«The drones were lining up in combat formation,» Dmitry Peskov emphasized

The sources said, some in the Trump world are «delusional in thinking they can anoint someone in Ukraine to be their partner and to electorally succeed in the short-to-medium term whenever elections take place»

«The topic of continuing military assistance to Kiev is very important, it was indeed discussed yesterday,» Dmitry Peskov told reporters

«So far, this strong determination of the two presidents is probably the best guarantee that everyone will follow this path, both in America and in Russia,» Dmitry Peskov told reporters

According to Dmitry Peskov, the strikes that Kiev carried out on energy facilities on Wednesday are «the best evidence of that»

Once considered an issue of the past, conscription has increasingly made its way back onto European, EU and global policy agendas in recent years, mainly since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022. As EU defence policy has steadily progressed, with new procurement initiatives and defence industry reinforcement, a parallel discussion on the EU's armed forces is evolving in the context of the EU's common security and defence policy (CSDP). Europe's civilian and military preparedness and readiness has also come under the spotlight recently, as highlighted by the report presented in October 2024 by former Finnish President Sauli Niinistö. Opinion polls in some Member States also show growing support for the reintroduction of national service or conscription. Mounting threats to European security, fears of transatlantic disengagement, as well as the position of the new United States administration and potential peace plans for Ukraine involving the presence of European troops, has raised awareness of the need to ready Member States' armed forces for the most extreme military contingencies. The conscription landscape across the EU is diverse. National defence is primarily carried out by professional armed forces, but conscription is becoming increasingly relevant. Some EU countries retained conscription practices beyond the end of the Cold War, while others reintroduced conscription modalities following Russia's 2022 invasion. Peacetime conscription policies differ among Member States in, among other things, the number of conscripts, the length of service, the level of compensation provided, and the size of the reserve forces. The Niinistö report underscored the potential importance of conscription in developing a holistic 'total defence' concept that connects military and civil defence, while promoting a 'whole-of-society' approach to crisis response and preparedness. It also proposes increasing structured exchanges between Member States to identify national service and conscription model best practices, potentially facilitated by the EU. Some experts have highlighted the benefits of implementing conscription, while others are sceptical of poorly trained and ill-equipped conscript armies. The European Parliament has repeatedly underlined the limited number of personnel devoted to CSDP missions and operations, highlighting issues related to force generation. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

In this paper, we propose and analyse four scenarios of a second Trump administration’s economic policy and its impact on Europe, ranging all the way from moderate tariffs to full trade war, a full multilateral breakdown with the US leaving the IMF down to a more cooperative exchange rate realignment agreement. We assess two trade scenarios quantitatively and outline broader policy shocks and their economic consequences. Our findings highlight significant challenges for the ECB, requiring responses to trade disruptions, financial instability, and potential global economic reordering. We offer specific policy recommendations for the ECB to navigate these uncertainties. This document was provided by the Economic Governance and EMU Scrutiny Unit at the request of the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs (ECON) ahead of the Monetary Dialogue with the ECB President on 20 March 2025. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

In response to a question, the US president confirmed that it had not been made public before

Top stories from the Russian press on Wednesday, March 19th

It is reported that the Kiev regime launched a deliberate attack by three fixed-wing UAVs on an energy infrastructure facility located at the Kavkazskaya station (the Krasnodar Region)

Associate research fellow with the Institute of Russian, Eastern European and Central Asian Studies at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences Yang Jin is skeptical that any substantial results will be reached after the phone call, as many details needed to be discussed

According to the Moldovan media, the European Union has decided to deploy armored personnel carriers and air defense systems in Moldova

Bill Gates, former Microsoft CEO, discussed India's healthcare advancements with Union minister JP Nadda. Key areas included maternal health, immunisation, and sanitation. Gates praised India's efforts in medical cost reduction and accessible healthcare solutions globally, highlighting AI's role in future collaboration with the India AI Mission.

Delhi's Anti-Corruption Branch (ACB) has taken legal action against AAP leader Satyendar Jain for alleged corruption in a Rs 571 crore CCTV project. Jain is accused of waiving Rs 16 crore in penalties for Bharat Electronics Limited in exchange for a Rs 7 crore bribe. The project faced repeated delays and issues with camera functionality.

The African state’s government says an Al-Shabaab attack on the leader’s motorcade has killed civilians Read Full Article at RT.com

Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams have spent nine months in space instead of the originally planned eight days Read Full Article at RT.com

The Ukrainian military allegedly attacked an energy site deep inside Russia after Moscow announced a pause on long-range strikes Read Full Article at RT.com

France-based Malawian football star Tabitha Chawinga played a pivotal role in Olympique Lyonnais’ 2-0 win over Bayern Munich in the UEFA Women’s Champions League on Tuesday. Chawinga broke the deadlock in the 35th minute, capitalizing on a defensive blunder by Bayern’s Linda Sembrant to charge forward and slot the ball home. Her commanding display earned […] The post Malawian Shines in Lyon’s Women’s Champions League Victory appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Rural farmers in Malawi are finding themselves in desperate situations, forcing them to sell their unharvested maize at prices as low as K20,000 per 50-kilogramme (kg) bag. Despite expectations of a good harvest, financial struggles are pushing many into early sales, often at the mercy of vendors offering far below market value. Farmers in Nathenje […] The post SHOCKER! Farmers Selling Unharvested Maize at as low as K20,000 per 50kg Bag appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

«It's the closest we can get to experiencing the conditions of actual warfare,» said Corporal (CPL) Dhinesh Raj Jayaprakasam, one of over 3,000 military personnel who have passed through the gates of Safti City since it opened for training last October. CPL Dhinesh Raj was speaking to the media on the sidelines of the phase one launch of Safti City which is now equipped with realistic infrastructure for training including an integrated transport hub with an MRT station, a bus interchange as well as drainage systems. Safti City is a military compound located along Old Choa Chu Kang Road. This 23-year-old NSF shared on Thursday (March 13) that his experience so far has been fruitful, explaining that he had trained in a different area which wasn't as realistic. «It really forces us to follow our drills and all of that, so it was a good experience for us,» he added.

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor evaded questions on his comments appreciating PM Narendra Modi's role in fostering peace between Russia and Ukraine. Tharoor admitted his initial criticism of India's neutral stance was misplaced, acknowledging India's balanced approach has allowed significant diplomatic engagements with both nations' leaders.

Jagjit Singh Dallewal, a 70-year-old cancer-stricken Punjab farmer, has been on a fast-unto-death for months advocating for farmers' right to a legally guaranteed minimum support price (MSP). He arrived in an ambulance for the seventh round of talks with Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan. This meeting attempts to find a solution regarding MSP assurance and related financial calculations.

Union minister Jitendra Singh said the four Gaganyaan astronauts are being kept away from the public to avoid distractions during training. These astronauts are test pilots from the Indian Air Force.

The RSS has distanced itself from the controversy over demands to demolish Aurangzeb's tomb in Khultabad. Recent violent clashes between groups resulted in curfews being imposed. Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis warned against glorifying Aurangzeb, citing the unrest and the impact of a related film.

[UNFPA] «Life is dangerous for women in this camp,» said Mariam Zakaria, 32, who recently fled brutal violence and conflict in Sudan, returning to the Central African Republic, her home country. «If you want to work, someone might not hire you unless they can take advantage of you. And if a woman doesn't accept, her children will get nothing to eat.»

The new tech could either use super high-resolution cameras to photograph subjects through their windscreens or have them look at a roadside camera to verify their identity against their documents.

Dame Siobhain McDonagh was driving along a residential street when a man on a moped stopped right in front her, forcing her to slam on the breaks.

NASA's stranded astronauts have finally returned to Earth after spending nine grueling months on the International Space Station (ISS).

Edward Spencer, 19, made the pledge to Matilda Seccombe's father before the collision, which happened just five weeks after he passed his test.

Despite a five-year investigation, police are under fire for failing to find the £4.8 million sculpture or track down the bullion merchants feared to have melted it down.

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