Russia Takes Presidency of United Nations Security Council
On April 1, the Russian Federation took hold of the presidency over the United Nations (UN) Security Council.
Trial of Former Kosovo President Accused of War Crimes Begins in The Hague
The trial of former Kosovo President Hashim Thaci, who has led the partially recognized republic since 2016 and resigned in November 2020, began on Monday, April 3, at the International Criminal Court in The Hague.
Russia to Deploy Tactical Nuclear Weapons in Belarus
On March 25, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced his intention to deploy tactical nuclear weapons in neighboring Belarus.
Slovakia Sends First of Thirteen MiG-29 Jets After Poland Pledges Four
Last week on Friday, March 17, Slovakia announced that it would be providing 13 MiG-29 jet fighters to Ukraine; this came only a day after Poland had pledged four.
New Intelligence Revealed About the Nord Stream Pipeline Attack
US officials have received new intelligence that suggests that a pro-Ukraine group was responsible for the North Stream pipeline attacks.
Ethnic Tensions Rise in Kosovo
Kosovo’s political leaders announced this weekend that upcoming local elections will be postponed until early next spring in several northern municipalities.
