U.S. intelligence says Putin still aims to control all of Ukraine
US intelligence assessments indicate that Russian President Vladimir Putin continues to seek full control of Ukraine and to expand Russia’s influenc...
Argentine President Javier Milei on Wednesday reaffirmed his government’s new economic policy during a speech at the United Nations, stating that “the only way to achieve this is to do the opposite of what was done in the past.”
He emphasised that his country has chosen the most difficult path, but the prosperity and progress of the Argentine people can no longer be postponed.
Milei also reiterated Argentina’s sovereignty claims over the Falkland Islands, South Georgia, the South Sandwich Islands, and the surrounding maritime areas, inviting the United Kingdom to resume bilateral negotiations. He further called for the immediate release of hostages held in Gaza.
Following remarks from US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Argentine assets surged sharply. Bessent stated that the US is prepared to support the country with a $20 billion swap line. Argentina is set to hold legislative midterm elections on 26 October, with Milei’s right-wing party aiming to strengthen its minority position.
Ukraine has welcomed the European Union’s decision to provide €90 billion in support over the next two years, calling it a vital lifeline even as the bloc failed to reach agreement on using frozen Russian assets to finance the aid.
European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has warned that attempts to reach a peace agreement in Ukraine are being undermined by Russia’s continued refusal to engage meaningfully in negotiations.
A rare pair of bright-green Nike “Grinch” sneakers worn and signed by the late NBA legend Kobe Bryant have gone on public display in Beverly Hills, ahead of an auction that could set a new record for sports memorabilia.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has held a phone conversation with his Venezuelan counterpart Yvan Gil at the latter’s request.
Petroleum products are being transported by rail from Azerbaijan to Armenia for the first time in decades. The move is hailed as a tangible breakthrough in efforts to normalise relations between the long-time rivals.
US intelligence assessments indicate that Russian President Vladimir Putin continues to seek full control of Ukraine and to expand Russia’s influence in parts of Europe formerly under Soviet rule, contradicting repeated claims that Moscow poses no threat to the continent.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has issued a stark warning over the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip.
The United States says it is working to secure a renewed ceasefire between Thailand and Cambodia, expressing cautious optimism that an agreement could be reached early next week, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Friday.
Iran has called for greater international support in hosting millions of Afghan refugees, warning that it is becoming increasingly difficult to manage the long-term humanitarian burden without a fair sharing of responsibilities.
Ukraine has carried out its first aerial drone strike on a Russian “shadow fleet” oil tanker in the Mediterranean Sea, reflecting a growing intensity in Kyiv’s attacks on Russian oil shipping, officials said on Friday (19 December).
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