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November 01, 2024
Russia protests Berlin’s installation of military base in Germany

The Two Plus Four Agreement’s Article 5, paragraph 3 regards the time frame following the withdrawal of the Soviet troops from Germany. However, Article 6 states that the conditions of Article 5, paragraph 3 no longer apply after Germany joins an alliance.
October 31, 2024
Accused of interference in Georgia, Russia pumps up anti-US propaganda

Russia targeted Georgians with disinformation narratives, including allegations of Western ‘neo-colonialism,’ conspiracy theories about US-trained snipers targeting protesters, Georgia's president says
October 29, 2024
Russia protests Berlin’s installation of military base in Germany

The Treaty’s Article 5, paragraph 3 regards the time frame following the withdrawal of the Soviet troops from Germany. However, Article 6 states that the conditions of Article 5, paragraph 3 no longer apply after Germany joins an alliance.
October 23, 2024
Beijing touts Hong Kong’s business bona fides amid rights restrictions

While Hong Kong’s economy remains open, observers say Beijing’s heavy-handed political interventions risk the city-state’s status as an international business hub.
October 17, 2024
Turkey's ruling party uses misinformation to downplay scope of femicide

Turkey ranks among the world's worst countries for violence against women
October 03, 2024
Iran propagates Israel’s response to Houthi attacks as ‘war crimes’

While rights watchdogs call Israel’s strikes in response to the Houthis’ hostile attacks disproportional, there is no evidence that Israel targeted Yemeni civilians. Contrary to the Iranian claims, it is the Houthis who have repeatedly violated international agreements set to stop violence.
October 01, 2024
Iran uses UN meetings to attack Israel, whitewash destabilizing actions

Iran distorts what sparked the Israel-Hamas war and glosses over Tehran’s decadeslong effort to destroy Israel via proxy forces.
September 28, 2024
Iran uses UN meetings to attack Israel, whitewash destabilizing actions

Iran distorts what sparked the Israel-Hamas war and glosses over Tehran’s decadeslong effort to destroy Israel via proxy forces
September 23, 2024
Iran seeks to legitimize disputed reelection of Venezuela’s Maduro

Venezuela’s opposition, facing a post-election crackdown, has offered ample evidence Maduro lost the July 28 presidential poll.
September 18, 2024
Russia capitalizes on Trump assassination attempt to sow division, deny election meddling

Russia's efforts to amplify political divisions in the United States and influence the November 5 presidential election are well-documented
September 13, 2024
Iran denies delivering ballistic missiles, aid to Moscow’s Ukraine war effort

Iranian officials have previously touted delivery of missiles to Russia, while Moscow has used Iranian drones to wreak havoc across Ukraine.
September 05, 2024
Moscow trades on Putin’s Mongolia visit to undercut ICC warrant, rehash Ukraine Nazi claims

US and EU expect Mongolia to adhere to its commitments to the ICC to arrest Russian President Vladimir Putin on alleged war crimes charges
September 04, 2024
China deflects after UN renews calls to investigate Xinjiang abuses

Beijing continues to stonewall efforts to address its well-documented abuse of Uyghurs and other Muslim minorities in Xinjiang.
August 30, 2024
China deflects after UN renews calls to investigate Xinjiang abuses

Beijing continues to stonewall efforts to address its well-documented abuse of Uyghurs and other Muslim minorities in Xinjiang
August 27, 2024
'He was not a journalist,' Kremlin says about Reuters staffer killed in strike

International law and the law of warfare protect all members of press crews as civilians. Russia has a documented history of targeting foreign journalists as part of a broader effort to control the narrative over its war in Ukraine.
August 26, 2024
Security, not ‘Russophobia’ spurred Czech Republic’s biometric passport requirement for Russian citizens

European countries are increasingly concerned over Russia’s ramping up efforts to wage a hybrid war across the continent in retaliation for NATO’s Ukraine support
August 21, 2024
Russia leverages ouster of Bangladesh PM to baselessly accuse US of fomenting coup

For decades, Russia has sought to discredit democratic and popular protests around the world as US-fomented 'color revolutions'
August 16, 2024
Venezuela attacks UN with 'propaganda' accusation for reporting election transparency issues

The U.N. team observed Venezuelan authorities’ failure to uphold “basic transparency and integrity measures” necessary to hold credible elections. The report is well documented.
August 16, 2024
Kremlin calls Ukraine's self-defense 'terrorism,' as Russia targets Ukrainian civilians

Under international law, Ukraine has the right to extend its operations into Russian territory, strike Russian military targets and defend itself against Moscow’s aggression.
August 12, 2024
Kremlin calls Ukraine's self-defense 'terrorism,' as Russian strikes keep targeting Ukrainian civilians

Under international law, Ukraine has the right to extend its operations into Russian territory, strike Russian military targets and defend itself against Moscow’s aggression

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