German Chancellor Friedrich Merc cautioned that Ukraine may need to accept territorial compromises in a future peace agreement with Russia, which could impact its aspirations for EU membership, emphasizing that quick accession is unrealistic while the country is still at war and underlining the necessity for Ukraine to meet strict criteria first. #Ukraine #EuropeanUnion #PeaceTalks #DE #UA #RU #HU #CY

Since February, Iran has significantly restricted maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial passage for global oil supplies, yet a superyacht linked to sanctioned Russian billionaire Alexey Mordashov has recently traversed this contentious route, raising questions about how it secured permission to do so amidst ongoing U.S.-Iran tensions. #Iran #OilTrade #Geopolitics #IR #RU #US #PK #OM #UA

The article reveals a disturbing online subculture where men encourage each other to drug and sexually assault women, sharing tips on evading accountability; highlighted by the case of Dominik Peliko, whose actions in a chat room facilitated the abuse of his ex-wife, and underscored by testimonies from survivors grappling with the enduring trauma tied to their experiences. #SexualViolence #OnlineAbuse #GenderInequality #DC #FR #PL #ES #GB #IT