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geopolitics1 h ago

Foreign recruits face perilous gamble deserting Russia's army

Foreign nationals who joined Russia's army describe deception and misery, calling desertion a dangerous gamble. One man from Pakistan shared his negative experience.

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Russian Federation
business economy1 h ago

U.S. billionaire leads swap plan to buy Lukoil's overseas assets

Details developing.

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Russian Federation
geopolitics2 h ago

Poland reports Russian 'flashlight' provocation near Kaliningrad

Poland's Prime Minister stated that intelligence services received warnings of potential provocations near the Russian border. These incidents could involve diversionary acts or more serious actions.

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Russian Federation
geopolitics4 h ago

Pro-Kremlin activist calls for pizza ban in Russian schools

Vitaly Borodin urged Russian schools and universities to remove pizza from cafeteria menus. Borodin cited Italy's support for Ukraine as justification for the proposed ban.

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Russian Federation
geopolitics4 h ago

Kremlin discusses potential summit between Putin, Trump and Xi

Moscow is pursuing plans for a three-way meeting between the Russian, U.S., and Chinese leaders in China. The Kremlin said arrangements may be finalized in coming days.

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Russian Federation
geopolitics8 h ago

Ukrainian Drones Hit Russian Oil Refinery, Causing Power Outages

Ukrainian drones struck an oil refinery in Yaroslavl, Russia, wounding two workers. Power outages were also reported in Crimea following the incident.

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Russian Federation
geopolitics9 h ago

Russian bomb attack kills at least 31 in Zaporizhzhia

Russian forces bombed a school used as an aid distribution point in Komyshuvakha. At least 31 people were killed in the attack.

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Russian Federation
business economy1 d ago

Pharma giants paid millions to Russian distributors linked to fraud

Western pharmaceutical companies allegedly paid millions to Russian distributors involved in fraud. These payments reportedly funded a corruption scheme affecting drug prices.

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Russian Federation
infrastructure1 d ago

Putin Orders Data Centers to Reserve Capacity for IT Infrastructure

Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered private data centers to reserve 10% of their capacity. This move aims to support the nation's IT infrastructure.

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Russian Federation
geopolitics1 d ago

Russia formally withdraws from Council of Europe's anti-torture convention

Russia has officially withdrawn from the Council of Europe's convention against torture. The country had ratified the treaty in 1998.

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Russian Federation
business economy1 d ago

Market size, logistics cited for Fix Price Mongolia exit

Industry analysts suggest Mongolia's small market and logistical challenges impacted Fix Price's sustainability. These factors likely contributed to the retailer's departure.

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Russian Federation
geopolitics1 d ago

FSB Claims Ukraine Sent Explosive Drone Goggles

Russia's FSB claims Ukraine sent drone goggles rigged with explosives. The agency stated the devices were designed to detonate upon activation.

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Russian Federation
geopolitics1 d ago

Humanitarian operation in Oleshky concluded without violations

Moscow reported the humanitarian operation in Oleshky was successful. The operation reportedly achieved a high level of coordination among participants.

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Russian Federation
geopolitics1 d ago

Kremlin Downplays Resuming Ukraine Gas Shipments

The Kremlin has downplayed the prospect of resuming gas shipments to Europe via Ukraine. U.S. officials reportedly suggested the idea in September.

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Russian Federation
geopolitics1 d ago

Ukrainian drones strike Samara oil transport hub

Ukrainian drones targeted a major oil transport hub in Russia's Samara region. The facility, operated by Transneft, is crucial for crude oil distribution.

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Russian Federation
crime2 d ago

FSB detains minor over Moscow park attack threat

Russian security services arrested a minor following a credible threat of a mass casualty event in Moscow. The U.S. Embassy had issued an urgent security alert about the threat.

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Russian Federation
technology2 d ago

Hackers claim theft of 23 terabytes from Russian statistics agency

Cyberattackers claimed responsibility for a data breach of Rosstat involving 23 terabytes of information. The stolen data allegedly includes details on Russian losses in the Ukraine war.

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Russian Federation
geopolitics8 d ago

Russia sees no revival of Black Sea grain deal

A Russian diplomat stated there is no prospect of reviving the Black Sea Grain Deal. Turkey had been attempting to negotiate a maritime security agreement.

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Russian Federation
geopolitics8 d ago

Yandex Supercomputers Unaffected by Ukrainian Strikes

Yandex stated its three supercomputers were unharmed by Ukrainian strikes. The company confirmed they have been moved to more secure locations.

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Russian Federation
geopolitics8 d ago

Russia accuses Ukraine of strikes against Oleshky before ceasefire

Russia alleged that Ukraine launched strikes against Oleshky ahead of a proposed ceasefire. Ukraine had not immediately responded to the accusation.

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Russian Federation
crime8 d ago

Belgorod news outlet editor charged with justifying terrorism

Nikita Parmenov, chief editor of an independent Belgorod news outlet, has been charged with justifying terrorism. The accusations reportedly stem from statements supporting a paramilitary group.

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Russian Federation
geopolitics8 d ago

Russian Teenagers Fighting, Dying in Ukraine War

Russian soldiers who were teenagers at the start of the invasion are being killed in Ukraine. Many were still children when the full-scale conflict began.

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Russian Federation
crime8 d ago

Award-winning production designer dies after treason arrest

An award-winning production designer has died in a Moscow hospital following his arrest on treason charges. He was known for his work on the 2007 drama "Liquidation."

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Russian Federation
politics8 d ago

Kremlin hopes Serbia maintains ties after government change

Moscow expressed hope for continued constructive relations with Serbia. This comes after a student movement reportedly ousted the previous government.

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