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How the world of travel is responding to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
From professional sports to Hollywood to food and beverage, a wide range of industries have announced boycotts, bans and other forms of retaliation against Russia […]
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Biden says Russia is beginning an ‘invasion of Ukraine’ as he unveils sanctions on Moscow
President Joe Biden described events now underway in Ukraine as “the beginning of a Russian invasion” as he unveiled tough new sanctions to punish Moscow on Tuesday. He laid […]
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US says Russia has added 7,000 troops along Ukraine border, despite claims of pullback
Russian forces massed along Ukraine’s borders have increased by approximately 7,000 troops in recent days, the United States alleged Wednesday evening, despite claims from Moscow […]
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US alleges Russia planning false flag operation against Ukraine using ‘graphic’ video
US officials alleged Thursday that Russia has been preparing to “fabricate a pretext for an invasion” of Ukraine by creating “a very graphic propaganda video” that would […]
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Blinken announces US has delivered written responses to Russia over Ukraine crisis
The United States has given Moscow its written response aimed at deterring a Russian invasion of Ukraine, Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced Wednesday. Blinken said […]
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What is SWIFT and why it might be the weapon Russia fears most
As Western governments threaten Russia with a package of unprecedented sanctions aimed at deterring President Vladimir Putin from ordering an invasion of Ukraine, there’s one measure in particular that […]
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Russia signals it’s ready to engage with Taliban, experts say
As Western diplomats scrambled to Kabul airport while the Taliban overran the city last weekend, Russia’s embassy there remained demonstratively open and announced its diplomats would work […]
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Russia’s Navalny asks court to end prison security checks
MOSCOW (AP) — Imprisoned Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny asked a court Monday to brooks shoes halt the hourly night-time checks he has been subjected […]
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Nearly 6 Years After MH17 Was Shot Down, Dutch Prosecutors Say They Will Sue Russia
A man wearing military fatigues stands next to the wreckage of Malaysia Airlines MH17 carrying 298 passengers and crew, that crashed in eastern Ukraine six […]
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‘Fully Briefed’ Trump Calls Russia Bounty Report ‘Fake News Media Hoax’
FILE – President Donald Trump speaks with reporters before departing on Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House, June 23, 2020. U.S. […]
