Two NATO countries criticise US decision to allow Ukraine to strike Russia with long-range weapons
Peter Sijjarto. Photo: Profimedia The decision by US President Joe Biden’s administration to allow Ukraine to use US long-range weapons to strike Russia has drawn criticism from two NATO member states, Slovakia and Hungary. Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico and Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto consider this a step that increases the risk of escalation […]
A record year for alcohol in Russia: vodka is the undisputed leader
Photo: Depositphotos / belchonock Alcohol sales in Russia reached a historic high of 184.2 million decalitres in the first 10 months of 2024. This is the highest figure since the start of official monitoring in 2017, RBC reports, citing data from market regulators. Vodka is a consumer favourite Vodka remains the most popular drink among […]
Pope Francis’ statements: an eighth front against Israel is possible
Pope Francis. Photo: svidomi.in.ua. The Vatican has once again found itself at the centre of an international scandal due to statements made by Pope Francis that have provoked a strong reaction in the Jewish world. The movement against anti-Semitism regards his statements about the genocide allegedly taking place in Gaza as a threat to Israel, […]
Elon Musk and Donald Trump: A “dirty fight” for key appointments in Trump’s team
Elon Musk.Photo: from open sources. Elon Musk and Donald Trump have entered into a fierce conflict that has already become widely discussed in US political circles. Musk, known for his desire to influence global processes, is now actively interfering in personnel issues in Trump’s team, which has caused irritation among the former president’s supporters. The […]
