Blinken says China helping fuel Russian threat to Ukraine: The US Secretary of State was speaking to the BBC at the end of a three-day trip to China.
bbc.com/news/world-asia-china-68905475
Arrest of Russian defence minister's deputy may be strike by rival 'clan': Sergei Shoigu, Russia's defence minister, has tried to send a "business as usual" ...
reuters.com/world/europe/arrest-russian-defence-ministers-deputy-may-be-strike-by-rival-clan-2024-04-26/
UK freezes London property linked to Putin ally after ICIJ report - ICIJ: Since Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, the U.K. government has faced criticism for ...
icij.org/investigations/pandora-papers/uk-freezes-london-property-linked-to-putin-ally-after-icij-report/
Quick Glance: Freezing of London Property Following ICIJ Report
- Roughly a week after the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists revealed that the London townhouse remained untouched by sanctions against the high-ranking Kremlin official, U.K. authorities froze Igor Komarov's property.
- In February, the ongoing connection between Komarov and the townhouse in Herbert Crescent - a prime location in Central London - was highlighted. The property was acquired in 2007 for over $16.5 million through a British Virgin Islands-based shell company under his control.
- Instead of directly listing Komarov, a trust was indicated as the beneficial owner of the BVI company, Wastom Holdings Ltd., in the submissions under the U.K.'s Register of Overseas Entities.
- It is suggested that the British Government should now disclose details about trusts overseeing properties directly or through companies. This transparency measure would aid in uncovering assets owned by Putin's associates and corrupt individuals, leaving them no refuge.
Ukraine pulls US-provided Abrams tanks from the front lines over Russian drone threats
apnews.com/article/ukraine-russia-war-abrams-tanks-19d71475d427875653a2130063a8fb7a
India receives oil cargo in Russian SCF tanker after brief halt, sources say: A ship controlled by U.S.-sanctioned Russian shipping giant Sovcomflot (SCF) ...
reuters.com/markets/commodities/india-receives-oil-cargo-russian-scf-tanker-after-brief-halt-sources-say-2024-04-26/
EU Weighs Sanctions on Russian LNG Projects, Transshipments: The European Union is discussing with member states proposals to sanction key Russian liquefied ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-25/eu-weighs-sanctions-on-russian-lng-projects-transshipments
Putin announces plans to visit China in May: Russian President Vladimir Putin said he plans to visit China in May, in what could become the first foreign trip ...
apnews.com/article/putin-visit-china-ukraine-war-97c6790d093ecfe1234044841b462a78
Exchange of blows at Illner: Amann to Chrupalla: "Should stick the Russian flag on yourself"
n-tv.de/politik/Amann-zu-Chrupalla-Sollten-sich-russische-Fahne-ankleben-article24902328.html
Quick Glance: Clash over AfD's Corruption Allegations
- Despite corruption allegations, the AfD stands by its EU lead candidates, sparking a heated debate on 'Maybrit Illner.'
- Concerns arise over potential bribery involving Krah and Bystron, despite no legal guilt being proven.
- Internal distancing within the AfD and criticism of a lack of transparency regarding the candidates ensue.
- The discussion concludes with the possibility of the AfD's list changes for the European elections being invalidated.
Putin confirms he will visit China in May: The Russian president previously visited China last October to attend the Belt and Road Forum in Beijing.
kyivindependent.com/putin-to-visit-china-in-may/
Romanian Orthodox Church welcomes Moldovan priests wanting to join: Romania's Orthodox Church says it will keep welcoming priests bolting from Moldova's ...
reuters.com/world/europe/romanian-orthodox-church-welcomes-moldovan-priests-wanting-join-2024-04-25/
Quick Glance: Romanian Orthodox Church Embraces Moldovan Priests
- A growing conflict within Moldova's Orthodox community between the churches affiliated with the Russian Orthodox Patriarchate and the Romanian Church reflects the divided opinion among parishioners.
- Over 60 priests have switched from the Moscow-linked church to the Romanian Church since last year, aligning with Moldova's pro-European authorities' goal to join the European Union by 2030.
- The pressure to choose between the two rival churches highlights Moldova's tumultuous history, having been part of the Russian Empire, Soviet Union, and 'Greater Romania' in the past.
- While the Romanian Church continues to welcome Moldovan priests and establish new churches, the Moldova Metropolis has defrocked priests joining the rival church and urges them to return.
Construction boss accused of bribing Russian minister as scandal widens: A third man has been detained in a bribery investigation centering on Deputy Russian ...
nbcnews.com/news/world/russia-corruption-scandal-deputy-defense-minister-timur-ivanov-fomin-rcna149298
Quick Glance: Detention of Russia's Deputy Defense Minister on Suspicion of High Treason
- Timur Ivanov, Russia's deputy defense minister, is suspected of high treason and bribery, facing a possible 15-year sentence.
- Ivanov's arrest sparked speculation about a potential purge within Moscow's elite circle, especially given his close relationships with Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu and Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov.
- Independent Russian media outlets report corruption allegations against Ivanov and his family, stemming from kickbacks on ministry-related contracts.
- Ivanov is also alleged to have profited from construction projects in the Ukrainian city of Mariupol, which fell under Moscow's control after a prolonged siege. His arrest came shortly after a meeting with Shoigu and other defense ministry officials.
Zelenskyy blasts Russian nuclear risks on Chernobyl anniversary: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned on Friday that Russia’s capture of a major ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2024/04/26/zelenskyy-blasts-russian-nuclear-risks-on-chernobyl-anniversary
Reuters World News: Blinken in China, Trump immunity, Haiti violence and Russian censors
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LIVE: Russian cosmonauts step out of the ISS for a spacewalk: Reuters Live on X (Twitter)
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Chechnya: Is "Putin's Bloodhound" Kadyrov Dying?: According to media reports, Chechen ruler Ramzan Kadyrov is seriously ill. The Kremlin is dealing with his ...
zdf.de/nachrichten/politik/ausland/kadyrow-putin-krank-tod-tschetschenien-100.html
Quick Glance: Ramsan Kadyrow: Rumors of Illness and Political Implications
- Speculation around Ramsan Kadyrow's health raises concerns as he is a key ally of Putin in the Ukraine conflict.
- Kadyrow and Putin share a long history dating back to the Second Chechen War.
- Kadyrow faces allegations of corruption and authoritarianism, while playing a crucial role in the Ukraine conflict.
- Kadyrow's health could destabilize the power structure in Chechnya, given his regime's strong reliance on him personally.
abortion - the Soviet and Russian means of family planning: Russia is losing people - also because of the war in Ukraine. Putin wants women to have eight ...
nzz.ch/feuilleton/abtreibung-das-sowjetische-und-russische-mittel-der-familienplanung-ld.1826567
Germany Supports Swedish Push for EU Ban of Russian LNG: Just days after Swedish calls to sanction imports of Russian liquefied natural gas ...
highnorthnews.com/en/germany-supports-swedish-push-eu-ban-russian-lng
Russia Reduces LNG Forecasts As Western Sanctions Delay Arctic Projects: The latest Russian forecasts for liquefied natural gas suggest that officials do not ...
highnorthnews.com/en/russia-reduces-lng-forecasts-western-sanctions-delay-arctic-projects
Russia would lose a war with NATO, Poland warns: “It is not we, the West, who should fear a clash with Putin, but the other way around ...
politico.eu/article/russia-would-lose-in-a-war-with-nato-polish-fm-warns/
Quick Glance: Poland's Assertive Stance in Europe Amid Russian Threat
- Poland's foreign minister urged NATO to increase defense readiness and expressed the desire for central decision-making in the EU amidst the Ukraine conflict.
- Sikorski highlighted the benefits of EU membership and emphasized Poland's goal to be part of the countries shaping Europe, not defending against it.
- He praised French President Macron's support for Ukraine and called for more military aid from Paris, while condemning Russia's attempts to create conflict between Poland and Ukraine.
- Sikorski underlined the West's superiority in case of a Russian attack and criticized the previous government's policies, aiming to restore Poland's international standing and democratic norms.
Russian Soldiers Have Killed Over 100 People Since Returning from Ukraine – Vyorstka
themoscowtimes.com/2024/04/25/russian-soldiers-have-killed-over-100-people-since-returning-from-ukraine-vyorstka-a84959
India Grants Marine Insurance Approval for Russian Firms: India has granted marine insurance approval to four Russian firms, adding impetus to Moscow’s efforts ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-25/india-grants-marine-insurance-approval-for-russian-firms
Poland’s foreign minister says Putin should fear a war with NATO: In a speech Thursday, Poland’s Foreign Minister, Radoslaw Sikorski said Russian President ...
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German spycatchers raise game against China and Russia: Recent arrests only ‘tip of the iceberg’, with hundreds more operatives believed to be ‘up to mischief’ ...
ft.com/content/4ec876e4-95d8-4590-9776-5788f43710f7
Two Killed in Ukrainian Attacks — Russian Officials: Russian officials said on Friday that Ukrainian bombardments had left two people dead in separate attacks on ...
themoscowtimes.com/2024/04/26/two-killed-in-ukrainian-attacks-russian-officials-a84969
Who owns Immanuel Kant?: Putin's prey philosopher: Russia's ruler calls Kant his favorite philosopher. Chancellor Scholz replies: Anyone who wages a ...
spiegel.de/ausland/olaf-scholz-nimmt-den-philosophen-immanuel-kant-gegen-wladimir-putin-in-schutz-in-kaliningrad-gilt-kant-als-beute-a-0b79bab7-3f4e-4c44-90b5-5d51c1ade37f
Quick Glance: Putinism and Kant's Legacy: Russia's Interpretive Battle
- Chancellor Scholz counters Putin's appropriation of Kant as his favorite philosopher.
- Governor Alichanow of Kaliningrad declares Kant as a 'Russian trophy' in the cognitive war.
- The revision of Kant's legacy by Putin supporters demonstrates ideological clarity.
- Scholz emphasizes Kant's thoughts on Eternal Peace regarding the situation in Ukraine.
“Georgia is not ready to become an EU member”: protests under the spy law continue
berliner-zeitung.de/politik-gesellschaft/geopolitik/georgien-ist-nicht-bereit-eu-mitglied-zu-werden-proteste-nach-agentengesetz-dauern-an-li.2208550
Lukashenko says several dozen Russian nuclear weapons have been deployed in Belarus
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2024/04/25/lukashenko-says-several-dozen-russian-nuclear-weapons-have-been-deployed-in-belarus
🔊 What you need to know today:
-Blinken visits China, warns Beijing over Russia support
-US Supreme Court hears Trump’s immunity case
-Gang violence spreads as ...
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Russia | Putin Builds More Weapons Than He Needs in Ukraine: Why?: The German Defense Minister sees signs that the Russian economy is producing more weapons than ...
t-online.de/nachrichten/ukraine/id_100393432/russland-putin-baut-mehr-waffen-als-er-in-der-ukraine-braucht-warum-.html
Russian media claims server and storage supply has returned to pre-sanctions levels despite ongoing restrictions
tomshardware.com/tech-industry/russian-media-claims-server-and-storage-supply-has-returned-to-pre-sanctions-levels-despite-ongoing-restrictions
US preparing to announce $6B in weapons contracts for Ukraine: The package could be finalized and announced as soon as Friday, and will include Patriot systems.
politico.com/news/2024/04/25/us-weapons-contract-ukraine-00154450
Quick Glance: US Readies Announcement of $6B Weapons Contracts for Ukraine
- The U.S. is finalizing one of its largest military aid packages for Ukraine, set to include contracts worth up to $6 billion for weapons and equipment for Kyiv's forces.
- The equipment, including ammunition for High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems and National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile Systems, is not expected to arrive in Ukraine for several years as the funds are allocated under the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative.
- Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is likely to announce the new aid during a virtual meeting on Friday of the over 50 nations that make up the Ukraine Defense Contact Group.
- The immediate aid and long-range missiles follow a similar move by the U.K. and France, who have also ramped up their support for Ukraine.
Ukraine, Russia exchange fire, at least seven dead: MOSCOW: Ukrainian and Russian forces exchanged drone and artillery fire on Thursday ...
arabnews.com/node/2499171/world
Is China truly a neutral party when it comes to Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine?
Not according to the US Ambassador to NATO ... Show more www.politico.eu/article/us-accuses-china-backing-russias-invasion-of-ukraine/
Exclusive: China harbors ship tied to North Korea-Russia arms transfers, satellite images show
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Ukraine pulls Abrams tanks from front due to Russia drone tactics: US: Masses of drones over Ukraine have restrict the movement of Ukraine's US-supplied Abrams ...
businessinsider.com/ukraine-pulls-abrams-tanks-from-front-over-russia-drone-tactics-2024-4
Nicaragua's genocide lawsuit: Is Putin behind it?: Nicaragua's lawsuit against Germany at the International Court of Justice could lead to Russia ...
t-online.de/nachrichten/ausland/internationale-politik/id_100393548/nicaraguas-voelkermord-klage-steckt-putin-dahinter-.html
Ukraine war in the live ticker: +++ 13:59 Moscow: Train with Western weapons on board bombed +++
n-tv.de/politik/13-59-Moskau-Zug-mit-westlichen-Waffen-an-Bord-bombardiert--article23143824.html
Russia says will target NATO nuclear weapons in Poland if they are deployed : Russia will make NATO nuclear weapons in Poland one of its primary targets if they ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2024/04/25/russia-says-will-target-nato-nuclear-weapons-in-poland-if-they-are-deployed-
Reuters World News: Blinken in China, Trump immunity, Haiti violence and Russian censors
reuters.com/podcasts/podcast-blinken-china-trump-immunity-haiti-violence-russian-censors-2024-04-25/
Ukraine welcomes delayed US aid but few say they expect Russia’s defeat: Experts say the $61bn package will replenish military stocks but won’t help Kyiv’s ...
aljazeera.com/features/2024/4/25/ukrainians-welcome-delayed-us-aid-but-doubt-it-signals-russias-defeat
Siberian Teen Jailed 3.5 Years for Anti-War Posts, Graffiti: A teenager from the Siberian city of Chita has been sentenced to 3.5 years in prison for anti-war ...
themoscowtimes.com/2024/04/25/siberian-teen-jailed-35-years-for-anti-war-posts-graffiti-a84960
Putin "is up to something": Pistorius warns against arming Russia: Ukraine has long suffered from a lack of ammunition. Now the USA is supplying long-range ...
n-tv.de/mediathek/videos/politik/Pistorius-warnt-vor-Aufruestung-Russlands-article24899865.html
EU weighs sanctions on Russian liquefied natural gas: Brussels hasn’t yet gone after Moscow’s gas sector.
politico.eu/article/eu-weighs-sanctions-on-russian-liquefied-natural-gas/
Russian missile damages civilian, railway infrastructure in Ukraine's Cherkasy region, air force says
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Lithuania ridicules Belarusian claim of thwarted drone attack: Major Gintautas Ciunis, a representative of the Strategic Communications Department of the ...
kyivindependent.com/lithuania-ridicules-belarusian-claim-of-drone-attack/
Russia vetoes US-backed UN resolution to ban nuclear weapons in space: Russia on Wednesday vetoed a United Nations resolution that would ban the use of nuclear ...
cnn.com/2024/04/25/world/russia-veto-un-space-nuclear-weapons-intl-hnk/
Biden needs to give Putin something to worry about: Anything would be more persuasive than Biden’s “don’t.”
thehill.com/opinion/national-security/4618266-biden-needs-to-give-putin-something-to-worry-about/
Chinese military officials met US and Russian naval officials this week: Senior Chinese military officials held separate meetings with U.S. and Russian naval ...
reuters.com/world/china/chinese-military-officials-met-us-russian-naval-officials-this-week-2024-04-25/
Ukraine Drone Kills 2 in Frontline Region, Russian Official Says: A senior Russian proxy official in the occupied Ukrainian region of Zaporizhzhia said Thursday ...
themoscowtimes.com/2024/04/25/ukraine-drone-kills-2-in-frontline-region-russian-official-says-a84953
US secretly sent long-range missiles to Ukraine to use against Russian invaders: Officials
abcnews.go.com/Politics/us-secretly-long-range-missiles-ukraine-russian-invaders/story
Quick Glance: USA Provides Ukraine with Long-Range ATACMS Missiles
- The USA delivered short-range ATACMS missiles with extended range to Ukraine to protect the country.
- The delivery was discreet, part of an aid package to maintain Ukraine's operational security.
- The USA previously provided ATACMS missiles with a range of 165 km last year, now supplying missiles with up to 300 km range.
- Germany rejects providing the Taurus missile while the USA offers extensive aid to Ukraine.
Has Germany’s far-right AfD become a gateway for Chinese and Russian spies?: The arrest this week of an aide to the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD)'s ...
france24.com/en/europe/20240426-has-germany-s-far-right-afd-become-a-gateway-for-chinese-and-russian-spies
A Russian Orthodox priest who took part in services for Navalny is suspended by the patriarch
apnews.com/article/russia-alexei-navalny-priest-funeral-addfb4062cf811c980aacd0221600cdf
Russian President #VladimirPutin announces plans to visit China in May
Sign of deepening relationship between Russia and China?
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Kim Jong Un Tests New North Korea Rockets to Strike Seoul, Perhaps Sell to Putin: Leader Kim Jong Un oversaw tests of a new North Korean rocket system that could ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-26/kim-jong-un-tests-new-rockets-to-strike-seoul-and-perhaps-sell-to-putin
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The US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said the outright seizure of Russian assets is justifiable but is only one possibility ...
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Here’s How U.S. Aid to Ukraine Might Help on the Battlefield: Weapons from the support package, considered “a lifeline” for Ukraine’s military ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/24/world/europe/ukraine-aid-senate.html
Quick Glance: Biden signs Comprehensive Military Aid Package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan
- President Biden announces the signing of a substantial $95 billion military assistance package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, with a significant portion of the funds directed towards Ukraine.
- Despite initial resistance from Republicans in Congress, Biden has signed the aid package, highlighting the reinforcement of allies and ensuring prompt deliveries to Ukraine.
- The assistance for Ukraine includes weapons and military equipment valued at around $1 billion, encompassing artillery shells and air defense missiles.
- Military analysts do not foresee significant changes on the frontlines in eastern Ukraine, while the US support aims to aid Ukraine in operations in southern Ukraine, particularly focusing on Crimea and the Black Sea.
Advance by Putin allies: Alexander Lukashenko sees time ripe for peace talks: The Belarusian president calls for peace talks in the Ukraine war. Most recently ...
kleinezeitung.at/politik/aussenpolitik/18403468/lukaschenko-sieht-zeit-reif-fuer-friedensgespraeche
Russian Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Planning To Fight for Kyiv: Russia on Thursday handed a long jail term to a Siberian man accused of state treason and ...
themoscowtimes.com/2024/04/25/russian-man-sentenced-to-10-years-for-planning-to-fight-for-kyiv-a84955
NATO starts deploying troops as Russia races to win: NATO is starting to deploy combat troops to Ukraine. Soldiers from Poland, France, the UK ...
asiatimes.com/2024/04/nato-starts-deploying-troops-as-russia-races-to-win/
Russian media reports fire at oil production facility in Omsk
kyivindependent.com/russian-media-reports-fire-at-oil-production-facility-in-omsk/
🇵🇱 👏 Poland provided US$9 billion in aid to Ukraine since Russia's full-scale invasion started www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/25/7452941/
Russian air attack injures seven in Kharkiv region: Local official: A Russian air attack on Ukraine’s northeastern Kharkiv region on Thursday hit an area close ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2024/04/25/russian-air-attack-injures-seven-in-kharkiv-region-local-official
Ukraine's obsolete S-200 missile systems reportedly back on track to hit Russian targets
kyivindependent.com/ukraines-obsolete-s-200-missile-systems-reportedly-back-on-track-to-hit-russian-targets/
Russian programmers play 'cat and mouse' game to outsmart censors: When Antony Rudkovsky was about 15, he began to teach himself how to build virtual private ...
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Money laundering: EU Parliament bans cash payments over 10,000 euros: The EU Parliament has declared war on money laundering: the new rules also affect Russian ...
faz.net/aktuell/wirtschaft/mehr-wirtschaft/geldwaesche-eu-parlament-verbietet-barzahlungen-ueber-10-000-euro-19676676.html
Oligarch sanction setbacks are no big deal, Brussels says: A string of EU court judgements overruling asset freezes on Russian businessmen doesn't upend the ...
euronews.com/my-europe/2024/04/26/eu-ukraine-russia-oligarch-sanction-setbacks-no-big-deal-brussels-says
Gravitas | S-500: Russia's new-generation air defence system : Russia's Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu has said that Russian forces will be receiving ...
wionews.com/videos/gravitas-s-500-russias-new-generation-air-defence-system-715018
Ukrainian long-range suicide drone crashes in Russia: A Ukrainian E-300 Enterprise fixed-wing long-range drone reportedly crashed in Russia ...
defence-blog.com/ukrainian-long-range-suicide-drone-crashes-in-russia/
‘Our artillery is starving:’ Ukraine holds its breath as US set to approve $60bn of military aid
cnn.com/2024/04/22/europe/ukraine-awaits-us-military-aid-intl-cmd/
Quick Glance: State Customs Service: Polish Protesters Cease Border Blockade
- The blockade by Polish protesters at the Yahodyn-Dorohusk border crossing on the Polish-Ukrainian border was lifted by Ukraine's State Customs Service on April 22.
- Traffic flow in both directions was restored as of 1:40 p.m.
- As per Valentyna Chernysh, a representative of the customs office in Volyn Oblast, there were 400 trucks queued on the Polish side of the border, with an additional 140 in a digital queue.
- Despite a reduction in border blockades, the State Customs Service indicated on April 17 that Polish protesters intended to block the Korczowa-Krakovets border crossing for a two-day period.
Ukraine War: Putin keeps underestimating the West: For months, the Kremlin ruler appeared triumphant, as if he had already won in Ukraine. In fact ...
rnd.de/politik/ukraine-krieg-putin-unterschaetzt-den-westen-immer-wieder-ZBHO4SN2EFGPNJEENP4YER6CQM.html
Russia loses 950 soldiers and 31 artillery systems over past day: Ukrainian forces continue to inflict losses on Russian troops, and Russia has lost 950 soldiers ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/26/7453046/
Ukraine war: Kyiv uses longer-range US missiles for first time: Missiles secretly delivered this month have been used to strike Russian targets in Crimea ...
bbc.com/news/world-europe-68893196
Russia Denies Plans to Ban Passport Renewals Abroad: Russia on Thursday denied reports that it was considering barring its own citizens from renewing passports ...
themoscowtimes.com/2024/04/25/russia-denies-plans-to-ban-passport-renewals-abroad-a84958
Kharkiv's children continue education below ground amid Russian airstrikes: In recent weeks, Russia has ramped up its airstrikes on Kharkiv ...
pbs.org/newshour/show/kharkivs-children-continue-education-below-ground-amid-russian-airstrikes
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 792: As the war enters its 792nd day, these are the main developments.
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/26/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-792
Banishment of Russian in Latvia: Unhelpful for coexistence: In Latvia, basic knowledge of Latvian is mandatory. And Russian is banned from schools ...
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RFE/RL has been given exclusive access to a Ukrainian thermal power plant that was badly damaged after Russian missile attacks in late March ... Show more
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