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Czech Defense Minister: EU to fund Czech ammunition for Ukraine using frozen Russian assets
A portion of the income from Russia's frozen assets in the European Union will be directed towards procuring and supplying Czech ammunition for Ukraine, said Czech Defense Minister Jana Černochová. She shared the update on social media platform X, noting that the decision was made by the European Union.
“This is yet another proof of the trust our allies have in the Czech Republic and our ammunition initiative,” Černochová stated.
Černochová highlighted that this will enable the Czech Republic …
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Chinese suppliers seek to reroute goods to Russia via third countries amid sanctions
Chinese suppliers have started requesting routing goods destined to Russia via third countries, reports the Russian news outlet Izvestia.
Russian businessmen have noted that these constraints have been apparent since mid-July. These restrictions predominantly impact products that have landed on Western sanctions lists, with electronics being a primary concern.
Chinese suppliers typically request shipping goods through third countries when they cannot accept payments through Chinese banks or …
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Kadyrov thanks Elon Musk for Starlink
Chechen Republic head Ramzan Kadyrov expressed appreciation towards American billionaire Elon Musk for his Starlink internet service. This came a day after Kadyrov claimed that the SpaceX and Tesla founder had given him a Cybertruck. The message was posted on Kadyrov's Telegram channel, where he shared Musk's correspondence with journalist Seth Abramson. Abramson had critiqued Musk for gifting cars to high-ranking officials of an aggressive nation.
“Elon, don’t pay attention to ignorant and …
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Mongolia rejects 'Power of Siberia-2' gas pipeline, deals major blow to Russia's energy ambitions
In a significant setback for Moscow, Mongolia has definitively rejected the proposal to build the "Power of Siberia-2" gas pipeline. The Chinese newspaper South China Morning Post has reported that Mongolia has officially excluded the pipeline from its long-term plans extending up to 2028.
Experts interpret Mongolia’s decision as the final rejection of the contentious project, which was seen as a financial lifeline for a Russia grappling with sanctions. Losing access to the European gas market …
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Putin eases residency permits for those embracing 'traditional Russian values'
In a move that could potentially reshape immigration policy, Russian president Vladimir Putin has signed a decree allowing individuals who share "traditional Russian spiritual and moral values" to obtain temporary residency permits more easily.
The decree specifies that these individuals, whether foreigners or stateless persons, can apply for temporary residency without needing to demonstrate proficiency in the Russian language or knowledge of Russian history and law.
The motivating factor …