Eastern Europe

The Daily Beast: Russia’s freest website now lives in Latvia

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The Daily Beast

Putin: De Marjerie’s name to be given to Russian ship

“We have not only awarded him with an order, conferring a state honor on him. There are various proposals for perpetuating his name, giving it to …
Interfax-Ukraine

Reuters: Russia urges EU to lift sanctions, promises to waive counter-measures

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Reuters

Unit of Russian warships enters English Channel, waiting out storm in Bay of Seine

“Due to unfavorable weather conditions expected in the near future on the route of the unit’s passage, a decision has been made to wait out a storm on …
Interfax-Ukraine

BuzzFeed: Russian ambassador to Britain welcomes new propaganda channel with bizarre rant

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BuzzFeed

Bloomberg: Russian warships enter English Channel amid tension over Ukraine

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Bloomberg

The Moscow Times: Ruble crashes past historic 50 to US dollar as OPEC lets oil price fall

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The Moscow Times

Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty: As ruble tumbles, Russian minister says budget needs rethink

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Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty

The Economist: Germany and Russia – a new Ostpolitik

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interns

Bloomberg Businessweek: Oil tumbles below 70 dollars as stocks drop

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Bloomberg Businessweek

Deutsche Welle: Many Germans support tougher stance on Russia

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Deutsche Welle

Lavrov invites Council of Europe to join law compliance in all of Ukraine

“In general, we presume that the Council of Europe, in line with its charter and conventions, could well join the efforts to monitor law compliance on …
Interfax-Ukraine

Russia continues supplying tanks to Ukraine – NSDC

“The situation in the anti-terrorist operation zone (ATO) remains tense. Heavy machinery continues advancing into Ukrainian territory, and Russian …
Interfax-Ukraine

Associated Press: EU extends Ukraine sanctions to 13 new people

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Associated Press

Bloomberg: Ruble drops to record in worst month in five years as bonds fall

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Bloomberg

Bloomberg: Russian recession risk seen at record as oil saps economy

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Bloomberg

Reuters: NATO unconcerned by Russian warships in English Channel

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Reuters

Associated Press: East-West divisions define Moldova’s elections

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Associated Press
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