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Why the world is turning away from the US dollar

The invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 prompted the US Treasury Department to impose unprecedented sanctions on Russia, to hold it “accountable for its premeditated and unprovoked invasion”.

The Conversation

Smersh: why Putin has reinstated Stalin's notorious and much-feared anti-spy unit

A man under arrest by Russian internal security forces was seen confessing to a “crime”, in a video posted on January 2. He had been apprehended after allegedly posting a video on social media that purportedly showed air defences near the Russian city of Belgorod. This city, on the border…

The Conversation

Europe buying Russian oil via India at record rates in 2023 despite Ukraine war

India is benefiting from importing cut-price Russian oil amid European sanctions – and also selling that same oil to EU markets at full price once it has been refined

The Independent UK

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Ukraine, Britain announce security agreement during Kyiv visit by PM Sunak

British prime minister also confirms 2.5 billion pounds ($3.2bn) in new aid for Ukraine for the next financial year.

Al Jazeera

War With Russia Teaches Ukraine To Value Private Guns

Survey finds growing acceptance of civilian firearms among the country’s population.

Reason

US imposes sanctions over transfer of North Korean missiles to Russia

Measures target three Russian entities, one individual. US State Department says missiles for use in Ukraine war.

Al Jazeera

Zelensky warns against pausing conflict, urges Ukraine's NATO integration

Ukraine's President Zelensky warns against pausing the conflict with Russia, citing the risk of a powerful counterattack. He also calls for Ukraine's inclu...

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North Korea to welcome Russian tourists, the country's first since the pandemic, report says

Russian tourists going on a ski trip will be the first international travelers to visit North Korea since the country’s borders closed in 2020 amid the global pandemic lockdown

The Independent UK

China, Russia Trade Soared In 2023 As Commerce With US Sank

Trade between China and Russia hit a record high in 2023, official data from Beijing showed on Friday, as commerce with the United States fell for the first time in four years on the back of geopolitical tensions.

International Business Times

Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 688

Sanctions over North Korean missile supply to Russian military; EU considers ramp-up in defence equipment production to match Russia

The Guardian - AU

'Afraid for our children': Residents of Russia's Belgorod evacuate as Ukrainian strikes intensify

Russian authorities began to evacuate the residents of Belgorod, Russia, on January 5, after Ukrainian air strikes on the border town intensified. The evacuation of hundreds of Belgorod residents is a first in the war that began with the Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 – Russia has not…

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The Guardian - UK

‘Spymania’ sees Russia accuse US of plan to meddle in its election

Head of foreign intelligence service says US may mobilise ‘fifth column’ of exchange programme graduates

The Conversation

Reflectors in space could make solar farms on Earth work for longer every day

If you happened to be looking at the sky in Europe on a cold night on February 5 1993, there is a chance you could have seen a dim flash of light. That flash came from a Russian space mirror experiment called Znamya-2.

The Independent UK

Hundreds gather in Ukraine's capital to honor renowned poet who was also a soldier killed in action

Hundreds of people have attended a ceremony honoring the memory of renowned Ukrainian poet Maksym Kryvtsov, who was killed in action while serving as a soldier in the war Russia started in Ukraine nearly two years ago

The Independent UK

Finland extends closure of Russian border for another month, fearing a migrant influx

Finland says it will extend the closure of its border with Russia for another month because it suspects that Moscow is trying to undermine the Nordic country’s security by sending undocumented migrants across the frontier

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International Business Times

Zelensky Warns Conflict 'Pauses' Would Help Russia Re-arm

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday warned that any "pauses" in Ukraine's defence against the Russian invasion would only help Moscow to re-arm and allow it to "run us over".

Al Jazeera

Russia doubles down on fast, cheap, unguided bombs to attack Ukraine

Russia produces more ballistic missiles, glide bombs and drones as Ukraine targets Russian military hubs from afar.

Al Jazeera

Finland extends border closure with Russia until February 11

Finland accuses Russia of encouraging asylum seekers to cross their shared frontier.

The Conversation

North Korea ramps up military rhetoric as Kim gives up on reunification with South

North Korea’s leader Kim Jong-un is continuing to ramp up his focus on nuclear weapons and taking a more aggressive military stance towards his neighbour South Korea.

International Business Times

Turkey, Bulgaria, Romania Join Forces To Hunt Black Sea Mines

NATO members Turkey, Bulgaria and Romania signed an agreement Thursday on demining the Black Sea to ensure safe passage after Russia's war in Ukraine.

International Business Times

Zelensky Says 'Pauses' In Conflict Would Help Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned Thursday that any "pauses" in Ukraine's defence against the Russian invasion would only help Moscow to re-arm and allow it to "run us over".

The Guardian - AU

Red Sea crisis: UN security council demands immediate end to Houthi attacks

Resolution calling for cessation of attacks on shipping vessels by Yemen’s Houthis adopted despite abstentions from Russia and China

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