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NATO
EXPLAINED: Is Wagner Going to Invade Poland?
On the face of it, it seems like a ridiculous question but reports suggest mercenaries signing new contracts with the group are committing to the possibility.
July 27, 2023
Israel
OPINION: Israel's War Within
Israel arrives at a turning point because its extremist religious leaders have power politically as well as demographically.
July 27, 2023
Russia
St. Petersburg: Russia Hosts Africa Summit - Eurotopics, 27 July 2023
A selection from what European papers are saying.
July 27, 2023
Propaganda
Russia’s Fake Factory: Organ Harvesting from Dead Soldiers and Ukraine’s ‘Heirs of Hitler’
Russian “media outlet” says a change to Ukrainian legislation is part of a “black transplant” conspiracy involving the government, Ukrainian lawmakers, and the wife of the former Georgian President.
July 27, 2023
War in Ukraine
OPINION: Putin’s Disorganized Irrationality and the On-going Erosion of Russian Statehood
“Putin’s leadership continues to erode Russia’s economic and military security. His actions do nothing to enhance the welfare of Russian citizens.”
July 26, 2023
Putin
'We’re Turning into North Korea’ – Russians React to Conscription Measures Tightening
“And now it feels like the big war is coming closer,” one official said after the latest in a number of signs of Russia’s increasingly militarized society.
July 26, 2023
War in Ukraine
Moldova Orders 45 Russian Diplomats and Staff to Leave
Foreign Minister Nicu Popescu said that following the decision “there will be fewer individuals who are trying to destabilize the situation in our country.”
July 26, 2023
War in Ukraine
Ex-US Marine, Once Imprisoned in Russia, Injured Fighting for Ukraine
In April last year Russia released Trevor Reed after the White House negotiated an exchange for Konstantin Yaroshenko, a Russian pilot and alleged drug smuggler.
July 26, 2023
Russia
EXPLAINED: North Korea’s ‘Warm Welcome’ For Russian Defense Minister
Sergei Shoigu was greeted in Pyongyang on Tuesday evening by hundreds of soldiers holding signs welcoming the Russians in a post-pandemic first for North Korea.
July 26, 2023
Putin
Putin Was ‘Paralyzed’ by Wagner Mutiny and ‘Unable to Act’ – Report
The report also claims that Yevgeniy Prigozhin had support among high-ranking Russian military and political figures. The Kremlin has said the claims are “nonsense.”
July 26, 2023
Russia
Russian Duma Raises Max Age for Compulsory Military Service
On July 25, the Russian State Duma passes new law raising the age of compulsive military service to 30 years and prohibiting Russian citizens from leaving the country if they are sent a summons.
July 25, 2023
War in Ukraine
NATO Just Watches as Russia Attacks Danube Port 200 Meters From Romania
Russian kamikaze drones destroyed port infrastructure and injured civilians 200 meters away from Romania on Monday. NATO probably saw it but it seems just to be business as usual for Brussels.
July 25, 2023
US
ANALYSIS: The Russia-Serbia Nexus – EU Has to Step Up and Do its Part
“The West must do a better job of imposing costs on destructive Balkan actors. But to do so effectively, the West must act as one.”
July 25, 2023
Russia
Top Russian and Chinese Officials to Visit North Korea in Post-Pandemic First
North Korea has been under a rigid self-imposed coronavirus blockade since early 2020 to protect itself from Covid-19, which has prevented even its own nationals from entering the country.
July 25, 2023
Russia
Tatarstan Students Reportedly Forced to Construct Iranian Drones - Russian Media
The Alabuga Polytech College engages its students in the production of kamikaze drones under a confidential agreement that prohibits them from disclosing any information about their involvement.
July 25, 2023
Russia
Grain, Weapons and Energy: Russia's Presence in Africa
While seeking to block Ukraine's grain exports, Russia seeking to become an alternative supplier to African states, and thereby increase its influence.
July 25, 2023
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