Moscow Offers Record Bonus To Boost Russian Troop Numbers Moscow offers lucrative bonuses to recruit soldiers for Ukraine conflict, facing challenges in maintaining troop levels. Top News · Jul 24, 2024
Russian man arrested over plot to ‘destabilise’ Paris Olympics Man indicted for sharing intelligence for ‘provoking hostilities in France’ The Independent UK · Jul 24, 2024
Russia’s war in Ukraine has been devastating for animals – but they’ve also given the nation reason for hope Russia’s war in Ukraine has caused immense suffering to the civilian population. Tens of thousands are believed to have been killed, though an exact figure is impossible to know. Russia’s aggression has also sparked the biggest refugee crisis in Europe since the second world war, with 6.5 million people fleeing… The Conversation · Jul 24, 2024
Japan protests against Russia's entry ban on 13 mostly business leaders over sanctions Japan’s government says it has protested against Russia’s announcement that it is permanently banning 13 Japanese citizens, mostly business leaders of prominent companies including Toyota Motor Corp., in retaliation for Tokyo’s sanctions over the Russian invasion of Ukraine The Independent UK · Jul 24, 2024
‘I know we will win – and how’: Ukraine’s top general on turning the tables against Russia Exclusive: Col Gen Oleksandr Syrskyi weighs Ukraine’s recent setbacks, counter strikes and the changing face of Europe’s biggest war since 1945 The Guardian - UK · Jul 24, 2024
Russia 'Killing' Climate, Say Activists Awaiting Top Rights Court Ruling Activists are asking Europe's top rights court to fault Russia for creating a "climate catastrophe", saying Moscow's war on Ukraine is contributing to a spike in its greenhouse gas emissions. International Business Times · Jul 24, 2024
Ukraine war briefing: ‘Occupiers’ ship severely damaged’ in Kavkas across from Crimea Zelenskiy’s and Kamala Harris’s aides hold phone talks; Spanish pensioner jailed over anti-Ukraine letter bombs. What we know on day 882 The Guardian - AU · Jul 24, 2024
US banks to begin reporting Russian assets for eventual forfeiture under new law The Treasury Department is ordering the nation’s banking industry to start disclosing its holdings of Russian assets, with the goal of eventually seizing those billions of dollars in assets and selling them to aid the devastated Ukrainian economy The Independent UK · Jul 23, 2024
Bearish Short-Term Outlook for Oil Prices Despite Potential Supply Disruptions Supply-demand dynamics, inventory fluctuations, and geopolitical tensions characterize the crude oil market landscape. Analysts at Morgan Stanley project the market to reach equilibrium by the fourth quarter of this year, potentially transitioning to a surplus by 2025. As traders await crucial US oil inventory data, the market is also reacting… Barchart · Jul 23, 2024
Football manager Yuriy Vernydub: ‘I am still a soldier. When something happens, I have to go to my squadron’ Ukrainian combines managing Kryvbas Kryvyi Rih with helping his country in the war against Russia The Guardian - UK · Jul 23, 2024
Russian Journalist Sentenced To 8.5 Years For 'Fake News' Russian journalist sentenced to 8.5 years in prison for spreading 'fake news' about Russian army. Ongoing crackdown on independent media in Russia post-Ukr... Top News · Jul 23, 2024
Russian and Belarusian Olympic athletes accused of supporting war in Ukraine A human rights law firm has accused the International Olympic Committee of negligence after releasing a dossier of 17 athletes due to compete at Paris The Guardian - UK · Jul 23, 2024
Belarus' foreign minister arrives in North Korea for talks expected to focus on Russia cooperation Belarus’ foreign minister has arrived in North Korea as experts predict that he and North Korean officials would discuss forming a trilateral anti-Western front also involving Russia The Independent UK · Jul 23, 2024
Russia's Cemetery Expansion Spending Doubled During Ukraine Invasion Russia's increased investment in cemetery expansion projects due to casualties from the Ukraine conflict, with over .8 million spent by 2024. Top News · Jul 23, 2024
The Guardian - UK · Jul 23, 2024 ‘They turn our farms into rape centres’: Russian mercenaries accused of abuse in Central African Republic A rise in sexual violence means food prices have leapt in CAR as women and girls say they fear working in the fields
Al Jazeera · Jul 23, 2024 Russia charges Russian-German lawyer with treason German Moyzhes was arrested in St Petersburg in late May and is being held in pretrial detention in a Moscow prison.
The Independent UK · Jul 23, 2024 British army not as strong as it should be because of ‘historic underinvestment’ says defence chief But Admiral Sir Tony Radakin rejects need for conscription as suggested in Tory manifesto
International Business Times UK · Jul 23, 2024 JPMorgan Strategist Who Predicted Biden Withdrawal Has Gloomy Outlook For EV Sector, Ukraine War Michael Cembalest sees the driverless car backlash coming from citizens, the Russia-Ukraine war continuing despite Russia losing two-thirds of its tanks, and more severe power outages in the US.
Tom’s Hardware · Jul 23, 2024 Shipments of advanced processors to Russia reportedly drop 20% — Hong Kong remains a key hub for smuggling Despite massive efforts, Russia can still access advanced chips from American companies.
The National (Scotland) · Jul 23, 2024 Protest launched against Scottish firm 'helping Russia finance Ukraine war' Activists are protesting outside the headquarters of a Scottish firm reportedly helping Vladimir Putin finance the war in Ukraine ...
Top News · Jul 23, 2024 Russian Soldiers Face Punishment For Smartphone Use In Ukraine Learn about Russia's proposed law penalizing soldiers for using smartphones in combat due to security concerns in Ukraine conflict.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 23, 2024 Army chief says UK must double its lethality or be prepared for war in 2027 Gen Sir Roly Walker says west faces ‘axis of upheaval’ with increasing threats from Russia, China and Iran
Al Jazeera · Jul 23, 2024 US wary of China-Russia cooperation in increasingly strategic Arctic Beijing and Moscow accuse the US of misplaced and confrontational criticism of their actions in the polar region.
Evening Standard · Jul 23, 2024 OPINION - The Standard View: Britain needs to get serious about defence The threats Britain will face in the 21st century have revealed themselves in recent years. Lord Robertson — a former defence secretary, Nato general secretary and head of the Strategic Defence Review — has warned that the West faces a “deadly quartet” of Russia, China, Iran and North Korea who…
Evening Standard · Jul 23, 2024 Keir Starmer thrust to the front of the Nato alliance amid Russia's growing threat Starmer government pitched into Nato leadership as the alliance faces increasing confrontation from Russia