France Starts Paying Final Respects to Late Former President Jacques Chirac
Chirac is now deemed the best President of France, alongside Charles de Gaulles, according to a public opinion poll.
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How Long before Russia’s Risky Toying with Europe’s Far Right Really Backfires?
Engaging with the European far right is an unpredictable, risky business because you never what kinds of monsters it might
Comedian Zelensky Grabs Presidency in Landslide, Largest Win in Ukraine’s History
Zelensky has vowed to return home the Ukrainians held in captivity by the pro-Russian forces in Donbass.
Comedian Zelensky Wins 1st Round of Ukraine’s Presidential Elections, to Face Poroshenko in Runoff
The comedian's uncoventional campaign has barely mentioned Ukraine's long-standing conflict with Russia, and has instead focused on fighting corruption.
Kazakhstan’s President Nursultan Nazabayev Resigns after 30 Years but Retains Power
Nazarbayer remains "Leader of the Nation", Chairman of the National Security Council, and Chairman of the ruling political party.
Crimea Will Be Russia’s ‘Forever’, Threats Are ‘Useless’, Moscow Tells West 5 Years after Annexation
Putin and Medvedev have once again justified the acquisition of Crimea through the referendum they held there after Russian troops
Russia Floats Idea of Seeking Compensations from Ukraine for ‘Damaging’ Crimea after Soviet Collapse
The motion has not been backed by the Kremlin for the time being.
EU Slams ‘Illegal Annexation’ of Crimea, Stands with Ukraine as Russia Celebrates 5th Anniversary of ‘Reunification’
The EU has lambasted Moscow on a number of Crimea-related issues - from the Crimea (Kerch) Bridge to the human
EU Slaps First Ever Chemical Weapons Sanctions on Russians, Syrians over Skripal Case, Douma Attack
Four Russians, five Syrians, and a Syrian regime state research institute are targeted by the new restrictions.
Merkel Puts on Putin ‘Full Blame’ for Russia – Ukraine Tensions in Azov Sea
The German leader has once again ruled out military solutions to the Russia - Ukraine conflict.
Ukraine’s President Urges NATO to Send Warships to Azov Sea to Fend Off Russia
Poroshenko has also appealed personally to German leader Angela Merkel reminding of her role in striking the Minsk II Agreement
