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EU Faces Backlash Over Delisting Two Russian Billionaires
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The EU lifted asset freezes and travel bans on Russian billionaires Alisher Usmanov and Mikhail Fridman after French pressure, while renewing broader Russia sanctions for three years. The move, opposed by Ukraine and criticized by Baltic states as a damaging precedent that could weaken pressure on Moscow, has prompted Estonia and Latvia to maintain their own sanctions on the two men.
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Russia Begins First Duma Election Since Invasion
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— Sep 12, 2026
The Russian State Duma elections, slated for September 18-20, are expected to again favor United Russia under tight Kremlin control and serve as a barometer of public support for the war in Ukraine, with limited real opposition on the ballot. Russians abroad—from Kerala in India to South Africa and other consulates—are voting at dedicated polling sites, reflecting efforts to mobilize turnout while observers flag concerns about legitimacy and potential manipulation of participation.
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NATO Allies Halt Russian Cable Drill Near Svalbard
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— Sep 10, 2026
NATO allies Britain, Norway and the United States stopped Russian submarines from completing a covert drill near Svalbard in which Moscow’s GUGI agency simulated deploying a device to disable critical undersea cables; no cables were harmed as the vessels withdrew, underscoring Western alarm about Russia potentially targeting communications in a future conflict. The incident highlights the strategic Bear Gap corridor and ongoing concerns that Russia could escalate sabotage operations and test NATO’s Article 5 commitment.
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It's reassuring NATO acted fast to block Russia's cable sabotage practice near Svalbard before anything got damaged.
Russian Plane Takes off for U.S. With Coronavirus Help Onboard: State TV
Reporting
— Apr 1, 2020
A Russian military transport plane took off from an airfield outside Moscow early on Wednesday and headed for the United States with a load of medical equipment and masks to help Washington fight coronavirus, Russian…
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Florida’s Stand Your Ground Law Saves Father Legal Battle After Bullies Attacked Son
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Russian Warship Docks a Stone’s Throw from US Mainland Shores
Opinion
— Jul 15, 2023
A Russian warship arrived in Havana on Tuesday for the first official visit by a Russian naval vessel to Cuba in years. According to CNN , which cited Cuba’s state-run news service, the Russian sailors will “carry out a…
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Rubio Announces Release of American Former Ballerina From Russian Prison
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— Apr 10, 2025
Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced Thursday that ballerina Ksenia Karelina was released from a Russian prison and is on her way back to the U.S. Karelina, a U.S.-Russian dual national, was detained in 2024 on…
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Hillary Clinton Rips Trump Over Poisoning of Russian Opposition Leader To Putin
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— Sep 3, 2020
Former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton sounded off on President Donald Trump as she weighed in on the poisoning of a Russian opposition leader who suffered a similar outcome as previous critics of Russian…
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Blinken Suggests a Russian Invasion of Ukraine Could Begin During the Olympics
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— Feb 11, 2022
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken says a Russian invasion of Ukraine “could begin at any time.” During a press conference in Australia, Blinken explained the United States “continues to see very troubling signs of…
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Russian State TV Employee Fined Over Sign Protesting War
Reporting
— Mar 15, 2022
A Russian state television employee has been fined 30,000 roubles, roughly $280, after holding up a sign on-air protesting the war in Ukraine. Politico reported Marina Ovsyannikova, an editor at the Kremlin-backed…
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Hololive’s Hakos Baelz Praises New JP Kouhais’ English Skills Amid Debut Wave
Hakos Baelz posted celebrating new Hololive JP members’ strong English, coinciding with their debut; fan reactions are overwhelmingly positive with hype for collabs and bilingual appeal.
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Watch: McCarthy Shuts Down Russian Journalist’s Question About Future US Aid to Ukraine
Reporting
— May 1, 2023
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) did not give a Russian reporter any hope the United States will stop sending weapons to Ukraine. During a trip to Israel, a Russian reporter asked the House speaker, “We know that…
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Exclusive: Russian State Hackers Suspected in Targeting Biden Campaign Firm – Sources
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— Sep 10, 2020
Microsoft Corp <MSFT.O> recently alerted one of Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden’s main election campaign advisory firms that it had been targeted by suspected Russian state-backed hackers, according to three…
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Putin Demands Action, Says US Patriot Missile Downed Russian Military Plane
Reporting
— Feb 1, 2024
A Russian IL-76 military transport plane carrying Ukrainian prisoners of war was shot down by a U.S.-made Patriot missile fired by Ukrainian forces, Russian investigators said Thursday. Russia’s State Investigative…
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Ukraine Drones Make Russian Airspace Unsafe, ICAO Involvement
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— Sep 1, 2026
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warns that Russian airspace is becoming completely unsafe due to Ukrainian drones as Kyiv escalates long-range strikes, signaling drones will densely populate Russia’s skies and urging airlines to avoid or prepare for disruption. In response, Vladimir Putin denounces Zelensky’s warnings as a declaration of state terrorism and reiterates that negotiations with Kyiv are impossible while Russia continues its military actions.
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US Imposes Sanctions on Russia Over Poisoning of Navalny
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— Mar 2, 2021
The United States on Tuesday announced sanctions on senior Russian government officials and Russian entities in response to what U.S. officials said was Moscow’s attempt to kill opposition leader Alexei Navalny with a…
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Carney: Canada’s Preparing For US Strike
Canada is ready should the United States launch military action against its neighbor to the north. That’s according to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney in an interview with the New York Times . Carney believes leaders have a responsibility to consider even highly unlikely scenarios. “I think you have a responsibility in these roles to look at extreme tail risk,” Carney said. “That’s just risk m
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Putin: Russia’s Prepared for Nuclear War
Reporting
— Mar 13, 2024
Russian President Vladimir Putin gave a warning to the West that Russia is ready for nuclear war. Putin made this declaration in an interview with Russian state television, NBC News reported. “From a military-technical…
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Pompeo Spars With Journalists Over Reports of Russian Bounties on US Soldiers
Reporting
— Jul 1, 2020
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says he will not get into details about reports that Russian operatives placed bounties on U.S. soldiers in Afghanistan and suggested that some news organizations put lives at risk by…
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Candace Owens Claims ‘We Are at Fault’ for Russian Invasion of Ukraine
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— Feb 22, 2022
The Daily Wire’s Candace Owens is suggesting that the United States and NATO members are “at fault” for Russian President Vladimir Putin’s decision to invade Ukraine. In remarks on Monday, Putin claimed that Ukraine is…
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GOP Senator Blasts Tucker Carlson Over Glowing Video of Russian Grocery Store
Opinion
— Feb 16, 2024
Conservative commentator Tucker Carlson is facing criticism for a video he posted after shopping in a Russian grocery store. In the video, Carlson states he is “legitimately angry” because his team estimated the cost of…
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DOJ Launches Russia Collusion Investigation In Effort To Combat Russian Election Influence
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— Aug 22, 2024
The Department of Justice (DOJ) launched an investigation into Americans with ties to Russian state media this month in what it says is an attempt to prevent Russia from influencing U.S. elections, The New York Times…
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Gates-Backed Pro-Vax Outlet Appears To Say Quiet Part Of The Measles Outbreak Out Loud
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US ‘Temporarily’ Relocates Embassy Operations to Western Ukraine Amid Fears of a Russian Invasion
Reporting
— Feb 14, 2022
The U.S. is “temporarily” relocating its embassy operations from Kyiv, Ukraine, to the western city of Lviv due to the “dramatic acceleration in the buildup of Russian forces.” Secretary of State Antony Blinken said in…
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Buttigieg Suggests Buying Oil From Iran Is Not Off the Table As Momentum Grows to Ban Russian Oil
Opinion
— Mar 3, 2022
Amid growing calls for the U.S. to ban Russian oil imports, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is suggesting that turning to a state sponsor of terrorism to offset rising prices is not off the table. During an…
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Trump Has ‘No Plans’ To Meet With Putin After ‘Productive Call’, White House Says
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— Oct 21, 2025
President Donald Trump has “no plans” to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin after Secretary of State Marco Rubio had a “productive” phone call with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, a White House official…
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US Deploys Stealth Fighter Jets as Russia Advances
Reporting
— Feb 25, 2022
As Russian forces roll through Ukraine, the United States has positioned six F-35 Lightning II stealth fighter jets to counter any Russian attack that sets foot on the soil of a NATO member. Reports on Friday indicated…
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Gabbard Hits Clinton With $50 Million Defamation Lawsuit for Calling Her a ‘Russian Asset’
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— Jan 22, 2020
2020 Democratic presidential contender Tulsi Gabbard filed a $50 million defamation lawsuit against former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton for calling her a “ Russian asset ” during an interview late last year. The…
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Ella Purnell Joins Scarlett Johansson and Jacob Elordi in Ari Aster’s Upcoming Film Scapegoat
The @DiscussingFilm post reports that Ella Purnell has been cast in Ari Aster’s Scapegoat (alongside previously announced stars Scarlett Johansson and Jacob Elordi), citing Deadline. The film’s reported premise centers on a surgeon operating on a Jake Paul-inspired celebrity who dies during the procedure. It is trending due to the stacked A24/Aster pedigree, Purnell’s rising profile, the absurd/satirical Jake Paul angle, and ongoing casting updates.
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