The Belarusian opposition celebrated a win over the weekend as 14 political prisoners were unexpectedly freed, including Siarhei Tsikhanouski, the husband of exiled former presidential candidate Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya. The prisoner release came…
Category: 1. Russia
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Russia’s receding river How the Volga’s falling water level is reshaping life along its shores — Meduza
In the spring of 2025, the Volga River — Russia’s largest shipping artery — became alarmingly shallow. The low water level is likely to have far-reaching effects across the Volga basin, worsening pollution in the river and its tributaries,…
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Former NATO Military Committee chair says ‘small Russian attack’ on Estonia wouldn’t trigger immediate armed response by alliance — Meduza
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization’s collective defense principle wouldn’t necessarily trigger an immediate armed response in the event of a “small attack” by Russia against a member like Estonia, Admiral Rob Bauer, former Chair of…
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Hungary and Slovakia opposed the adoption of the 18th package of anti-Russian sanctions
At a meeting of EU foreign ministers in Brussels, Hungary and Slovakia opposed the adoption of the 18th package of anti-Russian sanctions. This was announced by Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign…
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The EU may impose sanctions against Israel – Bild
The European Union may impose economic sanctions against Israel or cancel customs privileges in connection with accusations that the country is violating human rights. This was reported by Bild.

The newspaper says…
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EU may re–impose sanctions against Iran
The head of diplomacy of the European Union, Kaya Kallas, did not rule out that the EU could restore sanctions against Iran in the event of a lack of progress in negotiations on Tehran’s nuclear program.

“Within…
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ICC Urged to Investigate Wagner’s Promotion of Atrocities in Africa – AP
A confidential legal report accusing the Wagner mercenary group of committing war crimes by sharing footage of apparent atrocities in Africa has been submitted to the International Criminal Court (ICC), the Associated Press reported…
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Trump slams former Russian president’s ‘N word’ nuclear threats following U.S. airstrikes on Iran — Meduza
On Monday, June 23, U.S. President Donald Trump responded to Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev’s warning from a day earlier that “a number of countries are ready to directly supply Iran with their own nuclear…
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EU allocates €24.8bn to Ukraine in 2025, but Kiev demands more
Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjártó has said that the EU leadership has allocated €24.8bn to Ukraine this year, but the Kiev regime is demanding more money.

‘We have made it clear that we will not allow…
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Russian Investigators Conclude Crocus Terror Probe, Claim Attack Was Carried Out ‘in Ukraine’s Interests’
Russian law enforcement authorities on Monday announced the completion of their investigation into last year’s deadly concert hall attack near Moscow, claiming it was carried out “in the…
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