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Putin's troop call-up will prolong but not win war: experts
Putin's troop call-up will prolong but not win war: experts
by  AFP

Western experts predicted Wednesday that Russian President Vladimir Putin's new troop mobilization would prolong the war but not change the balance on the ground, and warned against downplaying his renewed nuclear threat. Mick Ryan, a retired Australian general and defense analyst, says Putin still wants to "prolong the war and out-wait western nations."

Truss at UN vows UK military aid 'until Ukraine prevails'
Truss at UN vows UK military aid 'until Ukraine prevails'
by  AFP

British Prime Minister Liz Truss vowed Wednesday before the United Nations to keep up military aid to war-ravaged Ukraine until it triumphs against Russia. "At this crucial moment in the conflict, I pledge that we will sustain or increase our military support to Ukraine for as long as it takes."

About 200 pilot whales perish on Australian beach
About 200 pilot whales perish on Australian beach
by  AFP

About 200 pilot whales have perished after being stranded on an exposed, surf-swept beach on the rugged west coast of Tasmania, Australian rescuers said Thursday. "The environmental conditions, the surf out there on the exposed west coast, Ocean Beach, is certainly taking its toll on the animals."

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