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Russian navy evacuates second key base this year
Russia is moving vessels from its naval base in Syria amid the escalating insurgency against Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, it has been…
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Russian money ‘not our business’, says StanChart CEO Bill Winters, as bank doubles down on wealth management
The bank aims to attract US$200 billion in new assets over the next five years, expand relationship-manager team by 50% by 2028 STANDARD…
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Danish brewer Carlsberg sells Russian business
Danish brewer Carlsberg announced on Tuesday (Dec 3) an agreement to sell its shares in its Russian unit, a day after President Vladimir…
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Russian tourist dies after being swept away by massive wave while doing yoga in Thailand
A Russian tourist visiting Koh Samui, Thailand, died after she was swept away by a massive wave on Friday as she was doing yoga on a rock…
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North Macedonia arrests man suspected of intending to join Russian army and fight in Ukraine
SKOPJE, North Macedonia (AP) — Police in North Macedonia have arrested a Macedonian national suspected of intending to join the Russian…
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Russian police raid Moscow nightclubs in LGBTQ+ crackdown
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian police raided several bars and nightclubs across Moscow on Saturday as part of the government’s crackdown on “LGBTQ+…
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Ruble 'panic attack'—Putin faces gloomy Russian headlines
Russian newspapers responded with a mixture of shock and outrage on Thursday after the value of the ruble fell below 114 to the dollar on…
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Russian lawyer handed 7-year prison term for speaking out against the Ukraine war on social media
TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — A court in Russia on Thursday convicted a prominent lawyer and sentenced him to seven years in prison for speaking…
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EU working on new Russian sanctions package
A new EU sanctions package against Russia, including measures that would target Chinese-based companies producing drones for Russia's war…
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Russian hypermarkets struggle as online sales soar
In November 2024, Russia’s retail market continues to undergo a significant transformation, shaped by the rapid growth of e-commerce and…
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Russian deserter reveals war secrets of guarding nuclear base
On the day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, Anton says the nuclear weapons base he was serving at was put on…
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A Russian charged with sending video of military equipment to Ukraine gets 14 years in prison
MOSCOW (AP) — A Russian man was convicted and sentenced to 14 years in prison Monday after being found guilty of high treason for a video…
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North Korean troops deployed to new Russian frontline region
North Korean troops have been deployed to a new Russian frontline region, a Ukrainian official said Friday. On October 23, U.S. officials…
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Russian military says new missile can hit targets across Europe
The Russian military says that the new medium-range missile it fired at the Ukrainian city of Dnipro can hit targets across Europe. "Based…
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Ryan Borgwardt, man who faked death, makes video confirming he's alive
Wisconsin authorities shared a video Thursday from Ryan Borgwardt, the married father of three accused of faking his death and fleeing to…
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Debbie Wasserman Schultz Sparks Outrage after Claiming Trump's Pick for Intelligence Chief Tulsi Gabbard Is 'Likely Russian Asset'
Debbie Wasserman Schultz sparked outrage on Friday among Tulsi Gabbard's supporters after labeling her a "likely Russian asset." Gabbard,…
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UN concerned about increasing Russian drone attacks in Ukraine
The United Nations says the Russian military is increasingly attacking Ukraine's civilian population and energy infrastructure with…
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Russian drone attack on Odessa kills one as NATO urges more aid
A massive Russian drone attack on the Ukrainian port city of Odessa on Thursday evening left one woman dead and at least two injured,…
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A Russian man stands treason trial on charges he filmed military equipment for Ukraine
MOSCOW (AP) — A Russian man faced trial on Thursday on charges of high treason for a video he had allegedly sent to Ukraine's security…
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NATO chief calls for more support for Ukraine amid Russian pressure
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on Tuesday called for stronger support for Ukraine as Russian pressure intensifies on the country's…
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Russian troops continue attacks in eastern Ukraine
The Russian military has once again tried to break through the Ukrainian lines of defence around the town of Kurakhove on the edge of…
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As Russian forces close in on Kurakhove, hundreds of residents remain in the front-line city
KURAKHOVE, Ukraine (AP) — Set on Ukraine's eastern front, Kurakhove is surrounded on three sides, with Russian forces just under 2 miles…
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Russian drone attack kills woman and injures 13 in Odessa
One woman was killed and 13 other people injured, including two children, in a Russian drone attack on the Ukrainian port city of Odessa…
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Map shows Russian jet sending North Korean troops to Ukraine war front line
A Russian air force jet was tracked making a brief stop in North Korea late last week, likely tied to the recent deployments of North…