Orthodox Christians around the World celebrate Christmas
Over 200m Orthodox Christians around the World are celebrating Christmas today following the Julian calendar. People are holding ceremonies throughout the World to commemorate Christ’s birthday. Unlike other Christian denominations that follow the Gregorian calendar, Orthodox Christians follow the Julian calendar where Christmas falls on January 07. The majority of… Continue reading Orthodox Christians around the World celebrate Christmas
Russian strike kills 11 in Ukraine
A Russian missile strike has killed at least 11 people, including five children in Pokrovsk, Ukraine, according to reports coming from the region. The alleged Russian attack comes on Orthodox Christmas Eve. Eight people were also injured in the attack and are being treated. Pokrovsk was a town of just… Continue reading Russian strike kills 11 in Ukraine
UN General Assembly condemns Russia’s annexation
The UN General Assembly has condemned Russia’s annexation of Ukraine’s Luhansk, Donetsk, Kherson, and Zaporizhzhia regions. 143 countries supported the resolution, while 35 – including India and China – abstained. Four countries – including Belarus, North Korea, Syria and Nicaragua – rejected. The vote is seen as the World’s strong… Continue reading UN General Assembly condemns Russia’s annexation
Ukraine braces for Russian attack on major cities
Ukraine is bracing for Russian attacks on major cities after Moscow accused it of assassinating Darya Dugina. The attacks are expected by Ukraine during its Independence Day celebrations. Ukrainian officials are warning that Russia could resort to torture against the captured Ukrainian troops. The Ukrainian President warned that Moscow could… Continue reading Ukraine braces for Russian attack on major cities
Darya Dugina: Daughter of Putin’s aide killed in Moscow bomb
Darya Dugina, daughter of a close Putin-aide was killed when a bomb in her car blew up on a highway near Moscow. Russia’s investigative committee announced that Dugina died after her car exploded during her trip back home. The target of the attack is speculated to have been her father,… Continue reading Darya Dugina: Daughter of Putin’s aide killed in Moscow bomb
Explosions recorded at Russian base in Crimea
Explosions were recorded at a Russian military base in occupied Crimea, leaving a couple of people injured. According to Russian officials, a fire at a temporary arms dump in Northern Crimea was the cause of the explosions. Witnesses were able to spot a fire at a nearby electricity substation. The… Continue reading Explosions recorded at Russian base in Crimea
Iran to directly help Russia with drones – NSA Jake Sullivan
White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan has said that Iran has planned to supply Russia with hundreds of drones. Some of the drones will be combat capable. The information received by the US suggests Iran is training Russian troops on how to control the drones for intel gathering and… Continue reading Iran to directly help Russia with drones – NSA Jake Sullivan
Russian ambassador to Poland painted in red
Monday – Russian Ambassador to Poland Sergey Andreev during a visit to Warsaw, Poland’s Soviet soldier cemetery was met with strong anti-war protests that resulted in his face being drenched with red paint. Andreev was commemorating Russia’s “Victory Day” celebrations at the Warsaw cemetery when he along with his company… Continue reading Russian ambassador to Poland painted in red
American killed in Ukraine
An American journalist who was working in Ukraine has been killed in the city of Irpin that’s located just outside Kyiv. 50-year-old Brent Renaud, a journalist who has worked with the New York Times was shot dead, according to Police. Kyiv’s Police Chief has said that Renaud and two other… Continue reading American killed in Ukraine
NATO sends 30,000 troops to Norway
NATO has announced that it will send about 30,000 troops to Norway on Monday to send Russia a message. Around 30,000 troops, 50 vessels and 200 aircraft will join the Cold Response 2022 exercises of the military alliance in Norway on Monday. The exercises will consequently become NATO’s largest so… Continue reading NATO sends 30,000 troops to Norway
