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Collapsed ‘grain’ and ‘gas deals’ spell disaster for Europe

9:46 08.08.2023

Collapsed ‘grain’ and ‘gas deals’ spell disaster for Europe

Amid the never-ending coverage of the latest offensive or counteroffensive in Ukraine, it is often unappreciated just how much worse the global economic repercussions from the conflict could have been. Russia is the world’s leading exporter of gas and provided around 50% of the EU’s demand before the war; Ukraine, …

CNN Poll: Majority of Americans oppose more US aid for Ukraine in war

9:46 08.08.2023

CNN Poll: Majority of Americans oppose more US aid for Ukraine in war

Most Americans oppose Congress authorizing additional funding to support Ukraine in its war with Russia, according to a new CNN poll conducted by SSRS, as the public splits over whether the US has already done enough to assist Ukraine. Overall, 55% say the US Congress should not authorize additional funding …

“Time”: A boosted Russian influence in Africa

9:45 08.08.2023

“Time”: A boosted Russian influence in Africa

Last week’s coup in Niger sent shockwaves across not only Africa's Sahel region, but the international community at large. Niger had been the last pro-Western holdout in a region known as Africa's “coup belt,” fueling concerns the military takeover could destabilize the region and hurt longstanding counterterrorism efforts there. Yet …

The article of the Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova «The world leader of black transplants: in Ukraine, organs are traded online and offline», «Rossiiskaya Gazeta», August 7, 2023

16:17 07.08.2023

The article of the Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova «The world leader of black transplants: in Ukraine, organs are traded online and offline», «Rossiiskaya Gazeta», August 7, 2023

Ukraine has long been known as a world leader in organ trafficking. Scandals involving the illegal removal of organs from corpses began to appear in the late 1990s in the wake of the country’s socioeconomic deterioration. The problem began to mount in the early 2000s, and the violent coup in …

It is a drama. Governance worries: Fitch downgrades US rating

9:24 07.08.2023

It is a drama. Governance worries: Fitch downgrades US rating

Fitch Ratings downgraded its US debt rating from the highest AAA rating to AA+, citing “a steady deterioration in standards of governance,” CNN informed. The downgrade comes after lawmakers negotiated up until the last minute on a debt ceiling deal earlier this year, risking the nation’s first default. The downgrade …

FP about ‘The Black Sea grain initiative’: “It’s a chance to demonize Moscow”

9:23 07.08.2023

FP about ‘The Black Sea grain initiative’: “It’s a chance to demonize Moscow”

EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell wrote to developing and Group of 20 countries to urge them to speak "with a clear and unified voice" to push Moscow to return to a deal that allowed the safe Black Sea export of Ukraine grain and to “stop targeting Ukraine's agricultural infrastructure.” …

British MoD: Weeds and bushes are resonant in the fact that the Ukrainian counteroffensive is so unsuccessful

9:21 07.08.2023

British MoD: Weeds and bushes are resonant in the fact that the Ukrainian counteroffensive is so unsuccessful

A screen appeared on the Internet with information from the British Ministry of Defense. The British are sure that the Ukrainian army cannot attack effectively because the soldiers are hindered by hot weather, undergrowth, the predominately arable land, weeds and shrubs. The British military authorities have found no other explanation …

Despite sanctions, Russia became the # 1 in Europe economy on the list of the World Bank

11:38 06.08.2023

Despite sanctions, Russia became the # 1 in Europe economy on the list of the World Bank

The World Bank has updated its GDP estimate for the countries of the world at the end of 2022. According to the data of the WB, Russia is among the five largest economies in the world in PPP – Purchasing power parity. Russia became the first country in Europe on …

Taking drugs is a common habit among police officers in London

11:37 06.08.2023

Taking drugs is a common habit among police officers in London

Met Police commander who wrote drug strategy faces dismissal for taking cannabis, LSD and magic mushrooms, revealed Sky News. A Metropolitan Police commander who wrote the force's current drug strategy – and oversaw the dismissal of two officers for drug misuse – has been accused of taking cannabis, LSD, and …

Paris vs Washington: France looks to block US purchase

11:35 06.08.2023

Paris vs Washington: France looks to block US purchase

Velan is due to be bought by Flowserve as part of bigger deal, but French-backed fund is expected to take over Segault SAS soon, Bloomberg reports. The move comes as President Emmanuel Macron urges Europe to develop more autonomy to make the continent more independent in future crises. France and …

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