“This is Russia’s war against any rules at all,” Zelenskyy said, to applause from the auditorium, adding:” If you do not manage to act now, Putin will make the next …
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The Middle East headache for Munich Security Conference boss Christoph Heusgen – POLITICO
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesAs the largest member of the European Union, Germany’s stance carries weight in Brussels. And Berlin has found itself at odds with many European countries — led by Spain, Ireland …
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Russia’s nuclear space weapon a risk for all, says German Space Command chief – POLITICO
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThe worst-case scenario of an indiscriminate nuclear blast in space radiating out a satellite-frying electromagnetic pulse across low earth orbit would be devastating for everyone, Traut said. “If somebody dares …
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Germany’s Scholz wants European allies to up defense spending – POLITICO
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesHe said Germany, often criticized in the past for not spending enough on defense, would meet NATO’s target of spending 2 percent of GDP on the military through “the 2020s, …
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With Navalny’s death, Russians lose their last hope – POLITICO
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesMeanwhile, in keeping with a previous tradition, Putin refused to call Navalny by name, referring to him as “the Berlin patient.” (Even on Friday, Putin maintained his hallmark trait of not …
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After Navalny’s death, the West must get tougher on Putin – POLITICO
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesSo, how did the world respond to this violation of a neighbor’s sovereignty? U.S. President Donald Trump made a congratulatory phone call, as did then European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker. …
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Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny is dead, prison service says – POLITICO
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesRussian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Maria Zakharova hit back at the reflex assumption that Putin murdered Navalny. “The immediate reaction of NATO leaders to Navalny’s death in the form of direct …
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UK’s David Cameron preps for battle with Russia’s Lavrov over Ukraine – POLITICO
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesOptimism Still, some optimism remains inside the British government about the Russia-Ukraine war. Officials expect Ukraine to be able to export its full harvest next year after pushing back Russia’s …
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Blinken, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi to meet Friday at Munich Security Conference
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesChina’s Foreign Ministry announcement that Wang would attend the conference made no mention of a meeting with Blinken. The State Department announcement of Blinken’s Munich agenda said his focus would …
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Behind Biden’s decision to demand humanitarian conditions on military aid
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesBut Sullivan wasn’t calling to complain. To Van Hollen’s surprise, the administration was open to converting the amendment — which would have applied only to new funding — into a …