Section: Africa&ME
Russia acknowledges propaganda force meant to wage information warfare against the West
"Propaganda needs to be clever, smart and efficient," said Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu in reference to the new unit. The Russian Defense Ministry has formalized its information-warfare efforts with a dedicated propaganda division, Russian state-run media said on Wednesday, the Associated Press reports. “Propaganda needs...
Ukraine Right-wing Groups Rally Against Government
A few thousand Ukrainians rallied Wednesday to demand a change of political leadership in a demonstration that coincided with the third anniversary of the ousting of pro-Russian president Viktor Yanukovych amid mass street protests. The rally was organized by three right-wing parties who accuse the government of being too weak and conciliatory in...
Middle East helps double weapons-maker Kalashnikov’s sales — CEO
ABU DHABI — Russian weapons maker Kalashnikov Group’s sales doubled last year, helped by demand in the Middle East for its drones, missiles, rifles and military vehicles, making up for US sanctions that cost it its largest market, its chief executive said. Kalashnikov, whose AK47 assault rifles have armed Russian forces for 70 years,...
Russia creates propaganda force to wage information warfare against the West
"Propaganda needs to be clever, smart and efficient," said Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu in reference to the new unit. The Russian Defense Ministry has formalized its information-warfare efforts with a dedicated propaganda division, Russian state-run media reported on Wednesday. “Propaganda needs to be clever, smart and...
Kerber moves closer to top ranking comeback in Dubai
Angelique Kerber dominated Monica Puig 6-2, 6-3 in barely an hour at the Dubai Tennis Championships yesterday to move a step closer to returning to the number one ranking. The top-seeded German who held the top WTA spot in 2016 before Serena Williams took it back in September, could regain the number one ranking were she to win the Gulf event on...
2,608 soldiers dead in eastern Ukraine, president says
Ukraine’s president says Russia’s modernization of its military could pose threat to Ukraine …read more Source: World...
Weapons withdrawal not observed in Ukraine: OSCE
The Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) says a newly-agreed truce in Ukraine does not look “too good,” emphasizing that the withdrawal of heavy weapons has not taken place as cited in the agreement. …read more Source: Iran...
2,608 soldiers dead in eastern Ukraine, president says
Ukraine’s president says Russia’s modernization of its military could pose threat to Ukraine …read more Source: Anadolu...
Weapons withdrawal not observed in Ukraine: OSCE
The Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) reports violations of a newly-agreed ceasefire in eastern Ukraine. …read more Source:...
Russia court orders release of opposition activist
Russia’s Supreme Court on Wednesday ordered the release of an opposition activist who was the only person in the country jailed under a tough law against public protests. Ildar Dadin, 34, was sent to prison in 2015 for repeated unsanctioned protests against President Vladimir Putin’s rule after the introduction of controversial...
