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Berlin factory fire allegedly caused by Russian sabotage
In one of the largest fires in Berlin in recent history, a blaze that broke out in early May this year may have been an act of Russian sabotage, reported the Russian-language edition of the German tabloid BILD on its Telegram channel.
The media outlet reminded its audience of last month's fire at the Diehl Metall Applications metallurgical plant, which produced a cloud of toxic smoke over part of the city.
The Diehl conglomerate manufactures Iris-T air defense systems for Ukraine. However, …
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US Senators push for designation of Russia as state sponsor of terrorism in new bipartisan bill
On Thursday, June 20, Senators Lindsey Graham (R-SC) and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) introduced a bipartisan bill that seeks to designate Russia as a state sponsor of terrorism. Currently, the US lists Cuba, Iran, North Korea, and Syria as state sponsors of terrorism, holding them accountable under American law for their repeated support of international terrorism acts.
"I look forward to voting on our bill to designate Russia as a state sponsor of terrorism under US law for several reasons. …
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Putin signals possible changes to Russia’s nuclear doctrine
Russia may reconsider its nuclear doctrine in light of the West lowering the threshold for the use of nuclear weapons, said Russian president Vladimir Putin made this announcement at a press conference in Hanoi on Thursday, June 20.
"We are currently contemplating what and how could be changed in this nuclear doctrine and strategy. This is related to the fact that new elements are appearing (in any case, we know that a potential adversary is working on this), connected with the lowering of the …
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Romania to supply Patriot air defense system to Ukraine
The Romanian National Defense Council has decided to supply Ukraine with a Patriot air defense system.
"In view of the significant deterioration of the security situation in Ukraine resulting from Russia's continued and massive attacks on civilian populations and infrastructure, particularly in the energy sector, as well as the regional implications of this situation including impacts on Romania's security, the Council members (The Supreme Council of National Defense led by President Klaus …
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South Korea reconsiders arms shipments to Ukraine following North Korea-Russia military pact
The South Korean government has announced that it will review its stance on arms shipments to Ukraine following the signing of a treaty between North Korea and Russia, which includes a mutual commitment to provide immediate military assistance if either country is attacked, reports the South Korean news agency Yonhap.
"We plan to reconsider the provision of arms to Ukraine," stated National Security Adviser Jang Ho-jin.
The publication highlights that Jang hinted at a shift in South Korea's …