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An ally of Kremlin chief Vladimir Putin is pushing to reintegrate Russia into another iconic Olympic sport, sparking outrage among senior Ukrainian officials as Moscow’s full-scale invasion grinds on.
https://www.politico.eu/article/russia-olympics-ukraine-sports-comeback-fuels-anger/
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Russia is importing more than 90% of its sanctioned technology through China, a sign of Moscow’s growing reliance on Beijing as Vladimir Putin’s war against Ukraine drags on.
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Novolipetsk Steel, the largest steelmaker in Russia and one of the top 20 largest in the world, ended the first quarter of 2026 with a loss.
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Russia has banned imports of foreign satellite terminals.
The ban covers Starlink satellite internet terminals.
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EU countries are preparing a package of short-term benefits for Ukraine to bring it closer to the bloc after capitals rejected plans to fast-track full membership.
https://www.politico.eu/article/eu-enlargement-ukraine-perks-offer-fast-track-membership-hopes-dim/
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Ukrainian forces on May 1 reportedly launched yet another attack on the Tuapse oil refinery in southern Russia's Krasnodar Krai, where fires have been blazing for days amid a series of devastating strikes.
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Ukrainian intel reports Russian troops in eastern Ukraine resorted to cannibalism during winter food shortages, citing photos and audio intercepts documenting at least five instances of soldiers eating their comrades.
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Ukrainian Commander-in-Chief #Syrskyi reports Russian forces have intensified offensives across nearly the entire front line but are already running low on missiles to counter Ukrainian drones and strikes.
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The Netherlands is facing the greatest threat to its national security since the end of World War Two, chiefly from Russia and China, against the backdrop of a much more "unpredictable" world order, Dutch intelligence agency #AIVD said on Thursday.
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President Xi Jinping has for years worked to isolate Taiwan’s leaders by blocking their diplomatic meetings and participation in global organizations. Now, he’s also looking to keep them out of the skies.
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Jurors at the Venice Biennale International Art Exhibition said on Thursday they would not consider artists from countries whose leaders are facing charges at the International Criminal Court, an apparent reference to Russia and Israel.
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The veteran leader of Russia's Communist Party has warned parliament that the country's faltering economy risks stoking a 1917-style revolution and that the government needs to take urgent measures to correct its course.
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Russian authorities have decided to officially allow some Russian companies to circumvent their own blocking. New "whitelists" include 1,730 organizations that can use VPN services "as part of their business activities,"
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#Rosstat announced a return to industrial growth a week after Putin demanded an end to the economic downturn.
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A lobbyist for Russian software developers has offered the Kremlin assistance in creating a sovereign internet without VPN blocking or whitelisting.
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Spain will send 100 VAMTAC armored vehicles and a supply of 155-millimeter artillery ammunition to Ukraine's State Border Guard, Spanish Defense Minister Margarita Robles announced during a visit to Ukraine on April 22.
https://kyivindependent.com/spain-to-send-ammunition-100-armored-vehicles-to-ukraine/
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The Norwegian Swimming Federation will not host international championships as long as World Aquatics (WA) allows athletes from Russia and Belarus to compete.
Norway is now seeking a broader regional boycott of hosting duties.
https://www.reuters.com/sports/norway-joins-poland-refusing-host-russians-belarusians-2026-04-21/
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Trump allies target Greenland with investment promises. MAGA leader Jørgen Boassen aggressively confronted lawmaker Per Berthelsen in Nuuk. The group includes ex-special forces and a Project 2025 contributor. The effort is backfiring, incensing leaders.
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Russia plans to test one-third of its population for HIV to detect infections early and curb spread, Health Minister Murashko said. Focus will remain on high-risk groups.
In 2025 around 1.25 million Russians had HIV.
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The Pentagon’s top policy official is warning that future military support for Ukraine cannot depend on the United States, sharpening pressure on European allies to take the lead.
https://www.politico.eu/article/pentagon-says-ukraine-support-cant-rely-us-american-contributions/
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