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EXPLAINER: Will Sanctions Stop Russian Banker From Working in Washington’s IMF HQ?
Ksenia Yudaeva, a sanctioned Russian central banker advisor, has been appointed by Moscow as its executive director for Russia. How will the IMF and the US respond?
Dec. 23, 2024
Ukraine
Export Season 2024/25: How Much Grain, Oilseed Crops Ukraine Plans to Sell
Despite Russia’s war on Ukraine, it remains one of the world’s leading producers and suppliers of certain agricultural products.
Dec. 23, 2024
War in Ukraine
Ukraine Says Russia Provides North Korean Troops Fake Russian Military IDs
Ukraine’s Special Operation Forces seized three military IDs from North Korean soldiers without proper stamps or photos and their names were changed to Russian.
Dec. 23, 2024
War in Ukraine
Luxury Western Goods Line Russian Stores, Three Years Into Sanctions
The extent of sanctions busting remains evident in Moscow’s luxury stores.
Dec. 23, 2024
War in Ukraine
1,100 North Korean Casualties in Russia-Ukraine War: Seoul
South Korean military intelligence also suggests that the nuclear-armed North is “producing and providing self-destructible drones” to Russia to further aid Moscow’s fight against Ukraine.
Dec. 23, 2024
ISW Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, December 22, 2024
War in Ukraine - Latest update, key takeaways and map from the Institute for the Study of War on December, 22, 2024
Dec. 23, 2024
Top News
Nukes Nukes Nukes! Kremlin’s Hawk Medvedev Extensive 2024 Use of Nuclear Bluff
Dmitry Medvedev, deputy chairman of Russia’s Security Council, has threatened to nuke the West or Ukraine a total of 12 times this year, but none were launched – so far.
Dec. 23, 2024
Ukraine
OPINION: How I Helped NATO Destroy Ukraine’s Weapons
I oversaw NATO’s Trust Fund Project to destroy surplus weapons and munitions in Ukraine. If only we knew then what we know now.
Dec. 23, 2024
War in Ukraine
‘We Need to End That Horrible, Horrible War’ – Ukraine at War Update for Dec. 23
Over the weekend: Trump says Putin wants to meet ASAP to discuss ending the war; Slovak PM heads to the Kremlin on a surprise visit; and Ukraine appeals to UN after Russia accused of executing 5 POWS.
Dec. 23, 2024
Putin
OPINION: Can Putin Really Keep Russia’s Bases in Syria?
Neither the US nor Israel should help Putin out by providing the new Syrian government with a motive to allow him to keep his bases in Syria.
Dec. 22, 2024
NATO
Finland PM Says Russia ‘Permanent’ Threat to EU
Speaking to reporters after the meeting, the Finnish head of government said “the security situation has changed.”
Dec. 22, 2024
HUR
HUR Evacuates 34 People From Syria to Ukraine
Those evacuated include 31 Ukrainian citizens and three Syrian nationals, among whom were 15 children, Ukraine’s Defense Intelligence (HUR) said.
Dec. 22, 2024
Putin
Putin Vows ‘Destruction’ on Ukraine After Kazan Drone Attack
Putin fumes that Kyiv is hitting back and meting out the same sort of damaging punishment inside Russia as his missiles and drones continue to do in Ukraine.
Dec. 22, 2024
Putin
Firework Attacks in Russian Cities – Culprits Say Ukrainians Made Them Do It
Three attacks in Moscow and another in St. Petersburg on Saturday were aimed at shopping malls, post offices and a bank, causing panic and some damage.
Dec. 22, 2024
World Briefing: December 22, 2024
The world in focus, as seen by a Canadian leading global affairs analyst, writer and speaker, in his review of international media.
Dec. 22, 2024
Russia
OPINION: US Must Address Russian Disinformation to Strengthen US Election Integrity
In the face of evidence that Russia used social media platforms in attempt to influence the 2024 presidential election Congress and the US public must now address Moscow’s disinformation campaigns.
Dec. 22, 2024
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