Russia’s Ukraine operations enter new phase

Amphibious assault ships of Russia’s Black Sea Fleet  Following last two days’ lull in fighting, Russia’s ‘special operations’ in Ukraine will be entering a critical phase. As the prelude, humanitarian corridors have been opened in four sectors, per a personal intervention with President Putin by French President Emmanuel Macron. A ceasefire has also been announced. …

Ukraine sparks EU, US rush to Iran deal

Iran’s president Ebrahim Raisi telephoned Russian president Vladimir Putin to discuss NATO expansion and Iran nuclear issue Will the US-Russia confrontation over NATO expansion and the situation around Ukraine derail the Iran nuclear negotiations in Vienna?  Apparently, the Iran issue has been pushed somewhat from the centre of world attention lately. But that is a …