- 19 November, 2024
Foreign Affairs, Geopolitics & National SecurityUpdated
Borodianka razed: Ukraine’s Zelenskiy says situation ‘more dreadful’ than Bucha
By Sergiy Karazy BORODIANKA, Ukraine (Reuters) -Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Thursday the situation in the town of Borodianka was "significantly more dreadful" than in nearby Bucha, where Russian…
Analysis-China’s balancing act over Ukraine offers Washington a subtle ‘win’
By Michael Martina and Michelle Nichols WASHINGTON/UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) -China's abstentions on U.N. votes to condemn Russia's invasion of Ukraine are a "win", said the U.S. envoy to the United…
Russia laments ‘significant losses’ as Ukraine braces for major offensive
By Natalia Zinets LVIV, Ukraine (Reuters) - Russia on Thursday appeared to give the most damning assessment so far of its invasion, describing the "tragedy" of mounting troop losses and…
U.N. suspends Russia from human rights body, Moscow then quits
By Michelle Nichols UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) -The United Nations General Assembly on Thursday suspended Russia from the U.N. Human Rights Council over reports of "gross and systematic violations and abuses…
Pakistan court rules against Imran Khan, bringing his ouster closer
By Asif Shahzad and Syed Raza Hassan ISLAMABAD (Reuters) -Pakistan's Supreme Court ruled on Thursday that Prime Minister Imran Khan's move to dissolve parliament was unconstitutional and ordered lawmakers to…
Ukraine’s Kuleba says battle for Donbas will remind of World War Two
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The battle for Donbas will remind of World War Two with large operations maneuvers and thousands of tanks, planes and armored vehicles, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba…
WHO says making contingency plans for possible ‘chemical assaults’ in Ukraine
By Emma Farge and Mrinalika Roy GENEVA (Reuters) -The World Health Organization's European head said on Thursday that the body was preparing for possible "chemical assaults" in Ukraine, in a…
Shanghai vows to improve food deliveries as discontent grows over COVID curbs
SHANGHAI (Reuters) - The Shanghai government said on Thursday it was trying its best to improve the distribution of food and essential goods to locked-in residents, responding to growing public…
Yellen says Russia should be expelled from G20, U.S. may boycott some meetings
By David Lawder and Dan Burns (Reuters) -U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said on Wednesday that Russia should be expelled from the Group of 20 major economies forum, and the…
Pentagon says Ukraine can ‘absolutely’ win the war
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Pentagon said on Wednesday it assessed that Ukraine could win the war against Russia, even as U.S. officials speak of the risk of a protracted conflict.…
Armenia, Azerbaijan agree Karabakh peace talks, will discuss border
(Reuters) - Armenia and Azerbaijan on Wednesday agreed to peace talks to address tensions over the long-disputed territory of Nagorno-Karabakh, which borders both nations, the office of Armenian Prime Minister…
Russia bombards and U.S. imposes sanctions as Ukraine urges decisive help
By Natalia Zinets and Conor Humphries LVIV, Ukraine/DUBLIN (Reuters) - Russian forces bombarded cities in Ukraine as the United States imposed more sanctions on Wednesday after civilian killings widely condemned…
