Eastern Europe

Reuters: Sweden intercepts Russian planes over Baltic amid regional tensions

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Reuters

Newsweek: Putin accused of granting free medication to Russian elite

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Newsweek

MSN: The West was stunned by Putin’s military moves. Here’s why NATO says it won’t happen again

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MSN

Business Insider: Russia is holding a $3 billion sword over Ukraine’s neck

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Business Insider

Reuters: Lawmakers say British defense plans fail to meet new threats

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Reuters

Associated Press: UN Committee to vote on benefits for spouses of gay staffers in Russia

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Associated Press

Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty: Russian court fines Sakharov Center under ‘foreign agent’ law

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Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty

CNN: Denmark slams Russian envoy’s nuclear target warning

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CNN

Agence France-Presse: Michelin-starred French chef closes Moscow restaurant

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Agence France-Presse

Reuters: Russia to spend extra 25 billion rubles to support auto industry

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Reuters

Associated Press: Russian police detain union members protesting Volkswagen layoffs

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Associated Press

Reuters: Russian Central Bank says low oil prices to have long-lasting impact

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Reuters

Agence France-Presse: Russia tries to shore up car industry as Volkswagen cuts jobs

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Agence France-Presse

Reuters: Putin sacks two senior Kremlin officials amid speculation of turf wars

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Reuters

Lithuanian armed forces on highest alert during Russian military exercise

“Other units of the Lithuanian Armed Forces – the officers and personnel – were on high alert at their bases, while military hardware was within …
Interfax-Ukraine

Associated Press: US troops drive in eastern Europe to show defense readiness

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Associated Press

The Moscow Times: Russia’s military to get 16 new Ka-52 Alligator attack helicopters this year

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The Moscow Times

CBS News: NATO leaders balk at Russia’s threat to nuke warships

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CBS News
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