War in Ukraine: Live Ticker +++ 07:27 The Left Party Gears up Against Arms Race Hysteria
BSW To Activate Against Excessive Military Buildup
In a bid to halt the escalating arms race, the left-leaning party coalition headed by Sahra Wagenknecht, popularly known as The Left Party, aims to rally and collaborate with like-minded individuals within the SPD (Social Democratic Party). According to a six-point paper released by the party's presidium during a retreat in Berlin, The Left Party intends to counteract the arms race hysteria and uphold Germany's refusal of the 5-percent NATO commitment – a stance similar to that of Spain.
Criticizing Germany's foreign policy for blindly following the United States' geopolitical interests, the party paper calls for a more balanced approach when engaging in diplomacy, especially with Russia. The proposed policy prioritizes efforts to achieve new arms control treaties, confidence-building measures, and the formation of a new European security architecture that encompasses Russia, emphasizing the importance of stability and peace.
06:49: Russian Sneak AttackRumor has it that Russia is attempting to export liquefied natural gas (LNG) once again. A report from Bloomberg claims that for the first time since October, an LNG ship has docked at the Arctic LNG 2 facility. As Russia’s largest anticipated LNG plant, Arctic LNG 2 was initially projected to produce nearly 20 million tons of LNG per year. Previously sanctioned by the U.S. Department of State in 2024, production was disrupted, and 13 ships from Russia’s shadow fleet have now gathered, supposedly aiming to dock at the LNG plant.
06:10: Russia's Looming ThreatFederal Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul brings attention to the ominous threat posed by Russia to Germany. He warns against underestimating this danger to German lives, peace, and freedom. The Russian invasion of Ukraine stands as the most significant security threat across Europe, topping the agenda of German foreign policy.
05:10: Nighttime Assault on UkraineOvernight, intense Russian air attacks have been reported across Ukraine, targeting areas far behind frontlines. Drones and long-range bombers were used, with reports of explosions and impacts in various locations. Although damage to critical infrastructure has been reported, casualties remain minimal so far. The deployment command of the Polish armed forces has activated fighter jets and ground-based air defense units in response to these attacks on western Ukraine.
03:20: Pope Urges Ukraine to Stay Strong in the Face of AdversityThe Pope expresses his support and prayers for Ukraine, encouraging the nation not to abandon faith in this ongoing conflict. He emphasizes the importance of trusting that God is with the people and granting them grace. Pope Francis also empathizes with the suffering families who have lost loved ones, prisoners, and war victims. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy acknowledges the Pope’s words, sympathy, and prayers while reiterating the need for the international community, including the Vatican, to take action to secure the release of Ukrainian prisoners of war.
01:03: Advance of Russian Drones and Imminent Rocket StrikesThe Ukrainian air force has alerted the population of potential drone attacks across the country. Sky-filled with the sound of air defense, explosions are also being reported in the eastern cities of Kharkiv and Dnipro. Most of the Russian combat drones appear to be heading westward, implying imminent rocket strikes from Russian strategic bombers and warships overnight.
23:50: Creative Collaboration Between Russia and North KoreaAccording to Russia’s Culture Minister Olga Lyubimova, cultural cooperation between Moscow and Pyongyang has reached unprecedented levels. Russian art turned up in North Korea with a 125-member delegation of artists, as the outcome of agreements signed between Russian President Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, which include a mutual defense pact[1].
22:20: Rapid Expansion of Bomber Plant in KazanSatellite images from Planet Labs show that Russia is swiftly expanding the Kazan aircraft factory, the only one in the country that produces and modernizes strategic bombers like the Tu-160M[1]. Recently constructed industrial halls include a new building over 320 meters long – equivalent to three football fields – likely related to losses from Ukrainian drone attacks. Additionally, the plant also provides machinery for the Russian military and government flights.
21:20: Post-War Elections in PreparationThe Ukrainian parliament is currently working on a bill for elections to be held after the suspension of martial law. Parliament Speaker Ruslan Stefanchuk disclosed that they are developing multiple alternative scenarios to ensure the right to vote for citizens, as the Ukrainian constitution lacks clarity on election details once martial law ends. Elections in Ukraine have been on hold since the start of the Russian invasion, with President Zelenskyy openly expressing a willingness to step down after a peace agreement[1][2].
19:58: No Meeting Between Zelensky and FicoSlovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has rejected an official meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Fico comments that a meeting with Zelenskyy would be pointless because he hates him, stemming from tense diplomatic relations between Ukraine and Slovakia[1]. However, recent events suggest that member states within the European Union should refrain from abrupt policy changes, as they may delay or jeopardize the adoption of EU sanctions against Russia[1].
Politics: An Unstable EU?Rising tensions within the European Union stem from Slovakia blocking a new EU sanctions package against Russia alongside Hungary, posing potential jeopardy to these sanctions. Furthermore, it remains to be seen whether Ukraine can maintain good relations with Poland’s new pro-nationalist president, Karol Nawrocki, after victory in the recent elections[1][2].
[1] Source: ntv.de[2] Source: dpa/rts/AFP
Tags: Ukraine, War, Military, NATO, Russia, Cyberwar, Attack, Volodymyr Zelensky, Vladimir Putin, Wars and Conflicts, War Crimes, Politics.
The Left Party, in response to Germany's foreign policy following the United States' geopolitical interests, is proposing an employment policy focused on diplomacy. This employment policy, as outlined in a six-point paper, aims to counteract the arms race hysteria, uphold Germany's refusal of the 5-percent NATO commitment, and prioritize new arms control treaties, confidence-building measures, and the formation of a new European security architecture that encompasses Russia.
In the realm of general news, politics, and war-and-conflicts, tensions within the European Union are rising, as Slovakia blocks a new EU sanctions package against Russia alongside Hungary. This unstable political climate may jeopardize the adoption of EU sanctions against Russia and could potentially strain relations between Ukraine and Poland's new pro-nationalist president, Karol Nawrocki.
