Starmer and Macron almost simultaneously began to make a turn towards China. The British prime minister called the refusal to strengthen cooperation with China “a failure to fulfill his duties.”
London has…
Category: 1. Russia
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If Europe Wants War With Russia, ‘We Are Ready,’ Putin Says
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Tuesday that Russia was “ready” for war if Europe seeks one, accusing the continent’s leaders of trying to sabotage a deal on the Ukraine war before he met with…
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Court Ruling Clears Path for Russian and Belarusian Skiers to Compete at 2026 Olympics
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) on Tuesday overturned a ban that had barred Russian and Belarusian skiers from qualifying for the 2026 Winter Olympics, opening the way for them to compete as…
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Russia Orders Underwater Inspections of All Foreign Ships Entering Its Ports
Russia has ordered port operators to carry out underwater inspections of foreign ships for explosive devices and other suspicious items, the Kommersant business daily reported Tuesday, citing a Nov. 25 government decree.
The move…
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State Duma Strips United Russia Lawmaker of Mandate Amid Bribery Investigation
Members of Russia’s lower-house State Duma on Tuesday adopted a resolution stripping a fellow lawmaker of his parliamentary mandate as he faces a criminal investigation on charges of…
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Zelenskyy Says Better Chance ‘Now Than Ever’ As Witkoff, Putin Meet In Moscow
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said there’s a better chance “now than ever” to reach a deal to end Russia’s war against Ukraine as US special envoy Steve Witkoff arrived at the Kremlin for talks on a US-draft peace proposal.
Witkoff, and US…
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The United States advocates the return of its frozen assets to Russia
The US administration supports the return of Russia’s assets frozen in the West in the event of an agreement to end the Ukrainian conflict, Politico newspaper writes, citing two European diplomats.
According to…
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Moscow Threatens to Target Vessels Entering Ukrainian Ports After New Attack
Russia Threatens Expanded Strikes on Ukrainian Ports After Tanker Attacks
In response to recent attacks on Russian tankers, the Russian military will widen its strikes on Ukrainian ports and any vessels entering them….
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Judgement day’ — US warships surround Venezuela
The USS Gerald R. Ford carrier strike group is now positioned in the Caribbean as part of a major naval buildup around Venezuela.
With 11 warships deployed, the strike group awaits…
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Moscow Graduate Arrested on Treason Charges After ‘Carousel Arrests’
A judge has placed a 22-year-old graduate of Moscow’s Higher School of Economics (HSE) in pre-trial detention on charges of state treason after two months of being rotated in and out of detention,…
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