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Former Ukrainian Politician Shot Dead Near Madrid

A former Ukrainian parliamentarian and adviser to the Russia-friendly former president Viktor Yanukovych has been shot to death near Spain's capital Madrid, El País reports, citing police sources. The incident is said to have taken place at 9:15 am on Wednesday, outside a school in the town of Pozuelo de Alarcón.

Former Ukrainian Politician Shot Dead Near Madrid

Trump blames Ukraine for the outbreak of war

Donald Trump expresses that Ukraine bears the guilt for Russia's invasion of the country. You should never have started this, says the US President, after his government has met Russia halfway at the negotiating table.

Trump blames Ukraine for the outbreak of war

USA and Russia Resume the War "in Due Time"

USA and Russia have held a first meeting on the way to some form of agreement on the Russian invasion war in Ukraine – without Ukraine. They say they have taken "important steps" towards continued talks and re-established diplomatic ties that were severed.

USA and Russia Resume the War "in Due Time"

Russia sends Lavrov: "Europe will beg"

Russia is sending Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov to negotiations with the USA. There, they will plan for a top-level meeting between Trump and Putin.

Russia sends Lavrov: "Europe will beg"

Georgia's government: Should not become a new Ukraine

Georgia will not become a new Ukraine, says the country's prime minister. The disputed government is introducing more draconian laws in a Russian style, despite strong popular resistance.

Georgia's government: Should not become a new Ukraine