A separate meeting between representatives from the United States, Ukraine, and Turkey, which is hosting the upcoming Istanbul talks between Ukraine and Russia’s delegations, has ended. The talks between Russia and Ukraine in Istanbul are expected to begin shortly, with low expectations for a possible breakthrough. According to sources from Turkey’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, […]

New Blockade Targets Russia’s “Shadow Fleet” Amid Ongoing Efforts to Curb Energy Exports

The absence of both world leaders significantly reduces expectations for a substantial diplomatic breakthrough in the war that has raged since Russia’s full-scale invasion in February 2022

Following a phone call on Sunday, Turkish President Erdogan welcomed Vladimir Putin’s proposal for negotiations, while Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky signaled that Kyiv remains open to talks, provided Moscow agrees to a ceasefire

The United States has reportedly withdrawn as a mediator from the Russia-Ukraine peace talks following President Putin’s refusal to sign a ceasefire agreement. The U.S. State Department announced a shift in its approach to the talks, stating that it will no longer “travel the world aimlessly” for meetings. This move marks a significant change in […]

A Greek from Georgia was arrested for photographing military movements at the Alexandroupolis base used by Greece, the U.S., and NATO.

A 59-year-old ethnic Greek man from Georgia was taken into custody in the northern Greek port city of Alexandroupolis under suspicion of spying for Russia. According to reports, the man claimed to have been acting on behalf of another individual, to whom he sent military-related photos and video footage. The investigation conducted by the National […]

EMPs ask Mitsotakis to block new sales of Greek-owned ships, which are allowing the Kremlin to maintain its “shadow fleet”. They highlight the huge profits being made by some Greek shipowners following the imposition of economic sanctions on Russia

U.S. President Donald Trump addressed a wide range of issues in an interview with Time magazine published Friday, outlining his views on ongoing diplomatic efforts in Ukraine, taking broad strokes over several highly controversial topics.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced a temporary ceasefire in the ongoing conflict with Ukraine in observance of the Orthodox Easter holiday. The ceasefire is set to begin on Saturday evening and will last until midnight on Easter Sunday. Putin also accused Ukraine of violating the moratorium on attacks against energy infrastructure over 100 times. […]

He also highlighted the potential role of key European allies in advancing the peace process, suggesting that London, Paris, and Berlin could help move negotiations forward.

The missiles hit as many Ukrainians were heading to church, casting a grim shadow over the beginning of Holy Week.

Greece and EU leaders condemn Russia’s missile strike on Sumy, Ukraine, which killed 34 civilians. Athens urges urgent ceasefire and end to violence.

During a May 2024 Q1 earnings call with analysts, Okeanis CEO Aristidis Alafouzos tried to give assurances that the company was not carrying sanctioned Russian oil. Recently published data point to the opposite. On 15 May 2024 Aristidis Alafouzos, CEO of the NYSE-listed Okeanis Eco Tankers, wrote a triumphant tweet about his company’s revenues. On […]