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The future of energy will require citizens to make sacrifices ...
The future of energy will require citizens to make sacrifices. Just ask Tokyo residents.
japantimes.co.jp/news/2022/03/26/business/energy-consumption-cuts-tokyo/
So how do Russian cosmonauts feel about Russia’s war on Ukraine?
So how do Russian cosmonauts feel about Russia’s war on Ukraine?: "Everyone that I know or have heard of supports the war."
arstechnica.com/science/2022/03/so-how-do-russian-cosmonauts-feel-about-russias-war-on-ukraine/
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Japan’s Bet on Hard Power - Project Syndicate
Japan’s Bet on Hard Power - Project Syndicate: Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s push to strengthen Japan’s military capabilities marks a profound shift for a ...
project-syndicate.org/onpoint/japan-s-bet-on-hard-power
Ukraine war: Russia threatens U.S. with severance of bilateral relations
Ukraine war: Russia threatens U.S. with severance of bilateral relations: Since the start of the war, Western allies have frozen billions of dollars in Russian ...
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Could seizing Russian assets help rebuild Ukraine?
Could seizing Russian assets help rebuild Ukraine?: Both legal and practical hurdles stand in the way
economist.com/finance-and-economics/2022/06/06/could-seizing-russian-assets-help-rebuild-ukraine
Why the West should be wary of permanently seizing Russian assets
Why the West should be wary of permanently seizing Russian assets: It is a seductive idea, but would also be a mistake
economist.com/leaders/2022/06/09/why-the-west-should-be-wary-of-permanently-seizing-russian-assets
US defense secretary speaks with Russian counterpart for first time since ...
US defense secretary speaks with Russian counterpart for first time since Russia invaded Ukraine
cnn.com/2022/05/13/politics/austin-shoigu-call/
Key FactsThe United States Defense Secretary meets with his Russian colleague for the first time since Russia invaded Ukraine.
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  • The Pentagon stated on Friday that US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin met with his Russian counterpart for the first time since Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

  • Following the call between Austin and Shoigu, Milley is expected to contact his Russian counterpart to see if a call can be scheduled, according to a defense official, but no conversation is currently planned.

  • "We have not stopped trying [to establish communications] since the last time they spoke, which is right before the invasion, so it's been a consistent effort," a senior defense official said in a press briefing Friday.
G7 leaders impose new sanctions on Russia over Ukraine war
G7 leaders impose new sanctions on Russia over Ukraine war: G7 leaders have committed to phasing out dependency on Russian energy, including by banning imports ...
aljazeera.com/news/2022/5/8/g7-leaders-impose-new-sanctions-on-russia-over-war-in-ukraine
U.S. preps new effort to crack down on Russian sanctions evasion
U.S. preps new effort to crack down on Russian sanctions evasion: The United States is preparing new efforts to crack down on sanctions evasion by Russia ...
reuters.com/world/us-preps-new-effort-crack-down-russian-sanctions-evasion-official-2022-04-14/
After the peace dividend: the war will cost us dearly
After the peace dividend: the war will cost us dearly: Startled by the Ukraine war, western countries want to upgrade their armies. The costs must not be passed ...
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U.S. charges Russian oligarch with violating sanctions, disrupts botnet
U.S. charges Russian oligarch with violating sanctions, disrupts botnet: The U.S. Justice Department has charged Russian oligarch Konstantin Malofeyev with ...
reuters.com/world/us-justice-department-charging-russian-oligarch-malofeyev-2022-04-06/
Japan's local bodies accepting Ukrainian evacuees struggling to figure out ...
Japan's local bodies accepting Ukrainian evacuees struggling to figure out how to help - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20220406/p2a/00m/0na/010000c
US slaps sanctions on Russian tech firms, including largest chip maker
US slaps sanctions on Russian tech firms, including largest chip maker: The US Treasury said the sanctions targeted networks and technology companies that were ...
newvision.co.ug/articledetails/130670
Our crony-capitalism index offers a window into Russia’s billionaire ...
Our crony-capitalism index offers a window into Russia’s billionaire wealth: Rich folk in autocratic countries remain vulnerable to the whims of dictators
economist.com/finance-and-economics/2022/03/12/our-crony-capitalism-index-offers-a-window-into-russias-billionaire-wealth

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Russia’s war is creating corporate winners and losers
Russia’s war is creating corporate winners and losers: As well as enormous volatility
economist.com/business/russias-war-is-creating-corporate-winners-and-losers/21808223
U.S. announces new Russia sanctions over Ukraine invasion
U.S. announces new Russia sanctions over Ukraine invasion: The United States and its allies on Thursday ramped up pressure on Moscow over its invasion of Ukraine ...
reuters.com/world/g7-eu-announce-measures-stop-russia-avoiding-sanctions-us-official-2022-03-24/
Pentagon estimates 2,000 to 4,000 Russian soldiers killed in Ukraine
Pentagon estimates 2,000 to 4,000 Russian soldiers killed in Ukraine: The assessment came as US defence and intelligence leaders painted a stark picture of an ...
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CNN poll: Most Americans want US to do more to stop Russia ...
CNN poll: Most Americans want US to do more to stop Russia, but most also oppose direct military action
edition.cnn.com/2022/02/28/politics/cnn-poll-russia-ukraine-us-aid/
Russia Space Agency Head Making Threats About International Space Station
Russia Space Agency Head Making Threats About International Space Station: Dmitry Rogozin wants the world to know who he thinks is steering the orbital ship.
cnet.com/news/russia-space-agency-head-making-threats-about-international-space-station/