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Russia to expel 10 US diplomats in response to US sanctions | Joe Biden News
Russia has responded in kind to a barrage of new sanctions by the United States, saying it would expel 10…
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Asia
Ukraine may seek nuclear weapons if left out of NATO: Diplomat | Conflict News
A Ukrainian diplomat has reportedly warned Kyiv may be forced to acquire nuclear weapons to safeguard the country’s security if…
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Middle East
Russia to close parts of Black Sea near Crimea for six months | Crimea News
Ukraine and the EU condemn Russia’s decision to restrict the navigation of foreign military and official ships. Russia will restrict…
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Africa
US-funded broadcaster asks European court to block Russian fines | Freedom of the Press News
Moscow has moved to penalise Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty for failing to label its reports with the ‘foreign agent’ tag.…
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Europe
France slammed for deporting Chechen refugee to Russia despite risk of torture
France has been criticised for deporting Chechen refugee Magamoed Gadaev to Russia despite several court rulings saying he should not…
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Europe
Poland expels three Russian diplomats over ‘hostile actions’
Poland expelled on Thursday three Russian diplomats accused of “hostile actions,” the Polish Foreign Ministry said. The move comes after…
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Asia
US imposes new sanctions on Russia, expels diplomats | Joe Biden News
United States President Joe Biden has signed an executive order that imposes a slate of new sanctions against Russia, as…
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Asia
US cancels warships deployment to Black Sea: Turkish officials | Middle East News
Turkey said last week the US will send two warships to the Black Sea, a decision Russia called unfriendly provocation.…
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Latin America
Russian envoy says ‘there is no famine’ in North Korea | Europe News
The Russian ambassador in Pyongyang has described life as difficult in North Korea because of a halt in foreign trade…
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Asia
Russia seeking to ‘provoke’ Ukraine conflict, Germany says | Conflict News
For the second time in a week, Germany has raised concerns over Russia’s military build-up along its border with Ukraine,…
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Africa
Biden, Putin discuss future summit meeting in phone call | Russia News
Biden proposes summit with Putin in a third country to discuss full range of issues confronting US and Russia United…
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Latin America
Russia’s Navalny threatens to sue prison for withholding Quran | Prison News
Jailed Kremlin critic alleges prison officials are denying him access to the Muslim holy text and other books. Russian opposition…
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Africa
Is Russia moving towards war with Ukraine? | Russia News
Kyiv, Ukraine – Russia denies it wants war. Asked why it amassed 40,000 troops, armoured personnel carriers, tanks and artillery…
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Middle East
What is behind the growing tensions in Ukraine? | Russia News
Over the past few weeks, Russia has been amassing troops at the Ukrainian border, triggering alarm in Kyiv and European…
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Europe
Is eastern Ukraine slipping back into a full-blown war?
Tension is growing in eastern Ukraine where the army has been locked in a conflict with Russian-backed separatists for seven…
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Europe
Russian feminist artist on trial for alleged ‘pornography’
A Russian court on Monday opened the trial of a feminist activist and artist charged with disseminating pornography after she…
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Latin America
Ukraine says soldier killed in shelling by Russia-backed forces | Conflict News
Kyiv says another soldier seriously wounded by artillery fire by Russia-backed separatists in the east of the country. The Ukrainian…
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Africa
Ukraine turns to Turkey as Russia threatens full-scale war | Conflict News
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visited Istanbul over the weekend to mark the 10th anniversary of his country’s strategic partnership with…
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Asia
Erdogan urges end to Ukraine tension, offers Turkey’s support | Conflict News
Turkish president says tensions between Kyiv and Moscow over Donbass conflict have to be resolved through dialogue. Turkey’s President Recep…
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Africa
Ukraine rules out offensive against Russia-backed separatists | Conflict News
Meanwhile, Russia says it fears resumption of full-scale war in east Ukraine and could take steps to protect civilians. Ukraine…
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Europe
Ukraine: Merkel demands Russia withdraw troops near border
German Chancellor Angela Merkel called on Thursday for Russia to withdraw troops deployed along the Ukrainian border during a phone…
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Africa
Merkel urges Putin to pull troops back from Ukraine border | Conflict News
German Chancellor calls on the Kremlin to unwind military build-up ‘in order to de-escalate’ the situation in Donbas. German Chancellor…
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Middle East
Is Vladimir Putin a ‘president for life’?
The Russian president has signed laws that could keep him in office until 2036. Credit
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Features
What do Russians really think of Putin and Navalny? | Government News
As Vladimir Putin’s most outspoken domestic critic, Alexey Navalny, who is currently serving a two-year-and-eight-month sentence in a Russian prison…
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Africa
Jailed Kremlin critic Navalny loses sensation in hands: Lawyers | Vladimir Putin News
The Russian opposition leader’s health is deteriorating as he keeps up his hunger strike in prison, his lawyers say. The…
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Europe
Russian military presence expanding in the Arctic region, satellite images show
Russia is boosting its military efforts in the Arctic Circle in an effort to expand its presence in the polar…
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Asia
Afghanistan tops agenda of Russia-Pakistan talks in Islamabad | Politics News
Islamabad, Pakistan – Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov has met with his Pakistani counterpart Shah Mehmood Qureshi in the Pakistani…
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Asia
Russia may be ‘slowly’ killing Alexey Navalny: Amnesty | Human Rights News
Rights group says oppposition leader Alexey Navalny was being subjected to sleep deprivation and did not have access to a…
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Europe
Ukraine wants to speed up joining NATO to send ‘real signal to Russia’
Ukraine’s president wants to speed up the country’s path to NATO membership to send a “real signal to Russia”. Volodymyr…
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Asia
Russia ups security at Navalny prison ahead of planned protest | Politics News
Allies of the Kremlin critic, who claims to be on hunger strike, prepare to demonstrate over an alleged lack of…
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Europe
Russia extends slowdown of Twitter in crackdown on social media dissent
Russia communications watchdog has confirmed that the “slowdown” of Twitter in the country will be extended until May. Moscow has…
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Latin America
Alexey Navalny says continuing hunger strike despite cough, fever | Health News
Russian media report says opposition figure moved to sick ward with symptoms of a respiratory illness. Jailed Kremlin critic Alexey…
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Middle East
US asks Russia to explain ‘provocations’ on Ukraine border | Joe Biden News
The US State Department says there are ‘credible’ reports of Russian military movements bordering eastern Ukraine. The United States has…
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Europe
Putin signs law allowing him two more terms as Russia’s leader
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday signed a law allowing him to potentially hold onto power until 2036, a move…
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Asia
Putin signs law allowing him two more terms as Russia’s leader | Politics News
The legislation allows the 68-year-old Russian president the possibility to stay in power until 2036. Russian President Vladimir Putin has…
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Asia
Russia to investigate reported killing of child in Ukraine attack | Conflict News
Russian investigators say a five-year-old was killed during an assault by Ukrainian government forces. Russian investigators are probing the death…
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Europe
EU very worried over Russian military activity near Ukraine’s border
The European Union has expressed “great concern” over the movement of Russian military forces near the border with Ukraine. Josep…
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Middle East
What’s next for the seven-year war in eastern Ukraine?
There has been a sharp escalation in fighting and reports of a Russian troop build-up at the border. Credit
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Africa
Biden offers Ukraine’s Zelenskyy support amid Russia tensions | Conflict News
The phone call between Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and US President Joe Biden comes on the heels of Russia last…
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Africa
Russian court fines Twitter for failing to delete banned content | Social Media News
Ruling comes amid continuing push by Moscow to exert more influence over foreign social media platforms. A Russian court has…
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Middle East
Russia warns NATO against deploying troops to Ukraine | Conflict News
Moscow will act to ‘ensure its security’ if the alliance intervenes in the conflict, which has seen fresh fighting. Russia…
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Latin America
Ukraine accuses Russia of ‘muscle-flexing’ as tensions rise | Border Disputes News
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has accused Russia of whipping up tensions as NATO voiced concern about what it said was…
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Asia
OPEC+ agrees to up production with an eye towards summer rebound | Coronavirus pandemic News
Defying market expectations for the second time in less than a month, the group agreed to add more than two…
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Europe
Rome expels two Russian embassy officials and arrests Italian naval officer in espionage sting
Italy ordered two Russian Embassy officials expelled Wednesday and arrested an Italian Navy captain on spying charges after police caught…
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