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Austria police criticized after accepting gifts from Russian Embassy

Austrian police officers stationed at the Russian Embassy during the presidential election reportedly received presents as they left. After the voting concluded, several officers were seen leaving with gift bags bearing the Russian emblem. Police confirmed the receipt of gifts and said they were instructed to refuse such gestures in the future. Austrian police officers

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Thailand may deport rock band that criticized war in Ukraine to Russia

A rock band critical of Moscow’s war in Ukraine, Bi-2, faced possible deportation to Russia after members were arrested in Thailand last week. The Kremlin has a history of targeting cultural critics of the war, previously singling out band members for their opposition. Concerns arose that Moscow might pressure Thailand to deport the band members

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Wagner: UK government is heavily criticized for underestimating group’s actions around the world

London CNN  —  The United Kingdom government has been heavily criticized by Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee for underestimating the growth of Russia’s Wagner private mercenary group, despite it posing a major threat to the country’s interests. In a damning report published Wednesday, the cross-party committee of lawmakers accused the government of viewing Wagner in overwhelmingly

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