Russia said Thursday that new U.S. sanctions on its oil industry risked hurting diplomatic efforts to end the Ukraine war, and that it had developed a “strong immunity” to them.
U.S. President…
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EU Unveils Sweeping Sanctions Targeting Russian Energy, Banks and Crypto
The European Union on Thursday imposed its 19th package of sanctions on Russia over the invasion of Ukraine, targeting Moscow’s key energy revenues, financial networks and technology supply chains.
The economic restrictions also extend…
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Russian Court Frees French Cyclist Arrested for Illegal Border Crossing
A Russian court on Thursday freed a French cyclist who was detained for more than seven weeks on suspicion of illegally crossing the border, despite finding him guilty of the charge.
Sofiane Sehili, 44, was arrested on the…
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Estonia will purchase South Korean Chunmoo missile systems
Estonia plans to strengthen its military capabilities by acquiring K239 Chunmoo missile systems from the Republic of Korea. The agreement was signed by Estonian Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur and South Korean Defense…
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Russia Can Strike Ukraine Harder After Trump Cancels Summit With Putin
Dmitry Medvedev, Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council, stated that because U.S. President Donald Trump canceled his upcoming meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, the Russian Armed Forces may now begin…
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Indian Refiners Move to Slash Russian Oil Imports After New Trump Sanctions – Reuters
India’s major refiners are preparing to sharply cut their purchases of Russian crude, following new U.S. sanctions targeting Moscow’s top energy producers, Reuters reported Thursday, citing…
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Massive Explosion at Plastic Plant in Chelyabinsk Region Kills at Least 12
At least 12 people have been killed and seven injured after a series of powerful explosions ripped through a plastics factory in the city of Kopeysk, located in the Chelyabinsk Region, late on the night of October 22. The…
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Spain will pay for the purchase of weapons from the US for Ukraine – El País
Spain will finance the purchase of American weapons for transfer to Ukraine, writes the newspaper El País.
According to the newspaper, after some hesitation, Madrid decided to join the PURL initiative, under…
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Russian Strikes Kill One, Damage Synagogue in Ukraine
Russian attacks overnight and into the early hours of Thursday killed one rescue worker in Ukraine, disrupted train services and damaged a synagogue, Ukrainian officials said.
AFP journalists in Kyiv heard air raid sirens and…
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Explosions and Drone Strikes Hit Russian Regions, Killing 12
A series of explosions and suspected drone strikes across multiple Russian regions overnight left at least 12 people dead and several others injured, officials and local media reported Thursday.
Chelyabinsk region Governor Alexei…
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