\“Russia is ready for any scenario but does not want a direct military clash. No one wants this.”
#Russia hopes to avoid military escalation with the US in #Syria but is nevertheless “ready for any scenario,” President Vladimir Putin said recently. https://www.theepochtimes.com/article/us-russia-tensions-mount-over-syria-amid-uptick-in-aerial-skirmishes-5434464?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=telegram
#Russia hopes to avoid military escalation with the US in #Syria but is nevertheless “ready for any scenario,” President Vladimir Putin said recently. https://www.theepochtimes.com/article/us-russia-tensions-mount-over-syria-amid-uptick-in-aerial-skirmishes-5434464?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=telegram
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US–Russia Tensions Mount Over Syria Amid ‘Uptick’ in Aerial Encounters
Moscow alleged that a U.S. MQ-9 Reaper drone had flown “dangerously” close to a Russian Su-34 fighter jet near the Syrian city of Raqqa.
2 US military veterans have been killed fighting Russian forces in #Ukraine, according to officials.
At least 16 Americans have died in the country since #Russia's invasion began. https://www.theepochtimes.com/world/2-us-military-veterans-killed-during-heavy-enemy-fire-while-fighting-in-ukraine-5444196?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=telegram
At least 16 Americans have died in the country since #Russia's invasion began. https://www.theepochtimes.com/world/2-us-military-veterans-killed-during-heavy-enemy-fire-while-fighting-in-ukraine-5444196?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=telegram
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2 US Military Veterans Killed During 'Heavy Enemy Fire' While Fighting in Ukraine
“We have long said that it would be productive for China to play a role in ending the war in Ukraine,” Miller said.
Senior US officials briefly met with a #CCP envoy in Saudi Arabia during a summit about ending the war in #Ukraine that excluded #Russia. https://www.theepochtimes.com/china/us-and-china-officials-meet-briefly-in-saudi-arabia-amidst-ukraine-conflict-resolution-talks-that-excluded-russia-5450223?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=telegram
Senior US officials briefly met with a #CCP envoy in Saudi Arabia during a summit about ending the war in #Ukraine that excluded #Russia. https://www.theepochtimes.com/china/us-and-china-officials-meet-briefly-in-saudi-arabia-amidst-ukraine-conflict-resolution-talks-that-excluded-russia-5450223?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=telegram
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US and China Officials Meet Briefly in Saudi Arabia Amidst Ukraine Conflict Resolution Talks That Excluded Russia
Senior US officials briefly met with China’s envoy in Saudi Arabia during a summit about ending war in Ukraine that excluded Russia.
The US expressed alarm over growing military cooperation between #Russia and #NorthKorea after a Russian Air Force plane was spotted landing in North Korea earlier this month. https://www.theepochtimes.com/world/us-raises-concerns-after-russian-military-jet-spotted-in-north-korea-5450922?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=telegram
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US Raises Concerns After Russian Military Jet Spotted in North Korea
The United States expressed alarm over growing military cooperation between Russia and North Korea after a Russian Air Force plane was spotted landing in North Korea earlier this month.
US goods imports from #China fell 25% during the first 6 months of 2023, the Dept. of Commerce reported.
#Mexico and #Canada have replaced China as the top providers of goods to the US. Meanwhile, China has increased trade with #Russia. https://www.theepochtimes.com/china/us-imports-from-china-drop-while-china-increases-trade-with-russia-5453146?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=telegram
#Mexico and #Canada have replaced China as the top providers of goods to the US. Meanwhile, China has increased trade with #Russia. https://www.theepochtimes.com/china/us-imports-from-china-drop-while-china-increases-trade-with-russia-5453146?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=telegram
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US Imports From China Drop, While China Increases Trade With Russia
The United States’ goods imports from China fell 25 percent during the first six months of 2023, the Commerce Department reported on Aug. 8. Mexico and Canada have replaced China as the top providers of goods to the United States, as a result of the nearshoring…
A former high-ranking #FBI counterintelligence official pleaded guilty to conspiracy and money laundering as he admitted to working for a Russian oligarch he once investigated after leaving the agency.
His actions violated the sanctions against #Russia. https://www.theepochtimes.com/article/former-top-fbi-official-pleads-guilty-in-scheme-to-help-russian-oligarch-5466811?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=telegram
His actions violated the sanctions against #Russia. https://www.theepochtimes.com/article/former-top-fbi-official-pleads-guilty-in-scheme-to-help-russian-oligarch-5466811?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=telegram
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Former Top FBI Official Pleads Guilty in Scheme to Help Russian Oligarch
Former high-ranking FBI counterintelligence official pleads guilty to conspiracy, admits working for Russian oligarch Oleg Derepaska in violation of sanctions after leaving the agency.
GOP presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy singled out the #CCP as the biggest threat facing the US today while vowing to end its alliance with #Russia if he wins the 2024 election.
Ramaswamy stressed that America needs to "awaken to the real threats." https://www.theepochtimes.com/us/vivek-ramaswamy-brands-ccp-biggest-threat-enemy-of-us-vows-to-end-russia-china-alliance-5474427?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=telegram
Ramaswamy stressed that America needs to "awaken to the real threats." https://www.theepochtimes.com/us/vivek-ramaswamy-brands-ccp-biggest-threat-enemy-of-us-vows-to-end-russia-china-alliance-5474427?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=telegram
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Vivek Ramaswamy Brands CCP Biggest Threat, 'Enemy' of US, Vows to End Russia-China Alliance
Authorities in #Russia have charged a former US consulate worker with collecting intel about the #UkraineWar among other related issues for Washington diplomats.
A US State Dept. spokesperson said the allegations "are wholly without merit." https://www.theepochtimes.com/world/russia-charges-us-consulate-worker-with-gathering-intel-about-ukraine-war-5482603?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=telegram
A US State Dept. spokesperson said the allegations "are wholly without merit." https://www.theepochtimes.com/world/russia-charges-us-consulate-worker-with-gathering-intel-about-ukraine-war-5482603?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=telegram
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Russia Charges US Consulate Worker With Gathering Intel About Ukraine War
The Biden administration will be sending $250 million more in weapons and ammunition for #Ukraine to support its counteroffensive against #Russia.
The $250 million package is being funded by a #Pentagon "accounting error" that was announced in June. https://www.theepochtimes.com/world/us-to-send-ukraine-another-250-million-in-military-aid-after-pentagon-accounting-error-5482993?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=telegram
The $250 million package is being funded by a #Pentagon "accounting error" that was announced in June. https://www.theepochtimes.com/world/us-to-send-ukraine-another-250-million-in-military-aid-after-pentagon-accounting-error-5482993?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=telegram
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US to Send Ukraine Another $250 Million in Military Aid After Pentagon Accounting Error
The Pentagon will take the weapons from existing U.S. stockpiles and quickly ship them to Ukraine.
“Russia has been actively seeking to acquire additional munitions from [North Korea].”
#Russia and #NorthKorea are engaged in secret negotiations to secure an arms deal for Moscow’s ongoing war in #Ukraine, according to the White House. https://www.theepochtimes.com/world/russia-north-korea-holding-secret-negotiations-for-arms-deals-white-house-5483498?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=telegram
#Russia and #NorthKorea are engaged in secret negotiations to secure an arms deal for Moscow’s ongoing war in #Ukraine, according to the White House. https://www.theepochtimes.com/world/russia-north-korea-holding-secret-negotiations-for-arms-deals-white-house-5483498?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=telegram
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Russia, North Korea Holding Secret Negotiations for Arms Deals: White House
Russia in secret talks with North Korea to secure an arms deal for the war in Ukraine, White House says.
“What finally will count is boots on the ground, and the Russians are far stronger.”
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán told Tucker Carlson that #Ukraine has no chance of winning the fight against #Russia and that President Trump is the Western world's last hope. https://www.theepochtimes.com/article/hungarian-prime-minister-ukraine-cannot-defeat-russia-trump-is-wests-last-hope-5483315?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=telegram
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán told Tucker Carlson that #Ukraine has no chance of winning the fight against #Russia and that President Trump is the Western world's last hope. https://www.theepochtimes.com/article/hungarian-prime-minister-ukraine-cannot-defeat-russia-trump-is-wests-last-hope-5483315?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=telegram
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Hungarian Prime Minister: Ukraine Cannot Defeat Russia, Trump is West's Last Hope
Hungarian PM Orbán asserts Ukraine's challenge against Russia is futile, calls Donald Trump the only hope of the Western world.
Kim Jong Un, the top leader of communist #NorthKorea, expects to continue the discussion about a potential arms deal with the Kremlin, which may include a meeting with President Putin in #Russia, according to US intelligence. https://www.theepochtimes.com/world/north-koreas-kim-jong-un-may-meet-putin-in-russia-for-arms-negotiations-us-says-5486613?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=telegram
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North Korea’s Kim Jong Un May Meet Putin in Russia for Arms Negotiations, US Says
Kim Jong Un, the top leader of communist North Korea, expects to continue the discussion about a potential arms deal with the Kremlin, which may include a meeting with President Vladimir Putin in Russia, according to intelligence obtained by the United States.
#NorthKorea will "pay a price" if it supplies weapons to #Russia for use against #Ukraine, National security advisor Jake Sullivan said, as Washington observed arms negotiations between the two countries. https://www.theepochtimes.com/world/us-says-north-korea-will-pay-a-price-if-it-supplies-arms-to-russia-5486864?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=telegram
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US Says North Korea Will ‘Pay a Price’ If It Supplies Arms to Russia
National security advisor Jake Sullivan says arms negotiations between North Korea and Russia are “actively advancing.”
“We want to make sure that Ukraine has what it needs…for the long term,” Blinken said.
The Biden administration is sending depleted uranium rounds to #Ukraine as part of its most recent efforts to fortify the embattled nation against #Russia's aggression. https://www.theepochtimes.com/world/us-to-send-depleted-uranium-shells-to-ukraine-5487347?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=telegram
The Biden administration is sending depleted uranium rounds to #Ukraine as part of its most recent efforts to fortify the embattled nation against #Russia's aggression. https://www.theepochtimes.com/world/us-to-send-depleted-uranium-shells-to-ukraine-5487347?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=telegram
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US to Send Depleted Uranium Shells to Ukraine
President Biden will deliver his annual address to the United Nations General Assembly, where he is expected to advocate for increased support for #Ukraine.
#Russia's President Vladimir Putin and #CCP leader Xi Jinping will skip the meeting. https://www.theepochtimes.com/us/biden-to-address-world-leaders-at-un-general-assembly-to-rally-support-for-ukraine-5494146?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=telegram
#Russia's President Vladimir Putin and #CCP leader Xi Jinping will skip the meeting. https://www.theepochtimes.com/us/biden-to-address-world-leaders-at-un-general-assembly-to-rally-support-for-ukraine-5494146?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=telegram
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Biden to Address World Leaders at UN General Assembly to Rally Support for Ukraine
President Biden's meetings with foreign leaders in New York come at a difficult time for him personally and politically.
"If we allow Ukraine to be carved up, is the independence of any nation secure?" Biden said.
President Biden delivered his annual address to the United Nations General Assembly, where he condemned #Russia’s invasion of #Ukraine. https://www.theepochtimes.com/us/biden-criticizes-russia-calls-for-global-support-for-ukraine-during-un-general-assembly-address-5494297?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=telegram
President Biden delivered his annual address to the United Nations General Assembly, where he condemned #Russia’s invasion of #Ukraine. https://www.theepochtimes.com/us/biden-criticizes-russia-calls-for-global-support-for-ukraine-during-un-general-assembly-address-5494297?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=telegram
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Biden Criticizes Russia, Calls for Global Support for Ukraine During UN General Assembly Address
While President Biden's top priority was Russia, he also addressed communist China's increasing 'aggression and intimidation.'
“The idea that Trump is some type of lackey for Putin—that’s just false.”
Ron DeSantis defended former President Trump against allegations he is serving the interests of #Russia's President Vladimir Putin. https://www.theepochtimes.com/us/desantis-defends-trumps-record-on-russia-rejects-putin-lackey-attacks-5493748?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=telegram
Ron DeSantis defended former President Trump against allegations he is serving the interests of #Russia's President Vladimir Putin. https://www.theepochtimes.com/us/desantis-defends-trumps-record-on-russia-rejects-putin-lackey-attacks-5493748?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=telegram
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DeSantis Defends Trump’s Record on Russia, Rejects Putin ‘Lackey’ Attacks
#Russia is committing crimes against humanity in #Ukraine through a series of almost daily attacks on housing, food stores, and other infrastructure, the US’ top diplomat testified before the United Nations Security Council. https://www.theepochtimes.com/world/russia-engaged-in-crimes-against-humanity-in-ukraine-almost-daily-un-security-council-hears-5495556?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=telegram
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Russia Engaged in Crimes Against Humanity in Ukraine ‘Almost Daily’: UN Security Council Testimony
‘It’s hard to imagine a nation demonstrating more contempt for the United Nations and all that it stands for,’ said Secretary of State Blinken.
Hillary Clinton maintained her assertion of #Russia's interference in US elections, and warned Putin will interfere in the 2024 presidential race “if he has a chance.”
She said Mr. Putin "hates democracy" and hates the West and the US. https://www.theepochtimes.com/us/hell-do-it-again-hillary-clinton-claims-putin-will-interfere-in-2024-election-5497891?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=telegram
She said Mr. Putin "hates democracy" and hates the West and the US. https://www.theepochtimes.com/us/hell-do-it-again-hillary-clinton-claims-putin-will-interfere-in-2024-election-5497891?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=telegram
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‘He’ll Do It Again’: Hillary Clinton Claims Putin Will Interfere in 2024 Election
During the 2016 presidential race, Ms. Clinton accused former President Donald Trump’s campaign of colluding with Russia, claims later proven false.
US authorities have imposed sanctions on 28 entities from countries such as #China and #Russia, accusing some among them of helping Russia to make military drones. https://www.theepochtimes.com/us/us-blacklists-chinese-russian-entities-over-moscow-military-aid-5498254?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=telegram
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US Blacklists Chinese, Russian Entities Over Moscow Military Aid
Washington had announced new sanctions on entities accused of helping Russia make military drones.