At the Munich Security Conference, the vice president avoided talking about the war in Ukraine, and instead focused his speech on criticizing European action against the far right: ‘In Britain and across Europe, free speech, I fear, is in retreat’
Following the US president’s talks with Putin and Zelenskiy, Washington’s representatives will discuss the situation with Ukrainians and Europeans at the Munich Security Conference
The Kyiv government has stated that it does not anticipate engaging in any discussions with Moscow representatives
Moscow and Kyiv both confirmed the talks. The Kremlin added that the Russian leader has invited the US president to the capital
Kim Jong-Un’s troops fighting alongside Russia were withdrawn from the front due to high casualty figures, although Volodymyr Zelenskiy says they have already returned to the battlefield
Several soldiers deployed in the east of the country, where the most intense fighting is taking place to contain the Russian advance, describe their daily difficulties and demand better weapons
The expansionism of the presidents of Russia and the United States sets a dangerous example for less powerful countries that have open territorial disputes with Ukraine
The U.S. president tells Davos Forum he wants to meet Vladimir Putin soon and has asked Xi Jinping to help stop Ukraine war
UN Secretary-General António Guterres warns of growing impunity, and the head of the Atomic Energy Agency denounces the expansion of nuclear arsenals
The Ukrainian government has postponed a summit at which it was to discuss with its allies a common position vis-à-vis Moscow to end the war
Donald Trump’s return to the White House threatens to revolutionize international relations, which were already shaken by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Everything points to profound changes in conflicts, alliances, trade, the fight against climate change and the future of democracy
The ultraconservative shift of the ruling party in Tbilisi, mirroring the paths taken by Russia and Hungary, has intensified pressure on the country’s gay and lesbian population, which now faces increased attacks, violence, and repression
The competition called by the Norman Foster Foundation already has a winning project to build the future of the destroyed Ukrainian city
The Tesla boss’s support of the far-right AfD in Germany and the insults to the British government, are compounding nervousness on the continent
Photographer Pierpaolo Mittica has been travelling regularly to the city since 2002. He is now publishing his second book on life after the 1986 accident at the Ukrainian nuclear power plant, and regrets that the war has slowed the recovery of the town and the territory
One month after the fall of Assad, pressure must be placed on the new authorities to prevent them from drifting towards Islamism
Supply appears to be secure, but several countries are facing pressure on their networks and are seeking alternatives. Underground storage is depleting faster than in previous winters
The hardening of the regime has been a gradual process in which the Russian leader counted on the passive loyalty of the population in exchange for a stability that his ambition has broken
About to enter its fourth year of conflict, Kyiv sees out 2024 in the face of territorial advances and the military superiority of Russia. Trump’s victory brings the possibility of a negotiated end closer, but Zelenskiy distrusts the Kremlin
The Albanian essayist warns of the risk of unintentionally slipping into a world war. She believes European political parties are failing to make a significant effort to redefine the concept of class in today’s world
The Russian Embassy in Buenos Aires has described the detention of two diplomats who refused to take the breath test and present the documentation for the vehicles they were driving as a ‘serious violation of international law’
The city suffered 33 days of occupation in the early days of the invasion and was exposed to the cruelty of Russian troops
Military personnel and civilians who have experienced the hell of the front line are wary of any peace agreement with Russia
Possible technological transfers from Moscow to Pyongyang are a concern fo Seoul and Tokyo, while Beijing juggles its interests to remain equidistant
Backing for a negotiated solution to the conflict is gaining ground with 52% of citizen support, according to the latest polls
The leader of France’s far-right National Rally, facing a court sentence that could ban her from seeking public office, warns in an interview with EL PAÍS that she will seek a no-confidence vote against the government again if the newly appointed prime minister ignores her party’s demands
The sinking of two old ships in the Black Sea highlights the risks of a practice that has grown exponentially since the invasion of Ukraine