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RFE/RL’s Live Briefing gives you all of the latest developments on Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Western military aid to Kyiv, worldwide reaction, and the plight of…
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Russian Ruble surges under Trump
Hello! This week we analyze the Russian ruble’s strong performance during the first three months of Donald Trump’s presidency — and why it is unlikely to last. We also cover lengthy prison sentences for independent journalists and…
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Europe Is Fighting the Wrong Tech Battle — Here’s What It Should Do Instead
Europe’s tech future is at risk—from Trump, Big Tech, and its own flawed competitiveness obsession.
As part of his confrontational stance toward Europe, US President Donald Trump could end up weaponizing critical technologies. The…
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General Congregations of Cardinals begin in the Vatican
The first General Congregation of the College of Cardinals takes place in the Vatican, marking the beginning of a period of prayer, reflection, and preparation following the death of Pope Francis.
By Vatican News
A moment of silent…
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At least one killed in Russian attack on Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia — Meduza
Russian forces carried out an attack on the Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia, according to the region’s governor, Ivan Fedorov.
Details of the strike have not yet been confirmed. Fedorov earlier reported that an air raid alert had been issued in…
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Russian hackers ‘targeted Dutch public facility’
THE HAGUE: Russian hackers targeted a Dutch public facility last year in the first such an attack on the lowlands country’s infrastructure, its military intelligence services said on Monday.
The Netherlands remained an “interesting target…Continue Reading
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Zurab Tsereteli, whose monumental works won over Russian elites, dies aged 91 | World News
MOSCOW: Georgian-Russian sculptor Zurab Tsereteli, a politically connected artist known for his monumental yet sometimes divisive works, has died aged 91, Russian news agencies reported Tuesday.
He died at his home in…Continue Reading
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India Middle East Europe Corridor can be new ‘Silk Route’ of 21st century: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said India Middle East Europe Corridor (IMEEC) could be the “new Silk Route” of the 21st century that would benefit future generations. He said both India and Saudi Arabia would have a key role to play…
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Moscow Sees Wild Temperature Whiplash in April
Central Russia saw dramatic temperature swings throughout April, fluctuating well above and below seasonal norms, the country’s chief meteorologist told state media Tuesday.
“It’s an extremely unique April because the weather…
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Drone Strike Hits Housing Block In Odesa As Russian Forces Pound Ukraine
Pope Francis died on Easter Monday at the age of 88 after battling a serious bout of double pneumonia.
Despite his illness, his death came as a shock after he had been driven around St. Peter’s Square to greet cheering crowds on Easter…
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