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POLITICS1d agoZelenskyy poised to visit Budapest next week as Ukraine and Hungary move towards diplomatic resetIn an exclusive interview with Euronews, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's deputy chief of staff confirmed that the Ukrainian leader has been invited to Budapest on 23 October, as Zelenskyy and Magyar are set for their first formal bilateral meeting in Brussels.EuroNews [en]
POLITICS1d agoBehind the deal between the United States and Russia, the good business of Donald Trump and his relativesRÉCIT - Les négociations de contrats au bénéfice du président de la première puissance mondiale, ou de son cercle proche, sont au cœur de la diplomatie américaine. Dernier exemple en date, un accord pétrolier profitant à Steve Witkoff et Jared Kushner, en marge des discussions avec Vladimir Poutine.Le Figaro International
POLITICSBREAKING1d agoGOP Rep. Fitzpatrick promises ‘consequences’ if US goes dark on UkraineThe Hill
POLITICS2d agoWhy have US-Ukraine relations soured ahead of the midterms?France 24 [en]
POLITICS2d agoGetting into a Russian university could soon come with a new financial hurdle for some students: paying a full semester’s tuition upfrontRussia’s Ministry of Science and Higher Education has proposed requiring tuition-paying university students to pay for their first semester before enrolling, according to a draft ministry order.Meduza [en]
POLITICS2d agoAndy Burnham avoids saying Trump has betrayed Ukraine over Starlink limitsA political figure avoided commenting on whether a former president betrayed Ukraine regarding certain technology limits, highlighting the sensitivity of geopolitical issues. This suggests ongoing political maneuvering around international aid and past foreign policy decisions.warringtonguardian.co.uk · United Kingdom
POLITICS2d agoRussian court fines former parliamentary candidate over T-shirt bearing Alexey Navalny’s ‘party of crooks and thieves’ slogan against ruling United RussiaThe Sverdlovsky District Court in Kostroma fined Andrey Tarasov, a former State Duma candidate for the Yabloko Party, 1,000 rubles for “displaying extremist symbols” under Article 20.3, Part 1, of Russia’s Code of Administrative Offenses.Meduza [en]
POLITICS2d agoEU criticizes Trump's diesel deal with Putin, but still imports Russian gas itselfDe dieseldeal die de Amerikaanse president Donald Trump afgelopen week sloot met Rusland leverde hem in binnen- en buitenland felle kritiek op. Ook van Europese leiders, terwijl de EU zelf nog altijd voor miljarden aan Russisch gas importeert. Hoe zit dat precies? Rusland gaat per direct 300.000 ton diesel op de wereldmarkt brengen. Tot aan april volgend jaar kan dat oplopen tot 4,8 miljoen ton. Om dit te regelen, heeft Trump sancties opgeheven die hij minder dan een maand geleden nog zelf instelde. Landen die Russische olie en gas kochten, riskeerden daardoor hoge Amerikaanse importheffingen.NOS Buitenland
POLITICS2d agoSchool headscarf ban sparks rare protests in Azerbaijan and row with TurkeyProtests have taken place over the rules which have seen pupils wearing hijabs turned away from schools.BBC World
POLITICS2d agoRussia adds journalist Alexander Nevzorov to federal register of ‘terrorists and extremists’Rosfinmonitoring, Russia’s financial monitoring agency, has added journalist and commentator Alexander Nevzorov to its list of “terrorists and extremists.”Meduza [en]
POLITICS2d agoRussian prosecutors withdraw asset-seizure lawsuit against Timur Turlov, the new president of the International Chess FederationRussia’s Prosecutor General’s Office has dropped its lawsuit seeking to seize the assets of International Chess Federation (FIDE) President Timur Turlov for the Russian state.Meduza [en]
POLITICS2d agoGermany expels 21-year-old Russian citizen of Yazidi descent who narrowly avoided deportation to Russia, where activists say he risked conscriptionGerman authorities have expelled a 21-year-old Russian citizen of Yazidi origin, the local outlet ND reported, citing human rights advocates. He had faced deportation to Russia but was ultimately allowed to leave voluntarily for Armenia.Meduza [en]
POLITICS2d agoRussian investigators question chief of independent paper 'Novaya Gazeta'Sergei Sokolov was released after his home was searched as part of a criminal case involving one of his colleagues, the newspaper said. 'Novaya Gazeta' is classed as a 'foreign agent' by Russian authorities.Le Monde [en]
POLITICS2d agoDutch knowledge platform Raam blacklisted in RussiaHet Nederlandse kennisplatform Raam, dat informatie deelt over Rusland en Oost-Europa, is in Rusland bestempeld als ongewenste organisatie. Het is voor het eerst dat een Nederlandstalig medium op deze lijst is gezet. Hierdoor lopen Russische en Belarussische auteurs die voor Raam schrijven mogelijk extra risico's. Volgens het platform riskeren die journalisten een boete of strafvervolging. Een buitenlandse organisatie wordt door Rusland als ongewenst aangemerkt als de activiteiten "een bedreiging vormen voor de fundamenten van de constitutionele orde van de Russische Federatie, het defensieverNOS Buitenland
POLITICS2d ago“Albania has been experiencing a protest movement for almost 140 days”: in Tirana, the street is getting angry at Edi RamaDÉCRYPTAGE - De plus en plus violente, la contestation de la jeunesse prend le relais d’un mouvement, né en mai dernier, contre le premier ministre albanais.Le Figaro International
POLITICS2d agoCroatia Rejects Serbian Accusation of Election InterferenceCroatian leaders dismiss Belgrade's protest note accusing Zagreb of meddling in looming elections and suggest Serbia's under-pressure ruling party is using the claim to mobilise voters.Balkan Insight
POLITICS2d agoInternet trashes FBI Director Kash Patel for his ‘From Russia with Love’ post‘We don’t have to look very hard for the collusion anymore,’ one critic saidThe Independent World
POLITICS2d ago"Prison in Russia did not break me": Evan Gershkovich, the American journalist imprisoned by PutinVU D’AILLEURS - Le correspondant du Wall Street Journal a passé 491 jours en prison en Russie avant d’être libéré lors d’un échange de prisonniers. Il raconte cette épreuve dans Ce beau pays maudit, qui paraît dans plusieurs pays dont la France, chez Grasset le 28 octobre.Le Figaro International
POLITICS2d ago‘We give back’: Zelenskyy replies to Le Pen’s pledge to cut aidThe Ukrainian president argues that France and Europe are benefiting from Ukraine's battlefield experience.Politico Europe
POLITICS2d agoUkraine's Starlink restrictions deepen rift with TrumpRestrictions on Starlink services in Ukraine are reportedly worsening political tensions with Donald Trump. This indicates a growing international disagreement over technological aid and its political implications.Seeking Alpha Tech
POLITICS2d agoClashes break out for third day in Albania as anti - government protests growClashes have continued for a third day in Albania amidst growing anti-government protests. This signifies increasing civil unrest and political instability in the country.braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk · United Kingdom
POLITICS2d agoPashinyan : Armenian - Russian working group to propose solutions for Armenia railways within three monthsArmenian Prime Minister Pashinyan announced that an Armenian-Russian working group will propose solutions for Armenia's railways within three months. This indicates ongoing bilateral cooperation on infrastructure development.arka.am · Armenia
POLITICS2d agoArab News | PM condemns chao as violent protests grip AlbaniaThe Prime Minister has condemned chaos as violent protests are taking place in Albania. This signifies political unrest and civil disturbance in the country.arabnews.com · Saudi Arabia
POLITICS2d agoGeorgian opposition announces protests as court considers party ban bidThe Georgian opposition has announced protests as a court considers a bid to ban a political party, indicating potential political unrest regarding democratic processes.news.az · Azerbaijan