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Tough talk on Nato from Putin and his proxies may hide a willingness to compromise

With the war nearly three years old and the Russian economy under severe pressure after a collapse of the ruble and rising inflation, the Kremlin needs to show domestic audiences that it remains strong. Recent rhetoric from the Kremlin and from proxies for the Russian president, Vladimir Putin, has focused…

The Conversation

Putin’s ‘yes men’: why some senior officials resort to flattery and others don’t

All dictators need loyal elites to survive in office and govern effectively. High-level officials and other powerful figures can help an authoritarian ruler remain in power. These officials also assist in implementing policies, raising revenues, winning elections and punishing dissent.

The Conversation

Ukraine sanctions Georgian leaders over crackdown on pro-EU protests

President Zelenskyy targets the prime minister and other Georgian Dream figures for ‘handing the country over to Putin’.

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Vladimir Putin army hit by 'Somme' level casualties as he seeks to grab more of Ukraine, say western officials

The Russian president is believed to be trying to seize more land before Donald Trump becomes US president and seeks an end to the war

Evening Standard

Putin’s cousin accidentally reveals secret figure relating to Russian losses

Anna Tsivilyova, the reported daughter of Putin’s cousin, estimates at least 50,000 losses

The Independent UK

Conspiracy theories and cosying up to dictators: why intelligence experts are spooked by Tulsi Gabbard

Trump’s pick for director of national intelligence has long been regarded as dangerous for her Syria contacts and stance on Ukraine

The Guardian - US

North Korea, Russia Defense Treaty Comes Into Force

A landmark defense pact between North Korea and Russia, signed by its leaders in June, has gone into effect after the two sides exchanged ratification documents, North Korea's official KCNA news agency said Thursday.

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Angela Merkel admits EU felt ‘abandoned’ by UK in Brexit referendum

The former German chancellor also revealed she had no regrets over Russian gas deal and denial of Ukraine Nato membership

The Independent UK

Crude Prices Tumble on US Energy Demand Concerns

January WTI crude oil (CLF25 ) Wednesday closed down -1.40 (-2.00%), and January RBOB gasoline (RBF25 ) closed down -0.0233 (-1.19%). Crude oil and gasoline prices Wednesday gave up an early advance and settled moderately lower. Weaker than expected US economic news Wednesday on Nov ADP employment and Nov ISM...

Barchart

Putin’s nuclear threats aim to scare the west – but Ukraine’s allies are now calling his bluff

The outgoing Biden administration recently reversed a ban on Ukraine’s use of long-range missiles to strike targets inside Russia. The ban had been imposed by the White House and observed by Washington’s allies out of fear that Russia could escalate the conflict to involve nuclear weapons.

The Conversation

Romania's Presidential Front-Runner Calin Georgescu's Vision

Calin Georgescu, a presidential candidate in Romania, advocates for national sovereignty and self-reliance while facing criticism for his views on Western ...

Top News

Crude Prices Slip on Weak US Economic News

January WTI crude oil (CLF25 ) today is down -0.41 (-0.59%), and January RBOB gasoline (RBF25 ) is up +0.0017 (+0029%). Crude oil and gasoline prices today are mixed. Softer than expected US economic news today on Nov ADP employment and Nov ISM services is negative for energy demand and...

Barchart

David Lammy urges EU allies to bolster defence spending ahead of Trump return

It comes amid concerns over the impact of a second Trump presidency on western support for Ukraine

The Independent UK

Tucker Carlson returns to Moscow to interview another Russian leader

Conservative media personality is back in Russia to quiz Vladimir Putin’s foreign minister Sergei Lavrov

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Evening Standard

Lammy tells Nato members to ‘get serious’ about increased defence spending

Foreign Secretary David Lammy pointed to the UK’s own commitment to increase spending to 2.5% of GDP, although no timetable has been set for that.

The Guardian - AU

Ukraine war briefing: Nato lauds Blinken on final Brussels turn

US secretary of state arrives with another $725m in US arms for Ukraine; Russia complains of Ukrainian help to Syria rebels. What we know on day 1,015

Barchart

Crude Oil Rises on Dollar Weakness and Iran Crude Sanctions

January WTI crude oil (CLF25 ) Tuesday closed up +1.84 (+2.70%), and January RBOB gasoline (RBF25 ) closed up +0.0452 (+2.36%). Crude oil and gasoline prices on Tuesday pushed moderately higher due to a weaker dollar. Crude extended its gains Tuesday after the US imposed more sanctions on Iranian crude,...

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Crude Prices Jump on Dollar Weakness and Additional US Sanctions on Iran

January WTI crude oil (CLF25 ) today is up +1.54 (+2.26%), and January RBOB gasoline (RBF25 ) is up +0.0396 (+2.07%). Crude oil and gasoline prices today are climbing due to a weaker dollar. Crude extended its gains today after the US imposed more sanctions on Iranian crude, curbing global...

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The Independent UK

The year in review: Influential people who died in 2024

O.J. Simpson’s “trial of the century” over the 1994 killings of his ex-wife and her friend bared divisions over race and law enforcement and brought an intersection of sports, crime, entertainment and class that was hard to turn away from

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Biden Administration Rushes 5M Military Aid Package To Ukraine

Biden administration provides 5 million security assistance package to Ukraine against Russian aggression before term ends.

Salon

The political high road is a mirage

Trump has gone to war against the America we have known. Democrats must be prepared to use any weapon to fight back

Evening Standard

Talk of ‘negotiations’ does not change Ukraine approach – minister

Shadow foreign secretary Dame Priti Patel had asked whether Sir Keir Starmer’s comments represented ‘a departure from the current approach’.

The Conversation

Russian rouble collapse exposes deep problems in the country’s economy

The Russian rouble dropped to 110 against the US dollar on November 27, its lowest level since the start of the war in Ukraine. It has since rallied slightly, but the rouble is still down by 8% against the dollar over the past month. This is not a one-off event;…

The Independent UK

Nato chief warns Trump not to push Ukraine deal that would see Putin ‘high-fiving’ Iran

Mark Rutte called on allies to step up military aid to strengthen Kyiv’s hand should it enter negotiations with Moscow over an end to the war, as he warned Russia is ‘not interested in peace’

Evening Standard

Nato chief: Give Ukraine more weapons now to boost its hand at possible peace talks

The plea comes as Vladimir Putin seeks to seize more land before Donald Trump becomes US president in January

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