Azerbaijan Expels 2 French Diplomats Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty
Day: December 26, 2023
In the escalation of tensions between Ukraine and Russia, a Ukrainian strike has reportedly damaged a Russian warship in the Crimean region, resulting in one fatality and several injuries. The Ministry of Defense (MoD) from both nations is actively monitoring and providing updates on the situation.
According to civilian authorities in Feodosia, a coastal town in Crimea, one person was killed as a result of the strike, and multiple individuals have sustained injuries.
The strike targeted a Russian warship, leading to a cascade of events that have raised concerns about the potential for further hostilities in the already volatile region.
The Ukrainian Ministry of Defense has claimed responsibility for the attack, asserting that it was a defensive measure in response to perceived threats posed by Russian military movements in the area. Ukrainian officials argue that their actions were taken to safeguard the sovereignty and security of their nation.
Conversely, the Russian Ministry of Defense has condemned the strike as an unprovoked act of aggression, labeling it a violation of international law. The Russian government contends that its naval activities in the Black Sea are within the bounds of established agreements and were not intended to provoke conflict.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delineated three key prerequisites for peace in the region in an op-ed published on Monday. Netanyahu, writing in The Wall Street Journal, emphasized the need for the destruction of Hamas, the demilitarization of Gaza, and the initiation of a deradicalization process within Palestinian society.
Netanyahu…