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Накануне назначенного на завтра, 7 декабря, разговора по видеосвязи президентов России и США влиятельный аналитический центр Atlantic Council написал для Байдена целый сценарий. Что предлагать на переговорах, чем угрожать, кнут, пряник — все в полном ассортименте. В последние годы Джо Байден виртуозно научился озвучивать телесуфлер, вот подобной шпаргалкой для него …
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December, 2021
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8 December
4 Killed in Explosion in Southern Iraq Blamed on Islamic State
At least four people were killed and some 20 injured in an explosion near a major city hospital in the southern Iraqi city of Basra. The attack on Tuesday, which seriously damaged a minibus, was carried out with an explosives-laden motorcycle, according to the Iraqi military. While there has not …
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8 December
Keeping the Wrong Secrets
The United States keeps a lot of secrets. In 2017, the last year for which there are complete data, roughly four million Americans with security clearances classified around 50 million documents at a cost to U.S. taxpayers of around $18 billion. For a short time, I was one of those …
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8 December
Airstrike on Syria’s Main Latakia Port Blamed on Israel
Syrian state media accused Israel of launching a missile attack on its port of Latakia. The missile attack early on Tuesday morning caused a fire in a container storage area that later was put out, causing extensive damage. Five explosions were heard in the port, according to reports, that caused …
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8 December
Russia, India Extend Military Cooperation Deal During Putin-Modi Summit
Russia and India extended a program for military and technical cooperation lasting until 2031 and signed a slew of bilateral defense agreements, including a deal for the production of assault rifles, during President Vladimir Putin’s visit to New Delhi on December 6. In addition, the two countries are planning long-term …
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8 December
China set to establish first military base in Atlantic Ocean: US intel reports
China intends to establish a permanent military presence on the Atlantic Ocean in the tiny Central African country of Equatorial Guinea, according to classified US intelligence reports cited by US officials. A report published in Wall Street Journal said Chinese intention to establish its first permanent military presence has raised …
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8 December
Amid Fears Of New War In Ukraine, Putin And Biden To Hold Tense Talks
U.S. President Joe Biden and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin are set to hold a tense round of talks amid rising tensions over Russia’s troop buildup on the Ukrainian border, NATO’s future in the region, and Russia’s security demands. The December 7 meeting, to be held via video conference, is …
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8 December
Serbia’s War on Free Media is Moving to ‘Street Level’
The regime is delegating the task of intimidating the rare defenders of democracy in Serbia to right-wing hooligans and gangs like the People’s Patrols. Serbia is not a desirable place for journalists who do not support the regime. Persecutions, bans, punishments and obstructions have been a constant accompaniment to this …
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6 December
Drawdown Of Oil Inventories Likely In Next Few Weeks – Analysis
The fall of crude prices after hitting over $80 per barrel to below $70 is seen not perceived as based on fundamentals but the downturn is driven by sentiment. The market remains uncertain mainly due to the unquantified risks from the omicron variant, and inflationary pressures. The situation is likely …
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6 December
Conflict In Yemen Escalates – Analysis
The war in Yemen intensified over the past weekend as tit-for-tat attacks were reported between Iran-aligned Houthis and Saudi-led coalition. On Saturday, the Houthis claimed that they fired 14 drones in several cities in Saudi Arabia in response to what the group described as Saudi aggression and the continuation of …
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