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War in Ukraine
EXPLAINED: What Do Russians Really Think About the War in Ukraine?
Public polls recently conducted in Russia have come up with some seemingly contradictory results – Russians say they want peace, but they also support the “special military operation” in Ukraine.
Jan. 12, 2024
Ukraine
Sunak, in Kyiv, Unveils ‘Unprecedented’ Aid Package for Ukraine
The aid includes the “single largest package of drones given to Ukraine by any nation.”
Jan. 12, 2024
War in Ukraine
Russia’s ‘Walter White’ Pardoned and Made Deputy Head of Leningrad NGO
Nicknamed for the lead character in Breaking Bad, the notorious drug dealer and his wife were arrested and imprisoned in 2018 for making and selling amphetamines.
Jan. 12, 2024
Russia
Russian Aviation Industry Woes Continue as Airlines Forced to Extend Use of 50-Year-Old Antonovs
Sanctions have deprived Russia’s airline industry of the parts it needs to keep its Boeing, Airbus and other western planes airworthy and things are getting desperate.
Jan. 12, 2024
Russia
Russian State Worker Arrested for Allegedly Spying for Poland
Russian authorities claimed the suspect aimed to pass the information to Poland so the facility could be targeted in air attacks orchestrated by Ukraine.
Jan. 12, 2024
US
OPINION: US Policy is Adrift in the Middle East
Why the Westcannot afford to stand back from the Israel-Hammas war and be accused of double standards over Gaza.
Jan. 12, 2024
Ukraine
Pentagon Flags Tracking Issues in Weapons for Ukraine, Denies Evidence of Misuse
The report estimated a $1bn potential loss for high-risk items sent to Ukraine, out of a $1.69bn total in weapons. Yet, the Pentagon maintains no evidence of illicit diversion of military aid to Kyiv.
Jan. 12, 2024
Ecuador Insider: Russian and Iranian Ties to Ecuador’s Violence
Ecuador’s new president declares war against narcotics gangs that have sent the country spiraling into lawlessness amid fears the country could become like “Colombia of the 1980s.”
Jan. 12, 2024
US
EXPLAINED: Why the US and UK Just Launched Airstrikes In Yemen
Twelve nations led by the United States warned the Houthis on January 3 of “consequences” unless they immediately stopped attacks on commercial vessels.
Jan. 12, 2024
Wars to Cast Pall Over Meeting of Global VIPs in Davos
A meeting of national security advisers on the "Ukrainian peace formula" will take place on Sunday in Davos on the eve of the forum's kick-off, which Zelensky will attend in person for the first time.
Jan. 12, 2024
Zelensky Urges ‘New European Arsenal’ as He Seeks Fresh Support
Speaking from allied Latvia on Thursday, Zelensky warned that pauses in aid for Ukraine would lead to Moscow re-arming and allow it to “run us over.”
Jan. 11, 2024
Armed Forces of Ukraine
Rare – and Terrifying – Headcam Video Records Cluster Munition Strike on Russian Tank Unit
“Everything went not according to plan. Absolutely,” the Russian soldier who made the recording says as he and his fellow troops try and work out what is going on.
Jan. 11, 2024
Middle East
Arab Public Opinion About the Israeli War on Gaza
97% of respondents expressing psychological stress (to varying degrees) as a result of the war on Gaza. 84% expressed a sense of great psychological stress.
Jan. 11, 2024
Europe
German Eurofighter U-turn Heralds New Push for European Defence Collaboration
Germany lifting its five-year block and greenlighting the export of European fighter jets to Saudi Arabia shows its willingness to tighten European defence collaboration
Jan. 11, 2024
Israel
Israel Accused at UN Court of Gaza ‘Genocide’
Top lawyer for South Africa Adila Hassim said Israel’s bombing campaign aimed at the “destruction of Palestinian life” and had pushed Palestinians “to the brink of famine”.
Jan. 11, 2024
Europe
ANALYSIS: As the US Dithers on Assistance to Ukraine, Europe Steps Up
Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas said her country will support Ukraine with weapons for the long term and called on “all countries” to do their part to defend democracy in Europe.
Jan. 11, 2024
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