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  • U.S. announces $7.9 billion military aid package to Ukraine

    The United States has announced a new $7.9 billion defense aid package for Ukraine, confirmed by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who expressed his gratitude to American leaders in a statement.

    "I am thankful to U.S. President Joe Biden, the U.S. Congress, both parties – Republicans and Democrats, and the entire American nation for today’s announcement of significant defense assistance totaling $7.9 billion. This includes sanctions against Russia," Zelensky expressed.

    He emphasized …

  • Zelensky calls for immediate international action to prevent prolonged war with Russia

    In a stark warning, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky emphasized the critical importance of swift action to prevent the ongoing war with Russia from dragging on for years, or even decades.

    Speaking at the Golden Plate Award ceremony in the United States on September 23, Zelensky highlighted that the upcoming few months are pivotal for Ukraine in the conflict with Russia. He stressed that Ukraine has limited time to achieve significant results on the battlefield and avoid a prolonged war. …

  • Uzbekistan and U.S. ink customs agreement to clamp down on Russia's sanctions evasion

    In a significant move that could impact Russia's parallel import strategies used to circumvent international sanctions, Uzbekistan has signed a mutual customs assistance agreement with the United States.

    The customs authorities of Uzbekistan and the U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency have formalized an agreement to collaborate and share data. This marks a major development in over three decades of diplomatic relations between the two countries, opening new doors for enhanced cooperation. …

  • Zelensky reveals Ukraine's victory strategy: U.S. awaits full briefing

    Senior White House advisor John Kirby remained tight-lipped about a potential meeting between President Joe Biden and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, advising reporters to await official announcements.

    The United States is not fully informed about President Zelensky’s plan for Ukraine’s victory in the ongoing war with Russia, according to a statement from White House National Security Advisor John Kirby, as reported by Ukrinform.

    When asked if Biden has reviewed Zelensky’s victory …

  • Four Americans found guilty of espionage in high-profile Kremlin-linked case

    In a bombshell verdict, a U.S. court has found four Americans guilty of engaging in illegal activities on behalf of Russia, coordinated by FSB-linked Alexander Ionov.

    The U.S. Department of Justice has charged four citizens with conspiracy to act in Russia's interest, revealing their ties with Alexander Ionov, head of the Anti-Globalization Movement of Russia. According to "Radio Svoboda", the court identified the individuals as 82-year-old Omali Yeshitela and 78-year-old Penny Hess from St. …

  • Turkish banks cut ties with Russian-linked companies amid U.S. sanctions threats

    Turkish banks are increasingly shutting down accounts of companies engaged in business with Russia due to the threat of secondary U.S. sanctions, according to Russian Ambassador to Turkey Alexei Yerkhov.

    "Problems in mutual settlements between the two countries persist. Cases of 'pushing out' companies involved in transiting goods to Russia have become more frequent in Turkish banks. These clients are being actively identified, their transfers are blocked, or their accounts are completely …

  • Armenia re-evaluates alliances: suspends CSTO participation, strengthens U.S. ties

    Armenia has frozen its involvement in all organs of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO). This decision, announced by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan at a press conference in Yerevan on Saturday, marks a significant shift in the country's foreign policy. “You know that Armenia has frozen its involvement in all CSTO levels, and we consider this decision to be sufficient at this stage. At present, we do not see the necessity to make another decision, but that doesn’t mean we won’t …

  • Fire Shield-2024 multinational military exercises begin in Moldova

    The multinational military exercises "Fire Shield-2024" began in Moldova on Monday, August 5, involving military personnel from the United States and Romania, as reported by Point. The exercises aim to enhance operational capabilities and improve the interoperability of forces.

    The Moldovan National Army's artillery and military-technical units will participate in the exercises. The maneuvers, which have been a staple in Moldova since 2015, will continue until August 23 this year.

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  • Baerbock: U.S. long-range missile deployment in Germany is a strategic deterrence against Russia

    Germany's Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock emphasized that deploying U.S. long-range missiles in Germany is essential as a "means of deterrence" against Russian President Vladimir Putin. "The principle of hope will not protect us from Putin's Russia," she wrote in a guest commentary for Bild am Sonntag on Sunday, August 4.

    Baerbock underscored that Germany's security is bolstered by current investments in defense within the EU, NATO, and on a national level. These defense measures include …

  • Several Russian inmates mysteriously disappear from US prison database amid speculations of potential prisoner swap

    Several Russians serving sentences in the United States have vanished from the American prison database, reports the news portal Meduza, citing lawyer Igor Slabykh and the Russian news agency RIA Novosti.

    Among those missing from the records of the Federal Bureau of Prisons are Vladislav Klyushin, serving a nine-year term for hacking and insider trading. Meduza points out that Klyushin's name had come up during discussions about a possible exchange involving Alexei Navalny.

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