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The ninety-fourth episode of the DSR Daily Brief.   Stories Cited in the Episode Ukraine tells residents to leave occupied south due to counter-attack plans Ukraine and the Contest of Global Stamina Canada will return key Nord Stream pipeline component Sri Lanka President Gotabaya Rajapaksa confirms resignation, PM's office says Japan's ruling party wins election after Abe assassination Iran enric...

The ninety-third episode of the DSR Daily Brief.   Stories Cited in the Episode Shinzo Abe, former Japanese leader, dies after being shot Exclusive: Ukraine urges Canada not to hand over gas turbine to Russia UN warns of ‘looming hunger catastrophe’ due to Russian blockade Brittney Griner pleads guilty to Russian drugs charge Boris Johnson’s resignation: what is going on in UK politics? Brazil cou...

The ninety-second episode of the DSR Daily Brief.   Stories Cited in the Episode Ukraine raises flag on recaptured island as Russia consolidates gains in east China and India Funnel $24 Billion to Putin in Energy Spree Ukraine can’t have NATO-style security guarantees from the West, Germany says Boris Johnson to stand down as Tory leader after wave of resignations G20: Russia's war in Ukraine cast...

The ninety-first episode of the DSR Daily Brief.   Stories Cited in the Episode Finland, Sweden sign to join NATO but need ratification Russian separatists seize two foreign ships in Mariupol Fourth Gazprom-Linked Executive Reported Dead in Russia Boris Johnson rocked by resignation of top ministers Rishi Sunak and Sajid Javid South Africa holds funeral for 21 teens who died in tavern Mexico leade...

The ninetieth episode of the DSR Daily Brief.   Stories Cited in the Episode After losing Luhansk, Ukraine forces gather for defence of Donetsk High cost of Russia gains in Ukraine could limit new advance Zelenskiy says Ukraine is in talks with Turkey, UN on grain exports Griner sends letter to President Biden pleading for his help Rwanda, Congo leaders to meet in Angola amid tensions US says Isra...

The eighty-ninth episode of the DSR Daily Brief.   Stories Cited in the Episode Pentagon reviewing proposals for new weapons capabilities for Ukraine's fight against Russia, official says Trial for US basketball star begins in Moscow-area court Ukraine Considering Debt Restructuring Options as Payments Loom Tunisian president takes most powers in proposed constitution Turkey blocks access to Deuts...

The eighty-eighth episode of the DSR Daily Brief.   Stories Cited in the Episode Russian forces withdraw from Ukraine’s Snake Island UK to provide another 1 bln pounds of military support to Ukraine Exclusive: EU nears compromise deal to defuse standoff with Russia over Kaliningrad Israel’s Parliament Dissolves, Paving Way for Another Election China's President Xi arrives Hong Kong for handover an...

The eighty-seventh episode of the DSR Daily Brief.   Stories Cited in the Episode Turkey supports Finland and Sweden Nato bid Biden and NATO leaders prepare to beef up alliance forces and set the stage for Finland and Sweden to join their ranks Russia publishes Pentagon coordinates, says Western satellites 'work for our enemy' Trump sought to lead armed mob to Capitol on Jan. 6, aide says Colombia...

The eighty-sixth episode of the DSR Daily Brief.   Stories Cited in the Episode Turkey's Baykar to donate three UAVs to Ukraine after crowdfunding campaign Russian hackers attack Lithuania over Kaliningrad sanctions Russian airstrike hits busy shopping mall in central Ukraine, sparking fears of mass casualties US officials back in Venezuela in a bid to rebuild ties Biden aims at China in new illeg...

The eighty-fifth episode of the DSR Daily Brief.   Stories Cited in the Episode Russia defaults on foreign debt for first time since 1998 – reports Russia promises Belarus Iskander-M nuclear-capable missiles Russia steps up missile strikes on Ukraine as G7 leaders gather G-7 leaders confer with Zelenskyy, prep new aid for Ukraine G7 summit: Leaders detail $600bn plan to rival China's Belt and Road...

The eighty-fourth episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode Ukraine Is Withdrawing From Sievierodonetsk Ukraine's President Zelensky "grateful" to US for additional $450m in military aid E.U. leaders make Ukraine a candidate for membership Senate Passes Bipartisan Gun Bill, Breaking a Decades-Long Impasse Supreme Court finds N.Y. law violates right to carry guns outside home 5 ta...

The eighty-third episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Podcast European leaders are meeting today to decide on granting Ukraine E.U. candidate status. Ukraine faces an urgent dilemma in Luhansk: take on Russia's huge firepower or tactically withdraw Ukraine war: Russia aiming to 'destroy' Donbas, Zelensky says Jan. 6 probe expands with fresh subpoenas in multiple states Rescuers Sear...

The Eighty-Second episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories cited in the podcast: The arrival of Western weapons begins to reshape the battle off Ukraine’s coast. Russia threatens Lithuania for enforcing E.U. sanctions on Kaliningrad Ukraine may have endured its worst week since the fall of Mariupol Biden will call for 3-month suspension of gas tax Bipartisan Gun Bill Clears Initial Vote in Senate Af...

The eighty-first episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories cited in the podcast: After a Pivotal Period in Ukraine, U.S. Officials Predict the War’s Path Kyiv warns of renewed Kharkiv offensive Russia Signals Harsh Sentences for Captured Americans Macron to meet rival parties after losing majority Colombia's new president aims to reset relations with US January 6th Hearings Set to Resume Israel’s Go...

The eightieth episode of the DSR Daily Brief.   Stories cited in the podcast: Ukraine: civilian casualty update The occupiers declare the "transition" of the Zaporozhye NPP under Russian control since September Lavrov: Russia is not squeaky clean and not ashamed Colombia faces presidential choice between leftist, populist Britain vows more Rwanda deportation flights after setback Rwanda says criti...

The seventy-ninth episode of the DSR Daily Brief.   Stories cited in the podcast: Macron, Scholz and Draghi arrive in Kyiv for historic visit US sending $1 billion more military aid to outgunned Ukraine Two Americans Go Missing While Fighting in Ukraine Monkeypox Outbreak Poses ‘Real Risk’ to Public Health, W.H.O. Official Says Russia again cuts natural gas exports thru European pipeline Dom Phill...

The seventy-eighth episode of the DSR Daily Brief.   Stories cited in the podcast: Ukraine fights on in Sievierodonetsk as Russia's 'surrender' ultimatum passes Biden: U.S. to build silos on Poland border to export Ukrainian grain Russia Turns to Old Tanks as It Burns Through Weapons in Ukraine Statement by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on President Biden’s Travel to Israel, the West Bank, an...

The seventy-seventh episode of the DSR Daily Brief.   Stories cited in the podcast: United Kingdom Intelligence Update June 14, 2022 Wikipedia fights Russian order to remove Ukraine war information NATO: Sweden prepared to address Turkey's security concerns Daniel Picazo: Mexican politician lynched after WhatsApp rumours Britain looks to change post-Brexit trade rules with Northern Ireland ‘We’re...

The seventy-sixth episode of the DSR Daily Brief.   Stories cited in the podcast: Russian artillery destroying Sievierodonetsk, hundreds shelter in chemical plant NATO chief: Turkey has ‘legitimate concerns’ over terrorism India, China growing markets for shunned Russian oil Nupur Sharma: Uttar Pradesh destroys houses of Muslims after protests French far-left firebrand puts Macron’s majority on th...

The seventy-fifth episode of the DSR Daily Brief.   Stories cited in the podcast: The US Capitol riot prime-time hearings a warning for Trump in 2024 Donald Trump put at the center of an anti-democratic conspiracy A conspiracy that ended in violence Public hearing in US parliamentary occupation Democracy pursues responsibility "attempted coup" January 6 riot was part of ‘attempted coup’ by Donald...

The seventy-fourth episode of the DSR Daily Brief.   Stories cited in the podcast: U.K. to Embrace Stricter Standards Around Sanctions Enforcement The European Parliament recommended giving Ukraine candidate status Update 80 – IAEA Director General Statement on Situation in Ukraine At Summit of the Americas, Biden hails importance of democracy in region Remarks by President Biden at the Inaugural...

The seventy-third episode of the DSR Daily Brief.   Stories cited in the podcast: The Ministry of Defense confirms: Norway has donated artillery weapons to Ukraine Prime Minister at Huta Stalowa Wola: safety is our top priority Petkov: We have already done enough to support Ukraine World Bank Announces Additional $1.49 Billion Financing Support for Ukraine Ukraine grain-export plan deemed reasonab...

The seventy-second episode of the DSR Daily Brief.   Stories cited in the podcast: Street fighting rages as Kyiv seeks to hold Sievierodonetsk gains EU foreign policy chief condemns Russian missile strike on Ukrainian grain terminal Biden declassified Russia intel due to allied "skepticism," US spy chief says Boris Johnson survives but is weakened by no-confidence vote Mexico President Will Not At...

The seventy-first episode of the DSR Daily Brief.   Stories cited in the podcast: Ukrainian military says Russia launched 5 cruise missiles toward Kyiv Russia’s Top Diplomat Scraps Serbia Visit After Neighbors Close Airspace Putin warns United States against supplying Ukraine longer range missiles The prime minister faces a decisive vote on Monday evening. Nupur Sharma: Prophet Muhammad controvers...

The seventieth episode of the DSR Daily Brief.   Stories cited in the podcast: UK Ministry of Defense Intelligence Update June 3, 2022 Taiwan bans exports of all modern chips to Russia, Belarus In Chernobyl’s delicate nuclear labs, Russians looted safety systems UN says Yemen’s warring parties agree to renew truce Data puts Turkey’s annual inflation at 73.5%, a 24-year high Salvadoran authorities...