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Ukraine says it thwarted a plot to overthrow the government
  • Isn't their government currently illegitimate because they refused to hold elections?

    Fact is, if Russia wanted to overthrow Zelensky they would've done it by now. The problem isn't Zelensky, but the entire notion of Ukrainian independence from Russia. Until Russia can comprehensively beat that idea out of the Ukrainian ethos, this war will not end.

    See also: US-Cuba, China-Taiwan, and historically US-South America under the Monroe Doctrine.

    Note that this idea isn't about domestic sovereignty insomuch as it is about who your allies can be. If Ukraine were independent but in CSTO or even in BRICS, there would be no issues. Similarly, if Cuba were to be a US ally instead, sanctions would be dropped and it would be welcomed with open arms.

  • Israel turbocharges West Bank settlement expansion with largest land grab in decades
    www.thestar.com Israel turbocharges West Bank settlement expansion with largest land grab in decades

    Authorities recently approved the appropriation of 12.7 square kilometers (nearly 5 square miles) of land in the Jordan Valley, according to a copy of the order obtained by The Associated

    Israel turbocharges West Bank settlement expansion with largest land grab in decades
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    Ukraine is releasing thousands of prisoners so they can join the fight against Russia
    apnews.com Ukraine is releasing thousands of prisoners so they can join the fight against Russia

    Ukraine is expanding its military recruiting to cope with battlefield shortages more than two years into fighting Russia’s full-scale invasion.

    Ukraine is releasing thousands of prisoners so they can join the fight against Russia
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    Le Pen’s far right set for big win in first round of French election
    www.politico.eu Le Pen’s far right set for big win in first round of French election

    Early projections show National Rally on course for victory in the vote for a new parliament as Emmanuel Macron’s election gamble backfires.

    Le Pen’s far right set for big win in first round of French election
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    Chinese military officials meet Saudi defense minister in Beijing
    news.cgtn.com Chinese military officials meet Saudi defense minister in Beijing

    Zhang Youxia, vice chairman of China's Central Military Commission, and Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun met separately on Monday with Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud in Beijing.

    Chinese military officials meet Saudi defense minister in Beijing
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    Official bilingualism in Canada a 'myth,' says new poll
    montreal.ctvnews.ca Official bilingualism in Canada a 'myth,' says new poll

    A new poll reveals a stark divide between Quebec and the rest of Canada about whether the country should be bilingual.

    Official bilingualism in Canada a 'myth,' says new poll
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    Palestine's first Olympian Majed Abu Maraheel dies in Gaza
    www.siasat.com Palestine's first Olympian Majed Abu Maraheel dies in Gaza

    The first Palestinian Olympic runner, Majed Abu Maraheel, passed away on Tuesday, June 11, at the Nuseirat refugee camp in the Gaza Strip.

    Palestine's first Olympian Majed Abu Maraheel dies in Gaza
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    President Zelensky calls China and Brazil uncivilized for not signing Communiqué
    unn.ua President Zelenskyy explains when Ukraine will be happy to hear from China and Brazil | УНН

    УНН War ✎ President Zelenskyy said that Ukraine would be happy to hear the views of China and Brazil as soon as they join the principles that united everyone at…

    President Zelenskyy explains when Ukraine will be happy to hear from China and Brazil | УНН
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    It looks like Turkey will give up on the European Union
    www.eurotopics.net Turkey: Brics instead of EU?

    Turkey wants to join the Brics economic community, Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said during his visit to China last week - the first by a high-ranking Turkish politician in 12 years.

    Turkey: Brics instead of EU?
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    Chinese #MeToo journalist jailed for five years
  • Ironically, if she had used a Chinese hashtag she would've been fine. The state's case hinges on #MeToo being a US-backed movement, just like #Pride.

    LGBT and women's rights activists in China are restricted from using foreign iconography and foreign slogans, but not from demonstrating. It's absurd, but altogether a different issue than what the article makes it out to be.

  • A New Chinese Exclusion Act
    www.thenation.com A New Chinese Exclusion Act

    Demonizing China allows Republicans to unite around an authoritarian agenda at home—and provides a convenient rationale for unfettered Pentagon profiteering.

    A New Chinese Exclusion Act
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