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OUT OF LOVE – the story behind Putin and the Wagner Group’s falling out

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11 months ago

June 16, 2023

Russia’s Wagner Group, a highly visible mercenary organisation, is beginning to experience serious tensions with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

In regards to Russia’s Ukraine strategy, Wagner Group head Yevgeny Prigozhin has repeatedly criticized senior officials at the Ministry of Defense, including Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu.

As of now, Putin, however, has endorsed the Defense Ministry’s demand that volunteer formations, like Wagner, sign contracts with it. As of now, Prigozhin has refused to sign any contracts.

Kyiv’s military command says strengthening air defense, artillery, and counterbattery capabilities are “important objectives”.

On his official Telegram channel, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called for additional Western weapons to fight a Russian invasion.

“Ukraine has never been the instigator of any aggressive wars.”

“We are appealing to the world for weapons so that our Ukrainian territory can once again be a place of peace—a land for all our people,” Zelenskyy said, adding that “only through the force of arms can we defend against Russian aggression and safeguard our peace.”

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Does American media have TikTok bias?

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3 mins ago

May 16, 2024

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While the fate of TikTok remains uncertain in the U.S.—there is no shortage of possibilities.

Euro Bloch is a comprehensive program designed to highlight the breadth of topics and issues within the EU political landscape. It offers insightful analysis within the evolving framework of relations between the European Union and Australia/Asia-Pacific region. Hosted by Natanael Bloch.

Next month’s EU elections are looming, with the far-right gaining traction. In this episode, Natanael is joined by Professor Bruce Wilson, Director of EU Centre of Excellence at RMIT University. #EURO BLOCH

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Will the U.S. approve MDMA therapy?

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1 day ago

May 15, 2024

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MDMA is a drug commonly known as molly or ecstasy.

Some medical professionals say it can be helpful for people with post-traumatic stress disorder — which is why a group has been fighting to get MDMA legalized as a prescription drug.

Currently, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is reviewing an application to use MDMA to treat PTSD. The agency is expected to announce its ruling as soon as August.

Anna Silman, a features correspondent with Business Insider joins Veronica Dudo to discuss. #IN AMERICA TODAY #trending #drugs #MDMA #MDMATherapy #business #pharmaceutical