Russia’s economy ‘in for very tough times’ despite improved outlook: IMF

Russia’s economy ‘in for very tough times’ despite improved outlook: IMF

Kristalina Georgieva, managing director of the International Monetary Fund, at a press conference at the IMF Headquarters on April 14, 2023. Kevin Dietsch | Getty Images News | Getty Images The head of the International Monetary Fund warned the Russian economy is still facing significant headwinds despite receiving a recent growth upgrade by the Washington-based … Read more

Senators test Israel, Ukraine bill support, vote on Super Bowl Sunday

Senators test Israel, Ukraine bill support, vote on Super Bowl Sunday

U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) holds a press conference after the Senate passed a continuing resolution to avoid a shutdown of the federal government, in Washington, U.S., November 15, 2023.  Elizabeth Frantz | Reuters Senators spent the weekend in slow-going negotiations to gauge support for a $95 billion aid package to fund Ukraine, … Read more

Trump Says He Might ‘Encourage’ Russia To Attack NATO Allies

Trump Says He Might ‘Encourage’ Russia To Attack NATO Allies

Former President Donald Trump delivered an alarming message to U.S. allies during a Saturday rally where he outlined a scenario in which he would “encourage” Russia to “do whatever the hell they want” to other NATO members. Speaking to a crowd in Conway, South Carolina, Trump told a story that cast himself as a tough-talking … Read more

Senate Advances Ukraine, Israel Aid Bill After GOP Stands Down

Senate Advances Ukraine, Israel Aid Bill After GOP Stands Down

WASHINGTON ― The Senate on Thursday cleared a key procedural vote on a bill providing billions of dollars in military aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, voting to open debate on legislation that has been stalled by Republicans for months. The breakthrough came after lawmakers decoupled the $95 billion foreign assistance portion of the bill … Read more

‘He’s In A Tough Position’: Mitch McConnell’s Influence Wanes In Trump’s GOP

‘He’s In A Tough Position’: Mitch McConnell’s Influence Wanes In Trump’s GOP

WASHINGTON — Mitch McConnell is widely known to be a cunning, Machiavellian tactician who maximizes his party’s power in the Senate to accomplish hugely consequential conservative victories, including a right-wing Supreme Court majority that may last for decades. But the recent drama in Congress’ upper chamber exposed what has been evident behind the scenes for … Read more

Tucker Carlson Interviews Vladimir Putin

Tucker Carlson Interviews Vladimir Putin

Tucker Carlson aired his interview with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday. The interview ― Putin’s first formal sit-down with a Western media figure since he began a full-scale invasion of Ukraine ― stretched more than two hours. Putin spent the first 30 minutes explaining the history of Russia and Ukraine at the end of … Read more

Canadians too smart to fall for Russian propaganda on Ukraine: Trudeau  – National

Canadians too smart to fall for Russian propaganda on Ukraine: Trudeau  – National

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted February 9, 2024 10:36 am Updated February 9, 2024 1:23 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he believes Canadians are too smart to fall for Russian propaganda about the war in Ukraine. Trudeau made the remark after he … Read more

Ukraine’s new army chief lays out goals, including use of high tech weapons – National

Ukraine’s new army chief lays out goals, including use of high tech weapons – National

Ukraine‘s new military chief said Friday that his immediate goals are to improve the rotation of troops at the front lines and harness the power of new technology, at a time when Kyiv’s forces are largely on the defensive in the war with Russia. Col. Gen. Oleksandr Syrskyi, who previously was the commander of Ukraine’s … Read more

Putin hints at swapping Wall Street Journal reporter for Russian prisoner

Putin hints at swapping Wall Street Journal reporter for Russian prisoner

U.S. journalist Evan Gershkovich, who was detained in Russia on spying charges, is escorted out of the Lefortovsky Court building in Moscow on Jan. 26, 2024. Alexander Nemenov | Afp | Getty Images Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday said “an agreement can be reached” over the release of detained Wall Street Journal reporter Evan … Read more

What next for the war as Zelenskyy replaces army chief

What next for the war as Zelenskyy replaces army chief

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy attends flag hoisting ceremony in Izium after the Ukrainian forces took control of the city from the Russian forces in Kharkiv, Ukraine on September 14, 2022.  Commander of the Ukrainian Land Forces Oleksandr Syrskyi, Head of the Presidential Office Andriy Yermak, Governor of the Military Administration of the Kharkiv Region Oleg … Read more