Israel demands apology after Russia says Hitler had Jewish roots
Jerusalem, IsraelReuters Israel lambasted Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Monday for claiming that Adolf Hitler had Jewish origins, saying it was an “unforgivable” falsehood that debased the horrors of the Nazi Holocaust. In a signal of sharply deteriorating relations with Moscow, the Israeli foreign ministry summoned the Russian ambassador and demanded an apology. “Such […]
Ukraine warns talks with Russia may collapse as battles rage in east
Kyiv, UkraineReuters Ukraine warned on Friday that peace talks with Moscow were in danger of collapse and said Russia was pounding areas in the east as US lawmakers vowed to swiftly approve a massive new weapons package for Kyiv. Russian forces have turned their focus toward Ukraine’s east and south after failing to capture the […]
Ukraine accuses Russia of blackmail with plan to halt gas to Poland
Warsaw, Poland/Ramstein Air Base, GermanyReuters Kyiv accused Russia of blackmailing Europe by cutting off gas supplies to Poland and Bulgaria as the crisis in Ukraine deepened, with tensions surging in nearby Moldova and Moscow warning the West to back off. NATO member and staunch Kremlin opponent Poland is among the European countries seeking the toughest […]
Russia warns “serious” nuclear war risks should not be underestimated
Lviv, Ukraine/Kyiv Reuters Russia told the world not to underestimate the considerable risks of nuclear war that it said it wanted to reduce and warned that conventional Western weapons were legitimate targets in Ukraine, where battles raged in the east. “The risks now are considerable,” Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov told Russia’s state television according to […]
US steps up pressure on Russia over Ukraine invasion
Lviv, UkraineReuters US President Joe Biden on Friday will call for an end of normal trade relations with Russia and clear the way for increased tariffs on Russian imports as punishment for its invasion of Ukraine, a source said. Washington’s moves to tighten the screws on Moscow come as US and European officials accuse Russia […]
Vatican tells Moscow armed attacks in Ukraine must stop
Vatican CityReuters The Vatican’s Secretary of State told Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in a phone call on Tuesday that the Holy See wants armed attacks in Ukraine to stop and humanitarian corridors to be guaranteed. A Vatican statement said Cardinal Pietro Parolin also repeated the Vatican’s willingness “to do anything” to help bring about […]