On Wednesday, Russia and North Korea marked the start of construction of the first highway bridge connecting the two nations. In a teleconference with North Korean Cabinet Premier Pak Thae Song, Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin called the…
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Russian soldier opens fire on family in Kursk border town after end of Ukrainian occupation — Meduza
Earlier this week, a tragedy unfolded in Giryi, a small border town in Russia’s Kursk region recently retaken from Ukrainian forces after months of occupation. According to the outlet Pepel Media, a Russian soldier forced his way into a…
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Ukraine, U.S. Say Minerals Deal Ready as Suspense Lingers
The United States and Ukraine said Wednesday they could sign a long-anticipated minerals deal within the day, after last-minute concerns from Kyiv as it seeks long-term U.S. support.
President Donald Trump has demanded rights to…
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China is reshaping central Asia’s energy sector as Russian influence fades
China has been developing closer ties with countries in central Asia over recent years. Trade between China and the central Asia region grew to US$89 billion (£69 billion) in 2023, an increase of 27% on the previous year. Chinese trade rose…
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Tucker Carlson called Zelenskyy an enemy of the United States
American journalist Tucker Carlson called Volodymyr Zelenskyy an enemy of the United States. He said this in an interview with his colleague Megyn Kelly.

“Zelenskyy is an enemy of the United States, and his…
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China has removed five MEPs from its sanctions list
China has lifted sanctions on five MEPs, the EP said.

“The President of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola has notified the heads of the EP parliamentary factions of the decision of the Chinese authorities…
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Russia Slams France’s Accusations It Hacked Macron’s Campaign
Russia on Wednesday slammed what it called “unfounded accusations” by the French government that it hacked President Emmanuel Macron’s campaign in 2017.
“We strongly reject the unfounded accusations by…
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Russia Slams France’s Accusations of Hacking Macron’s Campaign
Russia on Wednesday slammed what it called “unfounded accusations” by the French government that it hacked President Emmanuel Macron’s campaign in 2017.
“We strongly reject the unfounded accusations by…
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The last remaining U.S.–Russia nuclear treaty expires in less than a year. A new arms race has already begun. — Meduza
Fifteen years ago, Russia and the United States signed the New START treaty to limit their nuclear arsenals. In 2021, Vladimir Putin and Joe Biden agreed to extend the agreement — but it’s now set to expire next year. Analysts and…
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Russia Says 288 Civilians Died in Ukraine’s Kursk Incursion
Russia on Wednesday said that 288 civilians were killed during Ukraine’s months-long incursion into the Kursk region, which Moscow claimed to have fully cleared of Kyiv’s forces over the weekend.
Kyiv…
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