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Russia's LGBTQ+ community is living in fear following new laws and court rulings, activists say

The LGBTQ+ community in Russia has been under pressure for years, but the situation has worsened since the Kremlin sent troops into Ukraine

The Independent UK

Lavrov Says Russia Ready To Defend Itself Through 'Any Means'

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Thursday said he hoped Ukraine's allies took "seriously" Moscow's recent use of a hypersonic missile in the conflict there, and warned that Russia was ready to use "any means" to defend itself.

International Business Times

Ukraine war briefing: Lavrov accused of ‘trying to rebuild the Russian empire’

Ukraine and west hit out at Russian foreign minister in Malta; sanctions force Putin to scrap Gazprombank monopoly. What we know on day 1,017

The Guardian - AU

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Signs of Weak Global Energy Demand Undercut Crude Prices

January WTI crude oil (CLF25 ) Thursday closed down -0.24 (-0.35%), and January RBOB gasoline (RBF25 ) closed down -0.0066 (-0.34%). Crude oil and gasoline prices posted moderate losses on Thursday. Crude prices fell as Thursday's weaker-than-expected global economic news signals stagnant fuel demand. A weaker dollar Thursday limited losses...

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North Korean troops so 'poorly trained' that Putin army yet to throw them into battle, say western officials

The DPRK soldiers are expected to be used in the fight for the Kursk region of Russia

Evening Standard

Crude Recovers Early Losses as OPEC+ Delays Planned Crude Output Hikes

January WTI crude oil (CLF25 ) today is up +0.11 (+0.16%), and January RBOB gasoline (RBF25 ) is up +0.0023 (+0.12%). Crude oil and gasoline prices today recovered from early losses and turned higher as the dollar weakened. Gains in crude accelerated today after OPEC+ said it would delay the...

Barchart

Serbia Accused Of Sabotaging Pipeline In Kosovo

Kosovo accuses Serbia of sabotaging water supply pipeline, implicating Russia. Tensions persist in the Balkans.

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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’.

Al Jazeera

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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The Independent UK

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

Barchart

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...

The Conversation

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.

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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 ...

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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...

The Independent UK

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

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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