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200,000 Russians Drafted into the Army Since Mobilization
More than 200,000 Russians have been drafted into the army since the partial mobilization in Russia, Defense Minister Sergei Shoygu has said.
The intention is that a total of 300,000 people will be called up.
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Russia: Evidence of West Involvement in Sabotage Pipelines
Moscow has evidence that the West played a role in rupturing the two Nord Stream submarine gas pipelines in the Baltic Sea. That says the head of the Russian foreign intelligence service Sergei Narishkin, Russian news agencies report.…
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Kremlin Lifts Men’s Travel Ban After Possible Internal Quarrel
The Russian government has decided not to impose a general travel ban on able-bodied men, i.e. men fit for the armed forces. However, although they can leave the country, they no longer receive a new passport.
The travel ban…
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UK: Putin May Want to Annex Ukrainian Territories on Friday
The British Ministry of Defense thinks that Russian President Vladimir Putin may announce the accession of the occupied Ukrainian territories to Russia on Friday.
That day he addresses both chambers of parliament in Moscow.…
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Dead and Injured in School Shooting in Russia
A man fired shots at a school in the Russian city of Izhevsk on Monday. According to authorities, six people have been killed.
Twenty people were also injured.
The gunman also allegedly shot himself. It is not clear what his…
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Increased Crowds at Russian Border With Finland
A day after the declared partial mobilization in Russia, crowds have increased at the borders with neighbouring countries. The Finnish border guard says the number of Russians at the border has "clearly increased".
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Financial Center Rankings: New York Tops, Moscow Plummets
New York remains the most important financial centre in the world, followed by London. This is evident in the Global Financial Centers Index (GFCI) ranking.
Singapore has ousted Hong Kong from third in the ranking, while Moscow has…
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Flights From Russia Fully Booked Due to Mobilization Concerns
Flights from Russia are fully booked due to concerns among the Russian population over the partial mobilization announced by President Vladimir Putin. This concerns, for example, flights to Turkey and Armenia.
Russians can travel…
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