General inflation is easing, but the prices of some food items are not going down anytime soon. And the reasons are largely out of the Federal Reserve’s control. The consumer Read more
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‘Rogue Russia’ is 2023’s most dangerous threat: Eurasia Group
An isolated and humiliated Russia is the biggest danger of 2023, political-risk consulting firm Eurasia Group said Tuesday, unveiling its annual list of top geopolitical risks. “A humiliated Russia will Read more
Putin ally says Russia ‘will continue to interfere’ in U.S. elections
“ “During our pinpoint operations, we will remove both kidneys and the liver at once.”” — Yevgeny Prigozhin on Russia’s involvement in U.S. elections Russian Oligarch Yevgeny Prigozhin said Russia Read more
U.S. has held confidential talks with Russia to lower risk of wider escalation
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden’s top national-security adviser has engaged in recent months in confidential conversations with top aides to Russian President Vladimir Putin in an effort to reduce the Read more
U.S. Accuses North Korea of Sending Russia Munitions
A White House official says North Korea has covertly sent a “significant number” of artillery shells to Russia. #northkorea
Live updates: Latest news from Russia and the war in Ukraine
Russia said Wednesday that it will resume its participation in the Black Sea grain initiative, a deal with Ukraine to enable vital agricultural exports. #blacksea #war #ukraine
North Korea covertly shipping artillery shells to Russia, US says
White House says North Korea is sending a ‘significant’ number of artillery shells to Russia for the Ukraine war. #northkorea #war #ukraine
Russia changes course, rejoins key Ukraine grain export deal
Russia said Wednesday it was rejoining the agreement that guarantees safe passage for ships carrying vital grain exports from Ukraine, a move that may help ease concerns about global food Read more
Wheat futures drop on reports Russia to rejoin grain deal
Wheat futures fell sharply early Wednesday after news reports said Russia announced it would rejoin a deal allowing grain exports out of Ukraine. Wheat futures had jumped after Russia pulled Read more
Iran may be preparing to arm Russia with short-range ballistic missiles
Such missiles, which have a range of hundreds of miles, could help Moscow replenish its dwindling stockpiles. #iran #moscow