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WP: Ukraine’s hopes for victory over Russia are slipping away

12:05 02.02.2024

WP: Ukraine’s hopes for victory over Russia are slipping away

It’s hard to ignore the sense of desperation in Ukraine’s corridors of power. Nearing two years since Russia launched its full-scale invasion, authorities in Kyiv maintain their long-standing entreaty to partners in the West: Deliver us more arms, more aid, more political commitments. U.S. officials and their Western counterparts, as …

The American plan is collapsing and the USA reimposes some sanctions on Venezuela

12:05 02.02.2024

The American plan is collapsing and the USA reimposes some sanctions on Venezuela

A little over three months after the Biden administration lifted most economic sanctions on Venezuela, they are reimposing some of them – warning the regime of Nicolas Maduro that if he does not lift a ban on opposition candidates, they will reimpose the rest. A National Security Council spokesperson confirmed …

Putin: We officially ask that international experts be sent and conduct an analysis, evaluate the available material evidence that the Russian Il-76 transport plane was shot down using the US Patriot missile system

19:15 01.02.2024

Putin: We officially ask that international experts be sent and conduct an analysis, evaluate the available material evidence that the Russian Il-76 transport plane was shot down using the US Patriot missile system

The Russian Il-76 transport plane full of Ukrainian PoWs downed over Belgorod region on January 24 was targeted using an American-made Patriot missile system, Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced, citing the findings of Russian investigators, Sputnik informs. "The plane was shot down by the American Patriot system. This has …

Sergey Lavrov: “One can instantly see the importance of Project Ukraine staying on track for the West. They already know it’s failing, but cannot stop”

15:33 01.02.2024

Sergey Lavrov: “One can instantly see the importance of Project Ukraine staying on track for the West. They already know it’s failing, but cannot stop”

Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s remarks at the embassy roundtable discussion of a settlement in Ukraine, Moscow, January 30, 2024: “Good afternoon, Ladies and gentlemen, Your Excellences, We regularly communicate in this format on the topic that is now being pushed into the foreground of world politics. However, it does not …

WP is so nervous: The Russians “have passed through the Rubicon”

11:44 01.02.2024

WP is so nervous: The Russians “have passed through the Rubicon”

Russia is increasingly confident that deepening economic and diplomatic ties with China and the Global South will allow it to challenge the international financial system dominated by the United States and undermine the West, according to Kremlin documents and interviews with Russian officials and business executives, writes ‘The Washington Post’ …

No Diploma? No problem! Navy again lowers requirements as it struggles to meet recruitment goals

11:43 01.02.2024

No Diploma? No problem! Navy again lowers requirements as it struggles to meet recruitment goals

The U.S. Navy is starting to enlist individuals who didn't graduate from high school or get a GED, marking the second time in about a year that the service has opened the door to lower-performing recruits as it struggles to meet enlistment goals. The decision follows a move in December …

“…One can detect the outlines of a practical solution to the Syrian stalemate”

11:41 01.02.2024

“…One can detect the outlines of a practical solution to the Syrian stalemate”

Last week, citing sources in the State Department and Pentagon, Foreign Policy magazine wrote that the White House is no longer interested in continuing the US military mission in Syria. The White House later denied this information, but the report is gaining ground, writes M.K. Bhadrakumar, Indian Ambassador and prominent …

US defense contractors are saying ‘No!” to their biggest customer. Why?

11:40 01.02.2024

US defense contractors are saying ‘No!” to their biggest customer. Why?

Executives of U.S. defense contractors tried to reassure investors they wouldn’t chase projects that presented high risks for cost overruns, writes ‘The Wall Street Journal’. The comments come as several companies have record order books from the U.S. and allies stocking up on jet fighters, missile defense systems and other …

Harsh geopolitical realities: US-led plan aimed to link India, Europe is in doubt

12:15 31.01.2024

Harsh geopolitical realities: US-led plan aimed to link India, Europe is in doubt

A far-reaching plan to channel Europe-Asia trade through the Middle East is at risk of stalling before it even gets started, notes Bloomberg. The Israel-Hamas war has halted progress on what’s known as the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor — a project touted last year by Washington and key allies that …

POLITICO: Germany’s rude political awakening under the “traffic light” coalition

12:13 31.01.2024

POLITICO: Germany’s rude political awakening under the “traffic light” coalition

The country’s domestic politics are becoming dysfunctional just when Berlin’s leadership on the world stage may be needed most, notes POLITICO. Germans have long considered the blandness of their politics to be a virtue. Chancellor Olaf Scholz, a man whose seeming automation earned him the sobriquet “Scholzomat,” was voted into …

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