Arctic becomes new battleground between Russia, China,USA as tensions rise| Oneindia News*Explainer
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Arctic becomes new battleground between Russia, China,USA as tensions rise| Oneindia News*Explainer
The Arctic region used to be one of the most pristine regions on the planet…untouched, unsullied and undefiled... But now..it is slowly becoming a new focal point of geopolitical conflicts, a game of ruthless one-upmanship…and an area caught up in attempts to mark new ‘sphere of influence’ between major superpowers.
Russia, China and USA have been involved in a bitter battle to have a piece of this cake.
But why exactly is that?
Why are nations competing to prove their dominance in this region…and what makes the Arctic so crucial these days?
Today, in this video, we decode exactly these questions.
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A lawsuit filed by the mother of the late Russian opposition figure, Alexei Navalny, alleging inadequate medical care during his time in the Arctic penal colony where he passed away, has been dismissed. The court in the town of Labytnangi, near the penal colony, rejected the suit, citing Navalny's absence as the plaintiff. Ivan Zhdanov, a former aide to Navalny, expressed dismay over the decision, highlighting Navalny's history of filing lawsuits regarding medical care in prisons. The dismissal, Zhdanov noted, comes with a tone of mockery, given Navalny's tragic demise.
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Vladimir Putin Secures 5th Term , as Russia’s President.
On March 18, Russia's Central
Election Commission confirmed that
Putin won reelection by a landslide.
He reportedly received over 87% of the vote.
Countries that congratulated him include
Cuba, Honduras, Nicaragua, North Korea,
Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and Venezuela.
However, critics say that Putin
didn't have any credible opposition,
and free speech against him was stifled.
For example, Alexei Navalny, a fierce opponent of Putin's, died last month in an Arctic prison, and his other critics have either been jailed or exiled, 'USA Today' reports. .
For example, Alexei Navalny, a fierce opponent of Putin's, died last month in an Arctic prison, and his other critics have either been jailed or exiled, 'USA Today' reports. .
Independent media outlets
have also been shuttered. .
The elections took place in an
ever-shrinking political space, which
has resulted in an alarming increase
of violations of civil and political rights.., Josep Borrell, the European Union's
top foreign policy official, via statement.
... and precluded many candidates
from running, including all those opposed to
Russia’s illegal war of aggression, deprived
Russian voters of a real choice and heavily
limited their access to accurate information, Josep Borrell, the European Union's
top foreign policy official, via statement.
The United States referred to the
vote as "neither free nor fair," while
Germany called it a "pseudo-election.".
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that Putin is "sick with power and is doing everything in his power to rule forever.".
Putin is currently Russia's "longest-serving leader since Joseph Stalin," 'USA Today' reports.
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Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) chief, Sergei Naryshkin, stated on Tuesday that Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny's death was due to natural causes, asserting that Navalny "died his own death." Navalny, the most prominent opponent of Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin, passed away last month at the age of 47 in an Arctic penal colony. His death has sparked widespread speculation regarding Putin's potential involvement.
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Thousands Attend , Alexei Navalny’s , Funeral in Moscow.
Last month, Navalny, a critic of Russian President Vladimir Putin, died in a Russian penal colony. .
His funeral took place
on March 1 at the
Quench My Sorrows
church in Moscow,
'The Guardian' reports.
His funeral took place
on March 1 at the
Quench My Sorrows
church in Moscow,
'The Guardian' reports.
He will be buried at Borisovsky cemetery.
Thousands of supporters gathered to pay their respects, despite threats from the Kremlin that unsanctioned gatherings would result in arrests.
250,000 more watched via a livestream. .
'The Guardian' reports that some
supporters were arrested as they left
their homes to attend the service.
Many supporters could be heard shouting,
"No to war!" and "Putin is a killer!,"
'The Guardian' reports.
I feel pain, like any other person who
came here. I have come to say bye to
a real leader. He was the best of us.
He told us not to be scared, and it’s
our duty to be here. I am not scared.
My fear had evaporated a long time ago, A Navalny supporter, via 'The Guardian'.
Navalny's family, who had difficulty retrieving his body, claims that the Kremlin attempted to pressure them into holding a private ceremony in the Arctic where he died.
Putin has still not commented on
Navalny's death, 'The Guardian' reports. .
While the funeral procession was shunned by
Russian officials, pro-peace politicians that were previously barred from running in the upcoming presidential elections were in attendance.
While the funeral procession was shunned by
Russian officials, pro-peace politicians that were previously barred from running in the upcoming presidential elections were in attendance.
We have come to say goodbye to a
person who was a symbol of an era.
There is still hope that everything will
be all right and Russia will be free and
peaceful as Alexei had dreamed, Boris Nadezhdin, pro-peace politician, to the
Russian independent TV channel Dozhd
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The funeral service for Alexei Navalny will take place at a church in southern Moscow on Friday, March 1st, at 14:00 local time. The announcement was made by an aide of the late politician via a social media post on Wednesday. Navalny, aged 47, Russia's prominent opposition figure, passed away on February 16th in an Arctic penal colony where he was serving a 19-year sentence on extremism charges.
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US State Department warns businesses of potential sanctions risks regarding deals with Iran following Iran's engagement with Pakistan. Recent US sanctions target entities aiding Pakistan's ballistic missile program, including Chinese companies. The Pentagon reaffirms positive relations with Pakistan, emphasizing its importance as a regional security partner.
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Discover how the Rwanda deportation plan affects Indian migrants in the UK. With over 1,000 Indian migrants risking the perilous journey across the English Channel last year, find out the implications of this significant development on their future.
#RwandaDeportationPlan #IndiansinUK #UKIllegalMigrants #RwandaDeportation #RwandaDeportationBill #RishiSunak #Oneindia
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Join us as we delve into the secrets of April's Pink Moon, exploring its origins and spiritual significance. Learn why this celestial event offers the perfect opportunity for personal growth and transformation.
#AprilPinkMoon #PinkMoon #PinkMoonMysteries #PinkMoonOrigin #PinkMoonSignificance #ScienceandSpace #Oneindia
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Join us as we delve into the efforts of Canada's New Democratic Party (NDP) to seek official recognition of the '1984 Sikh Genocide' in the Canadian parliament. NDP leader Jagmeet Singh passionately advocates for acknowledging this tragic chapter in history and condemns the government responsible for the atrocities. Learn more about the political campaign and its implications for international relations.
#IndiaCanadaRelations #CanadaIndiaTensions #1984SikhGenocide #CanadianSikhs #SikhsinCanada #JustinTrudeau #Oneindia
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Former Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif embarked on a discreet five-day visit to China with his grandson and personal staff. The purpose of the trip, kept under wraps by his party, PML-N, sparks speculation, including potential medical check-ups and undisclosed meetings with Chinese companies for Punjab development projects.
#nawazshariflatestnews #nawazsharifnews #nawazsharifspeech #nawazsharif #China #PMShehbazSharif #XiJinping #ChinaPakistan #Worldnews #Oneinda #Oneindia news
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