Massive Ukrainian Drone and Missile Strike Ignites Fire at Russian Oil Refinery

A massive drone and missile strike targeted the Novoshakhtinsk oil refinery in Russia’s Rostov region. Ukrainian and Russian officials confirmed the attack, which reportedly sparked a massive fire lasting over six hours. This strike is part of a series of Ukrainian assaults on Russian energy infrastructure, which Kyiv has justified as retaliation for Moscow’s relentless…

U.S. President-elect Trump Criticizes Ukraine’s Use of U.S. Supplied Missiles to Attack Russia

Donald Trump, in a recent Time Magazine interview has expressed strong opposition to Ukraine’s use of U.S.-supplied missiles for deep strikes into Russian territory, hinting at a possible shift in American policy toward the conflict. The interview coincided with Trump being named Time’s Person of the Year and offered insights into how his administration might…

Israel to Appeal ICC Arrest Warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant Amid War Crimes Allegations

Israel has announced its decision to challenge the arrest warrants issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC) for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defence Minister Yoav Gallant. The warrants were issued on the suspicion that both men were involved in war crimes and crimes against humanity during Israel’s military actions in Gaza following the…

Scholz Defends Call with Putin Amid Criticism and Rising Geopolitical Tensions

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has defended his decision to hold a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, despite widespread criticism from both domestic and international quarters. The hour-long conversation, the first direct communication between the two leaders in nearly two years, has sparked debate over its timing and implications, particularly as it coincides with…