Taiz, a city in central Yemen, is besieged by Huthi rebels and practically cut off from the rest of the country. Restored road access would save lives and build trust that could help bring peace to Yemen, but time is short.
According to recent reports from the region’s leaders, the Ukrainian city of Kherson, which Russian forces have held since the early onset of the invasion of Ukraine, is now asking Russia to let them be part of their country.
It’s Hard for Moscow to Win While Mistreating Its Soldiers
Six days before the invasion of Ukraine, a small group of Russian soldiers huddled together in their tents in Belarus. One of them had covertly acquired a smartphone—barred by the military—and together, the group logged on to Western news sites. There, they read a story that shocked them: according to Western intelligence reports, Russia was about to invade its neighbor.
Top U.S. generals and other NATO defense chiefs are meeting in Brussels on Thursday to discuss what Russia’s war on Ukraine will mean for their militaries as the alliance looks for ways to bulk up forces along its eastern flank.
The Senate on Thursday overwhelmingly approved a $40 billion military and humanitarian aid package to Ukraine, overcoming Republican obstruction to reinforce the embattled country in its fierce fight against Russia.
The legislation will be sent to President Joe Biden for his signature just as his ability to transfer weapons from U.S. stockpiles runs out. Pentagon officials warned Congress last week that it urgently needed additional funding to keep arming Ukrainian forces.
The U.S. will send Ukraine another 18 howitzers as part of its latest $100 million military aid package announced Thursday, chief Pentagon spokesman John Kirby said.
The package also will include 18 tactical vehicles to tow the 155mm M777 howitzers, 18 artillery tubes and three counter-artillery radars, he said.
Exploring the role of facts and analysis in European public life
The uncertainties of the COVID-19 pandemic have highlighted the need for accurate information to support sound decisions. However, having access to more information can make it harder for people to decide what to believe or not believe.
Η σημειολογία της επίσκεψης του Κυριάκου Μητσοτάκη στην Ουάσινγκτον είναι η ισχυρότερη που έχουμε δει τα τελευταία χρόνια στις σχέσεις της Ελλάδας με τις Ηνωμένες Πολιτείες. Μπορείτε να φανταστείτε το αίσθημα στη χώρα μας αν ο Μπάιντεν φορούσε γραβάτα με την ημισέληνο δίπλα στον Ερντογάν και έλεγε, «για εσάς είμαι Μπαϊντένογλου»;
Ξέρεις τι πάει να πει να έχεις έναν πιστό υποτελή στη δούλεψή σου; Να σου κάνει όλα τα χατίρια, να σου δίνει τις βάσεις τη μία πίσω από την άλλη, να αγοράζει αεροπλάνα και φυσικό αέριο αβέρτα, να θυμάται μόνο την υπέροχη δημοκρατία που έχεις εγκαθιδρύσει και όχι τις δικτατορίες, τα πραξικοπήματα και τις εισβολές που έχεις υποκινήσει;
Die Deutschen haben ein Problem mit Helden. Das hat mit unserer Geschichte zu tun, weil beim Begriff des Heldentums stets ein martialischer Unterton mitschwingt. Vor allem aber erscheint es uns als archaisches Konzept, das wie ein Fremdkörper in unsere saturierte, an Mitte und Mittelmaß orientierte Gegenwart hineinragt.