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Putin’s Fear of Regime Collapse Drives Plan for 400,000-Troop Surge
world1 month ago

Putin’s Fear of Regime Collapse Drives Plan for 400,000-Troop Surge

Vladimir Putin is preparing to send up to 400,000 additional troops to Ukraine, driven by fears that failing to capture Donbas could lead to his removal. Kremlin-linked sources told The Economist that the leader believes he faces execution if the war ends without a decisive victory. This escalation leverages the existing 2022 mobilization decree, allowing recruitment without a new public announcement. While the Kremlin officially dismisses these reports as 'information ducks,' Western intelligence warns of intensified hybrid attacks on European defense industries and potential strikes on Ukrainian energy infrastructure.

via Kyiv Post|
#kremlin-strategy#russian-mobilization#the-economist
Musk targets economist editor as 'traitor' after grilling interview
politics2 months ago

Musk targets economist editor as 'traitor' after grilling interview

Elon Musk lashed out at The Economist’s Zanny Minton-Beddoes after a confrontational interview, branding her a 'traitor to the west' and following up with social-media criticism of the media and his political rhetoric, including remigration and ties to far-right figures, amid questions about his alliance-building and UK/Britain-related comments.

via The London Economic|
#civil-war#elon-musk#journalist
Musk vs. The Economist: he says the public hates the media more than him
world2 months ago

Musk vs. The Economist: he says the public hates the media more than him

At a Tesla Gigafactory interview, Elon Musk clashed with The Economist editor Zanny Minton Beddoes, saying more people hate the media than him and pointing to his roughly 250 million X followers as proof of support, while Beddoes pressed the issue of press distrust and polarization. Musk defended his influence in Europe and his pro-border, pro-spending stance, noting past endorsements like Germany’s AfD and citing Gallup data showing low trust in the media.

via New York Post|
#elon-musk#european-politics#media
Musk claims the public hates the media more than him in Texas interview with The Economist editor
politics2 months ago

Musk claims the public hates the media more than him in Texas interview with The Economist editor

During a visit to Tesla's Texas Gigafactory, Elon Musk pushed back against The Economist editor Zanny Minton Beddoes, saying more people hate the media than hate him as she pressed his influence on European politics; Musk touted his large X following to counter criticism, while Beddoes argued that distrust in journalism and polarization on social media fuel public skepticism about both him and the press.

via Fox News|
#el0n-musk#european-politics#journalism
"The Looming Threat: Trump's Potential Return in 2024"
politics2 years ago

"The Looming Threat: Trump's Potential Return in 2024"

The Economist's latest cover depicting former President Trump as the "biggest danger to the world" in 2024 has sparked backlash on social media. The accompanying article warns about the potential perils of a Trump second term and highlights his strong polling numbers in swing states. Critics argue that the mainstream media's reaction to Trump's potential 2024 campaign is exaggerated and driven by hysteria, while others criticize The Economist for overlooking America's global enemies. The publication has not yet responded to the criticism.

via Fox News|
#2024-election#donald-trump#media-bias
Controversy over The Economist's article on Latin American worker productivity.
business3 years ago

Controversy over The Economist's article on Latin American worker productivity.

The Economist faced backlash for an article that characterized Latin American workers as "useless" and "unproductive." Critics called out the headline and heading as racist and insulting, playing into stereotypes of lazy Latin American workers. The article focused on the slow growth of Latin America's economy, citing factors such as lack of investment in education, limited competition, a large informal economy, and corruption. The Economist updated the article's language and issued an editor's note clarifying their intent to analyze the social and economic costs of low productivity.

via NBC News|
#backlash#business#latin-america