Tag: Russia
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Zelensky Condemns Terrorism After Russian Train Attack
Overview of the Attack In a grim escalation of the war in Ukraine, authorities say a Russian assault targeted a passenger train in the Kharkiv region, eastern Ukraine. The strike, delivered by a drone that hit a carriage carrying nearly 200 passengers, resulted in multiple casualties and injuries. Ukrainian officials confirmed that five people were…
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History Bureau Dives into Russia’s Shadowy Storylines: A Second Draft of Dirty Deeds
History Bureau revisits Russia’s murky past The History Bureau podcast from BBC Sounds is back with a bold premise: to revisit defining stories of our times, now with the reporters who first covered them. In its latest installment, the program turns its lens to Russia, where power, secrecy, and a culture of plausible deniability have…
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Podcast Corner: History Bureau Rewinds Russia’s Murky Deeds for a Second Draft of Truth
Revisiting the defining stories of our times The History Bureau, a BBC Sounds program, positions itself as a forum for revisiting the defining stories of our era with the reporters who first broke them. In its latest episode, the show turns its lens to Russia, a country whose recent and distant past is littered with…
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Podcast Corner: History Bureau dives into Russia’s murky world of dirty deeds
Unpacking the second draft of history In the latest outing from the History Bureau on BBC Sounds, the team peels back the layers of Russia’s murkier chapters. A project Iike this seeks to answer a pressing question: what did we miss the first time around? Hosted by Helena Merriman, the program frames itself as a…
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US Defense Strategy Shifts Focus: Homeland First, Deterrence of China—and What It Means for Iran, Korea, and Russia
Overview: A Homeland-First Defense Framework The newly released National Defence Strategy 2026 (NDS 2026) signals a clear pivot toward prioritising the American homeland and Western Hemisphere interests, while sustaining deterrence against major power competitors. Framing the approach as “America First. Peace Through Strength. Common Sense,” the document emphasizes resilient defenses at home alongside a vigilant…
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Ukraine condemns brutal Russian strikes as peace talks resume
Ukraine condemns brutal Russian strikes as peace talks resume Ukraine has condemned a fresh wave of Russian strikes that authorities say killed a civilian and wounded dozens more, as high-stakes talks with the United States aimed at ending the war are set to resume. Kyiv described the strikes as a deliberate escalation and warned that…
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Defense Strategy 2026: Homeland Focus and Deterrence of China
Overview: A Homeland-First Defensible Guardrails The United States is signaling a strategic pivot centered on protecting the homeland and securing Western Hemisphere interests. The newly released National Defence Strategy 2026 emphasises “America First, Peace Through Strength, Common Sense” as guiding principles. At its core, the plan frames deterrence as the primary tool to maintain strategic…
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Ukraine condemns ‘brutal’ Russian strikes as peace talks resume with US
Ukraine condemns brutal strikes as peace talks resume Ukraine has condemned a new wave of Russian strikes that killed at least one person and wounded several others, warning that such attacks jeopardize efforts to reach a lasting ceasefire. The overnight assault came as Kyiv prepared to engage in renewed discussions with American diplomats aimed at…
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Could US Tariffs on India’s Russian Oil Purchases Be Rolled Back?
Rising Pressure to Reassess the Tariffs The debate over U.S. tariffs on Indian purchases of Russian crude is intensifying abbreviating a long and complicated sanctions landscape. A widely cited hint from a Trump-era aide suggesting there could be a path to removing the 25% penalties has sparked renewed attention on policy leverage, energy markets, and…
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Ukraine condemns brutal Russian strikes as peace talks resume with the US
Ukraine condemns brutal Russian strikes ahead of peace talks Ukraine has condemned a fresh wave of Russian strikes that authorities say killed one person and wounded dozens, as discussions with the United States aimed at ending the war enter a pivotal phase. Kyiv described the assaults as “brutal” and warned that civilian areas remain under…