Category: Russia

  • ICC Under Fire: U.S. and Russia Challenge Court’s Authority

    ICC Under Fire: U.S. and Russia Challenge Court’s Authority

    The head of the International Criminal Court (ICC), Judge Tomoko Akane, is upset with the United States and Russia for interfering with the court’s work. She called their actions terrible and compared them to terrorizing the ICC.

    U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham, whose party will control Congress soon, called the ICC a “dangerous joke” and said anyone who tries to help the ICC will face sanctions. He got angry after the ICC decided to issue arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his former defense minister for serious crimes during the ongoing conflict in Gaza. This is the first time the ICC has gone after a leader from a major Western ally.

    The ICC is struggling because it doesn’t have its own police and relies on countries to carry out its arrest orders. Some countries, like France, say they will think about the legal protections Netanyahu might have before acting. Austria said it would follow the warrant reluctantly, while Hungary expressed support for Israel instead of the ICC.

    Global legal expert Janina Dill warned that these threats could hurt international justice efforts. Meanwhile, Karim Khan, the ICC’s chief prosecutor, is facing serious personal allegations. He is accused of trying to pressure a coworker into a relationship. An investigation is starting, but it’s uncertain if this will be discussed at the ICC meeting.

    The ICC was created in 2002 to bring people who commit terrible crimes to justice, but it has faced criticism for not being effective and not being able to capture wanted leaders.

  • Elizaveta Krivonogikh: Putin’s Secret Daughter in Hiding In Paris Amid Russia Ukrain War

    Elizaveta Krivonogikh: Putin’s Secret Daughter in Hiding In Paris Amid Russia Ukrain War

    Elizaveta Krivonogikh, a 21-year-old girl who many believe is the secret daughter of Russian President Vladimir Putin, has been living in Paris under a fake name since the war in Ukraine started. She now goes by the name Luiza Rozova and is pretending to be related to a friend of her father’s who has passed away.

    Before the war, Elizaveta was very active on social media in Russia. However, she disappeared just days before Russia attacked Ukraine. Her mother, Svetlana Krivonogikh, used to be Putin’s girlfriend. Now, Svetlana is a wealthy businesswoman, owning parts of a big bank and a famous strip club in St. Petersburg.

    Elizaveta and her mother are reportedly using the last name Rudnova. There are also claims that Putin has two other sons, who are living in quiet luxury and staying out of the spotlight.

    An investigation found out that Elizaveta, now called Luiza, was once a student at the Paris School of Management and Arts but is no longer attending. She holds a passport that identifies her as Elizaveta Olegovna Rudnova, with her birthday listed as March 3, 2003.

  • Putin Talks About Trump: A Shocking Election and Concerns for Safety

    Putin Talks About Trump: A Shocking Election and Concerns for Safety

    Russian President Vladimir Putin recently praised U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, calling him smart and experienced. However, he shared concerns over Trump’s safety, especially after two serious attempts on his life.

    In July, Trump was hurt in a shooting in Pennsylvania. Later, in September, a man faced charges for trying to shoot Trump while he was at a golf course in Florida. Speaking in Kazakhstan after a meeting, Putin expressed his disbelief about how the U.S. election turned out. He criticized the harsh ways some people fought against Trump during the campaign, including the assassination attempts.

    Putin mentioned he felt bad for Trump’s family, who faced a lot of unfair criticism from opponents. He said such behavior was shocking, stating even criminals in Russia wouldn’t go that far.

    Also, Putin commented on the Biden administration’s support for Ukraine in the war, suggesting it might either help or hurt Trump’s situation. But he was hopeful that Trump would find a way to handle things, adding that Moscow is open to talking.

  • Russian Air Strikes Kill 19 Civilians in Aleppo

    Russian Air Strikes Kill 19 Civilians in Aleppo

    On Thursday, Russian air strikes hit the Aleppo countryside in Syria, resulting in the deaths of 19 innocent people, according to a monitor group. Rami Abdel Rahman, who leads the Observatory, reported that these attacks came during a time of fierce fighting between Syrian forces and rebel groups in the northwest region, where rebels had launched a significant offensive. Additionally, one more civilian lost their life in shelling by the Syrian army the day before.