U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday afternoon that Russia and Ukraine completed a “major” prisoner exchange, expressing hope the move could “lead to something big.”
“A major prisoner…
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Russia and Ukraine Begin First Stage of Major Prisoner Exchange
Russia and Ukraine began the first stage of a multi-day prisoner exchange on Friday after they agreed in direct negotiations last week to hold a major prisoner swap.
The Russian Defense Ministry said…
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Rubio favours new anti-Russia sanctions
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is in favour of tougher anti-Russian sanctions and the adoption of the bill of Republican Senator Lindsey Graham. About it writes the magazine New Lines.
“Rubio wants…
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New People Party Sounds Alarm Over War-Related PTSD, Calls for Therapist Training Program
The center-right New People party is calling on the Russian government to create an accelerated training program for therapists to learn how to treat combat-related PTSD among Ukraine war veterans.
Deputy party leader Sardana…
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The EU Council will consider stripping Hungary of its voting rights
The Council of the European Union will hold a hearing on 27 May on the revocation of Hungary’s voting rights in the EU under Article 7 of the Treaty on European Union.
“Ministers will hold the eighth hearing…
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The second round of talks between Russia and Ukraine may take place next week,
According to the publication, Moscow opposes holding the meeting in the Vatican, considering Turkey a more suitable platform for dialogue.
It is also reported that the US is in contact with Ukraine to ensure that…
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FSB Arrests Man Accused of Plotting Bomb Attack on May 9 Parade in Kaliningrad
Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) said Friday that it arrested a 25-year-old man suspected of plotting an attack on a military parade earlier this month in the western Kaliningrad region.
Law…
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Russian Army Downs Over 100 Ukrainian Drones in Third Night of Air Attacks
Russia’s Defense Ministry said early Friday that it had downed more than 100 Ukrainian drones in a third consecutive night of air attacks across the country and annexed Crimea, as regional officials reported several injuries in the…
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G7 countries considering lowering price cap on Russian oil — Reuters — Meduza
Finance ministers and central bank governors from the G7 countries discussed the possibility of lowering the agreed price cap on Russian oil if Moscow refuses to agree to a ceasefire, Reuters reported on Friday.
The idea was raised during a G7…
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By talking to Putin, Trump has blasted EU sanctions plan
The head of the White House Donald Trump after a telephone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin refused to tighten anti-Russian sanctions, ruining the plans of the European Union. This is written by the…
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