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Russia
19 days ago
The leaders of America, China and Russia scorn consensual politics. That is a mistake
Ukrainian strikes are inflicting pain deep inside Russia ⊖⊖
Our modelling suggests they are doing even more damage than commonly assumed
EU chief diplomat eyes sanctions on Russian metals, adding to pressure on Irish refinery ⊖
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a story from Politico EU ✅ › Politico EU
Kaja Kallas made the comments in Dublin — where the Irish are in the spotlight over a Limerick plant that ships the key ingredient for aluminum to Russia.
After Nagorno-Karabakh, Armenians vote for peace over nationalism ⊕
Nikol Pashinyan's victory suggests Russia's influence in the country is waning.
20 days ago
World Cup 2026 visa chaos: from referee Omar Artan to Iranian officials – who is affected? ⊕
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a story from The Guardian ⚠️ › International
Fifa has found its tournament squarely caught up in the second Trump administration’s aggressive border restrictions
For successive men’s World Cup tournaments Fifa has managed to bulldoze its way thr…
EU targets Russian economy and soldiers in newest sanction package ○
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a story from Politico EU ✅ › Politico EU
EU Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen said Russia’s economy was "slowing sharply" as she presented the bloc’s 21st sanctions package.
Driver Killed in Moscow Region Car Explosion Near Site of General’s Assassination ⊖⊖
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a story from The Moscow Times ✅ › The Moscow Times
The bombing follows a string of assassination plots inside Russia targeting military officials, pro-war figures and Ukrainian defectors since the 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
Russia’s Energy Ministry Admits Drone Attacks Behind Gasoline Shortages ⊕
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a story from The Moscow Times ✅ › The Moscow Times
Officials said they set up an “industry-wide task force” meant to ensure the “stable and efficient operation” of Russia’s energy sector.
EU quota system ‘could kill Ukrainian steel industry’, boss says ⊖⊖
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a story from The Guardian ⚠️ › International
Protectionist measures will deal blow to country’s budget as it defends itself against Russia, says Metinvest chief
New EU limits on steel imports could destroy Ukraine’s industry and deal a big blow …
‘They are isolated … they are alone’: Zelenskyy on Russia, Putin’s lies – and fighting back ⊖⊖
In a wide-ranging interview, an upbeat Ukrainian president also discusses Donald Trump, King Charles, and how Kyiv is prepared to share its experience of drone warfare with the west
Sitting down with …