The Kremlin may have been trying to undermine the ICJ's authority by making it a venue for specious legal arguments, say authorities.
Ignoring pressure from Washington, chancellor seeks Beijing's embrace.
By purchasing Iranian oil, Beijing is helping disrupt the trade on which its economy depends.
The German chancellor is driven by a deep-seated fear of Russia and a desire to be seen as a “peace chancellor.”
Moscow's espionage coup has divided Western allies, discredited Scholz and hampered Kyiv's push for weapons.
Kurz was forced to resign in 2021 amid a flurry of accusations of corruption.
Critics say the push to remove UAE from a list of wayward jurisdictions was driven by political considerations.
German leaders fear confronting Putin's menace without the protection of America's nuclear umbrella.
Washington's track record suggests it's better at fighting wars than dealing with what follows.
Europe might finally get real about defending itself now the Republican frontrunner is inviting Putin to attack some of America's NATO allies.