This week’s political agenda was shaped by Russian President Vladimir Putin’s new statements justifying the war in Ukraine as a struggle for sovereignty and peaceful, creative labor. The Kremlin’s ongoing narratives and international reactions are examined.
In the US, various scenarios for a possible military operation against Venezuela are being considered amid heightened tensions with Russia and China. According to the New York Times, possible options include airstrikes and special forces aimed at changing the Caracas regime, with a focus on legal justifications and the control of Venezuela's vast oil resources.
The Ukrainian parliament (Verkhovna Rada) faces criticism amid a scandal involving state subsidies to oligarchs for transportation, raising issues of corruption, the influence of oligarchs in the financial sector, and the impact on the national budget.
Negotiations continue among Belgium, the European Commission, and Ukraine regarding the use of frozen Russian assets (up to €140 billion) to aid Ukraine’s economic recovery. The EU seeks a workable formula, balancing security, legal safeguards, and financial mechanisms.
In America, political confrontation intensifies as a young, left-wing socialist wins the New York mayoral election, highlighting new trends within the Democratic Party and the approaching national elections. Experts are analyzing the implications for the ongoing contest with the politics of Donald Trump.
Information security issues and the importance of supporting independent Ukrainian content online are also discussed.
