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Finland joins Nato: Russia vows to retaliate as alliance expands

The Times April 4: Event: Russia threatened to take military “countermeasures” against Nato after Finland became the western alliance’s 31st member, as analysts predicted increased deployment of Russian nuclear weapons in the Arctic and High North. Finland’s membership will nearly … Lees verder

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Russian ‘nuclear tsunami’ will wipe out Britain, Kremlin-backed media threatens

The Times, May 2, 2022 Event Russian state television has issued a chilling warning that Moscow could wipe out Britain with a nuclear tsunami in retaliation for supporting Ukraine. In his Sunday evening primetime show, the Channel One anchor Dmitry … Lees verder

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Israel ready to export gas to Europe via Egypt in September

Jerusalem Post, April 7, 2022 Israel is preparing to step into the gap in Europe’s energy market left by sanctions on Russian natural gas as soon as this summer, Energy Minister Karin Elharrar said on Thursday. “The European energy market is facing … Lees verder

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Putin puts Russia’s nuclear force on high alert

February 28, 2022 President Putin has ordered Russia’s nuclear deterrent forces on to high alert, greatly escalating tensions even as President Zelensky of Ukraine agreed to peace talks. In a televised meeting with his defence minister and chief of staff, … Lees verder

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Russia invades Ukraine: A dark day for Europe

2022, February 24 President Zelensky of Ukraine warned that “a new iron curtain” was falling across Europe last night as Russian tanks and paratroopers laid siege to Kyiv in an apparent attempt to decapitate the country’s democratic government. Russia’s full-scale … Lees verder

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‘Ten Plagues’ Facing Israel if Russia Invades Ukraine

February 10, 2022, Haaretz wrote Israel faces a perfect storm of problems if Russia chooses large-scale military aggression against Ukraine, Israel’s quiet but critical partner. 3,000 kilometers separate Jerusalem and Kyiv. And that distance is probably why most Israelis don’t … Lees verder

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RAF jets in Russia warplane alert for second day

February 3, 2022 RAF fighter jets were scrambled to escort Russian aircraft flying on the fringes of UK airspace for the second day in a row. Two Typhoons took off from RAF Lossiemouth in Moray along with a Voyager air-to-air … Lees verder

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Joe Biden warns Russia could attack next month

The last few weeks the United States of America is once again interfering with political and strategic matters of other countries. In the Weekly World Watch Andy Walton analyses: Joe Biden warns Russia could attack next month The White House … Lees verder

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Putin is sabre-rattling at the West’s moment of maximum weakness

While Russian military is at its strongest for years, the UK is preoccupied with domestic politics, the US is distracted and Nato is divided. Russia’s military is at its strongest and most capable since the Cold War. Its public finances … Lees verder

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Russia sends in tanks to quell Kazakhstan protests

Kazakhstan took ruthless steps to quell a week-long uprising at the beginning of January with Russia also muscling in on the conflict by deploying special forces, hundreds of paratroopers and even tanks to the central Asian state. President Tokayev announced … Lees verder

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