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War, reforms and a possible successor? Here's what we could see from 6 more years of Putin
It was among the least surprising political events so far this year, but Vladimir Putin's reelection to a fifth term in office comes at a time of geopolitical and economic uncertainty for Russia, prompting questions as to what we can expect from another six years of the Russian strongman's leadership.
Germany's refusal to send 'Taurus' missiles to Ukraine is highly contentious — but won't break the government
Debate around military aid to Ukraine is deepening the cracks in Germany's administration — but despite "extremely unusual" public rifts, Chancellor Olaf Scholz is expected to prevail.
BOJ scraps negative rates in sweeping policy overhaul
TOKYO -- The Bank of Japan on Tuesday conducted a sweeping policy overhaul, scrapping its negative interest rate policy as it bets that Asia's second-largest economy is now emerging from a protracted period of disinflation.
North Korea says leader Kim Jong Un supervised tests of artillery systems targeting Seoul
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un supervised a live-fire drill of nuclear-capable “super-large” multiple rocket launchers designed to target South Korea’s capital as he vowed to boost his war deterrent in the face of deepening confrontations with rivals, state media said Tuesday.
Tuesday Briefing: Putin’s Victory Spectacle
A day after he was declared victor in Russia’s rubber-stamp presidential election, Vladimir Putin used a celebration yesterday to signal that the war against Ukraine would continue to dominate his rule — and that his fight to add territory to Russia wasn’t over.
South Korean defense chief says North Korea has supplied 7,000 containers of munitions to Russia
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea has shipped around 7,000 containers filled with munitions and other military equipment to Russia since last year to help support its war in Ukraine, South Korea’s defense minister said Monday.
Six more years of Putin will worry many countries. But not China
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