Eurasia Press & News
Even as Moscow’s war machine crawls across Ukraine’s east, trying to achieve the Kremlin’s goal of securing full control over the country’s industrial heartland, Ukrainian forces are scaling up attacks to reclaim territory in the Russian-occupied south. The Ukrainians have used American-supplied rocket launchers to strike bridges and military infrastructure …
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August, 2022
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2 August
China reveals footage of launch of missile resembling ‘aircraft carrier killer’ hypersonic weapon celebrating Army Day amid Taiwan Straits tension
Shortly prior to the 95th founding anniversary of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) on Monday, China for the first time revealed a video featuring the launch of what resembles a DF-17 missile, in a move experts said on Sunday displayed the flexibility of the “aircraft carrier killer” hypersonic weapon …
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2 August
Russian Navy to Obtain Zircon Hypersonic Missiles in Coming Months, Putin Says
The shipments of Russian-made hypersonic missile systems Zircon to the Russian armed forces will start in the coming months, President Vladimir Putin said on Sunday.
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2 August
Lebanon’s Leaders ‘Out of Touch with Reality’
The Lebanese authorities are accusing Bishop al-Hajj of treason for bringing money to the poor and the sick, at a time when Iran is delivering — through Hezbollah — money and weapons to be used in the next war against Israel. The money and the weapons that the Iranians are …
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2 August
The Bargain Bin War; Air Force May Unload the A-10 Thunderbolt II on Ukraine
Just about 10 days after Russia invaded Ukraine, Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall stated that he was “not aware of any current plan, or even discussion of a current plan to field or provide A-10s to the Ukrainians. This was when the Pentagon was predicting that Kyiv would fall within …
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2 August
Drone explosion hits Russia’s Black Sea Fleet headquarters
A small explosive device carried by a makeshift drone blew up Sunday at the headquarters of Russia’s Black Sea Fleet on the Crimean Peninsula, wounding six people and prompting the cancellation of ceremonies there honoring Russia’s navy, authorities said. Meanwhile, one of Ukraine’s richest men, a grain merchant, was killed …
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July, 2022
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29 July
Albanian Ex-President Meta’s Comeback Greeted with Scepticism
Albania’s former President Ilir Meta’s return to frontline politics did not come as a surprise to anyone, but some doubt that his newly rebranded party will be able to compete successfully with well-entrenched Prime Minister Edi Rama. Aday after leaving the presidential office, Ilir Meta delivered a political comeback speech …
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29 July
Rising Anger Among Gagauz Presents Another Headache for Moldova
The Moldovan government’s tense relationship with Moscow is angering a small pro-Russian community in the country’s southwest – adding to fears about Moldova’s stability. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has caused tensions between Moldova and its Autonomous Territorial Unit of Gagauzia to rise dramatically over the past few months. This has …
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29 July
Escaping A Bear Hug: Kazakhstan Seeks Closer Ties To US And Europe
Eight years ago, Kazakh shrugged off Russian President Vladimir Putin’s remarks suggesting he could pull a Ukraine on Kazakhstan. They did so again in January when Mr. Putin reiterated his denial of Kazakh nation and statehood while Russian troops massed on Ukraine’s border. Today, Kazakhs no longer discount Mr. Putin’s …
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29 July
Iran Backs Azerbaijan’s Accession To D-8
The foreign minister of Iran voiced support for the Republic of Azerbaijan’s bid to join the D-8 Organization for Economic Cooperation, saying enlargement of the D-8 and accession of new members would serve as a tool for the realization of its goals. Hossein Amirabdollahian delivered an address via videoconference to …
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