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Politico named the contenders for Putin's position in the event of the fall of his regime

How can an autocrat leave the Kremlin. Disastrous military adventure of Russian President Vladimir Putin against Ukraine raised the possibility that his 22-year reign could be coming to an end. But will he leave power himself, or will he have to be pushed? During the seven months of the war of aggression against Ukraine, the…

US doubts Putin will use nuclear weapons, but acknowledges growing threat – CNN

Putin's nuclear rhetoric has become more decisive. US officials believe that the probability of use by the president Vladimir Putin's use of tactical nuclear weapons in the war against Ukraine may now be the highest since Russia launched its invasion in February, but that remains unlikely, officials familiar with the latest intelligence told CNN. The…

US will continue to strengthen 'informal ties' with Taiwan – Vice President Kamala Harris

Harris criticized Beijing for putting pressure on its neighbors. US Vice President Kamala Harris said that the United States will continue to strengthen “unofficial ties” with Taiwan and support the island's self-defense, accusing Beijing of trying to undermine the status quo in the Taiwan Strait, the South China Morning Post reported. While on a visit…

The pace of US sanctions against Russia will be maintained – State Department

The main focus will be on finance and technology. The United States is working with allies and partners to quickly impose serious economic costs on Moscow through “sham” referendums held by Russia in occupied regions of Ukraine, the head of the US State Department's Sanctions Coordination Office said in prepared remarks on Wednesday. James O'Brien…

The level of support for Putin in the Russian Federation began to decrease – the results of the survey

Against the background of partial mobilization, the percentage of support is creeping downwards, although it still remains significant. Russian support for President Vladimir Putin< /strong> in September, against the announcement of partial mobilization, decreased by 6 percent. Such data is provided by the organization “Levada Center”, entered in the Russian Federation Register of non-profit organizations…

US steps up intelligence after Putin's new nuclear threats – Politico

The nuclear threats of the head of the Kremlin have become bolder. Intelligence services of the US and its allies intensify efforts detection of any Russian military actions or reports that may signal that Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin has ordered the use of nuclear weapons in Ukraine. This is reported by Politico, citing the words…

The EU reacted to the situation with the Nord Stream gas pipelines: “This is not a coincidence”

It promised a “tough and united response” if it proved the damage was deliberate. The EU believes that two accidents at the Nord Stream 1 and Nord Stream 2 gas pipelines cannot be an accident. This was stated by the EU's chief diplomat Josep Borrell, in his statement he expressed the concern of the countries…

Germany proposes to ban EU citizens from holding positions in the Russian Federation — mass media

In Germany, they believe that by providing European politicians with lucrative positions, the Kremlin receives lobbyists of its own interests in the West. German authorities continue to pursue a policy of uncertainty regarding the supply of heavy weapons to Ukraine, but seem determined to increase pressure on the Kremlin in other ways. In particular, the…

Norway has information that leaks on Nord Stream could be the result of “acts of sabotage”

The Minister of Energy emphasized that the investigation is ongoing. Minister of Oil and Energy of Norway Ter Asland said on Tuesday that preliminary information about leaks from the Nord Stream gas pipeline indicated acts of sabotage. This is stated in a message on the website of the country's government. “Based on the information we…