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The Kremlin has never been richer – thanks to a US strategic partner
February 19, 2024
The Kremlin has never been richer – thanks to a US strategic partner
CNN — Russia is entering its third year of war in Ukraine with an unprecedented amount of cash in government coffers,…
Europe is nervous about a potential Trump win. China sees an opportunity
February 19, 2024
Europe is nervous about a potential Trump win. China sees an opportunity
Hong Kong CNN — China’s top diplomat Wang Yi had a message for his European counterparts over the weekend: no…
Russia raises its flag in Avdiivka, then presses the advantage on a vulnerable Ukraine
February 19, 2024
Russia raises its flag in Avdiivka, then presses the advantage on a vulnerable Ukraine
CNN — The Russian flag has been raised in several parts of the eastern town of Avdiivka in Donetsk, hours after Ukrainian…
Ukrainian soldiers will soon be able to have children from beyond the grave
February 18, 2024
Ukrainian soldiers will soon be able to have children from beyond the grave
Kyiv CNN — When Natalia Kyrkach-Antonenko’s husband Vitalii was killed on the frontlines fighting Russia, she was 13 weeks pregnant with their…
Senegal’s president backtracks on elections delay after top court rejects attempt
February 18, 2024
Senegal’s president backtracks on elections delay after top court rejects attempt
CNN — Senegal’s outgoing president Macky Sall Friday said he would hold presidential elections “as soon as possible” one day…
Why higher defense spending is no magic bullet for NATO as Trump takes aim
February 18, 2024
Why higher defense spending is no magic bullet for NATO as Trump takes aim
CNN – It has been a good week for NATO. Just days after US election frontrunner Donald Trump declared that…
Analysis: Death of leading critic is a reminder of Putin’s paranoia
February 17, 2024
Analysis: Death of leading critic is a reminder of Putin’s paranoia
Munich, Germany CNN — The what is known, but the how may never be clear. It is the why that…
Ukraine’s forces withdraw from key eastern town of Avdiivka after months of fighting
February 17, 2024
Ukraine’s forces withdraw from key eastern town of Avdiivka after months of fighting
CNN — Ukrainian forces have announced the withdrawal of its forces from Avdiivka, a key town which in recent months…
Kim Jong Un has broken with decades of North Korean policy – does it mean he’s planning for war?
February 17, 2024
Kim Jong Un has broken with decades of North Korean policy – does it mean he’s planning for war?
CNN — As war in Ukraine grinds toward its third year and fighting in Gaza inflames a broader crisis across…
Trump’s crushing fraud trial defeat is a microcosm of a life defined by breaking all the rules
February 17, 2024
Trump’s crushing fraud trial defeat is a microcosm of a life defined by breaking all the rules
CNN — Donald Trump’s way of doing business is a window into his soul. So his devastating loss Friday in…