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U. S. postpones approval of $200 million military assistance package to Ukraine
The administration of US President Joe Biden has prepared a package of additional military assistance to Ukraine in the amount of $ 200 million, but postponed its approval, despite the calls from Kyiv and some American lawmakers, reported NBC, citing several sources. The postponement, the report said, was made in order to give more time to diplomatic efforts to defuse tensions and preserve leverage in the event of a Russian attack on Ukraine.
It's not clear what the proposed $200 million aid …
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Poland demands European Commission begin investigation into Russia's Gazprom over soaring gas prices
The European Commission (EC) has sufficient arguments to immediately launch begin proceedings against the Russian gas giant Gazprom, said on the air of Polskie Radio Polish Minister of Climate and Environment, Anna Moskwa.
"We strongly ask for an immediate antitrust investigation against Gazprom," she said.
"I will soon meet with the European Commissioner [for Energy] and will defend this position. In our opinion, there are legal arguments that already now allow us to launch this …
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Putin convinces Biden not to impose sanctions against Russian oligarchs and Nord Stream 2
The United States withdrew all amendments on sanctions against Russia from the draft defense bill for 2022 after negotiations between Joe Biden and Vladimir Putin.
The two-hour online summit, which the presidents held face to face, even sending interpreters to the other rooms, was the third conversation between Putin and Biden and took place after Russia moved almost all Russian troops stationed west of the Urals to the border with Ukraine.
Biden "expressed concern" on behalf of the United …
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Kremlin: U.S. will not be able to disconnect Russia from SWIFT
The United States will not take steps to disconnect Russia from the SWIFT interbank payment system, since it will be difficult for Europeans to manage without Russia, which will be outside the payment system, said First Deputy Chairman of the Federation Council Committee on International Affairs Vladimir Dzhabarov.
"As for the SWIFT system, I do not believe that the United States will impose these sanctions: it will be quite difficult for Europeans to do without Russia, which will be outside …
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Zelensky: Ukrainian Army can thwart enemy’s aggressive plans
The Ukrainian army can "thwart any aggressive plans of the enemy," said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in a statement on the occasion of the Day of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
"The Ukrainian army during its recent history has passed a difficult path to the formation of a capable and highly organized combat structure, confident in its abilities and capable of thwarting any aggressive plans of the enemy," Zelensky said.
The Ukrainian President also thanked the servicemen for their …
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Lukashenko: Russia will not attack Ukraine
Belarusian dictator Alexander Lukashenko said that Russia is not going to attack Ukraine, and all statements about this are allegedly used as an excuse to "hammer Russia".
"They need a reason to hammer Russia. So, they put up that label. Although no one in Russia is going to attack Ukraine. Russia is aware of what is happening in Ukraine. And what is happening there, and what NATO and the Americans plan, is unacceptable not only for Russia, but also for us, because we are located nearby," …
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Lavrov: Ukraine must be forced to implement Minsk agreements
If Ukraine does not intend to follow the Minsk agreements of its own free will, it must be forced to do so, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on the air of the TV channel Russia 1.
"If it [Ukraine] is left alone, with its conscience, of course, it will not do anything. It must be forced, this is why the Normandy format was created, but Berlin and Paris are still manipulating their obligations," Lavrov said.
The initial part of Minsk agreements on the settlement of the conflict in the …
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Media: Russia is preparing to seize two-thirds of Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin is preparing to seize two-thirds of Ukraine's territory in early 2022, reports the German newspaper Bild, citing its sources among high-ranking military officials.
According to sources, Russia’s "plan maximum" for the war against Ukraine "lies in Putin’s drawer, and he has not yet decided whether it will be caried through." At the same time, according to Bild, the buildup of Russian troops, which started in April, indicates that the Kremlin seems to be inclined …
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Russia begins large scale military exercises near Ukrainian borders
The Russian Armed Forces began traditional winter exercises, which this year will be held partially in the annexed Crimea, as well as in the Russian regions bordering Ukraine. According to the press service of the Russian Southern Military District, on Wednesday, December 1, more than 10 thousand servicemen from motorized rifle and tank units will take part in the maneuvers.
At the same time, the official representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry, Maria Zakharova, said at a briefing that …
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Lukashenko threatens to deploy Russian nuclear weapons in Belarus
Belarus will ask Russia to deploy nuclear weapons in its territory if such systems are deployed in Poland, said Belarusian dictator Alexander Lukashenko.
In an interview with RIA Novosti, Lukashenko suggested that if Germany refuses to deploy American nuclear weapons, then they will be deployed in Poland.
"They will move them [nuclear weapons] to Poland. Yes. Then, I will offer Putin to bring nuclear weapons back to Belarus. We will talk about it. These will be weapons that will be most …