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Hungarian FM discusses with Russian Deputy PM security of TurkStream pipeline

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Earlier, the Hungarian government expressed concern about the security of energy infrastructure in Europe in connection with the sabotage of the Nord Stream gas pipelines https://tass.com/economy/1602611

Majority of Moldovans oppose idea of joining NATO, president says

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. In an address to the Munich Security Conference, Maia Sandu asked NATO members to assist her country in the fight against the spread of information reflecting Russia’s view on global developments on social media. Moldova’s parliament, in turn, passed a law making it…

Presidents of Russia, Uzbekistan discuss further strengthening of bilateral relations

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. “The leaders discussed key issues of bilateral relations, including measures of expanding mutually beneficial cooperation in trade and economy,” the statement reads https://tass.com/politics/1602601

Year in captivity: what is known about soldier whose conversation with his mother touched Ukraine

Pravda Ukraine The soldier whose poignant conversation with his mother was posted by the Ukrainian Human Rights Commissioner Dmytro Lubinets, spent a year in captivity. Mykhailo Kalashnyk from Vinnytsia, 24, is one of the 100 prisoners of war who were exchanged on 10 April, Source: Viacheslav Sokolovyi, Head of Vinnytsia Oblast Council. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/04/11/7397394/

Bank of Canada Expected to Hold Rates as Surveys Point to Slowdown

Wall Street Journal All 12 economists surveyed predict no change to Canadian rates on Wednesday, with half expecting the central bank to pause for the remainder of 2023. https://www.wsj.com/articles/bank-of-canada-expected-to-hold-rates-as-surveys-point-to-slowdown-6d1be724

Russian-appointed head of Crimea admits that peninsula is being carefully prepared for Ukraine’s counteroffensive

Pravda Ukraine The Russian-appointed head of Crimea, Sergey Aksyonov, boasted of the modern echeloned defence of the Russian army on the annexed peninsula and declared that the counteroffensive of Ukraine does not frighten the occupiers. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/04/11/7397388/

China’s internet watchdog proposes rules, security assessment for AI tools similar to ChatGPT

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Operators must ensure the propriety of the content produced by their generate AI services, according to new rules proposed by China’s internet regulator. https://www.scmp.com/tech/policy/article/3216691/chinas-internet-watchdog-proposes-rules-security-assessment-ai-tools-similar-chatgpt?utm_source=rss_feed

Russia Bans EU-Russia Civil Society Forum as ‘Undesirable’ Org

Moscow Times The EU-RUSSIA CSF was created to foster cooperation between Russian and European NGOs. https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2023/04/11/russia-bans-eu-russia-civil-society-forum-as-undesirable-org-a80787

US embassy in Ukraine in fact works as Pentagon’s field office — Russian legislator

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. “This is probably a monstrous precedent of how diplomatic channels of communication should not be used at all,” Irina Yarovaya noted https://tass.com/world/1602587

After Nearly $2 Billion Hit From U.S. Bank Crisis, Pension Giant Alecta Ousts CEO

Wall Street Journal Alecta’s chief executive is stepping down after the Swedish pension fund lost nearly $2 billion in March from its bad bets on U.S. lenders including Silicon Valley Bank. https://www.wsj.com/articles/after-nearly-2-billion-hit-from-u-s-bank-crisis-pension-giant-alecta-ousts-ceo-13aa9b99