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Western powers urge global sports federations to ban Russia, Belarus athletes

Jul 07, 2022 00:38

The United States and its Western allies, plus South Korea and Japan, have called for suspension of Russian and Belarusian athletes from international sports federations over Moscow's ongoing military operation in Ukraine.
EU plans investment in world's tallest dam to dent Russia's energy clout

Jul 07, 2022 00:02

The European Union plans to become the top investor in the world's tallest dam in Tajikistan, EU officials told Reuters, in a move aimed at helping Central Asia cut its reliance on Russian energy and part of EU's answer to China's Belt and Road Initiative.
Punishing Russia could trigger nuclear war: Dmitry Medvedev

Jul 06, 2022 09:49

Former Russian president Dmitry Medvedev has strongly warned the Western states against any attempts at “punishing” the country over its ongoing military operation in neighboring Ukraine.
China aims to strengthen ties with Russia within multilateral frameworks

Jul 06, 2022 07:42

Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Ma Zhaoxu has announced Beijing’s willingness to broaden relations with Russia within multilateral frameworks.
Russia says Ukraine 'tortured' captured soldiers

Jul 05, 2022 11:52

Russia says its soldiers recently released as part of a prisoner swap with Ukraine were "beaten" and "tortured with electricity in captivity."
German trade union chief warns Russian gas cut-off may cripple country's major industries

Jul 04, 2022 07:43

The head of a confederation of trade unions in Germany has sounded the alarm that the looming cut-off of Russian natural gas would cripple major industries in the European country.
German journalist faces detention for reporting on Ukrainian crimes in Donbass

Jul 04, 2022 07:32

An independent German journalist is facing a criminal probe in her home country for reporting on crimes committed by Ukrainian forces against civilians in the eastern Donbass region of the war-ravaged country.
After Canada, UK mulls seizure of Russian assets to give to Ukraine

Jul 04, 2022 06:41

The United Kingdom has been reviewing a plan to seize Russian assets, and allocate the country's wealth to either Ukrainian victims of the war or the Ukrainian government, according to reports.
Turkey detained Russian cargo ship carrying grain at Ukraine's request: Reports

Jul 04, 2022 06:23

Turkish customs authorities detained a Russian-flagged cargo ship carrying grain at Ukraine's request, reports said Monday.
Iran, Turkey, Russia consider launching joint car project: Industry businessman

Jul 04, 2022 00:12

Iran, Turkey and Russia could launch a joint car project in the near future based on a proposal submitted to the three governments by private industries, says an Iranian industry businessman who is familiar with the issue.