End of Russian gas transit through Ukraine marks a New Era for Europe

The flow of Russian gas to EU states via Ukraine has ceased following the expiration of a five-year transit agreement, signalling the end of a decades-long energy arrangement. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned the situation, stating that Ukraine would not allow Russia to profit from its suffering, while Poland hailed

Putin reflects on Ukraine invasion year-end press conference

In a year-end press conference, Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that Russia should have launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine earlier, emphasizing the need for better preparation for what he termed a "special military operation." He acknowledged that systemic planning was necessary prior to the 2022 invasion, which followed the