Russia

EU risks being sued by domestic subjects if it seizes Russian assets

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Euroclear - a financial institution based in Europe - suddenly warned that it could sue the EU if forced to participate in the seizure of Russian assets.

Difficulty in achieving a Russia-Ukraine ceasefire this year

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The Finnish president's statement on Russia-Ukraine peace progress shows that the prospect of a ceasefire is still far away.

Ukraine attacks Russian refinery, the whole world suffers consequences

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Ukrainian attacks on Russian refineries have disrupted global gasoline supply, causing gasoline prices to escalate from the US to Asia.

Russian military occupies more important areas in Zaporizhzhia

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Russia said Vostok units had taken control of Rovnopolye, while the Dnepr army completed control of Malaya Tokmachka in Zaporizhzhia.

Hungary calls on EU to learn from Trump's negotiations with Russia

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Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said that Europe needs military power for dialogue, not for war.

Ukraine seeks a way to bring 1,200 prisoners back home

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Ukraine hopes to restart the stalled Prisoner exchange mechanism with Russia.

Sanctions on Russia are counterproductive, Europe bears financial and political consequences

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Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan warned that Europe is paying a heavy price in politics and finance, as people are dissatisfied and governments continue to change.

Russian soldiers escape thanks to pigs activating mines right in front of them

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Images circulating on the Internet showed a moment of victory on the battlefield, when a pig activated an explosive mine right before the Russian soldiers entered the area.

The paradox of the oil shock from Russia spreads around the world

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Oil prices decreased, but gasoline prices did not decrease at all. The reason lies in the "shock" of oil refining from Russia, creating a paradox that affects consumers around the world.

Russia declares to shoot down more than 1,500 Ukrainian soldiers along the front line in one day

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The Russian Defense Ministry said on November 15 that the army had taken control of the Yablokovo area in the Zaporizhzhia region.

Ukrainian soldiers can volunteer to join units in the Russian army

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Russian officials said Ukrainian prisoners could join the army, but had to undergo careful screening because everyone claimed to be a chef or a driver and had never fired.

Russia declares that negotiations for independence with Ukraine are meaningless

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Russia says independent talks with Ukraine are meaningless, as the decision is not really in Kiev.

Russian Su-30 fighter jets crash into mountains, likely due to pilot error

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Russia confirmed the fighter crash during training on November 13, raising concerns about a series of military aerial incidents that have lasted for many months.

France warns that future war may begin in space

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French President Macron declared the universe a battlefield, accusing Russia of sending satellites and announcing a $4.9 billion space race package.

Accusing Europe of sabotage of peace efforts

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Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov accused Europe of sabotage efforts for peace, refusing to dialogue with Russia and publicly preparing for a major conflict.