by Editorial Staff The situation in Ukraine continues to deteriorate as Russia intensifies its military campaign. Ukraine last week suffered perhaps its heaviest and most destructive attack with 190 missiles, 140 drones and 700 aerial bombs. Russia thus demonstrates to the West that it is highly resilient and persistent in its uninterrupted military campaign which
by Andrea Pinto Nothing stopped Vladimir Putin, with almost 90% (between 87% and 90%) of the votes, the modern day tsar reconfirms himself at the helm of the nation for the fifth time, setting a record: 24 years in power without solution of continuity. What is certain is that the victory was already clearly written
by Massimiliano D'Elia Benjamin Netanyahu does not loosen his grip on Gaza and continues to call for total victory. Regardless of the pressure from the United States and China but also from all the other Western countries, Tel Aviv continues with its military campaign with the destruction of Hamas on the horizon, even if to the detriment of the population
Fincantieri joins the prestigious Industrial Liaison Program (ILP) of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Through this membership agreement, the Group will be able to develop dialogues with researchers, faculty members and students to remain at the frontier of innovation. The collaboration is part of the route towards the implementation of the 2023-2027 Industrial Plan. This agreement will become
The Chief of Defense Staff, Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone met with his counterparts: General Thierry Burkhard (France), General Carsten Breuer (Germany), General Joseph Aoun (Lebanon), Admiral Tony Radakin (United Kingdom ) and Admiral Teodoro López Calderón (Spain). Theme of the round table, held in Rome at the Defense General Staff,
Minister Nordio began a working visit to the United Arab Emirates today with the aim of strengthening bilateral judicial cooperation based on the 2019 extradition and criminal assistance agreements. Talks took place this morning with the UAE Minister of Justice, Mohammed Al Nuaimi , during which the Keeper of the Nordio Seals
by Editorial Staff The Yemeni Houthi rebel group yesterday attacked the American tanker Torm Thor which was sailing in the Gulf of Aden, where some Stars and Stripes warships were also present. The news was reported by the newspaper Al-Masirah, controlled by the Shiite group. By now we were almost used to attacks by cargo ships,
For a credible peace, compromise could really make a difference, however triggering unpredictable scenarios because this marks the failure of the West in the face of the Russian dictatorship. by Andrea Pinto Despite Ukrainian efforts, Russia does not give up on the ground, indeed it continues to conquer important slices of territory in Donbass. If you help them and
by Editorial Staff The Chinese coast guard boarded a Taiwanese tourist ship the day before yesterday near the island of Kinmen, controlled by Taipei. Taipei's concern is that Beijing could take advantage of an incident that occurred last week to try to establish full control of the waters near the Chinese coast. Boarding and inspection then carried out
by Editorial Staff Russia has stopped annual payments to the Arctic Council until it resumes “effective work” with the participation of all member countries, Russian state news agency RIA reported, citing the Foreign Ministry. Cooperation between the intergovernmental body's Western Arctic states and Moscow has been suspended
by Andrea Pinto Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu considers the city of Rafah (on the border with Egypt) the last stronghold of Hamas, therefore, he believes that taking it is an obligation in order to win the war. He then gave the order to his army to plan the evacuation of civilians from the area, in view of a ground invasion. Immediate,
Senegal is inflamed after President Macky Sall's announcement to postpone the elections, scheduled for February 25, without providing a new date. Clashes and arrests were recorded in various cities with deaths and injuries. Senegal is the only West African country to have never suffered a coup. From
by Editorial Staff The European Aspides mission will be launched by the Foreign Affairs Council on February 19th, in the meantime the frigate of the Italian Navy "Martinengo" is about to take command, as flag unit, of the EU anti-piracy mission "Atalanta". Italy will assume tactical command of the anti-Houthi Aspides mission: in these hours at
by Editorial Staff A cold shower for all those who believed in a decisive outcome of the war between Israel and Hamas, after the peace talks of the last few hours. Apparently Hamas' proposal was found to be inadmissible. Meanwhile, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken continues his round of meetings in the Middle East for
The Ministry of Investment of Saudi Arabia (MISA), the General Authority for Military Industry (GAMI) and Leonardo announced yesterday the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) which aims to discuss, develop and evaluate a series of investments and collaboration opportunities in the aerospace and defense sectors. The announcement was made on the occasion of
by Francesco Matera Following the killing of three American soldiers in Jordan by a drone from Iranian-backed Iraqi militias, the United States responded with large-scale military action. The Pentagon has authorized strikes on more than 85 strategic targets in Syria and Iraq, including commands, intelligence centers, rocket and drone arsenals, as well as
by Editorial Staff Last night, a drone attack hit the US military in Jordan, killing three soldiers and wounding 25 others, CNN reported. It is the first time that casualties have been recorded among US forces in the Middle East since the start of the war in Gaza. The
by Editorial Staff Chinese officials have asked their Iranian counterparts to intervene to stop attacks on ships in the Red Sea by the Houthis. Otherwise, trade relations with Beijing could deteriorate. The news was reported exclusively by the Reuters agency according to some indiscretions revealed, on condition of anonymity, by Iranian and Chinese diplomats.
The Baltic states argue that a victorious Putin in Ukraine could also attack NATO countries, starting with those located near the borders of Russia and Belarus. by Editorial Staff Lithuania, Estonia and Latvia are trying to prevent future events because the Russian threat could materialize with a Ukraine-style invasion. Since the day of independence from the former
by Editorial Staff The entire Middle East region is becoming highly unstable following the war in Gaza, the expansion of military operations in Lebanon and the turbulence in the Red Sea due to drone and missile attacks on passing shipping by rebels Yemeni Houthis. Not least the Iranian intervention in Syria, Iraq and
by Editorial Staff During the air strikes conducted by Iran, explosions in the province of Baluchistan in Pakistan have raised concerns and tensions, as the two countries share a border of almost a thousand kilometers in this region. Although Islamabad's official statement does not specify the precise location of the attack, unofficial reports came from social media
From 12 January to today, at the Higher Police School in Rome, Italy hosted a high-level meeting aimed at strengthening inter-institutional and multilateral cooperation in which delegates from numerous countries of the African continent, the African Union, the African Football Confederation and representatives of the Nations Counter-Terrorism Office
by Editorial Staff William Lai Ching-te was elected the new president of Taiwan, candidate of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), with which China has interrupted every channel of dialogue for at least eight years, obtained 40% of the votes. The gap with political opponents was important: Hou of the Kuomintang stopped at
by Editorial Staff The United States recently conducted new attacks against Houthi targets in Yemen, CNN reported. The operation, as stated by the New York Times, would have targeted a radar facility in the country, aiming to limit the Houthis' ability to attack ships transiting the Red Sea. The USS Carney
by Editorial Staff A predictable twist casts more and more shadows on the future of the Russian-Ukrainian war. The news is disruptive and in some ways worrying. Warning the allies and Ukraine directly was the spokesperson of the US Security Council, John Kirby, who explicitly said in a press conference that the financing approved by the
“Another step forward has been made, we now await the developments and operational concreteness of this much acclaimed Mattei Plan for Africa. Companies wait before proceeding with investments. We are already behind international competitors" this is the statement from the President of FederPetroli Italia - Michele Marsiglia after the approval of the Chamber
Listen to “Israel-Hamas: Galant's Peace is not convincing while Houthis and Somali pirates undermine global trade” on Spreaker. by Massimiliano D'Elia Everyone is calling for a peace plan for Gaza, a plan widely shared by the parties with the seal of the international community. Even if the two-state solution is set aside for now, i
by Editorial Staff ISIS, via telegram, claimed responsibility for the attack in Kerman in Iran. It would have been two suicide bombers who blew themselves up among the people gathered to celebrate the fourth anniversary of the death of General Soleimani, causing 84 deaths and 284 injuries. The surprise and disbelief of the Iranians concerns the infiltration of the suicide bombers, while the ayatollahs try to maintain
by Editorial Staff South Korea has ordered the inhabitants of Yeonpyeong and Baengnyeong to evacuate the islands, following around 200 artillery shells fired by North Korea off its western coast. These artillery exercises along the maritime border violate the 2018 agreement. The South Korean Ministry of Defense has
by Editorial Staff Yesterday, the city of Kerman, in central Iran, was the scene of the worst terrorist attack in the 40-year history of the Islamic Republic. During a visit to the tomb of General Qassem Soleimani on the fourth anniversary of his death (at American hands), the crowd of pilgrims was shocked by two explosions. The followers
by Francesco Matera Last Sunday, three American military helicopters effectively neutralized three Houthi boats that had attempted to attack a cargo ship. The White House thus wants to guarantee security on a strategic trade route, prevent escalation and resist criticism from Congress regarding the too soft line adopted by President Joe Biden. There
Russia's unprecedented massive drone and missile attack on Ukraine, in response to Kiev's launch of attack drones on Russian regions on its western border in the Belgorod area and near the capital Moscow. Mykolaiv, Odessa and Dnipro were hit simultaneously: one person died and several were injured. The debris of a
The commitment of the Armed Forces continues unabated, even in this holiday period, with over 13.000 soldiers employed in operations, of which 7.500 are employed abroad in 34 different international missions, both under the aegis of the UN, NATO and the European Union and in scope of coalitions and bilateral missions, with tasks ranging from long presence and deterrence
by Editorial Staff Egypt is negotiating with representatives of Hamas and allies of the Islamic Jihad group. In recent days, two Egyptian proposals have been presented with the aim of reaching a definitive ceasefire with Israel. The Egyptian government seeks to use its privileged channels with Palestinian groups not only to resolve the
In a stadium in Gaza, Palestinian prisoners are taken back, including some children. Hezbollah warns/threatens Italy for taking part in the coalition of evil, following the dispatch of the Navy frigate Vittorio Fasan to the Red Sea in support of the American Prosperity Guardian mission. by Francesco Matera The Iranian general Hossein Salami incites
Eni announces that the introduction of gas has started at the Tango Floating Liquefied Natural Gas (FLNG) plant moored in Congolese waters. The introduction of gas at the plant takes place in a record time of just twelve months from the final investment decision. This is a fundamental milestone of the Congo LNG project characterized by the adoption
The Turkish parliament has given an initial favorable opinion on Sweden's entry into NATO. The Foreign Affairs Committee of the Ankara Assembly has given approval to the accession protocols for Stockholm, signed by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. The approval process was not without obstacles; in November, the Foreign Affairs Committee had
The attacks in Gaza do not stop, as reported by Al Jazeera in the last 24 hours there were around a hundred deaths in an attack carried out by Israel on Christmas day. In a statement released by the Gaza health minister, at least 68 victims were killed in an Israeli attack
by Editorial Staff In Belgrade, the opposition protest reached its conclusion late yesterday evening with episodes of violence. At least 35 demonstrators were arrested on charges of attempted assault on institutions. For the seventh consecutive day, the main opposition sign, “Serbia against violence”, organized an anti-government demonstration to denounce
Netanyahu: "The war until all its objectives are achieved" Thus in a telephone call the Israeli Prime Minister reiterated to American President Biden the continuation of operations within the Gaza Strip. by Editorial Staff Israel continues its campaign to eradicate Hamas. Currently, Israeli forces continue to conduct intense airstrikes in the
by Editorial Staff Iran conducted a drone attack against a merchant ship in the Arabian Sea, off the coast of India, as announced by the US Department of Defense. The Liberian-flagged chemical tanker MV Chem Pluto was targeted by an attack drone from Iran at approximately 10:00 local time.
by Francesco Matera Yesterday at the UN there was still black smoke at the Security Council over the text of the resolution for a truce in the fighting in Gaza. Meanwhile, the number of victims is increasing hour by hour, reaching a record figure of twenty thousand deaths, considering a conflict that began only two and a half months ago.
Leonardo delivered to the Slovenian Ministry of Defense the first of two C-27J Next Generation aircraft, contracted following the Italy-Slovenia Government-to-Government (G2G) Agreement signed on 17 November 2021. The aircraft is equipped with advanced avionics equipped with glass cockpit with five color multifunction screens, a radar for tactical transport missions, systems
by Francesco Matera The American website Politico has revealed that the United States is thinking of attacking the Houthi terrorist group which is inflaming the Red Sea from Yemen with the indiscriminate launch of rockets and drones against military and commercial shipping sailing on the important stretch of sea that connects the West to Asia. Saturday
by Francesco Matera The Israel-Hamas War continues with a single variable: the lives of 130 Israeli hostages still in the hands of the militiamen. After the killing in Gaza by IDF soldiers of three Israelis kidnapped on 7 October, anger is growing. And while Hamas warns that “there will be no other hostage agreement until
by Editorial Staff The United States is trying to mitigate the devastating impacts of Israeli military operations against Hamas in the Gaza Strip, hoping for the end of the most intense phase of the conflict by the end of the year. However, they are faced with the determination of an ally, Benjamin Netanyahu, who is more resolute than ever
by Editorial Staff The United States has imposed sanctions on companies in Turkey, the United Arab Emirates and China to prevent the Russian defense industry from easily obtaining sensitive technologies for the continuation of the war in Ukraine. The measures involved over 250 entities, affecting the Russian economy in a sectoral manner. A provincial bakery was also sanctioned
by Andrea Pinto Many Hamas militiamen on their knees, half naked and with their hands behind their backs were portrayed next to destroyed buildings. This is the image released to the media by Israeli soldiers yesterday. The reason was to demonstrate how Hamas terrorists handed themselves over by surrendering. The place where
by Editorial Staff Armand Rajabpour-Miyandoab, of Iranian origins and French citizen, was arrested for the attack that took place on 2 December in Paris, during which he attacked and killed a German tourist with a knife and hammer under the Eiffel Tower, shouting “Allah Akbar”. He swore allegiance to the Islamic State (ISIS) in a video in which
by Editorial Staff The Israeli military offensive on Gaza has resumed because the negotiations with Hamas have failed. The terrorists, according to Tel Aviv, refused to release a group of women still held hostage, aged between 20 and 30. Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant said Hamas violated it
by Editorial Staff The document entitled “Wall of Jericho” reveals in detail Hamas' attack plan against Israel, with a quote from the Koran announcing the action. The New York Times made the plan public, noting that Israeli forces had known about it for over a year. The plan called for the massive launch of
According to what was declared by the military spokesperson, twelve hostages freed from Gaza and reached Israeli territory. The group is made up of ten Israelis and two foreigners. Furthermore, an agreement was reached to extend the truce between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, which was due to expire this morning, by another two days. The agreement reached would provide for the
During the summit of Foreign Ministers of NATO countries held today in Brussels, representatives of the Baltic States emphasized three key priorities on which the Atlantic Alliance should focus: increased investments in the defense sector, support for Ukraine and a policy of containment towards Russia. Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna
The contract, comprising two AW189 helicopters and one AW189K, helps support operator OHI's development roadmap to meet new customer needs, while also covering product sustainability and reliability. With the unique combination of efficiency and long range, high autonomy and Large load capacity, reduced operating costs compared to more models
by Editorial Staff Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan discussed by telephone with his Iranian counterpart Ebrahim Raisi late in the evening the day before yesterday, in anticipation of Raisi's arrival in Ankara today for a significant bilateral meeting. The Turkish Presidency announced yesterday morning that, during the phone call, the recent acts of
Yesterday evening, thirteen Israelis, including women and minors, were freed and handed over to the Red Cross who visited them and took them across the Rafh crossing. Secret Service agents escorted the group through the crossing. Gate after gate, the imprisonment finally ends for the thirteen who were freed in
by Andrea Pinto Italy takes its steps in foreign policy, trying to weave a web of strategic alliances that have a vision and that cover a medium-long time space in order to create sustainable structural plans, capable of promoting the growth of national economy, in the European context and more generally in the Mediterranean
by Editorial Staff Qatar has broken the news of the existence of an agreement between Israel and Hamas which provides for a pause in the fighting and the release of 50 prisoners, including women and children. “The start time of the pause will be announced within the next 24 hours hours; it will last four days and will be subject to extension,” Doha said
by Francesco Matera The meeting between Biden and Xi Jinping in San Francisco, on the occasion of the Apec (Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation) summit, favors a "supervised" détente between the two superpowers. In the sense that if on the one hand progress has been made in mutually recognizing the interest in healthy economic competition, on the other the coldness remains for
Biden-Xi agree for a responsible global confrontation. Reactivated line of communication between military leaders. Coldness over Taiwan
The American aircraft that crashed in the eastern Mediterranean was a helicopter and the five dead soldiers were part of the special forces. Tension is rising on the borders of Syria and Lebanon. The Americans bomb pro-Iranian militia positions in Syria. Hamas retreats on the prisoner exchange. The US Army aircraft crashed yesterday off the eastern Mediterranean
by Francesco Matera Yesterday, the Arab League brought together the entire Muslim world: among the participants there were important presences such as the Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan and the Iranian president, the ultra-conservative Ebrahim Raisi. An absolute novelty since the leader of the Iranian Shiites went to the cradle of the Sunnis, Saudi Arabia,
“Israel has launched simultaneous attacks on several hospitals in the last few hours,” Gaza Health Ministry spokesman Ashraf Al-Qidra told Al Jazeera. by Massimiliano D'Elia Gaza officials told Reuters that Israel, in the early hours of this morning, launched a series of air strikes in the vicinity of three
by Massimiliano D'Elia Yesterday was a difficult day in a Middle East, increasingly in flames, where with each passing hour the situation seems to fall inexorably towards a global conflict between the West and the Muslim world. The voltage indicators are diverse and dramatic. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken's mission to Jordan, where he met
by Editorial Staff The US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken in Tel Aviv, in Jordan to meet his counterparts from the Arab countries and then in Turkey to speak with Erdogan. Not only in Tel Aviv, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken was also in Amman where he met his colleagues from Qatar,
Gaza surrounded, Wagner transports a Russian missile defense system from Syria to Lebanon, the Hezbollah leader speaks on TV today. Blinken in Tel Aviv to convince for short humanitarian pauses. US intelligence drones fly over Gaza in search of hostages. by Editorial Staff Gaza City is surrounded, as announced by the Israeli Chief of Staff
Meloni at the summit in Egypt: “We need to work to avoid a religious war, for a political initiative that contemplates the solution of two peoples and two states, with a defined and concrete timescale, because the Palestinians have the right to a state and to govern themselves from alone in freedom and Israelis have the right to existence and to
A strong explosion hit the al-Ahli hospital in Gaza City, full of patients and Palestinian citizens seeking refuge. At least 500 people were killed, the Hamas Ministry of Health announced. Hamas blamed Israel, saying the explosion was caused by an air force strike, while the Israeli army blamed
A man armed with a Kalashnikov opened fire near the Saincteletteplein station, in the center of the Belgian capital. Two dead and one seriously injured: these are the Swedish supporters following their national team as they faced Belgium for the European qualifiers. At the end of the first half, the match was suspended at the request of the Swedish team.
Once Hamas has been uprooted from Gaza, we are already thinking about phase two, which should begin the process of normalization of the area in favor of the Palestinian people. The idea would be to use the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for humanitarian aid and general government. Security must be guaranteed by a mission authorized by the UN
Participation in Axiom Space's Ax-3 mission will allow us to increase the best national skills related to human activities in space, both in the medical and technological fields, through experiments in microgravity. The Ax-3 mission, directed towards the International Space Station (ISS - International Space Station) in 2024 and in which Defense participates with the
Joe Biden met with the leaders of the Jewish communities and underlined that the attack against Israel "was not just hatred, it was cruelty and that Hamas is pure evil, they are not just terrorists". Late in the evening, Hamas, through a press release, announced that it had freed a woman and her two children.
The President of the United States Joe Biden, that of France Emmanuela Macron, the German Chancellor Olaf Sholz, the Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and the British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak express firm and united support for the State of Israel and unequivocal condemnation of Hamas and of its appalling acts of terrorism. The White House reports this in
The tension between Israel and the Gaza Strip has turned into war. Hamas has launched a combined attack against Israel since the early hours of today. Thousands of missiles, land incursions breaking through the border in the south of the country, by sea and from the air, even with hang gliders and paragliders. Tel Aviv and Jerusalem hit. The
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gave a speech in front of the UN General Assembly that could take on historic significance due to the importance of the announcement: "Israel and Saudi Arabia are close to a historic peace agreement." Netanyahu also made it clear that the agreement is shared with his friend Joe Biden. From official statements it seems that anything can happen
The Russian Interfax agency wrote that representatives of Azerbaijan and Nagorno-Karabakh separatists will start negotiations tomorrow in the Azerbaijani city of Yevlakh. According to Interfax, Ansa writes, the separatists have decided to lay down their arms as requested by Azerbaijan. Nagorno-Karabakh separatist authorities said the ceasefire was decided on the basis of proposals from the peacekeepers command
Three years after the truce, Azerbaijan is again targeting Nagorno-Karabakh, launching a military operation against the Armenian enclave. Air raids on Yerevan army positions and besieged cities were thus also intensified.
Army Corps General Francesco Paolo Figliuolo, Operational Commander of the Joint Forces Summit (COVI), today concluded a two-day visit to Libya, where he presided over the turnover ceremony in command of the Italian bilateral assistance and support mission, the so-called MIASIT. The ceremony marked the formal handover between the
In the midst of the debate on the European pact on migration and on the formulas to contain the increase in irregular arrivals in the European Union, Tunisia, which signed a criticized memorandum of understanding with the European Commission to manage migratory flows, gave another sign that the deal could derail.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un arrived in Russia despite warnings from Washington not to favor a deal to send weapons to Putin. Kim left Pyongyang for Russia on Sunday aboard his private train, accompanied by senior officials from the defense and military industry and the Foreign Minister.
At the end of the G20 in New Delhi, a final joint declaration was released which dealt with various topics of common interest such as climate, energy, food security, but also female empowerment, health, artificial intelligence and digitalisation and above all the conflict in Ukraine and the issue migratory
The government of Mali has announced that forty-nine civilians and fifteen soldiers have been killed following two "terrorist" attacks claimed by an al Qaeda-affiliated group which targeted a passenger ship and an army base in the north of Evils. The two separate attacks targeted “la
The ASEAN bloc (organization of Southeast Asian Nations) gathered today in the Indonesian capital for a summit that will focus on concerns over the growing rivalry between the United States and China in the region. ASEAN is made up of Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore, Thailand, the Philippines and Vietnam. ASEAN) will also have participants
(by Andrea Pinto) While the Ukrainian attacks by drones continue in the Crimea and in the western part of Russia Volodymyr Zelensky retracts the feeble openings on a possible path to peace by questioning the cession of some territories in Crimea. Referring to the recent assassination attempt on Wagner chief Prigozhin, Zelensky thus retracted
(by Andrea Pinto) After Mali, Chad, Burkina Faso, Guinea and Niger, Gabon now also joins the list of African states governed by self-proclaimed governments, following coups perpetrated by soldiers of the regular army. Gabonese President Ali Bongo Ondimba had won the general election for the third time in a row, thus continuing the unusual
The mess of the meeting between the foreign ministers of Libya and Israel in Rome that caused fierce clashes in Tripoli and forced the suspension and impeachment of Libyan minister Najla Mangoush, seems not to be a quiet issue from part of the Tripoli government. It is no coincidence, in fact,
Eni started today the production of oil and gas from the Baleine field, in the deep waters of the Ivory Coast. This milestone comes less than two years after its discovery in September 2021, and less than a year and a half after the Final Investment Decision. This is the first emission production project
The Israeli foreign minister met with the Libyan minister. Possible cooperation between the two countries on the table Even if the two countries do not have diplomatic relations, last week, thanks to the mediation of Minister Antonio Tajani, the Israeli Foreign Minister had an important meeting in Italy with the Minister of the
The African Union ousts Niger from the international organization
The expansion of the BRICS bloc, under discussion at this week's summit in Johannesburg, has attracted a diverse group of potential candidates – from Iran to Argentina – intent on starting a new inclusive process to compete with the western block. There are many issues that emerging countries complain about: According to officials of the
(by Francesco Matera) Xi Jinping flew to Africa for a state visit, tomorrow he will be in Johannesburg to participate in the BRICS summit (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa). Russia will be represented by Foreign Minister Lavrov because an international arrest warrant is pending on Putin ... eh you can't risk an arrest even
A US official said the US had approved sending F-16 fighter jets from Denmark and the Netherlands to Ukraine to defend against Russian invaders. The planes will be supplied at the end of the pilot training phase, scheduled for early 2024. Since the beginning of the conflict, Ukraine has asked on multiple occasions
Afghans cross the Channel thanks to Kurdish clans in northern France. According to sources quoted by the Times, Afghans have become the main nationality crossing to England. In the first seven months of this year, 2.891 Afghans arrived on small boats and the trend appears to be increasing after
The German newspaper Die Welt has published an article where it reveals that Moscow relies on international shipping companies to transport its oil and many of them fly the Greek flag. A business that Athens does not want to give up and which yields to Russia about a quarter of its budget, compared to approx
(by Andrea Pinto) The military junta that took power in Niger with a coup d'état on 26 July yesterday declared that former president Mohamed Bazoum could be accused of high treason. The spokesman of the junta, Colonel Amadou Abdramane, communicated it on state TV: “we have collected all the
Today in Accra in Ghana there will be a new summit of the Chiefs of Staff of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). The meeting was convened after the Abuja summit, in which the leaders of the countries involved decided on the preventive mobilization of a multinational military force of the organization (about three thousand men). How much
“In the face of the threat of intervention becoming increasingly apparent… Nigerien airspace is closed as of today,” a representative of the junta said on national television Sunday evening. Last night, before the Ecowas ultimatum expired at midnight, Niger closed its airspace until further notice. In the
(by Massimiliano D'Elia) We feared and in some ways avoided a direct intervention in the affairs of Niger by the private company of Russian mercenaries Wagner. Apparently, however, Wagner and conversely Russia are plotting to set fire to the Sahel. The security and bravado of the Nigerien military junta are proof of this. After
US officials told the WSJ that the US military is preparing plans to ship Marines aboard commercial ships of private companies. The decision after a series of seizures of boats by Iranian forces in the Middle East. While the plan hasn't received final approval yet, still
(by Massimiliano D'Elia) Intervening in Niger? The ultimatum of Ecowas - the community of West African states - launched to the Nigerien coup plotters to return to democratic leadership of the country expires on Sunday. However, just yesterday, the putschists received the support of Mali, Burkina Faso and Guinea in the event of a military attack by any block of
The coup military junta, after having made President Mohamed Bazoum resign does not want to listen to the appeals of the international community for a restoration of democracy and continues its rise to power. Yesterday's news that the military arrested 180 members of the governing party including two key executive figures. How much
The Nigerien military who overthrew President-elect Mohamed Bazoum accuse France of wanting to "intervene militarily" to put him back in office, according to a statement broadcast a few hours ago on national television. “In line with its policy of seeking ways and means to intervene militarily in Niger, France, with the complicity of
Through a complex logistical operation, the Air Force will deploy multiple assets in Japan for training activities, including four F-35 aircraft. The joint exercise will take place from 4 to 8 August at the Japanese Komatsu air base will see Air Force and Japan Air Self-Defense Force aircraft train together on different tasks in an operational scenario. For
The Interior Ministry of Belarus, in a statement, informed the press that a clear plan of interaction with the private paramilitary company Wagner has been developed. The plan would have emerged following the meeting between the minister Ivan Kurbakov and some representatives of Wagner. “The agenda of the meeting included the issues of interacting with the
The United States and its allies have warned China that they will jointly defend themselves after discovering a Chinese spy ship off the coast of Australia during the massive military exercise (Talisman Saber 2023) between the United States, Australia, United Kingdom, France, Germany and Japan. The exercise is a real show of strength
“We will not give up” in support for Ukraine, “Vladimir Putin made a wrong bet, namely that support for Kiev would end. We will defend freedom today, tomorrow and for as long as it takes". This is because the idea that the United States can "thrive without a secure Europe is not reasonable," Biden said at the entrance to Vilnius University in Lithuania at
Tomorrow the NATO summit in Vilnius and Russia will be heard, given that the foundations will be laid for the future entry of Ukraine, Georgia and Sweden into the Alliance. The three cornerstones of the new strategic posture of the 31 NATO members will also be discussed in Vilnius, projecting the interests of the Alliance not only to the East but
The policeman who opened fire on Nahel, the 17-year-old boy killed on Tuesday in Nanterre near Paris, was investigated for "intentional homicide" and placed in temporary detention. Clashes between the police and young Frenchmen continued tonight. The tensions had started last Thursday at the end of the "White March"
“We are united and tenacious, this is the message we are sending (to Putin ed)“, said the President of the European Council Charles Michel at the end of the summit with EU leaders. The issue of Russian frozen assets was also addressed and that the Commission will present a proposal on windfall profits from the now frozen activities of the
Switzerland has vetoed plans to export nearly 100 decommissioned Leopard tanks to Ukraine, citing the country's neutrality laws. The veto could spark resentment from European allies, who for months have been pressuring Bern to ease its restrictive interpretation of export policy in
The Belarusian news agency Belta reported Lukashenko's words: “Prigozhin is in Belarus today and I asked Vladimir Putin not to eliminate Prigozhin. I told Putin we can kill him, it's not a problem. Either on the first try or on the second. But I asked him not to." The President of Belarus then
(by Massimiliano D'Elia) Yesterday the saga continued on the motivations that prompted the leader of the Wagner Prigozhin to rebel against the established power, threateningly advancing towards Moscow rising from the war-torn territories. Staging, high treason, shame of failure in the war in Ukraine, desire to expose imposters from the ranks
Su Repubblica Gianluca Di Feo tells an indiscretion that could explain the lack of bloodshed at the gates of Moscow. The Airborne Forces, the only ones capable of dealing with Wagner's warriors in the field, did not obey either Defense Minister Shoigu, or Commander-in-Chief Gerasimov. According to the "Fortezza" emergency plan
Red Square and Lenin's Mausoleum have been closed to visitors due to events, Ria Novosti reports, citing the press and public relations department of the Federal Security Service of the Russian Federation. “Security measures have been strengthened in Moscow, the most important sites are subjected to increased security“, as well as
The Central Anti-Crime Director of the State Police Prefect Francesco Messina declared: "A complex investigation, which lasted almost three years, conducted in various parts of the national territory and also abroad, which led to the seizure of large quantities of trafficked drugs by transnational organizations that have been prosecuted thanks to the cooperation of the various Police forces e
Italian government action highlighted in the Final Report At the end of the G20 Education Ministers' Meeting, held yesterday in Pune, UNESCO, OECD and UNICEF, together with the Indian Presidency, presented the final report of the works. Among the best practices, the actions promoted by Italy have been highlighted
An almost obligatory convergence between Meloni and Macron: there are too many common goals, too many activities that the two countries carry out jointly. On the North African side, the aim is to have free elections held in Libya by 2023 and there is also agreement on the policy to be adopted with Tunisia to seek
A western village near Moscow capable of hosting pro-Russian foreigners close to Putin's cause. Thus Putin continues to use the means of hybrid warfare so dear to General Valere Gerasimov who today commands the Russian invasion of Ukraine to disorient his adversaries by trying to centralize consensus and remove the specter
(by Andrea Pinto) There are many reasons for friction between the United States and China: Taiwan, free trade, the microchip industry, human rights, support for Russia and the Belt & Road Initiative. Just to mention the most important, leaving aside the question of the alleged spy balloons and the military training base in Cuba. The initiatives
Yesterday Blinken before meeting President Xi Jinping, a meeting not entirely taken for granted and never confirmed since Blinken landed in Beijing, spent several hours with the highest representative of Chinese foreign policy Wang Yi. The confrontation with Wang Yi was very tough when the Chinese high representative, referring to the States