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Stabs in the back and beatings: Freed Briton opens up about torture in Russian captivity
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3000 people demonstrate for opening of Nord Stream 2: 3000 people demonstrate for opening of Nord Stream 2 - Politics - DIE RHEINPFALZ
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Stabs in the back and beatings: Freed Briton opens up about torture in Russian captivity
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3000 people demonstrate for opening of Nord Stream 2: 3000 people demonstrate for opening of Nord Stream 2 - Politics - DIE RHEINPFALZ
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Trans darts player wins women's tournament - teammates resign: Noa-Lynn van Leuven has won darts tournaments against women and men within a week ...
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Good Friday in Frankfurt: Party despite the ban on dancing: The youth organizations of the SPD, the Greens and the FDP in Hesse are protesting against the ban on ...
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EU environmental rules: Farmers unload their anger - and manure - in Brussels: Burning tires and dumped horse manure: Farmers have given free rein to their anger ...
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Quick Glance: Path to EU Membership for Ukraine and Moldova
- The European Commission presented the negotiation framework for Ukraine and Moldova, awaiting approval from EU member states.
- EU enlargement is viewed as a lengthy process that must consider the Union's capacity to absorb new members.
- The Commission has outlined ideas for EU reform to accommodate additional members, focusing on the issue of unanimity in decision-making.
- Discussions on EU enlargement and governance reveal that reforms and admitting new countries into the EU pose a complex and challenging task.
NATO considers shooting down Russian missiles near its borders – Polish Foreign Ministry
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Quick Glance: NATO Considers Taking Action Against Russian Missile Threats - Polish Foreign Ministry
- An option being discussed involves NATO potentially taking action against Russian missiles heading towards the North Atlantic Alliance territory.
- The violation of Polish airspace by a Russian missile over the weekend was seen as a test of the strength and vigilance of the Polish Armed Forces, according to Poland's Deputy Foreign Minister Andrzej Shejna.
- Shejna emphasized the importance of Russia not imposing rules on the Alliance and stated that NATO will assert its position in resolving the conflict in Ukraine.
- Poland's Minister of National Defence, Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz, mentioned that Poland would have responded by downing the Russian missile if any indications pointed towards a target within Polish territory.
Russian Navy Enters Warship-Crowded Red Sea Amid Houthi Attacks: Russian warships from the Pacific Fleet have crossed the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait and entered the ...
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Austrian right-wing extremist: Martin Sellner receives entry ban: The Austrian right-wing extremist Martin Sellner is no longer allowed to enter Germany ...
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Quick Glance: Entry Ban for Martin Sellner in Germany
- The city of Potsdam has initiated an entry ban against far-right extremist Martin Sellner.
- The ban is due to reasons of public order and security and will last for three years.
- Sellner plans to legally challenge the entry ban as he is considered a key figure in the far-right Identitarian movement.
- Revelations about meetings with extremists sparked protests against the far-right and the AfD in Germany.
Putin says Russia will not attack NATO, but F-16s will be shot down in Ukraine: Russia has no designs on any NATO country and will not attack Poland ...
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Appeal to Rewe and Edeka: Ukrainian activists call for boycott of Milka products: Shortly before Easter, the Vitsche organization is demanding that major ...
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Quick Glance: Ukrainian Activists Demand Removal of Milka Products
- Ukrainian activists urge Rewe and Edeka to ban Milka chocolate from shelves.
- The letter from Vitsche organization criticizes Mondelez for its presence in the Russian market.
- The organization praises Rewe and Edeka for removing Russian products post Ukraine conflict.
- The NACP listed Mondelez as an "international promoter of war."
Russia Calls U.K. Courts ‘A Farce’ Over Assange Case: Russia called Britain's judiciary a "farce" Tuesday over its treatment of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange ...
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Quick Glance: Julian Assange: UK Court Delays US Extradition
- A British court ruled that Julian Assange cannot be extradited to the United States unless U.S. authorities guarantee he won't face the death penalty.
- Assange will remain in London's Belmarsh Prison as the legal battle continues.
- Judges emphasized the need for Assange to receive the same protections as a U.S. citizen and to be spared from the death penalty.
- The U.S. Justice Department declined to comment, while Assange's supporters argue for his rights as a journalist under the First Amendment.
Podcast series "Putin's Rise" - Episode 3: The return of terror and Putin's Ukraine complex
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Poland informs allies of Russian missile violating NATO border: Poland has informed NATO Allies of another incident of a Russian missile violating the Alliances ...
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Quick Glance: Poland's Response to Russian Missile Attack: Aircraft Mobilization
- In response to Russia's missile attack on Ukraine, the Operational Command of the Polish Armed Forces mobilized its own and allied aircraft on the night of 23-24 March.
- The Polish military observed intense military activity by the Russian Federation.
- It was noted that increased noise levels, particularly in the country's southeastern region, were expected due to the heightened activity of Polish and allied aircraft.
- During the night, 14 Russian Tu-95MS strategic bombers took off from Olenya airfield in Russia, initiating missile launches and air-raid alerts that lasted for two hours.
Moscow: suspects are presented in court: After the bloody attack on a concert hall in Moscow, Russian investigators quickly present four suspects ...
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Foreign firms' losses from exiting Russia top $107 billion: The corporate exodus from Russia since its 2022 invasion of Ukraine has cost foreign companies more ...
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Ukraine’s No. 2 City Hit by Guided Bomb as Russia Widens Strikes: Ukrainian authorities said the northeastern city of Kharkiv was hit with a guided bomb ...
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War in Ukraine: Latest Russian Barrage Targeted Underground Gas Storage: Russia struck an underground gas storage facility in western Ukraine during Sunday ...
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Terror attack in Moscow: Who are the perpetrators? Putin knows only one reaction: The shock after the terrorist attack in Moscow is huge in Moscow ...
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Russian missile headed for Ukraine briefly enters Polish airspace : The Kremlin has launched its third massive missile attack on Ukraine in the past four days.
euronews.com/2024/03/24/russian-missile-headed-for-ukraine-briefly-enters-polish-airspace
Quick Glance: 'Massive' Russian Air Attack Hits Ukraine and Kyiv; Poland Reports Airspace Violation
- Russia and Ukraine engaged in deadly aerial attacks, including the seizure of the Ukrainian village of Ivanivske by Russia.
- Kyiv and Lviv regions were attacked, with Poland raising its military readiness.
- No casualties or damage were reported, and the city's air defenses intercepted about a dozen missiles.
- The US and Poland demand explanations from Russia, while Ukraine targeted Russian ships in Crimea.
Attack on concert hall: Putin hints at Ukraine's involvement in the attack: In a TV address, Kremlin leader Putin calls the attack near Moscow a "barbaric act" ...
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Ukraine confirms striking 2 large Russian landing ships in occupied Crimea: Ukraine struck two Russian Ropucha-class landing ships, "Yamal" and ...
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Quick Glance: Ukraine strikes 2 major Russian landing ships in occupied Crimea
- On March 24, Ukraine's Armed Forces confirmed the attack on two Russian Ropucha-class landing ships, "Yamal" and "Azov", in occupied Crimea.
- The attack also targeted some Black Sea Fleet infrastructure in Crimea and a Russian military communication center.
- "Yamal" and "Azov" belong to the 197th Landing Ships Brigade of the Russian Black Sea Fleet and are actively used in the fleet's exercises and training.
- The Russian Defense Ministry has not issued any statements regarding Ukraine's reports on the successful attack.
Russia attacks Ukrainian electrical power facilities, including major hydroelectric plant
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Quick Glance: Russia Launches 'Largest' Attack on Energy
- Russia's 'largest' attack on Ukraine's energy infrastructure involved around 150 missiles and drones, resulting in two casualties.
- China's mediation attempts in the Ukraine conflict failed due to significant differences between Kyiv and Moscow.
- France and Germany announced ammunition production in Ukraine to support the country's armed forces.
- Germany and France reached a 'historic' breakthrough in developing the tank of the future, focusing on advanced technologies.
Ukraine's drone attacks: what the attacks on Russia's refineries are achieving: The Ukrainian drone attacks against Russian refineries are unpleasant for the ...
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Estonian prime minister says Putin is "afraid" of war with Nato: Kaja Kallas says Putin is "afraid" of a war with Nato in an interview with ...
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Quick Glance: Estonian PM: Putin Spreading Fear of NATO, Yet Afraid Himself
- Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas believes that Russian President Vladimir Putin is attempting to intimidate Western societies to deter their actions. However, it becomes apparent that Putin himself is hesitant about engaging in a war with NATO countries.
- Kallas expressed these views in an interview with the BBC.
- A recent classified analysis from German intelligence hints at Russia's possible military intentions towards NATO in the upcoming years starting from 2026. This analysis indicates that Russia is gearing up for a significant conflict with the West, as evidenced by the restructuring of its army, troop movements, and missile deployments in the western region of the country.
- Kallas emphasized the importance of taking Putin's threats seriously, despite his skill in instilling fear.
Paris 2024 Olympics: Russia & Belarus athletes will not be part of opening ceremony
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Quick Glance: IOC Excludes Russians from Olympic Parade
- Russian athletes are allowed to participate as neutral athletes at the Olympic Games in Paris, but are not permitted to attend the opening ceremony.
- Athletes from Russia and Belarus are also excluded from the opening parade due to the Russian war in Ukraine.
- Participants from these countries must compete under a neutral flag, are not allowed to display national symbols, and undergo strict scrutiny to ensure no connections to the army or security agencies.
- The Russian Olympic Committee is suspended, and Russian politicians and top sports officials have no access to the Olympic competitions.
Russian businesses get shut out from Microsoft cloud services at the end of this month – new EU sanctions come into effect
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Ukraine says it hit warship that Russia took from it in 2014 with a missile: Ukraine hit the Konstantin Olshansky landing ship, which Russia captured from ...
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Quick Glance: Ukrainian missile strike hits Russian warship and reconnaissance vessel, navy confirms
- A Ukrainian missile strike hit a Russian naval reconnaissance vessel and a large landing warship captured by Moscow from Kyiv during the annexation of Crimea in 2014, Ukraine's navy confirmed.
- The navy reported that the Konstantin Olshansky landing ship was hit by a Neptune anti-ship missile, sustaining damage being assessed by Kyiv.
- Ukrainian strikes on large landing ships created a shortage, leading the Russian navy to prepare the ship for use against Ukraine over the past year.
- The battle in the Black Sea is crucial for Ukraine, aiming to secure an export corridor for its goods despite Russian attempts to impose a de-facto sea blockade.
NBC News parts with Ronna McDaniel following internal backlash: Ronna McDaniel, the former chairwoman of the Republican National Committee ...
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Quick Glance: NBC ends association with former RNC head Ronna McDaniel
- NBC News severed ties with former Republican National Committee chief Ronna McDaniel on Tuesday, shortly after bringing her on board as a political contributor on air.
- The decision came in response to a strong backlash from some of the network's journalists and commentators.
- McDaniel learned about her job termination through media reports rather than directly from NBC.
- The hiring and subsequent swift termination of McDaniel sparked public protests within the NBC network and beyond.
Russian delegation visits Pyongyang to discuss cooperation against spying, KCNA says
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Russia faces challenges exporting oil as banks in China, UAE and Türkiye boost sanctions compliance requirements – Reuters
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"He who sows terror will reap terror": SPD foreign policy expert Roth denies Russia's role as victim
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Kyrgyzstan urges citizens to limit travel to Russia: Kyrgyzstan's foreign ministry has urged citizens of the Central Asian nation to put off unnecessary travel ...
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China, Russia Reach Agreement With Yemen’s Houthis on Red Sea Ships: The Yemen-based Houthis have told China and Russia their ships can sail through the Red Sea ...
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The Russian Northern Fleet: New Acting Commander and Several New Submarines: The Russian Northern Fleet has gained a new Acting Commander in Vice Admiral ...
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Screams and gunshots: Witnesses report terror near Moscow: Russian police officers secure an area near Crocus City Hall on the western outskirts of Moscow.
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Shock and grief in Russia after attack on rock concert: President Putin had ordered a national day of mourning on Sunday following the attack in Krasnogorsk ...
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'20 Days in Mariupol' wins Oscar for best documentary: A harrowing first-person account of the early days of Russia's invasion of Ukraine ...
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Quick Glance: '20 Days in Mariupol' Wins Oscar for Best Documentary
- Mstyslav Chernov's '20 Days in Mariupol,' a harrowing first-person account of the early days of Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022, won the best documentary Oscar on Sunday night.
- Chernov, photographer Evgeniy Maloletka, and producer Vasilisa Stepanenko arrived an hour before Russia began bombing the port city. Two weeks later, they were the last journalists working for an international outlet in the city, sending crucial dispatches to the outside world showing civilian casualties of all ages, the digging of mass graves, the bombing of a maternity hospital, and the sheer extent of the devastation.
- Chernov called on Russia to cease aggression in Ukraine and urged the release of hostages and civilians in their jails.
- The work of Chernov, Maloletka, Stepanenko, and Lori Hinnant won the 2023 Pulitzer Prize for public service and was prominently featured in a Pulitzer for breaking news photography that same year.
Terror attack near Moscow | Analysis: What are the consequences for us?: A terrorist attack shook Russia, the Islamic State has claimed responsibility ...
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Raiffeisen’s Plan to Repatriate Russia Cash Clears First Hurdle: The first part of a complex sequence of deals to repatriate Raiffeisen Bank International AG ...
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Russia: Ukraine war is also raging in Putin's country - Kremlin desperate: Paramilitary groups continue their fighting in Russia and continue to occupy Russian ...
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Quick Glance: Russia: War in Homeland - Kremlin in Desperation
- Paramilitary groups combat Russian army in Belgorod.
- Kremlin loses control over war narrative and battles against militias.
- Kremlin labels conflict as 'war' for first time and faces explanation dilemma.
- Moscow tries to mobilize patriotic sentiments in population.
Because of business in Russia: Berlin activists Vitsche call for Milka boycott: Because the Milka parent company continues to do business in Russia ...
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Sibir battalion claims to have raised flag in another Russian settlement: The Russian volunteer group Sibir (Siberian) Battalion has claimed to have raised flags ...
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Samsung Pay to drop Russian Mir payment card in April - Euromaidan Press: Joining Apple and Google, Samsung will sever support for Russia's Mir payment ...
euromaidanpress.com/2024/03/27/samsung-pay-to-drop-russian-mir-payment-card-in-april/
Exclusive: Russia's Kuibyshev oil refinery at a standstill after drone attack last week
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Brutal crackdown after attack: Kaim: Putin sees his pact with the Russians jeopardized
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"Balanced view": Weidel denies AfD's closeness to Putin: Pro-Kremlin statements by AfD politicians are not uncommon. Nevertheless, Alice Weidel says she cannot ...
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Putin accuses Kiev of involvement in attack on rock concert: President Putin declares that Ukraine opened an escape window for the Krasnogorsk attackers ...
de.euronews.com/2024/03/23/putin-unterstellt-kiew-verwicklung-in-anschlag-auf-rockkonzert
Federal President on the election in Russia: Steinmeier refrains from congratulating Putin
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Quick Glance: Putin revels in electoral victory amidst quiet protests
- Putin secures fifth term easily after suppressing opposition.
- Voters had virtually no choice in the election.
- Critics view the results as predetermined, Putin sees them as trust.
- Protests by the opposition, both in Russia and globally, are downplayed by Putin.
Interview: Putin, The Terror Attack, And The Threat Whose Name He 'Dare Not Speak'
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Russia Targets Top Wheat Trader With Plan to Curb Exports: Russia’s agriculture regulator has proposed cutting the export quota of a top grain trader ...
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Ukraine peace talks without Russia will fail, Kremlin spokesman says: Any global peace summit on Ukraine that excludes Russia is simply "absurd" and will fail ...
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Terror near Moscow: Why Putin names Kiev - and not IS: The terrorist group ISPK has claimed responsibility for the terrorist attack near Moscow ...
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Ukrainian Foreign Minister calls on West to provide Ukraine with air defence: Following Russias recent massive attacks on Ukraine, Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/03/26/7448159/
UK general admits military 'couldn't fight Russia for more than a couple of months'
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Germany to Speed Up Arms Purchases in Defense Industry Shake-Up: Germany plans to speed up the approval of weapons purchases and provide more planning certainty ...
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India's intervention made Putin abandon use of nuclear weapon in Ukraine: Report
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Russia adds 'LGBT movement' to 'terrorists and extremists' blacklist: Russia's financial watchdog said Friday it had added what it calls the "international LGBT ...
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Russian ambassador ignores summons to Polish ministry, says spokesperson: The Russian ambassador did not attend the foreign ministry in Warsaw despite being ...
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New evidence: Russia election allegedly the most rigged yet: According to a report, there has never been so much fraud in a presidential election in Russia as in ...
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IS claims responsibility for attack on concert in Moscow that left dozens dead: There was an attack in a concert hall in Russia's capital Moscow on Friday ...
de.euronews.com/2024/03/22/terrorangriff-in-russland-schusse-und-explosionen-in-konzertsaal-in-moskau
Russia extends detention of US reporter Gershkovich: Moscow court extends pre-trial jailing of WSJ journalist on espionage charges to more than a year.
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Quick Glance: Russian Court Extends WSJ Reporter Evan Gershkovich's Detention
- A Russian court extended Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich's pre-trial detention until at least June 30.
- He has been accused of "acting on the instructions of the American side" and collecting state secrets about the military.
- The Wall Street Journal Editor-in-Chief Emma Tucker believes their reporter will be eventually freed but highlights the complexity of the situation.
- Gershkovich is one of several high-profile U.S. citizens or dual nationals currently detained in Russia.
Ukraine war: Putin is in a tight spot after terror in Moscow: After the terrorist attack in Moscow, Vladimir Putin has to fight on another front ...
t-online.de/nachrichten/ausland/krisen/id_100372492/ukraine-krieg-putin-ist-nach-terror-in-moskau-in-der-zange.html
Australia, Britain call out China for Hong Kong, South China Sea and Russia support
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Quick Glance: Australia and Britain Condemn China's Actions in Hong Kong and South China Sea
- Australia and Britain criticized China for its actions in Hong Kong and the South China Sea, as well as its support of Russia.
- In a statement following a meeting where London and Canberra deepened their security ties, the two countries expressed concerns about security and rights in Hong Kong, as well as human rights abuses in China.
- The ministers also strongly criticized Russia's invasion of Ukraine and called on China to play a role in ending the conflict.
- They also warned of the potentially severe consequences of an Israeli ground invasion of Rafah in the Gaza Strip.
Never-before-seen data wiper may have been used by Russia against Ukraine: AcidRain, discovered in 2022, is tied to AcidPour. Both are attributed to Russia.
arstechnica.com/security/2024/03/never-before-seen-data-wiper-may-have-been-used-by-russia-against-ukraine/
Russia-Ukraine War: Russia targets Ukraine’s energy infrastructure in missile strikes
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US wants to recognise Russia as state sponsor of terrorism, claiming Putin illegitimate
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/03/18/7447041/
Strong global condemnation of the attack near Moscow: The attack near Moscow, which left many dead and injured, shocked the German government and numerous ...
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Russia: Putin now blames Islamists for the attack near Moscow after all: Russian President Vladimir Putin now sees Islamists as the culprits behind the attack ...
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Quick Glance: Putin Blames Islamists for Moscow Attack
- Russian President Putin attributes the Moscow terror attack to radical Islamists, maintaining suspicion of a 'Ukrainian trail'.
- Putin did not mention any connection to ISIS and questioned the perpetrators' motives during Ramadan.
- Ukraine refuted the accusations, while Western authorities hold the ISIS offshoot responsible for the attack.
- Russian judiciary detained three more suspects related to the Friday attack, including the four main perpetrators showing signs of torture.
Two arrested in Russia's first LGBTQ+ extremism case: It is the first criminal case of its kind since Russia outlawed the so-called "international LGBT" movement ...
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137 dead and 180 injured: Russia commemorates the victims of the attack: The Russian flags have been lowered to half-mast: On Sunday, Russia commemorated the ...
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Attack in the morning: Russia hits Kiev with a new missile attack - House damaged
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Quick Glance: Russia Targets Kyiv Causing Power Outages in Ukraine
- Putin's military chiefs launched missile strikes on Kyiv resulting in power outages in Ukraine.
- Seven people were injured in the attack with the Pecherskyi district being heavily affected.
- Over 30 missiles, including ballistic ones, were fired at and intercepted above the capital.
- Following attacks on Ukraine's power infrastructure, several regions are without electricity, but the situation is under control.
Czechs sanction Medvedchuk, website over pro-Russian EU political influence: The Czech government on Wednesday sanctioned two people including pro-Russian ...
reuters.com/world/europe/czechs-sanction-medvedchuk-website-over-pro-russian-eu-political-influence-2024-03-27/
Russia Says It Shot Down Ukraine Missiles Fired at Crimea: Russia said Saturday evening it had repulsed a barrage of Ukrainian missiles fired at the city of ...
themoscowtimes.com/2024/03/24/russia-says-it-shot-down-ukraine-missiles-fired-at-crimea-a84598
Three killed in Russian attacks on Ukraine as Kyiv calls for more weapons: Russia attacks areas in eastern and southern Ukraine in retaliation for fatal ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/3/27/three-killed-in-russian-attacks-on-ukraine-as-kyiv-calls-for-more-weapons
EU company helped Moscow with mass surveillance: In Moscow, protesters are arrested with the help of facial recognition. The software was trained using a ...
zdf.de/nachrichten/politik/ausland/russland-ueberwachung-gesichtserkennung-eu-firma-toloka-100.html
Russia Nationalized 15 Defense Firms Since 2023 – Top Prosecutor: The Russian government has seized 15 defense companies valued at some 333 billion rubles ($3 ...
themoscowtimes.com/2024/03/27/russia-nationalized-15-defense-firms-since-2023-top-prosecutor-a84644
Ukraine strikes oil refineries deep inside Russia: Kyiv aims to ‘deprive the enemy of resources and reduce the flow of oil money and fuel’
ft.com/content/4bd2b770-422b-45dc-b495-52a08e3e927d
🔊 Ten years ago Republican candidates were typically Russia hawks and proponents of free trade. Not anymore. Our politics and data team analyzed polling to ...
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Moldova expels Russian diplomat for organising "elections" in unrecognised Transnistria
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/03/19/7447140/
Russia’s ‘dark fleet’ rejects navigators for perilous Danish straits: Oil tankers decline to take onboard specialist pilots for narrow waterways
ft.com/content/e86f7d12-fc6b-4167-af72-f52f8f74778c
Quick Glance: China’s Steel Exports Surge Amid Economic Challenges
- Chinese steel exports are at an eight-year high due to a property crisis weakening domestic consumption and raising concerns of global oversupply.
- Analysts anticipate Chinese steel exports matching or surpassing last year's levels, potentially leading to price pressures in world markets.
- Rising export projections for China follow meetings where a less aggressive stimulus program was announced, impacting steel companies' strategies.
- Despite weaker domestic demand, external factors like easier monetary policy in developed markets could drive China's steel exports amid steady production.
US and Israel tensions rise over Gaza : Netanyahu has cancelled a high-level visit to the US to protest a UN Security Council decision calling for an immediate ...
euronews.com/2024/03/26/us-and-israel-tensions-rise-over-gaza
Quick Glance: UN Demand for Gaza Cease-Fire Sparks US-Israel Clash
- The UN Security Council demands a Gaza cease-fire, leading the US to abstain, causing tension with Israel.
- The resolution calls for hostage release without making it a condition for the Ramadan cease-fire.
- US abstains due to lack of Hamas condemnation, emphasizing the link between cease-fire and hostage release.
- Concerns raised over resolution's impact on negotiations and importance of a lasting cease-fire are highlighted.
Several injured as Russia targets Kyiv in missile attack, mayor says: Russia launched a missile attack on Kyiv, the Ukrainian capital, early on Thursday ...
france24.com/en/europe/20240321-several-injured-as-russia-targets-kyiv-in-missile-attack-mayor-says
Quick Glance: Russian Missile Attack Injures 10 in Kyiv
- Russian missiles struck Kyiv early Thursday, injuring at least 10 people and damaging several residential buildings and industrial facilities.
- Air defense systems in and around Kyiv reportedly intercepted about three dozen Russian missiles, including ballistic ones, according to Serhii Popko, head of the city military administration.
- Vitali Klitschko, Kyiv's mayor, reported impacts in various parts of the city causing fires and injuries. Ukrainian forces are struggling with shortages in troops and ammunition, hampering their ability to counter Russian assaults.
- Jake Sullivan, President Biden's national security adviser, visited Kyiv urging Republican lawmakers to release the blocked aid package for Ukraine. President Zelensky emphasized the urgent need for additional air defense systems to protect lives.
Olympics: Will Russian athletes compete at Paris 2024?: Russian and Belarusian athletes who have qualified for the Paris 2024 Olympics this summer will need to ...
reuters.com/sports/olympics-how-will-russian-athletes-be-cleared-compete-paris-2024-2024-03-22/
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