Thousands of protesters led by students marched in Belgrade on September 8 demanding Serbian authorities punish police officers for acts of violence against demonstrators during recent anti-government protests.
The protesters chanted slogans…
Category: 1. Russia
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China Eyes ‘Panda Bond’ Fundraising by Russian Energy Firms – FT
China is preparing to allow Russian energy companies to issue yuan-denominated bonds on its domestic market for the first time since 2017, the Financial Times reported Monday, citing two people…
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Ballistic Missile Used in Russian Attack on Kyiv Govt Building – Official
Russia used an Iskander ballistic missile in an attack that damaged a Ukrainian government building in Kyiv over the weekend, an official said Monday.
The head of the Ukrainian presidential administration, Andriy Yermak, said he…
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Ballistic Missile Used in Russian Attack on Ukrainian Government Building, Yermak Says
Russia used an Iskander ballistic missile in an attack that damaged a Ukrainian government building in Kyiv over the weekend, an official said Monday.
The head of the Ukrainian presidential administration, Andriy Yermak, said he…
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Estonia Slams New Russian Airspace Violation
Estonia’s Foreign Ministry on Monday said it had summoned the Russian Embassy’s charge d’affaires to lodge a protest after a Russian helicopter violated its airspace.
The Russian MI-8 aircraft entered…
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‘We bought it, might as well drink it’ By restricting weekday liquor sales to a two-hour window, Russia’s Vologda region hopes to curb alcoholism. Here’s how it’s working out.
In Russia’s Vologda region, weekday alcohol sales have been restricted since March 1: liquor may be bought only between noon and 2:00 p.m. The new dry law is the brainchild of eccentric Governor Georgy Filimonov, known as a protégé…
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The EC will present the 19th package of anti‑Russian sanctions by September 12 – Reuters
The European Commission (EC) will propose the 19th package of sanctions against Russia by September 12, 2025, writes Reuters, citing EU diplomats.
“The European Commission is expected to propose the 19th package…
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The head of the European Council called for tougher sanctions against countries that buy gas from Russia
At a press conference in Finland, the head of the European Council, Antonio Costa, called for tougher sanctions against countries that buy Russian gas and oil.
According to Antonio Costa, it is necessary to increase…
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Kremlin propagandist Margarita Simonyan announces surgery amid speculation about her future at RT — Meduza
Margarita Simonyan, the long-time editor-in-chief of the state-controlled broadcaster RT and the state-owned media group Rossiya Segodnya, may leave her post due to health issues. During a September 7 television appearance, she announced…
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The majority of Moldovans are against joining NATO
According to an opinion poll published by the Moldovan data collection and analysis company Date Inteligente (iData), 67.3% of Moldovans are against joining NATO and uniting with Romania.
According to iData, 23.4%…
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