Category: Russia-Ukraine War

Russia Swears Off Boeing and Airbus, Seeks to Build Self-Reliant Aviation Industry

The Russian aviation industry is preparing to ditch big manufacturers like Boeing Co. and Airbus SE, aiming to focus on producing necessary aircraft locally. Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Western countries imposed sanctions on Moscow that severely affected its aviation sector. Due to prevailing sanctions, Russia cannot secure the required spare parts to maintain its…


Biden Admin to Provide $1.1 Billion More in Military Aid for Ukraine

The Biden administration will provide approximately $1.1 billion in additional security assistance for Ukraine as part of its commitment to support the country’s long-term defense needs amid its war with Russia, the Department of Defense (DoD) announced on Sept. 28. The latest package is being provided under the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative (USAI), which does not pull weapons directly from…


Senior Pentagon Official: US ‘Absolutely Not Involved’ in Nord Stream Damage

A senior U.S. official said the United States was not involved in the damage to the Nord Stream 1 and 2 pipelines carrying Russian gas earlier this week. Speaking at a briefing with reporters on condition of anonymity on Wednesday, the Pentagon official said that “the jury is still out” on what actually happened to…


[Premiering at 7 PM ET] How Green Policies Led to Europe’s Energy Crisis: Daniel Lacalle

Daniel Lacalle is one of Europe’s most influential economists and investment managers. He oversees over $6 billion in financial assets at Tressis Gestión in Spain. An expert in energy and energy policy, Lacalle is also the author of “The Energy World is Flat.” Lacalle says Europe’s energy crisis can’t be blamed on the Ukraine war…


How Green Policies Led to Europe’s Energy Crisis: Daniel Lacalle

Daniel Lacalle is one of Europe’s most influential economists and investment managers. He oversees over $6 billion in financial assets at Tressis Gestión in Spain. An expert in energy and energy policy, Lacalle is also the author of “The Energy World is Flat.” Lacalle says Europe’s energy crisis can’t be blamed on the Ukraine war…


Trump Offers to Mediate a Peace Deal Between Russia, Ukraine, and US

Former President Donald Trump on Wednesday offered to step in to negotiate a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine, citing the recent damage that was reportedly done to the Nord Stream I and II gas pipelines. The pipelines, which Trump wrote have been “SABOTAGED,” could lead to a “major escalation” between the United States, Russia,…


Seismologists Reveal Suspected Cause of Damage to Nord Stream Pipelines

Two undersea leaks that began in the Nord Stream 1 and 2 natural gas pipelines were likely caused by underwater explosions, according to seismographic data. Bjorn Lund‬, director of the Swedish National Seismic Network at Uppsala University, told NPR Wednesday that it is “very clear from the seismic record that these are blasts.” Neither of the…


Russia Claims Victory in Ukraine Polls Amid Allegations of Pipeline ‘Sabotage’

Four Ukrainian provinces have overwhelmingly voted to join the Russian Federation, official Russian sources announced on Sept. 28 following five days of polling. Most western capitals describe the polls as a “sham” and say they will not recognize the results. According to Russian media, 99 percent of voters in the Donetsk region voted in favor…


US Embassy Warning: Americans Should Leave Russia ‘Immediately’

The U.S. Embassy in Moscow issued a security alert on Wednesday morning that called on American citizens to leave Russia immediately while it’s still possible to leave the country. The Embassy alert made reference to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s speech that called for partial mobilization of Russian men who will be sent to Ukraine. “Russia…


Trump Reveals His Biggest Fear, Warns ‘We’re at the Most Dangerous Time … Maybe Ever’

Former President Donald Trump said his biggest worry now is where geopolitical tensions over Ukraine and Taiwan may be headed, saying that he thinks “we could end up in World War III” and that the conflict could go nuclear. Trump, in a Sept. 27 appearance on the “Cats at Night Show,” was asked about his…