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Only our own efforts towards energy independence can help Europe
Once the Russian transit terms have simply expired, the reality is simple: only relations with Europe’s partners and Ukraine’s own efforts towards energy independence can help Europe. President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky stated this in his evening address,… Continue Reading
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How Did I Do? Looking Back On My 2024 Healthcare Industry Predictions
A look back at my 2024 predictions is revealing. Getty Images Each year I dust off my crystal ball and attempt to divine what lies ahead for the healthcare industry. With an eye toward assessing the state of the industry and fine-tuning my crystal ball, I’ve decided to revisit my predictions… Continue Reading
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In the Northeast, 50% of adult ticks carry Lyme disease carrying bacteria
Across most of the Northeast, getting bitten by a blacklegged tick — also called a deer tick — is a risk during spring, summer, and fall. A new Dartmouth study, published in Parasites and Vectors, finds that 50% of adult blacklegged ticks carry the bacteria that causes Lyme disease while 20%… Continue Reading
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Ukraine insists on just peace based on UN Charter – Stefanchuk
Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Ruslan Stefanchuk has stressed that Ukraine insists on a just peace based on the UN Charter and territorial integrity. In a post on his Facebook page, Stefanchuk said he stated this during a meeting in the Ukraine-Southeast… Continue Reading
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French, Danish shipyards enable Russian Arctic gas exports through winter
EU shipyards are servicing Russian ice-class tankers, providing dry dock facilities that allow Moscow to continue transporting gas through the Arctic despite Western sanctions, according to the Financial Times. The impact of Russia’s gas industry on its ability to wage war against… Continue Reading
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FT: EU eyes Belgian king as Hungary threatens to block Russia sanctions renewal
EU officials are developing contingency plans, including using an 81-year-old Belgian royal decree, to protect sanctions against Russia as Hungary threatens to block their renewal, FT reports referring to officials involved in the discussions. Russian assets worth approximately 260 billion… Continue Reading
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Forbes: Russian tank dies lonely death in broad daylight as five Ukrainian drones strike
A recent incident near Kurdyumivka in eastern Ukraine has starkly illustrated how Ukraine’s dense network of drones has effectively paralyzed Russian armored warfare capabilities along the entire 800-mile front line, Forbes reports. The Russian military can no longer move tanks without… Continue Reading
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Banned Russian diplomats infiltrate UK parliament’s private area
The Guardian reports that a group of Russian diplomats gained access to a private area of the UK Parliament during a tour ahead of Christmas. Russian ambassadors, diplomats, and embassy officials have been banned from visiting the UK Parliament since 2022 after Moscow imposed sanctions on… Continue Reading
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Yermak discusses preparations for Recovery Conference with Italian minister
As part of his visit to Italy, Head of the President’s Office of Ukraine Andriy Yermak met with the Minister for Enterprises and Made in Italy, Adolfo Urso. Yermak announced this on Telegram, Ukrinform reports. “We discussed preparations for the Ukraine Recovery… Continue Reading
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Politico: Starmer says Ukraine needs strong position before any Trump-brokered peace deal with Russia
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said in an interview with Politico that Ukraine’s European allies must intensify their support in the fight against Russia to strengthen Kyiv’s position in negotiations with Moscow, Politico reports. Starmer shared his remarks on the war in Ukraine after… Continue Reading
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