A Ukrainian serviceman runs to deliver ammunition to an armored fighting vehicle during a live-fire exercise in an area controlled by the joint forces operation in the Donetsk region of eastern Ukraine on Thursday February 10, 2022. (AP Photo/Vadim Ghirda) The Russian invasion of Ukraine and the aggressive strategy ofRead More →
WASHINGTON — The Biden administration will provide Ukraine with additional high-tech defensive weapons that are easily transportable and require little training for use against Russian tanks, armored vehicles and aircraft, according to U.S. and European officials. In remarks on Wednesday, President Biden announced $800 million in new military aid toRead More →
Congress has charged the Federal Reserve with keeping the US economy functioning as smoothly as possible. If the Fed fuels the economy, it may lower the federal funds rate, making borrowing money more affordable for people and companies. This action often raises stock values, rewarding investors with higher profits. TheRead More →
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LONDON — Diplomatic activity accelerated on multiple fronts Monday as Russia’s war with Ukraine entered an uncertain new phase, with President Vladimir V. Putin’s forces stepping up their bombardment of Kyiv and other cities , hundreds of civilians fleeing the devastated port of Mariupol and the United States. warn ChinaRead More →
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CHINA is ready to send weapons to Russia to help with its invasion, the United States has warned. And Beijing has been told it will face isolation and sanctions if it helps Moscow as World War III fears grow. 3 China may send military aid to Russia in its invasionRead More →
From the start of the war in Ukraine, it was clear that China would not condemn the Russian invasion. On February 25, Beijing abstained in a vote on a draft UN Security Council resolution condemning the attack. China also refrained from condemning the war by 141 countries at the UNRead More →
When the Ukrainian Defense Forces encounter a suspected Russian saboteur posing as a Ukrainian, they usually ask him to say the Ukrainian word for a type of local bread: palyanitsya. Almost invariably, the suspect betrays his nationality and politics by pronouncing it with a different ending: palyanitsa. Similarly, during WorldRead More →
The great demographic events of the past have shaped our history and made us who we are. The explosion in the number of these islands fueled the settlement of the British and Irish from San Francisco to Tasmania. The great demographic booms of the United States and Russia – laterRead More →
A 99-year-old man, Corsock, whose parents fled the Russian revolution, condemned the invasion of Ukraine. Ivan Tolstoy blames Vladimir Putin for the war and hopes the brutal conflict can be stopped. The naturalized US citizen, who has lived in Corsock for 46 years, had close ties to the former SovietRead More →
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine means that the food inflation plaguing global consumers is now tipping into a full-fledged crisis, potentially outpacing even the pandemic’s blow and pushing millions further into hunger. Together, Russia and Ukraine account for a huge share of global agricultural supplies, exporting so much wheat, corn, sunflowerRead More →
Tuition fees continue to rise. As borrowers wonder how to repay their student loans, it’s a good idea to… Tuition fees continue to rise. As borrowers wonder how to repay student loansIt’s a good idea to put a plan in place as soon as possible to pay off that debt,Read More →
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine saw the return of full-scale war to Europe for the first time in nearly 80 years. While many Westerners worry about the escalation of the conflict towards a confrontation between two nuclear powers, Lloyd Gruber asks the key questions – and offers unexpected answers. War hasRead More →
Just over a week after it began, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine looks like the tale of two wars. For Russian President Vladimir Putin, the past week has hardly been reassuring. Between the poor performance of the Russian military on the ground and the existential shock of Western sanctions on theRead More →
The Biden administration is seeking to enforce or lift sanctions against India for its purchase of the S-400 Triumf missile defense system from Russia under the Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA), it said Wednesday. US diplomat Donald Lu (local time). ). Lu’s remarks came asRead More →
Although the most immediate impact of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on India is the evacuation of thousands of Indian students who are stuck there, it becomes clear that there will also be long-term implications. New Delhi tried to walk a fine linenegotiating its relations with the United States and otherRead More →
Wall Street has just ended a lackluster month of February as the three main indexes ended the month in the red. Immense volatility was also seen on the stock exchanges. The Russian-Ukrainian war saga continues as talks between the countries’ representatives ended without any firm resolution. At the same time,Read More →
[imagesource: Wikipedia / Creative Commons] Russia continues to strike large parts of Ukraine, with yesterday’s attacks show a clear escalation in violence because of the frustrations aroused by the determination of the Ukrainian people. Earlier this week we covered the chances of an all-out nuclear war. While various experts haveRead More →
The United States and its NATO allies on Monday escalated their economic war against Russia through sanctions and restrictions, accompanied by an increased influx of anti-tank and anti-aircraft weapons into Ukraine. The moves come as Russian forces continue to approach Kiev, the Ukrainian capital, and amid widespread US and EuropeanRead More →
The Russian invasion of Ukraine this morning puts an end to several months of doubt and debate on the objective of Moscow’s military reinforcement on the border of the two countries. Washington’s repeated warnings of an impending military operation turned out not to be the hysteria that Russian President VladimirRead More →
US Undersecretary of State Wendy Sherman, left, and Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov attend security talks at the US mission in Geneva, Switzerland, Monday, January 10, 2022 Photo: AFP These days, the world is witnessing a looming crisis involving Ukraine and Russia. There are growing fears that the crisisRead More →
“There are two versions of this story. The US side is a pack of political lies from Biden, according to evidence in the country, in Donbass and on the Russian border,” say investigators and security analysts digging up data in the conflict zone. Russia again declared in writing to theRead More →
As Russia moves its accumulated forces around Ukraine’s borders, observers are watching to see if an invasion will actually happen. It remains uncertain whether Russia will demobilize its forces on its own, whether a diplomatic settlement can be reached that would persuade the country not to invade, or whether anRead More →
The October Revolution was one of the key events of the greater russian revolutionand the Russian cruiser Dawn signaled his departure. Built in the late 1800s, Dawn remains in service with the Russian Navy, but for ceremonial purposes. Some considered the ship obsolete when it was introduced, but it managedRead More →
Kyiv: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz landed in Kyiv on Monday for crisis talks ahead of a dramatic visit to Moscow to avert what Berlin sees as the “very critical” threat of a Russian invasion. Upon his arrival in Ukraine, the German leader went directly to President Volodomyr Zelensky, whose governmentRead More →
Scheduled for 4 p.m. today, the Prime Minister is due to meet virtually with Mr Biden, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, French President Emmanuel Macron, Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi, Polish President Andrzej Duda and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. EU and NATO leaders are also expected to join the talks.Read More →
Although the response of Western capitals to Russia’s aggressive military posture on its border with Ukraine has been framed in clear diplomatic terms, military contingency planning has gone up a notch in recent weeks. The intent of these measures, at least judging by the rhetoric of US and NATO leadersRead More →
The current crisis between Russia and Ukraine has put the United States and its European allies on high alert for the possibility of the first major interstate military conflict in Europe since World War II. Although efforts to find a diplomatic solution to the crisis continue, the scope for aRead More →
For several months, much of the attention of American and European foreign and security policy has been focused on the Russian-Ukrainian border, where more than 100,000 Russian troops remain massed and equipped for a possible invasion. Much of the internal debate in the West during this period has focused onRead More →
Boris Johnson continues to respond to the crisis facing his post as Prime Minister by stepping up the UK’s involvement in the US war campaign against Russia. After again rejecting calls for his resignation following the ‘partygate’ scandal in parliament on Monday, Johnson flew to the Ukrainian capital Kyiv yesterday,Read More →
Tensions in Eastern Europe have escalated considerably. Russian President Vladimir Putin has sent around 130,000 troops to his border with Ukraine. Many see this as a prelude to invasion. Here are three reasons why Putin might want to take over this former Soviet state. Hopes for a de-escalation of tensionsRead More →
Russian political expert Clint Ehrlich has claimed that Putin’s army is running a secret “super-weapons” program capable of attacking the United States – should talks on Ukraine fail. Mr Ehrlich’s warning comes as the Kremlin continues to mass troops near Ukraine, sparking Western fears of an invasion. Mr Ehrlich toldRead More →
Ukrainian troops seen during drills in Kiev, Jan. 22, 2022. (Sean Gallup/Getty Images via JTA) The escalation of the conflict, which coincides with the anniversary of January 27, prompts some to seek lessons in the tragic history of their families. (JTA) — The military clash between Russia and Ukraine escalatesRead More →
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JTA — The military clash between Russia and Ukraine escalates as Jews in both countries prepare to commemorate International Holocaust Remembrance Day on Jan. 27, the day Soviet troops liberated Auschwitz in 1945 . The coincidence is an annual reminder of the complicated heritage shared by Russia and many countriesRead More →
(JTA) – The Military confrontation between Russia and Ukraine intensifies as Jews in both countries prepare to commemorate International Holocaust Remembrance Day on Jan. 27, the day Soviet troops liberated Auschwitz in 1945. The coincidence is an annual reminder of the complicated legacy shared by Russia and many countries inRead More →
Fears of a Russian invasion and strike on Ukraine intensified today after new footage showed the country’s SU-35S fighter jets deployed in Belarus. The deployment in Belarus, which borders Ukraine, could allow Moscow to threaten Kiev, the Ukrainian capital, according to Western officials and analysts. Footage released by the RussianRead More →
The German Federal Foreign Office is working on plans to evacuate employees of its embassy in Ukraine if the situation in the country worsens, Bild reported. The United States is one step ahead of Germany, with non-essential staff at its embassy pleading for evacuations “as early as next week”, accordingRead More →
A flurry of diplomacy continued, along with a build-up of the Russian military near Ukraine’s borders, amid grim signs that Moscow’s talks with the West over its demands for sweeping concessions that would set back post-Cold War developments in Europe may soon be superseded by the use of Oblige. Meanwhile,Read More →
US President Joe Biden predicted on Wednesday that Russia would act on Ukraine, saying Russia would pay dearly for a full-scale invasion but suggesting there might be a lower cost for a “minor incursion”. President Biden’s comments during a White House press conference have sown uncertainty over the West’s reactionRead More →
Ukraine should “consolidate its strength” and join NATO, says soldier The exercises were confirmed by Ukrainian TV Dom. Ukraine, which is seeking to join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), has received a series of consignments of US ammunition and Javelin missiles since 2018, drawing criticism from Moscow. Kiev accusesRead More →
Russia: nuclear strike would turn Germany into wasteland Mr Putin has warned that he is ready to take “military action” in response to “unfriendly” Western action in Ukraine, the clearest sign to date that the Russian strongman is preparing for war. The Russian president, speaking at a meeting at theRead More →
In the event of war, Russia will be able to call 2.5 times more reservists than the United States. But does it matter in the wars of the future? Western experts quite often make misleading comparisons between the military potential of Russia and the United States. This is well illustratedRead More →
Moscow sent the bombers on a “training” mission over Belarus. Russian nuclear-capable long-range bombers patrolled the skies over Belarus. The move reinforces the close defense ties between the two allies, as tensions with the West escalate. The Russian Defense Ministry announced yesterday that two Tu-22M3 planes flew a four-hour missionRead More →
Russia on Monday threatened to deploy nuclear intermediate-range missiles (INF) in Europe, amid escalating tensions between Russia and Ukraine. The missiles have a maximum range of 5,000 km, which means that they would be able to hit several European capitals. INF missiles were banned until 2019, when Washington resigned fromRead More →
He warned the EU should consider a variety of potential red lines that could trigger “high impact” sanctions and other “serious consequences” from the bloc and its partners, including the UK. In addition to conventional conflict, “hybrid warfare” techniques can include other tactics, such as information campaigns and attacks onRead More →
Fox News host Tucker Carlson addressed Russian-Ukrainian tensions again on Wednesday. He accused some Republicans of seeking to draw the United States into conflict with Vladimir Putin. This followed a segment the day before where Carlson had spoken out in favor of Putin’s actions. Loading Something is loading. Fox NewsRead More →
As the United States and NATO continue their military build-up on Russia’s borders, their representatives are forging ahead with hysterical anti-Russian rhetoric and threats of war. Insisting that Moscow has massed troops and equipment on the Ukrainian border and has increased tenfold its anti-Ukrainian campaign on social media in preparationRead More →
After years of undeclared war in the eastern Donbass region, this week has seen the risk of a full-fledged confrontation between Russia and Ukraine increasing, which threatens to involve Ukraine’s military intelligence chief. NATO Kyrylo Budanov warned the Military Times that over the weekend Russia “had more than 92,000 troopsRead More →
Speaking to talkRADIO on Monday, former Defense Minister Sir Gerald Howarth supported the comments of the Chief of the Defense Staff, General Sir Nick Carter, who warned on Saturday that there was now “greater risk” of accidental war with Russia than at any time during the Cold War. It comesRead More →
After witnessing nearly eight years of the Kremlin’s war against Ukraine, one would think that the international community would be clear about what type of war is going on in the Donbass region and who is responsible for it. France and Germany’s recent bizarre whataboutism attempts, spurred by a UkrainianRead More →
Photos taken on Monday confirm recent reports that Russia is once again massing troops and military equipment on the border with Ukraine after a major build-up this spring. The new images taken by Maxar Technologies show an accumulation of armored units, tanks and self-propelled artillery as well as ground troopsRead More →
Ukrainian forces launched an airstrike in the Donbass region on Wednesday. This is the first time that TB-2 drones have been used to destroy military equipment in the region. It is claimed that the military equipment which was destroyed fired at the village of Granitne. Along with the annexation ofRead More →
The enormous and menacing concentration of Russian troops on the borders with Ukraine and in annexed Crimea was best seen from space. This is probably why it has been noticed all over the world. Hundreds of tanks and planes, more than 120,000 troops from all over the Russian Federation haveRead More →
As tensions rise between China and the West, there are growing fears that the United States and Australia do not have what it takes to defeat China. “We lose a lot of people. We are losing a lot of material. We usually fail to achieve our goal. David Ochmanek, RANDRead More →
In issuing a notice to the US carrier over the weekend, the FAA warned against flying over the Russian-Ukrainian border due to flight safety risks. They noted “escalating regional tensions between Russia and Ukraine, which could potentially lead to no-notice cross-border skirmishes, increased military activity and/or conflict.” US civilian flightsRead More →
Russia: expert discusses tensions with Ukraine The troubled country’s foreign minister was joined by his counterparts from Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia – all NATO allies – in strongly condemning Russia’s military escalation in eastern Russia Ukraine. Dmytro Kuleba’s warning came after the United States turned around by sending two warshipsRead More →
Seeing the attempted overthrow of our government on January 6, I was appalled at the parallels to the Russian Revolution of February 1917. I taught Russian and Soviet history in the Russian Studies and International Relations programs in Bucknell for 20 years and I was surprised to see the parallelsRead More →
In November 1917, the Russian Civil War broke out as several factions vied for the power to determine the country’s political future. The Bolshevik Socialist Party, led by Vladimir Lenin, had overthrown the provisional government as different groups fought for control. The two largest groups involved in the fighting wereRead More →
TL The short answer is that Japanese imperial policies in Russia have shifted from pure opportunism over land and resources to genuine concern over the arrival of communism in East Asia. I want to stress the last point: Japan was not concerned about Communism in Russia per se, but aboutRead More →
Contents When was the Russian Revolution? Russian Revolution of 1905 Nicholas II Rasputin and the Tsarina February Revolution bolshevik revolution Russian Civil War Impact of the Russian Revolution Sources PHOTO GALLERIES The Russian Revolution of 1917 was one of the most explosive political events of the 20th century. The violentRead More →
In case anyone has any doubts, Moscow’s top military leader reaffirmed that Russia is engaged in a permanent war with the United States. In a recent speech at the Moscow Academy of Military SciencesGeneral Valery Gerasimov, Russian Chief of Staff, issued a three-part warning to the United States. He broadenedRead More →
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Russia’s recent military exercises – Vostok 2018 – have succeeded in achieving at least one of its goals: to draw attention to Moscow’s growing martial power and ambition. The events that followed also sparked a backlash: US concern about which guns Russia is selling to whom. Russia, however, says itsRead More →
Getty Images A boy in Moscow waves a Communist flag at a rally to mark the 100th anniversary of the October 1917 revolution This month the world remembers the 100 years since the Russian revolutions of 1917. The revolutions in Russia are incredibly important historical events. They marked the startRead More →
A group of political radicals took the reins of power in post-tsarist Russia a century ago this week, installing Vladimir Lenin as their first leader and bringing into play some of the forces that made the 20th century the bloodiest in history. history of mankind. It is hard, in fact,Read More →
The Russian Revolution began on November 7, 1917, when the Bolsheviks stormed the Winter Palace and seized power. They declared the foundation of the socialist Soviet republic, led by Vladimir Lenin. News of their victory spread like wildfire, inspiring liberation movements elsewhere, particularly in Africa. National resistance to British colonialRead More →
Should the Russian Revolution be remembered as one of the great turning points in history or should it be “relegated to the dustbin of history” since the new nation it created, the Soviet Union , no longer exists ? This month is the 100th anniversary of the October Revolution (whichRead More →
Lenin finally decided in September that if the Bolsheviks did not take power, the passionate radicalism of the masses, which had been building for months, would come to nothing. When he returned to Petrograd in early October, he sparked a furious debate on the question of the uprising, and theRead More →