Author: Steven Sahiounie

The Ukrainian leader’s proposal is a set of “incoherent slogans,” according to Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova Moscow has dismissed Vladimir Zelensky’s much-touted eight-point ‘victory plan’ as nothing but a “plan for the misfortune of Ukraine,” Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has said in a statement. On Wednesday, the Ukrainian leader unveiled his long-promised proposal to Western supporters during an extraordinary parliamentary session. Zelensky laid out five points, including an immediate invitation to join NATO, permission to use Western long-range weapons to strike targets deep in Russia, and continued incursions into the neighboring country’s territory. A further three…

Belgrade has recently accused Brussels of issuing new conditions for accession to the bloc BRICS is a more welcoming and member-oriented group than the European Union, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has said, commenting on the possibility that Serbia could seek to join the economic bloc. His comments came after Belgrade said that instead of EU membership, it would explore the option of joining BRICS, which is currently chaired by Russia. “Serbia has been having its arm twisted. They [the EU] always lay down conditions for cooperation and demand certain actions,” Peskov told the Mayak radio station. “We are certain that…

The foreign and economy ministers have reportedly “blocked” deliveries of weapons to the Jewish state Germany has refused to deliver weapons to Israel unless it provides a written guarantee that they will not be used to strike civilians in Gaza, media outlets owned by Germany’s Axel Springer publishing house have reported. Berlin, which has not approved any weapons sales to Israel since March, blocked deliveries despite insisting that the Jewish state is not under an embargo, Politico reported on Monday, confirming a story published over the weekend by German tabloid Bild. According to Bild, Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock and Economy Minister Robert…

A hegemonic power tends to create chaos and violence as it is being replaced, Vaclav Klaus believes Veteran Czech politician Vaclav Klaus expects Ukraine and Russia to remain locked in armed conflict until the US chooses to stop the hostilities. Klaus was the second president of the Czech Republic between 2003 and 2013, having previously served as prime minister and held a range of cabinet portfolios. He shared his grim view of the Ukraine conflict with the online media outlet XTV last week. “The end of the war in Ukraine will come the moment when the falling hegemon of world…

Philippe Lazzarini, the Commissioner-General of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA), has issued a grave warning about the unprecedented destruction in Gaza due to ongoing Israeli attacks. He cautioned that a famine could occur in the region as winter approaches and emphasized that the dismantling of UNRWA has become a goal of Israel’s military campaign against the territory. During a press conference in Berlin, Lazzarini expressed growing concerns that international law is being selectively enforced, particularly in the context of the situation in Gaza. He noted that approximately 70% of Gaza’s infrastructure has been destroyed,…

On Wednesday, six Lebanese individuals, including a local official, were killed in Israeli airstrikes that targeted the Nabatieh municipality and the Union of Municipalities in southern Lebanon, according to two security sources and preliminary data from the Ministry of Health. Details of the Airstrikes Houda Turk, the governor of Nabatieh, informed the French press agency that 11 Israeli airstrikes hit the city of Nabatieh during the afternoon, creating what she described as a “fire belt.” Among the deceased was Ahmad Kahil, the mayor of Nabatieh, along with several members of his team. The Lebanese Ministry of Health’s emergency operations center…

Lebanon has officially lodged a complaint with the United Nations Security Council, demanding international condemnation of ongoing Israeli aggression and strict enforcement of Resolution 1701, which calls for Israel’s immediate withdrawal from all Lebanese territory. Details of the Complaint In a statement released on Wednesday, the Lebanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced the submission of a new complaint regarding Israeli violations from October 3 to October 14. Lebanon condemned Israel for its continuous breaches of Lebanese sovereignty across land, sea, and air, targeting Lebanese military installations, emergency services, and civilians not engaged in hostilities through indiscriminate bombardment of cities and…

In the early hours of today, the Israeli Army reported the launch of 50 rockets from Lebanon, following claims by Hezbollah of strikes on Israeli artillery positions in Dishon and Dalton. The situation has escalated, leading to multiple rocket strikes on cities such as Haifa and Safed, accompanied by air raid sirens in northern Israel. Details of the Attack The Israeli military stated that its air defense systems detected 50 rocket launches from Lebanon during the night. While some rockets were intercepted, others landed in Safed and its vicinity. Fortunately, the army reported no casualties from these impacts. However, Israeli…

President Joe Biden has announced a significant adjustment to the U.S. military posture in the Middle East aimed at bolstering protection for American forces and reaffirming commitment to Israel’s security against Iranian threats. In a letter to Congress, Biden outlined the enhanced military positioning in the region, emphasizing his constitutional responsibilities as Commander-in-Chief. He stated that American troops throughout the Middle East have played a crucial role in defending Israel from Iranian attacks in both April and October of this year. Key Military Enhancements Among the notable changes, Biden confirmed the extension of the mission for the aircraft carrier USS…

The United States announced on Sunday that it is preparing to deploy units of the THAAD (Terminal High Altitude Area Defense) missile defense system in Israel, accompanied by U.S. troops to assist in its operation. This move is part of Washington’s efforts to bolster Israeli air defenses in the wake of missile attacks launched by Iran in early October 2023. The Pentagon spokesperson characterized this action as part of a broader adjustment made by the U.S. military in recent months to support Israel. This is not the first time the U.S. has deployed THAAD in the Middle East; the system…