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26.01 / 15:01

Strategy Russia’s Attempts to Sanction-Proof Its Economy Have Exposed a Weak Spot

After the West pummeled Russia with sanctions for annexing Crimea from Ukraine in 2014, President Vladimir Putin embarked on what analysts have dubbed a Fortress Russia strategy, padding the country’s foreign reserves, buying gold and pivoting some exports to China.

25.01 / 22:23

Technology Kyiv Macron says cost to Russia will be 'very high' if it attacks Ukraine

Emmanuel Macron has said there is a "very strong unity" between France and Germany in seeking to defuse tensions over the Russia-Ukraine security crisis.

25.01 / 08:59

NATO US puts troops on alert for Europe deployment as Ukraine allies mull options

At President Biden's direction, the Pentagon is putting about 8,500 US-based troops on heightened alert for potential deployment to Europe amid rising fears of a possible Russian military move on Ukraine.

24.01 / 14:09

film Extradition Julian Assange: UK court to rule on WikiLeaks founder's bid to appeal against US extradition

Britain’s High Court is set to rule on Monday on whether WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange can take his fight against US extradition to the UK Supreme Court.

24.01 / 10:31

Adventure US authorises Ukraine embassy staff to leave over fears of Russian invasion

The United States ordered family members of government employees at the country's embassy in Kyiv to leave amid increased fears that Russia could invade Ukraine.

23.01 / 22:13

Taliban Ukraine: Blinken defends Germany after Kyiv criticises Berlin over Russia stance

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Sunday that he had "no doubts" over Germany's determination to stand up to Russia, after Berlin drew anger in Ukraine over its refusal to supply Kyiv with weapons.

23.01 / 13:01

German navy chief Kay-Achim Schönbach resigns over 'ill-considered' Ukraine-Russia comments

The head of the German navy resigned late Saturday after coming under fire at home and abroad for comments he made on Ukraine and Russia, that were widely circulated online.

22.01 / 12:19

US sends first shipment of military aid to Ukraine amid standoff with Russia

The United States says the first shipment of military aid promised by President Joe Biden to Ukraine amid the standoff with Russia has arrived in Kyiv.

20.01 / 08:33

Art Joe Biden predicts Russia will invade Ukraine, warns Putin

US President Joe Biden said Wednesday he thinks Russia will invade Ukraine and warned President Vladimir Putin that his country would pay a “dear price” in lives lost and a possible cut off from the global banking system if it does.

19.01 / 23:29

Art Rival politicians accuse Macron of using EU presidency to attract votes

French president Emmanuel Macron has pledged to make the European Union more powerful as his country holds the bloc's presidency for six months — yet he has been accused by rivals and critics of using the position as a springboard toward a reelection bid.

17.01 / 16:03

Apple Alexei Navalny: Jailed Kremlin critic marks a year since returning to Russia

Monday marks a year since Russian authorities detained prominent government critic Alexei Navalny on arrival from Germany, where he was recovering from a poisoning attack he and the West blame on the Kremlin.

16.01 / 19:17

Eco-friendly Group arrested in Poland is accused of multi-million-euro migrant trafficking operation

Polish border guards have detained several people accused of trafficking migrants from the Polish-Belarussian border towards western Europe.

14.01 / 20:24

education NATO Ukraine's Zelenskyy invites Biden and Putin to trilateral talks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has invited Joe Biden and Vladimir Putin to meet with him amid tensions with Russia along the border, one of his close advisers said Friday.

14.01 / 09:51

Russian diplomat refuses to rule out military deployment to Latin America

A top Russian diplomat on Thursday refused to rule out a military deployment to Cuba and Venezuela if the US and allies don't stop military activities on Russia's doorstep.

14.01 / 06:05

UPS Ethereum Twitter Vitalik deluged after asking for the 'most unhinged' criticisms about him

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin asked for, and received in spades, examples of “the craziest and most unhinged criticisms” of him on Twitter and elsewhere.

10.01 / 15:09

Police Court Violence Arrest coup Kazakhstan crisis: President claims violent protests were 'attempted coup d'état'

The president of Kazakhstan has claimed that the recent violent demonstrations that have shaken the country were an "attempted coup d'état" by "armed fighters", adding that his forces would "never" fire on peaceful protesters.

05.01 / 20:27

Art foreign Brussels must be involved in Ukraine talks, says EU foreign minister

The EU must be included when it comes to Ukraine security talks, according to the bloc's foreign policy chief.

04.01 / 23:39

NATO foreign NATO to hold special foreign ministers meeting over Ukraine tensions

NATO says it will hold a virtual meeting of foreign ministers on Friday to assess the situation in Ukraine and upcoming talks with Russia.

31.12 / 10:19

Sanctions will cause 'complete breakdown' in US-Russia relations, Putin warns Biden

Vladimir Putin has warned Joe Biden there would be a complete breakdown in relations between Russia and the United States if new sanctions were imposed because of tensions in Ukraine.

31.12 / 01:55

Ghislaine Maxwell accuser says jury 'sent a strong message' on sexual abuse and exploitation

The conviction of Ghislaine Maxwell capped a month-long trial featuring sordid accounts of the sexual exploitation of girls as young as 14.

30.12 / 18:53

COVID: British EU residents scramble to get home after being told they can't drive through France

Fiona Navin-Jones spent the 24 hours before her trip home fretting. Would she make it, or would she have to leave her family behind?

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