Tag: Ukraine War

Putin Hails Russian Troops' 'Holy Mission' at Orthodox Christmas Service Amid Ongoing Ukraine Conflict

Russian President Vladimir Putin attended an Orthodox Christmas service near Moscow on January 7, 2026, praising soldiers for their “holy mission” to defend the Fatherland as the Ukraine conflict enters its fourth year. He highlighted the role of the Church in unity and charity, while his past visits to Mount Athos underscore his ties to Orthodox holy sites.

Putin Vows Response to Ukraine's Mediterranean Tanker Drone Strike

Russian President Vladimir Putin has vowed a response after Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU) conducted its first-ever drone strike on a Russian-linked oil tanker in the Mediterranean Sea. The attack targeted the Oman-flagged Qendil, part of Russia’s “shadow fleet,” causing critical damage in neutral waters near Crete.

Greek PM Urges Responsible Dialogue on Turkiye, Cyprus, and Regional Challenges

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis outlined Greece’s strategic vision during a parliamentary debate on foreign policy, calling for unity across party lines and emphasizing diplomacy, deterrence, and economic strength. He highlighted Greece’s emergence as a regional energy hub, reaffirmed its commitment to international law and stability, and stressed structured dialogue with Turkiye, support for a two-state solution in the Middle East, and a fair resolution to the Cyprus issue. Mitsotakis asserted that Greece now stands as a confident, equal partner within the EU and NATO.

Mitsotakis at the UN: Turkey must revoke casus belli – The way forward is dialogue, not the language of arms

At the UN General Assembly, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis urged Turkey to revoke its casus belli against Greece, declaring that dialogue, not weapons, is the only path forward. He also called for a ceasefire in Gaza, warned Israel of losing allies without a two-state solution, and reaffirmed Greece’s full support for Ukraine.

Mitsotakis to Join Two High-Level Teleconferences on Ukraine

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis will participate in two high-level teleconferences on Tuesday regarding Ukraine, following Monday’s meetings in Washington between U.S. President Donald Trump, the Ukrainian president, and European leaders. The discussions will focus on assessing outcomes from those talks and coordinating the European response.

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