• 02/24/2025

Dmitry Simes to moderate SPIEF plenary session with Putin — Kremlin

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Dmitry Peskov recalled that Vladimir Putin and Abdelmadjid Tebboune will deliver speeches https://tass.com/economy/1633307

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Germany to supply 64 more guided missiles for Patriot air defence systems in Ukraine

Pravda Ukraine Germany will “urgently” provide Ukraine with 64 more guided missiles for the Patriot air defence systems. Source: German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius, on the second day of the NATO meeting in Brussels, as reported by European Pravda, citing ntv Details: This is “a highly important sign to sustainably support the successful efforts of…

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Tornado Strikes Perryton, Texas, Killing 3 and Causing Destruction

New York Times The tornado destroyed a trailer park as it pummeled the Texas Panhandle city of Perryton. At least 75 people were injured, the authorities said. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/15/us/texas-tornado-power-outages.html

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Shabbat candle-lighting times for Israel and US

Jerusalem Post See Shabbat times for your area. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/jewish-holidays/article-746546

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Top Russian diplomat, Kremlin aide to participate in Putin’s meeting with African leaders

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. “Let’s not get ahead of ourselves, [the African leaders] today are working in Kiev, are arriving there, have already arrived. Tomorrow, [in St. Petersburg], a meeting will be held, in addition to the president, [Russian Foreign Minister Sergey] Lavrov and [Presidential Aide Yury]…

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Natural-Gas Volatility Sparked by Hot Weather, Norway Pipeline Maintenance

Wall Street Journal European natural-gas prices tumbled, reversing yesterday’s sharp gains, yet prices were up by 35% so far this month as hotter-than-expected temperatures and prolonged maintenance crimping Norwegian supplies have jolted prices. https://www.wsj.com/articles/natural-gas-volatility-sparked-by-hot-weather-norway-pipeline-maintenance-891e5732

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Ukraine’s Air Force issues warning of ballistic missiles threat to three regions, explosions in Kyiv reported

Pravda Ukraine The Air Force has issued a warning of the potential use of ballistic missiles by Russia. Explosions are rocking Kyiv, with air defence forces deployed. Source: Ukrainian Air Force on Telegram Quote: “Threat of ballistic missile use [for the following areas]: Centre, East, West. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/06/16/7407128/

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Russia mounts ‘desperate resistance’ near Bakhmut, Ukraine says

Jerusalem Post Ukraine’s Oleksandr Syrskyi said the situation in the east was tense and Russia was bringing its best divisions into Bakhmut. https://www.jpost.com/international/internationalrussia-ukraine-war/article-746556

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Russian top brass give data on cash awards for troops destroying enemy arms in special op

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. In 2022, 7,064 Russian servicemen were awarded payments for wiping out 11,586 pieces of Ukrainian military equipment and weaponry https://tass.com/defense/1633287

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Generali Buys Liberty Seguros

Wall Street Journal Assicurazioni Generali said Thursday it has agreed to buy Liberty Seguros from U.S.-based Liberty Mutual Group in a €2.3 billion deal that expands its European footprint. https://www.wsj.com/articles/generali-buys-liberty-seguros-from-liberty-mutual-in-2-5-bln-deal-90c37c9

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