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NEW: Traders made $100mn from buying Melania Trump memecoin minutes before launch on.ft.com/3GEGtDj via @financialtimes
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Great article by @maxseddon @xtophercook on the leaked Russian documents (the 4th in a series), this time about how Russia prepares for simultaneous/opportunistic attacks on the ROK and Japan when planning a surprise attack on NATO. ft.com/content/d345a6e7-2d72…
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We got a look at some potential Russian strike targets in Japan and South Korea in the event a conflict with NATO leads to “horizontal escalation.” There are lots of civilian targets –including nuclear power plants. And a gif! with @xtophercook on.ft.com/3W2Zi7V
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Today marks 7 years since the horrific assassination of Daphne Caruana Galizia. In parallel with @RSF_inter colleagues around the world, we gathered in London in remembrance and solidarity with Daphne’s family & civil society in Malta. We’re still calling for #JusticeforDaphne.
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Russia has been secretly acquiring sensitive goods in India and explored building facilities there to secure components for its war effort, according to Russian state correspondence seen by @FT.
Via @JohnReedwrites @maxseddon @xtophercook @JP_Rathbone
on.ft.com/3AMwTLQ
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An unfortunate update to this story: The office of the prosecutor-general of Ukraine said on Sunday evening that the body of a UK citizen had been recovered from the debris of the hotel. I understand this person was a Reuters security advisor. Awful news. Thoughts with his family and colleagues. on.ft.com/4czIKKg
Thoughts and solidarity with our @Reuters colleagues today.
A member of a Reuters news team was missing and two others were injured and hospitalized after a Russian missile attack on their hotel in the eastern Ukrainian city of Kramatorsk.
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This is of course an interesting article and while those deep into the subject matter might not be surprised by much, others might get an eye opener.
And this is from '08 - '14.
These two maps show possible Baltic- and Northern Fleet nuclear targets.
A number in Norway
New: @xtophercook and I report on maps of Russian targets for high-precision strikes in a potential conflict with Nato.
The missiles are all nuclear-capable. Targets across Europe and beyond would be at risk as soon as Russia engaged with Nato forces.
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I hope decision-makers in Germany take a close look at these maps.
Germany won't be targeted because of medium-range weapons deployed on its territory; it's always been a Russian target.
The sooner we accept this, the sooner we can discuss appropriate policy solutions.
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New reporting by @maxseddon and @xtophercook on Russia's long-range strike capabilities and doctrine reveals a pre-targeted set of facilities across Europe, including Norway and Germany, which could be engaged in times of war.
Note that these maps date from 2008-2014.
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New: @xtophercook and I report on maps of Russian targets for high-precision strikes in a potential conflict with Nato.
The missiles are all nuclear-capable. Targets across Europe and beyond would be at risk as soon as Russia engaged with Nato forces.
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The leaked documents also indicate that Russia has the capability to carry tactical nuclear weapons on surface ships despite a 1991 deal with the US to remove them.
Russia rehearsed this in June – but the documents indicate they have been doing this for much longer.
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👀No facial recognition? No problem! How London Bridge tested tech to track individuals inside the station
takes.jamesomalley.co.uk/p/n…
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Fantastic reporting from @ChristopherJM on Ukraine's shock Russian invasion on.ft.com/3WZE8Zb
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Forever an ardent fan of Roger Law’s without ever having met him - I’m so grateful to him and so sorry about the loss of him
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1/7 KSE Institute presents "Energy Sanctions Impact Summary," exploring the effects of energy sanctions on the Russian economy as of July 2024.
Read the full report here: bit.ly/3WwvlMV
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"There's one thing I would like to say. It was great to get on that bus today and see not just Americans and Germans but Russian political prisoners.” Evan on advocating for the hundreds of political prisoners left behind.
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At the very least, sanctions will increase costs, reduce quality and complicate transactions. Is it enough to say that sanctions are effective? No, more can be achieved with robust enforcement and the threat of secondary sanctions.
No time to give up on Russia sanctions ift.tt/SDPkln7
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My colleague Heli Simola's @BOFITresearch Policy Brief 15/2023 referenced here. publications.bof.fi/handle/1…
Check also her Policy Brief 5/2024 on Russia's import substitution strategy and how companies are trying to implement it.
publications.bof.fi/handle/1…
No time to give up on Russia sanctions ift.tt/SDPkln7
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“Every institution has essentially been destroyed. There’s a war going on and the Kremlin is redistributing the wealth.”
In all my years of covering murky Russian business disputes, this one might be the wildest. with @NastyaStognei: ft.com/content/b2332f6e-df84…
