News & Analysis
Kosovo PM Warns Of New Potential Conflict With Serbia
Kosovo PM, Albin Kurti’s assertion of military preparedness and blaming of Russia for escalating ethnic tensions, ignores Pristina’s recent inflammatory policies targeting Serbs, and the destabilising role of NATO in the region.
US Files Charges Against Iranian National For Alleged Assassination Plot
The allegations of an assassination plot targeting US statesmen John Bolton and Mike Pompeo, thus far rely on “confidential human sources”.
Israel Missile Strikes Hit Damascus, Killing Three and Injuring Seven
Israel’s missile strikes again hit Damascus, and spell a test of the alliances between Russia, Iran and Syria, in the face of increased Israeli aggression.
Hong Kong To Require Covid Patients Under Home Quarrantine to Wear Electronic Tracking Bracelets.
There are concerns that if such methods are normalised as were lockdowns, they may be quickly adopted in the West and across the globe.
US Occupation Forces In Syria Continue Smuggling Stolen Oil Into Iraq
Local sources have observed 45 US oil tankers leaving occupied Syrian territories toward Iraq.
Candidate IDF Chief Calls For More Assassinations of IRGC Leaders
The call comes amidst an increasing number of Israeli airstrikes and assassinations targeting Syria and Iran.
Hungary’s Viktor Orban Says EU proposed ban on Russian Oil Imports Crosses ‘Red Line’
The PM rejected the move on grounds it would be disastrous for the Hungarian economy, but made clear he is willing to negotiate.
UK Set To Deploy 8000 Troops To Europe For NATO Joint Drills
It will be one of the UK’s largest deployments to Europe since the cold war, with the US and other western European nations also stepping up military drills and support to Ukraine.
Ukrainian Force’s Shelling of Civilian Markets In Dontesk Causes Fatalities and Injuries
At least five civilians were killed and 23 injured, as security services and journalists record the aftermath.
Russia’s GAZPROM Suspends Gas Supplies to Bulgaria and Poland
With both nations dependent on Russian gas supplies for over 50% of their national consumption, the move will likely draw legal challenges over violations of existing contracts.