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Topic: The war in Ukraine
US report: Ukrainian refugees at risk of trafficking in Israel
WorldMay be forced into prostitution and slavery, according to the U.S. State Department.
The Wagner group’s rebellion is over
WorldAfter negotiations, the soldiers return to their military bases and their leader will leave Russia for Belarus.
Russia presents peace treaty rejected by Ukraine
WorldSupposedly signed by the Ukrainian delegation during the Istanbul negotiations in March 2022 - only to be suddenly rejected.
Czech President: “All Russians in the West should be monitored”
WorldPetr Pavel draws parallels with the US surveillance of the Japanese during World War II, referring to the "cost of war".
Swedish authority involved in the Ukraine war – stationed in the country
WorldThe Agency for Psychological Defense openly acknowledges that it is an active participant in the foreign information war.
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Report: Ukraine drone attack on Black sea pipelines thwarted by Russia
WorldAttacks targeted gas pipelines to Turkey, according to the Russian Foreign Ministry.
NATO countries may send troops against Russia
WorldThe former Secretary-General does not rule out individual member states deploying troops in Ukraine.
Russia warned the UN of attack on Kherson dam in october
WorldTried to alert the UN Secretary-General last fall that Ukraine was planning to blow up the dam.
Chocolate manufacturer blacklisted – accused of “funding Russia’s war chest”
EconomyMondelez rejects the allegations and points out that it sells chocolate and biscuits to ordinary Russians.
Russia claims victory in Bakhmut
WorldBakhmut, the site of the most bloody and protracted battle in the ongoing war in Ukraine, is now allegedly under Russian control.
Russia warns of “radioactive cloud” heading for the EU
WorldFollows suspicions that the UK secretly stored uranium shells in Ukraine that have now been detonated in Russian missile attacks.
Ukraine admits to killing Russian journalists
World"We’ve already successfully targeted quite a few people" says Kyrylo Budanov, head of Ukraine's military intelligence service.
Drone attacks on the Kremlin – purported attempt on Putin’s life thwarted
WorldRussia reserves the right to retaliate “anywhere and anytime it deems necessary”, according to the Kremlin.
Seymour Hersh: “Western arms support falls into the hands of criminals”
WorldSignificant amounts of arms for Ukraine are disappearing to the black market, warns the Pulitzer-winning journalist.
Russia’s tougher demands for peace in Ukraine
WorldThe demands for agreeing to a peace settlement in Ukraine have been considerably tightened.
Finnish military officer: “Wishful thinking that Ukraine will win the war”
FinlandArgues that Ukraine's military leadership is "very poor" and that the Western image of the war is based on Ukrainian propaganda.
Cross-party peace rally held in Washington DC
WorldTulsi Gabbard, Ron Paul and Dennis Kucinich among the speakers at the Lincoln Memorial in the US capital.
Human rights organization: Civilians maimed by Ukraine’s banned mines
WorldThe so-called "butterfly mines" resemble leaves and plastic children's toys.
Zelensky praises cooperation with global financial interests
WorldUkraine's president names controversial financial giants Goldman Sachs, BlackRock and JP Morgan as partners.
Kremlin declares ceasefire in Ukraine starting tomorrow
WorldIt is the first time since the war began that the Russian side has called for a ceasefire.
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