The International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Feb. 2 provided further details regarding its decision to consider allowing athletes from Russia and Belarus who have not actively supported the war in Ukraine to take part in international sports competitions in Asia. The IOC said earlier in January that it “welcomed and appreciated” an offer by the Olympic Council…
IOC Cites ‘Human Rights’ as Reason for No Ban on Russian, Belarusian Athletes Competing in Asian Games
February 3, 2023
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You’re Being Lied to About the War in Ukraine
Commentary This isn’t a surprise to any honest observer of international politics. It has therefore been frustrating to hear voices that many of us trust repeating the same tropes about “evil Vladimir Putin” and the “fight for democracy.” Likewise, as if reading off reports straight from the U.S. State Department or a CNN teleprompter, they…
Russia Vows to Push Ukrainian Army Back in Response to Longer-Range Rockets
MOSCOW—Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Thursday that Russian forces would respond to the delivery of longer-range Western weapons to Kyiv by trying to push Ukrainian forces further away from its borders to create a safe buffer zone. Lavrov told state TV that everybody wanted the conflict in Ukraine—which Moscow calls a “special military…
European Central Bank Raises Rates by a Half Percent, Vows Another Large Increase in March
February 2, 2023
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The European Central Bank raised interest rates for the fifth consecutive time at its first meeting this year. The hawkish move in Europe is in contrast to the U.S. Federal Reserve, which slowed down its benchmark policy rate increase on Feb. 1, with a quarter-point hike. Central bank policymakers in Frankfurt vowed to continuing hiking policy…
Expert Panel Says Russia Holding Nuke Deal ‘Hostage’ to Deter US Support for Ukraine
February 2, 2023
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Even through the most fractious days of the Cold War, the United States and the Soviet Union, and its successor Russian Federation, maintained compliance with nuclear arms accords and sustained contact in negotiating new treaties. But Russia’s February 2022 invasion of Ukraine changed all that with Moscow now refusing to decouple strategic arms control treaty…
Russia Holds Nuke Deal ‘Hostage’ to Deter US Support for Ukraine, Expert Panel Says
February 2, 2023
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Even through the most fractious days of the Cold War, the United States and the Soviet Union, and its successor Russian Federation, maintained compliance with nuclear arms accords and sustained contact in negotiating new treaties. But Russia’s February 2022 invasion of Ukraine changed all that, with Moscow now refusing to decouple strategic arms control treaty…
US Curbs Exports to Iranian Firms for Producing Drones for Russia
WASHINGTON—The United States on Tuesday put new trade restrictions on seven Iranian entities for producing drones that Russia has used to attack Ukraine, the U.S. Department of Commerce said. The firms and other organizations were added to a U.S. export control list for those engaged in activities contrary to U.S. national security and foreign policy…
US Targets Global Sanctions Evasion Network Supporting Russia
WASHINGTON—The United States on Wednesday imposed sanctions on 22 individuals and entities in multiple countries that it accused of being tied to a global sanctions evasion network supporting Russia’s military-industrial complex. The sanctions, which come as Washington looks to increase pressure on Moscow over its invasion of Ukraine, is part of U.S. efforts to target…
Sanctions Taking Toll on Russia’s Economy, Washington-Based Think Tank Asserts
As the West continues to pile economic sanctions on Russia, the debate has raged over how effective the restrictions have been in degrading Russia’s economy and its ability to wage war in Ukraine. It’s no secret that the Russian economy continues to function, while Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine—now in its 11th month—shows little sign of…
UK Says ‘Not Practical’ to Supply British Fighter Jets to Ukraine
The UK government has said it is “not practical” to send British fighter jets to Ukraine, though it insists the UK will “accelerate” its support to bolster Kyiv’s fight against Russia. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s official spokesman said on Tuesday: “The UK’s Typhoon and F35 fighter jets are extremely sophisticated and take months to learn…
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