A pair of Russian pranksters posted a video on Thursday in which one of the duo, impersonating Ukrainian Prime Minister Denis Shmygal, told British Home Secretary Priti Patel that he hoped Britons were fine with Ukrainian “nationalists” settling in their country. Patel said the British public wasn’t worried about it. …
Read More »UK Defence Secretary assesses possibility of Russia invasion
UK Defence Secretary Ben Wallace, who has just returned from a trip to Moscow, said that he believes it’s “highly likely” that Russia moves to invade Ukraine, even if the former has categorically denied any such plans. Speaking to the Sunday Times, Wallace cited the alleged build-up of the Russian …
Read More »British foreign secretary accused of high-stakes blunder in Russia
As Western diplomats scramble to resolve growing tensions with Moscow, the UK’s top diplomat has reportedly made a major error during crunch talks, allegedly proclaiming that London would never recognize the sovereignty of two regions universally considered to be part of Russia. In an article published by Moscow daily Kommersant …
Read More »UK foreign secretary catches Covid
UK Foreign Secretary Liz Truss has announced that she has caught Covid and will be self-isolating ahead of “an important week for diplomacy.” “I tested positive for Covid this evening. Thankfully I’ve had my three jabs and will be working from home while I isolate,” she wrote on Twitter on …
Read More »UK Defence Secretary reveals hopes for imminent Moscow showdown
UK Defence Secretary Ben Wallace has revealed that he will soon travel to Moscow for talks with his Russian counterpart Sergey Shoigu, but noted that he is “not optimistic” of a positive outcome. Wallace’s words come as tensions remain high on the Russian border with Ukraine. Earlier this month, London …
Read More »Capitol storming was ‘attack’ on NATO values, secretary general says
During the ‘Axios on HBO’ interview, which aired on Sunday, Stoltenberg said he regarded the Capitol storming “as an attack on the core democratic institutions of the United States and therefore also on core values of NATO.” Despite his concern over the incident – in which supporters of former President …
Read More »Get booster jabs so we can ‘enjoy Christmas’ – UK health secretary
“And if you haven’t yet had your first and second vaccines, it is not too late,” Javid said. “The NHS will always be there to welcome you with open arms.” If we all come together and play our part, we can get through this challenging winter, avoid a return to …
Read More »Biden’s energy secretary LAUGHS at question on high US gas prices
Granholm, who is in Glasgow for the COP26 UN climate summit, appeared on Bloomberg TV on Friday morning to talk about Biden’s energy agenda. Asked what the “Granholm plan” would be for lowering the prices at the pump, she leaned back and laughed. “That is hilarious. Would that I had …
Read More »US Defense Secretary Austin doubles down on Biden’s vow to support Taiwan against China
On Friday, NATO defense ministers gathered for the second day of a Brussels summit amid an ongoing debate among EU nations over whether to establish a small European rapid reaction force. Speaking at a press conference, US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin reiterated Washington’s resolute commitment to NATO and its …
Read More »Homeland Security secretary tests positive for Covid-19, despite being vaccinated
Mayorkas is experiencing “mild congestion,” according to a statement from Department of Homeland Security spokesperson Marsha Espinosa. The secretary will be isolating and working from home. The statement also confirmed Mayorkas is fully vaccinated against Covid. Contact tracing to determine the origin and spread of the infection is “underway,” the …
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