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Germany: Russian influence campaign against voters

Germany warns, two days before the re-election, of Russian interference in the election campaign.

Pet Shop Boys pay tribute to Navalny with new song

The British synthpop duo Pet Shop Boys have released a new song with the title "Hymn (in memoriam Alexei Navalny)" as a tribute to the Russian regime critic who passed away a year ago under unclear circumstances.

In the midst of the crisis – new EU sanctions against Putin

The EU is defying the USA's new soft stance towards Russia – at least when it comes to sanctions. A 16th sanctions package is said to be ready, just in time for the three-year anniversary of the renewed attack on Ukraine.

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.

Russia releases 28-year-old arrested American

Jonson: Risk of the US withdrawing soldiers from Europe

Much indicates that the USA will reduce its military presence in Europe, according to Defense Minister Pål Jonson. Europe must prepare itself for a time when it takes a significantly greater responsibility for its own security, he says.

China wants to broker peace in Ukraine – without Zelensky

China does not want to be left out of the impending peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine, reports The Wall Street Journal.

Critiqued Putin - gets eight years in prison

A retired teacher has been sentenced to eight years in prison by a Russian court for criticizing President Vladimir Putin, reports the human rights group OVD-info.