Category: 1. Russia
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Ukraine Opens Investigation Into Navalny Ally Volkov Over Allegations of ‘Justifying’ Russian Invasion
Ukrainian state prosecutors have confirmed they are investigating Russian anti-corruption campaigner Leonid Volkov, the former aide of the late opposition activist Alexei Navalny, following allegations that he “justified” the…
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Japan and the Philippines have strengthened defence cooperation amid tensions with China – AP
Japan and the Philippines have signed a new defence agreement providing for duty-free supplies of ammunition, fuel and food during joint military exercises, the Associated Press (AP) reported.
According to the…
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Ukrainians are prepared to relinquish territory for peace – NYT
Ukrainian citizens are prepared to relinquish territory in exchange for a long-term truce due to the lack of electricity in the country. This was reported in The New York Times (NYT).
“This year, Russian…
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Putin Holds First Talks With Iranian, Israeli Leaders Amid Mass Protests and U.S. Threats
President Vladimir Putin spoke with the leaders of Iran and Israel on Friday, marking his first public reaction to the latest tensions in the Middle East amid swelling protests across Iran and threats by U.S. President Donald Trump to…
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Krasnodar Mayor Approves Construction of Orthodox Church Despite Public Opposition
The mayor of the southern city of Krasnodar has signed off on plans to build an Orthodox church on the grounds of a riverside park despite opposition from some locals, who previously asked the Kremlin to block the project.
An estimated…
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Denmark has officially rejected US claims to Greenland – Bloomberg
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has stated her intention to resist attempts by the United States to establish control over Greenland, Bloomberg reported.
According to the agency, the meeting between…
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Parallel Auto Imports to Russia Fall, but Experts Predict Structural Change
Alternative Car Imports to Russia Decline as Market Structure Shifts
Last year, the volume of passenger cars imported into Russia through alternative channels declined. Experts agree on the reasons behind the downturn but…
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Ukrainian Drone Slams Into Ryazan Apartment Building, Injuring 2
Two people were injured after a Ukrainian drone crashed into a high-rise apartment building in the city of Ryazan, local authorities said Friday morning.
Ryazan region Governor Pavel Malkov, describing the incident as a “terrorist…
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Ukraine’s air defence is unable to cope with Russian missiles – Berliner Zeitung
Russian strikes on Ukraine’s infrastructure have been highly effective, and the Ukrainian Armed Forces’ air defence systems are no longer able to cope with them, Austrian Army Colonel Markus Reissner said in an…
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