US President Donald Trump’s pivot toward Russia amid its war in Ukraine has collided with the stance of Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s government, which has always shown unwavering support for Kyiv as well as loyalty to…
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United Russia Seeks to Curb Ukraine War Focus, Militant Rhetoric Ahead of WWII Victory Anniversary
The ruling United Russia party is working to rein in excessive focus on the war in Ukraine as it prepares for celebrations marking the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany in World War II, the Kommersant…
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Zelenskyy denies impact of US aid freeze on Kursk region operation
The freezing of US military aid to Ukraine from the US has not affected the AFU operation in Kursk region, Vladimir Zelenskyy has said.
‘I would not say that the freeze affected the operation in Kursk region,’…
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EU tourists cancelling trips to the US because of Trump’s actions
Tourists from the EU countries are cancelling trips to the US because of the policies of US leader Donald Trump, The Independent newspaper writes, citing European travel agencies.
The publication notes that among…
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Russian strike on Ukraine’s Sumy injures 28 and damages school, apartment buildings — Meduza
Russian forces carried out a missile strike on the Ukrainian city of Sumy on Monday, the regional military administration reported.
According to local authorities, the attack hit residential buildings and civilian infrastructure, including a…
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Talks between the Russian and American delegations began in Riyadh
Al Arabiya TV channel reported that talks between representatives of Russia and the United States are taking place in Riyadh.
According to the TV channel, the expert meeting of ‘technical teams’ is in a closed…
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Trial Begins for Former Russian Deputy Defense Minister Accused of Embezzlement
Former deputy defense minister Timur Ivanov appeared in court Monday for the start of a high-profile embezzlement trial that could result in him spending years behind bars.
Ivanov, 49, who oversaw Russian military construction…
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Journalist Ponomarenko’s Last Word in Court: ‘I’ve Never Seen as Much Violence as I Have in Jail’
Jailed Russian journalist Maria Ponomarenko delivered her final word in court on Monday, accusing the penitentiary system of abuse and violence as prosecutors seek to sentence her for allegedly assaulting prison guards.
Ponomarenko,…
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Journalists report first known combat death of Russian soldier born in 2007 — Meduza
The first known death of a Russian soldier born in 2007 was reported on social media last week, according to the independent outlet Mediazona.
Alexander Petlinsky, a student at Chelyabinsk Medical College who was born on January 31, 2007, was…
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Analysts Skeptical Over Cease-Fire Talks As Russia Targets Kharkiv Region
Analysts and a Ukrainian lawmaker say they’re pessimistic about the prospects for a breakthrough in negotiations over a cease-fire between Russia and Ukraine. US officials are holding talks with Ukrainian representatives in the Saudi capital,…
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