Pentagon seeking to resume top-secret programs in Ukraine – WaPo

Local operatives may be hired and overseen by US Special Operations troops, the paper reports The US Department of Defense is trying to convince lawmakers to fund two top-secret programs in Ukraine, which were put on hold after Russia launched its military operation in the country last year, the Washington Post reported on Friday.

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EU state explains why it can’t support new Russia sanctions

Hungary’s opposition to the EU’s latest initiatives has caused “ruckus” amongst top diplomats of the bloc, FM Peter Szijjarto says The European Union’s proposed 14th package of sanctions against Russia over the Ukrainian conflict goes against Hungary’s own interests, and Budapest therefore will not support it, Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto has said. The country is…

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Russia sets new record for gas deliveries to China

Russia’s energy giant, Gazprom, set a new record for daily gas supplies to China through the Power of Siberia mega pipeline, the company announced on Saturday. Gazprom supplies natural gas to its leading trading partner under a long-term contract sealed with the China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC). The Power of Siberia is part of a…

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