Category: Nations
West to expand its support for Ukraine’s counteroffensive — Blinken
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. According to Blinken, “military strength, and its economic and democratic strength” are critically important for Ukraine “to succeed, not only to survive, but to thrive going forward” https://tass.com/world/1631005
Read MoreTrump Has Options for Fighting Charges, but They Might Face Challenges
New York Times The former president has already tested a variety of arguments to challenge his indictment in the classified documents case. They could be hard to sustain in court. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/12/us/politics/trump-legal-documents.html
Read MoreArmed Forces of Ukraine seize control of 16 sq.km in a week on Bakhmut front
Pravda Ukraine The Armed Forces of Ukraine have seized control of 16 sq. km on the Bakhmut front. Source: Deputy Minister of Defence Hanna Maliar on Telegram Quote: “Advancement of troops: left flank – 1.5 km, right flank – 3. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/06/12/7406573/
Read MoreTrump arrives at Miami hotel ahead of arraignment on federal charges
Fox News Former President Donald Trump has arrived at Trump National Doral, his hotel in Miami, where he will stay the night ahead of his Tuesday arraignment in federal court. Trump faces an indictment on 37 charges, ranging from withholding national defense documents to making false statements. Law enforcement groups are already preparing for potential…
Read MoreRio Tinto to Invest $1.1 Billion in Aluminum Site in Canada
Wall Street Journal The miner said the expansion of its low-carbon aluminum smelter will increase capacity by around 160,000 metric tons of primary aluminum a year, enough for 400,000 electric cars. https://www.wsj.com/articles/rio-tinto-will-invest-1-1-billion-to-increase-capacity-at-aluminum-site-in-canada-1a1bd7a6
Read MoreS&P 500 Closes at Its Highest in Over a Year
Wall Street Journal Stocks will be tested by inflation data and Fed’s interest-rate decision this week. https://www.wsj.com/articles/global-stocks-markets-dow-news-06-12-2023-4a204f92
Read MoreUS will announce new military aid package for Ukraine on Tuesday, including infantry fighting vehicles
Pravda Ukraine The United States may announce a new package of military assistance for Ukraine worth up to US$325 million on Tuesday due to the start of the counteroffensive. Source: Voice of America journalist Carla Babb, citing an unnamed official, as reported by European Pravda Details: The new US military assistance will be allocated through…
Read MoreIn Earlier Espionage Act Cases, Warning Signs for Trump
New York Times Former President Donald J. Trump faces legal peril under a 100-year-old law that has been used to prosecute spies and leakers. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/12/us/politics/trump-espionage-act.html
Read MoreParis ramping up weapons, munitions supplies to Kiev — Macron
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. He also promised assistance in repairing damaged vehicles and training Ukrainian troops https://tass.com/world/1631003
Read MoreHead of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia: Collapse of Russia after the war is possible, but there also are other scenarios
Pravda Ukraine The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Latvia and elected President Edgars Rinkevičs accepts the collapse of the Russian Federation due to the consequences of the war, but believes that many other scenarios are possible. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/06/12/7406571/
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