The US has accused Russia of using chemical weapons, including tear gas and chloropicrin, against Ukrainian forces. This violates the Chemical Weapons Convention, an arms control treaty. The US plans to impose sanctions on Russian entities and companies supporting them. Russia denies the accusations, stating it remains committed to banning chemical weapons. Reports indicate hundreds of suspected chemical weapons use by Russian forces in Ukraine.
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Ukraine’s recent air strikes inside Russia, including attacks on critical infrastructure, are causing setbacks for President Putin’s attempts to reassure Russians of a normal life amid the ongoing war. The attacks have raised the visibility of the conflict and challenged the Kremlin’s control of the political scene. The strikes in Belgorod, particularly the December 30 attack that resulted in casualties, mark a significant escalation. The article discusses the implications of Ukraine’s long-range strike capability and the potential for further escalation.
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North Korean leader Kim Jong-un arrived in Russia for talks with President Vladimir Putin. The two leaders are expected to discuss joint projects and deepen economic ties. However, the meeting has raised concerns over closer military ties between Russia and North Korea, which has been sanctioned by the UN. The Kremlin dismissed the warnings from Washington and emphasized the importance of their bilateral relationship.
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Over the years, political opponents, intelligence operatives, and journalists critical of the Kremlin have been targeted and attacked in various ways. This article explores some of the notable cases of assassination attempts or killings, including high-profile incidents involving political opponent Alexei Navalny, former intelligence officers Alexander Litvinenko and Sergei Skripal, and journalists Anna Politkovskaya and Yuri Shchekochikhin.
