Aleksandar Vucic says it is of ‘vital interest’ for Serbia to continue on a path to the European Union but reiterated it will not join NATO.

• February 3, 2023

As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 345th day, we take a look at the main developments.

• February 3, 2023

The Wagner Group, a Russian mercenary outfit, has become a major player in CAR, largely displacing former colonial power France.

• February 3, 2023

By Benyamin POGHOSYAN, PhD, Chairman, Center for Political and Economic Strategic Studies

On January 23, 2023, the Council of the European Union agreed to establish a civilian European Union Mission in Armenia (EUMA) under the Common Security and Defence Policy. The mission’s objective is to contribute to stability in the border areas of Armenia, build confidence on the ground, and ensure an environment conducive to normalization efforts between Armenia and Azerbaijan supported by the EU. EUMA will have an initial mandate of two years, and its operational headquarters will be in Armenia. The first EU mission was deployed in Armenia in late October 2022 for two months. On December 19, 2022, the mission left Armenia, but discussions were underway for the deployment of a new, longer, and larger mission. READ MORE

• February 2, 2023

The foreign minister’s trip to Eritrea comes as part of his Africa tour, which took him to South Africa, Angola and Eswatini.

• January 27, 2023

The International Atomic Energy Agency reported explosions near the Ukrainian nuclear power plant occupied by Russian forces.

• January 27, 2023

Former adviser to Russian President Vladimir Putin says NATO’s weapons deliveries could result in military retaliation against nations supplying them.

• January 27, 2023

Berlin and Washington are sending Leopard II and M1 Abrams models to Kyiv to support its fight against Russia.

• January 27, 2023