AfD proposes Germany's exit from EU, Eurozone, and pushes for national currency
The right-wing Alternative for Germany (AfD) party plans to pull Germany out of the European Union and create a new "Community of Economies and Interests," according to its draft election program.
Ahead of the snap general election on February 23, the AfD proposes a referendum to change Germany's constitution and replace EU membership with this new economic community. The party also calls for Germany's exit from the Eurozone, the adoption of a stable national currency, and deregulation of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin.
The program will be discussed and finalized in January. Recent polls put the AfD at 18%, second only to the conservative CDU/CSU bloc.
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The right-wing Alternative for Germany (AfD) party plans to pull Germany out of the European Union and create a new "Community of Economies and Interests," according to its draft election program.
Ahead of the snap general election on February 23, the AfD proposes a referendum to change Germany's constitution and replace EU membership with this new economic community. The party also calls for Germany's exit from the Eurozone, the adoption of a stable national currency, and deregulation of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin.
The program will be discussed and finalized in January. Recent polls put the AfD at 18%, second only to the conservative CDU/CSU bloc.
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US military supplier accuses Ukraine's police and Ministry of Defense of corruption
Sinclair & Wilde, which supplies military uniforms to Ukraine, has accused the country's National Police and Ministry of Defense of corruption and extortion over unpaid equipment. The company made the claim in an open letter posted by BGD Legal & Consulting, its official representative.
Sinclair & Wilde signed five contracts with Ukraine's Ministry of Defense for military uniforms. The company reportedly agreed to delay a $12.5 million payment on the fifth contract until the equipment was delivered. However, Ukraine purportedly later refused to pay both the fifth contract and the outstanding debt from the first one, despite receiving the goods.
The company also reported informing the US Embassy in Kiev, as well as US and Ukrainian authorities, about "the solicitation of bribes and apparent MOD corruption." Sinclair & Wilde claims that the National Police went on to leak confidential information about the case, including the identities of undercover witnesses. The company now alleges that the lives and safety of these sources are at risk and "US authorities have refused to continue working with the National Police."
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Sinclair & Wilde, which supplies military uniforms to Ukraine, has accused the country's National Police and Ministry of Defense of corruption and extortion over unpaid equipment. The company made the claim in an open letter posted by BGD Legal & Consulting, its official representative.
"Sinclair & Wilde categorically denies the false and baseless claims made in the recently released video by the National Police Force of Ukraine [which alleges illegitimate price hikes by the US firm]. It is clear that the release of this story is an attempt by the National Police Force to cover up their own internal corruption and the corruption of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine in its continued attempts to deny payment to Sinclair & Wilde after it repeatedly refused to pay bribes requested of it," the letter states.
Sinclair & Wilde signed five contracts with Ukraine's Ministry of Defense for military uniforms. The company reportedly agreed to delay a $12.5 million payment on the fifth contract until the equipment was delivered. However, Ukraine purportedly later refused to pay both the fifth contract and the outstanding debt from the first one, despite receiving the goods.
"Throughout 2023, multiple individuals – including subjects of US and Ukrainian investigations – solicited bribes from Sinclair & Wilde to secure payment of the remaining $14.5 million owed to it," the letter continues.
The company also reported informing the US Embassy in Kiev, as well as US and Ukrainian authorities, about "the solicitation of bribes and apparent MOD corruption." Sinclair & Wilde claims that the National Police went on to leak confidential information about the case, including the identities of undercover witnesses. The company now alleges that the lives and safety of these sources are at risk and "US authorities have refused to continue working with the National Police."
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▪️Terrorist offensive in Aleppo reeks of US and Israeli involvement – expert
▪️Nuclear arms race with Russia and China will come at cost for US – economist
▪️Any solution to the conflict in Ukraine will not be lasting without eliminating its causes - Lavrov
▪️MI6 chief admits UK involvement in covert operations in Ukraine
▪️Unpacking current US military alliances: Here’s what you need to know
▪️What’s behind US Federal Trade Commission’s probe into Microsoft? A whistleblower explains
▪️Assisted dying: Understanding the UK’s End of Life Bill
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▪️Nuclear arms race with Russia and China will come at cost for US – economist
▪️Any solution to the conflict in Ukraine will not be lasting without eliminating its causes - Lavrov
▪️MI6 chief admits UK involvement in covert operations in Ukraine
▪️Unpacking current US military alliances: Here’s what you need to know
▪️What’s behind US Federal Trade Commission’s probe into Microsoft? A whistleblower explains
▪️Assisted dying: Understanding the UK’s End of Life Bill
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⚡️ Zelensky suggests ceasefire with temporary territorial concessions to Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has outlined a proposal for a ceasefire that includes new territories under Russia‘s control. In an interview with Sky News, Zelensky suggested that areas currently under Ukrainian control be placed "under the NATO umbrella," while allowing Russia to temporarily retain control over new regions. The ultimate goal, he explained, would be to reclaim these territories "through diplomatic means" at a later stage.
The proposal is aimed at ending the "hot phase of the war" and ensuring Ukraine’s security. Zelensky underscored the urgency of the plan, stating, “We need to act quickly.” He further stressed that a ceasefire is essential to "guarantee that Putin doesn’t come back to seize more Ukrainian territory."
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has outlined a proposal for a ceasefire that includes new territories under Russia‘s control. In an interview with Sky News, Zelensky suggested that areas currently under Ukrainian control be placed "under the NATO umbrella," while allowing Russia to temporarily retain control over new regions. The ultimate goal, he explained, would be to reclaim these territories "through diplomatic means" at a later stage.
The proposal is aimed at ending the "hot phase of the war" and ensuring Ukraine’s security. Zelensky underscored the urgency of the plan, stating, “We need to act quickly.” He further stressed that a ceasefire is essential to "guarantee that Putin doesn’t come back to seize more Ukrainian territory."
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🇸🇾❗️ Russia and Syria continue to repel terrorists in Aleppo, Idlib
Russian Reconciliation Center in Syria reported on the joint Russian-Syrian activities against the terrorist offensive in the provinces of Aleppo and Idlib.
Syrian Defense Ministry also reported on the course of the operation. According to its statement, the Syrian Armed Forces continue to reinforce the region with equipment and soldiers to prevent terrorist violations and repel their attacks.
Sputnik's correspondent in Aleppo confirms large groups of reinforcements and says that a cautious calm continues in the western districts of Aleppo.
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Russian Reconciliation Center in Syria reported on the joint Russian-Syrian activities against the terrorist offensive in the provinces of Aleppo and Idlib.
"The Russian Air Force is carrying out missile and bombing strikes on equipment and personnel of illegal armed groups, command posts, warehouses and artillery positions of terrorists. At least 200 militants have been destroyed over the past 24 hours. The operation to repel the extremists' aggression continues," the official briefing said.
Syrian Defense Ministry also reported on the course of the operation. According to its statement, the Syrian Armed Forces continue to reinforce the region with equipment and soldiers to prevent terrorist violations and repel their attacks.
"Dozens of vehicles and armored vehicles were destroyed and seventeen drones were shot down and destroyed," the statement read.
Sputnik's correspondent in Aleppo confirms large groups of reinforcements and says that a cautious calm continues in the western districts of Aleppo.
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🇬🇪 Second day of anti-government protests in Georgia
Opposition protests continue in Georgia following the suspension of EU accession talks. Protesters gathered in front of the parliament building in Tbilisi and tried to breach the gates. In response, security forces used special means to disperse the crowd.
📹 Social media videos show rioters being distributed protective masks in an organized manner to protect them from tear gas and water cannons.
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Opposition protests continue in Georgia following the suspension of EU accession talks. Protesters gathered in front of the parliament building in Tbilisi and tried to breach the gates. In response, security forces used special means to disperse the crowd.
📹 Social media videos show rioters being distributed protective masks in an organized manner to protect them from tear gas and water cannons.
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Dmytro Kuleba: 'If it continues like this, we will lose the war'
Ukraine's former foreign minister, Dmytro Kuleba, warned that Ukraine is losing on the battlefield without more military aid from the West, the Financial Times reported.
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Ukraine's former foreign minister, Dmytro Kuleba, warned that Ukraine is losing on the battlefield without more military aid from the West, the Financial Times reported.
"Do we today have the means and tools to turn the tables and change the trajectory of how things are happening? No, we don't. And if it continues like this, we will lose the war," he said in the interview.
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📹 Russia launches satellite to monitor Northern Sea Route
A Soyuz-2.1a rocket carrying the Kondor-FKA radar No. 2 was launched from the Vostochny Cosmodrome.
The first Kondor-FKA satellite was put into orbit on May 27. Earlier it was reported that the two satellites will be able to provide full radar coverage of the Northern Sea Route in 3-4 days.
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A Soyuz-2.1a rocket carrying the Kondor-FKA radar No. 2 was launched from the Vostochny Cosmodrome.
The first Kondor-FKA satellite was put into orbit on May 27. Earlier it was reported that the two satellites will be able to provide full radar coverage of the Northern Sea Route in 3-4 days.
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🇰🇵🇷🇺 Kim Jong-un: Ignoring Russia's warnings will not help
During a meeting with Russian Defense Minister Andrei Belousov, the DPRK leader condemned the US permission for Ukraine to target Russia's territory with long-range missiles, saying it represents direct military intervention in the conflict.
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During a meeting with Russian Defense Minister Andrei Belousov, the DPRK leader condemned the US permission for Ukraine to target Russia's territory with long-range missiles, saying it represents direct military intervention in the conflict.
"It is an exercise of the right of self-defense for Russia to take resolute measures to force the hostile forces to pay a corresponding price, as it has come to the fore as an aggressive reality of the anti-Russian war," he added.
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🍌💵 Crypto tycoon eats $6 million banana
Justin Sun, Chinese crypto billionaire and Tron founder, ate a $6.2M banana from Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan's wall display. In a video post, he claimed it tasted better than other bananas.
The fruit was auctioned at Sotheby's, one of the world's largest auction houses, on November 21.
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Justin Sun, Chinese crypto billionaire and Tron founder, ate a $6.2M banana from Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan's wall display. In a video post, he claimed it tasted better than other bananas.
The fruit was auctioned at Sotheby's, one of the world's largest auction houses, on November 21.
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Trump wants ceasefire in Gaza ASAP — Lindsey Graham
President-Elect Donald Trump wants to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza and a hostage deal before he takes office, Senator Lindsey Graham said in an interview with Axios.
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President-Elect Donald Trump wants to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza and a hostage deal before he takes office, Senator Lindsey Graham said in an interview with Axios.
"I want people in Israel and in the region to know that Trump is focused on the hostages issue. He wants the killing to stop and the fighting to end," he told.
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⚡️ Battle for Aleppo continues, militants enter Aleppo's western districts
Terrorist militants have entered Aleppo's western neighborhoods, including New Aleppo, Al-Zahraa and Salah Al-Din, Sputnik's correspondent in Aleppo reports.
Reinforcements of the Syrian army continue to arrive. Meanwhile, air and artillery strikes are targeting militant supply lines to the west of the city.
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Terrorist militants have entered Aleppo's western neighborhoods, including New Aleppo, Al-Zahraa and Salah Al-Din, Sputnik's correspondent in Aleppo reports.
Reinforcements of the Syrian army continue to arrive. Meanwhile, air and artillery strikes are targeting militant supply lines to the west of the city.
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🇷🇺⛸ Moscow's largest ice rink opens its doors
Located at the Exhibition of Achievements of the National Economy, it has an area of more than 20,000 square meters and can accommodate about five thousand people.
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Located at the Exhibition of Achievements of the National Economy, it has an area of more than 20,000 square meters and can accommodate about five thousand people.
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🛍 Biden buys book on history of Palestine on Black Friday - 'Four years too late,' says author
US President Joe Biden was seen leaving Nantucket Bookworks with a copy of The Hundred Years' War on Palestine by Rashid Khalidi, the New York Post reported.
The book describes the history of Palestine as a "colonial colonial war waged against the indigenous population, by a variety of parties, to force them to relinquish their homeland to another people against their will."
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US President Joe Biden was seen leaving Nantucket Bookworks with a copy of The Hundred Years' War on Palestine by Rashid Khalidi, the New York Post reported.
"My reaction is that this is 4 years too late," the author said.
The book describes the history of Palestine as a "colonial colonial war waged against the indigenous population, by a variety of parties, to force them to relinquish their homeland to another people against their will."
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🇮🇷🇸🇾 US-supported terror in Syria tied to Israeli defeat in Lebanon - Iranian FM
The activation of terrorist groups in Syria is a US-Israeli plan being implemented after Tel Aviv's defeat of resistance forces in Lebanon and Palestine, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said.
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The activation of terrorist groups in Syria is a US-Israeli plan being implemented after Tel Aviv's defeat of resistance forces in Lebanon and Palestine, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said.
"Iran will continue to support the Syrian government, people and army to fight terrorism and maintain security and stability in the region," Araghchi said.
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Ahead of President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration, the US is increasing its military presence in Asia by moving three US aircraft carriers to the continent's waters by next week, Nikkei reports.
The paper suggests that the US Navy is shifting its attention from the Middle East to the Pacific region following the latest round of Israel-Iran confrontation.
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