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Leaked U.S. document alleges Egypt to supply Russia with rockets

(Russian President Vladimir Putin, left, and Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi, visit missile cruiser Moskva in the Russian Black Sea resort of Sochi, Russia, back on Tuesday, August 12, 2014. (Photo provided by Alexei Druzhinin/Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP) Many United States (U.S.) government documents were recently leaked and shared on various social media sites, detailing U.S. intelligence on its allies and foes amidst the … Continue reading Leaked U.S. document alleges Egypt to supply Russia with rockets

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St Petersburg Café Explosion kills Russian Blogger, injures 42 others

Recently, a large explosion in Russia’s second-largest city, Saint Petersburg, killed Russian blogger Vladlen Tatarsky in a small cafe while he was hosting a public event. The explosion also injured 40-50 other people, with the Russian government reporting that 24 people were hospitalized as a result of the explosion. The cafe, located on the bank of the Neva River that runs through the city, was … Continue reading St Petersburg Café Explosion kills Russian Blogger, injures 42 others

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Hungary and Türkiye approve Finland’s ascension to NATO, but hold off on approving Sweden

Recently, the Parliament and government of Hungary under the presidency of Viktor Orban approved a Finnish bid to be accepted into the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), a large military alliance that has existed since the end of World War II. However, both the Hungarian and Turkish governments have refused to accept the membership of Sweden, meaning that Sweden will be unable to join. This … Continue reading Hungary and Türkiye approve Finland’s ascension to NATO, but hold off on approving Sweden

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Russia Suspends New START Nuclear Treaty with United States

Recently, the Russian Federation under the leadership of Vladimir Putin has suspended their “New START” nuclear treaty with the United States under the presidency of Joe Biden. The “New START” treaty, as defined by the US Department of State, “enhances U.S national security by placing verifiable limits on all Russian-deployed intercontinental-range nuclear weapons”. The treaty, in essence, is designed to limit the capabilities of both … Continue reading Russia Suspends New START Nuclear Treaty with United States

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Ukraine Receives Western Tanks, Potential Effect on War Effort

On Wednesday, several western countries and members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) confirmed that they will be sending Main Battle Tanks (MBTs) to Ukraine. Tanks in the package include Leopard 2 MBTs (German) and M1A1 Abrams MBTs (United States). Sources from CNN familiar with the ongoing American deliberations in Washington stated that the US was preparing to send a package of M1 Abrams … Continue reading Ukraine Receives Western Tanks, Potential Effect on War Effort

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Russia War Crimes document circulating in EU, opposed by ICC chief prosecutor

Recently, a draft has been going around a United Nations (UN) headquarters in New York for a Nuremberg-like tribunal to hold Russia responsible for all the war crimes it has committed in its war on Ukraine. Ever since the invasion of Ukraine began on February 24th this year under the order of Russian President Vladimir Putin, the country’s military has been accused of various war … Continue reading Russia War Crimes document circulating in EU, opposed by ICC chief prosecutor

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Russia abandons Kherson city, Ukraine Skeptical

Recently in Ukraine, the Russian government and armed forces announced that they would be withdrawing their armed forces to the East bank of the Dnipro river. Russian General Sergei Surovikin, who announced the withdrawal, cited multiple reasons for the withdrawal, including a worsening supply situation on the West bank of the Dnipro river, where Kherson is located. Kherson remains the only regional capital of a … Continue reading Russia abandons Kherson city, Ukraine Skeptical

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Russia secretly works on occupied NPP while accusing Ukraine of “Dirty Bomb” Plot

The defense minister of the Russian Federation, Sergei Shoigu, recently made several phone calls to the defense ministries of the United States (US), United Kingdom (UK), France, and Turkey; alleging that Ukraine was posed to launch a so-called “dirty bomb”. The UK, US, and France almost immediately denied the allegations, with the US Department of Defense stating on the allegations that “the United States rejects … Continue reading Russia secretly works on occupied NPP while accusing Ukraine of “Dirty Bomb” Plot

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Norway arrests suspected Russian Spy who posed as a Brazilian Researcher

(Featured Image provided by The Guardian) Recently, Norway’s domestic security agency arrested a man who is suspected to be a Russian spy on Monday, October 24, 2022. The suspect, José Assis Giammaria, is supposedly a Brazilian national who worked at the University of Tromsø as a researcher. According to the agency, they’re worried that he “may have acquired a network and information about Norway’s policy … Continue reading Norway arrests suspected Russian Spy who posed as a Brazilian Researcher

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Japan demands apology after its ambassador in Russia blindfolded and interrogated

(Featured photo provided by David Mareuil/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images) Japan summoned Russia’s ambassador in Tokyo to demand they immediately make an apology after one of Japan’s diplomats was allegedly blindfolded and interrogated in Vladivostock, Russia. According to Japan’s foreign minister, Yoshimasa Hayashi, a Japanese consul based in Vladivostock by the name of Tatsunori Motoki, was detained by Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) and proclaimed a persona … Continue reading Japan demands apology after its ambassador in Russia blindfolded and interrogated

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