“Zionism? No thanks”
Sticker found near the University of Leeds in the UK.
Via @antisemitism pic.twitter.com/IgN8JtEl5E
— Visegrád 24 (@visegrad24) March 16, 2024
Day: March 16, 2024
Chaos in the Russian city of Belgorod as the Ukrainian-allied “Freedom of Russia Legion” is shelling targets in the city for a 3rd day in a after invading Russia from Ukraine
The Legion tells the city’s inhabitants to hide in basements for the next days pic.twitter.com/LK1CmdfK4g
— Visegrád 24 (@visegrad24) March 16, 2024
BREAKING:
The European Commission announces that the EU will subsidize the European arms industry with EUR 500 mln to increase its capacity artillery shell production:
Germany will receive EUR 85 mln
Norway – 88 mln
France – 38 mln
Finland – 33 mln
Spain – 24 mln
Poland – 2 mln pic.twitter.com/gfSQAeHxKC— Visegrád 24 (@visegrad24) March 16, 2024
Background
Qatari defence deals have ramped up in recent months and Qatar has recently renewed its contract for a U.S. airbase. Qatari defence deals have sought to purchase new jets and air defence systems. Qatar is one of the most resource-rich states in terms of LNGs (Liquified natural gases). These Qatari defence deals are being done in order to position themselves as one of the key players in the Middle East. With its small population restricting large-scale actions, Qatar tries to portray itself as a business centre and an icon of stability amongst rocky neighbours. Having to balance regional politics against renewed business interests from both the East and West will surely challenge this small state in the near future.
Key Judgement 1. It is highly likely that Qatar will pursue defence deals with multiple different partners in the next 12 months.
Key Judgement 2. It is highly likely that Qatar will seek to position itself as a key mediator in regional politics in the next 12 months.
Key Judgement 3. It is highly likely that Qatar will pursue LNG deals with multiple partners in the next 12 months.
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BREAKING:
Active shooter in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Several people have been shot at the Landsharks bar. Police have arrived on the scene but the shooter is believed to still be either in the bar or the alleys nearby.
Police using drones to look for victims. pic.twitter.com/iTob1L9hLc
— Visegrád 24 (@visegrad24) March 16, 2024
BREAKING:
Multiple Ukrainian drones strike the Syzran oil refinery in Russia, nearly 1000 km away from Ukraine.
The refinery is going up in flames
— Visegrád 24 (@visegrad24) March 16, 2024