Norway to provide €1bn in humanitarian aid to Ukraine in 2025
Pravda Ukraine Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre has announced that his country will provide €1 billion for Ukraine’s humanitarian and civilian needs in 2025. Source: European Pravda, citing Jonas Gahr Støre at the plenary session of the Support Ukraine forum in Kyiv on Monday Details: Støre officially unveiled an aid package that had been…
Read MoreLight rail fares in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv to rise to NIS 8 on Tuesday
Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-843527
Read MoreDeath of Chinese radar scientist Yang Qiang a ‘major loss’ for military research
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Yang died of ‘illness’ in Shanghai last week, aged 55, university says. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3299944/death-chinese-radar-scientist-yang-qiang-major-loss-military-research?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreRussia, Turkey have serious groundwork for new projects in nuclear energy — Lavrov
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. It is reported that the parties also discussed joint work on construction of the Akkuyu nuclear power plant (NPP) in detail https://tass.com/economy/1918149
Read MoreUS Secretary of Defense and US National Security Adviser avoid calling Russia aggressor in TV interview
Pravda Ukraine Two key members of US President Donald Trump’s team, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and US National Security Adviser Mike Waltz refused to call Russia an aggressor in a TV interview on Sunday. Source: Bloomberg, as reported by European Pravda Details: Hegseth and Waltz avoided direct answers to questions about whether Russia is…
Read MoreRuble Stabilizes But Long-Term Strength Depends on Sanctions Relief
Moscow Times Even if geopolitical tensions ease, a persistent capital outflow or continued domestic demand for foreign assets would limit ruble strengthening. https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/02/24/ruble-stabilizes-but-long-term-strength-depends-on-sanctions-relief-a88136
Read MoreAir transport agency denies airports in central, southern Russia get ready for opening
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Should there be any changes in the operational status of these airports, the agency will provide official and timely notifications https://tass.com/economy/1918147
Read MoreIN BRIEF: What is known about the 16th package of EU sanctions against Russia
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The EU disconnected 13 Russian banks from the SWIFT payment system https://tass.com/politics/1918141
Read MoreWork Advice: How Trump’s anti-DEI orders affect vets and military spouses
Washington Post Work Advice: How Trump’s anti-DEI orders affect vets and military spouses https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2025/02/24/trump-dei-veterans-military-spouses/
Read MoreIn Nome, Alaska, a cadre of tinkerers and partisans keeps aiding Ukraine
Washington Post These volunteers won’t let go of the cause as Russia’s war on Ukraine enters a fourth year. They’ve sent ambulances, generators and more to the front line. https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2025/02/24/ukraine-russia-nome-alaska/
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