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The Arctic falls within Russia's national and strategic interests, and the country is committed to peace and stability in the region, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said in response to a question about US claims on Canada and Greenland. 📌 Subscribe to…
If Donald Trump’s political will for contact remains, President Putin would welcome it, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated.
However, he noted that no requests for contact have yet been received from the team of the incoming US president.
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However, he noted that no requests for contact have yet been received from the team of the incoming US president.
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❗️ Trump's Ukraine envoy: Biden's biggest mistake is not talking to Russia
Keith Kellogg, the president-elect's envoy to Ukraine, told Fox News that although Trump is trying to "save Ukraine," there must be talks with the Russian side.
"The biggest mistake…
Keith Kellogg, the president-elect's envoy to Ukraine, told Fox News that although Trump is trying to "save Ukraine," there must be talks with the Russian side.
"The biggest mistake…
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If Donald Trump’s political will for contact remains, President Putin would welcome it, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated. However, he noted that no requests for contact have yet been received from the team of the incoming US president. 📌 Subscribe…
The main beneficiary of the halt in Russian gas supplies to Europe is the United States, which has increased its LNG exports at higher prices, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated.
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Billionaire Elon Musk is reportedly in private discussions with allies about the potential replacement of UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer before the next election, slated for August 2029, according to the Financial Times.
This revelation follows contentious remarks from a close associate of US President-elect Trump, who labeled Starmer as "evil" amid allegations that UK authorities have suppressed information regarding widespread sexual assaults in the country.
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⚡️Big asks, small returns: Ukraine's weapons gamble falls short
Most of the weapons promised by the US to Ukraine have already been delivered, but the supply of Abrams tanks, F-16 fighter jets, and ATACMS missiles has not yielded major gains for the Ukrainian Armed Forces on the battlefield, an unnamed US official admitted, as cited by a British news agency.
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Most of the weapons promised by the US to Ukraine have already been delivered, but the supply of Abrams tanks, F-16 fighter jets, and ATACMS missiles has not yielded major gains for the Ukrainian Armed Forces on the battlefield, an unnamed US official admitted, as cited by a British news agency.
"In retrospect none of those steps have yielded major gains for Ukraine on the battlefield," the US official said.
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Panama Canal chief shuts down Trump’s claims of bias
Vasquez Morales has denied President-elect Donald Trump’s accusations that the Panama Canal is managed by China and that US ships face unfair tariffs.
The cost of crossing the canal averages $750,000, with no special treatment for any country. Panama is fully funding its canal upgrades, with no financial help from the US, the official clarified.
The average cost of crossing the canal for ships is about $750,000, but it can range from $300,000 to $1 million, the report said.
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Vasquez Morales has denied President-elect Donald Trump’s accusations that the Panama Canal is managed by China and that US ships face unfair tariffs.
"China has no involvement whatsoever in our operations. Rules are rules and there are no exceptions. We cannot discriminate for the Chinese, or the Americans, or anyone else. This will violate the neutrality treaty, international law and it will lead to chaos," Morales told The Wall Street Journal.
The cost of crossing the canal averages $750,000, with no special treatment for any country. Panama is fully funding its canal upgrades, with no financial help from the US, the official clarified.
The average cost of crossing the canal for ships is about $750,000, but it can range from $300,000 to $1 million, the report said.
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Pierre Poilievre, the Canadian opposition leader and Trudeau's most-likely successor, gave a masterclass in fawning earlier this year at an Orthodox synagogue in Quebec, calling himself a ‘simple Goy from the prairies’ with a big smile.
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Trump’s 5% NATO goal 'unrealistic' - German vice chancellor
Robert Habeck dismissed Donald Trump’s demand for NATO allies to spend 5% of GDP on defense as unrealistic.
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Robert Habeck dismissed Donald Trump’s demand for NATO allies to spend 5% of GDP on defense as unrealistic.
"We will not end up with 5%," he told Funke media, noting 3.5% is the medium-term target under discussion.
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Canada as the 51st State?
US senators reportedly discussed the possibility of Canada becoming the 51st state of the United States with President-elect Donald Trump, CNN journalist Haley Talbot reported, citing Oklahoma Senator Markwayne Mullin.
Senator Mullin confirmed the topic was raised during the meeting, describing the discussion as "good."
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US senators reportedly discussed the possibility of Canada becoming the 51st state of the United States with President-elect Donald Trump, CNN journalist Haley Talbot reported, citing Oklahoma Senator Markwayne Mullin.
Senator Mullin confirmed the topic was raised during the meeting, describing the discussion as "good."
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will not attend Donald Trump’s inauguration as the next US president on January 20, The Times of Israel reports citing a senior aide.
While Israeli officials had previously indicated that Netanyahu was likely to make the trip, plans for his visit have now been ruled out.
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While Israeli officials had previously indicated that Netanyahu was likely to make the trip, plans for his visit have now been ruled out.
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During Russia’s ongoing special military operation, Ukraine's Territorial Recruitment and Social Support Centers (TCC) have issued search warrants for over 500,000 men suspected of evading military service, according to Natalia Kindrativ, a representative of Ukraine's Ground Forces.
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🚨Violence grips the capital of Chad: check out what happened ▪️Gunfire erupted near the presidential complex in N'Djamena on January 8, 2025. ▪️Around 24 armed fighters from the jihadist militant group Boko Haram* attempted to storm the presidential complex…
Crisis in Chad: attack on presidential palace sparks questions
Tensions ran high in N'Djamena as an attack near the presidential palace shook the Chadian capital. While the situation is now under control, authorities are still uncertain about who orchestrated the assault, Chadian ambassador to Russia Adam Bechir Mahamoud told Sputnik.
Despite the incident, Chadian authorities have reassured the public that government institutions and the capital have resumed normal operations.
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Tensions ran high in N'Djamena as an attack near the presidential palace shook the Chadian capital. While the situation is now under control, authorities are still uncertain about who orchestrated the assault, Chadian ambassador to Russia Adam Bechir Mahamoud told Sputnik.
"We do not know who exactly is behind this attack. It is too early to speculate. But in any case, the main thing is that it is fully controlled. There is no problem, I am in N'Djamena right now," the ambassador said.
Despite the incident, Chadian authorities have reassured the public that government institutions and the capital have resumed normal operations.
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Lebanese Parliament elects Army Chief Joseph Aoun as 14th President, ending two-year power vacuum
Lebanese MPs elected General Joseph Aoun, the commander of the army, as the 14th president of the republic on Thursday during the second round of voting. Aoun will serve a six-year term.
Aoun secured 99 votes in the 128-member Parliament, well over the two-thirds majority (86 votes) needed to win. In the first session held earlier in the day, Aoun received 71 votes, but the session was marked by heated debates over the legality of his candidacy.
Aoun’s election ends a more than two-year-long power vacuum in Lebanon, during which the country had no sitting president. The presidency has been vacant since October 31, 2022, when Michel Aoun’s term expired. The Council of Ministers assumed the presidential duties in the meantime.
Aoun took the oath of office before MPs after the assembly at the parliament building in Beirut.
Aoun called for unity, justice and resilience in his inaugural speech, stating that "if one of us breaks, we are all broken." He vowed to act as a "fair arbiter," uphold the rule of law and ensure no immunity for criminals or corrupt officials. Aoun also promised to strengthen Lebanon's defense, reclaim state control over arms and forge balanced foreign alliances based on mutual respect.
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Lebanese MPs elected General Joseph Aoun, the commander of the army, as the 14th president of the republic on Thursday during the second round of voting. Aoun will serve a six-year term.
Aoun secured 99 votes in the 128-member Parliament, well over the two-thirds majority (86 votes) needed to win. In the first session held earlier in the day, Aoun received 71 votes, but the session was marked by heated debates over the legality of his candidacy.
Aoun’s election ends a more than two-year-long power vacuum in Lebanon, during which the country had no sitting president. The presidency has been vacant since October 31, 2022, when Michel Aoun’s term expired. The Council of Ministers assumed the presidential duties in the meantime.
Aoun took the oath of office before MPs after the assembly at the parliament building in Beirut.
Aoun called for unity, justice and resilience in his inaugural speech, stating that "if one of us breaks, we are all broken." He vowed to act as a "fair arbiter," uphold the rule of law and ensure no immunity for criminals or corrupt officials. Aoun also promised to strengthen Lebanon's defense, reclaim state control over arms and forge balanced foreign alliances based on mutual respect.
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