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Gravitas LIVE: Will Putin attack Finland next? Russia ending “current phases of war” | Palki Sharma

2022-05-13

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Gravitas LIVE: Will Putin attack Finland next? Russia ending “current phases of war” | Palki Sharma - Will Putin attack Finland next? - Russia ending “the current phases of war”

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Impact of drought in Somalia exacerbated by Ukraine war | WION Climate Tracker

2022-05-13

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Some of the most vulnerable nations globally like Somalia stand at the risk of increased food insecurity and water scarcity, this is not just due to climate but now also because of the Russia-Ukraine war.

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Jeff Snider on how Russia is using the eurodollar system despite sanctions

2022-05-12

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Paul Buitink talks to Jeff Snider of Alhambra Investments. Jeff explains how Russia, despite the sanctions, is still using the eurodollar system to transact internationally, for example by using off-shore banks across the world and middle-men in China and India.

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Why oligarchs choose London for their dirty money | The Economist

2022-05-12

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Britain is one of the best places in the world to launder dirty money. Our new film tells you why—and asks whether that's likely to change. 00:00 - Welcome to Londongrad 01:07 - Londongrad by design: a history 04:28 - How does British law help money laundering? 06:57 - How dirty money is hidden in property 09:26 - Why Britain's anti-corruption efforts fall short 10:49 - Does oligarch money actually benefit Britain? 12:08 - How can Britain get it...

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Arctic border town of Kirkenes in Norway freezes ties with Russia | WION

2022-05-12

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Norway, which is NATO's northernmost flank, shares land and maritime borders with Russia. The border town of Kirkenes has long been pointed to as a symbol of cross-border harmony in the Arctic but people there are now adapting to a new reality.

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Ukraine forces recaptures Kharkiv towns & villages, residents return to battered villages | WION

2022-05-12

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Ukraine's second largest city of Kharkiv continues to resist Russian attacks. Ukrainian forces are continuing a counter-attack to the North and have recaptured several towns and villages towards the Russian border .

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EU, Japan will implement strong sanctions against Russia and strengthen support for Ukraine: Kishida

2022-05-12

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Amid the ongoing Ukraine war, Japan has agreed to further cooperation with the European Union during the Japan-EU summit as the top EU diplomat said that Europe wants a more big role in Asia and welcomes a Japanese participation in action against Russia.

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Ukraine invasion: Kherson to soon be annexed by Russian troops? | Latest English News

2022-05-12

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Pro Kremlin authorities in Ukraine's southern city of Kherson, the first city to be captured by Russian forces on Wednesday urged President Vladimir Putin to annex the region. Moscow responded to the request saying that the local residents should decide their own fate.

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Gravitas: Macron warns against humiliating Putin

2022-05-11

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US President Joe Biden has lined up more military aid to help Ukraine defeat Russia. But his ally, Emmanuel Macron has warned against humiliating Putin. Palki Sharma decodes the different signals from Washington & Paris.

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Live Broadcast | Joe Biden expedites military aid to Ukraine | Direct from Washington, DC

2022-05-10

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WION Live Broadcast | Joe Biden expedites military aid to Ukraine | Direct from Washington, DC - Joe Biden expedites military aid to Ukraine - Alabama manhunt for inmate ends - The Philippines set for the return of the Marcos family - Nepali Sherpa conquers Everest for record 26th time

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Russia-Ukraine crisis: Russia destroys Skovoroda Museum with missile strike | World News

2022-05-10

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More than two months have passed on and the fighting in Ukraine rages on. In the latest development, Kyiv said that Russia has destroyed a Ukrainian museum with a missile strike.

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Russia-Ukraine Conflict Live News Updates: G7 to hold virtual meet with President Zelensky | WION

2022-05-10

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It has been several weeks since the Russian invasion of Ukraine started, and scores of civilians have lost their lives in the conflict. Armies of both countries have been involved in intense fights since Russian troops entered Ukraine. Now, G7 will hold virtual meet with Zelensky.

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War in Ukraine: why is Russia’s army so weak? | The Economist

2022-05-09

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As Russia celebrates Victory Day, our defence correspondent considers why the Russian army has performed so badly in Ukraine. 00:00 - The poor performance of Russia’s armed forces in Ukraine 00:40 - Why has the Russian army struggled in Ukraine? 02:00 - What’s behind Russia’s brutal warfare? 03:27 - Donbas: the next frontier Sign up to our daily newsletter for the latest coverage: https://econ.st/38atDfd Russian soldiers appear to be dying...

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SMART BOURSE – L’invité de la mi-journée : Thomas Costerg (Pictet WM)

2022-05-09

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Lundi 9 mai 2022, SMART BOURSE reçoit Thomas Costerg (Économiste sénior US, Pictet WM)

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Russia marks Victory Day on May 9, observers speculate ‘All-Out’ war | World News | WION

2022-05-09

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As the battle continues in Ukraine, Russian forces are preparing for the victory day on May 9 and experts have predicted a declaration of all-out war on Ukraine. Russian President Vladimir Putin will celebrate the World War 2 Soviet victory over Nazi Germany with a traditional victory day parade.

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CIA Director on Putin’s goal in Ukraine: ‘No signs of deployment of tactical nuclear weapons’ | WION

2022-05-09

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In a latest update from the ongoing war, Central Intelligence Agency director William Burns has said that Russian President Vladimir Putin believes that he can't afford to lose in Ukraine, he also said that Putin is doubling down on war which shows no signs of planning to use tactical nuclear weapons.

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Russia lost 23,000 soldiers in senseless war: Zelensky | World Latest News | WION

2022-05-08

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky while addressing the nation said that Russia has lost more than 23,000 soldiers in the conflict, that he described as a 'senseless war'. He also added that efforts are being made to bring life back to normal.

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Pentagon Spokesperson John Kirby gets emotional while talking about Putin’s ‘depravity’ | WION

2022-05-07

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The Russia-Ukraine war has entered its third month. The US has called out Russian war crimes. Pentagon Spokesperson John Kirby talked about Putin's state of mind and got emotional while narrating the situation in Ukraine

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Abortion and the Supreme Court: what’s at stake? | The Economist

2022-05-06

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A leaked draft opinion suggests the Supreme Court is poised to overturn the right to abortion in America. If this ruling goes ahead, women's rights are in danger. 00:00 - Abortion rights are under threat 00:45 - Why the leak was unprecedented 01:35 - Women’s rights and lives are in danger 02:22 - Will this be the first constitutional right to be erased? 02:50 - Could other constitutional rights be struck down? 04:16 - Are Americans losing trust...

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Russia-Ukraine war: Sweden alleges Russian plane violated airspace | International News | WION

2022-05-06

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Sweden has claimed that a Russian plane briefly violated its airspace on Friday. In a statement, Swedish Defence minister, Peter Hultqvist said, "It is totally unacceptable to violate Swedish airspace. This action is unprofessional."

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