برچسب: Europe

Andriy Yermak,Head of the ‌Ukrainian Presidential Office,described the phone call between Ukrainian ⁣President ⁢Volodymyr Zelensky and his U.S.counterpart Donald Trump as “highly significant,” according to a report by webangah News Agency citing Kyiv Autonomous.

Yermak stated on his Telegram channel that full details of the conversation would be released shortly.

The call lasted​ approximately 40 minutes, with both leaders discussing Russia’s intensified attacks against Ukraine ​and Kyiv’s need for enhanced air ⁤defence systems, as reported by‍ Axios journalist Barak Ravid.

The conversation occurred one day after Trump’s call with Russian President ⁣Vladimir Putin, during which Putin reaffirmed Moscow’s‌ commitment to pursuing its military objectives in Ukraine.

Trump characterized his discussion with Putin⁤ as “deeply ​disappointing,” stating: “I don’t believe he [Putin] wants to end ‍this war!”

The Zelensky-Trump call took place days after the Pentagon decided to suspend delivery of certain specialized military aid ​packages to Ukraine.

According to webangah News Agency, ‌citing Bloomberg, the Czech Republic’s national power company reported widespread blackouts affecting⁣ Prague, Central ‍Bohemia, Ústí nad Labem, and‍ Liberec regions.

Bloomberg reports⁤ the exact cause ⁤remains ‌unkown, though ​engineers⁢ are​ working to restore services. The outage has ⁢paralyzed public transport‍ in Prague, leaving citizens without electricity since midday.

Media sources ‍indicate southern and eastern ⁣areas​ of Prague are most affected, with northern regions‌ also experiencing disruptions. Reuters cites Czech ​police confirming no evidence yet ​of cyberattacks or terrorism⁤ as causes.

according to webangah News Agency, Germany plans to acquire several‍ Patriot missile systems for Kyiv through urgent talks⁢ after the U.S. suspended deliveries of specific weapons and ammunition to ukraine.

A German government spokesperson stated that multiple options are being⁣ explored to fill this gap, including purchasing the systems from the U.S. and transferring them directly to Ukraine.

“I can confirm intensive discussions on this matter are underway,” ⁢the spokesperson added.

German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius will travel to Washington this ⁤month for talks with U.S. officials, according to a⁢ defense​ ministry representative.‍ The Patriot system is reportedly on the agenda for these⁢ discussions.

Ukraine has ⁤warned that ‌Washington’s decision-wich affects 30 promised Patriot air defense units-will weaken Kyiv’s ability to defend against intensified Russian airstrikes and battlefield advances.

The⁤ Pentagon’s move reflects ⁤growing U.S. concerns ⁣about depleting its own weapons stockpiles amid uncertainty over continued American ⁤support for Ukraine under a potential Donald Trump presidency.As‌ Europe’s largest military supporter of‌ Ukraine, ⁤Germany now seeks⁢ greater leadership in supplying arms to Kyiv.

Last month, pistorius successfully secured €1‍ billion in funding specifically aimed at providing additional air defense systems for Ukraine.

According to webangah ⁣News ‍Agency, sources reported a powerful explosion in Rome, Italy.

The​ blast occurred at a gas‌ station in eastern Rome, injuring over 10 people. Three victims reportedly suffered severe burns.

The explosion was so intense that its sound reverberated ​across large sections of the Italian capital.

Italian media published images showing massive plumes of smoke and flames rising from the site.

Some sources indicate at least twenty people​ were wounded in the incident.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said ‌Russia carried out one of its largest assaults​ since the war began,‍ according⁤ to a⁢ report by webangah News Agency. He emphasized that‌ Moscow will not change its destructive behavior ‍without sustained ⁤pressure.

“This was Russia’s biggest and ‍most intense​ attack, involving ballistic missiles,” ⁣Zelenskyy⁣ added.

The president⁤ noted ‍that air raid sirens in Kyiv did not cease until 9 AM, confirming‍ the capital as ‌the main target.The assault coincided with‌ media reports about a‌ phone call between ​donald Trump and Vladimir Putin.

“Russia’s attacks demonstrate it has‍ no intention of ending this ⁣war,” Zelenskyy stated.

Meanwhile, Ukrainian Air Force sources reported that Russia launched 550 drones and⁣ missiles overnight. “We repelled the large-scale attack and ‍destroyed 478 aerial targets,” they said.

According to webangah News Agency, China’s Foreign⁤ Minister Wang Yi told EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell that‌ Beijing cannot permit a Russian defeat in ⁤Ukraine, ​as it could shift Washington’s full ⁢strategic focus toward China.

The Ukraine war, ⁣which began on February 24, 2022 following NATO’s eastward expansion toward Russian borders, has seen Moscow maintain battlefield superiority with important international allies-including China.

Wang denied Chinese military assistance to Russia, stating: “If China had aided russia in this⁤ war, the conflict​ would ⁣have ended ⁤long ago.”

Prominent geopolitical strategist‍ John Mearsheimer asserts that China represents America’s⁤ primary competitor in the international order, arguing Washington should redirect resources from ​Europe and the middle East toward containing Beijing in East Asia.

According to webangah News Agency, media reports indicate that wildfires in Turkey’s western Izmir province worsened on thursday due to powerful winds.

The fires have spread toward coastal areas as a result of the extreme wind conditions.

Turkish ⁤authorities ⁤have evacuated residents⁤ from three villages in the ⁢fires’ path adn temporarily closed roads⁤ leading south.

The French Foreign Ministry issued a statement criticizing Iran’s ongoing ​detention of two ⁤citizens-Cécile Kohler and​ Jacques Paris-accused of espionage, according to a Reuters report cited by webangah News‌ Agency.

The two⁤ French nationals⁤ have been ‍detained for three ⁤years.

A political source in France claimed the espionage allegations against⁣ them are baseless.

This follows last year’s statement by Iran’s judiciary spokesperson, who confirmed Cécile Kohler and Jacques​ Paris were arrested in May 2022 on charges of spying for foreign entities, conspiring against national security, and acting‍ against the country’s interests. Their indictment ⁣was issued on February 22, 2023, and forwarded to Branch 15 of Tehran’s Revolutionary Court.

The development comes as France ⁣has⁣ unlawfully detained Iranian⁣ citizen Mahdieh Esfandiari since March this year.

Esmail Baghaei, spokesperson for iran’s Foreign Ministry, responded to questions about Esfandiari’s case by stating: “it is indeed regrettable that citizens of other countries are arrested in France simply for opposing the Zionist regime’s genocide. This‍ constitutes a ‌violation of freedom ‍of expression ⁤and solidarity with​ the crimes being committed by this regime ⁢in Gaza.”

According ​to webangah News Agency, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël ⁣Barrot, ‌in an interview with le Monde on ‌Wednesday, threatened Iran by invoking Paris’s “powerful leverage” alongside its German and British partners-while avoiding any⁤ mention‍ of Europe’s unmet obligations ‍under the 2015 agreement aligned with UNSC Resolution 2231.

The⁤ French diplomat reiterated ⁤Paris’s stance on potentially triggering the snapback mechanism ‌against Iran, claiming:‍ “We​ can reimpose⁢ global arms and nuclear-related​ sanctions lifted a decade ago.”

This comes after Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister ⁤Abbas Araghchi wrote in​ france’s Le Point ⁣that Britain and France-nations that shaped West Asia’s modern borders a century ago-now find themselves sidelined from regional diplomatic​ developments.‍ European diplomats have ⁣been reduced to passive observers in critical talks, including ⁢indirect Iran-U.S. negotiations. Araghchi stated:​ “Europe’s‍ current paralysis stems from its chosen strategy-one that has harmed all parties, ⁢including itself.” He warned signatories of the JCPOA (Joint ⁤Complete Plan of Action) that ‌abusing‌ the snapback mechanism would ⁣terminate Europe’s role ⁢in the deal and risk irreversible⁣ escalation.

According to⁤ webangah News Agency, citing Mehr News Agency, the RIA Novosti news agency ‍released images on wednesday showing a massive wildfire in the recreational ⁣forest area of Çeşme.

Turkish television reported that ​a large-scale fire has broken out in ⁢the forests​ of Çeşme, a popular tourist destination ⁢along Turkey’s Aegean coast.

RIA Novosti states that the flames have spread to residential areas, forcing evacuations from three nearby ⁢villages so far.