Peace talks between Russia and Ukraine resumed in Istanbul on Thursday, marking the first direct negotiations since 2022. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is attending, but Russian President Vladimir Putin is notably absent, sending a delegation led by aide Vladimir Medinsky instead. This move has raised questions about Russia’s willingness to[Read More…]

Russian President Vladimir Putin has declined to attend the upcoming peace talks in Istanbul with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Instead, Moscow will be represented by a delegation led by presidential aide Vladimir Medinsky, who previously led similar talks in 2022 that failed due to Russia’s maximalist demands. Notably, top Russian[Read More…]

Germany has firmly pushed back against former U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposal for NATO countries to spend 5% of their GDP on defense, a dramatic increase from the alliance’s long-standing 2% target. Chancellor Olaf Scholz dismissed the idea as economically unfeasible, noting it would require Germany to allocate over €200[Read More…]

Keir Starmer’s recent remark about the UK potentially becoming an “island of strangers” due to unchecked immigration has sparked a heated debate in British politics. Critics, including senior figures within the Labour Party, have drawn comparisons to Enoch Powell’s infamous “Rivers of Blood” speech, accusing Starmer of using divisive language.[Read More…]

Reform UK has accused the Labour Party of sounding “more like Reform than Reform,” criticizing Labour’s recent shift toward tougher immigration policies and rhetoric. The comment comes as Labour unveils proposals that closely resemble the hardline stances typically associated with right-wing parties, including stricter visa rules, reduced migration targets, and[Read More…]

Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s new immigration plan has triggered strong backlash, with critics branding it “spineless” and accusing him of adopting far-right rhetoric. The proposals include stricter visa rules, limits on family reunification, and tighter criteria for skilled worker admissions. Many opponents argue that these measures risk alienating immigrant communities[Read More…]

A recent GB News investigation has revealed serious shortcomings in the UK’s deterrent measures against illegal Channel crossings. Since 2018, more than 150,000 migrants have arrived via small boats, exceeding the population of cities like Blackpool and Cambridge. Despite government efforts to target human smuggling networks, the steady flow of[Read More…]

On May 13, 2025, German authorities took decisive action against the far-right Reichsbürger movement by banning its largest faction, Koenigreich Deutschland (Kingdom of Germany). This group, with around 6,000 members, has been accused of attempting to undermine the German state and promoting extremist ideologies, including antisemitic conspiracy theories. The group[Read More…]

Andrew Hamilton-Gray, the newly elected Leicestershire County councillor for Loughborough Northwest, is under fire after it emerged that he was previously dismissed from the police force for serious misconduct. In January 2024, Hamilton-Gray was found to have falsely reported himself as sick to travel to Spain and run private business[Read More…]

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing a wave of criticism following remarks about immigration in which he warned that Britain risks becoming an “island of strangers.” Former immigration minister Robert Jenrick echoed the sentiment, emphasizing concerns about the scale and pace of immigration, which he argued threatens social cohesion.[Read More…]