Ukraine army discipline crackdown sparks fear and fury on the front

Ukraine army discipline crackdown sparks fear and fury on the front

[ad_1] KYIV — President Volodymyr Zelenskyy refused to veto a new law that strengthens punishment for wayward military personnel on Thursday, rejecting a petition signed by over 25,000 Ukrainians who argue it’s too harsh. “The key to the combat capability of military units and ultimately of Ukraine’s victory, is compliance with military discipline,” Zelenskyy said…

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NATO’s new secretary-general, same as the old one?

NATO’s new secretary-general, same as the old one?

[ad_1] Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. With war raging in Europe, the race to find NATO’s next chief is on.  Jens Stoltenberg was a steady hand as Western capitals rushed to help Ukraine push back invading Russian troops. But as his term expires in September, speculation is growing over who might succeed him.  Could…

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Top Russia official threatens West with ‘global catastrophe’ over weapons to Ukraine

Top Russia official threatens West with ‘global catastrophe’ over weapons to Ukraine

[ad_1] Continued deliveries of arms to Ukraine by its allies in the West will lead to retaliation with “more powerful weapons,” a top official in Russian President Vladimir Putin’s regime said on Sunday. Vyacheslav Volodin, chairman of Russia’s lower house, the State Duma, threatened Europe and the U.S. with “global catastrophe” over their continued military…

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Boris Johnson hogs spotlight with Ukraine visit

Boris Johnson hogs spotlight with Ukraine visit

[ad_1] Boris Johnson leaped back into the spotlight on Sunday after videos of the former British prime minister visiting Ukraine were posted online, in a move likely to irritate the Conservative government back home. Posts on Twitter show Johnson meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and visiting the war-struck towns of Bucha and Borodyanka near…

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China turns on the charm

China turns on the charm

[ad_1] Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. Beijing wants to be friends again. Chinese diplomats are fanning out with a new softer message for international partners and adversaries alike. Gone is the aggressive “wolf warrior” rhetoric. In its place, a warmer tone and a promise of economic cooperation. Vice Premier…

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