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Shifting the blame: Ukraine responds to Vladimir Putin address

To Ukrainian observers, threat of a new Cold War is just a bluff aimed at disguising the Russian leader’s desperation.

Al Jazeera · Feb 21, 2023

Analysis-Nuclear risk seen rising as Putin unpicks last treaty with U.S.

The last remaining treaty that limits Russian and U.S. nuclear weapons was already in grave peril before President Vladimir Putin announced on Tuesday that Moscow was suspending its participation.

Reuters · Feb 21, 2023

Biden Says Russia Will Never Defeat Ukraine after Kremlin Suspends Nuclear Treaty

US President Joe Biden said on Tuesday Ukraine "stands strong" a year after the Russian invasion and that Moscow would never defeat its neighbor, after the Kremlin suspended a landmark nuclear arms control treaty over the West's support for Kyiv. Hours before Biden spoke in Poland following a surprise visit…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 21, 2023

Former President Jimmy Carter enters home hospice care in Georgia

After a series of short hospital stays, the statement said, Carter “decided to spend his remaining time at home with his family and receive hospice care instead of additional medical intervention.”

Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 18, 2023

Cold war 2.0 will be a race for semiconductors, not arms

Taiwan and its huge silicon foundry look set to become the centre of the geopolitical conflict between the US and China

The Guardian - UK · Feb 18, 2023

Glasgow features in new trailer for Tetris movie filmed in city

Anticipation for the film is high as shooting of the movie was completed more than two years ago between December 2020 to February 2021 with actor's such as Taron Egertson starring in the blockbuster.

Glasgow Live · Feb 18, 2023

Zelenskyy Pushes for Speedy Support to Avoid More Deaths

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged Western allies Friday to quicken their military support for Ukraine, warning at a major international security conference that delays would play into Russia’s hand as the invasion approaches its first anniversary. “There is no alternative to speed, because it’s speed that life depends on,” Zelenskyy…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 17, 2023

What UFO Fears Tell Us about Trust in Government

The horrors of the world wars shook public confidence in technical expertise and the state’s ability to ensure the safety of its citizens

The Walrus · Feb 17, 2023

Liz Truss’s delusional speech about China is digging the trenches of a second cold war

Does she really think Xi’s threats to Taiwan will be stopped by the sabre-rattling of the failed PM of a former colonial power? asks foreign affairs commentator Simon Tisdall

The Guardian - UK · Feb 17, 2023

Biden says flying objects likely tied to private sector, research

US president says objects shot down over North America do not appear to be linked to alleged Chinese ‘spy’ balloon.

Al Jazeera · Feb 16, 2023