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Russian lawmakers are reportedly set to receive their annual bonuses early this year, just before they face re-election in September. Reports indicate these bonuses could amount to $59,000 per lawmaker.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky sent an urgent letter to Donald Trump and US Congress members, requesting Patriot PAC-3 missiles and highlighting a critical shortage of air defense equipment. Zelensky emphasized the severe risk to Ukraine's skies without US assistance, mentioning a recent Russian attack with Oreshnik missiles.
The United States is reportedly concentrating its foreign policy efforts on Iran, while China's President Xi Jinping faces limitations regarding actions concerning Taiwan.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has arrived in Saudi Arabia for unannounced 'important meetings,' kicking off a surprise tour of Gulf States with a defense pitch and offering Ukraine's drone expertise with renewed urgency as the US increasingly focuses on Iran.
Nearly nine million Russians are currently prohibited from leaving the country due to outstanding debts, a 41.5% increase from the previous year, with Russian lawmakers also proposing a new exit tax for those wishing to depart.
Russia's State Duma Speaker Vyacheslav Volodin issued a warning to lawmakers, urging them not to use the ongoing fuel crisis as a campaign issue. Volodin asserted that the country would overcome "problems at gas stations" through national unity.
Concerns are rising in Brussels regarding the possibility of sensitive information from the European Parliament being leaked to Russia by pro-Russian lawmakers and their staff.
A Russian network known as 'The Company' reportedly attempted to spread disinformation through online media and social networks in Argentina to discredit President Javier Milei between June and October 2024.
Sanctioned Russian lawmakers are reportedly scheduled to meet with US officials in Washington, marking a rare diplomatic engagement.
Russian State Duma lawmakers are demanding clarification regarding an alleged ban on advertising on the Telegram messaging app, with the Federal Anti-Monopoly Service warning of legal penalties for advertisers and distributors.
A bill introduced in the State Duma proposes sending conscripts to serve in military units of Russia’s Federal Fire Service, which is part of the Emergency Situations Ministry.
Ich war fast 30 Jahre alt, als ich Friedas Namen fand: auf den zahlreichen Listen der Bürgerrechtler von Memorial, der Menschenrechtsorganisation, die Russland nun als «extremistisch» eingestuft hat.
A delegation of Russian lawmakers has arrived in the United States for meetings with American counterparts, marking the first such visit since Russia's invasion of Ukraine and described by the Kremlin as a 'very necessary dialogue' aimed at renewing ties. A federal government delegation is scheduled to visit the U.S. Institute of Peace.
A delegation of 'four or five' Russian lawmakers from the State Duma is expected to arrive in Washington, D.C. in the coming days for congressional talks.