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Wealthiest Russians Fund Over 1% of State Spending Through Donations

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Russia’s wealthiest individuals have provided more than 471 billion roubles, or over $5.6 billion, to the state budget through what government documents describe as “voluntary receipts” this year, according to Reuters. The contributions followed a closed-door meeting between President Vladimir Putin and leading Russian businesspeople in March, many of whom are under

Azerbaijan Pardons French National After EU Drops Sanctions on Usmanov

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Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev pardoned French national Martin Ryan on Wednesday, shortly after the European Union lifted sanctions on Russian billionaire Alisher Usmanov. Ryan had been serving a 10-year prison sentence in Azerbaijan after being convicted of espionage in March. It was not immediately clear whether he had been released. European diplomats told Reuters

Norwegian Police Investigate Telenor Over Suspected Crimes Against Humanity in Myanmar

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Norwegian police have launched an investigation into telecom company Telenor over allegations that it aided and abetted crimes against humanity in Myanmar following the country’s 2021 military coup. Investigators raided Telenor’s headquarters in Oslo as part of the probe, which also includes suspected violations of sanctions rules. Police allege that Telenor Myanmar

Swiss Government Rejects Stricter Neutrality Ahead of Referendum

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Switzerland’s government has rejected a proposal to introduce a stricter definition of neutrality into the country’s constitution ahead of a nationwide referendum on September 27. The initiative seeks to make Swiss neutrality permanent and armed, while preventing the country from joining military alliances. Supporters, backed by the right-wing Swiss People’s Party, argue

G7 Leaders Reaffirm Support for Ukraine, Plan Tougher Sanctions on Russia’s Energy Sector

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Leaders of the G7 nations have reaffirmed their united support for Ukraine, pledging to back the country’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. Meeting at the G7 Summit in Evian-les-Bains, France, the leaders agreed to intensify pressure on Russia by strengthening sanctions aimed at its war-driven economy. In a joint statement, the G7 announced plans to expand […]