Despite frequent Russian attacks and blackouts in Kyiv, the National Opera of Ukraine continues to put out shows during the war ... Show more
Ukraine's National Opera continues to work in Kyiv amid war
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Japanese man appointed Ukraine national ballet’s new artistic director
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Quick Glance: Putin and China's President Xi Jinping meet in Uzbekistan for the first time since Russia's invasion.
- China and Russia are seeking a new world order.
- Since the outbreak of the Corona pandemic, China's leader, Xi Jinping, has kept a low profile on the international stage.
- According to Russia, the meeting between Putin and Xi Jinping will center on the Ukraine issue.
- According to Western observers, while China supports Russia, it is avoiding violations of UN sanctions in order to avoid being the focus of punitive actions itself.
A final ovation for ballet dancer Oleksandr Shapoval at the Kyiv Opera House.
He’d performed for 28 seasons before volunteering to fight in the east ... Show more
The National Opera of Ukraine has resumed its work in late May after Russian forces retreated from the north of the country ... Show more
Quick Glance: Posten bei Staatskonzernen: Gazprom confirms Schröder's nomination for Aufsichtsrat
- In his only interview with the "New York Times" since the start of the Ukraine crisis, Schröder left open the question of whether he will accept the nomination for the position of Chairman of the Security Council.
- Schröder is still a leading lobbyist for the Gazprom-owned companies Nord Stream and Nord Stream 2.
- Schröder has lost his previously held privileges as a result of his Russia engagement.
- The European Parliament will add Schröder to the list of sanctioned individuals.