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Tag Archives: Russia
Previews: Foreign Affairs Magazine – Nov/Dec 2022
Inside Foreign Affairs November/December 2022 issue:
The World According to Xi Jinping
What China’s Ideologue in Chief Really Believes
Russia’s Dangerous Decline
The Kremlin Won’t Go Down Without a Fight
The Sources of Russian Misconduct
A Diplomat Defects From the Kremlin
Morning Headlines: News & Stories From London
President Vladimir Putin declared martial law in the four Ukrainian regions that Russia partially controls on Wednesday.
News: Trump Subpoena, A Russia ‘Gas Hub’ In Turkey, New Italian Parliament
Vladimir Putin says that Russia could develop a “gas hub” in Turkey. Meanwhile, can Peru’s embattled President Castillo finish his term despite impeachment attempts and criminal investigations? Plus: Italy’s new parliament is convening this week to instal its 68th government in 76 years.
News: Russia Annexation, New European Political Community, New Zealand
Russia pushes ahead with annexation despite retreats in southern Ukraine. Plus: the launch of the European Political Community, Auckland Climate Festival and a round-up of Paris Fashion Week.
Headlines: Hurricane Ian Destruction, Russia’s Sham Annexation, Brazil Threat
More than 700 people needed to be rescued after Hurricane Ian tore across Florida. We hear from some of them. Russia moves to annex four occupied areas of Ukraine. And threats of violence hang over Brazil’s upcoming presidential election.
Stories: Hurricane Ian Flooding, Gas Pipeline Sabotage, UK Turmoil
Hurricane Ian roared ashore in Southwest Florida bringing historic flooding and winds more than 140mph. Some European leaders are blaming Russia for explosions that damaged two gas pipelines in the Baltic sea. And the Bank of England steps in to prevent economic turmoil in the UK.
Stories: Hurricane Ian Hits Florida, Leaks In Russian Gas Pipeline, Healthy Food
Hurricane Ian is making its presence known on Florida’s Gulf Coast after knocking out power all over Cuba. Two and a half million people are under evacuation orders across the state.
There are a lot of questions about leaks at two offshore pipelines that transport Russian gas to Europe. Several nations have called the leaks suspicious and point the finger at Moscow. And what’s the Biden administration’s plan to get Americans better access to healthy food?
Ukraine War Analysis: Time Magazine – Oct 10, 2022
Opinion: A New Look Gulf, Putin’s Desperate Draft & The Google-Meta Duopoly
A selection of three essential articles read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. This week, a new-look Gulf, Vladimir Putin’s partial mobilization (10:45), and the Google-Meta advertising duopoly (15:00).
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