Egor Kholmogorov: The intertwined roots of history explain why Russia can't let go of Ukraine

Centuries of shared history mean that the fate of Kiev will always remain Moscow’s core interest In August 1948, the US National Security Council issued memorandum (NSC 20/1 1948), requested by then Defense Secretary James Forrestal. The document described American objectives with respect to the Soviet Union.

371
Like
Save
Ukraine issue ‘paralyzing’ G20 – Mexico

The global club needs to focus on things which members see eye to eye on, the country’s top diplomat believes The Ukraine conflict should not top the G20’s agenda to the detriment of other pressing global issues, Mexican Foreign Secretary Marcelo Ebrard argued on Friday. The top diplomat warned that given the divisive nature of…

370
Like
Save
9/11 victims’ families appeal to US over seized Afghan funds

“This is their money, not ours,” they wrote in a letter about billions of dollars frozen by Washington Dozens of families whose loved ones were killed in the 9/11 terrorist attack have asked President Joe Biden to ensure that billions of dollars in Afghan funds frozen by the US cannot be used to cover claims…

370
Like
Save