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US shows loading of over 60 Bradley IFVs for delivery to Ukraine
The U.S. Transportation Command has shown footage more than 60 Bradley infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs) being loaded for dispatch to Ukraine, according to the agency’s tweet of Feb. 6.
Indian aircraft with relief materials for Turkey denied airspace by Pakistan
An Indian NDRF aircraft carrying relief materials to the earthquake victims in Turkey was forced to take a detour after being denied airspace by Pakistan
Sweden ready to offer help to Turkey after massive earthquake, Swedish PM says - Stockholm Center for Freedom
Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson has said Sweden is ready to offer help to Turkey after an earthquake early on Monday in south-central Turkey killed almost 1,800 and injured thousands more, Swedish media reported. Following Turkey’s call for help, Kristersson sent his condolences to Turkey and tweeted: “Saddened about the loss of lives in Türkiye […]
Switzerland may renounce neutrality to provide military aid to Ukraine
Swiss elites are discussing changes to Switzerland’s policy of neutrality which would allow the transfer of Swiss-made weapons and ammunition to Ukraine, Reuters reported on Feb. 6.
Russian forces attack civilian car in Kherson region, killing 3 people, including a child
In Kherson Region, Invaders Fired at a Car with People: a Child Was Killed
The Netherlands has given Ukraine over €1 billion in military aid alone
The Netherlands has provided Ukraine with the equivalent of 1.07 billion euros in military aid. The symbolic milestone of one billion euros was reached in the past six weeks, according to letters from Defense Minister Kajsa Ollongren to the Tweede Kamer.
Russia's oil and gas revenue crashed by nearly 50% at the start of 2023, leading to a wider budget deficit as Moscow's spending soars
Russia's deficit widened to nearly $25 billion as lower energy revenue met with a surge in spending amid Putin's war on Ukraine.
Nearly 14,000 Nigerians take Shell to court over devastating impact of pollution | Nigeria
People from Niger delta areas of Ogale and Bille seeking justice in London’s high court
A Russian officer who brandished the skull of a Ukrainian soldier at a heavy metal concert was shot in an 'execution-style' hit
Igor Mangushev, who was filmed last year brandishing the purported skull of a slain Ukrainian soldier, was shot in the head at close range over the weekend.
Putin's assistant Kadyrov proposed after Ukraine to "denazify" Poland and fight "Satanism" there
Рамзан Кадыров предложил после Украины "денацифицировать и десатанизировать" Польшу. Об этом он написал в своем телеграм-канале. Глава Чечни комментировал намерения польских властей обратиться к США с просьбой увеличить поставки вооружения взамен того, которое Польша передала Украине, и...
Turkey earthquake: Death toll could increase eight-fold, WHO says
Many more victims are likely to be discovered in Turkey and Syria, the World Health Organisation says.
Russia monthly budget deficit soars to around $25 billion in Jan as energy revenues slump
Slumping energy revenues and soaring expenditure pushed Russia's federal budget to a deficit of 1.76 trillion roubles ($24.78 billion) in January, as sanctions and the cost of Moscow's military campaign in Ukraine choke the economy's prospects.
NATO allies mobilize support after Türkiye earthquake: Stoltenberg
NATO allies are mobilizing support after a 7.7 magnitude quake hit Türkiye’s southern and southeastern regions, killing at least 284 people, NATO chief...
France moves to block access to pornography sites for minors
France will present this week a digital-certification mechanism to oblige pornography websites to effectively control the age of viewers on their sites from September, French digital minister Jean-Noel Barrot said on Monday.
RT Germany to shut down following latest EU sanctions
The German branch of Kremlin-backed outlet Russia Today (RT DE) will shut its doors following the latest round of EU sanctions, a month after its French counterpart was forced to do the same.
France a step closer to adding abortion rights to constitution
Greece pledges 'every force available' to aid Turkey
Greece's prime minister on Monday pledged to make ''every force available'' to aid historical rival Turkey after the neighboring country was hit by a deadly 7.8-magnitude...
Norway Proposes $7.3 Billion, Five-Year Aid Package To Ukraine
Norway's prime minister proposed on February 6 that his country should provide aid to Ukraine of some 75 billion Norwegian krone ($7.3 billion) over a five-year period.
Russians kidnap nuclear engineers of Ukrainian Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant who refuse to cooperate
The National Resistance Center reports new cases of kidnappings among the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant workers who do not agree to sign contracts with a fake company from Rosatom, Russia’s state nuclear regulator.