Siberian journalist and activist Maria Ponomarenko, who is serving a six-year jail sentence for speaking out against the war in Ukraine, was sentenced Thursday to an additional year and 10 months for…
Category: 1. Russia
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In the EU, they excluded the easing of anti-Russian sanctions
In the European Union ruled out a decision on easing sanctions against Russia before they expire at the end of July 2025, Euractiv wrote.
“Nothing will change before the extension of sanctions [in July –…
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Panama is cancelling the registration of 128 vessels flying its flag due to sanctions
The Maritime Administration of Panama has decided to revoke the registration of 128 ships due to sanctions imposed by the United States and its allies.
This was reported by Bloomberg agency.
As noted by Director…
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Russian Passport Issuance Plummeted 45% in 2024
Russian immigration authorities issued fewer passports to foreign citizens last year than they have since at least 2020, the Kommersant business newspaper reported Thursday, citing Interior Ministry data.
Authorities granted 209,000…
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Four US military personnel killed in Lithuania
Four American soldiers have died during an exercise in Lithuania. This was reported by the Delfi news portal.
“Four foreign military men who disappeared during an exercise at the training range on Tuesday…
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Trump has stated that the U.S. needs Greenland
United States President Donald Trump, speaking to reporters in the Oval Office of the White House, said the country needs Greenland for national and international security.
“We need It. We have to have it….
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North Korea Sent More Troops and Weapons to Russia, South Korea’s Military Says
North Korea has deployed an additional 3,000 troops to Russia this year and continues to supply missiles, artillery and ammunition to support the Kremlin’s war against Ukraine, South Korea’s…
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US and Ukraine could sign metals deal next week
The USA and Ukraine may sign an agreement on economic cooperation in the field of rare-earth metals next week. This was announced by US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.
“We have handed [Kiev – ed.] the final…
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Number of foreigners obtaining Russian citizenship falls to five-year low — Meduza
Last year, 209,000 foreigners obtained Russian citizenship — the lowest number in the past five years, the Russian newspaper Kommersant reported on Thursday, citing Interior Ministry statistics. In 2023, the figure was 378,000, and in 2022, it…
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Russia and North Korea discuss possible visit by Kim Jong Un — Meduza
Russia and North Korea are in talks over a potential visit by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un to Russia, Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko told reporters.
“Just two weeks ago, during my visit to North Korea, we discussed this issue,”…
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