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Last Updated: Feb 7, 2024 - 1:43:08 PM |
International
Setback for the transatlanticists
EU Commission unable to push through the controls on European corporate investment in China demanded by the US. Strong objections voiced by German industry.
Feb 1, 2024 - 2:53:05 PM
Business
Russian Oil Sales Slump
Russian claims that they continue to sell their oil at pre-sanctions levels turned out to be optimistic.
Jan 30, 2024 - 1:08:07 PM
Defence & Arms
Rare Russian AWACS Lost in Ukraine
In mid-January 2024 Russia lost one of their nine remaining A-50U AWACs (Airborne Warning and Control System) aircraft in Ukraine.
Jan 30, 2024 - 1:05:48 PM
Dysfunctions
Russia Faces Spike in Crime and Alcoholism as War Nears Two-Year Mark
Russia’s war against Ukraine has led to a surge in alcohol consumption in Russia, reaching 2.3 billion liters in 2023 and mirroring Soviet-era trends. The spike in alcoholism correlates with an increase in violent crime across Russia, with over 589,000 felonies in 2023, the highest since 2011. Growing alcoholism and crime, fueled by war-related stress and the return of pardoned criminals from Ukraine, contribute to a more stagnant, apathetic society and poses risks to Russia’s stability.
Jan 30, 2024 - 1:04:30 PM
Analyses
Fear drives a war mentality
Military leaders and politicians from NATO countries warn of Ukraine war expanding into NATO territory. Berlin hopes this threat discourse will build popular support for militarisation.
Jan 28, 2024 - 11:10:23 AM
