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“The man the Kremlin wants to run Ukraine”
The United States says too soon to impose harsh sanction on Russia for its hostile stance towards Ukraine
The Secretary of State Antony Blinken says any deterrence would be lost if sanctions were triggered too early.
It comes as the UK accuses Russia of trying to install a puppet government in Kyiv – a claim that Moscow denies.
As tensions mount on the border between Russia and Ukraine, the UK is accusing Vladimir Putin of choosing this man to run Ukraine
The British Foreign Office is now naming a former Ukranian MP as the potential Kremlin candidate – an accusation Moscow is firmly denying.
This is the man the British believe will soon lead Ukraine, if the Kremlin has its way.
Ukrainian MP Yev-en Mur-ayev – a pro Russian figure.
In 2019, his party only won 3 per cent of the vote – short of the 5% barrier.
he founded the pro-Russian TV channel NASH, which was owned by his father.
Ukraine’s ambassador to the UK says he’s not surprised the Russians would choose the former MP.
Western and Ukrainian intelligence services believe an invasion could happen at any time, after Russian forces amassed on the border.
Russia denies it is planning any attack .. but President Putin has issued demands to the West. He wants a firm guarantee that Ukraine wont join NATO.
He also wants Nato to abandon military exercises and stop sending weapons to eastern Europe.
But Russia’s annexation of Crimea have galvanized public support for Ukraine’s Western leanings.
The Americans say NATO is a defensive force, and accuse Russia of trying to increase its sphere of influence.
Russia denies the “plot”
The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs says the British Foreign Office is “circulating disinformation” and called on the UK to “stop spreading nonsense”.
In a statement, Foreign Secretary Liz Truss said: “The information being released today shines a light on the extent of Russian activity designed to subvert Ukraine, and is an insight into Kremlin thinking.
“Russia must de-escalate, end its campaigns of aggression and disinformation, and pursue a path of diplomacy.
“As the UK and our partners have said repeatedly, any Russian military incursion into Ukraine would be a massive strategic mistake with severe costs.”
In Kiyv, the weather is still freezing, with the hope there’ll be no cold war.
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The company is reportedly exploring a Starlink mobile device, positioning it as a potential rival to established smartphone players as it looks to extend its reach from orbit to everyday tech.
Starlink has become SpaceX’s financial powerhouse, generating an estimated $8 billion in revenue last year, with fresh trademark and patent filings signalling even more ambitious expansion ahead.
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Crude oil prices jumped over 3% on Wednesday as U.S.-Iran nuclear talks showed signs of faltering, pushing WTI futures above $65 per barrel. Axios reported disagreements over the venue and scope of Friday’s talks, while President Trump warned Iran’s supreme leader to “be very worried,” stoking fears of military escalation.
Tensions in the Persian Gulf added to the volatility. A U.S. F-35C shot down an Iranian drone near the USS Abraham Lincoln, and Iranian vessels threatened a U.S.-flagged tanker in the Strait of Hormuz. The USS McFaul escorted the tanker to safety, highlighting the region’s fragile oil supply routes.
Despite the clashes, nuclear talks will go ahead on Friday in Oman, but uncertainty continues to drive oil market volatility, with traders closely watching both diplomatic and military developments.
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The Washington Post has laid off hundreds of employees, marking what former executive editor Martin Baron calls “one of the darkest days” in the paper’s history. Approximately one-third of the newsroom staff were affected, as the company undertakes a so-called “strategic reset” to compete in a crowded media landscape.
The cuts hit key areas, including the sports desk, local coverage, international reporting, the books desk, and the flagship daily news podcast. Editor-in-Chief Matt Murray said the changes aim to prioritise national security, politics, science, health, technology, climate, and business coverage while positioning the Post for the future.
Critics have called out owner Jeff Bezos for his silence during the layoffs and alleged efforts to influence the paper’s political stance. Former editor Baron warned that the newspaper’s ambitions would be sharply diminished and its credibility could suffer.
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