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The US is now allowed to seize Russian state assets. How would that work?
The big U.S. aid package for Ukraine and other allies that President Joe Biden signed Wednesday also allows the administration to seize Russian state assets located in the U.S. and use them for the benefit of Kyiv.
What are tactical nuclear weapons and why did Russia order drills?
Russia’s Defense Ministry said Monday that the military would hold drills involving tactical nuclear weapons — the first time such an exercise has been publicly announced by Moscow.
Ukraine marks its third Easter at war as it comes under fire from Russian drones and troops
And still the US continues to throw money at a continuing war. What a waste.
Russia vetoes a UN resolution calling for the prevention of a dangerous nuclear arms race in space
Russia on Wednesday vetoed a U.N. resolution sponsored by the United States and Japan calling on all nations to prevent a dangerous nuclear arms race in outer space, calling it “a dirty spectacle” that cherry picks weapons of mass destruction from all other weapons that should also be banned.
European nations with Patriot missiles hesitate to give the air defense systems to Ukraine
European Union countries possessing Patriot air defense systems gave no clear signal on Monday whether they might be willing to supply them to Ukraine, which is desperately seeking at least seven of the missile batteries to help fend off Russian air attacks.
European Union official von der Leyen visits the Finland-Russia border to assess security situation
The head of the European Union’s executive branch said Friday that Finland’s decision to close its border crossings with Russia over a surge in migrants is a security matter for the whole 27-member bloc to consider.
Russian security agency says suspects detained in the Caucasus are linked to Moscow attack
Russia’s top security agency said Monday it has broken up what it called a “terrorist cell” in southern Russia whose members had provided weapons and cash to suspected attackers of the Moscow concert hall.
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The Kremlin brands comments on Ukraine by France’s Macron and Britain’s Cameron as ‘dangerous’
Janet ♦ 05/03/2024 ♦ Leave a comment
Recent statements by France’s president and Britain’s foreign secretary about the war in Ukraine are “dangerous” and will deepen international tension around the conflict, the Kremlin’s spokesman said Friday.
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