mojtaba Khamenei, the second son of the late supreme Iranian leader Ali Khamenei, enjoys excellent health and is currently dealing with important issues of the country, reported the semi-official news agency Mehr on Tuesday. Mehr reports that it has received reliable information confirming that Mojtaba is alive, in good health, and currently dealing with issues related to the slain members of his family and examining important issues facing the country, writes Agerpres, quoting Xinhua. Mojtaba Khamenei is one of the candidates for the leadership of Iran. We remind you that on Saturday morning, following joint US and Israeli air strikes…
Peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine, mediated by the United States, are expected to take place this week, despite uncertainty about their location and schedule, against the backdrop of Washington’s escalating military campaign in the Middle East. The next round of trilateral talks, initially scheduled for March 5-6 in Abu Dhabi, seems unlikely to take place in the United Arab Emirates, reports Bloomberg, citing sources. The closure of airspace in the UAE, due to increased risks of rocket and drone attacks linked to American and Israeli strikes against Iran, has complicated logistical arrangements. A source in Moscow, familiar with the…
Ukrainian President Volodimir Zelenski stated on Tuesday, March 3, that Russian President Vladimir Putin intends to mobilize an additional 400,000 soldiers, despite the massive losses suffered by the Russian army. In an interview with the Italian daily Corriere della Sera, Zelenski specified that Russia loses up to 35,000 soldiers per month. “It’s a gigantic number,” he said, emphasizing that “now Putin is about to mobilize 400,000 new soldiers.” The Ukrainian president added that, although Russia is trying to supplement its forces, its army “has stopped growing,” because the losses are roughly equal to the number of new recruits. “They are…
The Russian nuclear agency Rosatom announced on Tuesday, March 3, the cessation of operations at the Bushehr nuclear power plant in Iran, and the evacuation of Russian personnel from there, due to the risks created by American-Israeli bombings, according to Reuters. Bushehr is home to Iran’s only nuclear power plant, which uses Russian nuclear fuel, the residues of which are taken back by Russia to reduce proliferation risks, notes Agerpres, citing the international news agency. Approximately 600 Russian specialists, of which 250 are permanent, are assigned to this power plant located on the Persian Gulf coast. “The plant is in…
The ambition of Ukrainian President Volodimir Zelenski to obtain a clear commitment for Ukraine’s accession to the European Union by January 1, 2027, even with limited rights, raises serious reservations among several member states. European diplomats warn that such a move could “open Pandora’s box”, generating political and economic problems difficult to manage. According to Reuters, Zelenski wants the prospect of Ukraine’s accession to the EU as early as next year to be included in the future peace agreement with Russia, and the United States supports this idea. For Kiev, such a political commitment would have major stakes. “It is…
The Ukrainian section of the Druzhba pipeline, which transports Russian oil to Hungary and Slovakia, was severely damaged by a fire following a Russian attack in January, said Ukrainian Energy Minister Denis Shmyhal on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban once again criticized the “impertinent” response of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to his requests regarding the inspection of the pipeline, which has been shut down since January 27, and its reactivation, reports Agerpres. According to the Ukrainian Energy Minister, “most of the internal equipment of the pipeline, several sensors and other equipment inside the pipeline were damaged by high…
US President, Donald Trump, stated on Tuesday that he wants to “sever all trade relations” with Spain, after accusing Madrid of blocking US access to Spanish military bases. At a press conference alongside German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, the US President affirmed that he had instructed the Treasury Secretary, Scott Bessent, to “cease” relations with Spain, amidst the escalating conflict with Iran. “Spain has behaved terribly. We will sever all trade relations with Spain. We don’t want to have anything to do with Spain,” Trump said. Spain has publicly declared that it will not allow the use of Rota and Moron…