Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced a so-called “humanitarian” truce to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, the Kremlin stated. According to the announcement, the ceasefire will begin on May 8 and last until midnight…
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Zabaikalsky Region’s Fire Safety Chief Resigns Amid Worsening Wildfires
The head of fire safety in Far East Russia’s Zabaikalsky region has resigned as wildfires continue to devastate forests and threaten populated areas, regional authorities said Monday.
Zabaikalsky…
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Detroit’s lack of affordable housing pushes families to the edge
As outside temperatures dropped to the low- to mid-teens Fahrenheit on Feb. 10, 2025, two children died of carbon monoxide toxicity in a family van parked in a Detroit casino parking garage.
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Russia Will Go Back to the USSR Thanks to New Import Rules
Russian citizens may receive a present from the Ministry of Industry and Trade for the May holidays. The Russian outlet Izvestia learned that the ministry plans to restrict parallel imports — goods…
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Russia awaits signal from Ukraine on resumption of talks
Russian presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that Moscow was ready to hold talks with Kiev, but the corresponding steps from Ukraine have not been observed so far.
“Kiev should take some action in this…
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Russia and Somalia pledge security cooperation
Officials have discussed cooperation in politics, trade, economy, as well as joint efforts to counter the terrorist threat in the region
Russia’s special presidential envoy for the Middle East and Africa, Mikhail Bogdanov, and Somali officials…
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Berlin gears up for Trump era as Merz picks new foreign minister – POLITICO
In light of United States President Donald Trump placing into question the fundamental nature of the transatlantic alliance, Wadephul has been clear-eyed in his assessment of the challenge.
In an interview with German daily Frankfurter…
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Putin announces new ceasefire but Kremlin hardens stance on annexed Ukrainian regions – POLITICO
On Monday, Russia’s chief diplomat went even further, ruling out a peace deal with Ukraine unless the world recognizes Crimea and other occupied Ukrainian territories as Russian — a marked hardening of Moscow’s position shortly after…
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Poland sanctions Russian discount supermarket chain
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Germany triggers EU’s emergency clause for defense spending – POLITICO
BRUSSELS ― Germany has asked the European Union to activate an emergency clause that would allow it to rapidly increase defense investment without breaching the bloc’s spending rules.
Russia’s continued…
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