Category: Nations
The Guardian: EU spends more on oil and gas from Russia than on financial aid to Ukraine
Pravda Ukraine In 2024, Europe bought €22 billion worth of fossil fuels from Russia but allocated €19 billion to support Kyiv. Source: The Guardian Details: According to the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (Crea), in the third year of the full-scale war, the EU bought €21.9 billion worth of Russian oil and…
Read MoreRussian Judge Upholds 3-Year Jail Sentence for French Researcher
Moscow Times Laurent Vinatier was sentenced to jail in October on charges of gathering information about the Russian military and violating the country’s “foreign agent” law. https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/02/24/russian-judge-upholds-3-year-jail-sentence-for-french-researcher-a88134
Read MorePutin briefs China’s Xi on Russia-US contacts, Kremlin says
Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-843518
Read MoreRussian diplomatic missions in unfriendly countries need more security — Kremlin
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. An explosion occurred near the Russian diplomatic mission in the French city of Marseille this morning, with no casualties reported https://tass.com/politics/1918083
Read MoreTainan police bust crime ring that operated out of fake storefronts
Taipei, Feb. 24 (CNA) Tainan police on Monday said they had recently busted a crime ring that carried out violent debt collection, fraud and recruitment activities in locations disguised as car washes and pet shops. https://focustaiwan.tw/society/202502240014
Read MoreUkrainian deputy PM: Ukraine and US in final stages of negotiations on minerals deal
Pravda Ukraine Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister Olha Stefanishyna has said that Ukrainian and American teams are at the final stage of negotiations on the agreement on Ukrainian minerals. Source: Stefanishyna on X (Twitter) on Monday, 24 February Details: Stefanishyna noted that the talks “have been very constructive” with “nearly all key details finalised”. Quote: “Ukrainian…
Read MoreTickets sell out for Taiwan’s do-or-die WBCQ playoff against Spain
Taipei, Feb. 24 (CNA) A near full house is expected at the 40,000-capacity Taipei Dome for Taiwan’s decisive 2026 World Baseball Classic (WBC) qualifying playoff against Spain on Tuesday. https://focustaiwan.tw/sports/202502240013
Read MoreCanada to provide Ukraine with simulators for F-16 and 25 armoured vehicles
Pravda Ukraine Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has said that Canada’s new aid package to Ukraine will include 25 LAV-3 infantry fighting vehicles and 4 F-16 fighter jet trainers. Source: European Pravda, citing Trudeau’s statement at the plenary session of the Support Ukraine Forum in Kyiv on 24 February Quote from Justin Trudeau: “This is…
Read MoreForeign Ministry to report all details on upcoming Russia-US talks — Kremlin
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Earlier, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov said that talks between Russia and the United States on issues affecting their relations will take place late next week https://tass.com/politics/1918051
Read MoreIN BRIEF: What is known about explosions at Russian Consulate General in Marseille
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The incident occurred about 8 a.m. local time (7 a.m. GMT) https://tass.com/emergencies/1918053
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