Russian Justice Minister Konstantin Chuychenko said Tuesday that the country’s history should be studied “through the lens of interference and foreign influence,” according to the Telegram channel Ostorozhno, Novosti.
Speaking at a session…
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Hungary’s parliament has approved withdrawal from the ICC
Hungary’s parliament has approved a bill to withdraw the country from the International Criminal Court (ICC), the vote was broadcast on the legislature’s official website.
Before the final vote, MPs from the…
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Putin ‘Not Interested At All’ In Ukraine Cease-Fire, Lithuanian Foreign Minister Tells RFE/RL
PRAGUE — Is Russian President Vladimir Putin really ready to commit to a cease-fire in the war against Ukraine? Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kestutis Budrys doesn’t think so.
Speaking in an interview with RFE/RL, Budrys said that, from what we…
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The Run-Up To The NATO Summit
Welcome to Wider Europe, RFE/RL’s newsletter focusing on the key issues concerning the European Union, NATO, and other institutions and their relationships with the Western Balkans and Europe’s Eastern neighborhoods.
I’m RFE/RL Europe Editor…
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Wildfires in Zabaikalsky Region Inch Closer to Capital City
Wildfires in Siberia’s Zabaikalsky region are approaching the city of Chita, where residents are reporting smoke and flames on the outskirts as firefighters battle strong winds and dry conditions.
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Putin Not Interested At All In Ceasefire
Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kestutis Budrys has cast doubts on whether the Russian President Vladimir Putin is ready to halt the Ukraine war anytime soon. In an interview with RFE/RL on May 19, the minister also explained why Vilnius is taking…
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EU leaders ‘stunned’ by Trump’s words after conversation with Putin
European Union leaders were “stunned” by US President Donald Trump’s remarks after a phone call with Russian leader Vladimir Putin, the Financial Times reported.
“Trump also said that immediately after…
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Russia Releases Greek-Owned Tanker After Brief Detention – Estonian Media
Russia released a Greek-owned oil tanker detained in its territorial waters on Sunday after leaving an Estonian port, Estonian public broadcaster ERR reported Tuesday.
The Liberia-flagged Green…
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New anti-Russian sanctions ‘less likely than ever’
The possibility of new anti-Russian sanctions after a telephone conversation between White House chief Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin looks “less likely than ever”, The Times writes.
The…
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Trump made a series of statements on Ukraine after his phone call with Putin
US President Donald Trump, after a conversation with Russian leader Vladimir Putin, has rejected speculation that the United States is moving away from negotiations on Ukraine. This was reported by the White House…
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