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Relentless Push: Russia Claims Strategic Edge in Ukraine Offensive

  Servicemen of the 115th Separate Mechanised Brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces use an RPG-7 grenade launcher during training between combat missions, in Kharkiv region, Ukraine. Russia’s top military commander, General Valery Gerasimov, has declared that Russian forces are conducting a non-stop offensive along nearly the entire front line in Ukraine, asserting that the “strategic initiative” now lies with Moscow. According to Gerasimov, Russian troops have intensified airstrikes on Ukrainian cities far from the battlefield, including a recent attack on Kyiv that killed at least 23 people and wounded 38. He reported that since March, Russia has seized more than 3,500 square kilometers of territory , captured 149 villages, and now controls the vast majority of the Luhansk, Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia, and Kherson regions. The offensive has also pushed into Ukraine’s southeastern Dnipropetrovsk region, with seven villages reportedly under Russian control. Moscow says it has carried...
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Mark Carney Announces Bid for Liberal Leadership

 

In a move that has been anticipated for months, former Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney has officially launched his campaign to become the leader of Canada's Liberal Party. Carney, 59, made the announcement in his hometown of Edmonton, Alberta, marking the end of nearly a decade of speculation about his political ambitions.

Carney, who also served as the governor of the Bank of England, is positioning himself as an economic expert capable of steering Canada through uncertain times. He emphasized his Alberta roots and his experience in managing economic crises, including the 2008-09 recession and the Brexit fallout.

The leadership race comes as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his intention to resign, with the new leader set to be elected on March 9. Carney's entry into the race is expected to shake up the political landscape, with endorsements already rolling in from various Liberal MPs.

Carney's campaign will focus on addressing key issues such as housing affordability, stagnant wages, and climate change, while also navigating the economic challenges posed by international trade tensions.

A New Era for Canada's Liberal Party?

Carney's bid for leadership signals a potential shift in the Liberal Party's direction, as he aims to distance himself from Trudeau's administration and present himself as a fresh face with a strong economic background. The coming months will reveal whether Carney's vision for Canada resonates with the party and the broader electorate.

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