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16th June 2023
I will be testifying at a hearing at the US Congress on Russia’s Swiss Enablers on July 18. US policy needs to adjust to deal with this gaping loophole
Long known as a destination for war criminals and kleptocrats to stash their plunder, Switzerland is a leading enabler of Russian dictator Vladimir Putin
Putin signs decree to begin the process of nationalizing Western companies. The only thing surprising about this is that it’s taken him this long.
17th June 2023
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Timothy Ash
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Jun 16
When the war ends – with an inevitable Ukrainian victory – there needs to be a G7 public inquiry about how the West was corrupted by Russian money. Let’s not be blind to this – 1/
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16th June 2023
Putin’s nuclear threats serve to prove that he and his regime are incompatible with peace. Therefore, the world as a whole, and Russian civil society in particular, should pursue the following aims: 1. Remove Putin from power in Russia 2. Change the structure of the Russian… Show more
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17th June 2023
Sergey Karaganov, a Russian foreign policy expert close to Putin, has suggested a preventive nuclear strike against targets in Central Europe. His aim — to intimidate the West. What does this mean, how should we respond to it, and should we expect nuclear war?
17th June 2023
These are the indicative estimates of Russia’s combat losses as of June 17, according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
17th June 2023
Drivers go on strike in Russian-occupied Mariupol. Drivers of the municipal water supply company in Mariupol announced a strike on June 16 after not being paid for two months of labor, according to the Ukrainian military’s National Resistance Center. (1/2)
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17th June 2023
LUKASHENKO – SET-UP BY PUTIN?? There is a suspicion, says Sergei Bulba, that: 1. Putin is planning a war with NATO; 2. Putin sent Belarus Topol-M strategic nuclear complex, which has a range of 12 thousand kilometers. “They can launch a missile from the territory of… Show more
17th June 2023
This little girl’s father, Moshen Nafari, is unjustly sentenced to execution Be her voice: “I have no one but my father, he is innocent, and the regime wants to execute him today, please people help us” #محسن_نفری #Iran
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Private jet reportedly used by Putin’s Chef Evgeny Prigozhin traveled to Beirut (48 times in 2 years), Syria (21 times), Egypt (27 times) and repeatedly near or over Libya. According to Kenya’s news media, the plane has also visited Sudan and Chad.
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Prigozhin confirms he is also the founder of the Internet Research Agency, aka Troll Factory. Chad levels increasing.
16th June 2023
It was an honor to meet
at #folkemodet & thank for all the support for Ukraine. Now it is time to have clear endgame strategy to Russia’s war in Ukraine. Ukraine’s NATO membership is the only way to peace in Europe.
Real reconstruction of Ukraine is possible if both security and rule of law work. Investment can’t come until every day russian missiles fly. NATO membership is the only security guarantee ensuring Ukraine rebuilds and western businesses invest
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Jun 16
The Geopolitical Courtyard at #fmdk23 is rising early today: we discuss the reconstruction og #Ukraine with @SotnykOlena, @dkaleniuk, Oleksandr Senkevych, @SophieHAndersen and @FabricePothier.
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16th June 2023
“Now, more than ever, employees in Putin’s administration start their day with a glass of vodka — some even drink a bottle with breakfast.” A new
report details the drinking habits of Russia’s government officials since the start of the war.
meduza.io ‘This job simply cannot be done sober’ As the war rages on, Russian officials’ alcohol consumption… How do members of Russia’s bureaucratic apparatus deal with the stress of waging a war? With their remedy of choice — alcohol. The independent outlet Verstka recently published a report about the…
16th June 2023
On June 14, Navalny associate Lilia Chanysheva was sentenced to 7.5 years in prison. She was found guilty of “calling for extremism,” “creating an extremist organization,” and “creating an organization that violates citizens’ rights.”
meduza.io Navalny associate Lilia Chanysheva sentenced to 7.5 years in prison on ‘extremism’ charges — Meduza A court in Ufa sentenced Navalny associate Lilia Chanysheva to 7.5 years in prison. She was found guilty of “calling for extremism,”
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17th June 2023
“I won’t make it to 15 June. I’m afraid they’ll kill me,” activist Anatoly Berezikov said as he was handed his third jail term. He died on 14 June. His lawyer believes Anatoly was tortured. Here’s what we know so far about what happened to him:
17th June 2023
In St. Petersburg local authorities raised giant flags of the Russian Empire, the USSR and the Russian Federation. No contradictions were found.
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Another high ranking judge in #Ukraine sentenced by the High Anti #Corruption Court. Several years ago judge Chaus received a $150k bribe, the money was found in two jars buried in his garden. He fled to Moldavia but returned in 2021 and now was convicted
Transparency International Ukraine
ВАКС визнав винним екссуддю Дніпровського районного суду Києва Миколу Чауса та присудив
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EU to pledge €12.8 billion to support reforms in Ukraine to fight corruption to implement judiciary and constitutional reforms
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The head of Ukraine’s Supreme Court, Vsevolod Kniaziev, was detained in May on corruption charges, writes
in #UkraineAlert. This case reflects the progress made in Ukraine’s fight against corruption in the judiciary, she explains.
atlanticcouncil.org The fight against courtroom corruption continues in wartime Ukraine Despite the existential challenges created by Russia’s full-scale invasion, Ukraine continues to make progress toward the reform of the country’s deeply discredited judicial system, writes Olena…
Ukrainian Community in Ireland Retweeted
What an inspiration to meet & thank a group of people who from the very beginning of russian agression for nearly 500 days nonstop protest at russian embassy in #Dublin They are united by disgust at what is being inflicted by terrorist #russia on heroic #Ukraine #StandWithUkraine
17th June 2023
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Міндовкілля України
@mindovkillya
17th June 2023
While continues to deal with the impact of rf terrorist attack on the #Kakhovka dam, the invaders are targeting other dams and continue committing #environmental crimes. Learn more at https://ecozagroza.gov.ua/en/news/121
World Post & Parcel Awards recognized postage stamp “Russian warship, go…” as the best in the world for 2022
17th June 2023
Maxar Technologies has published new satellite images of the flooding in Kherson Oblast after the Russian forces demolished the Kakhovka Hydroelectric Power Plant.
english.nv.ua New Maxar satellite images reveal damage after explosion at Kakhovka dam Maxar Technologies has published new satellite images of the flooding in Kherson Oblast after the Russian forces demolished the Kakhovka Hydroelectric Power Plant.
16th June 2023
In just one day, Ukrainian air defense shot down 6 out of 6 «undownable», «no analogues», «hypersonic» air-launched ballistic Kinzhal missiles. russia lies. Always.
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Noam Chomsky, if you have time, it is well worth watching this interview with Noam Chomsky and Piers Morgan.
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Treaties are observed as long as they are in harmony with interests.
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