Pentagon denies Trump’s statement about $350 billion in aid to Ukraine
Photo: Getty images The Pentagon and independent analysts have denied former US President Donald Trump’s claim that the United States has allegedly provided $350 billion in aid to Ukraine. According to the Voice of America, the actual amount is much less: since the beginning of Russia’s full-scale invasion, Washington has allocated about $183 billion to […]
Elon Musk makes US officials accountable for their work
Tesla CEO Elon Musk. Photo: Patrick Pleul Elon Musk, who was appointed by the Donald Trump administration to head the US Government Performance and Accountability Office (GPO), is introducing tougher controls over civil servants. According to AFP, the billionaire said that all federal employees will receive an email demanding to explain what they have done […]
Putin praises Russian military on the eve of the anniversary of the invasion of Ukraine
Photo: Vyacheslav Prokofiev/TASS Russian President Vladimir Putin in his address on the occasion of the Defender of the Fatherland Day, which is celebrated in Russia on 23 February, praised the Russian military, which is taking part in the war against Ukraine. He said that they are “protecting the interests of the nation and the future […]
Pope Francis’ condition remains serious but stable
Pope Francis in the Vatican. Photo: Getty images Pope Francis, who is 88 years old, is in the Gemelli Hospital in Rome with a diagnosis of bilateral pneumonia. According to the Vatican, he had a restful night and was able to rest, but his condition remains difficult. On Saturday night, the pontiff’s condition deteriorated sharply […]
