In the Middle East Iran will occupy the place which remained vacant after the dissolution of the Soviet Union. Russia could play again a major economic role in the region, but not necessarily political and military one.

issues surrounding the Northern Ireland Protocol.He told the audience: “ What’s the endgame?...

potential" endgame" after weeks of political turmoil has been suggested by an expert.In the United

It is high time that the US, and especially the UK, accepted that their war in Syria has been lost – or at least that their original objective, the removal of Bashar al-Assad has not been achieved. Are they prepared to pursue the fight now at the expense of Idlib’s 3 million civilians? As Syrian go

arrow-right Biden’s comment, with its accusatory undertones, reflected the agreement’s precarious state at the outset of what could be a pivotal week.... We shook hands on it, ” Biden said. Republicans were annoyed by Schumer’s insistence on holding preliminary Senate votes Wednesday to proceed to a debate on the agreement, which has not been finalized.... “ All a yes vote on the motion to proceed simply means that the Senate is ready to begin debating and amending a bipartisan infrastructure

When the light at the end of the dismal tunnel, through which the people of Syria have gone during the last seven years plus, has become visible, the voices of those who are unhappy that the war seems to become to an end not in their terms, are also becoming more and more vociferous. In their self-

PARIS/ BERLIN/ WASHINGTON( Reuters)-Is it better to engage with Russian President Vladimir Putin over his invasion of Ukraine or to isolate him?... That could pave the way for scaled back sanctions and end the blockade of Ukrainian ports that has worsened a food security crisis for the world's poorest.... British Prime Minister Boris Johnson says Kyiv must not be strong-armed into accepting a bad peace deal and that Ukraine" must win". Germany and France have remained more ambiguous, vowing to

This virus has surprised( us) more than once so we have to be very careful, ” he added. Another WHO expert warned on Monday that Covid should not be likened to the flu, following remarks from ministers that the UK would have to live with coronavirus as it does with influenza.Dr David Nabarro, the WHO's special envoy for Covid, said the" end was in sight" but Europe was only" passing the halfway mark in a marathon". Asked about remarks that Covid-19 should be treated like the flu, he told Sky New

An interminable and unwinnable war in Europe?... Recommended Ukraine-Russia news live: Barrage of hypersonic missiles hit Odesa Why did Russia invade Ukraine?... “ It would be political suicide for Putin to withdraw, ” Kelly said....

As Western leaders congratulate themselves for their speedy and severe responses to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, they’re also scratching their heads with uncertainty about what their actions will accomplish.... But it's unclear how this will stop the war.... But Ukraine might not be a complete defeat for Putin either. The sanctions and military aid may have been effective in slowing the Russian advance in Ukraine and perhaps discouraging Putin from targeting other countries....