Tag: Russia
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Turkey Blocks Discord Following Court Ruling Amid Controversy
Turkey has officially blocked access to the popular instant messaging platform Discord, citing a court decision after the company refused to comply with demands to share user information with the government. The move was confirmed on Wednesday by Turkish authorities. Discord, headquartered in San Francisco, responded to reports that its services were being blocked in…
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Historic Prisoner Swap Secures Release of Three Americans from Russia
After months of intricate negotiations involving more than six countries and two dozen prisoners, the Biden administration announced on Thursday the successful release of three American citizens from Russia. Among those freed are Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, Marine veteran Paul Whelan, and Russian-American radio journalist Alsu Kurmasheva. The three are expected to return…
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ICC Issues Arrest Warrants for Former Russian Defence Minister and General Staff Chief
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for former Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu and Chief of the General Staff Valery Gerasimov. They are accused of international crimes, war crimes, and crimes against humanity. The court’s decision, announced on Tuesday, cites their alleged responsibility for directing attacks on civilian objects and causing excessive…
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Putin’s Visit to North Korea Marks a New Era in Bilateral Relations
In a significant diplomatic move, Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed his appreciation for North Korea’s support during a rare visit to meet leader Kim Jong Un in Pyongyang. This visit underscores the evolving relationship between the two nations amid global tensions. “Relations between our countries are entering a new era of blossoming, which cannot be…
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ISIS-K Claims Responsibility for Moscow Concert Hall Attack
ISIS-K, a branch of the Islamic State group, has claimed responsibility for a shooting rampage that resulted in the deaths of 115 people at a concert hall near Moscow. The Kremlin has reported the arrest of 11 individuals, including four suspected gunmen, in connection with the attack. According to the Kremlin, FSB security service chief…
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Russia Launches Massive Aerial Assault on Ukraine, Leaving Dozens Dead and Buildings Damaged
Russia has launched 122 missiles and a score of drones against Ukrainian targets, officials say, killing at least 20 civilians across the country in what an air force official says is the biggest aerial barrage of the war. The Ukrainian air force intercepted most of the ballistic and cruise missiles and the Shahed-type drones overnight,…
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Finland Closes Border Crossings Amid Accusations of Russian Facilitation of Migrant Flow
In response to a surge in undocumented migrants entering Finland, the country has decided to close four crossing points on its long border with Russia.
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Unrest Erupts at Russian Airport Over Arrival of Israeli Refugees
Tensions Flare as Crowds Gather at Makhachkala Airport