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Russian defense minister accuses the EU and NATO of exploiting the issue to ‘fuel tensions’ in the small South Caucasus country.

‘We stand ready to make full use of our trade defense instruments if this is necessary,’ European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said.

Bill’s supporters note similar legislation in other countries, including Washington’s own Foreign Agents Registration Act.

If enacted, the law would require organizations that accept funding from overseas to register as ‘foreign agents’ or face financial penalties.

The main provisions of the new Nature Restoration law include preventing carbon emissions from soils and rewetting previously drained peatlands.

Demonstrations erupt for second time in a month in Brussels as officials scramble to contain Western Europe’s escalating agricultural crisis.

Polish farmers are also ramping up protests against the influx of duty-free grain imported from neighboring Ukraine.

Action in Spain follows similar moves by farmers in Germany, France, and Belgium.

Following similar actions in France and Germany, farmers take to the streets in Belgium to protest against unpopular EU policies.

‘He has not committed any crime. He is innocent. And the only reason why he is arrested is that he is practicing Falun Gong.’

Move is announced on same day that high-level Russian delegation visits Niamey for talks with country’s new leadership.