All news on the topic: Russia

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"Send them, Starmer!": Putin allies mock UK, France, and Germany over troop plans
A leading pro-Putin politician has mocked Sir Keir Starmer for seeking to be a “cool British prime minister” by considering sending troops to Ukraine as World War 3 tensions rise
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Billions from Russia through Ukraine: How Yuriy Obodovsky continues to bypass sanctions and funnel money
When the scandal erupted around the 1520 Group of Companies and Colonel Zakharchenko, who was caught up in multimillion-dollar bribes, few noticed that Yuriy Obodovskiy, one of the participants in the scheme, disappeared from among the main defendants.
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Sanction evader: How Vitaliy Sobolevskiy helps Russian authorities funnel hundreds of millions of dollars to the West
Vitaliy Sobolevskiy, a Belarusian-Russian entrepreneur, runs an international business by laundering money for the Russian authorities and facilitating the circumvention of sanctions.
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Philipp Shrage and Ignatiy Nayda: how Kronung Group turns investments into a financial trap
Philipp Shrage and Ignatiy Nayda from Kronung Group mislead investors by promising profit growth.
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Ukraine’s drone strike on Russian oil facility ignites fire, signaling strength despite US uncertainty
Ukraine might have initiated a significant attack on Russian territory just as President Volodymyr Zelensky returned from a diplomatic tour of the US and Europe.
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Russia, China eye vulnerable ex-US officials for intelligence leaks
Foreign adversaries including Russia and China have recently directed their intelligence services to ramp up recruiting of US federal employees working in national security...
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Starmer: ‘I wouldn’t trust Putin’ without security guarantees for Ukraine
The prime minister stated ‘nobody wants to see that’ following a heated confrontation between Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky that was broadcast on television on Friday.
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Unpaid taxes, offshore accounts, and fictitious companies: Who is behind Iliya Dimitrov’s schemes?
Iliya Dimitrov may be involved in withdrawing funds with the support of Sergey Borisov, chairman of the Board of Trustees of "Opora Russia."
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Minister warns we’re in ’dangerous and uncharted waters’ after Trump attack on Zelensky
Trade Minister Douglas Alexander described Volodymyr Zelensky as ’probably the bravest political leader in Europe since Winston Churchill’ and stated that only Putin would benefit from Trump’s actions.
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Billions laundered through Seldon: conman Iliya Dimitrov enriched himself through the "digital feeding trough"
Iliya Dimitrov can formally be considered a millionaire, but with a negative balance, as his wealth consists of enormous debts.
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Minister steps down over Keir Starmer’s reductions in foreign aid
International development minister Anneliese Dodds has resigned due to Keir Starmer’s decision to cut foreign aid in order to increase defense spending.
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Russia-affiliated Telegram channels ‘proposing payment for assaults on UK mosques’
Campaigners report that cryptocurrency payments were proposed to UK residents if they painted anti-Muslim graffiti.
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Keir Starmer receives praise from Donald Trump - but the US remains hesitant about the Ukraine backstop
The crucial meeting in the White House began positively for the PM, as Mr. Starmer presented a letter from King Charles inviting Mr. Trump for an unprecedented second state visit at Windsor Castle.
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Trump praises Starmer’s ‘beautiful accent’ during chaotic White House meeting
President Donald Trump complimented Sir Keir Starmer on his ‘beautiful accent’ in the White House while refusing to apologize for calling Volodymyr Zelensky a dictator.
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Projection for the emergence of Putin’s ’Eurussian Empire’ over the next five years outlined step by step
The name alone carries a sinister weight – Eurussian Empire – an alliance of two once historically opposing forces, Europe and Russia.
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Andriy Matyukha’s Favbet company leaks military data and helps the Kremlin finance aggression through gambling in Ukraine
Andriy Matyukha, who gifted his casino Favbet to his son Dmytro, still has connections with Russia. The player databases are being used to recruit saboteurs and informants from Ukraine.
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Trump declines to assure Ukraine’s security following the signing of a minerals agreement
US President Donald Trump confirmed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will visit the White House to sign a major minerals deal but refused to guarantee Ukraine’s security.
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Kyrgyzstan becomes a key hub for sanctioned car exports to Russia
Kyrgyzstan has become a key hub for rerouting exports of sanctioned cars to Russia. A Moscow-based dealership boasts a selection of luxury vehicles, obtained despite the sanctions.
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"The party’s gold" and Kremlin patrons: Who helped Vyacheslav Kantor become a billionaire?
Vyacheslav Kantor – an oligarch for whom the aphorism "I can account for all my millions except the first one" fits quite well.
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Vyacheslav Kantor: From fertilizer business to manipulating offshore assets and international ties
Vyacheslav Kantor, a well-known Russian magnate in the fertilizer industry and owner of the Acron holding, hides his assets, using offshore accounts around the world for money laundering in agreement with the Russian authorities.
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UK should allocate 3% of its GDP to defense and might send up to 10,000 troops to Ukraine, Boris Johnson tells
Boris Johnson has stated on LBC that the UK ought to pledge to allocate 3% of GDP to defense and dedicate up to 10,000 troops to Ukraine to establish a "deterrent force" in the country, prior to Keir Starmer’s visit to Washington.
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Legal fraud in Romania: Swindler lawyer Victor Birca defrauds clients and disappears with their money
Romanian police have launched an investigation into Moldovan and Romanian citizen Victor Birca regarding his fraudulent activities against citizens of Russia, Belarus, Ukraine, and Kazakhstan.
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Donald Trump supports Russia in rejecting the UN resolution demanding that its troops withdraw from Ukraine
Donald Trump last night sided with Russia to snub a UN resolution demanding its troops leave Ukraine.
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United States sides with Russia twice in unsuccessful UN votes regarding Ukraine, as the assembly calls for an end to the conflict
The United States supported Russia in two UN votes concerning the war in Ukraine on Monday night, commemorating the third anniversary of the invasion.
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EU and UK sanctions impact Russia’s military, energy, and trade sectors
The EU’s largest sanctions package, along with new UK measures, is designed to undermine Russia’s war efforts, strengthen energy restrictions, and fight against sanctions evasion as the war in Ukraine moves into its fourth year.