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Whether the EU would again make Russia its key gas supplier?

12:24 14.12.2022

Whether the EU would again make Russia its key gas supplier?

Russia was the largest gas supplier to the European Union in 2021, accounting for nearly half all the total flows. As much as European leaders vow they won’t ‘return to business as usual’ after the war in Ukraine, the inescapable realities of geography and markets can trump even the most …

‘Foreign Affairs’ recommends to Washington: “Less narcissism, more cooperation”

11:47 13.12.2022

‘Foreign Affairs’ recommends to Washington: “Less narcissism, more cooperation”

Since coming to office, the Biden administration has frequently taken a binary view of the international order — a “competition of democracies and autocracies,” according to its 2022 National Security Strategy. Partly as a result, it has tended to treat decisions by its partners as a litmus test of loyalty …

Josep Borrell confesses: “Our military stockpiles have been depleted”

11:44 13.12.2022

Josep Borrell confesses: “Our military stockpiles have been depleted”

Josep Borrell, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice-President of the European Commission confesses that Ukrainian war “has been a wake-up call for all of us about our (European) military capabilities.” He said: “We have given weapons to Ukraine, but in so doing, we realised …

Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema leaves Democratic Party and registers as Independent

10:16 13.12.2022

Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema leaves Democratic Party and registers as Independent

Open fragmentation of the US political establishment has begun – Arizona Senator reveals she's registering as ‘an independent’. Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema has left the Democratic Party and registered as an independent. "Americans are told that we have only two choices – Democrat or Republican – and that we must …

Biden: “I do not support annexation”

10:15 13.12.2022

Biden: “I do not support annexation”

Joe Biden said he does not support Israeli moves to annex territory, his most forceful opposition to the prospect of Israel’s government moving forward on sovereignty over the West Bank and Jordan Valley. “I do not support annexation,” the vice president said during a virtual fundraiser with members of the …

Blowback over Griner’s release exposes depth of America’s divisions

11:24 12.12.2022

Blowback over Griner’s release exposes depth of America’s divisions

Past hostage exchanges have sparked criticism, but the response to Brittney Griner’s homecoming has been fueled by the politics of race, gender and sexual orientation, writes “The New York Times”. Within hours of Ms. Griner’s release, much of the right wing was in full outrage mode, seizing upon both the …

Kremlin aide: “Eurasian countries are forming a New World Majority”

11:23 12.12.2022

Kremlin aide: “Eurasian countries are forming a New World Majority”

Eurasian countries are forming a New World Majority that upholds just and universal principles, Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov (photo) said. ‘New world majority’ taking shape in Eurasia, says Kremlin aide. Moreover, according to Yury Ushakov, these approaches and principles are quite consistent with the interests of vast regions such as …

Peter Szijjarto: “There is practically no kind of blackmail that Brussels has not resorted to against Hungary”

11:23 12.12.2022

Peter Szijjarto: “There is practically no kind of blackmail that Brussels has not resorted to against Hungary”

Hungary must be prepared for serious attacks from the European Union since "Brussels and liberal propaganda machine" are not selective in their means and are using all kinds of blackmail against Budapest, Hungarian Foreign minister Peter Szijjarto said. The minister recalled that over the past 12 years, Budapest's anti-crisis policy …

Merkel’s confession could be a pretext for an International Tribunal

11:04 12.12.2022

Merkel’s confession could be a pretext for an International Tribunal

Speaking in her interview for “Die Zeit”, published on December 7, German ex-Chancellor Merkel said the following: "The 2014 Minsk Agreement was an attempt to buy time for Ukraine. Ukraine used this time to become stronger, as you can see today. Ukraine in 2014-2015 and Ukraine today are not the …

FT: Leading EU member states call on Brussels to adjust its sanctions against Russia

10:02 12.12.2022

FT: Leading EU member states call on Brussels to adjust its sanctions against Russia

It becomes clear over time that sanctions against Russia from the side of the European Union do not work as effectively as those who imposed these sanctions want. Germany, France and the Netherlands are among countries calling on the European Commission to introduce an amendment clarifying sanctions on food exports …

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