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Ukraine's grim warning on Russian social media meddling

Ukrainian Ambassador Vasyl Myroshnychenko has warned Australia that Russia is exploiting social media divisions to undermine democracy.

AAP · Mar 14, 2023

India Prefers Use of UAE Dirham in Foreign Trade Settlement

India has asked banks and traders to avoid using Chinese yuan to pay for Russian imports, three government officials involved in policy making and two banking sources said, because of long-running political differences with its neighbor. India, which has emerged as a top buyer of Russian oil as well as…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 14, 2023

Russian ambassador to the US says Moscow does not want confrontation after drone crash – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Mar 14, 2023

Russia invited to participate in Central Asian soccer event

Russia has been invited to participate in the inaugural Central Asian Football Association Championships in June along with seven other national teams

The Independent UK · Mar 14, 2023

Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 384 of the invasion

Russian fighter jet collides with US drone over Black Sea; one person killed and three injured in Kramatorsk shelling

The Guardian - AU · Mar 14, 2023

Certain Ukrainians eligible to extend their stays in the US

WASHINGTON — The Department of Homeland Security said Monday that certain Ukrainians who entered the U.S. at a land border shortly after Russia’s invasion, and were given permission to stay for one year, may be eligible to remain longer in the country.

Tribune News Service · Mar 13, 2023

Prominent Kremlin critic goes on trial on treason charges

A Russian court has opened a trial of a prominent Russian opposition activist on charges of treason and spreading “false information” about Russia’s military operation in Ukraine

The Independent UK · Mar 13, 2023

Putin's nuclear threat is 'real and not just words', opposition politician warns

Grigory Yavlinsky is a longtime critic of the Putin regime and went on to warn that Russia could use it's nuclear capabilities against Ukraine if they were to try and recapture Crimea

Daily Mirror · Mar 13, 2023

Ukraine war: Moldova could be the first domino in a new Russian plan for horizontal escalation

One of the consequences of Russia’s war in Ukraine is the fact that the Kremlin has lost a lot of its influence in former Soviet countries. This creates opportunities to limit Moscow’s ability to leverage its once dominant role to further its war aims. However, it also means that Russia…

The Conversation · Mar 13, 2023

Georgia's president tours Europe, US to strengthen ties after a week of protests

Georgia's president met French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna and EU chief Charles Michel in Brussels on Monday to drum up international support for the country amid mounting tensions with Russia. The visits come after after lawmakers were forced to drop a controversial "foreign agent" bill in the face of major…

Radio France Internationale · Mar 13, 2023