WorldThe Intervision Song Contest will take place in Moscow in September.
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Trump wants Ukraine’s minerals in return for support
WorldDemanding "compensation" for US support in the war.
EU may resume Russian gas imports
EconomyPart of potential upcoming EU-Russia peace deal, according to the Financial Times.
Finnish security service: Severed sea cables likely accidental
FinlandThe Finnish Security Service does not believe that Russia is behind the cable breaks - nor has it found any evidence that this is the case.
Swedish MEP wants to “defeat” the Kremlin
Sweden“We cannot defeat the Kremlin regime until we cut off the flow of money to the war chest", declared Emma Wiesner (C).
Swedish defense minister: “Supporting Ukraine is a duty – not a choice”
SwedenThe “rules-based world order” must be defended at all costs, according to Sweden's defense minister.
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EU imports of Russian liquefied natural gas reach record levels
EconomyEuropean leaders want to boycott Russian energy - but Russian LNG imports have soared.
Desertions a growing problem for Ukraine
WorldMore cases of desertion in 2024 than in the two previous years of war, according to data from the Ukrainian Prosecutor General's Office.
Russian media blocked on Telegram in Sweden
TechExtensive censorship on the platform, which previously promoted itself as a privacy and freedom of expression-friendly alternative.
Russia: US-made fighter jet shot down
World“The F-16 aircraft was downed when preparing for a missile strike on the region", Russian officials said.
Russia is using bitcoin in foreign trade
EconomyAn important advantage of the cryptocurrency is that no one in the world can regulate it, according to President Vladimir Putin.
Vladimir Putin accuses Ukraine’s government of oppressing christians
WorldPutin calls Ukraine's leaders "godless" and accuses them of targeting the Orthodox Church.
Finland warns against sending troops to Ukraine
Finland“A peacekeeping mission could lead to an escalation of the conflict", says Finnish President Alexander Stubb.
Assad breaks the silence: “Filled with hope that Syria will be free again”
World"When the state falls into the hands of terrorism, any position becomes void of purpose, rendering its occupation meaningless".
Russian advances on the eastern Ukrainian front
WorldPokrovsk under threat, North Koreans in action, Patriot systems destroyed and changes in Kiev's military leadership.
Swedish army chief wants Sweden to prepare for war with Russia
SwedenRussia is "waging war not only against Ukraine but the collective West," says Lindfors, who is called an "exceptionally fanatical NATO supporter.
Putin: 3 out of 4 Western companies remain in Russia
EconomyThe sanctions have had a severe impact, but according to the President, only a quarter of Western companies have actually left the Russian market.
Boris Johnson: “We are in a proxy war against Russia”
World“Let’s face it: We’re waging a proxy war but not giving our proxies the ability to do the job", said the UK's former prime minister.
Russia reportedly killed dozens of foreign specialists
WorldVladimir Putin warns of the new missile, likening it to “a falling meteorite” that “reduces everything to dust”.
Baltic leaders step up support for Ukraine
The NordicsNordic-Baltic support for Kiev remains “unwavering” and those in power promise to put even more resources into fighting Russia.
Estimate: Half a million Ukrainian soldiers killed or wounded
WorldThe Economist estimates that up to 100,000 Ukrainian soldiers have died – and another 400,000 have been so seriously injured that they cannot continue fighting.
Swedish researcher: “Do we want to start a world war before we negotiate?”
Sweden“The Swedish people have been fed the idea that the West must and can 'win' over Russia - without any sharp counter-questions about what is meant by victory”.
Swedish MP: “What’s wrong with our defense minister?”
Sweden“Unless Pål Jonson immediately stops his destructive agenda, we may soon be able to add a bombed-out Sweden to the list”.
Russia bans adoption to countries that allow gender manipulation
WorldThe adoption ban covers at least 15 countries, mainly in Europe, as well as Australia, Argentina and Canada.
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