Cold war 2.0

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‘Coordinated arson attack’ brings French trains to a halt hours before Olympics opening ceremony

Germany wants a Brexit mega deal

German government holds off on prisoner swap with Belarus, for now

Romania confirms Russian drones in its airspace

Ukraine updates: Hungary accuses Kyiv over oil dispute

Can Venezuela finally reap its oil riches after election?

Niger: One year after coup, junta remains vague on future

Is Laos facing a China debt trap?

 

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US revamps Japan command amid China’s threats

China pressures lawmakers from Slovakia, other countries to skip Taiwan summit

Ukraine drones reportedly hit Russian airfield in Arctic

Putin threatens retaliation if US deploys long-range missiles in Germany

Middle East: Israel warns Hezbollah crossed 'all red lines'

Venezuela election: Polls open as Maduro vies for third term


Something to think about.

 

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Venezuela election: Polls open as Maduro vies for third term


Something to think about.

I'm thinking that Venezuela election has zero chance of being above board. It's just a matter of how bad the results are cooked. Does Maduro go full dictator with a ~90% victory, or try for a facade of legitimacy with ~60%.

 

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I'm thinking that Venezuela election has zero chance of being above board. It's just a matter of how bad the results are cooked. Does Maduro go full dictator with a ~90% victory, or try for a facade of legitimacy with ~60%.

Venezuela election: Maduro wins 51%, election officials say

Blinken says US has ‘serious concerns’ about declared result of Venezuelan election

World leaders express skepticism over Venezuela vote tally


Judging by data this will probably turn into a mess. Something similar to what has happened in Belarus a few years ago.

 

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Turkey threatens to ‘enter’ Israel to protect Palestinians

Right-wing surge obstructs gender balance in European Parliament

French police arrest far-left suspect after rail sabotage

 

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Hungary’s easing of immigration rules for Russians raises espionage fears

You’ve had two years: EU eyerolls at Hungary’s request for help with Russian oil


Just I said: we are treating cancer with Aspirin. What simply isn't going to do the trick.




German court allows downsizing of massive parliament

Belarus pardons German sentenced to death

Russian navy begins major combat training exercises

US boosts Philippines aid amid Chinese maritime moves

 

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Venezuela: Hundreds arrested in Maduro protests

Slovak elite investigators charged with abuse of power


Russian hand is involved in both situations. Since it has to protect it's strongmen.

 

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Germany — National parliament voting intention


The BSW as anti woke and Russia friendly left is evidently closing the gap towards the greens pretty quickly. What could have pretty big implications is various elections down the road. AfD is also slowly growing and making a distance from SPD in 3rd place. The only saving grace is CDU/CDU, if they start to loose support visibly the existing political order in Germany is in "problems". To put it mildly.

 

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Israel assassinated top Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, Iran says

Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh killed in Iran

Middle East updates: Hamas blames Israel for leader's death

 

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Germany’s Scholz under friendly fire over US missile plan

 

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Ukraine updates: Russia hits Kyiv with massive drone barrage

Venezuela: EU calls for full vote count in election dispute

Guinea: Ex-dictator convicted of crimes against humanity

Germany summons Chinese envoy over 2021 cyberattack

 

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Russia releases prisoners in major exchange deal with West

US-Russia prisoner swap frees Evan Gershkovich, more than a dozen others

 

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Venezuela: US says opposition candidate beat Maduro

It is official, there will be heat over this.
Especially since many of the allies have already said that the numbers just don't add up. However it must also be said that the fall of Maduro would indeed be good for the democratic world. Since the country is main source of autocracy in South America and it is trying to spread it. Plus more friendly government would be more willing to trade with the west. In other words since the country is very rich in fossil energy that would create a good back up in the times of open global instability. If you are pro Russian and an open autocrat it is better that you are away from governing power.

 

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Meloni and von der Leyen’s messy split