Ukraine: Trump and his deadlines
 
                        Donald Trump sets deadlines for more complicated reasons that purport to be tactical, but he too is addicted to the whooshing sound they make when he breaks them.
                      
                      
      
                        By Gwynne Dyer 
                         Aug. 15, 2025
                      
                    Zimbabwe awaits decision on its application to join BRICS
 
                        Both Murwira and Lavrov emphasised that the two countries enjoy excellent relations in the political sphere and are working to ensure that ties expand in the economic field.
                      
                      
      
                        By Tv Brics 
                         Mar. 7, 2025
                      
                    Wagner Group in Africa: Russia’s presence on continent increasingly relies on mercenaries
 
                        The group helps secure mega investments and intervenes in crisis-ridden hotspots, often without regard for civilian losses. This profoundly affects the continent’s stability.
                      
                      
      
                        By Alessandro Arduino 
                         Feb. 14, 2023
                      
                    Unexploded grenade removed from Ukrainian soldier's chest
 
                        The post said two soldiers helped to oversee the operation to ensure it was carried out safely.
                      
                      
      
                        By Bbc News 
                         Jan. 12, 2023
                      
                    Ukraine: The focus shifts
 
                        Exact timing and coded radio signals may suffice to explain it, but one cannot exclude the possibility of a suicide element in the attack.
                      
                      
      
                        By The Independent 
                         Oct. 14, 2022
                      
                    Russia starts annexation vote in occupied areas of Ukraine
 
                        Putin on Wednesday said Russia would "use all the means at our disposal" to protect itself, an apparent reference to nuclear weapons. "This is not a bluff," he said.
                      
                      
      
                        By Reuters 
                         Sep. 23, 2022
                      
                    Russia says ready for U.S. prisoner swap talks but scolds embassy
 
                        Griner is serving a 9 year jail sentence for possession and smuggling of cannabis, while Whelan is serving a 16 year term for espionage.
                      
                      
      
                        By Reuters 
                         Sep. 19, 2022
                      
                     
 
                      
                    
                   
                   
                   
                   
                   
                   
                   




