Putin’s Ukraine aims unchanged
U.S. intelligence sources indicate that Russian President Vladimir Putin still intends to take control of all of Ukraine and reclaim parts of Europe t...
Russian President Vladimir Putin met with International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi at the Kremlin on Thursday, following the conclusion of the ‘World Atomic Week’ forum in Moscow.
During the meeting, Putin welcomed Grossi, highlighting Russia’s longstanding collaboration with the IAEA since its founding in 1957.
“Russia has been actively working with the agency, providing all possible assistance in addressing global and highly important nuclear tasks,” he said.
Grossi described his visit as a “great pleasure” and praised Russia’s role in advancing nuclear energy projects worldwide through Rosatom. He noted the participation of countries from Asia and Africa in the forum, emphasising the importance of IAEA oversight to ensure projects are successfully implemented.
The talks come amid growing international focus on nuclear energy development, with Russia positioning itself as a leading player in global nuclear initiatives.
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.
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.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has held a phone conversation with his Venezuelan counterpart Yvan Gil at the latter’s request.
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.
U.S. intelligence sources indicate that Russian President Vladimir Putin still intends to take control of all of Ukraine and reclaim parts of Europe that once belonged to the Soviet Union. These assessments contradict Putin’s repeated claims that he poses no threat to Europe.
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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