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Kremlin says few signs for nuclear arms control dialogue, but treaty is “important”
February 1, 2023
Kremlin says few signs for nuclear arms control dialogue, but treaty is “important”
Moscow said on Wednesday that there are few signs suggesting that the Russia-US dialogue on the nuclear arms control treaty will…
Authorities conduct nationwide anti-corruption searches
February 1, 2023
Authorities conduct nationwide anti-corruption searches
Hours after President Volodymyr Zelensky promised “new reforms,” Ukrainian authorities on Wednesday conducted a series of anti-corruption searches across the country, according…
Japan’s foreign minister vows to send “strong message” after meeting with NATO chief
February 1, 2023
Japan’s foreign minister vows to send “strong message” after meeting with NATO chief
Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi pledged Wednesday to uphold the country’s sanctions against Russia over its war in Ukraine after…
German parliament vice-president arrives in Kyiv
February 1, 2023
German parliament vice-president arrives in Kyiv
The vice-president of the German parliament, or Bundestag, has arrived in Kyiv, she said on Twitter. “Kyiv. I arrived here today…
After getting tanks, Ukraine escalates public pressure over F-16 fighter jets
February 1, 2023
After getting tanks, Ukraine escalates public pressure over F-16 fighter jets
Top Ukrainian officials have in recent days escalated their public lobbying campaign for US-made F-16 fighter jets, arguing they need them…
Russia increases joint military drills with Belarus
February 1, 2023
Russia increases joint military drills with Belarus
Russia and Belarus are conducting a further week of joint military drills, the Belarusian Defense Ministry said on Tuesday, the latest…
Australia sanctions Iranians for supplying drones to Russia
February 1, 2023
Australia sanctions Iranians for supplying drones to Russia
Australia on Wednesday announced additional sanctions against Iran for supplying drones to Russia in its war on Ukraine. In a…
Zelensky says Ukraine is preparing “reforms” ahead of talks with EU
February 1, 2023
Zelensky says Ukraine is preparing “reforms” ahead of talks with EU
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Tuesday that his administration is preparing to introduce changes ahead of talks between Kyiv and…
Dead chickens and decomposing bodies: Inside South Africa’s power blackout ‘pandemic’
January 31, 2023
Dead chickens and decomposing bodies: Inside South Africa’s power blackout ‘pandemic’
Johannesburg, South Africa CNN — Car crashes, opportunistic criminals, rotting food, decomposing bodies, bankrupt businesses, and water shortages. Welcome to…
Global economic outlook slightly ‘less gloomy,’ Europe ekes out growth
January 31, 2023
Global economic outlook slightly ‘less gloomy,’ Europe ekes out growth
London CNN — The global economy will weaken this year as rising interest rates and Russia’s war in Ukraine continue…