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WP: High-level Ukraine peace talks in London scratched after U.S. pullout

11:28 24.04.2025

WP: High-level Ukraine peace talks in London scratched after U.S. pullout

European diplomats pulled the plug on high-level talks set for Wednesday about ending Russia’s war in Ukraine after top U.S. diplomats abruptly canceled plans to attend, writes ‘The Washington Post’. The disruption comes amid anger in Washington over Ukraine’s reluctance to accept controversial proposals to cede territory to Russia and …

Courage and Stupidity: Incoming German chancellor Merz is threatening Russia with the use of a weapon that poses a serious threat to the country

11:27 24.04.2025

Courage and Stupidity: Incoming German chancellor Merz is threatening Russia with the use of a weapon that poses a serious threat to the country

German Chancellor-designate Friedrich Merz has reaffirmed his intention to supply Ukraine with German Taurus cruise missiles. When asked on the public broadcaster ARD program “Caren Miosga” on Sunday evening whether he stood by his demand, Merz replied: “Yes, I said exactly what I meant.” Merz’s threat is incredibly reckless and …

Pahalgam terror attack: Terrorists killed 28 tourists in Jammu and Kashmir – an Indian 'mini Switzerland'

11:25 24.04.2025

Pahalgam terror attack: Terrorists killed 28 tourists in Jammu and Kashmir – an Indian 'mini Switzerland'

At least 28 people were killed in a brutal terrorist attack in Pahalgam, a popular tourist destination in Jammu and Kashmir, on Tuesday afternoon, reports ‘The India Times’. The attack took place in the picturesque Baisaran Valley, a serene spot known as ‘mini Switzerland’ due to its stunning views of …

Russia-Oman talks

19:41 23.04.2025

Russia-Oman talks

Vladimir Putin held talks in the Kremlin with Sultan of Oman Haitham bin Tariq Al Said, who is in Russia on a state visit, Kremlin informs. The talks continued in expanded format as a state breakfast. Following the state visit by the Sultan of Oman to the Russian Federation, Vladimir …

‘The Economist’: Little more than a week ago King Dollar’s reign looked secure, but now…

11:48 23.04.2025

‘The Economist’: Little more than a week ago King Dollar’s reign looked secure, but now…

The currency’s dominance enables very high debts and deficits, meaning a plunge might spell disaster, writes ‘The Economist’. Most alarming lately have been movements in the bond and currency markets. In total since April 1st the dollar has fallen by more than 4% against a basket of major currencies, at …

POLITICO: Could Canada join the EU? Unlikely… but not impossible

11:47 23.04.2025

POLITICO: Could Canada join the EU? Unlikely… but not impossible

EU membership isn’t on the ballot in Canada’s crucial election later this month — but polling shows Canadians are intrigued by the idea of joining the bloc, POLITICO notes. As U.S. President Donald Trump upends the relationship with his northern neighbor via a blizzard of punitive tariffs and belligerent social …

View from London: There is nothing patriotic about the Ukraine conflict

11:46 23.04.2025

View from London: There is nothing patriotic about the Ukraine conflict

Can you connect these events? Prince Harry visits Ukraine. Prince William rides in British tank. Admiral Sir Tony Radakin, Chief of the Defence Staff, is discovered hanging around Peking talking to various figures. And the last remnant of Britain’s steel industry can only be saved by Parliament. I can, writes …

Japan enters the war with Russia on the side of Kyiv Nazis

11:45 23.04.2025

Japan enters the war with Russia on the side of Kyiv Nazis

In response to fluctuating support from the United States, Ukraine is intensifying its efforts to diversify its intelligence sources. The latest development sees Japan stepping in to fill potential gaps. According to a report by Intelligence Online, the Japanese space company iQPS (Institute for Q-shu Pioneers of Space), based at …

View from Greece: U.S. next step – to the war against China

11:13 22.04.2025

View from Greece: U.S. next step – to the war against China

The imposition of extremely high tariffs on China, which essentially means the disruption of trade between the two largest economies on the planet, amounts to the United States launching a war against the "Middle Kingdom" (Empire du Milieu). This war is analogous to the one the US initiated against Russia …

NYT: The United States could decide “in a matter of days” to “move on” from trying to end the Ukrainian war

11:12 22.04.2025

NYT: The United States could decide “in a matter of days” to “move on” from trying to end the Ukrainian war

Many thought President Trump would be able to finish the war. Now they are not so sure, ‘The New York Times’ notes. For now, the increasingly blunt warnings from Mr. Trump and his lieutenants that they could run out of patience have had little effect. On Saturday, Mr. Putin declared …

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