Sweden Is Not Staying Neutral in Russia’s Information War
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Sweden Is Not Staying Neutral in Russia’s Information War

The country has empowered a government agency to openly combat online disinformation coming from foreign adversaries, and especially the Kremlin.
Biden to Restrict Investments in China, Citing National Security Threats
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Biden to Restrict Investments in China, Citing National Security Threats

The measure to clamp down on investments in certain industries deemed to pose security risks, set to be issued Wednesday, appears likely to open a new front in the U.S.-China economic conflict.
Russia’s Wartime Spending Raises Fears of an Economic Bubble
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Russia’s Wartime Spending Raises Fears of an Economic Bubble

The economic strength has helped to maintain popular support for Vladimir Putin’s war, but some have warned the state-led spending is threatening the country’s financial stability.
Russia Strikes Danube Port, Escalating Attacks on Ukraine Grain Routes
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Russia Strikes Danube Port, Escalating Attacks on Ukraine Grain Routes

The assault, across the river from Romania, heightened the risk of a more direct confrontation with a NATO member and came on the same day that drones struck buildings in Moscow.