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EU tariffs on Russian grain imports to the EU will have little impact
The introduction on high tariffs on the import of Russian grain to the EU will have virtually no impact, as the volume of Russian grain arriving in the EU is so small and is not worth a lot of money.
Ahead of Moscow attack UN report warned of growing Islamic State recruitment in Central Asia
Terrorist group’s Afghanistan-based ISIS-K branch has built to size and sophistication that give “ability to project a threat into the region and beyond”, Security Council was told.
Russian politicians call for reinstatement of death penalty
Senior politicians in Russia are advocating for the reinstatement of the death penalty following the terrorist attack on Moscow’s Crocus City Hall on March 22.
Bulgaria moves closer to deal on selling Russian-made reactors to Ukraine
Reactors originally intended for Belene NPP project now likely to sold to Ukraine to compensate for loss of Zaporizhzhia NPP to Russia.
Almost 1.5mn Ukrainians plunged into darkness as Russia targets power infrastructure
Almost 1.5mn Ukrainians were plunged into darkness over the weekend as Russia continued what has been described as the biggest barrage of missile strikes against its energy infrastructure since the start of the war over two years ago.
Putin links Ukraine to Moscow terror attack
Speaking on March 23, 18 hours after the attack that killed at least 115 and wounded hundreds more, Putin stated that the gunmen responsible for the shooting had been caught, and claimed that they were in a car on the way to the Ukrainian border.
Russia to begin new mobilisation for siege of Kharkiv, say reports
Russia's Defence Ministry is reportedly gearing up for a significant escalation in the conflict in Ukraine, with plans to deploy an additional 300,000 troops, according to sources cited by the independent outlet Verstka.
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Ukraine’s power infrastructure in danger from Russian missile barrage
Ukraine suffered a second day of intense bombing of its power stations, plunging half a dozen regions into darkness, as the Kremlin tries to take advantage of Kyiv’s dwindling supply of air defence ammo.
Moscow wakes up to count its dead following the Crocus City Hall terrorist attack
As day breaks over a shocked Moscow, locals are trying to absorb the aftermath of a deadly terrorist shooting spree at the Crocus City Hall shopping centre and concert venue that killed at least 60 people and probably more.
UPDATE: At least 40 dead in Moscow terror attack
At least 40 people are dead in Moscow and another 100 injured after a shooting and at least one explosion at Crocus City Music Hall in Moscow.
Kremlin calls conflict with Ukraine ‘war’ for first time
For the first time, the Kremlin has called the conflict in Ukraine a “war.” Presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov admitted the fight was a war in an interview with a leading Russian newspaper, using the word that until now was illegal.
US urges G7 to issue $50bn bonds backed by CBR frozen money income, EU agrees to seize the profits
The US has urged its G7 allies to issue a $50bn bond backed by the profits earned from the $300bn of frozen Central Bank of Russia (CBR) money held in Europe.
Russia to create sperm bank for childless men leaving to fight in Ukraine
Natalia Strebkova, the Commissioner for Human Rights in the Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Region, revealed this plan during a meeting of the local parliament, where she underlined the “importance” of preserving “the lineage of a serviceman.”
Serbian foreign minister's Moscow trip likely to spark fresh calls to freeze EU accession process
Ivica Dacic arrives in Moscow days after Russian President Vladimir Putin was re-elected in rigged election.
RBI under strong US pressure to drop Strabag share swap deal with Deripaska
The controversial share swap deal with sanctioned Russian oligarch Oleg Deripaska would allow RBI to repatriate €1.5bn of earnings trapped in Russia.
Wagner Group fighter shoots business partner in St. Petersburg restaurant – and sits back down to finish his dinner
A Russian man who fought for the Wagner Group in Ukraine has been arrested after shooting a business associate at a St. Petersburg restaurant.
Slim hopes of EU enlargement progress ahead of European Parliament elections
EU members are pushing for the start of accession talks with Bosnia at this week’s EU Council, but wider progress unlikely before June elections.
Seed of dissent: EC imposes fresh restrictions on Ukraine agriculture exports under European farm lobby pressure
The European council agreed to add several new agricultural products to a list that reimposes tariffs and quotas on Ukraine agricultural product imports to the EU, voting on a surprise decision to expand the list.
A surprise EU proposal to expand agricultural ”emergency brake” import restrictions will cost Ukraine €1.7bn
EU countries have overnight agreed to impose new restrictions on Ukrainian agricultural imports that will cost the cash strapped country €1.7bn and hurt its ability to fight the war against Russia.
Did Putin win too many votes by mistake in the most falsified election in post-Soviet history?
Was Russia’s presidential election the most falsified in post-Soviet history? And did over-enthusiastic officials give him too many votes by mistake?