Narrated and produced by Dr. Joeri Schasfoort (University of Groningen)
Category: United States
Russia-Ukraine conflict: Is Germany letting the West down? | To the point
As tensions rise between Russia and Ukraine, Germany faces fierce criticism for promising to supply Kiev with medical supplies, but not weapons.
Какво иска Путин и защо го иска
Русия отправи най-голямото предизвикателство към сигурността в Европа поне от последните 30 години. Какво, всъщност, иска руският президент Владимир Путин и защо го иска точно сега? Не, отговорът не е “Украйна”. Залогът е много по-голям. Гледайте във видеото коментара по темата на заместник-главния редактор на “Дневник” Петър Карабоев.
NATO on the move: How likely is Russia to attack Ukraine? | DW News
The US and NATO have formally rejected Moscow’s sweeping security demands, refusing – among other things – to rule out future NATO membership for Ukraine. In its written reply to Moscow’s proposals, Washington offers what it calls ‘a serious diplomatic path’ out of the crisis. In recent weeks, Russia has massed some one hundred thousand […]
Ukraine-Russia crisis: What’s Russia’s problem with NATO?
“If Ukraine is in NATO, then it is not just at Russia’s doorstep, it literally is on the threshold.” We asked a Russian expert to explain the country’s main issues with NATO’s expansion eastwards.
Russia reacts to NATO response on security demands — MAIN BITS
Here’s what Russia’s FM Sergey Lavrov said about US response to Russia’s security guarantee proposals.
Who or What is behind Havana Syndrome? | Inside Story
More than five years on, and the so-called Havana Syndrome is back with us. Four American diplomats have fallen sick this week with suspected cases of the Syndrome in Paris and Geneva. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken says the federal government is working to identify the illness and who or what might be behind […]
What Really Happened to Capitol Police During the Insurrection
On January 6, 2021, hundreds of people breached the United State Capitol Building in an attempt to stop Congress from certifying the 2020 election. Many participants documented their actions on social media for the world to see. The attack left 5 dead, at least 138 police officers injured and resulted in more than $30 million […]
The Fed Plans to Taper. Here’s What That Means. | WSJ
The Federal Reserve says it will accelerate the wind-down of its bond-buying program, the biggest step the central bank has taken in reversing its pandemic-era stimulus. Here’s how tapering works, and why it sends markets on edge.
US wins appeal over extradition of WikiLeaks founder Assange
The United States government has won an appeal at Britain’s High Court over the extradition of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange. Friday’s ruling, which overturns an earlier decision, means Assange is now closer to being extradited from a British prison to the US, where he would face spying charges over WikiLeaks’ publication of secret military documents […]