Europe: Mediterranean countries expect over 150,000 migrant arrivals this year

Tens of thousands of migrants are expected to travel to southern Europe this year as poverty, violence and rocketing food inflation pushes many to flee their homes. Mediterranean countries on major migrant routes into Europe expect over 150,000 arrivals this … Read More

Russia-induced global food crisis pushes 49M to ‘brink’ of famine, starvation: expert warns

Experts warn that mass hunger has previously led to significant political turmoil. EXCLUSIVE: Russia’s war in Ukraine has sparked a global crisis, and experts warn that hunger poses the greatest worldwide security threat as millions face famine and starvation. “The … Read More

Germany orders 60 Chinook helicopters in military upgrade

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Replacement for ageing Sikorskys is part of spending spree after Russia invaded Ukraine. Germany has announced it will buy a fleet of Chinook CH-47 transport helicopters as part of a €100 billion ($107bn) upgrade of its military after Russia invaded … Read More

EU Agrees to Ban Majority of Russian Oil

European Union leaders agreed late Monday to ban two-thirds of Russian oil imports as part of a compromise deal to increase pressure on Russia while accounting for the economic effects on some EU nations that are more reliant on Russian … Read More

What if Russia succeeds in Ukraine’s Donbas region?

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The chances of Moscow’s limited victory opening the next phase of a destabilizing situation for the world are high. The question preoccupying Europe is whether Russia is on the brink of a surprise breakthrough on the Ukraine battlefield, allowing it … Read More

Analysis: Schroeder throws in towel as German industry clings on to Russian gas

FRANKFURT, May 26 (Reuters) – Gerhard Schroeder has backed off from taking a top role at Russian energy giant Gazprom (GAZP.MM), dealing a setback to Germany’s gas lobby as it seeks to keep the energy lifeline from Russia open. The … Read More

Weekly Update by Mark Armstrong – 20 May 2022

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Greetings from Tyler, Amid the scare that the pretend administration is trying to turn American sovereignty over to a faceless UN body known as the WHO, is the reality of “emergency powers.”  Isn’t that convenient?  Congress doesn’t have to pass … Read More

Is Turkey Russia’s secret weapon inside NATO?

Turkey wants to “avoid being on Russia’s target list later” The authoritarian, Islamist leader of the Republic of Turkey delivered a shot in the arm to embattled Russian tyrant Vladimir Putin this week, by threatening to block the accession of … Read More

As Biden makes his first presidential trip to Asia, war in Europe looms large

The four-day journey to South Korea and Japan, intended to counter Chinese influence, will now highlight concerns connected to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. SEOUL — President Joe Biden on Friday begins his first trip to Asia since he took office … Read More

EU unveils €300 billion plan to reduce its energy dependency on Russia

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The European Union plans to invest up to €300 billion to reduce its dependence on Russian fossil fuels, the European Commission announced. The European Union intends to mobilize up to €300 billion ($316 billion) by 2030 to become independent of … Read More

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