Steve RosenbergBBC Russia Editor
Sputnik/Alexander Kazakov/Pool via Reuters and ReutersOne week ago I had the distinct feeling it was Groundhog Day, or as the Russians call it, Dyen Surka.
Amid US threats to pressure Moscow – by supplying Tomahawk…
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Trump abandons carrot and wields stick over Putin in Ukraine talks
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UN Palestinians expert denounces ‘mafia-style’ US sanction move
The United Nations’ expert on Palestinian rights on Thursday denounced the US sanctions brought against her for criticising Washington’s policy on the Gaza war as “mafia-style techniques” to “dirty” her reputation.
In an interview with AFP,…
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U.S. expects advance notice from Israel before any major IDF strikes in Gaza
Israeli defense sources say that senior American officials have said that they will not tolerate any surprises from Israel that could jeopardize the cease-fire in Gaza. In practice, the U.S. is taking over certain security authorities from Israel
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Trump Gets Tough on Putin Again
It can feel a bit head-spinning trying to track President Donald Trump’s evolving stance on the war in Ukraine, with his position on critical issues often apparently determined by whom he most recently spoke with.
European…
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EU moves to choke off Russia’s energy cash flow with sanctions on ‘shadow fleet’ and LNG sanctions
The European Union has agreed on a new raft of sanctions against Russia targeting its shadow fleet of oil tankers and banning its imports of liquefied natural gas, the Danish EU presidency announced Thursday.
“Today is a good day for Europe…
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Europe Isn’t Weak—It Just Pretends To Be. Here’s How to Fix That.
This piece is part of the “Ideas for Europe’s Future” series by Tech Policy Press. Read more about the series here.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen addresses the audience during the conference ‘One Year After the Draghi…
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Europe Isn’t Weak—It Just Pretends To Be. Here’s How to Fix That.
This piece is part of the “Ideas for Europe’s Future” series by Tech Policy Press. Read more about the series here.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen addresses the audience during the conference ‘One Year After the Draghi…
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‘Quiet as a whisper’: German firm launches ad campaign after lift used in Louvre heist | Paris
A family-run German business unwittingly became wrapped up in the crown jewel heist at the Louvre museum in Paris and is turning the use of one of its furniture lifts into a publicity coup.
“When you need to move fast” is the new…
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Up pops Katie Lam to outdo Robert Jenrick on the nastiness scale | John Crace
Oi. You there. The foreign looking one. I can see you. Don’t try to sneak away and hide. Your time is up. We’ve had enough of you. And don’t try to play the racist card. It’s nothing to do with the colour of your skin. I hate everyone who…
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US, Qatar to fill gap after EU bans Russian LNG imports – Reuters
- US, Qatar to fill gap after EU bans Russian LNG imports Reuters
- EU’s New Sanctions Boost Allies’ Push to Target Russian Energy Bloomberg.com
- The EU, U.S. Hit Russia Where It Hurts Foreign Policy
- EU summit: Bloc announces new Russia sanctions…
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