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Russian Activist Konstantin Kotov Flees Russia Ahead of ‘Extremism’ Trial

Moscow Times Kotov was detained in August and placed under house arrest on charges of financing “extremist” activity. https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/01/17/russian-activist-konstantin-kotov-flees-russia-ahead-of-extremism-trial-a87651

Zelensky plans to enlist teenagers, Ukrainian MP claims

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Recently, discussions about a possible reduction in draft age to 18 years have become more frequent in Ukraine https://tass.com/world/1900811

Israel’s war cabinet recommends government approve Gaza deal

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. According to the statement, the government “will convene later today” https://tass.com/world/1900809

Russian, Iranian presidents sign strategic partnership treaty

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The document is expected to bring relations between Moscow and Tehran to a new level, establishing a legal framework for the further development of cooperation in the long term https://tass.com/politics/1900807

IMF slightly improves forecast for global economic growth in 2025

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The IMF expects the global economic growth rate to be 3.3% in 2025 https://tass.com/economy/1900805

Iranian president says new pact with Russia to strengthen security partnership

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Masoud Pezeshkian said the Russian-Iranian treaty “will give a great impetus to the development of bilateral relations and become a solid foundation for further onward movement” https://tass.com/world/1900779

Russia Charges Opposition Politician Shlosberg With Violating ‘Foreign Agent’ Law

Moscow Times Lev Shlosberg is one of the few remaining politicians in the country openly opposed to Moscow’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/01/17/russia-charges-opposition-politician-shlosberg-with-violating-foreign-agent-law-a87650

Putin, Pashinyan discuss issues of deepening cooperation between Russia, Armenia

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. During the conversation, the sides noted serious practical benefits from with joint work within the Eurasian Economic Union, including for the Armenian economy https://tass.com/politics/1900773

G20 foreign ministers to meet in Johannesburg, South Africa on February 20-21

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. “States representing various geographical zones and a wide spectrum of specialized international organizations have been invited to take part in discussions,” Marat Berdyev noted https://tass.com/world/1900765

Russian Missile Attack on Kryvyi Rih Kills 4

Moscow Times Regional authorities said that five others were wounded, three of whom were in critical condition and hospitalized. https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/01/17/russian-missile-attack-on-kryvyi-rih-kills-4-a87648