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Don’t Force Ukraine to Capitulate Ex-Lithuanian Foreign Minister Warns

Kyiv Post’s Warsaw Insider spoke this week with Gabrielius Landsbergis, the former outspoken and pro-Ukrainian Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania from 2020 to October 2024, when he stepped away from politics after his party’s loss in the legislative …

White House: Proliferation of ‘legal and lawful drones’ just the new normal in age of unmanned aircraft

‘IT’S A BRAND-NEW ECOSYSTEM’: In a teleconference with reporters and an appearance on Fox News, John Kirby, White House national security communications adviser, is telling skeptical Americans — including lawmakers and even President-elect Donald Trump — …

British, Estonian prime ministers discuss increasing pressure on Putin by backing Ukraine

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and his Estonian counterpart Kristen Michal discussed increasing pressure on Russia’s Vladimir Putin by providing further military and economic support to Ukraine. That’s according to the UK Government press service, …

White House: new sanctions against those undermining democracy in Georgia coming in weeks

US plans sanctions on Georgian authorities US State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said on December 16 that the US is preparing additional sanctions against Georgian officials, set to be unveiled in the coming weeks. He made the remarks during a …

Russia, not Ukraine, should be forced to negotiating table - Polish Foreign Minister

17 December, 02:08 PM Polish FM Radosław Sikorski (Photo: REUTERS/Kacper Pempel) The focus should be on pressuring Russia, rather than Ukraine, to engage in peace negotiations, Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski said, German broadcaster DW …

Prime minister: Estonia, UK should expand defense industry cooperation

Estonia and the UK should increase cooperation in the defense industry, as well as in the European and NATO, said Prime Minister Kristen Michal (Reform) after a meeting with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer in Tallinn on Tuesday. In a statement, the pair …

EU Foreign Ministers Agree to Resume Association Council Meetings With Israel

JNS.org — The European Union Foreign Affairs Council has decided to resume its Association Council meetings with Israel, new EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said after meeting European foreign ministers on Monday. No date has been set for the first …

Pro-EU protests in Georgia were not peaceful, says foreign minister

In an exclusive interview with Euronews in Budapest, Georgia's new Foreign Minister Maka Botchorishvili questioned whether the protests by pro-EU groups in her country could truly be described as "peaceful". In an exclusive interview with …

Foreign Minister Kondov Meets Ukrainian Ambassador Ilashchuk

Bulgaria's Foreign Minister Ivan Kondov Tuesday met with Ukrainian Ambassador Olesya Ilashchuk, the Foreign Ministry said. The two discussed the latest developments in the context of Russia's ongoing full-scale military aggression against Ukraine. …

Al-Baour receives a written message from the Ukrainian Foreign Minister and an official invitation to visit Ukraine

Tripoli, December 17, 2024 (LANA) - The person in charge of running the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation in the Government of National Unity, "Taher Al-Baour", received today, Tuesday, the Special Envoy for Middle East …

DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER FOR REINTEGRATION DOES NOT BELIEVE THAT “GAZPROM” CAN FINALLY STOP SUPPLYING THE LEFT BANK, BUT ...

Oleg Serebrean, Deputy Prime Minister for Reintegration, does not believe that Gazprom may finally stop gas supplies to the left bank, but may possibly put them on a certain pause. As “INFOTAG” reports, he said this on the air of Radio Moldova. According …

Deputy Foreign Minister Shekerletova at EU General Affairs Council's Year-End Meeting

Bulgaria shares the general view in the EU that control of unregulated migration requires innovative approaches. Concerning EU enlargement, Sofia agrees that candidate countries should be judged on their own merit. These matters were on the agenda of the …

Kombos meets with UK foreign minister

Cypriot Foreign Minister Konstantinos Kombos and his British counterpart David Lammy met in London on Tuesday, marking the third high-level meeting between the two countries in two months, as they work to strengthen bilateral relations. This follows two …

Ukraine claims Moscow bomb that killed Russian nuclear general - live

Watch: Starmer meets world leaders in Estonia as he visits troops serving on Russian border The Prime Minister will join leaders from the Nordics and Baltics to discuss support for Ukraine, the sustained threat posed by Russia, and wider European security. …

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to meet Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk in Lviv

Foreign Minister Reiterates Opposition to EU Arms Funding and Sanctions Policies

EU Foreign Affairs Council. On Monday, Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Péter Szijjártó announced in Brussels that Hungary has once again opted out of contributing to the European Union’s EUR 6.5 billion arms reimbursement fund for Ukraine. …

Behind enemy lines: Ukraine’s deadly assassins have terrorised Russia

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Russian general killed in Moscow scooter blast by Ukrainian agents

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Prime minister calls for preservation of peace ahead of Peace Day celebration

Prime Minister Hun Manet speaks at the groundbreaking ceremony for the Mekong Quay City project in Kandal province’s Arey Ksat town on December 17. STPM Ahead of Cambodia's Peace Day celebration, Prime Minister Hun Manet has urged collective efforts to …

Volunteers for Ukraine Launches Corporate Contribution Program to Amplify Humanitarian Aid

TREVOSE, PA, UNITED STATES, December 17, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Volunteers for Ukraine (VfU) is launching its Corporate Contribution Program, a new initiative that enables companies to demonstrate their commitment to social responsibility …

Morrisville Chamber of Commerce Executive Committee Selects Christie Moser as its New President Effective Immediately

MORRISVILLE, NC, UNITED STATES, December 17, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Morrisville Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that Christie Moser has joined the Board as president effective Dec. 16, 2024. Christie will replace Rose …

AKTI Applauds Senate Introduction of Interstate Transport Act

Bipartisan bill would protect knife owners as the travel across state lines CODY, WY, UNITED STATES, December 17, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The American Knife & Tool Institute (AKTI) applauds Senators Ted Budd (R-NC) and Ron Wyden (D-OR) …

The International Baccalaureate Announces Increase in Students Receiving November Examination Results

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, December 17, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The International Baccalaureate announced that 156 students in the United States and 21,894 students worldwide received their Diploma Program (DP) and Career-related Program ( …

Dr. Steven J. Allen Joins National Legal and Policy Center as Senior Fellow

Veteran Journalist and Conservative Strategist Joins NLPC to Advance Government Accountability and Ethical Reform FALLS CHURCH, VA, UNITED STATES, December 17, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Peter Flaherty, Chairman of National Legal and Policy …

OSCE supports youth network to promote gender equality across Tajikistan

Between October and December 2024, the OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe supported the OSCE Youth Network for Gender Equality in organizing ten awareness-raising sessions across Dushanbe and rural areas of Tajikistan. Over 25 Network members travelled to …

Shalom Lamm Honored with President's Great Medal of Honor by German War Graves Commission

Shalom Lamm has been awarded the prestigious President's Great Medal of Honor by the Volksbund Deutsche Kriegsgräberfürsorge . NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, December 16, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Shalom Lamm, Chief Historian and co-founder …

NVBDC Wraps up 2024 and Looks Ahead to 2025: Driving Growth, Innovation, and Opportunities for Veteran Entrepreneurs

DETROIT, MI, UNITED STATES, December 16, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As 2024 draws to a close, the National Veteran Business Development Council (NVBDC) reflects on a transformative year marked by growth, partnerships, and continued advocacy for …

St. Petersburg Development Property Sells for $13 Million

Hyperscale Data sells Development Property for $13 Million; Approximately $11.71 Per Share Based Upon Slightly More Than 1.1 Million Common Shares LAS VEGAS, NV, UNITED STATES, December 16, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Hyperscale Data Sells St. …

Principal’s First-Hand 9/11 Experience: The 9/11 Principal

FL, UNITED STATES, December 16, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A riveting and personal historical memoir, The 9/11 Principal by the late Gwendolyn Tose'-Rigell, now offers readers a unique, inside look at the events surrounding the September …

AGIS’ C5ISR Software Assists U.S. Stealth mode Operations 

How satellite owner identification enhances defense capabilities JUPITER, FL, UNITED STATES, December 16, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Satellites, UAV’s, and Long Range missiles have changed the nature of warfare for both offensive and defensive …

Global Generative AI Market to Exceed $325 Billion by 2030

The Silicon Valley Laboratory’s forecast is based on a meta-analysis of over 35 independent reports. SAN JOSE, CA, UNITED STATES, December 16, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Silicon Valley Laboratory (TSVL) today released a comprehensive report …

The EU Tightens Pressure: Russian Tankers and Chinese Suppliers Sanctioned – Alona Lebedieva

KYIV, UKRAINE, December 16, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Council of the European Union has approved the fifteenth package of sanctions aimed at increasing economic and political pressure on Russia. The new restrictions target 54 individuals, 30 …

CPA Canada experts react to disappointing Fall Economic Statement

OTTAWA, Dec. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CPA Canada is disappointed that the federal government’s Fall Economic Statement is increasing deficits once again for 2024-2025 and upcoming fiscal years. The government accrued $21.8 billion in spending in 2023- …

Un énoncé économique décevant : des experts de CPA Canada se prononcent

OTTAWA, 16 déc. 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CPA Canada a été déçue de constater que le gouvernement fédéral annonce, dans son Énoncé économique de l’automne, une nouvelle hausse des déficits pour l’année 2024-2025 et les exercices à venir. Le gouvernement a …

Ministry of Defense Approves SGB Treatment for Trauma in Israel

HISTORIC BREAKTHROUGH: Ministry of Defense Approves SGB Treatment for Trauma in Israel – Please help us bring this lifesaving treatment to those in need! CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, December 16, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Erase PTSD Now is …

Matthew Cossolotto Conducts 'Turn Stage Fright into Stage Delight' Workshop, Voyage Ohio Magazine Publishes Interview

Cossolotto--former speechwriter for NATO leaders in Brussels and the Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives--promotes his speaking and coaching programs CLEVELAND, OH, UNITED STATES, December 16, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Matthew …

OSCE Court of Conciliation and Arbitration in focus at simulation of conciliation

On 2 December, the OSCE Court of Conciliation and Arbitration hosted its first-ever simulation of conciliation proceedings within the Court at the Faculty of Law of the University of Ljubljana and with the support of Professor Vasilka Sancin, Head of the …

OSCE Presence trains school security officers to increase school safety in Albania

With the aim to enhance school safety and security through preventive actions, the OSCE Presence in Albania organized a series of soft skills training events for school security officers in Korça, Tirana and Shkodra, from 7 to 9 December 2024. The training …

Uzbek officials visit Finland to study measures to combat crimes against minors

From 11 to 13 December 2024, the OSCE PCUz organized a visit to Helsinki, Finland, to study good practices in fighting violence against minors. The delegation, comprising the Interdepartmental Working Group charged with improving relevant legislation on …