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Sharp China with Bill Bishop

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2023 2:38

Russia's security service arrested an American reporter for The Wall Street Journal on espionage charges, the first time a US correspondent has been detained on spying accusations since the Cold War. The newspaper denied the allegations and demanded his release. Evan Gershkovich was detained in the city of Yekaterinburg while allegedly trying to obtain classified information, the Federal Security Service, known by the acronym FSB, said Thursday. Daniil Berman, the lawyer of arrested Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, speaks to journalists near the Lefortovsky court, in Moscow. Photo / Alexander Zemlianichenko, AP The service, which is the top domestic security agency and main successor to the Soviet-era KGB, alleged that Gershkovich “was acting on instructions from the American side to collect information about the activities of one of the enterprises of the Russian military-industrial complex that constitutes a state secret”. The Journal “vehemently denies the allegations from the FSB and seeks the immediate release of our trusted and dedicated reporter, Evan Gershkovich”. the newspaper said. “We stand in solidarity with Evan and his family.” The arrest comes at a moment of bitter tensions between the West and Moscow over its war in Ukraine and as the Kremlin intensifies a crackdown on opposition activists, independent journalists and civil society groups. The sweeping campaign of repression is unprecedented since the Soviet era. Activists say it often means the very profession of journalism is criminalised, along with the activities of ordinary Russians who oppose the war. Reporter for the Wall Street Journal Evan Gershkovich (centre), is escorted by officers from the Lefortovsky court. Photo / AP Earlier this week, a Russian court convicted a father over social media posts critical of the war and sentenced him to two years in prison. His 13-year-old daughter was sent to an orphanage. Gershkovich is the first American reporter to be arrested on espionage charges in Russia since September 1986, when Nicholas Daniloff, a Moscow correspondent for US News and World Report, was arrested by the KGB. Daniloff was released without charge 20 days later in a swap for an employee of the Soviet Union's United Nations mission who was arrested by the FBI, also on spying charges. At a hearing Thursday, a Moscow court quickly ruled that Gershkovich would be kept behind bars pending the investigation. While previous American detainees have been freed in prisoner swaps, a top Russian official said it was too early to talk about any such deal. In Washington, the Biden administration said it had spoken with the Journal and Gershkovich's family. White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre condemned the arrest “in the strongest terms” and urged Americans to heed government warnings not to travel to Russia. An entrance of the Lefortovo prison, in Moscow, Russia, where Evan Gershkovich has been taken on espionage charges. Photo / AP The State Department was in direct touch with the Russian government and seeking access to Gershkovich, Jean-Pierre said. Gershkovich, who covers Russia, Ukraine and other ex-Soviet nations as a correspondent in the Journal's Moscow bureau, could face up to 20 years in prison if convicted of espionage. Prominent lawyers noted that past investigations into espionage cases took a year to 18 months, during which time he may have little contact with the outside world. The FSB noted that Gershkovich had accreditation from the Russian Foreign Ministry to work as a journalist, but ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova alleged that Gershkovich was using his credentials as cover for “activities that have nothing to do with journalism”. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters: “It is not about a suspicion, it is about the fact that he was caught red-handed.” Gershkovich speaks fluent Russian and had previously worked for the French news agency Agence France-Presse and The New York Times. He was a 2014 graduate of Bowdoin College in Maine, where he was a philosophy major who cooperated with local papers and championed a free press, according to Clayton Rose, the college's president. His last report from Moscow, published earlier this week, focused on the Russian economy's slowdown amid Western sanctions imposed after Russian troops invaded Ukraine last year. Ivan Pavlov, a prominent Russian defence attorney who has worked on many espionage and treason cases, said Gershkovich's case is the first criminal espionage charge against a foreign journalist in post-Soviet Russia. “That unwritten rule not to touch accredited foreign journalists, has stopped working,” said Pavlov, a member of the First Department legal aid group. Pavlov said the case against Gershkovich was built to give Russia “trump cards” for a future prisoner exchange and will likely be resolved “not by the means of the law, but by political, diplomatic means”. Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov ruled out any quick swap. “I wouldn't even consider this issue now because people who were previously swapped had already served their sentences,” Ryabkov said, according to Russian news agencies. In December, WNBA star Brittney Griner was freed after 10 months behind bars in exchange for Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout. Another American, Paul Whelan, a Michigan corporate security executive, has been imprisoned in Russia since December 2018 on espionage charges that his family and the US government have said are baseless. “Our family is sorry to hear that another American family will have to experience the same trauma that we have had to endure for the past 1553 days,” Whelan's brother David said in an emailed statement. “It sounds as though the frame-up of Mr Gershkovich was the same as it was in Paul's case.” Jeanne Cavelier, of the press freedom group Reporters Without Borders, said Gershkovich's arrest “looks like a retaliation measure of Russia against the United States”. “We are very alarmed because it is probably a way to intimidate all Western journalists that are trying to investigate aspects of the war on the ground in Russia,” said Cavelier, head of Eastern Europe and Central Asia desk at the Paris-based group. Russian journalist Dmitry Kolezev said on Telegram that he spoke to Gershkovich before his trip to the Ural Mountain city of Yekaterinburg, Russia's fourth-largest, about 1670km east of Moscow. “He was preparing for the usual, albeit rather dangerous in current conditions, journalist work,” Kolezev wrote. Another prominent lawyer with the First Department group, Yevgeny Smirnov, said that those arrested on espionage and treason charges are usually held at the FSB's Lefortovo prison, where they are usually placed in total isolation, without phone calls, visitors or even access to newspapers. At most, they can receive letters, often delayed by weeks. Smirnov called these conditions “tools of suppression”. Smirnov and Pavlov both said that any trial would be held behind closed doors. According to Pavlov, there have been no acquittals in treason and espionage cases in Russia since 1999.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Expectations for Blinken in Beijing; A U.S. General Predicts War by 2025; Xi to Moscow?; The Decline in Chinese Language Study

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2023 61:53

On today's show Andrew and Bill begin with a variety of thoughts in advance of next week's visit to Beijing from Secretary of State Anthony Blinken. Topics include: Why cooperation has proven difficult for both sides, hopes that the U.S. can avoid a repeat of Yang Jiechi in Anchorage, an editorial in the People's Daily, and extended thoughts on domestic political concerns underlying the intractable Taiwan dispute. From there: Reactions to a memo from U.S. General Mike Minihan instructing members of the Air Force to prepare for armed conflict with China, while the Russian Foreign Ministry announces that Xi Jinping will be visiting Moscow (and the Chinese demur when asked for confirmation). At the end: No updates on foreign Visa holders, a question about the dwindling numbers of Westerners studying Chinese, a clarification regarding Hua Chunying, and a call to listeners for UFO assistance.

Ep. 219: The Week in Review (27.01.23)

EVN Report Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2023 17:49

In EVN Report's news roundup for the week of January 27: The population of Nagorno-Karabakh (Artsakh) continues to be under siege as Azerbaijan's blockade of the Lachin Corridor is now in its 48th day; this week the EU approved the deployment of a 100-person civilian mission to Armenia for a two-year term, triggering a furious response from the Russian Foreign Ministry; U.S. State Secretary Antony Blinken tells Aliyev to reopen the Lachin Corridor, underscoring the risk of a humanitarian crisis and more.

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Ep. 219: The Week in Review (27.01.23)

The Week in Review - EVN Report

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2023 17:49

In EVN Report's news roundup for the week of January 27: The population of Nagorno-Karabakh (Artsakh) continues to be under siege as Azerbaijan's blockade of the Lachin Corridor is now in its 48th day; this week the EU approved the deployment of a 100-person civilian mission to Armenia for a two-year term, triggering a furious response from the Russian Foreign Ministry; U.S. State Secretary Antony Blinken tells Aliyev to reopen the Lachin Corridor, underscoring the risk of a humanitarian crisis and more. The post Ep. 219: The Week in Review (27.01.23) appeared first on EVN Report.

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Richard Arnold: US correspondent as US basketball star Brittney Griner freed in prisoner swap for Russian arms dealer

The Mike Hosking Breakfast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2022 4:25

Russia freed WNBA star Brittney Griner early today in a dramatic prisoner exchange, as the US released notorious Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout but failed to win freedom for another American, Paul Whelan, who has been jailed for nearly four years. The swap, at a time of heightened tensions over Ukraine, achieved a top goal for President Joe Biden but carried a heavy price. “She's safe, she's on a plane, she's on her way home,” Biden said from the White House, where he was accompanied by Griner's wife, Cherelle, and administration officials. The deal, the second such exchange in eight months with Russia, procured the release of the most prominent American detained abroad. Griner is a two-time Olympic gold medalist whose months-long imprisonment on drug charges brought unprecedented attention to the population of wrongful detainees. Biden's authorisation to release a Russian felon once nicknamed “the Merchant of Death” underscored the escalating pressure that his administration faced to get Griner home, particularly after the recent resolution of her criminal case and her subsequent transfer to a penal colony. The Russian Foreign Ministry also confirmed the swap, saying in a statement carried by Russian news agencies the exchange took place in Abu Dhabi and that Bout had been flown home. Russian and US officials had conveyed cautious optimism in recent weeks after months of strained negotiations, with Biden saying in November he was hopeful that Russia would engage in a deal now the midterm elections were completed. A top Russian official said last week a deal was possible before year's end. Even so, the fact the deal was a one-for-one swap was a surprise given US officials had for months expressed their determination to bring home both Griner and Paul Whelan, a Michigan corporate security executive jailed in Russia since December 2018 on espionage charges that his family and the US government has said are baseless. “We've not forgotten about Paul Whelan,” Biden said. “We will keep negotiating in good faith for Paul's release.” Whelan's brother David said in a statement he was “so glad” for Griner's release but also disappointed for his family. He credited the White House with giving the Whelan family advance notice and said he did not fault officials for making the deal. “The Biden Administration made the right decision to bring Ms Griner home, and to make the deal that was possible, rather than waiting for one that wasn't going to happen,” he said. In releasing Bout, the US freed a former Soviet Army lieutenant colonel whom the Justice Department once described as one of the world's most prolific arms dealers. Bout, whose exploits inspired a Hollywood movie, was serving a 25-year sentence on charges that he conspired to sell tens of millions of dollars in weapons that US officials said were to be used against Americans. The Biden administration was ultimately willing to exchange Bout if it meant Griner's freedom. The detention of one of the greatest players in WNBA history contributed to a swirl of unprecedented public attention for an individual detainee case — not to mention intense pressure on the White House. Griner's arrest in February made her the most high-profile American jailed abroad. Her status as an openly gay black woman, locked up in a country where authorities have been hostile to the LBGTQ community, infused racial, gender and social dynamics into her legal saga and made each development a matter of international importance. Her case not only brought unprecedented publicity to the dozens of Americans wrongfully detained by foreign governments, but it also emerged as a major inflection point in US-Russia diplomacy at a time of deteriorating relations prompted by Moscow's war against Ukraine. The exchange was carried out despite deteriorating relations between the powers. But the imprisonment of Americans produced a rare diplomatic opening, yielding the highest-level known contact between Washington and Moscow — a phone call between Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov — in more than five months. In an extraordinary move during otherwise secret negotiations, Blinken revealed publicly in July that the US had made a “substantial proposal” to Russia for Griner and Whelan. Though he did not specify the terms, people familiar with it said the US had offered Bout. Such a public overture drew a chiding rebuke from the Russians, who said they preferred to resolve such cases in private, and carried the risk of weakening the US government's negotiating hand for this and future deals by making the administration appear too desperate. But the announcement was also meant to communicate to the public that Biden was doing what he could and to ensure pressure on the Russians. Cherelle Griner, Brittney Griner's wife, speaks in the Roosevelt Room of the White House in Washington on Thursday about the prisoner swap, with President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris. Photo / AP Besides the efforts of US officials, the release also followed months of back-channel negotiations involving Bill Richardson, the former US ambassador to the United Nations and a frequent emissary in hostage talks, and his top deputy, Mickey Bergman. Griner was arrested at the Moscow's Sheremetyevo Airport in February when customs officials said they found vape canisters with cannabis oil in her luggage. She pleaded guilty in July, though still faced trial because admitting guilt in Russia's judicial system does not automatically end a case. She acknowledged in court that she possessed the canisters, but said she had no criminal intent and said their presence in her luggage was due to hasty packing. Before being sentenced on August 4 and receiving a punishment her lawyers said was out of line for the offence, an emotional Griner apologised “for my mistake that I made and the embarrassment that I brought on them.” She added: “I hope in your ruling it does not end my life.” Her supporters had largely stayed quiet for weeks after her arrest, but that approach changed in May once the State Department designated her as unlawfully detained. A separate trade, Marine veteran Trevor Reed for Konstantin Yaroshenko, a Russian pilot convicted in the US in a cocaine trafficking conspiracy, spurred hope that additional such exchanges could be in the works. Whelan has been held in Russia since December 2018. The US government also classified him as wrongfully detained. He was sentenced in 2020 to 16 years in prison. Whelan was not included in the Reed prisoner swap, escalating pressure on the Biden administration to ensure that any deal that brought home Griner also included him. - Eric Tucker, Matthew Lee and Zeke Miller, APSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ex-Polish FM thanks US for destruction of Russian gas pipeline

Global Reportage: Unbiased and Uncensored News

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2022 2:32

While the US, Russia and most European governments have reserved judgment as to who might be behind Monday's explosion that damaged both Nord Stream pipelines, former Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski had no such qualms. “Thank you USA,” Sikorski tweeted on Tuesday, alongside a photo of the massive gas leak in the waters of the Baltic Sea. Both pipelines were severely damaged off the coast of the Danish island of Bornholm, in what many now call a deliberate act. Sikorski later tweeted, in Polish, that damage to Nord Stream means that Russia will have to “talk to the countries controlling the Brotherhood and Yamal gas pipelines, Ukraine and Poland” if it wishes to continue delivering gas to Europe. “Good work,” he concluded. Nord Stream 1 and Nord Stream 2 lost all pressure on Monday, after what the Swedish and Danish authorities later said were a series of undersea explosions. The first pipeline was operating at reduced capacity after what Russia said were technical difficulties, while the second was fully pressurized but not operational, due to German refusal to certify it. Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova wondered if Sikorsky's tweet amounted to an “official statement that this was a terrorist attack.” Meanwhile, Moscow's deputy ambassador to the UN, Dmitry Polyanskiy, thanked Sikorski for “making it crystal clear who stands behind this terrorist-style targeting of civilian infrastructure!” Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki didn't go quite as far as Sikorski, but chose to describe the Nord Stream incident as “an act of sabotage, related to the next step of escalation of the situation in Ukraine.” Not just any MEP, Sikorski is a former UK citizen and a fellow at numerous US and NATO think-tanks, as well as Poland's former defense (2005-2007) and foreign minister (2007-2014). In October 2014, he was caught fabricating a claim about Russian President Vladimir Putin wanting to partition Ukraine with Warsaw, and was forced to recant. Sikorski called Russia a “serial rapist” in January 2022 and in June told Ukraine's Espreso TV that NATO had the right to give Kiev nuclear weapons. He is married to American pundit Anne Applebaum, who is also an outspoken foe of Russia. While Sikorski thanked the US for the Nord Stream sabotage, Kiev blamed Russia. President Vladimir Zelensky's adviser Mikhail Podoliak called it “a terrorist attack planned by Russia and an act of aggression towards EU,” arguing the best response would be sending German tanks to the Ukrainian army. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/world-voices/support

Russia tells EU to treat US as pipeline sabotage suspect

Global Reportage: Unbiased and Uncensored News

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2022 2:45

Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova has asked who the EU intends to punish with the “strongest possible response” for damage to the Nord Stream gas pipelines. The diplomat said Poland's former foreign minister has already identified the US as the party behind the apparent sabotage. Radoslaw Sikorski is well connected to Washington elites through his employment at various think tanks. The two Nord Stream pipelines were seriously damaged this week in what is suspected to have been a deliberate attack. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Tuesday called the incident “sabotage action” and warned that “any deliberate disruption of active European energy infrastructure is unacceptable and will lead to the strongest possible response.” On Wednesday, Zakharova asked who exactly the warning would apply to. “I don't get it. MEP Sikorski thanked the US for what had happened, so whom is Ursula ‘threatening' there?” she wrote on social media. Zakharova was referring to the reaction to the incident by Sikorski, now an EU lawmaker, who posted a photo of the site where the explosions occurred on Twitter with the words: “Thank you, USA.” He described the incident as a “special maintenance operation.” Sikorski added that “there's no shortage of pipeline capacity for taking gas from Russia to Western Europe, including Germany,” referring to the Yamal-Europe land pipeline that goes through Belarus and Poland. After the damage to the Nord Stream strings, Russian President Vladimir Putin “will have to talk to countries controlling” the alternative route to resume supplies, he predicted. Zakharova earlier asked if Sikorski's tweets amounted to an “official statement that this was a terrorist attack.” Meanwhile, Dmitry Polyanskiy, the Russian deputy ambassador to the UN, thanked Sikorski for “making it crystal clear who stands behind this terrorist-style targeting of civilian infrastructure!” There has been no shortage of threats from some Western nations against Russian undersea pipelines, particularly the Nord Stream 2 both before and after late February, when Moscow sent troops into Ukraine. It had been ready to pump gas since September last year, but was not put into operation due to Germany's refusal to certify it. Polish President Andrzej Duda demanded last month that the pipeline be “totally scrapped.” --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/world-voices/support

Fuel leaks threaten to delay moon rocket launch; Commanders rookie RB shot; Swift wins top prize, announces new album at MTV VMAs | Top headlines for Aug. 29, 2022

Hot Off The Wire

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2022 10:44

Fuel leaks during final liftoff preparations are threatening to delay the launch of NASA's mighty new moon rocket Monday on its shakedown flight with three test dummies aboard. As precious minutes ticked away, NASA repeatedly stopped and started the fueling of the Space Launch System rocket with nearly 1 million gallons of super-cold hydrogen and oxygen because of a leak. The rocket is set to lift off on a mission to put a crew capsule into orbit around the moon. The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency says that the U.N. nuclear watchdog's long-awaited expert mission to the Zaporizhzhia power plant in Ukraine “is now on its way.” The site is Ukraine's and Europe's biggest nuclear facility. The Russian military says it will launch sweeping military drills in the country's east that will involve forces from China. The maneuvers that start on Thursday reflect increasingly close military ties between Moscow and Beijing amid the tensions with the West over the Kremlin's action in Ukraine. International aid is reaching Pakistan, as the military and volunteers desperately tried to evacuate many thousands stranded by widespread flooding driven by “monster monsoons” that have claimed more than 1,000 lives this summer. Students in Ohio's largest school district were returning to classrooms after members of the union representing teachers and other employees approved a contract, ending a strike. For one day, movie tickets will be just $3 in the vast majority of American theaters as part of a newly launched “National Cinema Day” to lure moviegoers during a quiet spell at the box office. The Cinema Foundation, a non-profit arm of the National Association of Theater Owners, announced that Sept. 3 will be a nationwide discount day in more than 3,000 theaters and on more than 30,000 screens. The horror film “The Invitation” needed just $7 million to finish at the top of the weakest weekend of the summer at the North American box office. Sony also had the No. 2 movie with the Brad Pitt vehicle “Bullet Train,” which brought in an estimated $5.6 million in its fourth week, putting its domestic total past $78 million. The Washington Commanders say rookie running back Brian Robinson Jr. was shot during an attempted robbery or carjacking. The 23-year-old former Alabama player was taken to the hospital with what the team called non-life-threatening injuries. Taylor Swift took home the top prize at the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards before she closed out the show with a surprisingly big announcement: Her new album. The pop star said Sunday night that her new album called "Midnights" will be released Oct. 21. In sports highlights, Rory McIlroy won another FedEx Cup title, the Cardinals doubled up the Braves, the Astros saw their top hurler make an early exit, the Mets failed to sweep the Rockies, the Dodgers kept winning and Hawaii claimed Little League bragging rights. In a surprise salute at Citi Field, the Mets have retired Willie Mays' No. 24 as part of festivities for the organization's first Old-Timers' Day since 1994. Mets charter owner Joan Whitney Payson told Mays he would be the last player in franchise history to wear No. 24. But Payson died not long after Mays' retirement in 1973, and the Mets finally made good on her promise nearly 50 years later. A mint condition Mickey Mantle baseball card has sold for $12.6 million, blasting into the record books Sunday as the most expensive ever paid for a piece of sports memorabilia. The rare Mantle card eclipsed the record just posted a few months ago — $9.3 million for the jersey worn by Diego Maradona when he scored the controversial “Hand of God” goal in soccer's 1986 World Cup. A car driven by Princess Diana in the 1980s sold for $764,000 at auction Saturday, just days before the 25th anniversary of her death. Silverstone Auctions says there was “fierce bidding” for the black Ford Escort RS Turbo before the sale closed. The U.K. buyer, whose name was not disclosed, paid a 12.5% buyer's premium on top of the selling price, according to the classic car auction house. Russia has blocked agreement on the final document of a four-week review of the U.N. treaty considered the cornerstone of nuclear disarmament which criticized its takeover of Europe's largest nuclear plant soon after Russian troops invaded Ukraine. The deputy director of the Russian Foreign Ministry's Non-Proliferation and Arms Control Department told Friday's delayed final meeting of the conference reviewing the 50-year-old Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty that “unfortunately there is no consensus on this document.” —The Associated PressSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Russian Foreign Ministry temporarily stopped issuing 10 years passports overseas - МИД России временно перестал выдавать за рубежом паспорта на 10 лет

SBS Russian - SBS на русском языке

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2022 2:17

From August 26, 2022, the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs temporarily suspended the acceptance of applications for the issuance of biometric passports. - С 26 августа 2022 года МИД России временно приостановил прием заявлений на выдачу биометрических паспортов.

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Body of NZer killed in Ukraine in Russian hands, sources say

RNZ: Morning Report

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2022 3:23

The body of a New Zealand soldier killed in Ukraine is thought to be in the hands of Russian soldiers, according to a number of sources. Corporal Dominic Abelen died fighting Russian forces while on leave from the army. Multiple sources have told RNZ they believe his body is in Russian hands but a spokesperson for Jacinda Ardern's office says they simply don't know if that's true or not. They say New Zealand has no officials on the ground in Ukraine. The Defence Force won't comment and is also refusing to say if it is investigating whether other New Zealand soldiers are fighting there. Corporal Abelen had not been given permission to enter Ukraine, and he had not told them about his plans. The force won't say if it is checking the whereabouts of all of its soldiers on leave. It's already admitted it doesn't know how many staff on leave without pay could be in Ukraine. Corporal Abelen didn't even tell his family he where he was going. Barrister Christopher Griggs, who served in the navy for 25 years as a legal advisor, says it is Cabinet's decision as to where New Zealand soldiers get deployed. He says those in uniform must do what they are told, and fighting for another country is a major breach. He says there would be serious consequences for any New Zealand soldiers found fighting in Ukraine - including possibly time in military prison. Griggs says the Defence Force would never give a soldier permission to fight for another country. Former soldier Aaron Wood says Mr Abelen would have known that by going to Ukraine he risked losing his job, or worse. He says that he went anyway, and it shows the strength of his convictions. The Government and the Defence Force are working to bring Corporal Abelen's body back. Meanwhile, the Russian Embassy in New Zealand reiterated a previous statement from Russian Foreign Ministry that it was not responsible for the lives of foreign citizens who take part in what it calls "illegal military activities in Ukraine".

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Tigers split doubleheader in return from All-Star Break – Friday Morning Sports Update

News/Talk 94.9 WSJM

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2022 2:56

MLB – Major League Baseball Yesterday Detroit Tigers 7, Oakland A’s 2 – Game 1 Oakland A’s 5, Detroit Tigers 0 – Game 2 Cubs and White Sox were off Tigers 7, A’s 2 / A’s 5, Tigers 0 – Murphy’s 3-run homer helps A’s split DH with Tigers Sean Murphy hit a three-run homer to highlight Oakland’s five-run sixth inning that broke up a scoreless game, and the Athletics beat the Detroit Tigers 5-0 to split a doubleheader. Murphy connected for his 10th homer — his second straight season in double digits — off Garrett Hill, a rookie making his third major league start. Stephen Vogt added a sacrifice fly and Tony Kemp an RBI single in the fifth for the A’s, who threw their sixth shutout of the season. In the first game, Jeimer Candelario homered and Robbie Grossman doubled twice and drove in three runs against his former team as Detroit won 7-2. Tonight Chicago Cubs (Steele 3-6) at Philadelphia (Gibson 5-3), 7:05 p.m. Cleveland (Quantrill 6-5) at Chicago White Sox (Giolito 6-5), 8:10 p.m. Tigers are off (Detroit will host Minnesota Saturday at 6:10 p.m. WSJM/WCSY 5:50) MLB – MLB struggling to get attendance back to pre-pandemic levels Blame it on lingering effects of the pandemic, resentment over the lockout or fears over the economy. Major League Baseball teams head into the final 2½ months of the regular season struggling to fill the stands now that they no longer have to worry about pandemic-related attendance restrictions. MLB reached the All-Star break with an average attendance of 26,409. That represents a drop of 5.4% from the All-Star break of 2019. That’s the last season that wasn’t impacted by the pandemic. WNBA – Women’s National Basketball Association Yesterday Las Vegas Aces 90, Indiana Fever 77 Aces 90, Fever 77 – Wilson, Gray help Aces hand Fever 11th straight loss 90-77 A’Ja Wilson scored 23 points, Chelsea Gray had 14 points and 12 assists and the Las Vegas Aces dealt the Indiana Fever a club-record 11th straight loss, 90-77 on Thursday night. Wilson scored 14 points and Gray added 12 points and seven assists as the Aces (19-8) built a 52-32 lead by halftime. Las Vegas, which led 25-19 after one quarter, scored the first eight points of the second and led by double digits the rest of the way. Wilson gave the Aces their largest lead at 68-37 with a 3-pointer at 4:44 of the third period. Jackie Young added 16 points for Las Vegas, and Dearica Hamby finished with 10 points and nine rebounds. Nalyssa Smith scored 24 points to lead Indiana (5-24). Victoria Vivians scored 14 points and Kelsey Smith added 10 points and seven assists. Tonight Dallas Wings at Chicago Sky, 8:00 p.m. WNBA – Moscow says US must respect Russian law in Griner case The spokesperson for Russia’s Foreign Ministry says the United States has shown disrespect for Russian law by characterizing basketball star Brittney Griner’s jailing on drug charges as “wrongful detention.” Griner has been jailed since she was arrested in mid-February at a Moscow airport after vape canisters containing cannabis oil were found in her luggage. The Phoenix Mercury standout and two-time Olympic gold medalist acknowledged in court this month that she had the canisters, but said she had no intent to break the law. Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said Thursday that the legalization of cannabis for medical and recreational use in parts of the U.S. has no bearing on what happens in Russia. NFL – Murray, Cardinals agree to contract through 2028 season Kyler Murray has agreed to a long-term contract that will keep the quarterback with the Arizona Cardinals through the 2028 season. The two-time Pro Bowl selection was taken with the No. 1 overall pick out of Oklahoma after he won the Heisman Trophy and has largely delivered in his quest to make the Cardinals a better franchise. Arizona had a 5-10-1 record during his rookie season in 2019 but the Cardinals improved to 11-6 last season before losing to the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC Wild Card round during the playoffs. NBA – Philadelphia 76ers look to build new $1.3 billion arena The Philadelphia 76ers are taking the first steps toward building a privately-funded sports and entertainment arena. The team’s managing partners on Thursday announced the creation of a new development company to create its future home in the city’s Fashion District. They say 76 Place is anticipated to cost about $1.3 billion. Josh Harris and David Blitzer say in a news release they’re committed to creating “a privately funded arena that strengthens ties within the local community through investments that prioritize equity, inclusivity and accessibility.” Groundbreaking is not expected for several years and the project is expected to be finished in time for the 2031-2032 NBA season. The Sixers currently play at Wells Fargo Center. NCAAFB – Georgia’s Smart gets 10-year extension, raise to $10.25M Georgia’s Kirby Smart has agreed to a contract extension through the 2031 season worth more than $110 million that strengthens his status as one of college football’s highest-paid coaches. Smart will be paid $10.25 million this season in base salary and supplemental compensation. He will receive raises each season, which lead to total compensation of $12.25 million in 2031. The extension comes after Smart led the Bulldogs to last season’s national championship, the first for Georgia since 1980. He is 66-15 in six years at Georgia. Smart joins Alabama’s Nick Saban, Ohio State’s Ryan Day, LSU’s Brian Kelly, Michigan State’s Mel Tucker and Texas A&M’s Jimbo Fisher as college football coaches who will make at least $9 million in 2022. Track and Field – Lyles leads U.S. sweep; Jackson tops Jamaica 1-2 in 200 Noah Lyles led wire to wire and routed the field in the 200 meters Thursday in 19.31 seconds, the third-fastest time ever, to lead America’s second sprint sweep at world championships. Lyles blew away U.S. teammates Kenny Bednarek by 0.46 seconds, with 18-year-old Erriyon Knighton finishing third. When the winner saw the names of his American teammates pop up behind his, he slammed his hands on the ground, ripped off his jersey and grabbed the gold medal from the awaiting presenter. His victory came moments after Shericka Jackson gave the Jamaican women another gold in the sprints. She ran 21.45, the second-fastest time in history, to beat 100-meter champion Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce. Olympics – Tokyo Olympic aftermath still being untangled a year later The COVID-delayed Tokyo Olympics opened a year ago on July 23, 2021. They survived the one-year postponement, soaring costs and some public opposition. The aftermath is as difficult to untangle as the Games were to pull off. The Games were to drive tourism and showcase Japanese technology. The pandemic squelched that. The official price tag is $13 billion. The Tokyo city government picked up $5.4 billion in Games expenses and it is now trying to champion post-Games uses for a half-dozen new venues. The head of the Tokyo Games says a main legacy will be using Tokyo to drive a bid for the 2030 Winter Olympics in Sapporo. Cycling – Chris Froome out of Tour de France with COVID-19 Four-time Tour de France champion Chris Froome has pulled out of cycling’s biggest race after testing positive for COVID-19. Froome withdrew from the Tour ahead of Stage 18 from Lourdes to Hautacam in the Pyrenees. Froome says in a video message he will now refocus on competing at the Spanish Vuelta next month. HSBB – Former coach criminally charged in naked ‘fat test’ case A Rhode Island high school basketball coach has been criminally charged by authorities who say he asked male student-athletes to remove their clothes so he could check their body fat. Aaron Thomas was charged Thursday with child molestation and sexual assault involving two students. Thomas coached boys at North Kingstown High School since the 1990s until he resigned last year. A lawyer for Thomas says that his client denies wrongdoing and that the tests bettered the athletic performance of many students. Arraignment is scheduled for Aug. 19. MILB – Midwest League Baseball Tonight Quad Cities River Bandits at South Bend Cubs, 7:05 p.m. Lake County Captains at Lansing Lugnuts, 7:05 p.m. West Michigan Whitecaps at Great Lakes Loons, 7:05 p.m. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

covid-19 united states america american game las vegas olympic games nba games russia arizona philadelphia japanese russian tour alabama detroit smart indiana track mlb oklahoma stage tokyo blame oakland jamaica split all star moscow cardinals tigers rhode island ohio state major league baseball michigan state university lsu athletics fever winter olympics philadelphia 76ers jamaican los angeles rams bulldogs tokyo olympics chicago white sox arizona cardinals pro bowl kyler murray brittney griner nick saban tour de france aces groundbreaking lourdes heisman trophy dh brian kelly detroit tigers double header jimbo fisher rbi tokyo games griner ryan day friday morning mel tucker kirby smart sports update chicago sky sapporo noah lyles las vegas aces indiana fever josh harris pyrenees arraignment lyles phoenix mercury chris froome wells fargo center foreign ministry nfc wild card froome stephen vogt aaron thomas tony kemp jeimer candelario kelsey smith chelsea gray david blitzer lansing lugnuts fashion district morning sports russian foreign ministry jackie young shericka jackson wnba women minnesota saturday nba philadelphia nalyssa smith garrett hill

Tigers split doubleheader in return from All-Star Break – Friday Morning Sports Update

97.5 Y-Country

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2022 2:56

MLB – Major League Baseball Yesterday Detroit Tigers 7, Oakland A’s 2 – Game 1 Oakland A’s 5, Detroit Tigers 0 – Game 2 Cubs and White Sox were off Tigers 7, A’s 2 / A’s 5, Tigers 0 – Murphy’s 3-run homer helps A’s split DH with Tigers Sean Murphy hit a three-run homer to highlight Oakland’s five-run sixth inning that broke up a scoreless game, and the Athletics beat the Detroit Tigers 5-0 to split a doubleheader. Murphy connected for his 10th homer — his second straight season in double digits — off Garrett Hill, a rookie making his third major league start. Stephen Vogt added a sacrifice fly and Tony Kemp an RBI single in the fifth for the A’s, who threw their sixth shutout of the season. In the first game, Jeimer Candelario homered and Robbie Grossman doubled twice and drove in three runs against his former team as Detroit won 7-2. Tonight Chicago Cubs (Steele 3-6) at Philadelphia (Gibson 5-3), 7:05 p.m. Cleveland (Quantrill 6-5) at Chicago White Sox (Giolito 6-5), 8:10 p.m. Tigers are off (Detroit will host Minnesota Saturday at 6:10 p.m. WSJM/WCSY 5:50) MLB – MLB struggling to get attendance back to pre-pandemic levels Blame it on lingering effects of the pandemic, resentment over the lockout or fears over the economy. Major League Baseball teams head into the final 2½ months of the regular season struggling to fill the stands now that they no longer have to worry about pandemic-related attendance restrictions. MLB reached the All-Star break with an average attendance of 26,409. That represents a drop of 5.4% from the All-Star break of 2019. That’s the last season that wasn’t impacted by the pandemic. WNBA – Women’s National Basketball Association Yesterday Las Vegas Aces 90, Indiana Fever 77 Aces 90, Fever 77 – Wilson, Gray help Aces hand Fever 11th straight loss 90-77 A’Ja Wilson scored 23 points, Chelsea Gray had 14 points and 12 assists and the Las Vegas Aces dealt the Indiana Fever a club-record 11th straight loss, 90-77 on Thursday night. Wilson scored 14 points and Gray added 12 points and seven assists as the Aces (19-8) built a 52-32 lead by halftime. Las Vegas, which led 25-19 after one quarter, scored the first eight points of the second and led by double digits the rest of the way. Wilson gave the Aces their largest lead at 68-37 with a 3-pointer at 4:44 of the third period. Jackie Young added 16 points for Las Vegas, and Dearica Hamby finished with 10 points and nine rebounds. Nalyssa Smith scored 24 points to lead Indiana (5-24). Victoria Vivians scored 14 points and Kelsey Smith added 10 points and seven assists. Tonight Dallas Wings at Chicago Sky, 8:00 p.m. WNBA – Moscow says US must respect Russian law in Griner case The spokesperson for Russia’s Foreign Ministry says the United States has shown disrespect for Russian law by characterizing basketball star Brittney Griner’s jailing on drug charges as “wrongful detention.” Griner has been jailed since she was arrested in mid-February at a Moscow airport after vape canisters containing cannabis oil were found in her luggage. The Phoenix Mercury standout and two-time Olympic gold medalist acknowledged in court this month that she had the canisters, but said she had no intent to break the law. Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said Thursday that the legalization of cannabis for medical and recreational use in parts of the U.S. has no bearing on what happens in Russia. NFL – Murray, Cardinals agree to contract through 2028 season Kyler Murray has agreed to a long-term contract that will keep the quarterback with the Arizona Cardinals through the 2028 season. The two-time Pro Bowl selection was taken with the No. 1 overall pick out of Oklahoma after he won the Heisman Trophy and has largely delivered in his quest to make the Cardinals a better franchise. Arizona had a 5-10-1 record during his rookie season in 2019 but the Cardinals improved to 11-6 last season before losing to the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC Wild Card round during the playoffs. NBA – Philadelphia 76ers look to build new $1.3 billion arena The Philadelphia 76ers are taking the first steps toward building a privately-funded sports and entertainment arena. The team’s managing partners on Thursday announced the creation of a new development company to create its future home in the city’s Fashion District. They say 76 Place is anticipated to cost about $1.3 billion. Josh Harris and David Blitzer say in a news release they’re committed to creating “a privately funded arena that strengthens ties within the local community through investments that prioritize equity, inclusivity and accessibility.” Groundbreaking is not expected for several years and the project is expected to be finished in time for the 2031-2032 NBA season. The Sixers currently play at Wells Fargo Center. NCAAFB – Georgia’s Smart gets 10-year extension, raise to $10.25M Georgia’s Kirby Smart has agreed to a contract extension through the 2031 season worth more than $110 million that strengthens his status as one of college football’s highest-paid coaches. Smart will be paid $10.25 million this season in base salary and supplemental compensation. He will receive raises each season, which lead to total compensation of $12.25 million in 2031. The extension comes after Smart led the Bulldogs to last season’s national championship, the first for Georgia since 1980. He is 66-15 in six years at Georgia. Smart joins Alabama’s Nick Saban, Ohio State’s Ryan Day, LSU’s Brian Kelly, Michigan State’s Mel Tucker and Texas A&M’s Jimbo Fisher as college football coaches who will make at least $9 million in 2022. Track and Field – Lyles leads U.S. sweep; Jackson tops Jamaica 1-2 in 200 Noah Lyles led wire to wire and routed the field in the 200 meters Thursday in 19.31 seconds, the third-fastest time ever, to lead America’s second sprint sweep at world championships. Lyles blew away U.S. teammates Kenny Bednarek by 0.46 seconds, with 18-year-old Erriyon Knighton finishing third. When the winner saw the names of his American teammates pop up behind his, he slammed his hands on the ground, ripped off his jersey and grabbed the gold medal from the awaiting presenter. His victory came moments after Shericka Jackson gave the Jamaican women another gold in the sprints. She ran 21.45, the second-fastest time in history, to beat 100-meter champion Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce. Olympics – Tokyo Olympic aftermath still being untangled a year later The COVID-delayed Tokyo Olympics opened a year ago on July 23, 2021. They survived the one-year postponement, soaring costs and some public opposition. The aftermath is as difficult to untangle as the Games were to pull off. The Games were to drive tourism and showcase Japanese technology. The pandemic squelched that. The official price tag is $13 billion. The Tokyo city government picked up $5.4 billion in Games expenses and it is now trying to champion post-Games uses for a half-dozen new venues. The head of the Tokyo Games says a main legacy will be using Tokyo to drive a bid for the 2030 Winter Olympics in Sapporo. Cycling – Chris Froome out of Tour de France with COVID-19 Four-time Tour de France champion Chris Froome has pulled out of cycling’s biggest race after testing positive for COVID-19. Froome withdrew from the Tour ahead of Stage 18 from Lourdes to Hautacam in the Pyrenees. Froome says in a video message he will now refocus on competing at the Spanish Vuelta next month. HSBB – Former coach criminally charged in naked ‘fat test’ case A Rhode Island high school basketball coach has been criminally charged by authorities who say he asked male student-athletes to remove their clothes so he could check their body fat. Aaron Thomas was charged Thursday with child molestation and sexual assault involving two students. Thomas coached boys at North Kingstown High School since the 1990s until he resigned last year. A lawyer for Thomas says that his client denies wrongdoing and that the tests bettered the athletic performance of many students. Arraignment is scheduled for Aug. 19. MILB – Midwest League Baseball Tonight Quad Cities River Bandits at South Bend Cubs, 7:05 p.m. Lake County Captains at Lansing Lugnuts, 7:05 p.m. West Michigan Whitecaps at Great Lakes Loons, 7:05 p.m. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Tigers split doubleheader in return from All-Star Break – WSJM Morning Sports

97.5 Y-Country

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2022 2:56

MLB – Major League Baseball Yesterday Detroit Tigers 7, Oakland A’s 2 – Game 1 Oakland A’s 5, Detroit Tigers 0 – Game 2 Cubs and White Sox were off Tigers 7, A’s 2 / A’s 5, Tigers 0 – Murphy’s 3-run homer helps A’s split DH with Tigers Sean Murphy hit a three-run homer to highlight Oakland’s five-run sixth inning that broke up a scoreless game, and the Athletics beat the Detroit Tigers 5-0 to split a doubleheader. Murphy connected for his 10th homer — his second straight season in double digits — off Garrett Hill, a rookie making his third major league start. Stephen Vogt added a sacrifice fly and Tony Kemp an RBI single in the fifth for the A’s, who threw their sixth shutout of the season. In the first game, Jeimer Candelario homered and Robbie Grossman doubled twice and drove in three runs against his former team as Detroit won 7-2. Tonight Chicago Cubs (Steele 3-6) at Philadelphia (Gibson 5-3), 7:05 p.m. Cleveland (Quantrill 6-5) at Chicago White Sox (Giolito 6-5), 8:10 p.m. Tigers are off (Detroit will host Minnesota Saturday at 6:10 p.m. WSJM/WCSY 5:50) MLB – MLB struggling to get attendance back to pre-pandemic levels Blame it on lingering effects of the pandemic, resentment over the lockout or fears over the economy. Major League Baseball teams head into the final 2½ months of the regular season struggling to fill the stands now that they no longer have to worry about pandemic-related attendance restrictions. MLB reached the All-Star break with an average attendance of 26,409. That represents a drop of 5.4% from the All-Star break of 2019. That’s the last season that wasn’t impacted by the pandemic. WNBA – Women’s National Basketball Association Yesterday Las Vegas Aces 90, Indiana Fever 77 Aces 90, Fever 77 – Wilson, Gray help Aces hand Fever 11th straight loss 90-77 A’Ja Wilson scored 23 points, Chelsea Gray had 14 points and 12 assists and the Las Vegas Aces dealt the Indiana Fever a club-record 11th straight loss, 90-77 on Thursday night. Wilson scored 14 points and Gray added 12 points and seven assists as the Aces (19-8) built a 52-32 lead by halftime. Las Vegas, which led 25-19 after one quarter, scored the first eight points of the second and led by double digits the rest of the way. Wilson gave the Aces their largest lead at 68-37 with a 3-pointer at 4:44 of the third period. Jackie Young added 16 points for Las Vegas, and Dearica Hamby finished with 10 points and nine rebounds. Nalyssa Smith scored 24 points to lead Indiana (5-24). Victoria Vivians scored 14 points and Kelsey Smith added 10 points and seven assists. Tonight Dallas Wings at Chicago Sky, 8:00 p.m. WNBA – Moscow says US must respect Russian law in Griner case The spokesperson for Russia’s Foreign Ministry says the United States has shown disrespect for Russian law by characterizing basketball star Brittney Griner’s jailing on drug charges as “wrongful detention.” Griner has been jailed since she was arrested in mid-February at a Moscow airport after vape canisters containing cannabis oil were found in her luggage. The Phoenix Mercury standout and two-time Olympic gold medalist acknowledged in court this month that she had the canisters, but said she had no intent to break the law. Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said Thursday that the legalization of cannabis for medical and recreational use in parts of the U.S. has no bearing on what happens in Russia. NFL – Murray, Cardinals agree to contract through 2028 season Kyler Murray has agreed to a long-term contract that will keep the quarterback with the Arizona Cardinals through the 2028 season. The two-time Pro Bowl selection was taken with the No. 1 overall pick out of Oklahoma after he won the Heisman Trophy and has largely delivered in his quest to make the Cardinals a better franchise. Arizona had a 5-10-1 record during his rookie season in 2019 but the Cardinals improved to 11-6 last season before losing to the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC Wild Card round during the playoffs. NBA – Philadelphia 76ers look to build new $1.3 billion arena The Philadelphia 76ers are taking the first steps toward building a privately-funded sports and entertainment arena. The team’s managing partners on Thursday announced the creation of a new development company to create its future home in the city’s Fashion District. They say 76 Place is anticipated to cost about $1.3 billion. Josh Harris and David Blitzer say in a news release they’re committed to creating “a privately funded arena that strengthens ties within the local community through investments that prioritize equity, inclusivity and accessibility.” Groundbreaking is not expected for several years and the project is expected to be finished in time for the 2031-2032 NBA season. The Sixers currently play at Wells Fargo Center. NCAAFB – Georgia’s Smart gets 10-year extension, raise to $10.25M Georgia’s Kirby Smart has agreed to a contract extension through the 2031 season worth more than $110 million that strengthens his status as one of college football’s highest-paid coaches. Smart will be paid $10.25 million this season in base salary and supplemental compensation. He will receive raises each season, which lead to total compensation of $12.25 million in 2031. The extension comes after Smart led the Bulldogs to last season’s national championship, the first for Georgia since 1980. He is 66-15 in six years at Georgia. Smart joins Alabama’s Nick Saban, Ohio State’s Ryan Day, LSU’s Brian Kelly, Michigan State’s Mel Tucker and Texas A&M’s Jimbo Fisher as college football coaches who will make at least $9 million in 2022. Track and Field – Lyles leads U.S. sweep; Jackson tops Jamaica 1-2 in 200 Noah Lyles led wire to wire and routed the field in the 200 meters Thursday in 19.31 seconds, the third-fastest time ever, to lead America’s second sprint sweep at world championships. Lyles blew away U.S. teammates Kenny Bednarek by 0.46 seconds, with 18-year-old Erriyon Knighton finishing third. When the winner saw the names of his American teammates pop up behind his, he slammed his hands on the ground, ripped off his jersey and grabbed the gold medal from the awaiting presenter. His victory came moments after Shericka Jackson gave the Jamaican women another gold in the sprints. She ran 21.45, the second-fastest time in history, to beat 100-meter champion Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce. Olympics – Tokyo Olympic aftermath still being untangled a year later The COVID-delayed Tokyo Olympics opened a year ago on July 23, 2021. They survived the one-year postponement, soaring costs and some public opposition. The aftermath is as difficult to untangle as the Games were to pull off. The Games were to drive tourism and showcase Japanese technology. The pandemic squelched that. The official price tag is $13 billion. The Tokyo city government picked up $5.4 billion in Games expenses and it is now trying to champion post-Games uses for a half-dozen new venues. The head of the Tokyo Games says a main legacy will be using Tokyo to drive a bid for the 2030 Winter Olympics in Sapporo. Cycling – Chris Froome out of Tour de France with COVID-19 Four-time Tour de France champion Chris Froome has pulled out of cycling’s biggest race after testing positive for COVID-19. Froome withdrew from the Tour ahead of Stage 18 from Lourdes to Hautacam in the Pyrenees. Froome says in a video message he will now refocus on competing at the Spanish Vuelta next month. HSBB – Former coach criminally charged in naked ‘fat test’ case A Rhode Island high school basketball coach has been criminally charged by authorities who say he asked male student-athletes to remove their clothes so he could check their body fat. Aaron Thomas was charged Thursday with child molestation and sexual assault involving two students. Thomas coached boys at North Kingstown High School since the 1990s until he resigned last year. A lawyer for Thomas says that his client denies wrongdoing and that the tests bettered the athletic performance of many students. Arraignment is scheduled for Aug. 19. MILB – Midwest League Baseball Tonight Quad Cities River Bandits at South Bend Cubs, 7:05 p.m. Lake County Captains at Lansing Lugnuts, 7:05 p.m. West Michigan Whitecaps at Great Lakes Loons, 7:05 p.m. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Tigers split doubleheader in return from All-Star Break – Friday Morning Sports Update

SuperHits 103.7 COSY-FM

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2022 2:56

MLB – Major League Baseball Yesterday Detroit Tigers 7, Oakland A’s 2 – Game 1 Oakland A’s 5, Detroit Tigers 0 – Game 2 Cubs and White Sox were off Tigers 7, A’s 2 / A’s 5, Tigers 0 – Murphy’s 3-run homer helps A’s split DH with Tigers Sean Murphy hit a three-run homer to highlight Oakland’s five-run sixth inning that broke up a scoreless game, and the Athletics beat the Detroit Tigers 5-0 to split a doubleheader. Murphy connected for his 10th homer — his second straight season in double digits — off Garrett Hill, a rookie making his third major league start. Stephen Vogt added a sacrifice fly and Tony Kemp an RBI single in the fifth for the A’s, who threw their sixth shutout of the season. In the first game, Jeimer Candelario homered and Robbie Grossman doubled twice and drove in three runs against his former team as Detroit won 7-2. Tonight Chicago Cubs (Steele 3-6) at Philadelphia (Gibson 5-3), 7:05 p.m. Cleveland (Quantrill 6-5) at Chicago White Sox (Giolito 6-5), 8:10 p.m. Tigers are off (Detroit will host Minnesota Saturday at 6:10 p.m. WSJM/WCSY 5:50) MLB – MLB struggling to get attendance back to pre-pandemic levels Blame it on lingering effects of the pandemic, resentment over the lockout or fears over the economy. Major League Baseball teams head into the final 2½ months of the regular season struggling to fill the stands now that they no longer have to worry about pandemic-related attendance restrictions. MLB reached the All-Star break with an average attendance of 26,409. That represents a drop of 5.4% from the All-Star break of 2019. That’s the last season that wasn’t impacted by the pandemic. WNBA – Women’s National Basketball Association Yesterday Las Vegas Aces 90, Indiana Fever 77 Aces 90, Fever 77 – Wilson, Gray help Aces hand Fever 11th straight loss 90-77 A’Ja Wilson scored 23 points, Chelsea Gray had 14 points and 12 assists and the Las Vegas Aces dealt the Indiana Fever a club-record 11th straight loss, 90-77 on Thursday night. Wilson scored 14 points and Gray added 12 points and seven assists as the Aces (19-8) built a 52-32 lead by halftime. Las Vegas, which led 25-19 after one quarter, scored the first eight points of the second and led by double digits the rest of the way. Wilson gave the Aces their largest lead at 68-37 with a 3-pointer at 4:44 of the third period. Jackie Young added 16 points for Las Vegas, and Dearica Hamby finished with 10 points and nine rebounds. Nalyssa Smith scored 24 points to lead Indiana (5-24). Victoria Vivians scored 14 points and Kelsey Smith added 10 points and seven assists. Tonight Dallas Wings at Chicago Sky, 8:00 p.m. WNBA – Moscow says US must respect Russian law in Griner case The spokesperson for Russia’s Foreign Ministry says the United States has shown disrespect for Russian law by characterizing basketball star Brittney Griner’s jailing on drug charges as “wrongful detention.” Griner has been jailed since she was arrested in mid-February at a Moscow airport after vape canisters containing cannabis oil were found in her luggage. The Phoenix Mercury standout and two-time Olympic gold medalist acknowledged in court this month that she had the canisters, but said she had no intent to break the law. Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said Thursday that the legalization of cannabis for medical and recreational use in parts of the U.S. has no bearing on what happens in Russia. NFL – Murray, Cardinals agree to contract through 2028 season Kyler Murray has agreed to a long-term contract that will keep the quarterback with the Arizona Cardinals through the 2028 season. The two-time Pro Bowl selection was taken with the No. 1 overall pick out of Oklahoma after he won the Heisman Trophy and has largely delivered in his quest to make the Cardinals a better franchise. Arizona had a 5-10-1 record during his rookie season in 2019 but the Cardinals improved to 11-6 last season before losing to the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC Wild Card round during the playoffs. NBA – Philadelphia 76ers look to build new $1.3 billion arena The Philadelphia 76ers are taking the first steps toward building a privately-funded sports and entertainment arena. The team’s managing partners on Thursday announced the creation of a new development company to create its future home in the city’s Fashion District. They say 76 Place is anticipated to cost about $1.3 billion. Josh Harris and David Blitzer say in a news release they’re committed to creating “a privately funded arena that strengthens ties within the local community through investments that prioritize equity, inclusivity and accessibility.” Groundbreaking is not expected for several years and the project is expected to be finished in time for the 2031-2032 NBA season. The Sixers currently play at Wells Fargo Center. NCAAFB – Georgia’s Smart gets 10-year extension, raise to $10.25M Georgia’s Kirby Smart has agreed to a contract extension through the 2031 season worth more than $110 million that strengthens his status as one of college football’s highest-paid coaches. Smart will be paid $10.25 million this season in base salary and supplemental compensation. He will receive raises each season, which lead to total compensation of $12.25 million in 2031. The extension comes after Smart led the Bulldogs to last season’s national championship, the first for Georgia since 1980. He is 66-15 in six years at Georgia. Smart joins Alabama’s Nick Saban, Ohio State’s Ryan Day, LSU’s Brian Kelly, Michigan State’s Mel Tucker and Texas A&M’s Jimbo Fisher as college football coaches who will make at least $9 million in 2022. Track and Field – Lyles leads U.S. sweep; Jackson tops Jamaica 1-2 in 200 Noah Lyles led wire to wire and routed the field in the 200 meters Thursday in 19.31 seconds, the third-fastest time ever, to lead America’s second sprint sweep at world championships. Lyles blew away U.S. teammates Kenny Bednarek by 0.46 seconds, with 18-year-old Erriyon Knighton finishing third. When the winner saw the names of his American teammates pop up behind his, he slammed his hands on the ground, ripped off his jersey and grabbed the gold medal from the awaiting presenter. His victory came moments after Shericka Jackson gave the Jamaican women another gold in the sprints. She ran 21.45, the second-fastest time in history, to beat 100-meter champion Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce. Olympics – Tokyo Olympic aftermath still being untangled a year later The COVID-delayed Tokyo Olympics opened a year ago on July 23, 2021. They survived the one-year postponement, soaring costs and some public opposition. The aftermath is as difficult to untangle as the Games were to pull off. The Games were to drive tourism and showcase Japanese technology. The pandemic squelched that. The official price tag is $13 billion. The Tokyo city government picked up $5.4 billion in Games expenses and it is now trying to champion post-Games uses for a half-dozen new venues. The head of the Tokyo Games says a main legacy will be using Tokyo to drive a bid for the 2030 Winter Olympics in Sapporo. Cycling – Chris Froome out of Tour de France with COVID-19 Four-time Tour de France champion Chris Froome has pulled out of cycling’s biggest race after testing positive for COVID-19. Froome withdrew from the Tour ahead of Stage 18 from Lourdes to Hautacam in the Pyrenees. Froome says in a video message he will now refocus on competing at the Spanish Vuelta next month. HSBB – Former coach criminally charged in naked ‘fat test’ case A Rhode Island high school basketball coach has been criminally charged by authorities who say he asked male student-athletes to remove their clothes so he could check their body fat. Aaron Thomas was charged Thursday with child molestation and sexual assault involving two students. Thomas coached boys at North Kingstown High School since the 1990s until he resigned last year. A lawyer for Thomas says that his client denies wrongdoing and that the tests bettered the athletic performance of many students. Arraignment is scheduled for Aug. 19. MILB – Midwest League Baseball Tonight Quad Cities River Bandits at South Bend Cubs, 7:05 p.m. Lake County Captains at Lansing Lugnuts, 7:05 p.m. West Michigan Whitecaps at Great Lakes Loons, 7:05 p.m. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Tigers split doubleheader in return from All-Star Break – Cosy Sports Update

SuperHits 103.7 COSY-FM

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2022 2:56

MLB – Major League Baseball Yesterday Detroit Tigers 7, Oakland A’s 2 – Game 1 Oakland A’s 5, Detroit Tigers 0 – Game 2 Cubs and White Sox were off Tigers 7, A’s 2 / A’s 5, Tigers 0 – Murphy’s 3-run homer helps A’s split DH with Tigers Sean Murphy hit a three-run homer to highlight Oakland’s five-run sixth inning that broke up a scoreless game, and the Athletics beat the Detroit Tigers 5-0 to split a doubleheader. Murphy connected for his 10th homer — his second straight season in double digits — off Garrett Hill, a rookie making his third major league start. Stephen Vogt added a sacrifice fly and Tony Kemp an RBI single in the fifth for the A’s, who threw their sixth shutout of the season. In the first game, Jeimer Candelario homered and Robbie Grossman doubled twice and drove in three runs against his former team as Detroit won 7-2. Tonight Chicago Cubs (Steele 3-6) at Philadelphia (Gibson 5-3), 7:05 p.m. Cleveland (Quantrill 6-5) at Chicago White Sox (Giolito 6-5), 8:10 p.m. Tigers are off (Detroit will host Minnesota Saturday at 6:10 p.m. WSJM/WCSY 5:50) MLB – MLB struggling to get attendance back to pre-pandemic levels Blame it on lingering effects of the pandemic, resentment over the lockout or fears over the economy. Major League Baseball teams head into the final 2½ months of the regular season struggling to fill the stands now that they no longer have to worry about pandemic-related attendance restrictions. MLB reached the All-Star break with an average attendance of 26,409. That represents a drop of 5.4% from the All-Star break of 2019. That’s the last season that wasn’t impacted by the pandemic. WNBA – Women’s National Basketball Association Yesterday Las Vegas Aces 90, Indiana Fever 77 Aces 90, Fever 77 – Wilson, Gray help Aces hand Fever 11th straight loss 90-77 A’Ja Wilson scored 23 points, Chelsea Gray had 14 points and 12 assists and the Las Vegas Aces dealt the Indiana Fever a club-record 11th straight loss, 90-77 on Thursday night. Wilson scored 14 points and Gray added 12 points and seven assists as the Aces (19-8) built a 52-32 lead by halftime. Las Vegas, which led 25-19 after one quarter, scored the first eight points of the second and led by double digits the rest of the way. Wilson gave the Aces their largest lead at 68-37 with a 3-pointer at 4:44 of the third period. Jackie Young added 16 points for Las Vegas, and Dearica Hamby finished with 10 points and nine rebounds. Nalyssa Smith scored 24 points to lead Indiana (5-24). Victoria Vivians scored 14 points and Kelsey Smith added 10 points and seven assists. Tonight Dallas Wings at Chicago Sky, 8:00 p.m. WNBA – Moscow says US must respect Russian law in Griner case The spokesperson for Russia’s Foreign Ministry says the United States has shown disrespect for Russian law by characterizing basketball star Brittney Griner’s jailing on drug charges as “wrongful detention.” Griner has been jailed since she was arrested in mid-February at a Moscow airport after vape canisters containing cannabis oil were found in her luggage. The Phoenix Mercury standout and two-time Olympic gold medalist acknowledged in court this month that she had the canisters, but said she had no intent to break the law. Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said Thursday that the legalization of cannabis for medical and recreational use in parts of the U.S. has no bearing on what happens in Russia. NFL – Murray, Cardinals agree to contract through 2028 season Kyler Murray has agreed to a long-term contract that will keep the quarterback with the Arizona Cardinals through the 2028 season. The two-time Pro Bowl selection was taken with the No. 1 overall pick out of Oklahoma after he won the Heisman Trophy and has largely delivered in his quest to make the Cardinals a better franchise. Arizona had a 5-10-1 record during his rookie season in 2019 but the Cardinals improved to 11-6 last season before losing to the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC Wild Card round during the playoffs. NBA – Philadelphia 76ers look to build new $1.3 billion arena The Philadelphia 76ers are taking the first steps toward building a privately-funded sports and entertainment arena. The team’s managing partners on Thursday announced the creation of a new development company to create its future home in the city’s Fashion District. They say 76 Place is anticipated to cost about $1.3 billion. Josh Harris and David Blitzer say in a news release they’re committed to creating “a privately funded arena that strengthens ties within the local community through investments that prioritize equity, inclusivity and accessibility.” Groundbreaking is not expected for several years and the project is expected to be finished in time for the 2031-2032 NBA season. The Sixers currently play at Wells Fargo Center. NCAAFB – Georgia’s Smart gets 10-year extension, raise to $10.25M Georgia’s Kirby Smart has agreed to a contract extension through the 2031 season worth more than $110 million that strengthens his status as one of college football’s highest-paid coaches. Smart will be paid $10.25 million this season in base salary and supplemental compensation. He will receive raises each season, which lead to total compensation of $12.25 million in 2031. The extension comes after Smart led the Bulldogs to last season’s national championship, the first for Georgia since 1980. He is 66-15 in six years at Georgia. Smart joins Alabama’s Nick Saban, Ohio State’s Ryan Day, LSU’s Brian Kelly, Michigan State’s Mel Tucker and Texas A&M’s Jimbo Fisher as college football coaches who will make at least $9 million in 2022. Track and Field – Lyles leads U.S. sweep; Jackson tops Jamaica 1-2 in 200 Noah Lyles led wire to wire and routed the field in the 200 meters Thursday in 19.31 seconds, the third-fastest time ever, to lead America’s second sprint sweep at world championships. Lyles blew away U.S. teammates Kenny Bednarek by 0.46 seconds, with 18-year-old Erriyon Knighton finishing third. When the winner saw the names of his American teammates pop up behind his, he slammed his hands on the ground, ripped off his jersey and grabbed the gold medal from the awaiting presenter. His victory came moments after Shericka Jackson gave the Jamaican women another gold in the sprints. She ran 21.45, the second-fastest time in history, to beat 100-meter champion Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce. Olympics – Tokyo Olympic aftermath still being untangled a year later The COVID-delayed Tokyo Olympics opened a year ago on July 23, 2021. They survived the one-year postponement, soaring costs and some public opposition. The aftermath is as difficult to untangle as the Games were to pull off. The Games were to drive tourism and showcase Japanese technology. The pandemic squelched that. The official price tag is $13 billion. The Tokyo city government picked up $5.4 billion in Games expenses and it is now trying to champion post-Games uses for a half-dozen new venues. The head of the Tokyo Games says a main legacy will be using Tokyo to drive a bid for the 2030 Winter Olympics in Sapporo. Cycling – Chris Froome out of Tour de France with COVID-19 Four-time Tour de France champion Chris Froome has pulled out of cycling’s biggest race after testing positive for COVID-19. Froome withdrew from the Tour ahead of Stage 18 from Lourdes to Hautacam in the Pyrenees. Froome says in a video message he will now refocus on competing at the Spanish Vuelta next month. HSBB – Former coach criminally charged in naked ‘fat test’ case A Rhode Island high school basketball coach has been criminally charged by authorities who say he asked male student-athletes to remove their clothes so he could check their body fat. Aaron Thomas was charged Thursday with child molestation and sexual assault involving two students. Thomas coached boys at North Kingstown High School since the 1990s until he resigned last year. A lawyer for Thomas says that his client denies wrongdoing and that the tests bettered the athletic performance of many students. Arraignment is scheduled for Aug. 19. MILB – Midwest League Baseball Tonight Quad Cities River Bandits at South Bend Cubs, 7:05 p.m. Lake County Captains at Lansing Lugnuts, 7:05 p.m. West Michigan Whitecaps at Great Lakes Loons, 7:05 p.m. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Ambassador Dimitry Polanskiy on The George Eliason Show - 16 July 2022

TNT Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2022 55:15

GUEST OVERVIEW: Ambassador Dimitry Polanskiy has been First Deputy Permanent Representative of Russia to the UN since February 2018. In 1994 he joined the Russian Foreign Ministry. He's worked in Russian embassies in Tunisia, Germany, Sweden, Austria and Slovenia. Since 1999 ambassador Polanskiy was dealing with EU economic matters, spent 3 years in Russian Mission to the EU in Brussels and was Head of EU unit in Russian MFA. From 2008-2011 was he was the Deputy Ambassador to Poland, from 2011 until January 2016 - Deputy Director, First Department of CIS Countries. Polanskiy dealt with Eurasian economic integration, matters related to the Eurasian Economic Union, functioning of the Customs Union and Single Economic space of Russia, Belarus and Kazakhstan within WTO framework. Ambassador Polanskiy is fluent in English, French, German, Polish and Arabic. Has diplomatic rank of Plenipotentiary Envoy. Member of the board of the Russian Council for Foreign Relations (SVOP).

The Endgame 070822

Be Reasonable: with Your Moderator, Chris Paul

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2022 88:29

In today's episode:The Wisconsin Supreme Court rules ballot drop boxes illegalMaricopa County Republicans formally recognize Joe Biden as an illegitimate presidentHiccups in Elon Musk's purchase of Twitter over the number of bot accounts as Twitter lays off 30% of its talentJoe Biden sells oil from the strategic petroleum reserve to foreign countries, including to adversaries who've compromised himThe Russian Foreign Ministry releases more claims about US involvement in biolabsFormer PM of Japan, Shinzo Abe, has been assassinatedThe US-Japan relationship and what the assassination could mean in world affairs.Connect with Be Reasonable: https://linktr.ee/imyourmoderatorHear the show when it's released. Become a paid subscriber at imyourmoderator.substack.comOther ways to support the work:ko-fi.com/imyourmoderatorbtc via coinbase: 3MEh9J5sRvMfkWd4EWczrFr1iP3DBMcKk5Merch site: https://cancelcouture.myspreadshop.com/Follow the podcast info stream: t.me/imyourmoderatorOther social platforms: Truth Social, Gab, Rumble, Bitchute, Odysee, DLive or Gettr - @imyourmoderatorVisit mypillow.com and use promo code REASONABLE to support me, Mike Lindell, and his great American company! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/be-reasonable-with-your-moderator-chris-paul.

The Endgame 070822

Be Reasonable: with Your Moderator, Chris Paul

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2022 88:29

In today's episode:The Wisconsin Supreme Court rules ballot drop boxes illegalMaricopa County Republicans formally recognize Joe Biden as an illegitimate presidentHiccups in Elon Musk's purchase of Twitter over the number of bot accounts as Twitter lays off 30% of its talentJoe Biden sells oil from the strategic petroleum reserve to foreign countries, including to adversaries who've compromised himThe Russian Foreign Ministry releases more claims about US involvement in biolabsFormer PM of Japan, Shinzo Abe, has been assassinatedThe US-Japan relationship and what the assassination could mean in world affairs.Connect with Be Reasonable: https://linktr.ee/imyourmoderatorHear the show when it's released. Become a paid subscriber at imyourmoderator.substack.comOther ways to support the work:ko-fi.com/imyourmoderatorbtc via coinbase: 3MEh9J5sRvMfkWd4EWczrFr1iP3DBMcKk5Merch site: https://cancelcouture.myspreadshop.com/Follow the podcast info stream: t.me/imyourmoderatorOther social platforms: Truth Social, Gab, Rumble, Bitchute, Odysee, DLive or Gettr - @imyourmoderatorVisit mypillow.com and use promo code REASONABLE to support me, Mike Lindell, and his great American company! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/be-reasonable-with-your-moderator-chris-paul.

Gavin Grey: UK Correspondent as Boris Johnson resigns - Reaction from around the world

The Mike Hosking Breakfast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2022 6:04

Some reaction from the UK and around the world after British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said he would step down immediately as Conservative Party leader but remain as prime minister until the party chooses his successor:"The proposal for the prime minister to remain in office – for up to three months – having lost the support of his Cabinet, his government and his parliamentary party is unwise, and may be unsustainable." — John Major, former Conservative UK prime minister."I'm not sure that anybody can look at Boris Johnson and conclude that he is capable of genuinely behaving as a caretaker prime minister. He will want to do things, and in the process of that undoubtedly cause more chaos than he has already." — Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon."Evict today or he'll cause carnage, even now he's playing for time and will try to stay." — Dominic Cummings, Johnson's former advisor, writing on on Twitter."He needs to go completely. He's inflicted lies, fraud and chaos in the country ... It's obvious he's unfit to be prime minister. That's been blindingly obvious for a very, very long time." — Keir Starmer, leader of the opposition Labour Party. Prime Minister Boris Johnson's wife Carrie touches the arm of Minister of State Nigel Adams while listening to her husband outside 10 Downing St. Photo / Frank Augstein, AP"The departure of Boris Johnson opens a new page in relations with the UK. May it be more constructive, more respectful of commitments made, in particular regarding peace & stability in Northern Ireland, and more friendly with partners in the EU." — A tweet by Michel Barnier, the European Union's former Brexit negotiator."We all heard this news with sadness. Not only me, but also the entire Ukrainian society, which is very sympathetic to you (Johnson). My entire office and all Ukrainians are grateful to you for your help." — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy."Finally. End of an undignified spectacle. Boris Johnson was all about maintaining power and his own ego ... Now, British theatrical thunder should end." — German politician Bernd Lange, co-chair of the EU-UK contact group at the European Parliament, writing on Twitter."It's obvious to everyone that liberal regimes are in a deep political, ideological and economic crisis. The situation of Britain's half-decay causes concern. The loss of control, chaos, nosedive, that's how it's described by experts." — Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova."As for Mr Johnson, he dislikes us very much. We dislike him, too." — Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov."As the nation celebrates prime minister Boris Johnson's resignation, BrewDog has provided beer fans with a new drink to stock up on for 'work events' and exit parties. Boris Lie-PA is a hazy IPA, which in keeping with its namesake, lacks transparency." — Scottish brewery and pub chain marketing promotion of a commemorative beer."We attach importance to negotiations that are going on with the UK on a trade deal. There is some degree of optimism that this could be done soon. ... Whether a change of the prime minister or leadership in the UK would impact that would be in the speculation zone." — Arindam Bagchi, spokesperson for India's External Affairs Ministry.- APSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Argentina: BRICS, CELAC and the OAS

WTF is Going on in Latin America & The Caribbean

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2022 36:30

Today's Episode: Argentina-BRICS, CELAC and the OASGuest: Franco Metaza,Director-General for Foreign Affairs of the Argentina National Senate.Guest Bio:Franco Metaza is a political activist of Argentina. He is involved in the peronist-kirchnerista movement of “La Campora”. He has a degree in Government and International Relations. He did his degree thesis on the Mercosur Parliament. He has held different positions related to international relations in the General Secretary of Argentina Presidency, Chamber of Representatives and the National Bank of Argentina. He participated in several G20 summits leading the youth delegation from his country (Mexico 2012, Russia 2013, Australia 2014). He is currently pursuing a PhD in Defense.Background:"While the White House was thinking about what else to turn off in the world, ban or spoil, Argentina and Iran applied to join the BRICS," Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said.Argentine President Alberto Fernandez, currently in Europe, recently reiterated his desire for his country to join BRICS.An Argentine government source said there was no "formal process" to do so as yet but that was the country's intention."Argentine authorities have already publicly expressed their willingness to join. It is a process that has only just begun," the source said, asking not to be named.Glossary:BRICSThe term BRIC was coined by Goldman Sachs economist Jim O'Neill in 2001 to describe the rise of Brazil, Russia, India and China. The BRIC powers had their first summit in 2009 in Russia. South Africa joined in 2010.BRICS account for more than 40% of the world's population and about 26% of the global economy.China is currently Argentina's main trading partner outside South America.India is Argentina's fourth largest trading partner and the fourth largest destination of Argentina's exportsCELACThe Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) is an intergovernmental mechanism for dialogue and political agreement, which includes permanently thirty-two countries in Latin America and the Caribbean. It is a regional forum that brings together all of Latin America and the Caribbean countries.Argentina is now the president pro-tem of CELAC succeeding Mexico after the summit in Mexico City September 18, 2021OASThe Organization of American Statees is an international organization that was founded on 30 April 1948 for the purposes of solidarity and co-operation among its member states within the Americas. Headquartered in the US capital, Washington, D.C., the OAS has 34 members, which are independent states in the Americas.[2] Since the 1990s, the organization has focused on election monitoring. The head of the OAS is the Secretary General; the incumbent is Uruguayan Luis Almagro.Mentioned in this Episode:Observing the Observers: The OAS in the 2019 Bolivia ElectionsIn partnership with Common Frontiers, Council on Hemispheric Affairs (COHA), Friends of Latin America, Massachusetts Peace Action and Task Force on the Americas, original broadcasts of WTF is Going on in Latin America & the Caribbean can be viewed every Wednesday at 4:30pm PT/7:30pm ET on CODEPINK YouTube Live

Pan-African Journal: Special Worldwide Radio Broadcast

Pan-African Journal

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2022 194:00

Listen to the Sun. June 26, 2022 special edition of the Pan-African Journal: Worldwide Radio Broadcast hosted by Abayomi Azikiwe, editor of the Pan-African News Wire. This will be the final episode in honor of Black Music Month. The PANW report will consist of dispatches on the announcement by the Russian Foreign Ministry noting that the United States must account for the mercenaries deployed in Ukraine; women in Sudan have held a mass demonstration demanding the creation of a democratic dispensation; South African authorities are investigating the deaths of 20 people in an East London tavern; and the survivors of attacks by armed groups in Mali are now speaking out. In the second and third hours we present the final instalment for Black Music Month with special tributes to Paul Ngozi, Arthur Lee, Johnny Echols and the legendary band LOVE.

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Pan-African Journal: Worldwide Radio Broadcast

Pan-African Journal

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2022 194:00

Listen to the Sat. June 25, 2022 edition of the Pan-African Journal: Worldwide Radio Broadcast hosted by Abayomi Azikiwe, editor of the Pan-African News Wire. This episode continues our focus on Black Music Month. The program features our PANW report with dispatches on the statement by the Russian Foreign Ministry on their position related to Ukraine becoming a candidate member of the European Union; there are calls from human rights organizations in Spain for an inquiry into the deaths of migrants in a recent stampede; the World Health Organization (WHO) has made an assessment of the status of the monkeypox virus amid an international outbreak; and the leader of the Malian military regime has placed his name on a slate to run in a proposed election in two years. In the second and third hours we continue our monthlong examination into the legacy of Black Music. We are paying tribute to Aretha Franklin, M'bilia Bel and Phyllis Hyman.

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Hour 1 - Holocaust Survivor Dies In Mariupol. Fire At Russian Military Research Facility. Putin's Health Questioned After Video Circulates. Russia's Latest Sanctions Target US Power Players.

Ray Appleton

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2022 37:23

Eight decades ago, she survived the German invasion of Ukraine by hiding in a basement. And when the Russians invaded in March, she went underground again to escape the terror. At least six people died and more than two dozen others were injured when a fire broke out at a military research facility in Tver, a city about 110 miles northwest of Moscow. Russian President Vladimir Putin's appearance during a Thursday meeting with his defense minister has left people questioning the leader's health status. The Russian Foreign Ministry on Thursday indefinitely barred 29 more Americans from entering Russia, including Vice President Kamala Harris, Washington Post columnist David Ignatius and Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, in what it said was retaliation for "ever-expanding anti-Russian sanctions" by the United States. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Israel-Russia relations amid Ukraine war– Jerusalem Studio 684

Jerusalem Studio

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2022 27:15

The Russia-Israel relationship, which was favorable until the invasion of Ukraine, is now a minor casualty of this war, in which Jerusalem has no direct self-interest. At first Israel tried to avoid taking a position, but American pressure to condemn Russia's policy proved too much - and Moscow countered in kind. Diplomatically, verbal blows are exchanged, with the Russian Foreign Ministry singling out Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid for an “aggressive” statement and blaming him for trying to distract attention from “one of the oldest unsettled conflicts,” namely - the Israeli-Palestinian one. But on the military side, Israel has refrained from helping Ukraine and Russia kept its co-existence with the Israel Defense Forces in Syria. What does it all add up to? Panel: - Jonathan Hessen, Host. - Amir Oren, Editor at Large, Host of Watchmen Talk and Powers in Play. - Ms. Sophie Kobzantsev, Research Fellow at the Institute for National Security Studies. - Prof. Zeev Khanin, Expert on Russian and Middle Eastern Studies, Bar Ilan and Ariel Universities. Articles on the topic: https://www.tv7israelnews.com/israel-still-wide-gaps-between-ukraine-russia/ https://www.tv7israelnews.com/russia-policy-unaltered-on-idf-strikes-on-iran-proxies-in-syria/ https://www.tv7israelnews.com/israel-supports-suspension-of-russia-from-unhrc/ You are welcome to join our audience and watch all of our programs - free of charge! TV7 Israel News: https://www.tv7israelnews.com/vod/series/563/ Jerusalem Studio: https://www.tv7israelnews.com/vod/series/18738/ TV7 Israel News Editor's Note: https://www.tv7israelnews.com/vod/series/76269/ TV7 Israel: Watchmen Talk: https://www.tv7israelnews.com/vod/series/76256/ Jerusalem Prays: https://www.tv7israelnews.com/vod/series/135790/ TV7's Times Observer: https://www.tv7israelnews.com/vod/series/97531/ TV7's Middle East Review: https://www.tv7israelnews.com/vod/series/997755/ My Brother's Keeper: https://www.tv7israelnews.com/vod/series/53719/ This week in 60 seconds: https://www.tv7israelnews.com/vod/series/123456/ Those who wish can send prayer requests to TV7 Israel News in the following ways: Facebook Messenger: https://www.facebook.com/tv7israelnews Email: israelnews@tv7.fi Please be sure to mention your first name and country of residence. Any attached videos should not exceed 20 seconds in duration. #IsraelNews #tv7israelnews #newsupdates Rally behind our vision - https://www.tv7israelnews.com/donate/ To purchase TV7 Israel News merchandise: https://teespring.com/stores/tv7-israel-news-store Live view of Jerusalem - https://www.tv7israelnews.com/jerusalem-live-feed/ Visit our website - http://www.tv7israelnews.com/ Subscribe to our YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/tv7israelnews Like TV7 Israel News on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/tv7israelnews Follow TV7 Israel News on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/tv7israelnews/ Follow TV7 Israel News on Twitter - https://twitter.com/tv7israelnews

US Market Open: Continued pickup in broad equity performance as yields recede & DXY slips; NFLX -26%

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Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2022 3:18

European bourses and US futures were choppy at the commencement of the European session, but, have since derived impetus in relatively quiet newsflow amid multiple earnings and as yields continue to ease; ES Unch.NFLX lower by 26% in the pre-market as subscriber numbers fall; TSLA due after the closeDXY continues to slip amid receding yields and a recovery in the JPY as the BoJ ramps up intervention to anchor 10yr yieldsCore debt is experiencing a resurgence from recent sessions of pressure with Bunds eclipsing yesterday's peak, aided further by well-received issuanceWTI and Brent reside at the top-end of USD 2/bbl parameters; focus very much on China-COVID, Iran, Libyan supply and Ukraine-Russia developmentsRussia has lost its confidence in the Ukrainian negotiators, according to the Russian Foreign Ministry while Ukraine announces a Mariupol corridor has been agreedLooking ahead, highlights include Canadian CPI, US Existing Home Sales, French Election TV Debate, Speeches from Fed's Daly & Evans and ECB's Nagel & Rehn Supply from the US, Earnings from Tesla, Abbott, Procter & Gamble and United Airlines.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

April 15, 2022: As Maine GOP embraces inflation tack, obscure “fee” bills fall

Maine's Political Pulse

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2022 11:51

In this week's Pulse: obscure “fee” bills fall, Golden pushes stock-trading ban, sanctions from the Russian Foreign Ministry, and what's still pending in the legislature.

CP_Episoode 172: UK Prime Minister Walks Streets of Ukraine Shows UP as Leader of the Free World

Constitutional Patriot Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2022 82:52

Boris Johnson's leadership against Russia support of Ukraine places UK as the defacto Leader of the Free World. News analysis of Boris's Leadership against the Russians and support of Ukraine. A look into the Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson on the perspective of the war in Ukraine. Her attempt to manipulate events and false analysis. Buy Me A Coffee...Please help support my podcast https://www.buymeacoffee.com/constitutiEHouse of Liberty T-Shirt Co. ..Makes great gifts!!https://house-of-liberty-t-shirt.creator-spring.comSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/constitutiE)

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Information War: Russia Weaponizes Conspiracy Theories to Deny War Crimes in Bucha

Radicalized

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2022 28:08

As civilians and journalists recount stories and evidence of war crimes in the Ukrainian town of Bucha - systematic, execution-style killing of civilians and mass graves, Russia has responded with denials and lies. The Russian Foreign Ministry has called the atrocities “staged” and claimed the bodies were “fake dead bodies.” Liz and Jessikka discuss Russia's war crimes and the conspiracy theories used to deny the atrocities with Jakub Kelensky, a former journalist and expert on Russian hybrid warfare. Beyond Ukraine's borders, they discuss alarming statistics that shed light on how Western audiences are persuaded by Russian propaganda.

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US Market Open: Indecisive trade awaiting fresh catalysts with Ukraine-Russia talks set to resume

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2022 4:39

European bourses are mixed with US futures similarly contained, ES +0.1, amid limited newsflow and with a thin docket ahead.Russian Chief Negotiator said Russia's position on Crimea and Donbas remains unchanged, a draft peace agreement is not ready and talks will resume on MondayDXY continues to grind higher as EUR lags amid yield pressure as EGBs bounce, though GBP/Gilts await BoE speak via dovish-dissenter CunliffeWTI and Brent are choppy but contained awaiting Ukraine-Russia progress; Kremlin has no information on the continuation of talksFed's Williams says balance sheet reduction could begin as soon as May.Looking ahead, highlights include US Factory Orders & BoE's CunliffeAs of 10:45BST/05:45ETLOOKING AHEADUS Factory Orders & BoE's CunliffeClick here for the Week Ahead preview.GEOPOLITICSRUSSIA-UKRAINENEGOTIATIONS/TALKSRussian Chief Negotiator said Russia's position on Crimea and Donbas remains unchanged, a draft peace agreement is not ready and talks will resume on Monday, via Reuters.Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson said Kyiv is attempting to disrupt peace talks.SGH Macro Advisors, in a note dated April 1st, suggested it is their understand that Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov conveyed to his Chinese counterpart that “there is still a long way to be walked” to sign a peace treaty between Russia and Ukraine under conditions that are “mutually acceptable”, although a great progress has been made. Lavrov added that Russia does not rule out settlement in Roubles for other commodities if hostility continues from the West. Commodities such as oil, wheat, fertilizer, lumber, and uranium could be affected.Russia has requested a US Security Council Meeting to discuss "provocation of Ukrainian radicals", according to Reuters citing Ria.Russia's Kremlin repeated that the special military operation in Ukraine will achieve all of its aims, via Reuters.US Secretary of State Blinken will travel to Belgium on April 5-7th for a NATO meeting, according to the State Department.Russian Kremlin says it has no information re. the continuation of Russia-Ukraine talks, declines to comment on how Bucha allegations will impact discussions; wants and demands the Bucha issue is discussed at an international level, categorically rejects any accusations.DEFENCE/MILITARYRussia has revised its Ukraine war strategy to focus on trying to take control of the Donbas and other regions in eastern Ukraine with a target date of early May, according to several US officials cited by CNN.Poland's Ruling Party leader said Poland would be open to deploying US nuclear weapons in Poland, according to the Jerusalem Post.There have been reports via Western media of continued civilian killings by Russia in several cities, particularly in Bucha.NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg said what we see in Ukraine is not a real withdrawal by Russian troops, via Reuters.Ukraine's 368.5k BPD Kremenchuk oil refinery was completely destroyed during a Russian attack, according to the regional governor.Explosions were heard in Ukraine's city of Odessa, according to a Reuters witness and in the city of Kherson, according to a local media.Ukrainian authorities of Luhansk says that Russian forces are preparing to launch an attack on the region after mobilising fighters and vehicles.ENERGY/ECONOMIC SANCTIONS & UPDATESRussian government spokesperson Peskov said Russia could demand RUB payments for other goods. He added that payment for gas supplies in Russian Roubles will be made from the end of the second half of April, or even early May, according to Reuters.EU ambassadors are expected to discuss fresh Russian sanctions on Wednesday, according to FT sources.UK PM Johnson said UK is stepping up military support for Ukraine and sanctions on Russia, according to Reuters.German Chancellor Scholz said the West will agree on further Russian sanctions in the coming days, according to Reuters.EU must discuss import ban on Russian gas deliveries, according to the German Defence Ministry cited by Reuters.US Department of Commerce on Friday added 120 Russian and Belarusian entities, largely comprised of companies linked to the military, via Reuters.Latvia, Estonia and Lithuania stopped imports of Russian gas from April 1st, according to the FT.Physical gas flows on the Yamal-Europe pipeline at Mallnow, Germany have dropped to zero, via Reuters citing operator data. Elsewhere, Gazprom does not intend to hold spot gas sales sessions at its electronic sales platform this week.German Economy Minister Habeck says they are working hard to limit dependence on Russian oil, also with reference to the Rosneft refinery in Schwedt.OTHERA Chinese diplomat, following talks with EU, said China cannot change the EU and the EU cannot change China. China said it is not deliberately circumventing Russian sanctions, via Reuters.North Korea continues to develop chemical and biological weapons which together with its nuclear and ballistic missile capabilities pose a serious threat to South Korea and other US allies, according to Yonhap citing US officials on Friday.A two-month truce has been announced by the warring sides in Yemen, according to The Guardian.Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Khatibzadeh says they are ready to continue discussions with Saudi Arabia, calling on them to show willingness to resolve the outstanding issues, via Reuters.EUROPEAN TRADEEQUITIESEuropean bourses are mixed, Euro Stoxx 50 +0.2%, failing to derive firm direction after initial opening gains faded in limited newsflow.Sectors, are mixed as well with Roche and Bayer lifting Health Care and the former aiding the SMI while Banking names lag modestly.Stateside, US futures are similarly indifferent with a thin docket ahead.Spanish PM Sanchez says they are to spend EUR 11bn on the semi-conductor and micro-chip industry, via Reuters.Click here for more detail.FXGreenback grinds higher amidst more Fed officials flagging half point hikes post-US jobs data and pre- factory orders, DXY forms 98.500+ base.Aussie outperforms ahead of AIG construction index, final PMIs and RBA policy meeting that might see rate guidance turn more plausible than patient; AUD/USD pivots 0.7500 and AUD/NZD solid on the 1.0800 handle.Euro underperforms as EGB yields retreat, Russia/Ukraine angst persists and option expiry interest exerts downside pressure, EUR/USD drifts down from 1.1050+ towards 1.1000 and 1bln rolling off between the round number and 1.1010.Forint underpinned following resounding win by Hungarian PM Orban, but Lira undermined by further increases in Turkish CPI and PPI.S&P said Turkey long-term LC rating lowered to 'B+' from 'BB-'; FC rating affirmed at 'B+'; outlook remains negative.Click here for more detail.Notable FX Expiries, NY Cut:EUR/USD: 1.0975 (485M), 1.1000-10 (1.1BN), 1.1100 (765M)Click here for more detail.FIXED INCOMEBunds bounce firmly on a mix of safe-haven demand, short covering and stop-driven price action as tech levels are breached through 159.00 vs 158.12 at the Eurex low, including a Fib at 159.03 and last Thursday's 159.05 session best.Gilts tag along awaiting comments from dovish BoE dissenter Cunliffe with the 10 year bond hovering towards the top of a 122.01-121.31 range vs its 121.19 prior Liffe close.US Treasuries remain sub-par and the curve re-steepens amidst more Fed backing for 50 bp hikes post-NFP and pre-US factory orders,10 year T-note soft between 121-27/122-08+ parameters.Click here for more detail.COMMODITIESWTI and Brent are choppy within a relatively contained USD 2.0/bbl range, as we await updates on the Russia-Ukraine talks set to resume on Monday.Currently, the benchmarks are holding within USD 98.00-100.70/bbl and USD 102.90-105.80/bbl parameters respectively.Reports on Saturday suggested Gazprom has stopped deliveries of Russian gas to Germany via the Yamal-Europe pipeline. It was then reported Gazprom has booked to pump gas through the Polish section of the Yamal-Europe pipeline on Sunday night to Monday, according to Interfax.Goldman Sachs upgrades its 2023 oil price forecast to USD 115/bbl (prev. 110/bbl); still forecast end-year oil at USD 125/bbl."A UN-brokered two-month ceasefire in Yemen was broadly holding on its first full day with oil shipments reaching the port of Hodeida", according to The Guardian.The Russian Energy Ministry has delayed the publication of March oil output numbers amid technical issues, according to reports.Azerbaijan plans to supply 9.5bcm of gas to Italy, according to Interfax.Indian State has cancelled bids by Adani Enterprises to supply imported coal as prices that were quoted were too high, according to a government official cited by Reuters.Spot gold/silver are firmer, deriving modest impetus from the deterioration in sentiment seen around the European cash open, metals towards top-end of respective ranges.Click here for more detail.CENTRAL BANKSFed's Williams (voter) expects a combination of rate hikes and balance sheet reduction to help ease inflation back to 4% this year and closer to 2% in 2024. Williams said balance sheet reduction could begin as soon as May. He added that there are no plans to use the balance sheet for Yield Curve Control, via Reuters. Williams also noted that the USD has proven itself as a safe haven. Williams also suggested that we have not yet seen global risk sentiment much impacted by the Ukraine war.Fed's Daly (2024 voter) said the case for 50bps rate hike in May has grown, according to the FT. She added she is more confident that adjusting early would be appropriate.ECB's Schnabel said the ECB plans to raise interest rates some time after winding down its bond purchase programme Q3 2022, via Reuters.DATA RECAPGerman Trade Balance, EUR, SA (Feb) 11.5B vs. Exp. 9.6B (Prev. 9.4B, Rev. 8.8B)EU Sentix Index (Apr) -18.0 vs. Exp. -9.2 (Prev. -7.0)Turkish CPI MM (Mar) 5.46% vs. Exp. 5.77% (Prev. 4.81%); YY (Mar) 61.14% vs. Exp. 61.6% (Prev. 54.44%)NOTABLE EUROPEAN HEADLINESHungarian opposition leader has accepted defeat in elections, with PM Orban declaring victory.UK government is said to be mulling permanent replacements to programmes that helped banks lend to firms during the pandemic; the scheme is expected to focus on small and medium-sized firms. Sources added focus is on growth of UK business, via FT.German BDB, banking lobby, calls on the ECB to end net asset purchases soon and to send an initial signal on interest rates. Sees German growth of 2% in 2022, are considerable risks.NOTABLE US HEADLINESTesla (TSLA): Q1 deliveries 310.4k (prev. 308.6k Q/Q; exp. 309-315k).JP Morgan (JPM CEO) Dimon says the bank could lose around USD 1bln over time from its exposure to Russia. Stock buybacks will be lower over the next year or so due to mandates capital increases and acquisitions. Acquisitions will increase incremental investment expenses by USD 700mln in 2022.CRYPTOBitcoin is little changed but errs towards the lower-end of the sessions parameters at USD 45760 vs USD 47439, at best.APAC TRADEEQUITIESAPAC stocks initially traded mixed but later turned mostly higher.ASX 200 saw early outperformance as mining names surged, with rising EV sales also boosting some Russia-related metals.Nikkei 225 traded flat with a downside bias throughout the session.Hang Seng outperformed and was bolstered at the open by Chinese dual-listed stocks, with the tech sector the main beneficiary of the weekend Audit news, whilst gains compounded after HK Chief Executive Lam said she will not seek a second term.China on Saturday proposed revising confidentiality rules involving offshore listings, removing a legal hurdle to cooperation on audit oversight while putting the onus on Chinese companies to protect state secrets, via Reuters.Mainland China was closed due to a domestic holiday.NOTABLE APAC HEADLINESThe Chinese army is sending over 2,000 medical personnel to Shanghai to aid with its COVID outbreak, according to CCTV.Hong Kong Chief Executive Lam will not seek re-election, according to NK01.South Korea's former PM Han Duck-Soo has been nominated as PM. He said the country needs to take more efforts to curb rising household debt, financial imbalances, and to maintain a trade surplus, according to Reuters.Pakistani PM Khan's cabinet has been dissolved and fresh elections will be held in 90 days, according to Reuters.Sri Lanka's government imposed a curfew amid the rising domestic unrest, via Reuters.

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Euro Market Open: APAC was mixed but improved amid audit updates and ahead of Ukraine/Russian talks

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2022 4:47

Asia-Pac equities initially traded mixed, but sentiment improved; Mainland China was closed whilst Hong Kong outperformed.Russian Chief Negotiator said Russia's position on Crimea and Donbas remains unchanged and talks will resume on Monday.European equity futures are indicative of a slightly firmer open with the Euro Stoxx 50 future +0.2% after the cash market closed higher by 0.4% on Friday.DXY remains above 98.50, EUR/USD was flat on either side of 1.1050, Antipodeans narrowly outperform in the G10 FX space.Looking ahead, highlights include EZ Sentix, US Factory Orders, BoE's Cunliffe, Mann.US TRADEUS stocks finished higher on Friday with trade choppy as a new quarter commenced but eyes remained on the inverted yield curve.SPX +0.32% at 4,544, NDX +0.15% at 14,861, DJIA +0.40% at 34,818, R2K +0.87% at 2,089.Click here for a detailed summary.NOTABLE US HEADLINESTesla (TSLA): Q1 deliveries 310.4k (prev. 308.6k Q/Q; exp. 309-315k).GEOPOLITICSRUSSIA-UKRAINENEGOTIATIONS/TALKSRussian Chief Negotiator said Russia's position on Crimea and Donbas remains unchanged, a draft peace agreement is not ready and talks will resume on Monday, via Reuters.Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson said Kyiv is attempting to disrupt peace talks.SGH Macro Advisors, in a note dated April 1st, suggested it is their understand that Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov conveyed to his Chinese counterpart that “there is still a long way to be walked” to sign a peace treaty between Russia and Ukraine under conditions that are “mutually acceptable”, although a great progress has been made. Lavrov added that Russia does not rule out settlement in Roubles for other commodities if hostility continues from the West. Commodities such as oil, wheat, fertilizer, lumber, and uranium could be affected.Russia has requested a US Security Council Meeting to discuss "provocation of Ukrainian radicals", according to Reuters citing Ria.Russia's Kremlin repeated that the special military operation in Ukraine will achieve all of its aims, via Reuters.US Secretary of State Blinken will travel to Belgium on April 5-7th for a NATO meeting, according to the State Department.DEFENCE/MILITARYRussia has revised its Ukraine war strategy to focus on trying to take control of the Donbas and other regions in eastern Ukraine with a target date of early May, according to several US officials cited by CNN.Poland's Ruling Party leader said Poland would be open to deploying US nuclear weapons in Poland, according to the Jerusalem Post.There have been reports via Western media of continued civilian killings by Russia in several cities, particularly in Bucha.NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg said what we see in Ukraine is not a real withdrawal by Russian troops, via Reuters.Ukraine's 368.5k BPD Kremenchuk oil refinery was completely destroyed during a Russian attack, according to the regional governor.UK said a fire has destroyed several oil tanks in the Russian city of Belgorod, close to the border with Ukraine, via Reuters.Explosions were heard in Ukraine's city of Odessa, according to a Reuters witness and in the city of Kherson, according to a local media.White House said the US is providing Ukraine with supplies in case Russia deploys chemical weapons.ENERGY/ECONOMIC SANCTIONSRussian government spokesperson Peskov said Russia could demand RUB payments for other goods. He added that payment for gas supplies in Russian Roubles will be made from the end of the second half of April, or even early May, according to Reuters.EU ambassadors are expected to discuss fresh Russian sanctions on Wednesday, according to FT sources.UK PM Johnson said UK is stepping up military support for Ukraine and sanctions on Russia, according to Reuters.German Chancellor Scholz said the West will agree on further Russian sanctions in the coming days, according to Reuters.EU must discuss import ban on Russian gas deliveries, according to the German Defence Ministry cited by Reuters.US Department of Commerce on Friday added 120 Russian and Belarusian entities, largely comprised of companies linked to the military, via Reuters.Latvia, Estonia and Lithuania stopped imports of Russian gas from April 1st, according to the FT.Shell (SHEL LN) cannot use Gazprom's Rouble payment method due to sanctions, according to Reuters.OTHERA Chinese diplomat, following talks with EU, said China cannot change the EU and the EU cannot change China. China said it is not deliberately circumventing Russian sanctions, via Reuters.North Korea continues to develop chemical and biological weapons which together with its nuclear and ballistic missile capabilities pose a serious threat to South Korea and other US allies, according to Yonhap citing US officials on Friday.A two-month truce has been announced by the warring sides in Yemen, according to The Guardian.CENTRAL BANKSFed's Williams (voter) expects a combination of rate hikes and balance sheet reduction to help ease inflation back to 4% this year and closer to 2% in 2024. Williams said balance sheet reduction could begin as soon as May. He added that there are no plans to use the balance sheet for Yield Curve Control, via Reuters. Williams also noted that the USD has proven itself as a safe haven. Williams also suggested that we have not yet seen global risk sentiment much impacted by the Ukraine war.Fed's Evans (2023 voter) said raising rates to just under 2.5% by March 2023 gives Fed 'optionality'. He said it is not a big risk if rate-hike path includes 'some' 50bps hikes to get to neutral sooner. He said the latest jobs report is not indicative of overheating and the monthly inflation reports should start to be lower in H2 22, but rhetoric won't change until 2023, via Reuters. Raising rates quickly 'puts a premium on communicating' how far rates may ultimately need to rise, via Reuters.Fed's Daly (2024 voter) said the case for 50bps rate hike in May has grown, according to the FT. She added she is more confident that adjusting early would be appropriate.ECB's Schnabel said the ECB plans to raise interest rates some time after winding down its bond purchase programme Q3 2022, via Reuters.APAC TRADEEQUITIESAPAC stocks initially traded mixed but later turned mostly higher.ASX 200 saw early outperformance as mining names surged, with rising EV sales also boosting some Russia-related metals.Nikkei 225 traded flat with a downside bias throughout the session.Hang Seng outperformed and was bolstered at the open by Chinese dual-listed stocks, with the tech sector the main beneficiary of the weekend Audit news, whilst gains compounded after HK Chief Executive Lam said she will not seek a second term.China on Saturday proposed revising confidentiality rules involving offshore listings, removing a legal hurdle to cooperation on audit oversight while putting the onus on Chinese companies to protect state secrets, via Reuters.Mainland China was closed due to a domestic holiday.US equity futures kicked off trade relatively flat before drifting lower and holding a downside bias after the first set of APAC cash opens; ES Unch.European equity futures are indicative of a slightly firmer open with the Euro Stoxx 50 future +0.2% after the cash market closed higher by 0.4% on Friday.FXDXY gained in early trade and remained north of 98.50 throughout the session following further weekend Fed commentary.EUR/USD was flat on either side of 1.1050.GBP/USD was similarly uneventful but retained a 1.3100 handle.JPY initially outpaced peers but gains later faded as the APAC mood recovered.Antipodeans rose to the top of the G10 bunch - aided by gains in some base metals.S&P said Turkey long-term LC rating lowered to 'B+' from 'BB-'; FC rating affirmed at 'B+'; outlook remains negative.BCB is to continue reducing EUR and USD dollars as reserves, but will keep on increasing CNY as reserves, according to Reuters.FIXED INCOME10yr UST was softer since the open whilst in terms of cash yields, the 2yr, 3yr, 5yr and 7yr remain above the 10yr and 30yr.Bunds futures also held a downside bias but to a lesser magnitude.10yr JGBs were relatively tame during the APAC session.BoJ offered to buy JPY 150bln in JGBs up to 1yr, JPY 475bln in 1-3yr (Prev. 450bln), JPY 475bln in 3-5yr (prev. 600bln) and PY 125bln in 10-25yr (prev. 100bln)COMMODITIESWTI and Brent futures saw mild early weakness and have traded sideways since.US DoE on Friday announced emergency notice of sale of crude oil to fulfil release from SPR to address the energy price hike.Reports on Saturday suggested Gazprom has stopped deliveries of Russian gas to Germany via the Yamal-Europe pipeline. It was then reported Gazprom has booked to pump gas through the Polish section of the Yamal-Europe pipeline on Sunday night to Monday, according to Interfax."A UN-brokered two-month ceasefire in Yemen was broadly holding on its first full day with oil shipments reaching the port of Hodeida", according to The Guardian.The Russian Energy Ministry has delayed the publication of March oil output numbers amid technical issues, according to reports.Azerbaijan plans to supply 9.5bcm of gas to Italy, according to Interfax.ECB rejected the request from energy traders for financial support, according to Reuters.Spot gold traded rangebound and remains within recent parameters.Copper was marginally softer during APAC trade.Indian State has cancelled bids by Adani Enterprises to supply imported coal as prices that were quoted were too high, according to a government official cited by Reuters.CRYPTOBitcoin was volatile around 46,000 level and Ethereum meandered around 3,500.NOTABLE APAC HEADLINESThe Chinese army is sending over 2,000 medical personnel to Shanghai to aid with its COVID outbreak, according to CCTV.Hong Kong Chief Executive Lam will not seek re-election, according to NK01.South Korea's former PM Han Duck-Soo has been nominated as PM. He said the country needs to take more efforts to curb rising household debt, financial imbalances, and to maintain a trade surplus, according to Reuters.Pakistani PM Khan's cabinet has been dissolved and fresh elections will be held in 90 days, according to Reuters.Sri Lanka's government imposed a curfew amid the rising domestic unrest, via Reuters.EUROPE-SPECIFIC HEADLINESHungarian opposition leader has accepted defeat in elections, with PM Orban declaring victory.UK government is said to be mulling permanent replacements to programmes that helped banks lend to firms during the pandemic; the scheme is expected to focus on small and medium-sized firms. Sources added focus is on growth of UK business, via FT.

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US Market Open: Gains fade into month-end while crude continues to crumble

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2022 3:29

European equities (Eurostoxx 50 -0.3%) have faded gains seen at the open on the final trading session of the month. Futures in the US are modestly firmer as the NQ (+0.5%) marginally outpaces the ES (+0.1%)In FX, DXY has regained 98.00 status, EUR/USD eyes 1.11 to the downside and USD/JPY oscillates near the 122 markCrude benchmarks are suffering in the wake of reports suggesting that the Biden administration is considering a 'massive' SPR release.Looking ahead, highlights include US IJC, PCE Price Index, OPEC+ Meeting, Speeches from Fed's Williams.GEOPOLITICSRUSSIA-UKRAINENEGOTIATIONS/TALKSUkrainian negotiator said peace talks between Russia and Ukraine will resume online on April 1st and Ukraine requested the countries' two leaders should meet in the latest round of talks, but Russia argued that additional work on a draft treaty was needed, according to Reuters.Russia announced a ceasefire to evacuate residents of Mariupol in which a humanitarian corridor from Mariupol to Zaporizhzhia, via the Russian-controlled port of Berdiansk, will begin at 10:00 am local time today.Russian Foreign Ministry says it would not rebuff a meeting between Foreign Minister Lavrov and his Ukraine counterpart but discussions would need to be substantive, according to Ria.DEFENCE/MILITARYUkrainian President Zelensky said they will not make any concessions and will fight for every part of their land and all their people, while a presidential adviser noted that guarantor states include the provision of military and humanitarian assistance within three days of any aggression, according to AJABreaking.UK GCHQ Director Fleming is to say that it looks like Russian President Putin hugely misjudged the situation in Ukraine and that "Demoralised Russian soldiers in Ukraine have accidentally shot down their own aircraft, sabotaged their kit and refused to carry out orders". Furthermore, the GCHQ chief said some Russian soldiers in Ukraine have been short of weapons and morale is low, while Russia's choice to align with China after invading Ukraine has made Beijing more powerful and Russia could ultimately be squeezed out of the equation by China in the long-term on the global stage, according to Reuters.ENERGY/ECONOMIC SANCTIONS & UPDATESReported by Twitter sources including ET NOW that Russia is offering oil to India at a discount of around USD 35/bbl.Russia's Gazprom is studying options of halting gas supplies to Europe amid issues of payments in roubles, according to the Kommersant newspaper, which cites sources.Australia is to apply a 35% tariff on all imports from Russia and Belarus, according to 10 News First.Russia and Belarus bonds are to be excluded from 11 S&P Dow Jones Indexes.OTHERRussian Foreign Minister Lavrov said Russia considers the presence of US and NATO military infrastructure in countries bordering Afghanistan as unacceptable, according to Tass.EUROPEAN TRADEEQUITIESEuropean equities (Eurostoxx 50 -0.3%) kicked the final trading session of the month off on the front foot before drifting towards the unchanged mark.Sectors in Europe exhibit a mostly positive tilt with airline names cheering the declines in the energy space as the Energy sector suffers. The biggest laggard in the region is the retail section following a disappointing Q1 update from H&M (-8%).Futures in the US are modestly firmer as the NQ (+0.5%) marginally outpaces the ES (+0.1%) with inflation set to continue to remain in focus today, with the release of US PCE metrics for March; core PCE is seen rising to 5.5% Y/Y.Click here for more detail.FXDollar finds its feet as month, quarter and fiscal year end approach, albeit with a helping hand from others - DXY back on the 98.000 handle, narrowly.Commodity currencies reverse course alongside underlying prices, with crude crushed on reports of US SPR and IEA opening reserve taps - Usd/Cad rebounds through 1.2500 after sliding to new y-t-d low sub-1.2450 only yesterday.Yen choppy amidst residual repatriation flows and more BoJ action to cap JGB yields - Usd/Jpy circa 122.00 within a 122.45-121.35 range.Euro fades into 1.1200 vs Buck again as option expiries and tech resistance impinge, but Aussie may derive traction from expiry interest at 0.7500 - Eur/Usd now eyeing support at 1.1100 after tripping stopsClick here for more detail.Notable FX Expiries, NY Cut:EUR/USD: 1.1000 (3.15BN), 1.1050-60 (634M), 1.1070-80 (1.19BN), 1.1100-05 (1.67BN), 1.1110-15 (658M), 1.1120-25 (880M), 1.1130-35 (453M), 1.1150-60 (896M), 1.1175 (501M), 1.1195-05 (2.6BN), 1.1230 (337M)AUD/USD: 0.7400 (500M), 0.7500 (1.73BN), 0.7550 (579M), 0.7600 (445M)FIXED INCOMEBonds on track to see out extremely bearish month, quarter and end to FY on a firmer noteCurves more even after wild swings between flattening, inversion and steepeningBoJ ramps efforts to maintain YCC via a mostly larger JGB buying remit for Q2Click here for more detail.COMMODITIESWTI and Brent remain firmly on the backfoot in the wake of reports suggesting that the Biden administration is considering a 'massive' SPR release.The news has sent May'22 WTI and Jun'22 Brent to respective lows of USD 100.53/bbl and USD 107.39/bbl to leave them a few dollars above their weekly lows of USD 98.44/bbl and USD 102.19/bbl respectively.US President Biden's administration is considering a 'massive' release of oil to combat inflation and may release up to 1mln bpd for months from the strategic reserve in which the total release could be 180mln bbls, according to Bloomberg.Goldman Sachs says a potentially large SPR release would ease the situation but wouldn't resolve the structural deficit in the oil market. Says adjustments for SPR release, Iran supply delays would lower H2 22 Brent forecast by USD 15, to USD 120/bbl - still above market forwards.US President Biden will deliver remarks today at 13:30EDT/18:30BST regarding the administration's actions to reduce gas prices in the US, according to the White House. It was also reported that the US mulls permitting summertime sales of higher ethanol blends of gasoline to ease pump prices, according to Reuters sources.IEA called an emergency ministerial meeting for Friday, according to the Australian Energy Minister's office. It was later reported that IEA countries are to decide on a collective oil release, according to New Zealand's Energy Minister's officeOPEC+ JTC replaced IEA reports with Wood Mackenzie and Rystad Energy as secondary sources to assess crude oil output and conformity, according to sources cited by Reuters.In the metals space, spot gold is contained well within recent ranges whilst copper remains subdued following disappointing Chinese PMI metrics overnight. Finally, Reuters notes that Dalian iron ore saw its best quarterly performance for five quarters amid Chinese policy support.Click here for more detail.NOTABLE EUROPEAN HEADLINESECB's Lane says it is important to remain data-dependent and for optionality in both directions. Should ensure that policy settings are adjusted if inflation expectations are de-anchored. Should also be fully prepared to appropriately revise monetary policy settings if the energy price shock and the Russia-Ukraine war were to result in a significant deterioration in macroeconomic prospects and thereby weaken the medium-term inflation outlook.DATA RECAPGerman Retail Sales YY Real (Feb) 7.0% vs. Exp. 6.1% (Prev. 10.3%); MM Real (Feb) 0.3% vs. Exp. 0.5% (Prev. 2.0%)German Unemployment Chg SA (Mar) -18k vs. Exp. -20.0k (Prev. -33.0k)French CPI (EU Norm) Prelim YY (Mar) 5.1% vs. Exp. 4.8% (Prev. 4.2%)NOTABLE US HEADLINES:CRYPTOBTC is relatively flat on a USD 47k handle with price action in the crypto space contained.APAC TRADEEQUITIESAPAC stocks traded cautiously at month-end following the weak lead from the US due to increased Russia-Ukraine scepticism and as the region digested disappointing Chinese PMI data.ASX 200 was kept afloat by outperformance in the mining and materials industries although upside was capped as the tech sector suffered from profit-taking and with energy hit by a drop in oil prices.Nikkei 225 traded indecisively amid a choppy currency and after Industrial Production data missed forecasts.Hang Seng and Shanghai Comp. were subdued following the weak Chinese PMI data and with the mood in stocks not helped by the US SEC chief casting doubt regarding an imminent deal to avert a delisting of Chinese stocks.NOTABLE APAC HEADLINESPBoC injected CNY 150bln via 7-day reverse repos with the rate at 2.10% for a CNY 130bln net injection.PBoC set USD/CNY mid-point at 6.3482 vs exp. 6.3467 (prev. 6.3566)US SEC chief cast doubt regarding an imminent deal to avert delisting of Chinese stocks from US exchanges, according to Bloomberg. However, CSRC said it is continuing its discussions with US SEC on the Holding Foreign Companies Accountable Act and that both sides are willing to solve the audit dispute in which the outcome depends on the wisdom of both parties.Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno said sharp FX moves are not desirable, while they are closely watching how FX moves and recent JPY weakening could impact Japan's economy with a sense of urgency. Matsuno added the government will take appropriate steps on FX policies in close communication with the US and other currency authorities based on international agreements.BoJ Apr-Jun bond buying schedule: Raises purchases amounts. Full release hereDATA RECAPChinese NBS Manufacturing PMI (Mar) 49.5 vs. Exp. 49.9 (Prev. 50.2)Chinese NBS Non-Mfg PMI (Mar) 48.4 (Prev. 51.6)Chinese Composite PMI (Mar) 48.8 (Prev. 51.2)Japanese Industrial Production MM SA (Feb) 0.1% vs. Exp. 0.5% (Prev. -0.8%)Australian Building Approvals (Feb) 43.5% vs. Exp. 10.0% (Prev. -27.9%, Rev. -27.1%)

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BRICS Show Unity With Breakfast Meeting | Conduct Five-Way Dialogue On Strengthening Agenda | TPTS

Rethinking the Dollar

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2022 51:28

Russian Foreign Minister, Sergey Lavrov held a breakfast meeting with the “Moscow-accredited” Ambassadors from the BRICS countries. According to the Russian Foreign Ministry website, Foreign Minister Lavrov maintained that “the unprecedented economic war unleashed against Russia through sanctions is a crude violation of key international legal standards”.

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Euro Market Open: APAC stocks traded mixed; growth and tech momentum from the US faded overnight

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2022 4:58

APAC stocks traded mixed with the growth and tech-led momentum from the US fading overnight.European equity futures are indicative of a slightly higher open with the Euro Stoxx 50 future up 0.1% after the cash market closed lower by 0.2% yesterday.DXY hovers around 98.50, EUR/USD is back above 1.10 and USD/JPY has pulled back below 122.00.The US and EU have struck a deal for the US to supply the bloc with additional LNG and lower dependence on Russian supply.Looking ahead, highlights include UK Retail Sales, German Ifo, US Uni. of Michigan (Final), EU Council Meeting and EU/US Meeting, Speeches from Fed's Williams, Fed's Barkin & ECB's de Cos, Supply from Italy.US TRADEUS stocks were firmer across the board led by outperformance in tech/growth amid a pullback in oil prices and despite the continued upside in yields.S&P 500 +1.4% at 4,520, Nasdaq 100 +2.2% at 14,766, Dow Jones +1.0% at 34,708, Russell 2000 +1.1% at 2,075.NOTABLE US HEADLINESApple (AAPL) is reportedly developing hardware subscription service for iPhones which could be launched by the end of the year or in 2023, according to Bloomberg.GEOPOLITICSRUSSIA-UKRAINEDEFENCE/MILITARYUS official said Russian President Putin tends to act out and not back down which sparks concerns in the US that he feels cornered and may lash out.US assessed a significant failure rate of Russian missiles in Ukraine of as high as 60%, according to three US officials.US Pentagon senior official said Russia is running out of precision-guided munitions for the war in Ukraine and that the Ukraine war makes Russia a strategic burden for China.US Pentagon's new strategy will describe Russia as an acute threat but one that cannot pose a long-term systemic challenge, while Russia will emerge from the Ukrainian war weaker militarily and politically.Russian Foreign Ministry said NATO summit decision to keep providing support to Ukraine confirms alliance wants the conflict to continue, according to Ria.ENERGY/ECONOMIC SANCTIONSUS President Biden said the US and NATO will sustain sanctions as long as needed to change Russian President Putin's course of action and not just for one or two months, but for the entire year. President Biden warned they would respond if chemical weapons are used whereby the nature of the response would depend on the nature of the use, while he thinks Russia should be removed from the G20 and said they are coordinating with the G7 and EU on food and energy security.EU joint statement noted the EU demands that Russia stop committing war crimes in Ukraine and EU is prepared to close loopholes in Russian sanctions.French President Macron said no decision has been made on sanctioning Russian oil, gas, and coalJapan is to freeze assets on 25 more Russian individuals and will prohibit exports to an additional 81 Russian organisations, according to the Foreign Ministry.Australia announced new sanctions on Russia and Belarus including Belarusian President Lukashenko and members of his family.Russia's Medvedev said it is foolish to expect Russian authorities can be influenced by sanctions against Russian businesses.Russia is mulling selling its oil and gas for Bitcoin as sanctions intensify, according to CNBC.Lukoil's global trading arm is scaling back operations following sanctions, according to Reuters sources.Nord Stream 2 is to file for insolvency in the coming days, according to Stuttgarter.US DoJ charged four Russian government workers over hacking campaigns that targeted the global energy sector, according to FT.OTHER NEWS/REMARKSUS charged Russian Ministry of Defence official Gladkikh with conspiring to damage critical infrastructure and charged three Russians employed by Russia's federal security service with launching attacks on energy sector computers.FUND/SOVEREIGN ACTIONRussia's 2029 Eurobond holders received some overdue coupon payments, according to Bloomberg.OTHERNorth Korea confirmed Thursday's launch was a 'new-type' Hwasong-17 and that its leader Kim directly guided the ICBM test, while Kim sees the new ICBM as an important deterrent against nuclear war. Kim also stated the new weapon shows the might and modernity of North Korea's strategic force and that they are preparing for a long confrontation with US imperialism. Furthermore, he said North Korea's strategic force is ready to check and contain any military attempt by the US, while he warned whoever attempts to infringe on North Korea's security will pay dearly.US and South Korean defence officials agree on the need for firm responses to North Korean ICBM launch, including at the UN, according to Pentagon statement.US imposed sanctions on five entities and individuals in Russia, North Korea and China for weapons proliferation, according to the State Department.APAC TRADEEQUITIESAPAC stocks traded mixed with the growth and tech-led momentum from the US fading overnight.ASX 200 was led higher by strength in mining stocks but with upside capped by a lack of fresh catalysts.Nikkei 225 was indecisive as JPY nursed recent losses and the 10yr yield neared the BoJ's cap.Hang Seng and Shanghai Comp. weakened with tech names pressured after the US downplayed speculation of a deal on Chinese stock listings and with the PBoC's liquidity boost only providing brief support.US equity futures took a breather with price action rangebound near yesterday's peak.European equity futures are indicative of a slightly higher open with the Euro Stoxx 50 future up 0.1% after the cash market closed lower by 0.2% yesterday.FXDXY faded recent gains with the DXY back around the 98.50 level, despite continued upside in yields.EUR/USD climbed above 1.1000 and gained further traction after it breached its 100- and 200-hour MAs.GBP/USD benefitted from the softer greenback and broke out of yesterday's range.USD/JPY pulled back from above 122.00 as the BoJ refrained from intervening to defend its yield cap.Antipodeans were rangebound and edged mild gains amid the dollar weakness.BoJ Governor Kuroda said it is desirable for FX rates to move stably and doesn't think the weak JPY reflects eroding market trust in the value of the currency, while he stated the market's view is that a weak JPY is due to Japanese importers' dollar demand and prospects of Fed rate increases. Kuroda added the impact of weak JPY can be uneven but noted it is still beneficial to Japan's economy.Banxico hiked rates by 50bps to 6.5%, as expected, via unanimous decision and stated with this action, the monetary policy stance is adjusted to the trajectory required for inflation to converge to its 3% target within the forecast horizon.FIXED INCOME10yr USTs were lacklustre after recent selling following the recent selling pressure as yields remained elevated and with plenty of Fed speakers this week echoed a hawkish message.Bunds traded subdued, albeit off Thursday's lows with the 159.00 level providing support overnight.10yr JGBs conformed to the uninspired mood as the 10yr yield rose to the highest since January 2016.COMMODITIESWTI and Brent were uneventful after Thursday's losses amid calls from the west for increased supply and with the IEA prepared to release more oil stocks if needed, while the CPC pipeline partially resumes.Dubai set the official crude differential to DME Oman for June at a USD 0.25/bbl discount.White House Economic Adviser Deese said the US economy is strong enough to navigate challenges and that they should see more US oil production.Saudi Arabia and the UAE are pushing the US for deeper security cooperation, according to FT.US is finalising plans to supply the EU with up to 15bcm of LNG by the end of 2022, according to FT sources.Canada said it has the capacity to increase oil and gas exports in 2022 by up to 300k BPD, including 200k BPD of oil and up to 100k BPD of natural gas, while PM Trudeau said Canada can play a modest role in replacing Russian energy on global markets.Spot gold traded sideways and largely ignored the softer greenback.Copper was subdued as Asia failed to sustain the risk momentum from Wall St.LME is immediately introducing a rules-based prohibition on the submission of orders on any execution venues where such order is outside the applicable daily price limits (up or down) for the relevant metal.CRYPTOBitcoin was indecisive oscillated around the USD 44,000 level.NOTABLE APAC HEADLINESPBoC injected CNY 100bln via 7-day reverse repos with the rate at 2.10% for a CNY 70bln net injection.PBoC set USD/CNY mid-point at 6.3739 vs exp. 6.3639 (prev. 6.3640).DATA RECAPTokyo CPI YY (Mar) 1.3% vs. Exp. 1.2% (Prev. 1.0%)Tokyo CPI Ex. Fresh Food YY (Mar) 0.8% vs. Exp. 0.7% (Prev. 0.5%)Tokyo CPI Ex. Fresh Food & Energy YY (Mar) -0.4% vs. Exp. -0.5% (Prev. -0.6%)EUROPENOTABLE EUROPEAN HEADLINESECB's Schnabel said they would need to reconsider the end of APP if they were to enter a deep recession due to the Ukraine crisis, while she also commented that developments in real wages are a bit surprising.DATA RECAPUK GfK Consumer Confidence* (Mar) -31 vs. Exp. -30.0 (Prev. -26.0)

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Euro Market Open: Firmer open indicated after a cautious APAC session, packed schedule ahead

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2022 4:49

APAC stocks traded cautiously after a soft close on Wall St. which saw the S&P 500 finish the session lower by 1.3%.The US will announce a package of sanctions designations on Russian political figures and oligarchs on Thursday.European equity futures are indicative of a slightly higher open with the Euro Stoxx 50 future up 0.2% after the cash market closed lower by 1.5% yesterday.DXY remains underpinned but sub-99.00, EUR/USD slipped below 1.10 and USD/JPY notched a fresh recent high at 121.48.Looking ahead, highlights include EZ, UK & US Flash PMIs, US IJC & Durable Goods, Policy Announcements from Norges Bank, SNB & SARB, Extraordinary NATO Summit & EU Council Meeting, Speeches from Fed's Waller, Evans, Bostic & Kashkari, ECB's Elderson.US TRADEUS stocks declined with broader market risk-aversion, accentuated by the latest rally in oil prices and further hawkish Fed rhetoric.S&P 500 -1.3% at 4,455, Nasdaq 100 -1.4% at 14,448, Dow Jones -1.3% at 34,359, Russell 2000 -1.7% at 2,052.NOTABLE US HEADLINESFed's Bullard (2022 voter, 50bp dissenter) said direct macroeconomic effects on the US economy from Russia's invasion are not that large and it could easily be that Europe is pulled into recession as a result of the war. Bullard also said they can run down the balance sheet faster than last time and could look at selling assets later if they have to.GEOPOLITICSRUSSIA-UKRAINENEGOTIATIONS/TALKSUK PM Johnson told Ukrainian President Zelenskiy that he intends to use Thursday's G7 and NATO meetings to increase pressure on Putin's regime and work with partners to substantively increase lethal aid to Ukraine.DEFENCE/MILITARYUK is to supply 6,000 missiles to Ukraine and GBP 25mln to help pay salaries of Ukrainian soldiers and pilots, while Sputnik found documents on the UK training Ukrainian soldiers for fighting in Donbass.The mayor of Mariupol, Ukraine has left the city, according to RIA. There were separate comments from a US official that Mariupol remains contested with Russia digging in and taking defensive positions.US senior defence official said there is no indication that the Belarusian military is preparing to join the war in Ukraine, according to VOA News.US senior Pentagon official said the Defense Secretary does not rule out the possibility of sending additional troops to reinforce NATO, according to Al Jazeera.Russian Foreign Ministry told the US that any hostile actions against Russia will provoke a decisive response, according to Interfax.Japan's government is considering announcing additional humanitarian aid of USD 100mln to Ukraine at the G7 and is considering doubling emergency loans to Ukraine to USD 200mln, while Japan is also looking into dispatching self-defence force medical officers to support Ukraine refugees, according to NHK.ENERGY/ECONOMIC SANCTIONSUS National Security Adviser Sullivan said the US will announce a package of sanctions designations on political figures and oligarchs on Thursday, while the US assesses that members of Russian forces have committed war crimes in Ukraine. Sullivan added that sanctions and China will be discussed in Biden's meeting with the European Council.The White House held off from sanctioning Russian Oligarch Abramovich as Ukraine President Zelenskiy advised President Biden to wait as he might be an important go-between with Russia in helping to negotiate peace, according to WSJ.Russian Deputy PM Novak said Europe not buying gas won't cause an apocalypse, according to Tass.US Senator Cornyn met with Treasury Secretary Yellen to discuss Russian gold sanctions.OTHER NEWS/REMARKSRussian President Putin's risk of a coup by Russian security services is increasing every week, according to a whistleblower cited in The Times, who noted discontent in the FSB since the "botched" Ukraine invasion.US Embassy in Russia received a list of diplomats declared persona non grata from the Russian Foreign Ministry, while the US called on Russia to end the expulsion of US diplomats and staff.Australian PM Morrison said he raised concerns about the possibility of Russian President Putin attending the G20 meeting in Indonesia in November.Anonymous collective tweeted it hacked the Central Bank of Russia and that files will be released within 48 hours with secret agreements.FUND/SOVEREIGN ACTIONFitch announced it is to withdraw ratings on Russian entities.Morningstar Indexes said it will reclassify Belarus from emerging market status to unclassified and will remove Belarusian securities at the price of zero at March 31st rebalancing. Furthermore, Russian and Belarusian securities will remain ineligible for all Morningstar fixed income indexes until further notice and that Russian securities will be removed at a price of zero on March 31st for all fixed income indexes.OTHERNorth Korea fired an unidentified projectile off the east coast, according to the South Korean military, while Japan's coast guard suggested it may be a ballistic missile.APAC TRADEEQUITIESAPAC stocks traded cautiously after the losses in global peers as rising oil prices stoked growth concerns and with sentiment not helped by further hawkish Fed rhetoric.ASX 200 recouped early losses as energy the sector and mining stocks cheered recent commodity gains.Nikkei 225 initially retreated below 28k but then saw a late rebound to keep its winning streak intact.Hang Seng and Shanghai Comp. conformed to the risk-averse mood after the PBoC drained liquidity and amid weakness in tech, with the worst-performing stocks in Hong Kong dragged lower by recent earnings.US equity futures nursed some of the prior day's losses; ES +0.4%European equity futures are indicative of a slightly higher open with the Euro Stoxx 50 future up 0.2% after the cash market closed lower by 1.5% yesterday.FXDXY was underpinned by the risk aversion and after continued hawkish Fed rhetoric.EUR/USD gave up the 1.1000 handle again amid a firmer greenback and the rate differential dynamic.GBP/USD trades on the backfoot below 1.32 following yesterday's Spring Statement.USD/JPY was kept afloat above 121.00 despite the cautious risk tone and outdated BoJ minutes.Antipodeans were lacklustre amid the subdued overnight sentiment and as commodities slightly eased.FIXED INCOME10yr USTs pulled back after yesterday's bull flattening and strong 20yr bond auction.Bunds faded some of yesterday's gains and dipped beneath 160.0010yr JGBs were subdued amid slightly softer demand at the enhanced liquidity auction for up to 20yr JGBs.COMMODITIESWTI and Brent took a breather from the recent rally spurred by the CPC pipeline damage.Eastbound gas flows via Yamal-Europe pipeline from Germany to Poland declined, according to Gascade.Spot gold was restricted amid a firmer dollar.Copper traded sideways near yesterday's best levels.CRYPTOBitcoin was indecisive overnight with price action choppy around the USD 43,000 level.NOTABLE APAC HEADLINESPBoC injected CNY 20bln via 7-day reverse repos with the rate at 2.10% for a CNY 60bln net drainPBoC set USD/CNY mid-point at 6.3640 vs exp. 6.3635 (prev. 6.3558)USTR determined to reinstate 352 of 549 eligible product exclusions under consideration from China section 301 tariffs and will be effective retroactively from Oct 12th, 2021 through Dec 31st, 2022.US Commerce Secretary Raimondo said the US is absolutely prepared to enforce US export controls if Chinese semiconductor makers send chips with US tech to Russia and enforcement tools could cause severe consequences to Chinese firms and essentially shut them down.Singapore PM Lee announced to double group sizes to 10 and that wearing masks outdoors will now be optional, while they will lift most restrictions for fully vaccinated visitors entering Singapore and the Transport Minister said that all fully vaccinated travellers will be permitted to enter quarantine-free from April 1st.BoJ minutes from the January meeting noted that members said they will not hesitate to add easing if necessary and a member noted that easing was still needed as inflation expectations are not anchored yetDATA RECAPJapanese Manufacturing PMI (Mar P) 53.2 (Prev. 52.7)Japanese Services PMI (Mar P) 48.7 (Prev. 44.2)Japanese Composite PMI (Mar P) 49.3 (Prev. 45.8)Australian Manufacturing PMI Flash (Mar) 57.3 (Prev. 57.0)Australian Services PMI Flash (Mar) 57.9 (Prev. 57.4)Australian Composite PMI Flash (Mar) 57.1 (Prev. 56.6)

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US Market Open: US futures remain firmer in-spite of European peers waning with key risks ahead

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2022 2:56

European bourses were relatively flat at the open but saw a bout of impetus amid above-forecast PMIs; however, this was shortlived with bourses now negative, Euro Stoxx 50 -0.6%.US futures are in-fitting directionally but diverging in terms of magnitudes, posting gains of circa. 0.4% ahead of multiple risk events.DXY is firmer and ever closer to 99.00, with NOK bolstered from post-Norges Bank commentary with CHF unphased by the SNB.EGBs initial test of yesterday's peaks fizzled and retraced in short-order, German 10yr yield now back above 50bp as such.WTI and Brent are modestly firmer but choppy in around UD 3.00/bbl ranges, ahead of multiple key meetings where energy will be a focal point.Looking ahead, highlights include US Flash PMIs, US IJC & Durable Goods, SARB Policy Announcement, Extraordinary NATO Summit & EU Council Meeting (1/2), Speeches from Fed's Waller, Evans, Bostic & Kashkari.As of 10:35GMT/06:35EDTLOOKING AHEADUS Flash PMIs, US IJC & Durable Goods, SARB Policy Announcement, Extraordinary NATO Summit & EU Council Meeting (1/2), Speeches from Fed's Waller, Evans, Bostic & Kashkari.Note; US Clocks Changed to EDT from EST on Sunday, March 13th. London to New York time gap is four-hours until the UK change on March 27th.Click here for the Week Ahead preview.GEOPOLITICSRUSSIA-UKRAINEDISCUSSIONS/NEGOTIATIONSUkraine says seven humanitarian corridors agreed for Thursday, no mention of safe passage from Mariupol.EU's Foreign Representative Borrell says the Russian army has not reached its goals within Ukraine, Russia seeks to isolate Ukraine from the sea, has no interest in negotiating until then.NATO Chief Stoltenberg is set to prolong by one-year his term as Sec. Gen, according to TV2 Channel.Russian Kremlin says the fresh expulsion of US diplomats is a forced measure, asked why Defense Minister Shoigu has not appeared in public says it is not the correct time for media activity.ENERGY/ECONOMIC UPDATESUS Senator Cornyn met with Treasury Secretary Yellen to discuss Russian gold sanctions.Fitch announced it is to withdraw ratings on Russian entities.Austria says talks of imminent Russian energy boycott is wrong, via APA.DEFENCE/MILITARYUK is to supply 6,000 missiles to Ukraine and GBP 25mln to help pay salaries of Ukrainian soldiers and pilots, while Sputnik found documents on the UK training Ukrainian soldiers for fighting in Donbass.Japan's government is considering announcing additional humanitarian aid of USD 100mln to Ukraine at the G7 and is considering doubling emergency loans to Ukraine to USD 200mln, while Japan is also looking into dispatching self-defence force medical officers to support Ukraine refugees, according to NHK.OTHER NEWS/REMARKSUS Embassy in Russia received a list of diplomats declared persona non grata from the Russian Foreign Ministry, while the US called on Russia to end the expulsion of US diplomats and staff.Australian PM Morrison said he raised concerns about the possibility of Russian President Putin attending the G20 meeting in Indonesia in November.Anonymous collective tweeted it hacked the Central Bank of Russia and that files will be released within 48 hours with secret agreements.OTHERNorth Korea fired an unidentified projectile off the east coast, according to the South Korean military, while Japan's coast guard suggested it may be a ballistic missile. Subsequently, Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno says the apparent N. Korea missile fell within Japan's EEZ, was no prior notification which is a dangerous action.Japan's Vice-Defense Minister thinks the projectile launched from N. Korea may be a new type of inter-ballistic missile.South Korea has called a a security council meeting regarding the N. Korea missile launch.South Korea has test-fired multiple ballistic and guided missiles following the North Korean ICBM launch, according to the South Korean Military."Sources now sound increasingly pessimistic about the chances of restoring the JCPOA.", according to Journalist Liechtenstein.EUROPEAN TRADEEQUITIESEuropean bourses were relatively flat at the open but saw bout of impetus amid above-forecast PMIs; however, this was shortlived with bourses now negative, Euro Stoxx 50 -0.6%.US futures are in-fitting directionally but diverging in terms of magnitudes, posting gains of circa. 0.4% ahead of multiple risk events.Back to Europe, as the session progressing a defensive sectoral bias has become more pronounced.Click here for more detail.FXDXY nudges closer to 99.000 as risk tone remains tentative and Treasuries return to bear flattening mode.Yen slides through remaining 2016 lows to 121.75, breaching option barriers on the way at 121.50.Euro gets some support from above forecast PMIs in stark contrast to Sterling, EUR/USD limits losses under 1.1000, as Cable lets go of 1.3200 and EUR/GBP eyes 0.8350 to the upside.Norwegian Krona derives traction via hawkish Norges Bank rate path and commentary from the Governor, but Franc finds little new in latest SNB Quarterly Policy Review; EUR/NOK sub-9.5000, USD/CHF back over 0.9300 and EUR/CHF straddling 1.0250.Click here for more detail.Notable FX Expiries, NY Cut:Click here for more detail.CENTRAL BANKSSwiss SNB Policy Rate (Q1) -0.75% vs. Exp. -0.75% (Prev. -0.75%); CHF classified as “Highly Valued”, willing to intervene in the foreign exchange market as necessary, in order to counter upward pressure on CHF. Click here for more detail & analysis.SNB's Jordan says looks at at inflation differentials and currencies when deciding on intervention. Echoing recent commentary from the SNBNorges Bank: Key Rate 0.75% (exp. 0.75%, prev. 0.50%); guides towards June-MPR for next hike. Four hikes implied for 2022, terminal rate at 2.52% (prev. 1.75%). Click here for more detail & analysis.Norges Bank Governor Bache says they may hike by 50bp if inflation increases by more than expected, could also hike at intermediate meetings if needed.ECB is to gradually phase out COVID collateral easing measures between July 2022 and March 2024; keeps waiver on Greek govt bonds.ECB's Elderson says their analysis confirms that the present circumstances present new headwinds to growth; not yet observing stronger-second round effects than projected. Would not exclude a rate lift-off for this year.FIXED INCOMEBonds back under siege after short-lived Wednesday revival.US Treasuries resume bear-steepening trend following scant positive reaction to a well covered and stop-through 20-year note sale.Gilts hand back more post-DMO remit recovery gains.Click here for more detail.COMMODITIESWTI and Brent are modestly firmer but choppy in around UD 3.00/bbl ranges, ahead of multiple key meetings where energy will be a focal point.On this, Eurasia's Rahman suggested, “The threshold for energy import bans is very high”, though the EU and US are reportedly close to a deal cutting Russian oil dependence.German coalition parties agreed all tax-paying employed people to receive on-off energy price allowance of EUR 300 as supplement to their homes, shut down of coal-fired power plants can be suspended, ideally continuing with a 2030 phase-out.Spot gold/silver are rangebound but picking up back towards overnight highs as broader equity performance continues to pull back.Finally, LME Nickel once again hit the 15% limit up mark following similar gains in China – with market contacts pointing to supply-disruption positioning.Click here for more detail.DATA RECAPEU Markit Manufacturing Flash PMI (Mar) 57.0 vs. Exp. 56.0 (Prev. 58.2); Services Flash PMI (Mar) 54.8 vs. Exp. 54.2 (Prev. 55.5)EU Composite Flash PMI (Mar) 54.5 vs. Exp. 53.9 (Prev. 55.5)German Markit Composite Flash PMI (Mar) 54.6 vs. Exp. 53.7 (Prev. 55.6); Manufacturing Flash PMI (Mar) 57.6 vs. Exp. 55.8 (Prev. 58.4)German Services Flash PMI (Mar) 55.0 vs. Exp. 53.8 (Prev. 55.8)UK Flash Services PMI (Mar) 61.0 vs. Exp. 58.0 (Prev. 60.5); Manufacturing PMI (Mar) 55.5 vs. Exp. 56.7 (Prev. 58.0)Composite PMI (Mar) 59.7 vs. Exp. 57.8 (Prev. 59.9)Click here for the US Early Morning NoteCRYPTOBitcoin is firmer though off best levels after it briefly printed a new peak for the week at USD 43,488.APAC TRADEEQUITIESAPAC stocks traded cautiously after the losses in global peers as rising oil prices stoked growth concerns and with sentiment not helped by further hawkish Fed rhetoric.ASX 200 recouped early losses as energy the sector and mining stocks cheered recent commodity gains.Nikkei 225 initially retreated below 28k but then saw a late rebound to keep its winning streak intact.Hang Seng and Shanghai Comp. conformed to the risk-averse mood after the PBoC drained liquidity and amid weakness in tech, with the worst-performing stocks in Hong Kong dragged lower by recent earnings.NOTABLE APAC HEADLINESPBoC injected CNY 20bln via 7-day reverse repos with the rate at 2.10% for a CNY 60bln net drainPBoC set USD/CNY mid-point at 6.3640 vs exp. 6.3635 (prev. 6.3558)China's Commerce Ministry says supply chain for the trade industry has been affected by domestic COVID outbreaks, confident to keep FY trade operation within reasonable ranges.Singapore PM Lee announced to double group sizes to 10 and that wearing masks outdoors will now be optional, while they will lift most restrictions for fully vaccinated visitors entering Singapore and the Transport Minister said that all fully vaccinated travellers will be permitted to enter quarantine-free from April 1st.BoJ minutes from the January meeting noted that members said they will not hesitate to add easing if necessary and a member noted that easing was still needed as inflation expectations are not anchored yet.DATA RECAPJapanese Manufacturing PMI (Mar P) 53.2 (Prev. 52.7)Japanese Services PMI (Mar P) 48.7 (Prev. 44.2)Japanese Composite PMI (Mar P) 49.3 (Prev. 45.8)Australian Manufacturing PMI Flash (Mar) 57.3 (Prev. 57.0)Australian Services PMI Flash (Mar) 57.9 (Prev. 57.4)Australian Composite PMI Flash (Mar) 57.1 (Prev. 56.6)

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US Market Open: Sentiment slips with equities downbeat & debt bid, risk events ahead

SBS Ukrainian - SBS УКРАЇНСЬКОЮ МОВОЮ

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2022 3:14

European bourses are pressured, Euro Stoxx 50 -0.6%, with the exception of the FTSE 100 +0.3% amid crude action.US futures remain softer, ES -0.3%, but haven't slipped much further amid the above pressure in Europe as Russia-Ukraine tensions remain elevatedDXY remains bid amid hawkish Fed rhetoric, USD/JPY continues to climb while Riksbank/CNB support SEK & CZKFed's Mester (2022, 2024 voter) thinks 50bps increases will be needed at some meetings based on her forecastsBonds bounce as risk wobbles and bulls pounce, but sellers remain prevalent; Gilts & USTS bid pre-Sunak/20yr supplyCrude benchmarks continue to grind higher, perhaps drawing some geopolitical premia. as broader sentiment slipsLooking ahead, US New Home Sales, EZ Consumer Confidence (Flash), Australian Flash PMIs, UK Spring Statement, BoJ Minutes, Speeches from ECB's Lagarde, Fed's Bullard & Fed's Daly, US 20yr Auction.As of 10:30GMT/06:30EDTLOOKING AHEADUS New Home Sales, EZ Consumer Confidence (Flash), Australian Flash PMIs, UK Spring Statement, BoJ Minutes, Speeches from ECB's Lagarde, Fed's Bullard & Fed's Daly, US 20yr Auction.Note; US Clocks Changed to EDT from EST on Sunday, March 13th. London to New York time gap is four-hours until the UK change on March 27th.Click here for the Week Ahead preview.GEOPOLITICSRUSSIA-UKRAINEDISCUSSIONS/NEGOTIATIONSUkrainian President Zelensky said talks with Russia are difficult and sometimes confrontational, while he also commented that 100k people are living in Mariupol under inhumane conditions without food, water or medicine.Governor of Luhansk, Ukraine says a local ceasefire has been agreed to evacuate civilians from some towns; Ukrainian Deputy PM says nine humanitarian corridors have been agreed for Wednesday.Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov says that NATO's eastward expansion continues irrespective of whether a particular nation is a member, via Sky News Arabia; adding that Russia has warned that its interest will be at stake if Ukraine joins the EU but Russia has not been listened to.Russian ambassador has been summoned to the Polish Foreign Ministry with circa 40 Russian diplomats set to be expelled from Poland, according to PAP sources; in response, the Russian Foreign Ministry says it will retaliate to Poland if it expels Russian diplomats.Russian Kremlin says the military operation within Ukraine is going according to plan, any possible contact of Russian forces with NATO's could cause consequences that would be hard to correct.ENERGY/ECONOMIC UPDATESUS President Biden is to announce sanctions on more than 300 members of Russia's lower chamber of parliament as soon as Thursday, according to WSJ citing administration officials.US Senators are to discuss freezing Russian gold assets with US Treasury Secretary Yellen, according to Axios.EU Ambassadors latest draft text, for discussion on Wednesday, calls for the Commission to unveil proposals by end-May on reducing Europe's "dependency on Russian gas, oil and coal imports", via Politico. Click here for more detail.Russian Deputy PM Novak says they are in talks with Asian partners regarding increasing oil exports if required.Russian National Settlement Depositary says Russian holders of domestic corporate Eurobonds could experience delays in receiving payments, may be caused by the requirement to seek clarification from European regulators.DEFENCE/MILITARYUK Ministry of Defence said the Ukrainian civilian population in Russian-occupied cities continue to protest against Russian control, while Russia's efforts to subdue population have failed and it will probably employ increasingly violent and coercive measures.Ukraine President Zelenskiy says that Russian forces are utilising the exclusion zone in Chernobyl to prepare fresh attacks.EUROPEAN TRADEEQUITIESEuropean bourses are pressured, Euro Stoxx 50 -0.6%, with the exception of the FTSE 100 +0.3% amid crude action.US futures remain softer, ES -0.3%, but haven't slipped much further amid the above pressure in Europe as Russia-Ukraine tensions remain elevated.Spanish PM Sanchez says they are to reach an agreement with truckers this week. Following strike action against rising fuel pricesChina has found one black box of the Boeing (BA) 737 China Eastern jet crashed earlier in the week, according to a CAAC official, black box is "severely damaged", unsure if it is the flight data or cockpit voice recorder. Weather conditions along the flight path of the China Eastern plane that crashed did not pose a danger to the craft and air controllers maintained normal communication with jet and before rapid descent.Click here for more detail.FXBuck bounces as Fed officials line up behind bigger 50 bp hikes and Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov lambasts EU and NATO; DXY tops 98.700 vs a sub-98.500 low.Sterling deflated despite stronger than expected UK inflation data as risk sentiment sours ahead of Spring Statement, Cable closer to 1.3200 compared to almost 1.3300 at one stage and EUR/GBP holding above 0.8300.Yen regains some composure after latest collapse as global bond yields relapse, USD/JPY probing 121.00 having topped out near 121.41.Euro slips as crude rebounds and Russia-Ukraine rift rages on, EUR/USD circa 1.1000 after another fade into 1.1050.Hawkish rhetoric underpins Swedish Crown and Czech Koruna.Riksbank's Breman says that given high inflation, rates might need to be raised earlier and bond purchases can be unwound at a faster pace, important not to wait too long to take action.Czech Central Bank Deputy Governor says rates may peak "well above 5%" (vs current 4.5%).Click here for more detail.Notable FX Expiries, NY Cut:USD/CAD: 1.2630-40 (1.0BN), 1.2650-60 (665M)Click here for more detail.FIXED INCOMEBonds bounce as risk wobbles and bulls pounce, but sellers remain prevalent.US Treasuries also wary of looming 20 year supply that could need concession to draw decent demand.Gilts take strong UK inflation data largely in stride, but Spring Statement may highlight strained fiscal situation.Italian Treasury has commenced marketing a new 2030 CCTeu bond, via Reuters citing lead managers.Click here for more detail.COMMODITIESCrude benchmarks continue to grind higher, perhaps drawing some geopolitical premia. as broader sentiment slips.Currently, WTI resides north of USD 111/bbl (vs low 108.38/bbl whilst Brent breached USD 118/bbl in recent trade.US Energy Inventory Data (bbls): Crude -4.3mln (exp. +0.1mln), Cushing +0.6mln, Gasoline -0.6mln (exp. -2.0mln), Distillate -0.8mln (exp. -1.4mln)Black Sea crude exports face a prolonged outage as repairs may take as long as two months with the outage at 1mln bpd, according to Energy Intel's Bakr.Kazakhstan's Energy Ministry says they are working on alternative supply route for oil exports, following CPC damage.Belgium PM Croo says the EU needs to make a combined effort to secure large quantities of gas, to avoid competition for bilateral deals, suggesting a solidarity mechanism and a ceiling on gas prices, according to the FT.Trafigura CFO says if the futures market situation does not normalise, there will be an impact on physical trade.Nigeria increases its Bonny crude OSP for April to +USD 2.02bbl vs. dated Brent, increases Qua Iboe OSP to +USD 2.37bbl vs. dated Brent.Spot gold/silver are underpinned from haven-flows and in-spite of the USDs bid.LME Nickel hits 15% limit up.Click here for more detail.NOTABLE EUROPEAN HEADLINESUK and US agreed to allow historically-based sustainable levels of steel and aluminium goods from the UK to enter the US without being subject to Section 232 tariffs, effective June 1st. Furthermore, the UK will suspend retaliatory tariffs on US products including whiskey, blue jeans and motorcycles which would lift retaliatory tariffs on more than USD 500mln of American goods.UK Treasury sources have warned that Chancellor Sunak's room for manoeuvre is limited with inflation expected to stay high for months. Sources added that a fuel duty reduction of less than GBP 0.05/litre is anticipated, according to The Times.The UK government is said to be drawing up contingency plans for a potential collapse of Russia's Gazprom's UK-based global energy trading business, according to The Times.Germany's Ifo cuts 2022 GDP growth forecasts to 2.2-3.1% (prev. 3.7% in Dec), amid the war; lifts inflation forecast to 5.1-6.1% (prev. 3.3% in Dec)EU budget chief Hahn has downplayed the need for fresh joint debt issuance as the bloc has available funds.DATA RECAPUK CPI YY (Feb) 6.2% vs. Exp. 5.9% (Prev. 5.5%); MM (Feb) 0.8% vs. Exp. 0.6% (Prev. -0.1%)Core CPI YY (Feb) 5.2% vs. Exp. 5.0% (Prev. 4.4%); Core CPI MM (Feb) 0.8% vs. Exp. 0.5% (Prev. -0.4%)NOTABLE US HEADLINESFed's Mester (2022, 2024 voter) said she fully supports the Fed's actions last week and that raising the Fed Funds Rate to about 2.5% this year will be appropriate, with further hikes next year. Mester added that front-loading rate hikes is appealing and they can slow or speed up in H2 depending on data, while she doesn't think a 50bps rate hike should be off the table and thinks 50bps increases will be needed at some meetings based on her forecasts.White House Press Secretary Psaki said she has tested positive for COVID-19, while she had two socially distanced meetings with US President Biden on Monday and he tested negative on Tuesday.Click here for the US Early Morning NoteCRYPTOBitcoin is modestly pressured this morning, but lies within yesterday's parameters and hasn't strayed too far from the weeks peak just yet.APAC TRADEEQUITIESAPAC stocks were positive as the regional bourses took impetus from Europe and the US where stocks gained despite the continued upside in yields and lack of fresh developments on the Ukrainian front.ASX 200 was led higher by tech and financials but with upside capped by weakness in miners.Nikkei 225 surged on ongoing currency weakness and reclaimed the 28,000 level.Hang Seng and Shanghai Comp. were underpinned as tech stocks gained including Xiaomi post-earnings and buyback announcement, while ZTE surged as much as 60% on a favourable court ruling.NOTABLE APAC HEADLINESPBoC injected CNY 20bln via 7-day reverse repos with the rate at 2.10% for a CNY 10bln net injection.PBoC set USD/CNY mid-point at 6.3558 vs exp. 6.3522 (prev. 6.3664)Japanese PM Kishida is likely to order compiling an additional economic stimulus package by month-end to cushion the impact from rising oil and goods prices, according to Yomiuri.IMF's Rhee was nominated for the BoK Governor position by outgoing South Korean President Moon.

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BBC Ukraine Update - 22/03/2022

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2022 5:00

Humanitarian aid is still not being allowed into the southern Ukrainian city of Mariupol after the Ukrainian government refused to surrender it to Russian forces. Europe's top diplomat says Moscow's relentless bombardment of the port is a war crime. The Russian Foreign Ministry has summoned the US ambassador and warned that relations with the United States are on the verge of rupture A court in Moscow has declared Facebook and Instagram extremist organisations and banned them with immediate effect. Here's this update from the BBC…

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Ukrainian-American Pastor Says His Homeland Is Watching for God to Show Up

Daily Signal News

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2022 24:49

In the darkest of times, we are tempted to give in to despair. For those living in war-torn Ukraine, the temptation must be enormous.But all around the world, people are seeing images of hope and faith amid Ukraine's gloom. In basements, rubble-strewn streets, and underground rail stations, the Ukrainian people are coming together.Pastor Andrew Moroz, an American, was born in Ukraine and has many relatives there. He says he understands the desire to keep up hope."Life in some ways has to go on in the midst of a war zone," Moroz says."There are some things that are normal and there are many things that are not normal that are happening right now, but people are continuing to pursue each other and pursue God in some way."Moroz joins "The Daily Signal Podcast" to discuss how Ukrainians are resisting the urge to give up, and how faith there is stronger than ever.We also cover these stories:The Russian Foreign Ministry announces sanctions against U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and President Joe Biden, among others.Sarah Bloom Raskin withdraws her candidacy for vice chairman of the Federal Reserve.The Idaho House votes 51-14 to pass a bill allowing family members to sue medical professionals who abort a baby after six weeks. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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Moscow's package deal: The Russian Foreign Ministry's response to Washington's security proposals, in a nutshell

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Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2022 2:50

On Thursday, February 17, the Russian Foreign Ministry issued a written response to Washington's counter-proposals on security guarantees in Europe. Unlike the response Moscow received from the U.S. and NATO earlier this month, which wasn't officially made public (though the full text was leaked to Spanish newspaper El Pais), the Russian Foreign Ministry published its 10-page commentary in full. Here's what it says, in a nutshell. Original Article: https://meduza.io/en/feature/2022/02/17/moscow-s-package-deal

Call Me Back: What Xi is learning from Putin's war – with Matt Pottinger (#56)

The Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2022

As Russia has become isolated globally, a senior Russian Foreign Ministry official was asked if Moscow has anyone left in its corner, anywhere in the world. Her response: “Of course, we have them. Look at the reaction of world giants. Those who do not pretend to be giants, but are real giants. For example, it […]

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What Xi is learning from Putin's war - with Matt Pottinger

Post Corona

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2022 38:06

As Russia has become isolated globally, a senior Russian Foreign Ministry official was asked if Moscow has anyone left in its corner, anywhere in the world. Her response: “Of course, we have them. Look at the reaction of world giants. Those who do not pretend to be giants, but are real giants. For example, it is China. You can see this reaction, can't you?” So what exactly is going on between Xi Xingping and Vladamir Putin as tensions escalate between Russia and the West over Russia's invasion of Ukraine? How does this inform our thinking about whether we are, indeed, in a new Cold War -- and how we need to re-think our entire national security strategy, defense posture, and approach to global affairs? Russia's experience in Ukraine – and the West's response – is a laboratory for the Chinese Communist Party leadership to study as Beijing contemplates its next moves in this Cold War. To help us understand how China is interpreting events, Matt Pottinger returns to the podcast. Matt lived in and covered China as a journalist for Reuters and then The Wall Street Journal. Then, in his early 30s, he joined the US Marine Corps, and had multiple combat deployments in Iraq and Afghanistan. Later on Matt played an instrumental role in the geopolitical story of our time: reshaping the West's relationship with China, when he served as the deputy National Security Advisor in the Trump administration, and was the architect of the administration's strategy towards China. Today, he is regularly called upon by policymakers on both sides of the aisle, to consult on US policy towards China. Matt has been closely watching the evolving Moscow-Beijing relationship. He's also just returned from Israel, where he gained fresh insights on what role the final negotiations over a new Iran nuclear deal factor into all of this. We discuss a lot in this episode – from Moscow and Beijing, to Tehran and Jerusalem, and even Caracas and Pyongyang, and how they are all tied together in Cold War II.

The Patrick Madrid Show: March 09, 2022 - Hour 2

The Patrick Madrid Show

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2022 49:09

A Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman is claiming the US has been carrying out biological programs in Ukraine. She claims Russia has seen documents backing up their claim that the US are harbouring components of biological weapons close to the Ukraine-Russia border. Sen. Marco Rubio asks Victoria Nuland, the Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs, if Ukraine has biological weapons and if Russians would be behind a biological attack if one were to happen there Harris heads to Poland amid turbulence over jets for Ukraine Vladimir Putin removed from all positions on Judo's governing body Mary Lynn - When do you think that we in the West will stand up like the Russian orthodox do regarding same sex teachings? Margaret - We also have to do our part regarding the consecration to Russia. We need to pray the rosary and do first Saturday devotion. Julia - God says to love our enemies, so does this mean that we should love the devil? Who are my neighbors, the people who live next to me? Moscow patriarch stokes Orthodox tensions with war remarks Mandy – Didn't Sr. Lucia say Russia was properly consecrated by JPII?

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俄乌代表团在战火中谈判｜Russian, Ukrainian delegations talk as battles continue

China Daily Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2022 4:10

俄乌代表团在战火中谈判｜Russian, Ukrainian delegations talk as battles continueTalks between Ukraine and Russia began on Monday noon local time and were still ongoing as of press time in the Gomel region of Belarus near the border with Ukraine.当地时间2月28日中午，乌克兰和俄罗斯代表团在与乌克兰接壤的白俄罗斯戈梅利地区开始谈判。截至发稿时，谈判仍在进行。All Moscow's security concerns must be taken into account to achieve a settlement in Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Monday during a telephone conversation with French President Emmanuel Macron.俄罗斯总统普京2月28日与法国总统马克龙通电话，表示乌克兰冲突的调解只有在无条件考虑俄在安全领域合法利益才能进行。Putin said that Russia's security concerns included "Russia's sovereignty over Crimea", as well as the country's commitment to solving the tasks of Ukraine's demilitarization and de-Nazification, and the issue of Ukraine's neutrality, the Kremlin said in a statement.据俄罗斯总统网站消息，普京表示，俄在安全领域合法利益包括承认俄罗斯对克里米亚的主权，解决乌克兰国家的非军事化和非纳粹化等问题，并确保其中立地位。Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's office had said it would seek an immediate cease-fire and the withdrawal of Russian troops from Ukraine at the talks.乌克兰总统办公室表示，谈判的“关键事项”是“立即停火和（俄罗斯）从乌克兰撤军”。At the start of the talks, Belarusian Foreign Minister Vladimir Makei assured the delegation members that they would "feel completely secure" during the talks.会谈开始后，白俄罗斯外长马克伊致欢迎辞，向双方保证“绝对安全”。The Russian delegation included officials from the foreign and defense ministries and Putin's office, while the Ukrainian side has sent six senior officials, including the Ukrainian defense minister.俄罗斯代表团成员包括来自外交部、国防部和总统办公室的官员，而乌方派出了包括乌克兰国防部长列兹尼科夫在内的六名高级官员。Earlier, Zelensky said he was skeptical about the talks.泽连斯基早些时候称他对这次会谈保持怀疑。Russia's Federal Air Transport Agency and the Federal Tourism Agency revealed late on Sunday that they were working with the Russian Foreign Ministry to evacuate Russian citizens from European nations as they continue to impose sanctions on Russia, cutting off Russian aircraft from their airspaces.27日晚间，俄罗斯航空运输局和旅游局表示，他们正在与俄罗斯外交部合作，从欧洲各国撤离俄罗斯公民，因为他们继续对俄罗斯实施制裁，禁止俄罗斯飞机进入其领空。Satellite images released on Sunday evening showed a large convoy of Russian ground forces in Ivankiv, which is about 64 kilometers from Kyiv, the Ukrainian capital.27日晚间，卫星图片显示，俄罗斯大规模地面部队集结在基辅西北方向64公里处的伊万基夫。The convoy extends for over 5 km and was moving in the direction of Kyiv. There are hundreds of military vehicles in the convoy, including tanks and self-propelled artillery.地面部队长约5.2公里，正在向基辅方向推进。其拥有数百辆军用车辆，包括坦克和自行火炮。Russian Defense Ministry spokesman Igor Konashenkov said on Monday that Russian forces had established "total air superiority" over Ukraine.俄罗斯国防部新闻发言人科纳申科夫当地时间28日发布消息说，俄空军已夺取整个乌克兰制空权。 He said they had destroyed eight Buk M-1 air defense system vehicles, an S-300 missile system, three radars and five aircraft in the past 24 hours.科纳申科夫称，在过去的24小时里，俄军已经摧毁了8个“山毛榉-M1”防空导弹系统，1个S-300防空导弹系统，3座雷达站和5架飞机。"Since the beginning of the operation, Russian forces have hit 1,114 Ukrainian military infrastructure facilities, ... destroyed 314 tanks and other armored vehicles, 57 multiple rocket launch systems, 121 field artillery pieces and mortars," he said.“自俄罗斯开展特别军事行动以来，俄军已摧毁乌克兰军事基础设施的1114处目标，击毁了314辆乌军坦克及其他装甲车、57台多管火箭炮、121门野战炮和迫击炮。” Ukraine's military estimated some 5,300 Russian personnel losses, without saying how many of them were killed or captured.乌克兰国防部副部长马利亚尔称约有5300名俄军士兵伤亡，但并未说明死亡或被捕的俄军数字。Satellite images also reveal damage at Antonov airport in Hostomel, Ukraine, which is about 4.4 km from Kyiv.卫星图像还显示，距基辅约4.4公里、位于乌克兰霍斯托梅尔的安东诺夫机场受损。Black smoke was still billowing into the sky when the images were captured. The damage was caused by recent airstrikes and heavy fighting in and near the airport.拍摄照片时，黑烟仍在天空中滚滚升起。机场损毁是由最近的空袭和发生在机场内及附近的激烈战斗造成的。Ukrainian forces said on Sunday they had defeated a Russian incursion into Kharkiv, Ukraine's second city, 500 km from east of Kyiv.乌克兰军队28日表示，他们已经击败了俄罗斯对乌克兰第二大城市哈尔科夫的入侵，该城市距离基辅以东500公里。 Oleg Sinegubov, a regional official, said Kharkiv had been brought under Ukrainian control.哈尔科夫州长奥列格·塞内古博夫表示，乌克兰军队已经重新控制了哈尔科夫。Moscow has made better progress in the south, however, and said it was besieging the cities of Kherson and Berdyansk.然而，俄罗斯军队向乌克兰南部挺进，武装力量包围了赫尔松市和别尔江斯克市。In Kyiv, many residents spent another night in shelters or cellars as Ukrainian forces said they were fighting off Russian "sabotage groups".在基辅的乌克兰军队表示他们正在与俄罗斯的“破坏组织”作战，许多居民在避难所或地窖里度过了又一个夜晚。But Sunday was relatively calm compared to the first days of fighting and the city was under a blanket curfew until Monday morning.与战斗的前几天相比，27日相对平静。截至28日早上，基辅一直处于全面宵禁状态。commitment 英 [kəˈmɪtmənt]; 美 [kəˈmɪtmənt]n.忠诚，献身；承诺，保证；奉献，投入；热情，决心；义务，责任；花费，使用（资金、时间、人力）；需要定期支付的款项sanction 英 [ˈsæŋkʃn]; 美 [ˈsæŋkʃn]n.制裁；处罚，惩罚；（正式）许可，批准；（尤指基督教会的）法令，法律；（伦理学）约束力；支持，鼓励v.认可，准许；对……实施制裁，处罚convoy英 [ˈkɒnvɔɪ]; 美 [ˈkɑːnvɔɪ]n.（尤指护卫）舰队，车队v.护送，为……护航artillery英 [ɑːˈtɪləri]; 美 [ɑːrˈtɪləri]n.火炮，大炮；炮兵，炮兵部队armored 英 [ˈɑːməd]; 美 [ˈɑːrmərd]adj.装甲的curfew 英 [ˈkɜːfjuː]; 美 [ˈkɜːrfjuː]n.宵禁令，宵禁时间；（尤指儿童）晚间必须回家的时间；晚钟；打晚钟时刻

TNE43 Open Gates

WilmsFront

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2022 36:52

Omicron immunity has seen covid begin to become endemic which globalists such as Bill Gates are open in lamenting. But they still have WEF graduates like Justin Trudeau to steamroll through opposition to their Great Reset. Globalist and local agendas on tonight's Tim's News Explosion. On the same day that Australia's international borders reopened to tourists the National Center of Resilience quarantine camp network was expanded to house incoming travelers whose vaccine papers aren't in order. Mickleham in Victoria and Wellcamp in Queensland joined Howard Springs in Darwin as part of this ‘gold standard' network. Martial emergency law continues in Canada to crush the freedom truckers' convoy where the federal government even has the power to freeze the bank accounts of financial supporters and members of the convoy. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police even trampled an elderly supporter of the convoy. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was a global leader of the World Economic Forum whose founder Klaus Schwab several years ago bragged they had penetrated half of the Canadian cabinet. At the Munich Security Conference Bill Gates expressed sadness that natural immunity from the Omicron variant had dramatically reduced the impact of the covid pandemic rather than his vaccines. Back in 2020, Bill Gates told Stephen Colbert that the final solution to the pandemic was the vaccines. However, Gates has warned that another pandemic is all but certain. Deceased known pedophile billionaire Jeffrey Epstein's best mate and pimp Jean-Luc Brunel has also been founded dead hanging from his jail cell with the video cameras not working. He was on remand in Paris facing child sex trafficking charges. Sky News journalists Paul Murray and Rita Panahi incorrectly interpreted ABS data to say that only 83 Australians had died solely from covid since the beginning of the pandemic to January 31 this year. The actual data stated that of the 2556 Australians who died with covid during that timeframe 220 have only covid on their death certificate. Some anti-vaxxers are claiming that the covid vaccines are causing VAIDS – vaccine acquired immune deficiency syndrome. This claim is based on circumstantial recent news including it being HIV testing week last week and Moderna developing an MRNA HIV vaccine plus historical news including the abandoned University of Queensland covid vaccine that produced HIV false positives. Greens Senator Lidia Thrope claimed in an interview with NITV that she still fears for safety after the Convict Warrior Resistance included a sign calling her an Abo Whore in their Aboringal flag burning video. Thorpe claimed they are a designated terror group in Australia which is not true, the Nationalist Social Order has been the latest far-right group added to Australia's terrorist list. Later in the week, she accused Liberal Senator Amanda Stoker of whitesplaining in a debate about the Coalition Government purchasing the rights of the Aboriginal flag design for $20 million. Western intelligence continues to claim that Russia will invade Ukraine any day now, they have said a Russian invasion is imminent for the past two weeks. The Russian Foreign Ministry has asked the US to tell them their next predicted invasion day so the generals can book their holidays for that date. Email: me@timwilms.com Message: https://t.me/timwilms Wilms Front Links: Entropy: https://entropystream.live/app/wilmsfront Website: http://timwilms.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/wilmsfront Minds: https://www.minds.com/timwilms Gab: https://gab.com/timwilms Telegram: https://t.me/wilmsfront Parler: https://parler.com/profile/timwilms/ Support the Show: Membership: http://www.theunshackled.net/membership Donate: https://www.theunshackled.net/donate/ Paypal: https://www.paypal.me/TheUnshackled Other Unshackled Productions: Trad Tasman Talk: https://www.theunshackled.net/ttt/ Report From Tiger Mountain: http://reportfromtigermountain.com/ Other Unshackled Links: Website: https://www.theunshackled.net Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TUnshackled Twitter: https://twitter.com/Un_shackled Gab: https://gab.ai/theunshackled Telegram: https://t.me/theunshackled Minds: https://www.minds.com/The_Unshackled MeWe: https://mewe.com/p/theunshackled Music and Graphics by James Fox Higgins Voice Over by Morgan Munro See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gavin Grey: US ramps up Ukraine warning, says Russia may invade any day

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2022 2:33

The Biden administration on Friday escalated dire warnings of a possibly imminent Russian invasion of Ukraine, saying it could happen at any moment, even as emergency diplomatic efforts continued. U.S. officials said the United States is preparing to evacuate its embassy in Kyiv, and Americans in Ukraine are being told to leave within the next 48 hours.Adding to the sense of crisis, the Pentagon ordered an additional 3,000 U.S. troops to Poland to reassure allies.As diplomatic options for averting war in Ukraine appeared to narrow, the White House said President Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin would discuss the crisis by phone on Saturday.Biden has said the U.S. military will not enter a war in Ukraine, but he has promised severe economic sanctions against Moscow, in concert with international allies.Timing of possible Russian military action remains a key question.The U.S. picked up intelligence that Russia is looking at Wednesday as a target date, according to a U.S. official familiar with the findings. The official, who was not authorized to speak publicly and did so only on condition of anonymity, would not say how definitive the intelligence was, and the White House publicly underscored that the U.S. does not know with certainty whether Putin is committed to invasion.However, U.S. officials said anew that Russia's buildup of offensive air, land and sea firepower near Ukraine has reached the point where it could invade on short notice.U.S. officials told The Associated Press late Friday that the State Department plans to announce early Saturday that virtually all American staff at the Kyiv embassy will be required to leave. The State Department would not comment.The department had earlier ordered families of U.S. embassy staffers in Kyiv to leave. But it had left it to the discretion of nonessential personnel if they wanted to depart.The officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the matter publicly, said a small number of officials may remain in Kyiv but the vast majority of the almost 200 Americans will be sent out or relocated to Ukraine's far west, near the Polish border, so the U.S. can retain a diplomatic presence in the country.Biden's national security adviser, Jake Sullivan, urged all Americans in Ukraine to leave, emphasizing that they should not expect the U.S. military to rescue them in the event that air and rail transportation is severed after a Russian invasion.Several NATO allies including Britain, Canada, Norway and Denmark also are asking their citizens to leave Ukraine, as is non-NATO ally New Zealand.Sullivan said Russian military action could start with missile and air attacks, followed by a ground offensive."Yes, it is an urgent message because we are in an urgent situation,” he told reporters at the White House.“Russia has all the forces it needs to conduct a major military action,” Sullivan said, adding, "Russia could choose, in very short order, to commence a major military action against Ukraine.” He said the scale of such an invasion could range from a limited incursion to a strike on Kyiv, the capital.Russia scoffed at the U.S. talk of urgency.“The hysteria of the White House is more indicative than ever," said Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova. "The Anglo-Saxons need a war. At any cost. Provocations, misinformation and threats are a favorite method of solving their own problems.”In addition to the more than 100,000 ground troops that U.S. officials say Russia has assembled along Ukraine's eastern and southern borders, the Russians have deployed missile, air, naval and special operations forces, as well as supplies to sustain a war. This week Russia moved six amphibious assault ships into the Black Sea, augmenting its capability to land marines on the coast.Sullivan's stark warning accelerated the projected timeframe for a potential invasion, which many analysts have believed was unlikely...

For the first time in more than 20 years, Russia will not send an official delegation to the Munich Security Conference

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Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2022 1:54

There will be no official delegation from Russia at this year's Munich Security Conference, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova announced during a briefing on Wednesday, February 9. Original Article: https://meduza.io/en/news/2022/02/09/for-the-first-time-in-more-than-20-years-russia-will-not-send-an-official-delegation-to-the-munich-security-conference

Russia to study US proposals

Newshour

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2022 49:06

Russia has said there is room for further dialogue on the Ukraine crisis. In its first reaction to a letter from the United States officially setting out Washington's position, the Kremlin said its main security demands had not been met. But the Kremlin's spokesman said there should be no rush to judgement. Also in the programme: crypto mining in Kazakhstan; and drug smugglers shot as they try to bring Syrian-made amphetamines into Jordan. (Photo: A general view of the Russian Foreign Ministry main building in Moscow. CREDIT: EPA/MAXIM SHIPENKOV)

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Rod Liddle: Russia rejects UK claim of trying to replace Ukraine leader

The Mike Hosking Breakfast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2022 4:25

Russia's Foreign Ministry on Sunday rejected a British claim that the Kremlin is seeking to replace Ukraine's government with a pro-Moscow administration, and that former Ukrainian lawmaker Yevheniy Murayev is a potential candidate.Britain's Foreign Office on Saturday also named several other Ukrainian politicians it said had links with Russian intelligence services, along with Murayev who is the leader of a small party that has no seats in parliament.Those politicians include Mykola Azarov, a former prime minister under Viktor Yanukovych, the Ukrainian president ousted in a 2014 uprising, and Yanukovych's former chief of staff, Andriy Kluyev."Some of these have contact with Russian intelligence officers currently involved in the planning for an attack on Ukraine," the Foreign Office said.Murayev told The Associated Press via Skype that the British claim "looks ridiculous and funny" and that he has been denied entry to Russia since 2018 on the grounds of being a threat to Russian security. He said that sanction was imposed in the wake of a conflict with Viktor Medvedchuk, Ukraine's most prominent pro-Russia politician and a friend of Russian President Vladimir Putin.Murayev's Nashi party — whose name echoes the former Russian youth movement that supported Putin — is regarded as sympathetic to Russia, but Murayev on Sunday pushed back on characterizing it as pro-Russia."The time of pro-Western and pro-Russian politicians in Ukraine is gone forever," he said in a Facebook post."Everything that does not support the pro-Western path of development of Ukraine is automatically pro-Russian," Murayev told The AP.He also said he supports Ukraine having neutral status and believes that "striving for NATO is tantamount to continuing the war." Ukrainian forces and Russia-backed separatists have been fighting in the country's east since 2014, a conflict that has killed more than 14,000.Ukrainian political analyst Volodymyr Fesenko described Murayev as a significant figure in Ukraine's pro-Russia camp, but added: "Murayev is a second-place player. I don't think Murayev has direct connections in the Kremlin."The U.K. government made the claim based on an intelligence assessment, without providing evidence to back it up. It comes amid high tensions between Moscow and the West over Russia's designs on Ukraine and each side's increasing accusations that the other is planning provocations."The disinformation spread by the British Foreign Office is more evidence that it is the NATO countries, led by the Anglo-Saxons, who are escalating tensions around Ukraine," Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on the Telegram messaging app Sunday. "We call on the British Foreign Office to stop provocative activities, stop spreading nonsense."British Foreign Secretary Liz Truss said the information "shines a light on the extent of Russian activity designed to subvert Ukraine, and is an insight into Kremlin thinking."Truss urged Russia to "deescalate, end its campaigns of aggression and disinformation, and pursue a path of diplomacy," and reiterated Britain's view that "any Russian military incursion into Ukraine would be a massive strategic mistake with severe costs."Britain has sent anti-tank weapons to Ukraine as part of efforts to bolster the country's defenses against a potential Russian attack.Mark Galeotti, who has written extensively on Russian security services, said: "I can't help but be skeptical" about the British claim."This is one of those situations where it is hard to know whether what we're facing is a genuine threat, a misunderstanding of the inevitable overtures that were being made to various Ukrainian figures by Russians or 'strategic communication' — which is what we call propaganda these days when we're doing it," Galeotti, who is honorary professor of Slavonic and East European Studies at University College, London,...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Has The North Korean-Russian Cyber Bromance Faded?

The Other Side Of The Firewall

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2022 10:23

What's up, everyone! In this episode, Ryan, Shannon, and LeVon discuss if a recent North Korean cyberattack on Russia signals the end of a bromance. Please LISTEN

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Will Russia invade Ukraine?

All Things Policy

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2021 27:34

With the 30th anniversary of the collapse of the USSR approaching, there is a significant Russian military buildup on Ukraine's border. After a similar crisis in April fizzled out, there are again renewed fears that an offensive may be in the offing. A set of two draft treaties published by the Russian Foreign Ministry and the Kremlin's sharp rhetoric about the need for Russia to receive legally binding security guarantees is making headlines. Prasanna Naidu joins Aditya Pareek to unpack the recent developments and possible scenarios in which the crisis may pan out.Follow Prasanna on Twitter: https://twitter.com/pn_views/Follow Aditya on Twitter: https://twitter.com//cabinmarineNOTE: We won't have episodes on 30th and 31st December 2021, due to New Year's Eve.Check out our courses: https://school.takshashila.org.in/You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the new and improved IVM Podcast App on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/iosYou can check out our website at https://www.ivmpodcasts.com

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Russia expels two German diplomats, decries allegations of state involvement in Khangoshvili murder

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Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2021 1:35

The Russian Foreign Ministry has declared two German diplomats persona non grata in a "symmetrical response" to Berlin's expulsion of two Russian diplomats last week, according to a ministry statement released on Monday, December 20. Original Article: https://meduza.io/en/news/2021/12/20/russia-expels-two-german-diplomats-decries-allegations-of-state-involvement-in-khangoshvili-murder

Russia halts mission to NATO, NATO's bodies in Moscow

Headline News

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2021 4:45

The Russian Foreign Ministry has announced that the country has decided to suspend the operation of its permanent mission to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization in retaliation for the alliance's "unfriendly actions."

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Russian Foreign Ministry denounces ‘aggression' that aims to ‘silence' RT after YouTube bans two German-language channels

Global Reportage: Unbiased and Uncensored News

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2021 2:18

YouTube's censorship of two German-language RT channels is part of ongoing ‘aggression' against the outlet with both tacit and overt approval from Berlin, and will be met with reprisals, the Russian Foreign Ministry has warned. The Google-owned video platform deleted RT DE and Der Fehlende Part (DFP) channels on Tuesday, saying they attempted to circumvent a ‘community guidelines' strike for ‘medical misinformation' in four videos Describing the move as “an act of unprecedented information aggression” and “obvious manifestation of censorship and suppression of freedom of expression,” the Foreign Ministry in Moscow said YouTube acted “with obvious connivance, if not at the insistence,” of German authorities. While hoping that Tuesday's action isn't a media version of Barbarossa – the code name given to the Nazi Germany's 1941 invasion of the Soviet Union – Moscow said that it was particularly cynical, considering September 28 is the UN-designated international day for universal access to information. The ministry pointed out that Germany has subjected the Russian broadcaster to “many years of harassment, including blocking bank accounts, defamation” and more, and said the purpose of the aggressive act was to “silence the sources of information that do not fit the media landscape the German officialdom is comfortable with.” http://globalreportage.org/2021/10/02/russian-foreign-ministry-denounces-aggression-that-aims-to-silence-rt-after-youtube-bans-two-german-language-channels/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/global-reportage/support

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‘Working trips': Team Navalny looks into Sergey Lavrov's ‘female companion' identified by investigative journalists

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Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2021 4:53

On September 14, investigative journalists from iStories identified an alleged Russian Foreign Ministry employee by the name of Svetlana Polyakova as the longtime "female companion" of Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. The journalists discovered that several of Polyakova's friends got jobs in branches of the Ministry, while she herself accompanied Lavrov on a number of working trips -- some people even saved her contact information as "Svetlana Lavrova." Building off the iStories investigation, Team Navalny published its own deep-dive into the relationship between Sergey Lavrov and Svetlana Polyakova on September 16. Meduza summarizes their findings here. Original Article: https://meduza.io/en/feature/2021/09/17/working-trips

‘Only Russia has this problem': At least 700 Russian nationals are stuck in New Zealand with expired passports

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Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2021 5:37

For more than a year, Russia nationals residing in New Zealand have been unable to renew their expired passports. The Russian Foreign Ministry confirmed to Novaya Gazeta that at least 700 people are currently facing this issue. Without valid passports, Russians living in New Zealand can't renew their visas, apply for jobs, buy houses, or travel anywhere other than Russia. But amid the coronavirus pandemic, Moscow simply isn't sending any new travel documents. According to Foreign Ministry protocol, new passports can only be delivered by diplomatic couriers - who have stopped traveling to New Zealand due to its mandatory two-week quarantine policy. Original Article: https://meduza.io/en/feature/2021/07/21/only-russia-has-this-problem

Russia Calls Out the United States and the Biden Administration for Human Rights Violations! | Ep 77

American Reveille Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2021 25:50 Transcription Available

In episode 77 of the American Reveille Podcast, James Lane discusses the recent statement made by Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova accusing Joe Biden and company of human rights violations against Trump supporters. This is the ultimate irony, the pot calling the kettle black, and yet, she's right...she's absolutely right.SUPPORT US:Donate - http://ow.ly/9ckY50DA5c2Newsletter - http://ow.ly/3ha850DFm0oVIDEO:YouTube - http://ow.ly/enQk50DA5bnRumble - http://ow.ly/BVx550DA573Odysee - http://ow.ly/utOG50DA571AUDIO:Apple Podcasts - http://ow.ly/Nlsw50zvkUTSpotify - http://ow.ly/gOON50zPya7SOCIAL:Parler - http://ow.ly/QNma50AwfEgGab - http://ow.ly/w3kq50DA56ZInstagram - http://ow.ly/BN7h50DA56YMinds - http://ow.ly/Y6bO50DA572AR Website - http://ow.ly/eO3g50DA5bo

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Harris Caught lying, Capitol Police is SUPRESSING evidence, and Biden calls an early lid to throw more logs on the fire

Not Censored Yet

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2021 40:15

Fact check gives VP Harris two Pinocchios for ‘starting from scratch' comment about vaccination plan | Just The News "[The US is] the only country where 1.2 million people are put on a "terrorist watch list" without being charged or suspected of a crime " - Russian Foreign Ministry on the persecution of participants in the January 6th Capitol Hill protest. Judicial Watch has lodged a lawsuit against the U.S. Capitol Police in an effort to obtain emails and videos pertaining to the riot that transpired Jan. 6 at the Capitol. Half of registered voters believe expanding the power of the federal government would have a negative effect on fairness and justice in American society, according to a new Just the News Daily Poll with Scott Rasmussen. President Biden took a snow day Thursday as DC received a half-inch dusting — but Vice President Kamala Harris carried on with scheduled in-person events. Nearly 5,000 National Guard troops to stay in DC over concerns of potential violence in March Fauci now says vaccines for all Americans by JULY - days after he said it'd be April - as US records another 2,336 deaths and embattled Cuomo's New York records nation's highest per capita hospitalizations In this #Xinjiang camp, #Uyghur children are forcefully separated from their parents and ordered to chant, “My mother is China, we love our mother, we love China.” The inner workings of #China's #Communist re-education machine on full display.

Trump Signs Stimulus Bill He Previously Called a "Disgrace"

The Critical Hour

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2020 117:18

Dr. Linwood Tauheed, associate professor of economics at the University of Missouri-Kansas City, joins us to discuss the recently approved coronavirus relief package. Trump reluctantly signed the bill, which he previously called a "disgrace," after identifying massive pork-barrel expenditures and railing against the surprisingly small $600 stimulus checks for American citizens. Will this last bit of economic haggling send Trump out looking like a working-class populist despite his history of neoliberal tax cuts and corporate bailouts?Ted Rall, political cartoonist and syndicated columnist, joins us to talk about the apparent suicide bombing at an ATT building in Nashville, Tennessee. Evidence points to an individual who has a history of railing against 5G technology as a threat to human health. Is this a lone wolf attack, or could there be a terrorist group supporting the project? Also, is this action related to the anomie created by pandemic-related economic desperation, and will it be used to increase online censorship in the name of containing conspiracy theories?Dan Lazare, investigative journalist and author of "The Velvet Coup," joins us to talk about his recent article in which he puts forth a number of unanswered questions about the recent "suspected" Russian hack. Lazare wrote an extensive article on the Strategic Culture website and surprisingly found that it was censored from Facebook. Also, Lazare discusses indications that Russian leaders expect an increase in cold war tactics under the Biden administrationLaith Marouf, broadcaster and journalist based in Beirut, Lebanon, joins us to discuss the Christmas Eve Israeli missile attacks on Syria. Israel again claims that these attacks were related to Iran's allies in Syrian territory. Are these attacks part of a broader plan to apply pressure to the incoming Biden administration or deflect from internal political turmoil as Israel prepares for its third election in two years?Nicolas Davies, peace activist and author of "Blood on Our Hands: The American Invasion and Destruction of Iraq"; and Elisabeth Myers, attorney and former editor-in-chief of Inside Arabia, come together to talk about recent developments in Yemen. A new government was recently sworn in after Saudi Arabia helped negotiate a power-sharing deal. Will the Houthis accept this agreement or reject it as interference by an outside power? Also, large protests are taking place in many parts of Yemen because no women have been included in the country's 24-member Cabinet, a situation that has not arisen for 20 years.Mark Sleboda, Moscow-based international relations and security analyst, returns to discuss the Alexei Navalny saga and new sanctions pending over the Nordstream 2 Project. The claims of poisoning have taken an odd turn, as Navalny and his handlers have dropped the poisoned water bottle story and presented a new case involving poisoned underwear. Also, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov addressed the latest round of US sanctions designed to stop the Nord Stream 2 pipeline project connecting Russia with Germany, calling them a "cowboy-like raid" and attempted hostile takeover.Scott Ritter, former UN weapons inspector in Iraq, returns to discuss the incoming Biden administration's options for the Iran nuclear deal. One hundred and fifty Democrats from the US House of Representatives have signed a letter supporting US President-elect Joe Biden's push to have the country reenter the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action. However, the letter notes that returning to the deal will be a starting point to address other regional activities by the Persian nation. Meanwhile, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has said that Russia is in agreement with Iranian leadership that a return to the deal must have no preconditions.Latin American Coordinator of Code Pink Teri Mattson joins us to discuss Venezuela's struggle for independence. "The International Observation Committee to Venezuela's National Assembly (AN) elections delivered its final report on Monday," according to Venezuelanalysis. "The CEELA's [Latin American Council of Electoral Experts] participation began two months ago, with its members partaking in the 13 audit processes prior to elections, focusing on aspects such as the electoral registry, data, software and voting notebooks." Also, despite a fractured and dysfunctional opposition coalition, self-proclaimed interim president Juan Guaido, who is backed by the US, has called for more sanctions and increased suffering for the citizens of his nation.

Nagorno-Karabakh, context and call for peace

Alternative News

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2020

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Armenia and Azerbaijan, Nagorno-Karabakh ConflictBroadcast 2020 10 11 Intro [presenter signs on] Today we're going to be talking about the most recent flare-up in the ethnically Armenian region of Nagorno-Karabakh. This is a de facto independent region within the borders of Azerbaijan. Large-scale military hostilities began on the 27th of September and continues with mounting civilian and military casualties and huge dangers of escalation loom.History of the countries involved The histories of these two countries are long and complicated. For the purposes of this show it is important to note that over the last few centuries or so they have been part of the Persian, Ottoman and Russian Empires.The formation of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR) in 1922 begins the creation of the modern states of both Armenia and Azerbaijan (as SSRs of the USSR by 1936), more or less.The region in question, Nagorno-Karabakh is situated inside Azerbaijan. Amidst some murky machinations I won't pretend to understand, the region was designated an Autonomous oblast, possibly because of its majority armenian population, but this demographic make-up is contested by some historians. Historian Robert Service and some others are happy to blame Stalin for everything and call it a day. After the dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991 both countries emerged with their current borders, Azerbaijan has an exclave which no one seems to be worried about, and Armenia supports the ethnically Armenian enclave of Nagorno-Karabakh and some bordering regions, the territories of the Republic of Artsakh. This area is de jure part of Azerbaijan. Its independence is not recognised internationally.Guerilla fighting over this region began in 1988, and escalated as the USSR dissolved. Moving on,A look at the economies of the countriesArmeniaEnergy mostly comes from Russia - gas, nuclear.Domestic production of hydroelectricity.30% exports from minerals - gold, copper, molybdenum (used in some steels and other alloys)top exports of Armenia are Copper Ore ($693M), Gold($344M), Rolled Tobacco ($266M), Ferroalloys ($196M), and Hard Liquor ($195M). top imports of Armenia are Petroleum Gas($340M), Refined Petroleum ($227M), Diamonds ($175M), Cars($174M), and Broadcasting Equipment ($140M)Nuclear power plant. Azerbaijan Energy independent. Produces a huge amount of oil and gas.top exports of Azerbaijan are Crude Petroleum ($16.1B), Petroleum Gas ($1.52B), Refined Petroleum ($524M), Tomatoes($177M), and Gold ($151M).top imports of Azerbaijan are Gold($1.29B), Cars ($437M), Iron Pipes ($388M), Petroleum Gas ($313M), and Gas Turbines ($282M).Pipelines from Azerbaijan through Georgia and into Turkey.Huge oil and gas reserves offshore. 13 energy companies have signed deals with the state energy company to explore and exploit these resources. The Republic of Artsakh carries out some mining of copper and gold but largely depends on the Armenian diaspora and Armenia government for funds. There seems to be some potential for a tourism market, serving mostly Armenian wants but war is no good for tourism. History of the dispute As noted earlier, the modern borders of this region have been imposed on historic areas which were part of larger empires and kingdoms.Inter-ethnic tensions have been present for a long time. In the 20th Century conflict arose as the Ottoman Empire started to hit the rocks. There was the Armenian Genocide by the Ottoman Empire from 1914-1923. The widespread Armenian diaspora is a result of this genocide. Ethnic cleansing never acknowledged by Turkey.1923: Nagorno-Karabakh, in Azeri SSR territory assigned to Armenia SSR due to majority Armenian population and other alleged political considerations.Under the USSR tensions were present but seemed to be under some kind of control.From 1988-1994 guerilla warfare turns into open warfare as USSR dissolves. Inter-ethnic violence is a feature of this conflict. Several pogroms are in the record, notably Sumgay'it in 1988, Baku pogrom in 1990, these targeting Armenia populations in the east of Azerbaijan.Inside Nagorno-Karabakh itself in 1992 Azeris were massacred in the Khojaly [(g)ho-jaly] pogrom.From 1994 this issue was largely shelved as a "Frozen conflict" and ignored by what passes for the "international community."Current status of dispute In 2016 a flare up in the conflict killed 200. Shooting in July 2020 killed at least 16.Early in the morning of 27th of Sept, depending on whose side you believe, one sides army began firing on the other. This quickly escalated, heavy weapons - tanks, conventional aircraft and drones - are being used, civilian casualties.Predictably, the Azeris blame the Armenians and vice versa. As the Armenians are benefitting from the status quo - that is, the Republic of Arstakh continues to exist inside the borders of another country.There is not time to go through the ins and outs and the daily occurrences of the conflict, although I understand that this is a current niche hobby of people on the internet. This presenter does not possess the overarching military knowledge to draw out the complexities of this conflict into a cohesive whole. For that, I apologise. Suffice it to say that the situation is very fluid, there already is about a million Azeris displaced in their own country by Nagorno-Karabakh. As of Thursday about 75,000 ethnic Armenians have been displaced by the conflict.Continued fighting will only produce more refugees and more bodies. This must stop.International significance Currently Russia is doing what it can to not get directly involved in this conflict. The stakes are very high. Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova issued a diplomatic warning: “The downing of an Armenian SU-25 by a Turkish F-16, as claimed by the Ministry of Defense in Armenia, seems to complicate the situation, as Moscow, based on the Tashkent treaty, is obligated to offer military assistance to Armenia”.This is a serious warning because if this would be grounds for Russia to invoke the Collective Security Treaty and, under the terms of the alliance then Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan & Tajikistan would get involved in the conflict, in addition to the current players. This will provide impetus for Turkey and NATO to get more involved, more mercenaries will be employed, Iran will be dragged in and this could be the basis for World War Three.International involvement Turkey is openly supporting the conflict, deploying drones and aircraft and reportedly recruiting jihadis from the Syrian conflict to fight in Azerbaijan. Now, these jihadis are from a pool of Sunni extremists who have been fighting in Idlib against the Syrian government. These anti-government militias have been offered 3- or 6-month contracts at 7k-10k Turkish lira per month ($1250 - 1800 aud/mo). Mercenaries offered jobkeeper money to defend oil and gas facilities in Azerbaijan. I thought these people were meant to be fighting for a Free Syria? Guess I was mistaken…Please note that Turkish media is calling these reports "fake news". Russia is supplying Armenia with weapons. Iran is facilitating this supply. (Russia cannot resupply Armenia directly since there is no land border so they'll be using the Iranian border as an access point.) Israel is selling a lot of weapons to Azerbaijan. Russia sells weapons to both sides but only has a military alliance with Armenia. Turkey's involvement is NOT HELPING peace efforts. they should be encouraging negotiations rather than escalating the problem.Call for deescalation and peace De-escalation:Immediate ceasefire - don't assigning blame: ceasefireEngagement in peace talks (Minsk group, set up in 1992 by the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe)years of negotiation without resulthelp azerbaijan & armenia to resolve this issue and live in peaceErdogan: “Given that the USA, Russia and France have neglected this problem for nearly 30 years, it is unacceptable that they are involved in a search for a ceasefire,” Now, this statement is telling - it shows us that Turkey is sceptical that there can be a ceasefire negotiated by the Minsk group. This is fair enough in the 'scales of justice sense' but is unacceptable considering the risk of further escalation and the increasing body count.UNSC?problematic because the UN has passed four resolutions calling for the withdrawal of Armenian forces from Nagorno-Karabakh.but we should not get distracted: what is needed, and needed right now is immediate ceasefire. Before blame is ascertained, before this or that report is confirmed or disproved the fighting needs to stop.Turkish involvement must stop (drones, F-16 attacks on civilian areas)welcome the news that Canada has stop drone salesJihadi mercenaries must not be used - we've seen what happens (Syria), there have been many reports of recruitment by Turkey of Jihadis from Syria. Although Israel to stop selling weapons to Azerbaijanwe condemn reports of the use of cluster bombs.Russian arms supplies to Armenia must stop.In short, all parties who are enabling the continuation of this conflict must cease these activities and put their energies to a ceasefire followed by peace negotiations. Enduring Peace:Is there a possibility of ending conflict "once and for all"? this could happen if the Republic of Artsakh agrees to dissolve.it is clear that international law does not support its existenceit is correct that the Armenian ethnic majority have been in the region for millenia.the issue here is that both sides are correct.First, though, both sides have to come to the negotiating table in good faith and for real peace. [Presenter signs off]

Gavin Grey: Kremlin brushes off allegations over Navalny's poisoning

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2020 2:54

The Kremlin brushed off allegations Tuesday that Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny was the victim of an intentional poisoning orchestrated by authorities and said there were no grounds for a criminal investigation so far since it hasn't been fully established what caused the politician to fall into a coma.The Russian government's insistence that Navalny wasn't necessarily the victim of a deliberate poisoning - comments amplified by Russian doctors and pro-Kremlin media — came a day after doctors at a German hospital where the 44-year-old is being treated said tests indicated he was poisoned.Moscow's dismissals elicited outrage from Navalny's allies, who claim the Kremlin was behind the illness of its most prominent critic.Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said the accusations against the government "absolutely cannot be true and are rather an empty noise.""We do not intend to take it seriously," Peskov said.Peskov said he saw no grounds for launching a criminal investigation at this stage, saying that Navalny's condition could have been triggered by a variety of causes and determining what it was should come first."If a substance (that caused the condition) is found, and if it is determined that it is poisoning, then there will be a reason for an investigation," Peskov said.Navalny, a politician and corruption investigator who is one of Putin's fiercest critics, fell ill on a flight back to Moscow from Siberia on Thursday and was taken to a hospital in the Siberian city of Omsk after the plane made an emergency landing.Over the weekend, he was transferred to the Charité hospital in Berlin, where doctors on Monday said they have found indications of "cholinesterase inhibitors" in his system.These act by blocking the breakdown of a key chemical in the body, acetycholine, that transmits signals between nerve cells. Navalny is being treated with the antidote atropine.Navalny's wife, Yulia Navalnaya, has been visiting her husband daily and made no comment to reporters as she arrived Tuesday.Chancellor Angela Merkel personally offered Germany's help in treating Navalny and has called for a full Russian investigation — a sentiment echoed Tuesday by officials from the United States, France and Norway.U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said that if reports about Navalny's poisoning "prove accurate, the United States supports the (European Union's) call for a comprehensive investigation and stands ready to assist in that effort."On Tuesday, U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Stephen Biegun met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and other diplomats. He expressed deep concern about Navalny's condition, "the impact on Russian civil society of reports of his poisoning, and the importance of transparency and freedom of speech in any democratic society," the U.S. Embassy spokesperson, Rebecca Ross, said on Twitter.After the meeting, the Russian Foreign Ministry said in a statement that Biegun warned Russian diplomats that if Navalny's poisoning is confirmed, the U.S. could take steps that will exceed Washington's response to evidence of Russia's meddling in the 2016 U.S. presidential election.The ministry said Russian diplomats warned Biegun against making unfounded accusations and noted that Russian authorities stand for a "thorough and maximally objective investigation of what happened."It pointed at a "suspicious haste" with which Washington and Brussels talked about Navalny's deliberate poisoning, saying it raised a question of "who profits from it." "The Russian leadership definitely doesn't," the ministry said.In response to Western statements, the speaker of Russia's lower parliament house charged Tuesday that Navalny's condition could have resulted from a Western plot.State Duma speaker Vyacheslav Volodin in tasked lawmakers to look into what happened to Navalny to make sure it wasn't "an attempt by foreign states to inflict harm on the health of a Russian citizen and create tension in Russia" in o...

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