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Two Russian MPs Suspended After Criticizing War in Ukraine
The Russian Communist Party has suspended two regional MPs in the far eastern region of Primorye, around the port city of Vladivostok. The two parliamentarians had called for an end to the war in Ukraine. That wrote the newspaper Kommersant…
Turkey Negotiates Grain Exports With Russia and Ukraine
Turkey is negotiating with both Russia and Ukraine to resume exports of Ukrainian grain, a Turkish official said. The talks are about opening a corridor through Turkey.
Turkey, like Ukraine and Russia, is located on the Black Sea.…
Russia Prepares Ships With Food to Sail Through Black Sea
Russia says it is prepared to allow ships with food to pass through the Black Sea. Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrei Rudenko told Interfax news agency on Wednesday that a humanitarian corridor could be formed there to allow the ships…
Gas Price Further Down Due to EU Plan for Payments to Russia
The European gas price fell again on Monday. The European Union's plan to provide energy companies with a way to pay for Russian natural gas without violating sanctions has relieved buyers of Russian gas.
The European Commission…
Ukraine Destroys Pontoon Bridges on Which Russian Troops Crossed River in Luhansk
Ukraine has claimed several successes on the battlefield in recent hours. For example, Ukrainian troops have destroyed pontoon bridges that Russian troops used to cross a river in the Luhansk region to the east.
The Ukrainian…
Russian Troops Continue Attack on Mariupol Steel Plant
Russian troops also attacked the massive Azovstal steel factory in Mariupol on Wednesday, an aide to the mayor of the port city, which was conquered mainly by Russia, said.
According to him, an agreement has not been reached on…
UK: Russian Progress in the Donbas, But No Breakthrough
Russian troops have made "little progress" in the Donbas since focusing on this eastern Ukrainian area, but no breakthrough has been made.
The British Ministry of Defense reports this in its daily intelligence update.
Defense also…
Stellantis Suspends Russian Car Production Due to Logistics
Automaker Stellantis has suspended production at its plant in Russia due to logistical issues. These were the result of sanctions against Russia because of the war in Ukraine, the producer of brands such as Peugeot, Citroën, Opel, Jeep and…
Another Nine Evacuation Routes in Eastern Ukraine on Monday
On Monday, nine evacuation routes were reopened in eastern Ukraine for civilians fleeing fighting areas. People from the hard-fought city of Mariupol can leave the city with their transport to Zaporizhzhya, Deputy Prime Minister Irina…
Zelensky: Talks With Russia Remain Only Option
Ukrainian President Volodimir Zelensky has stressed that talks with Russia are the only option for ending the war. Still, a summit with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin may not be possible.
According to the Russian Defence…