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For more than six months, Russia has been carrying out a sabotage campaign across Europe, largely by proxy. “We’re seeing sabotage, we’re seeing assassination plots, we’re seeing arson. Russia’s sabotage campaign has, at times, smacked of a shotgun approach carried out by amateurs. In London in March, several men were charged with working with Russian intelligence services to set fire to a Ukrainian-linked warehouse. And French authorities last month detained a Russian-Ukrainian man who was allegedly building bombs as part of a sabotage campaign orchestrated by Moscow.

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☆ NATO's increasing focus on China and what it means for Asia
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-11 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailNATO's increasing focus on China and what it means for AsiaWith NATO's increasing focus on China, what does it mean for other Asia countries such as Japan, South Korea, Southeast Asian nations and Australia? CNBC's Martin Soong, Sri Jegarajah, Sam Vadas and Lin Lin talk about the big geopolitical shift in the region.

Persons: CNBC's Martin Soong, Sri Jegarajah, Sam Vadas, Lin Lin Locations: China, Asia, Japan, South Korea, Southeast, Australia

☆ NATO condemns China as a 'decisive enabler' of Russia's war in Ukraine in sternest rebuke to date
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-11 | by ( Ruxandra Iordache | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

In NATO's most serious denunciation of China to date, the military coalition labeled Beijing a "decisive enabler" of Russia in its ongoing war in Ukraine and expressed concerns over its nuclear arsenal and "systemic challenges" to the coalition's security. "The PRC has become a decisive enabler of Russia's war against Ukraine through its so-called 'no limits' partnership and its large-scale support for Russia's defence industrial base," a NATO communique said Wednesday, on the second day of a Washington summit celebrating the alliance's 75th anniversary. Earlier this week, Beijing started joint military exercises with Russia's close ally Belarus at a training ground mere miles away from the Polish border, the Belarusian Defense Ministry said in a Google-translated Telegram post. On the February 2023 first-year anniversary of the Ukraine war, China — which a month later successfully capitalized on goodwill earned as a trade partner to broker a reconciliation between arch-enemies Iran and Saudi Arabia — pitched a peace framework for the conflict between Moscow and Kyiv. It, like Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's peace plan and Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin's own recent conditions to ignite diplomatic negotiations, has so far failed to gain traction.

Persons: Xi Jinping, Russia's, Saudi Arabia —, Volodymyr Zelenskyy's, Vladimir Putin's Organizations: NATO, West, Belarusian Defense Ministry Locations: China, Beijing, Russia, Ukraine, Washington, Moscow, Belarus, Polish, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Kyiv

☆ NATO on the Edge: Biden Praises and Trump Denigrates a 75-Year Alliance
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-11 | by ( Peter Baker | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

As NATO leaders gathered in Washington this week, one American president hailed the 75-year defensive alliance as the greatest “in the history of the world.”Another described it as a virtual protection racket and declared that he would abandon “delinquent” members to the mercies of Russian invaders. President Biden was the official host, greeting his European and North American counterparts in Washington with smiles, handshakes and solidarity, posing for grip-and-grin pictures and boasting of the progress and principle underlying the historic partnership. Former President Donald J. Trump was nowhere to be seen, not part of the formal events, but adding his voice from afar at a rally and in an interview. Again and again, at critical moments, we chose unity over disunion, progress over retreat, freedom over tyranny and hope over fear. Again and again, we stood behind our shared vision of a peaceful and prosperous trans-Atlantic community.”

Persons: Biden, Donald J, Trump, “, Mr, Andrew W, ” Organizations: NATO, American, Mellon, Treaty Locations: Washington

A brutal 24 hoursPresident Biden and his allies may have thought they had stemmed a rebellion by fellow Democrats and donors after his debate debacle. Some Democratic lawmakers made clear that they weren’t falling into line behind Biden. She said she would back whatever decision he takes, but the equivocal comments were seen as offering other Democrats space to speak up. Hours later, Peter Welch of Vermont became the first Democratic senator to call on Biden to withdraw. “We can’t unsee what we saw” at the debate, Welch told The Times, adding that Donald Trump’s returning to power would be a “catastrophe.”

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☆ Welcome back to Wall Street earnings season
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-11 | by ( Jordan Parker Erb | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

But for now, we're turning to Wall Street in our big story, as big banks gear up to report their earnings. The big storyEarnings to watchMomo Takahashi/BIJust like that, it's Wall Street earnings season once again. Wall Street banks have been waiting for M&A, IPOs, and other fee-generating corporate dealmaking to come roaring back for two years. In May, the CEO shocked Wall Street by saying he plans to step down in the next five years . Will banks start charging for everyday consumer products like checking accounts?

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☆ Fact check: Biden’s NATO press conference
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-11 | by ( Daniel Dale | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

Biden said at the press conference: “I said, ‘No, I’m sorry, Zelensky.’ And then I added five other names.”Facts First: Biden’s last claim was false. He stayed at Camp David until the day of the CNN presidential debate against Trump, which was held in Atlanta. Hamas and the West BankTalking about the war between Israel and Hamas, Biden said Thursday, “There is a growing dissatisfaction in, on the West Bank, from the Palestinians, about Hamas. Hamas scored better on all of those questions among the respondents in the West Bank than it did among the respondents in Gaza. But the endorsement actually came long before the debate and the resulting crisis of confidence among some of Biden’s pre-debate backers.

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☆ Biden introduces Zelenskyy as Putin in latest major flub
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-11 | by ( Erin Snodgrass | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

President Joe Biden had a major mix-up while speaking at a NATO summit on Thursday. The 81-year-old president introduced Volodymyr Zelenskyy as Vladimir Putin. Zelenskyy as Vladimir Putin. AdvertisementPresident Joe Biden introduced Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as Russian President Vladimir Putin in a cringeworthy moment at a NATO conference on Thursday. "Ladies and gentlemen, President Putin."

Persons: Joe Biden, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Vladimir Putin, Zelenskyy, Biden, —, Putin Organizations: NATO, Service, Business Locations: Ukraine

☆ How to Watch Biden’s News Conference on Thursday
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-11 | by ( Neil Vigdor | More About Neil Vigdor | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

President Biden will hold his first solo news conference in eight months on Thursday when he faces reporters at the conclusion of a NATO summit in Washington, a critical test after his halting debate performance that seeded doubts about his re-election campaign. Here’s what to know about the news conference:What time is the news conference on Thursday? The president will take questions at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, site of this week’s NATO summit. The news conference will wrap up a packed day for Mr. Biden, whose schedule also includes two NATO working sessions and a meeting with President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine. The New York Times will stream the news conference, alongside real-time commentary and analysis from reporters.

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☆ UAW chief and other board members have concerns about Biden’s ability to beat Trump, source says
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-11 | by ( Arlette Saenz | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain and other members of the union’s board have expressed concerns about President Joe Biden’s ability to beat Donald Trump in November, a source close to the union says. The union is discussing the way forward on how to beat Trump in November, but the group is not considering rescinding its endorsement of Biden at this time, the source added. When a reporter at a Thursday press conference raised the UAW’s concerns, the president responded, “The UAW just endorsed me.”“There’s a long way to go this campaign,” the president later added. In a statement Wednesday, the day Biden visited the group, the AFL-CIO executive council said in a statement: “The labor movement understands, as Joe Biden does, that solidarity is how we win. “I said I was going to be the most pro union president in American history, well guess what I am,” Biden said Wednesday.

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☆ Biden will face reporters tonight — and the dam could break soon after
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-11 | by ( Geoff Weiss | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Joe Biden will host his first live press conference since his disastrous debate. It will be a massive litmus test in his reelection campaign. Supporters argue he'll silence critics, but the dam could break on calls for him to drop out. AdvertisementTonight will be a massive litmus test for Joe Biden's reelection campaign — and his critics are ready to pounce. The president will host an unscripted live press conference to conclude the NATO summit in Washington DC.

Persons: Joe Biden, —, Joe Biden's, Donald Trump's Organizations: Service, NATO, Washington DC, Democratic, Business Locations: Washington

Mr. Trump has been a vocal supporter of Mr. Orban’s, and the meeting comes after a series of others by the Hungarian leader this month, including one with President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia, that caught many by surprise. Hungary took over the European Union’s rotating presidency at the start of July with the promise to “make Europe great again” — echoing the “Make America Great Again” slogan of Mr. Trump, whom Mr. Orban has endorsed for the U.S. presidency. Mr. Trump, who has a history of praising authoritarian leaders, often cites Mr. Orban’s support on the campaign trail. The two men met in March at Mar-a-Lago, Mr. Trump’s private club and residence in Florida, where Mr. Trump lauded Mr. Orban as a “boss” because he did not brook political dissent. presidency is largely a clerical position, Mr. Orban has engaged in a flurry of meetings with world leaders since taking over the position.

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☆ Five Takeaways From Biden’s News Conference
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-11 | by ( Zolan Kanno-Youngs | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

President Biden on Thursday answered questions from reporters about foreign policy, whether he is up to defeating former President Donald J. Trump and why he is resisting calls from Democrats to end his candidacy, as he sought to recover from a crisis of confidence that has engulfed his campaign. With a growing number of Democratic lawmakers, donors and elected officials urging Mr. Biden to drop out of the race after a disastrous debate performance last month, the closing news conference of a NATO summit in Washington became a high-stakes chance for the president to quiet concerns about his candidacy. The results were mixed. Mr. Biden stumbled early but remained defiant in the face of questions about his fitness to continue his campaign. He struggled to articulate a cohesive case for his candidacy, even as he gave a forceful defense of his record and showed a strong command over foreign policy.

Persons: Biden, Donald J, Mr Organizations: Trump, Democratic, NATO Locations: Washington

☆ Zelenskyy says the problem with the coming F-16 fighter jets is the same one Ukraine had with the Abrams tanks
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-11 | by ( Chris Panella | Jake Epstein | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Read previewWestern-provided F-16 fighter jets are on their way to Ukraine and set to start flying missions later this summer. But they may not yet be enough to make a difference on the battlefield, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy indicated in a discussion this week on what Ukraine needs, comparing the jets to the US-made Abrams tanks that Ukraine got last fall. "The problem with F-16," the Ukrainian president said, "is the number and the dates." The US sent only 31 M1A1 Abrams in total, and they were delivered to Ukraine months after British and German tanks. For comparison, Ukraine received about 300 US-made Bradley infantry fighting vehicles, nearly ten times more than the number of Abrams sent.

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“It’s not like Biden’s inner circle didn’t know this,” one Democratic strategist close to the White House said of the extent of the president’s recent decline. “Expect a drip, drip, drip,” said one former Biden White House official. “Blinders are off and everyone is aware,” one source close to the White House told CNN. “He’s declined,” one House Democratic lawmaker who attended the gala told CNN. She wields influence in the White House and campaign, and sits in on some of the president’s political meetings.

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☆ CNBC's Inside India newsletter: Modi in Moscow. What’s new?
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-11 | by ( Ganesh Rao | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Russia's President Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi take a walk during an informal meeting at the Novo-Ogaryovo state residence, outside Moscow, on July 8, 2024. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin sat down for tea at a country retreat outside Moscow earlier this week. Russia has also supplied India with nuclear fuel since the 1990s and lately has also been helping build nuclear reactors. Consumer inflation in India is high and volatile, which hurt Modi's election performance last month, and the prime minister is doing his best to keep prices down for his citizens. Far from a strategic relationship, India is buying goods from the cheapest supplier.

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☆ Biden refers to Kamala Harris as 'Vice President Trump' shortly after calling Zelenskyy 'Putin'
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-11 | by ( Bryan Metzger | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

President Joe Biden delivered his first press conference of 2024 amid questions about his future. In response to a question about VP Harris, he referred to her as "Vice President Trump." It was the first major gaffe he made at the press conference. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementAt a press conference after the conclusion of this week's NATO summit on Thursday, President Joe Biden referred to Vice President Kamala Harris as "Vice President Trump."

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☆ Fact-Checking Biden’s News Conference at the NATO Summit
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-11 | by ( Linda Qiu | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: 1 min

President Biden fielded questions about foreign policy and his age and fitness for office during a high-stakes news conference on Thursday in which he made clear that he had no intention of leaving the race. The nearly hourlong appearance, coming at the end of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization summit in Washington, was his first solo news conference in eight months. Under a dozen reporters pressed him on his candidacy, China and the conflict in Gaza, among other topics. What Was Said“He’s already told Putin — and I quote — do whatever the hell you want.”This needs context. Mr. Biden leaves out a crucial caveat in characterizing the remarks of his Republican rival, former President Donald J. Trump.

Persons: Biden, Said “ He’s, Putin —, Donald J, Trump Organizations: Atlantic, Organization, Republican Locations: Washington, China, Gaza

☆ One of Biden's most faithful allies appears ready to break
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-11 | by ( Tom Porter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

AdvertisementAccording to The Washington Post, top union leaders have privately expressed concerns about Biden's ability to beat Trump in November. AdvertisementLosing support from laborAccording to Politico's Jonathan Martin, support from the unions is likely Biden's only path to survival against Trump. The AFL-CIO told the Associated Press on Thursday that Biden's "fighting spirit" was on full display during his meeting with union leaders this week. He "wasn't even the Joe Biden of 2020," said Clooney. AdvertisementIf union leaders join the chorus of voices asking Biden to step down, other key supporters may quickly follow.

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On Today’s Episode:For First Time, NATO Accuses China of Supplying Russia’s Attacks on Ukraine, by David E. SangerBiden’s High-Stakes Moment: Tonight’s NATO News Conference, by Michael D. Shear, Katie Rogers, and Michael M. GrynbaumHospitals in Houston ‘Backed Up’ After Hurricane, as Millions in U.S. Swelter, by Isabelle Taft and Judson JonesFrance Is Busing Homeless Immigrants Out of Paris Before the Olympics, by Sarah Hurtes and Ségolène Le Stradic

Persons: David E, Sanger Biden’s, Michael D, Katie Rogers, Michael M, Isabelle Taft, Judson Jones, Sarah Hurtes, Le Stradic Organizations: NATO, Conference, Grynbaum Locations: China, Ukraine, Houston, Judson Jones France, Paris

☆ NATO allies are discussing reclaiming some Chinese-owned infrastructure in Europe
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-11 | by ( Kayla Tausche | Kylie Atwood | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

CNN —NATO officials are discussing taking action to reclaim some Chinese-owned infrastructure projects in Europe should a wider conflict with Russia break out in the east of the continent, three officials involved in the discussions told CNN. A decade ago, when Europe was still crawling out of the economic crater caused by the global financial crisis, the promise of infrastructure funding from Chinese-owned investment firms seemed like a major windfall. The fear, according to one US official, is that Beijing could use the infrastructure it owns in Europe to provide material assistance to Russia if the conflict were to expand. The discussions reflect an increasing focus on China by the NATO alliance. A NATO official said that if a war erupted, the infrastructure “would almost certainly be nationalized, or nations would temporarily assume operating control, under emergency security measures.

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☆ Opinion | The Strongest Case for Biden Is His Resilience in the Face of the Onslaught
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-11 | by ( Charles M. Blow | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Joe Biden is still standing, refusing to bow out — he reiterated that once again in a lengthy and mostly successful news conference on Thursday night. Some may view it as selfish and irresponsible. Some may even see it as dangerous. But I see it as remarkable. Despite sending a clear message — in his recent flurry of interviews and rallies, in his stalwart address this week to members of the NATO alliance and in his letter on Monday to congressional Democrats, in which he assured them that “I wouldn’t be running again if I did not absolutely believe I was the best person to beat Donald Trump in 2024” — there’s still a slow drumbeat from luminaries, donors and elected officials trying to write Biden’s political obituary.

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President Biden will face a moment of high stakes in his campaign for a second term on Thursday evening when he engages with reporters in an unscripted news conference at the end of a three-day NATO summit. Mr. Biden’s performance could either quiet critics or invite a wave of new calls for him to step aside. A hasty exit, with journalists calling out after him, could fuel more concerns about Mr. Biden’s stamina and capacity to handle tough questioning. Just the fact that Mr. Biden agreed to hold the event speaks to the pressure he is facing to prove his contention that the shaky debate was an anomaly. At this point in his term, Mr. Biden has held fewer news conferences than any president since Ronald Reagan.

Persons: Biden, Donald J, Trump, Ronald Reagan Organizations: NATO

☆ Sweden's Prime Minister Kristersson: We bring stability
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-11 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailSweden's Prime Minister Kristersson: We bring stabilitySwedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson says the country joined NATO for common security.

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☆ NATO allies call China a ‘decisive enabler’ of Russia in Ukraine war as bloc eyes Asia security threats
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-11 | by ( Simone Mccarthy | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

Hong Kong CNN —China is a “decisive enabler” of Russia’s war against Ukraine, NATO leaders said Wednesday, as the defense alliance hardens its stance on Beijing and the “systemic challenges” they say it poses to their countries’ security. For the third consecutive year, leaders of New Zealand, Japan and South Korea attended the NATO leaders’ summit in another sign of closer ties between the bloc and those countries, as well as Australia. NATO’s increasing focus on AsiaThe NATO leaders’ declaration is the latest step in what has been the bloc’s gradual hardening of tone on China in recent years. NATO leaders first mentioned the need to jointly address “opportunities and challenges” posed by China in a 2019 declaration, before moving to refer to “systemic challenges” the country poses in 2021. “The Indo-Pacific is important for NATO, given that developments in that region directly affect Euro-Atlantic security,” the leaders said in their declaration.

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