Category: US-Russia
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US Doubtful on Ukraine Ceasefire Amid Lack of Russian Good Faith
On Wednesday, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken voiced doubts about the likelihood of a ceasefire in Ukraine, pointing to Russia’s lack of sincerity almost two years after the invasion. Following Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky‘s appeal for a global peace summit, he reiterated at the World Economic Forum in Davos that any resolution depended on…
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Putin Alleges US Election Rigging Amidst Russian Presidential Race
As the Russian presidential election looms, Vladimir Putin has raised eyebrows by asserting that past US elections were rigged through postal voting. Without providing evidence Putin claimed ballots were bought for $10, filled out, and placed in mailboxes without observer supervision. Critics argue the March election lacks legitimacy citing the President’s unchallenged power and the…
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Concerns Rise as North Korea-Russia Cooperation Deepens
Amidst heightened tensions the United States expresses growing unease over the deepening collaboration between North Korea and Russia, as North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son-hui prepares for a significant visit to Moscow this week. The State Department emphasizes the potential threat to peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula and raises alarms about the impact…
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U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Takes Shelter Amid Russian Bombardment, Calls for Increased Air-Defense Support
Following Russia’s recent shelling, U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Bridget Brink revealed her move into a bunker, which sparked requests on social media for increased American air defense support. Since May 2022, Brink has represented the United States in Kyiv. She has posted about her experiences on social media and thanked Ukraine’s air defense forces for…
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Global Condemnation and Support Emerge After U.S. and British Strikes on Houthi Targets in Yemen
International tensions escalate as the U.S. and British forces launch retaliatory strikes against Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen, drawing mixed reactions from the global community. The strikes, initiated in response to weeks of Houthi attacks on vessels in the Red Sea, involved contributions from Australia, Canada, the Netherlands, and Bahrain. U.S. defense officials assert that…
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Russian Court Detains US Journalist Alsu Kurmasheva on “Foreign Agent” Charges
In a concerning development, a Russian court has ordered the detention of Alsu Kurmasheva, a Russian-American journalist working for Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, until December 5. The court claims she failed to register as a “foreign agent.” Kurmasheva, residing in Prague, faces up to five years in jail if found guilty. This follows the arrest…
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Legal Battle Unfolds Over Seized $325 Million Yacht as Russian Tycoon Challenges Ownership Claims
A legal tug-of-war ensues over the $325 million super yacht “Amadea,” seized by the U.S. government in San Diego as the property of sanctioned Russian billionaire Suleiman Kerimov. However, another Russian tycoon, Eduard Khudainatov, former CEO of Rosneft, claims true ownership, setting the stage for a Manhattan federal court’s initial pretrial conference on January 10.…
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Congress Faces Deadline as Biden and Johnson Clash Over Ukraine Aid Amid Escalating Russian Attacks
Tensions rise between President Biden and House Speaker Mike Johnson over immigration and Ukraine assistance, with the unveiling of a budget that excludes Biden’s $61 billion request for border protections and aid to Ukraine. As Russia intensifies attacks, Ukraine’s vulnerability increases in its third year of conflict, as US financial support hangs in the balance.…
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US Reinforcements Enter Syria, Syrian Woman Appeals to UN, and Israeli Strike Sparks Questions on Russia-Iran Relations
Recent events in the Middle East underscore the complex human dimensions of geopolitical tensions. A US convoy, laden with medical supplies, enters Syria, while a Syrian woman, Lubna Ali Deeb, pleads with the UN for medical care in a third country. Simultaneously, an Israeli strike in Syria raises questions about the Russia-Iran alliance. Amid these…
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Russian Missile Barrage Hits Ukrainian Cities, Leaving Death and Destruction
A devastating onslaught of Russian missiles and drones has left at least five dead and over 130 injured in Ukraine’s largest cities, with Kyiv officials reporting the use of U.S.-provided Patriot missiles as defense. However, the recent attack, featuring hypersonic missiles, overwhelmed the system, marking a tragic turn in the conflict. This follows Russian President…