Welcome to the latest edition of Regions Calling, a weekly newsletter by The Moscow Times bringing you insights and analysis on life and politics beyond Russia’s capital.
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Professor Diesen called the formation of an alliance a solution to all conflicts in Europe
Europe should unite into a single alliance to resolve all conflicts, said Glenn Diesen, a professor at the University of South-Eastern Norway.
‘It is time to return to the pan-European concept, which was…
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Two Chinese nationals detained in Kyiv on suspicion of attempting to steal military tech, SBU says
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ADVERTISEMENTTwo Chinese nationals have been detained in Kyiv on suspicion of attempting to steal classified military…
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Vodka production plummets in Russia – POLITICO
However, while production is down, consumption is up.
Russians drunk more in 2024 than at similar stages in the last eight years. And more and more people prefer rum, whiskey, brandy and tequila, a Russian financial auditing firm,…
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Travel to Europe, domestic trips soar as Canada–U.S. tensions shift patterns
As summer travel ramps up across the country, new data and airline insights suggest a clear shift in where Canadians are choosing to go, citing an increase to destinations other than the U.S.
Airlines have adjusted their networks to match…
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Hegseth did not inform the White House about the decision to stop arms supplies to Ukraine
Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth did not inform the White House in advance about the decision to stop arms supplies to Ukraine.
‘Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth did not inform the White House before authorising the…
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Russia Reopens Embassy in Tehran 2 Weeks After Israel-Iran Ceasefire
Russia’s Foreign Ministry announced Wednesday that the Russian Embassy in Tehran had reopened to the public, noting the security situation in Iran had stabilized two weeks after Israel and Iran agreed to end their brief air war.
The…
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China-Russia Expo drives practical cooperation, says Moscow gov’t minister
Moscow is deepening cooperation with China within the framework of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization.
MOSCOW, July 9 (Xinhua) — The China-Russia Expo, now in its ninth edition, is an important platform to…
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Trump wants to talk business with Africa in hopes of dimming Chinese influence. But a US summit this week excludes Africa’s big players
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The White House is hosting an “African leaders” summit of sorts this week. But only five countries from the continent of 55 nations are welcome to join.
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Kremlin Brushes Off Trump’s ‘Tough Talk’ and Claims ‘No Disagreement’ on Ukraine Negotiations
The Kremlin said Wednesday it was unfazed by U.S. President Donald Trump’s accusations that President Vladimir Putin was talking “a lot of bulls***” when it comes to Ukraine peace talks.
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