Western countries
Coverage of Western countries in the Nexus archive.
- Lukashenko Says Belarus Won't Fight in Ukraine – But Blames West for Fueling War
Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko stated Belarusian troops will not be sent to fight in Ukraine, while accusing the West of prolonging the war through an international 'war party.' He also claimed the EU is pursuing militarization and that Belarus faces hybrid attacks from Western countries.
- Former Saudi intelligence chief urges stronger GCC unity
Prince Turki al-Faisal urges Gulf states to establish a joint defense network to strengthen regional security, criticizes Iran's regional ambitions and support for groups like Hezbollah and the Houthis, and calls on Israel to stop land seizures and Western countries to cease military backing.
- Putin slams Western sanctions as damaging to the global economy
Russian President Vladimir Putin criticized Western sanctions at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, arguing they harm the global economy and erode trust in Western currencies. He highlighted the growing economic role of developing countries and Russia's macroeconomic stability amid the Ukraine conflict.
- Putin slams Western sanctions as damaging to the global economy
Russian President Vladimir Putin criticized Western sanctions at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, stating they harm the global economy and erode trust in the dollar and euro. He emphasized Russia's opportunities in a multipolar world and highlighted the forum's attendance by leaders from Saudi Arabia, Uzbekistan, Tanzania, and China.
- Putin slams Western sanctions as damaging to the global economy
Russian President Vladimir Putin criticizes Western sanctions, stating that developing countries now play a more significant role in the global economy while Western countries' output has decreased.
- Ghana hosts 4th African inter-Parliamentary conference on family values
Ghana is hosting the 4th African inter-Parliamentary conference on family values a week after passing a bill to criminalise LGBTQ activities. The country’s speaker of Parliament accused Western nations of using aid money to pressure Ghana against protecting its traditional values.
- PM in Muslim-majority Senegal condemns Western 'tyranny' for 'imposing homosexuality on the rest of the world'
Senegal's Prime Minister has criticized Western nations for what he characterizes as imposing homosexuality globally, reflecting tensions over LGBTQ+ rights advocacy in a Muslim-majority country. The statement reflects broader geopolitical and cultural disagreements between Western and African nations on social policy issues.
- Putin's nuclear build-up on NATO's doorstep: Russia transports nukes to Belarus as allies rehearse strikes on the West
Russia is transporting nuclear weapons to Belarus and conducting military exercises simulating strikes against Western targets. This represents an escalation of nuclear posturing near NATO's borders as tensions between Russia and the West remain high.
- Putin's nuclear build-up on NATO's doorstep: Russia transports nukes to Belarus as allies rehearse strikes on the West
Russia is transporting nuclear weapons to Belarus and conducting military exercises rehearsing strikes against Western targets. This represents a significant escalation of nuclear deployment on NATO's borders.
- Why India’s RSS is lobbying the West amid attacks on minorities at home
India's RSS is conducting lobbying efforts in Western countries amid rising hate speech against religious minorities in India. Experts characterize this as damage control by the far-right organization to improve its international image while persecution of minorities continues domestically.
- Outrage after photo shows Israeli soldier smashing Jesus statue in Lebanon
An Israeli soldier was photographed smashing a Jesus statue in Lebanon, sparking outrage. Social media users criticized Western inaction regarding attacks on religious symbols and sites by Israeli forces and settlers.