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Putin: Russian troops acting ‘bravely’ in Ukraine
Russian President says his forces are acting ‘bravely’ in Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin says his country’s military is acting ‘bravely’ in Ukraine.
Leaving a trail of death and destruction behind them, Russian forces have retreated from northern Ukraine.
Ukraine’s President Zelensky says Russia is repositioning and regrouping troops for its next offensive in the east.
Thousands of soldiers are allegedly being concentrated into one region, after Russian forces were prevented from taking the capital of Kyiv.
Russia says its main objective now sits in overthrowing the eastern part of its neighbouring nation
Despite the aggression and destruction inflicted by Russian troops in Ukraine, Zelensky says that his military isn’t giving up, with his government remaining ready for a full-scale battle.
As Kremlin forces head towards Ukraine’s east, the governor of Ukraine’s Donetsk region has spoken of fierce fighting there – stating tha “the battles are continuing all day, every day”.
In an interview with the BBC, Governor Pavlo Kyrylenko says hostilities were particularly intense on the demarcation line, separating territory controlled by the Ukrainian government from territory occupied by Russian forces or those allied to them, including rebels.
The governor says Ukrainian forces in the region had “massively reinforced” themselves with the aid of military equipment sent by Western nations like the United States, reiterating the point that any help to Ukraine was “very important at the moment”.
US Pentagon Press Secretary John Kirby says there is one man who can end all of this unnecessary pain and suffering as President Biden and Indian Prime Minister Modi met online to discuss Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
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Trump orders Pentagon to resume nuclear testing immediately
Trump orders Pentagon to resume nuclear testing, raising concerns over arms race and global safety
Trump orders Pentagon to resume nuclear testing, raising concerns over arms race and global safety
– Trump ordered the Pentagon to resume nuclear testing, risking global tensions and retaliation from other nations.
– Proliferation concerns are rising as nuclear states modernise arsenals and the New START Treaty nears expiration.
The potential for worldwide radioactive fallout remains high, even for underground tests. The Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty, signed by 187 states, prohibits such testing, yet the US remains a signatory without ratification, bound not to violate the treaty’s intent.
Nuclear weapon testing, once crucial for understanding weapon effects and military planning, has diminished. Since World War II, nuclear tests have largely focused on developing new designs. Significant environmental and health concerns led to a moratorium on atmospheric testing in the early 1960s and the Partial Test Ban Treaty in 1963.
Many countries, including the US, stopped explosive testing in the 1990s. Technological advancements allowed nations to develop nuclear weapons without the need for actual explosions.
Proliferation Risks
Nuclear proliferation continues, with all nine nuclear-armed states investing heavily in modernising their arsenals. This raises concerns about lowered thresholds for using such weapons.
Recent conflicts involving nuclear threats have escalated, and the number of nuclear weapons operationally available has begun to rise again. Russia has tested advanced nuclear weapons, while China is rapidly expanding its military capabilities.
The New START Treaty, which confines the nuclear capabilities of the US and Russia, is set to expire soon, with no successor treaty negotiations underway.
The Doomsday Clock has moved closer to midnight this year, highlighting the heightened dangers facing the world today.
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US–China trade talks are a handshake, not a deal
Trump and Xi unofficially extend tariff truce, with US concessions and Chinese commitments on soybeans, fentanyl, and rare earths.
Trump and Xi unofficially extend tariff truce, with US concessions and Chinese commitments on soybeans, fentanyl, and rare earths.
Presidents Trump and Xi extend their tariff truce in an informal meeting, with US cuts and Chinese promises on soybeans, fentanyl, and rare earths.
Steve Gopalan from SkandaFX cautions this is unofficial and deeper issues between the two super powers remain.
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Markets cautious as rate cut hopes fade
Central banks ease rate cut hopes amid inflation and wobbling tech stocks; markets adjust to Fed’s new stance.
Central banks ease rate cut hopes amid inflation and wobbling tech stocks; markets adjust to Fed’s new stance.
Central banks pull back on rate cut expectations as tech stocks wobble and inflation pressures persist. Markets adjust cautiously to the Fed’s new tone.
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