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Gerhard Schröder and Vladimir Putin: A family dinner.: Bolshoi, a Christmas service, then to the Putins. Photographer Konrad Rufus Müller was there when Gerhard ...
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Gerhard Schröder rejects supervisory board post at Gazprom: Gerhard Schröder will not take a position on the Gazprom supervisory board. The SPD politician makes ...
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Gerhard Schröder and Vladimir Putin: A family dinner.: Bolshoi, a Christmas service, then to the Putins. Photographer Konrad Rufus Müller was there when Gerhard ...
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Gerhard Schröder rejects supervisory board post at Gazprom: Gerhard Schröder will not take a position on the Gazprom supervisory board. The SPD politician makes ...
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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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Moscow attack: Did Russia ignore US 'extremist' attacks warning?: The attack on a concert hall in Moscow raises difficult questions for Putin at a time of global ...
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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.
Half of Russian-made chips are defective: Baikal struggles to meet Russia's demand
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Controversial former Chancellor: Schröder does not want to be erased from SPD history
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Moscow attack: Russian court charges four men with act of terrorism: Suspects face a Moscow court accused of an act of terrorism at Crocus City Hall ...
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Latvia to auction Moscow House in Riga, proceeds will go to Ukraine: The Latvian government decided to auction off a land plot in the centre of Riga ...
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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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Schröder hopes that his good relationship with Putin could perhaps be helpful: “It is obvious that the war cannot end with a total defeat for one side or the ...
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With Patriotism as a Ruse, Putin Wages War Against Gay and Trans People: The battle against Ukraine, teamed with the rhetoric of religious conservatives in the ...
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Quick Glance: Putin's War on LGBTQ+ Community
- Putin criminalizes the LGBTQ+ community in Russia, equating them with extremist organizations.
- Law passed to ban all forms of gender-affirming care for transgender Russians.
- Russia suppresses transgender rights based on Western ideologies.
- Influence of Western religious forces on the repressive measures in Russia.
Kyiv endures 3rd bombardment in 5 days as Russia steps up attack on Ukraine: Russia launched missiles against Kyiv for the third time in five days Monday as ...
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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.
European Union pushes ahead with a plan to buy weapons for Ukraine with frozen Russian asset profits
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Quick Glance: Europe Considers Using Profits from Russian Assets to Arm Ukraine
- Following the freezing of over $300 billion in assets, European leaders may propose utilizing profits from immobilized assets to aid Ukraine.
- A proposal could offer about $3 billion annually for weapons to support Ukraine in battle as U.S. funding stalls and Ukraine faces desperation.
- Despite the potential aid for Ukraine, the proposal is viewed by some as not extraordinary but also not negligible.
- The debate on using frozen assets gains momentum as the EU grapples with how to address Russia's threat to global stability.
‘It Could Have Been Me’: Russians Mourn Victims of Deadly Concert Hall Attack: MOSCOW – Russians are mourning the victims of the attack on a popular live music ...
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Russia shuts down UN watchdog tracking North Korea sanctions: The group was investigating Russia's reported violations in using North Korean weapons in Ukraine.
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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."
Supply Chain Latest: China and Russia Shipping in the Red Sea: China and Russia, which might’ve thought their merchant fleets were safe sailing through the Red ...
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Russia vetoes UN resolution on North Korean sanction monitoring: Russia has vetoed a U.N. resolution, effectively abolishing the monitoring of U.N ...
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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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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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Attack in Moscow: suspects plead guilty: The four suspected perpetrators of the latest terrorist attack near Moscow have been brought before the magistrate ...
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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.
Doubts about IS confession letters: Moscow calls US reaction to attack premature: More than 90 people died in an attack near Moscow. The “Islamic State” has ...
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Macron says Islamists who hit Russia had tried to attack France: President Emmanuel Macron said on Monday that the gunmen who killed 137 people in a concert hall ...
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Quick Glance: Macron reveals origin of attackers in Russia
- President Emmanuel Macron disclosed the connection of the gunmen who killed 137 people in a concert hall outside Moscow to an Islamic State branch that had attempted to attack France in recent months.
- The increase in security alert level in France was emphasized due to the Islamic State claiming responsibility for the Moscow attack.
- Additional soldiers were announced to patrol sensitive sites in France and implement heightened security measures.
- France offered to enhance cooperation with Russian intelligence services to effectively combat groups targeting multiple countries.
Russia says it's hard to believe Islamic State could have launched Moscow attack: Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Wednesday that it ...
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Russia's FSB chief says U.S., Britain, Ukraine behind Moscow attack - TASS: The director of Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB), Alexander Bortnikov ...
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Russia executed Ukrainian POWs, UN report says: The United Nations issues damning report about conduct of Vladimir Putin’s troops in eastern Ukraine.
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Quick Glance: The remarkable evolution of ISIS-K's leader into a formidable group
- Sanaullah Ghafari, in his role as the leader of the Afghan branch of Islamic State, played a significant role in the transformation into an extremely menacing branch of the global Islamist network, capable of conducting operations far from their bases in the border regions of Afghanistan.
- The Islamic State claimed responsibility for the massacre at a concert hall near Moscow that resulted in the deaths of at least 137 people. U.S. officials indicated that the Afghan branch, Islamic State Khorasan (ISIS-K), was responsible.
- Ghafari has enhanced the group's strength through his firm ideology and notable attacks. He has made repeated attempts to target Russia in response to its involvement in the Syrian civil war, which contributed to defeating ISIS' regional operations.
- By using high-profile attacks as a tool for recruitment, the group has focused on ethnic Tajiks and Uzbeks in Central Asia. ISIS-K is planning to escalate its foreign operations, including attacks against the United States.
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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Poland on alert as western Ukraine, Kyiv hit by 'massive' Russian air attack: Ukraine's capital Kyiv and the western region of Lviv came under a "massive" ...
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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.
Lukashenko contradicts Putin, says Moscow terrorists were fleeing to Belarus, not Ukraine
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Quick Glance: Lukashenko Supervises Troops Near Lithuanian Border
- During a meeting of the Supreme State Council of the Russia-Belarus Union State in Saint Petersburg, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko inspected a tank battalion near the Lithuanian border and directed that any 'provocation' there must be met with force, as reported by a Telegram channel close to his administration on Tuesday.
- Emphasizing the need to 'publicly stop any provocation', Lukashenko highlighted that 'any violation of the state border must be decisively countered'.
- The deteriorating relations between Lithuania, a member of the European Union and NATO, and Minsk have been attributed to Lithuania's support for the opposition in Belarus.
Putin Says 'Radical Islamists' Behind Moscow Concert Attack: President Vladimir Putin on Monday night said for the first time that "radical Islamists" were ...
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Quick Glance: Putin Blames Radical Islamists for Moscow Concert Hall Attack
- Russian President Vladimir Putin states for the first time that 'radical Islamists' were behind the attack on a concert hall outside Moscow, suggesting Ukraine was also somehow involved.
- During Friday's attack, camouflaged gunmen stormed into Crocus City Hall, opened fire on concert-goers, and set the building ablaze, resulting in at least 137 deaths.
- Putin did not mention the ISIL (ISIS) affiliate that claimed responsibility for the attack. The Islamic State in Khorasan Province has repeatedly claimed responsibility since Friday, with affiliated media channels releasing graphic videos of the attackers.
- Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov declined to assign blame and refused to comment on reports that the US warned Moscow authorities on March 7 about a possible attack, citing confidentiality of such intelligence.
Putin Vows Retribution for 'Barbaric' Moscow Attack: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday called an attack on a concert hall that killed more than 100 a ...
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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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Moscow terror attack: Russia’s FSB chief alleges US, UK involvement; eighth suspect appears in court
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Russian FSB says US, UK and Ukraine behind Moscow attack: The director of Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB), Alexander Bortnikov, said on Tuesday that the ...
euronews.com/2024/03/26/russian-fsb-says-us-uk-and-ukraine-behind-moscow-attack
Moscow shooting poses awkward questions for Russia's intelligence agencies: Russia's security state has been ruthlessly effective at detaining Vladimir Putin's ...
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Russia Arrests Concert Hall Attack ‘Financier,’ Claims Ukraine Link: Russian authorities have arrested a suspected “financier” of last week’s deadly concert hall ...
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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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Western leaders denounce Putin's election 'victory,' fall short of refusing to recognize results
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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.
The True Direct Cost of Oil Sanctions on Russia’s Exports: How much are western sanctions targeting Russia’s petroleum-export machine really hurting Moscow?
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Russia blames Ukraine, the West over Moscow concert hall attack: Russia on Tuesday sought to shift blame for the Moscow concert hall attack onto Ukraine and its ...
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Russia's Spy Chief Visited North Korea for Security Talks – State Media: Russia's spy chief visited Pyongyang earlier this week to discuss security cooperation ...
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Russia extends arrest of US reporter Evan Gershkovich. He has already spent nearly a year in jail
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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.
Moscow attack: Central Asian migrants on high alert in Russia: Migrants in Russia reported an uptick in xenophobia after Moscow said Tajiks were behind last ...
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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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Exclusive: Russia's Kuibyshev oil refinery at a standstill after drone attack last week
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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.
Western troops in Ukraine ‘bring the risk of a world war,’ Hungary’s top diplomat tells Russian media
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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.
Samsung Pay to Stop Supporting Russia’s Mir Card: Russia’s Mir payment system will no longer be available on Samsung’s mobile payment service starting next week ...
themoscowtimes.com/2024/03/27/samsung-pay-to-stop-supporting-russias-mir-card-a84645
Islamic State Group Claims Russia Gun Attack: The Islamic State group claimed responsibility for a gun attack on a Moscow concert hall on Friday ...
themoscowtimes.com/2024/03/23/islamic-state-group-claims-russia-gun-attack-a84583
Stock Markets Today: Moscow attack, Bond markets, Luxury demand, FX jawboning: Get up to speed with what the markets are monitoring
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Ukraine’s Drones Threaten Russian Oil Industry With Refinery Strikes: Ukraine’s fight against Russia’s invasion has entered a new phase, pitting homegrown drone ...
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Russia says it is hard to believe Islamic State could have launched Moscow attack
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Quick Glance: Russia Casts Doubt on ISIS Attack in Moscow
- Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said it was 'extremely hard to believe' that the Islamic State would have had the capacity to launch an attack on a Moscow concert hall that killed at least 143 people.
- Zakharova reiterated Moscow's claims, lacking evidence, that Ukraine was behind the attack on the Crocus City Hall, the deadliest in Russia in 20 years.
- The director of Russia's FSB security agency stated on Tuesday that he believed Ukraine, the United States, and Britain were involved in the Moscow attack.
- The head of Ukraine's Main Intelligence Directorate, Kyrylo Budanov, stated at a security conference in Kyiv that he believed Russian authorities had known about preparations for a major attack since at least mid-February.
Russia extends detention of US reporter Evan Gershkovich after a year in jail: 32-year-old US citizen is being held at Moscow’s Lefortovo prison ...
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Terror in Moscow and a false Ukraine trail: Putin exposes himself: The Kremlin is trying to distract attention from its failure in the fight against terror and ...
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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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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 ...
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Quick Glance: Fatal Russian Assaults on Ukraine and Appeal for Arms
- Russia targets areas in eastern and southern Ukraine in response to deadly bombings in the Russian border regions.
- At least three individuals lost their lives in the Russian assaults in northeastern and southern Ukraine, prompting Kyiv to request additional Patriot air defense systems.
- President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged Ukraine's allies to hasten the delivery of warplanes and Patriot air defense systems in light of the increased missile attacks.
Bloomberg: US and UK tracking $20 billion in crypto transfers to Russia: The U.S. and U.K. are investigating several cryptocurrency transactions valued at more ...
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Putin: "Radical Islamists" committed the attack: Vladimir Putin blames "radical Islamists" for the attack on a concert hall near Moscow that left 139 people dead ...
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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.
"He who sows terror will reap terror": SPD foreign policy expert Roth denies Russia's role as victim
spiegel.de/politik/spd-aussenpolitiker-roth-spricht-russland-opferrolle-ab-a-19649c04-88e7-4c86-a881-9a62365d315e
US, South Korea set up task force to block North Korea oil shipments: The United States and South Korea this week launched a new task force aimed at preventing ...
reuters.com/world/us-south-korea-set-up-task-force-block-north-korea-oil-shipments-2024-03-27/
Moscow Four arrest warrants issued - reports of torture: A court in Moscow has ordered the pre-trial detention of four suspects following the attack on the ...
de.euronews.com/2024/03/25/moskau-anschlag-verdaechtige
In Putin’s Russia, state violence is on full display: When the men accused of committing last week's terrorist attack in Moscow appeared in front of a ...
kyivindependent.com/in-putins-russia-state-violence-is-on-full-display/
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 ...
reut.rs/3x5MSm8
Moscow concert hall attack: Some families still wonder if their loved ones are alive
apnews.com/article/russia-moscow-krasnogorsk-gunmen-concert-hall-fire-b719cbe27d26207955fd423b1e3ddc68
Attack in Moscow: Terror suspect with traces of torture on trial: There are said to have been eleven suspects in the bloody terrorist attack in the Russian ...
t-online.de/nachrichten/ausland/krisen/id_100371458/angriff-in-moskau-terror-verdaechtige-mit-spuren-von-folter-vor-gericht.html
Nearly 100 people still missing after Moscow attack, Russian news site says: As many as 95 people are still missing after last week's attack near Moscow when ...
reuters.com/world/europe/nearly-100-people-still-missing-after-moscow-attack-russian-news-site-says-2024-03-27/
Moscow concert hall attack: Russia detains eighth suspect amid torture concerns : Russia on Tuesday (Mar 26) remanded to custody a Kyrgyzstan-born man suspected ...
wionews.com/world/moscow-concert-hall-attack-russia-detains-eighth-suspect-amid-torture-concerns-704641
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 ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-21/china-russia-reach-agreement-with-yemen-s-houthis-on-red-sea-ships
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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 ...
highnorthnews.com/en/russian-northern-fleet-new-acting-commander-and-several-new-submarines
Screams and gunshots: Witnesses report terror near Moscow: Russian police officers secure an area near Crocus City Hall on the western outskirts of Moscow.
morgenpost.de/politik/article241952196/Schreie-und-Schuesse-Zeugen-berichten-vom-Terror-bei-Moskau.html
Putin Wants To Blame Ukraine for Moscow Attack – Zelensky: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday accused Russia's Vladimir Putin of seeking to ...
themoscowtimes.com/2024/03/23/putin-wants-to-blame-ukraine-for-moscow-attack-zelensky-a84597
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 ...
de.euronews.com/2024/03/24/schock-und-trauer-in-russland-nach-uberfall-auf-rockkonzert
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