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international-relations1 year ago•3 min saved

Navalny's Role in Prisoner Swap Talks Before His Death

Western officials confirm preliminary discussions about a potential prisoner exchange involving Alexei Navalny, but no formal offer was made to Russia. Claims of negotiations being in final stages before Navalny's death have been cast into doubt, with the U.S. continuing efforts to secure the release of two wrongfully detained Americans in Russia. Navalny, a vocal critic of the Kremlin, died in a Russian prison, with the U.S. and other Western nations holding Moscow responsible for his demise.

via ABC News|

#alexei-navalny #international-relations #prisoner-exchange

international-relations1 year ago•2 min saved

"Controversy Surrounding Navalny's Alleged Involvement in Prisoner Swap Deal with Russia"

Western officials confirm that discussions for a prisoner swap involving Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny were underway before his death, but no formal offer had been made to the Kremlin. An ally of Navalny's claimed that negotiations for his release had been ongoing for months, including the inclusion of an FSB agent jailed in Germany and two American citizens in the exchange. The U.S. is focused on securing the release of former Marine Paul Whelan and Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, while Germany declined to comment on the issue.

via POLITICO|

#alexei-navalny #international-relations #negotiations

international-relations1 year ago•1 min saved

"Ukraine's Looming Ammo Crisis: Western Officials Sound Alarm"

Western officials report that Russia lacks sufficient domestic ammunition production to meet its needs in the war on Ukraine, with sanctions impacting its military industry and ability to access Western components. Despite this, President Vladimir Putin remains committed to subjugating Ukraine, while the country itself faces shortages and relies on Western support. Both Russia and Ukraine are experiencing ammunition shortages, with Russia's artillery firing at a much higher rate than Ukraine's, and Moscow requisitioning military equipment intended for foreign allies due to production challenges.

via Reuters|

#ammunition-production #international-relations #russia

international-relations1 year ago•4 min saved

"800+ Western Officials Condemn Israel's Gaza Policy"

More than 800 officials from the US and Europe criticize Western policy towards Israel and Gaza, accusing their governments of potential complicity in war crimes and failing to hold Israel to the same standards as other countries. They call for a ceasefire and express concern over the impact of their governments' support for Israel on global moral standing and efforts to counter malign actions by other countries. The statement comes after the International Court of Justice found South Africa’s claim that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza to be “plausible.”

via CNN|

#gaza #international-humanitarian-law #international-relations

international-relations2 years ago•2 min saved

"Utilizing Frozen Russian Assets to Aid Ukraine: Caution and Opportunities"

Western officials at Davos are open to the idea of confiscating $300 billion of Russian assets to aid Ukraine, but caution that legal complexities and potential repercussions must be carefully considered. The G7 is discussing the possibility of seizing frozen Russian assets, but concerns about the impact on the global financial system and the need for a clear mechanism remain. Some officials suggest using the assets as collateral for raising funds for Ukraine, while others emphasize the need for a clear legal basis for any transfers.

via Yahoo News|

#asset-confiscation #davos #international-relations

international-relations2 years ago•3 min saved

"Utilizing Frozen Russian Assets to Aid Ukraine: Caution and Opportunities"

Western officials at the World Economic Forum in Davos are open to the idea of confiscating $300 billion of Russian assets to aid Ukraine, but caution that legal complexities and potential impacts must be carefully considered. No decisions have been made, and concerns about the precedent, mechanism, and impact of such a step against central bank assets are being discussed. U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has expressed concerns about the lack of legal authority for the U.S. to confiscate frozen Russian assets, while Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo emphasizes the need for a clear mechanism and suggests using the assets as collateral for raising funds for Ukraine.

via Reuters|

#confiscation #davos #international-relations

energy2 years ago•0 min saved

Russia's Oil Sales Remain Above $60 Cap Despite Western Officials' Claims

Western officials report that almost no Russian oil is being sold below the $60 per barrel cap, indicating that Russia is effectively managing to keep its oil prices above this threshold despite market conditions.

via Financial Times|

#energy #market-conditions #oil-prices

international-relations2 years ago•1 min saved

Ukraine's Survival at Stake: Russian Threats and Rebuilding Efforts

A top Russian politician, Vyacheslav Volodin, has stated that Ukraine must surrender on Moscow's terms or it will "cease to exist." He claimed that the West is experiencing weapons and ammunition shortages, loss of trust in politicians, and the failure of Ukraine's counteroffensive. However, Ukraine and Western officials argue that progress is being made. A recent survey shows a softening in American support for the war, with more respondents believing that the US is doing too much. Meanwhile, Poland's President Andrzej Duda clarified that Poland will continue to transfer weapons to Ukraine, and the first batch of promised US M1 Abrams tanks has arrived. British mine experts have been sent to Poland to train Ukrainians in bomb removal techniques, as the Russian invasion has left Ukraine heavily mined.

via USA TODAY|

#counteroffensive #international-relations #military-support

conflict2 years ago•5 min saved

Ukrainian counteroffensive underway against destabilizing Russian forces.

Well-trained and well-equipped Ukrainian combat forces are in "assembly areas" close to the front line, indicating a potential concerted attack on Russian positions. Ukraine has increased its offensive operations to create more favorable conditions ahead of a counteroffensive. Recent Ukrainian gains in areas near Bakhmut are part of a "bigger plan" which will eventually lead to the counteroffensive. Western officials caution that a large-scale assault could still be "weeks" away, and Ukraine is currently engaged in "shaping operations" to destabilize the Kremlin and the Russian military.

via ABC News|

#conflict #counteroffensive #military

military2 years ago•2 min saved

Russia's reliance on Cold War-era weapons grows as Ukraine conflict continues.

Russia's military equipment is "going backwards" amid battlefield losses, with experts saying it's now turning to older stockpiles that date from the early days of the Cold War. Western officials and think tanks have reported that Russia is losing around 150 tanks a month in Ukraine, resulting in Russia relying on older equipment, including at least one elite Russian unit fighting with 60-year-old T-62 tanks. Sanctions have cut Russian access to technologies like optical systems, for which Russia has previously relied on French imports, resulting in new tanks being fitted with older, less sophisticated systems.

via Business Insider|

#cold-war #equipment #military

international-conflict2 years ago•0 min saved

Bakhmut: Ukraine's Victories and Russia's Defeats.

Ukrainian commanders claim success in defending Bakhmut against Russian forces despite low ammunition stocks and pressure from some Western officials to withdraw. Col. Gen. Oleksandr Syrskiy, the commander of Ukraine’s ground forces, said time was working against Russia as it suffers heavy manpower losses and struggles to mount assaults on Ukrainian positions in Bakhmut.

via The Wall Street Journal|

#bakhmut #defense #international-conflict

international-relations2 years ago•4 min saved

The Global Response to Putin's Nuclear Threats.

US and European officials do not believe Putin intends to transfer tactical nuclear weapons to Belarus anytime soon, despite his announcement on Saturday. Western officials said they do not have any evidence to suggest Putin is going to move forward with the shipments in the near future. The Russian president appears to have made the threat to try to rattle the Ukrainians and distract from the Kremlin’s losses on the battlefield, the officials said.

via POLITICO|

#belarus #international-relations #nuclear-weapons