A court in Russia’s Altai region has sentenced journalist Maria Ponomarenko to one year and 10 months for allegedly assaulting prison staff, according to RusNews, the outlet where she previously worked.
Ponomarenko was already serving a six-year…
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Trade war snowballs as Trump threatens EU and Canada with even bigger tariffs – POLITICO
“This is the beginning of Liberation Day in America,” Trump said at the White House, even though the measures are likely to drive up vehicle prices. “We’re going to take back just some of the money that has been taken from us,” he…
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Rubio says Russia seeks SWIFT access; E.U. says full withdrawal from Ukraine must come first — Meduza
Russia’s conditions for a ceasefire in the Black Sea include lifting certain European Union sanctions, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Wednesday during a press conference with Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness.
“After our meeting…
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Trump has threatened the EU and Canada with more duties
US President Donald Trump has threatened to impose more duties on the European Union and Canada if their co-operation is aimed at hurting Washington.
“If the EU decides to co-operate with Canada to economically…
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France and Britain mull plans to deploy troops to assist with Ukraine-Russia peace deal
PARIS (AP) — France and Britain will continue to forge ahead with plans to deploy troops in Ukraine to secure an eventual peace deal with Russia but only some other nations want to take part, French President Emmanuel…
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How social mobility can boost Europe’s economy
A just and inclusive society has long been a strength of European countries. The continent is a world leader in advancing social imperatives such as gender equality and, historically, socioeconomic mobility. Yet progress on the latter has…
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Italy’s Giorgia Meloni rejects ‘childish’ choice between Trump and Europe
Giorgia Meloni has dismissed the idea that Italy will have to choose sides between the US and Europe as “childish” and “superficial”, insisting she would do whatever is necessary to defend her country’s interests.
In her first interview…
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North Korea sent 3,000 more troops to Russia, according to South’s assessment
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea sent around 3,000 additional troops to Russia in January and February in continued support for Russian President Vladimir Putin’s war on Ukraine, South Korea’s…
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France’s Macron says not all European countries agree on force for Ukraine | News
France’s Macron floats idea of a ‘reassurance force’ while UK’s Starmer accuses Russia of ‘playing games’.
Ukraine’s allies from across Europe did not all agree on the proposed deployment of troops in the country to back up an…
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