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Russia
Russia’s Putin to Seek 5th Presidential Term in Election Slated for March
'I believe there is no other option,' he said.
Putin Visits UAE, Saudi Arabia, Belying Western Claims of Moscow’s ‘Isolation’
Gaza, energy top agenda of talks with Emirati and Saudi leaders.
Rishi Sunak 'Confident' He Was Not a Victim as UK Accuses Russia of Hacking MPs
The Russian ambassador to London has been summoned to explain why a group—believed to be a unit of the FSB—has tried to hack MPs and government officials.
US Charges 4 Pro-Russian Fighters in Ukraine With War Crimes Against an American
Allegations include torture, threats of sexual assault, forced labor, and a mock execution.
Belgian Man Charged With Exporting US Military Tech to China, Russia
The goods include 'components used in missiles, unmanned aerial vehicles, electronic warfare receivers, and military radar, according to the DOJ.
Niger Withdraws From Military Cooperation Pact With EU 4 Months After Coup
Move is announced on same day that high-level Russian delegation visits Niamey for talks with country’s new leadership.
Russia Rejects US Proposal for Release of 2 ‘Wrongfully Detained’ Americans
The State Department is seeking the release of Evan Gershkovich and Paul Whelan, who have been detained in Russia on espionage charges.
