The decision by the United States and several allies to supply Ukraine with main battle tanks is paving a “direct path” to a full-scale war in Europe, Russia’s deputy envoy to the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) warned.
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Kremlin Says US Abrams Tanks Will ‘Burn’ in Ukraine
Responding to President Biden’s pledge to send 31 M1 Abrams to Ukraine, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said the US-made tanks will “burn.”
Haiti Seeking Country to Lead Armed UN Mission
Haitian President Ariel Henry has called on the United Nations to deploy an international peacekeeping force as violence escalates in the Caribbean nation. While Washington supported Henry’s rise to power, the US appears unwilling to lead the UN security mission.
News Roundup 1/17/2023
Russia Ukrainian Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov told BBC on Friday that Ukraine is a “de facto” NATO member since it’s equipped with so many of the alliance’s weapons and dismissed the idea that his comments were controversial. AWC British Prime Minister Rishi...
Ukrainian Ambassador: ‘Silly’ to Pretend Kiev Won’t Become a Member of NATO
A Ukrainian official said it was logical for Kiev to become a member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and the European Union. The country’s Ambassador to the UK, Vadym Prystaiko, claimed it was “silly” to exclude Kiev from the Brussels-based alliance because...
Rockets Hit Base Housing US Troops in Eastern Syria
US Central Command (CENTCOM) on Wednesday said two rockets were fired at a base in eastern Syria housing US troops earlier in the day and reported there were no casualties in the incident.
Kremlin Gives Positive Response to Musk’s Twitter Peace Plan
The Russian government praised Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk for his Ukraine war peace proposal. Musk Tweeted a four-point plan on Monday that drew stern criticisms from Western politicians and commentators. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters, "It is...
‘A phenomenal, phenomenal military’ — US ambassador praises Israeli army in wake of Abu Akleh killing
US ambassador Tom Nides justifies Israel's killing of Palestinian American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh by saying Abu Akleh had gone into a "dangerous place." By Philip Weiss
FSB Names Second Suspect in Russian Journalist’s Car Bomb Assassination
Moscow has identified their second suspect in the August 20 car bomb murder of Russian journalist and political scientist Darya Dugina, according to a FSB statement issued Monday. Dugina was the daughter of Alexander Dugin, the Russian nationalist and philosopher.
COI #316: The Darya Dugina Assassination
On COI #316, Kyle Anzalone and Connor Freeman cover the assassination of Darya Dugina, the latest JCPOA news, Tehran’s improved diplomatic ties with Arab states, and the recent U.S. bombings in Syria. Connor discusses a car bombing outside Moscow that killed Russian...
Iran Seeks to Boost Diplomatic Ties with Saudi Arabia Amid Improved Atmosphere
As talks to save the Iran nuclear agreement, Tehran has taken a flurry of steps to improve its relationship with several Arab Gulf states. Iran has already reestablished diplomatic ties with the UAE and Kuwait. Next, Tehran seeks to reengage in talks with Riyadh. In...
Russian Ambassador Says We ‘Simply Have No Contact’ With Western Diplomats
In an interview with the Financial Times, a top Russian diplomat says there is no communication with Western diplomats at the UN. The complete freeze in contact led the Kremin to assess there is no possibility of a diplomatic solution to the war in Ukraine. Gennady...
Dennis Rodman: I’m Going to Russia to ‘Help That Girl’
In an interview with NBC News, former NBA champion Dennis Rodman says he got “permission” to travel to Russia to seek the release of WNBA star Brittney Griner. Rodman previously used his relationship with North Korean Supreme Leader Kim Jong-un to help secure the...
Report: White House At Odds With Lawmakers Over Taiwan Policy Act
As tensions with China have risen to dangerous levels, President Joe Biden’s administration is lobbying Senate Democrats to “put the brakes” on the Taiwan Policy Act of 2022, Bloomberg reported
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