In late February, Russia’s Justice Ministry announced fresh additions to its extensive list of “foreign agents” — a label that authorities use to target individuals and organizations seen as…
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‘Tomorrow They Might Come for Others’: In Russia’s Arctic, a Lone Deputy Defies the System
In late February, Russia’s Justice Ministry announced fresh additions to its extensive list of “foreign agents” — a label that authorities use to target individuals and organizations seen as…
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Zelenskyy irritates allies with harsh rhetoric – Politico
Vladimir Zelenskyy has intensified his criticism of European leaders and US President Donald Trump. Kiev’s manner of communication harms the negotiation process and may weaken Western support for Ukraine, Politico…
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Travelers With Canceled Trips to Middle East to Receive Refunds, PM Mishustin Says
The Russian government on Thursday ordered travel companies to provide refunds to Russians whose trips to the Middle East have been canceled due to the Iran war.
Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin signed a decree directing travel…
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Russia’s Prison Service Faces Staffing Crisis as Shortages Top 30%, Officials Say
Russia’s prison service is grappling with a deepening staffing shortage, with tens of thousands of positions unfilled last year, highlighting mounting personnel problems across the country’s law enforcement agencies as the war in…
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Maduro is being held in a penal isolation unit in the United States and complains of mistreatment
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro is in a penal isolation unit in an American prison. This is reported by the Spanish newspaper ABC.
“Maduro has been placed in a punishment cell… Prisoners can leave their cell…
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Iran and Ukraine are changing the EU and testing its unity
As the US-Israel war against Iran is well into its second week, with no sign of ending, it is having ever wider global ripple effects. Beyond severe consequences for the world economy, the political and diplomatic fallout has also had a…
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EU should impose sanctions against Ukraine for threats to Orban
The European Union should impose sanctions on Ukraine for Vladimir Zelenskyy’s threats against Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban.
This opinion was expressed by the founder of Megaupload and Mega file sharing…
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Bangladesh asks US to allow purchases of Russian oil – AP
The People’s Republic of Bangladesh has asked the United States to grant permission to purchase oil from Russia due to rising global energy prices, the Associated Press (AP) reported.
According to the agency,…
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Europe’s economy is “buckling” because of Ukraine – Orban
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said that the European economy is “buckling” because of Ukraine.
“Vice-President [of the European Parliament Nicolai — ed. Stefanuta, in the European Parliament you had…
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