Russian economy on the brink: insider report highlights risks of Central Bank's interest rate hikes
Efforts by the Central Bank of Russia to rein in inflation through interest rate hikes are not only ineffective but also edge the Russian economy towards a precipice. Even analysts close to the Kremlin concede this inconvenient truth for Russia's leadership. According to a forecast by the economic center CMACP, which is close to Russian authorities, the Russian economy is headed for a shock, which is expected to bring about a production decline, corporate bankruptcies, and a surge in unpaid …
Military Chief Rob Bauer: Risk of nuclear escalation deterring NATO troop deployment to Ukraine
During a discussion hosted by the International Institute for Strategic Studies, Chair of the NATO Military Committee , Rob Bauer, indicated that if Western leaders were not constrained by the risk of Russia using nuclear weapons, they might have sent their troops to Ukraine to assist in the ongoing conflict. These remarks were made during a discussion hosted by the International Institute for Strategic Studies, as reported by Evropeyska Pravda.
Bauer was asked whether it is time to increase …
Kyiv: Ukraine rejects any peace initiative crafted without its involvement
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha emphasized , during a national news broadcast, that Kyiv will not accept any "peace plan" that has been developed without the inclusion of Ukraine.
The Minister stressed the principle of “nothing about Ukraine without Ukraine” as central to achieving a just peace for Ukraine.
"We will never accept any initiative crafted without Ukraine," Sybiha declared. He highlighted that Ukraine would not compromise on its territorial integrity and sovereignty. He …
Russian forces breach Kupyansk: calls for Ukrainian Command accountability intensify
On November 13, Russian forces breached the city of Kupyansk, a move that has drawn immediate calls for accountability. According to DeepState, two columns of Russian armor headed towards Kupyansk from the Lyman Pershyi area and reached the highway leading to Svatove by the afternoon. The first column comprised two armored personnel carriers, an infantry fighting vehicle, and a tank. Details about the second column remain scarce as it moved under the cover of darkness.
One armored personnel …
Kremlin: Russia forgives $20 billion in African debt
Russia has forgiven a staggering $20 billion in debts owed by African countries, according to President Vladimir Putin's Special Representative for the Middle East and Africa, Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov. Bogdanov emphasized that these funds are being redirected into development projects under a refinancing program.
On November 10, Sudan's Deputy Foreign Minister, Hussein Al-Hajj, expressed high hopes for Russia's aid in reviving the country's agriculture sector. The sector has …