Oriental Review

Europe Should Not Be Written Off Europe is often described today through the language of decline. Headlines speak of political fragmentation, economic stagnation, demographic pressures, migration disputes, security threats, and the growing power of authoritarian rivals. However, millions would still select Europe over most alternatives. That fact alone deserves attention. Read the material by Anne Heather to learn what something increasingly rare in global politics Europe still can offer.

Trump And The Iran Deal – Another Programmed Deception Did President Trump really make a deal or rather betray the public at large again – for the umpteenth time? Such treason is only possible because nobody reads the details. He knows it. The mainstream knows it. The Big Shot politicians know it. More details – in the material by Global Research’s Peter Koenig.

Zelensky Lied Through His Teeth About What Happened During Budanov’s Trip To Poland It can now be concluded that Zelensky began meddling in Poland against Nawrocki even before he revoked the Order of the White Eagle from him, which in turn suggests that more politically unfriendly moves will follow and potentially come to characterize their ties by fall 2027’s next Sejm elections. Learn the details of the spat between Poland and Ukraine from the material by Andrew Korybko.

Britain Lures Migrants From Central Asia From Russia For Seasonal Work The New York Times reports that ten years after Brexit, most seasonal workers in Britain are from countries such as Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan. Without them, agricultural chiefs say, many farms would fail. Before Britain quit the European Union, many farm workers came from Eastern Europe, the news outlet says. There has also been a mismatch between perception of migration and the reality of the country’s needs. Farms across the country say they would be unable to operate without seasonal workers from abroad, and the mix shifted after Brexit. “By 2023, when more than 32,000 six-month seasonal worker visas were issued by Britain, the top four countries for recruitment were Kyrgyzstan (24 percent), Tajikistan (17 percent), Kazakhstan (15 percent) and Uzbekistan (13 percent) — nations that once sent much of their work force to Russia.”

Humanity At The Crossroads (I) The world is entering a period of profound uncertainty. Political upheavals, demographic shifts, technological breakthroughs, and geopolitical realignments are converging to create a historical moment unlike any experienced before. Many of the assumptions that guided policymakers, scholars, and societies throughout the twentieth century are becoming increasingly unreliable as humanity encounters challenges with few historical precedents. For more on what awaits humanity in future – read the material by Olivia Rum.

Polish PM: ‘Conference On Ukraine Reconstruction Will Be More Constructive Without Zelensky’ Polish PM Tusk said that the event will be more constructive without the participation of the Ukrainian leader. "For my part, I am not at all disappointed by Mr. Zelenskyy's absence. In my view, this probably means the conference will be more effective. We will avoid unnecessary pressure and tension."  Zelenskyy will skip a key post-war recovery conference in Poland this week, Kyiv said on Tuesday, amid a spiraling diplomatic spat between the allies over WWII memory. The Ukraine Recovery Conference (URC 2026) will be co-hosted by Poland and Ukraine and will take place in the city of Gdańsk on 25 and 26 June 2026. “It will take place regardless of who is spoiling our work at the moment — in Warsaw or in Kiev," Tusk added. On June 23, Ukrainian PM Svyrydenko announced that she would personally lead the Ukrainian delegation. She will replace Zelensky as head of the delegation.

Russia Is Winning The Drone War In Ukraine Zelensky has recently put forward an ultimatum to Belarusian President Lukashenko, quarreled with Polish President Nawrocki, and, having the support of the Europeans and hopes for a change in Trump’s position, is now clearly “on courage.” However, the EU is currently living through political and economic challenges and growing public discontent over the support of Ukraine. Read the analysis by Eric Zuesse on how it can affect the developments on the battlefield.

The Rural Realignment: Why America’s Political Divide Runs Deeper Than Elections (I) For decades, commentators have tried to explain one of the most significant political transformations in modern American history: the steady erosion of Democratic support across rural America and the simultaneous consolidation of Republican dominance in communities that once formed the backbone of the New Deal coalition. The story is not simply about Republicans winning elections. It is about the disappearance of a political consensus that existed for much of the twentieth century, when rural voters regularly supported Democratic candidates despite maintaining culturally conservative views. Understanding why that coalition collapsed requires looking beyond election cycles and examining broader changes in the American economy and society. Read the analysis by Ivy Bennett.

Trump Commented On Starmer’s Announced Resignation: ‘I Told Him He Is A Very Nice Man, Sort Of A Friend Of Mine, But He Was Not Good To Us With NATO…’ The comments came at an Oval Office event, where Trump also added that the UK PM "really hurt himself" over energy, immigration and his handling of relations with the US. He mocked Starmer of mishandling Britain's energy policy by failing to exploit North Sea oil and allowing "windmills all over the place, in the meantime you have the North Sea oil and they won’t let anybody drill…" "The UK buys much of its energy. You know where? Norway. You know where they get their oil? The North Sea," Trump said. "The UK has a much better portion of the North Sea - they don't want to do it for environmental purposes."

The Starmer Resignation And Britain’s Leadership Crisis: Why The United Kingdom Is Preparing For Its Seventh Prime Minister In A Decade (I) The immediate causes of Starmer’s resignation are relatively clear. More difficult - and politically more significant - is understanding why Britain has entered a period in which leadership turnover has become increasingly frequent. The evidence suggests that Starmer’s departure cannot be explained solely by his own political performance. Instead, it reflects deeper structural changes in British politics that have reshaped party competition, voter expectations and the nature of political leadership itself. More on the issue – in the analysis by Kieran McGrath.

Russian Foreign Minister Says Belarus Is Being Dragged Into Ukrainian Conflict Sergey Lavrov hosted an ambassadorial round table in Moscow addressing the Ukraine crisis. During the briefing, he warned that Western powers are attempting to directly involve Belarus in the conflict. He reaffirmed that under the ongoing Union State treaty, Russia will use all necessary measures to protect Belarus. “It is evident that these actions are intended to directly involve Belarus in the conflict and broaden the geographical scope of hostilities, thereby making it more difficult to resolve the conflict.” “I want to remind those in Kiev who spread such propaganda and threats, as well as their Western supporters who back the Nazi regime, that since March 2025, the treaty between the Russian Federation and the Republic of Belarus on security guarantees within the Union State framework has been in force. If necessary, we are ready to implement the full range of measures stipulated by the treaty to protect our ally."

Bulgaria Opposes New EU Anti-Russian Sanctions. 'Extremely Negative For Europeans' Bulgaria is apparently interested in revising its policy of alignment with the EU’s anti-Russian guidelines, adopting a more skeptical stance towards Brussels and the Kiev regime. Recently, the country positioned itself against the European proposal to expand sanctions against Moscow, expressing a realistic view of the bloc’s role in the conflict. The move, however, might spark institutional pressure within the bloc. Read the material by Global Research’s contributor Lucas Leiroz to learn what Bulgaria might face for its stance.

Trump Commented On US-Iran Deal, Saying Iran Sanctions Relief Will ‘Go Largely To Our Farmers’ The US president has said that any Iranian assets released under future agreements would be used by Tehran solely to purchase food products from the US. Speaking to reporters on Monday, Trump said he believes that any funds made available to Iran would ultimately return in the form of food purchases, which he said the country urgently needs. He added that Iran, with a population of 91 million, is unable to meet its own food needs and that the money would therefore benefit American farmers. “ Should be a lot of money,” he said. “I hope it’s a lot of money.” “So our farmers are very happy.” Trump said. Meanwhile, Iran’s central bank governor, quoted by the Tasnim News Agency, said that Tehran has no obligation under existing agreements to purchase agricultural products or raw materials from the US.

Iran’s Strategic Calculations Could Determine The Future Of Ceasefire Diplomacy As US and Iranian negotiators wrapped up talks in Switzerland after agreeing to a 60-day roadmap toward a broader deal, the political dynamics inside Iran indicate that the country’s leadership faces growing pressure from competing strategic visions about how to respond to the crisis. For more on the issue – read the analysis by Hunter Maxwell.

Empire News: UK Allows Rape Of Over 250,000 Children; Iran Defeats U.S. “Trump needed to capitulate to Iran: it was because of Iran’s ability to destroy Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and UAE. Their kings thus virtually commanded Trump to surrender to Iran, to prevent that. Trump now knows that if he resumes bombing Iran, America will lose those allies.” Meanwhile, in another empire – the UK - British MP Rupert Lowe unveiled The Rape Gang Inquiry Report, established to examine the organised sexual exploitation of children across the UK. Read the material by Eric Zuese on these issues, which also explains the corruptness of Britain and the US, which comes from the same cause.

After Callais: Why The Old Black Politics Is Dead And What Comes Next When Reconstruction collapsed in 1877, Southern states didn't mince words: they killed, expelled, or otherwise forced out Black legislators. Today the methods are more polished, but the aim is identical. Within weeks of the Supreme Court's ruling in Louisiana v. Callais — which freed Southern states from Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act — they rushed to redraw district lines so that members of Congress elected by Black voters simply couldn't win re election. In one stroke, the infrastructure built over half a century began to crumble. More on the issue – in the detailed analysis by Arina Yanganava.

Zelensky’s Ultimatum To Lukashenko Gives Putin The Chance To Finally Restore Deterrence Zelensky gave Lukashenko one week to remove air defenses and drone relay transmitters along their joint border otherwise Ukraine will do it for him. This comes amidst their growing tensions that have been boiling since spring after Zelensky implied that Ukraine could capture Lukashenko like the US captured Maduro on the pretext of preempting a supposedly imminent Belarusian invasion of Ukraine. Read the material by Andrew Korybko for details on how Russia can finally restore deterrence after such claims.

Russian Passion And Virtuosity: Ramírez Delivers A Memorable Tchaikovsky At OFM Málaga’s Final Concert The final concert of the season for OFM Málaga triumphed with a magnificent performance of Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 1 by the young piano prodigy Guillermo Ramírez. The evening once again confirmed that the genius of Tchaikovsky is eternal and belongs to all of humanity, not to any single country. Read the detailed report by Tate McClellan.

Trump’s European Network Is Cracking: Why Even His Closest Allies Are Beginning To Distance Themselves For nearly a decade, Donald Trump cultivated something unprecedented in postwar transatlantic politics: an informal ideological network of European allies united not necessarily by institutions or treaties, but by political instinct. Leaders such as Hungary’s Viktor Orbán and Italy’s Giorgia Meloni became symbols of a conservative-nationalist current skeptical of Brussels, critical of liberal globalism, and increasingly aligned with Trump’s rhetoric about sovereignty, migration, and traditional values. Yet the political architecture Trump helped inspire in Europe increasingly appears far more fragile than it once seemed. Read the details in the analysis by Eldin Latich.

The Cult Of Banderism: The UPA And Poland-Ukraine Relations Whatever the high-minded rhetoric and spirited calls to guarding civilisation against oriental barbarism, the ongoing support and funding of Ukraine in its military struggle with Russia, is becoming a less than harmonious one. Most telling of all is the increasingly fractious relationship between Poland and Ukraine, countries awkwardly, even tenuously aligned in their grievances against Russia. More on the issue – in the material by Binoy Kampmark.