Ukraine‘s economic output will likely contract by a staggering 45.1% this year as Russia‘s invasion has shuttered businesses, slashed exports and rendered economic activity impossible in large swaths of the country, the World Bank said on Sunday in a new report. The World Bank also forecast Russia’s 2022 GDP output to fall 11.2% due to punishing financial sanctions… Continue reading Russian invasion to cut Ukraine’s GDP by over 45% this year, World Bank predicts
In her Instagram reply session, President Vjosa Osmani answered another question related to the genocide lawsuit against Serbia. Osmani answered dozens of questions this Sunday evening. “Madam President, when will the genocide lawsuit against Serbia be prepared?” Was one of these questions. She has responded, saying that they are doing work in this direction. However,… Continue reading Osmani: We are working to sue Serbia for genocide, but we still need time
Russian ally Serbia took the delivery of a sophisticated Chinese anti-aircraft system in a veiled operation this weekend, amid Western concerns that an arms buildup in the Balkans at the time of the war in Ukraine could threaten the fragile peace in the region. Media and military experts said Sunday that six Chinese Air Force… Continue reading China makes semi-secret delivery of missiles to Serbia
Zelensky-Putin meeting possible, but only after the expected battle for Donbas, says Ukrainian official A meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin could take place only after the planned major battle for the eastern Donbas region. This was announced by the Ukrainian presidential adviser, Mykhailo Podolyak, who said that Ukraine is… Continue reading Zelensky – Putin meeting, possible after the battle for Donbas
French citizens flocked to polling stations across the country Sunday to vote in the first round of the country’s presidential election, where up to 48 million eligible voters will be choosing between 12 candidates. Centrist President Emmanuel Macron is seeking a second five-year term, but faces a strong challenge from the far right. Polls close… Continue reading First round of French presidential election
Britain’s Ministry of Defense says that Russia’s armed forces are seeking to respond to mounting losses by boosting troop numbers with personnel who had been discharged from military service since 2012. In an intelligence update on Twitter, the ministry also said that the Russian military’s efforts to “generate more fighting power” also include trying to… Continue reading UK: Russia is trying to boost troop numbers with personnel who had been discharged
NATO is working on plans for a permanent military presence on its border in an effort to battle future Russian aggression, The Telegraph reported, citing NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg. NATO was “in the midst of a very fundamental transformation” that will reflect “the long-term consequences” of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s actions, Stoltenberg said in an… Continue reading NATO plans permanent military presence at border, says Stoltenberg
Ever since Moscow launched the attack on Ukraine, information and misinformation about the war have been spread on social media. But how have publications on social media influenced the perception created by young people or other age groups about the war? At a time when the whole world is focused on Russia’s war against Ukraine,… Continue reading How is the Kremlin misinformation distorting the views of young people on military aggression in Ukraine?
The EU has reopened its embassy in the Ukrainian capital after temporarily closing it to relocate it to Poland as a result of the Russian occupation of Ukraine. The plans were initially confirmed by EU Foreign Policy Chief Josep Borrell. Now, Matti Maasikas, head of the EU delegation to Ukraine, has posted the image of… Continue reading The European Union reopens its embassy in Kiev
Name of one of the most prominent Albanian personalities, Fan Noli, is perpetuated in United States of America. “Today is a significant day for Albanian nation. Fan Noli, one of the greatest Albanians of past century is perpetuated by naming with his name a street in New York”, said head of Albanian-American organization Vatra, Elmi… Continue reading Historical, a street in New York is named “Fan Noli”
