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Kremlin Strikes Optimistic Tone as Officials Praise Trump’s Approach

  Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council Dmitry Medvedev attends an interview with Reuters, TASS and WarGonzo in the Moscow region, Russia January 29, 2026. Dmitry Medvedev's Secretariat. Russian officials have adopted a noticeably warmer tone toward U.S. President Donald Trump, offering public praise that signals a potential shift in the diplomatic atmosphere between Washington and Moscow. Recent comments from senior Russian figures highlight what they describe as Trump’s decisiveness and willingness to pursue negotiated solutions to global conflicts. Dmitry Medvedev, deputy chairman of Russia’s Security Council, characterized Trump as an “effective leader” whose unconventional style reflects a pragmatic focus on results. He suggested that Trump’s stated interest in ending the war in Ukraine could open the door to renewed dialogue. President Vladimir Putin echoed this sentiment, calling Trump a resilient and courageous figure, particularly in light of recent threats to...

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Amazon's Union Efforts in Quebec Meet Resistance

 


In a surprising turn of events, Amazon has announced the closure of all seven of its warehouses in Quebec, resulting in nearly 2,000 job losses. This decision comes just months after workers at a warehouse in Laval successfully unionized, marking the first unionized Amazon workforce in Canada. Despite Amazon's insistence that the closures are unrelated to the unionization efforts, many are skeptical, viewing this move as a direct attempt to quash the union push.

The closures have sparked outrage among workers and union leaders, who argue that Amazon is trying to send a message to other employees considering unionization. Quebec's Labour Minister has vowed to ensure that Amazon respects all labour laws, while federal officials are calling for a review of Ottawa's business relationship with the company.

As the debate continues, the future of unionization efforts at Amazon remains uncertain. What is clear, however, is that the fight for workers' rights in Quebec is far from over.



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