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Russia, Ukraine and Slovakia

Protesters say Fico dragging Slovakia to Russia in Ukraine gas dispute

Thousands of protesters in the Slovak capital held banners and chanted slogans on Friday accusing Prime Minister Robert Fico of dragging the country towards Russia after he met President Vladimir Putin last month amid a gas dispute with Ukraine.

Associated Press · 26m

Thousands rally across Slovakia to protest prime minister’s pro-Russia policies

Thousands of Slovaks have taken to the streets as protests against the pro-Russia policies of populist Prime Minister Robert Fico spread from Slovakia's capital to towns and cities across the country and abroad.

Hosted on MSN · 7d

Ukraine just stopped Russian gas flows to Europe. Here's who's most at risk

Austria has insisted it is well prepared for the stoppage, but Slovakia has threatened to cut electricity supplies to neighboring Ukraine.

Daily Express US on MSN · 4h

Slovakia Prime Minister threatens retaliation against Ukraine over Russian gas

The Nato alliance has been rocked by a warning from Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico who threatened to retaliate against Ukraine if a solution is not found to Kyiv's decision to shut off Russian

Euronews (English) on MSN · 1d

Slovakia ramps up anti-Zelenskyy rhetoric amid Russian gas transit spat

Slovakia's prime minister claims Ukraine is jeopardising Europe's global competitiveness by refusing to allow Russia to export gas into the EU over its territory. View on euronews

Russia, Moldova

CNN on MSN · 6h

A Russia-backed sliver of Moldova is fast running out of energy. Here’s what to know

In the capital of Transnistria, a Kremlin-backed microstate sandwiched between Moldova and Ukraine, the festive New Year’s lights have gone dark ahead of schedule. This separatist sliver of Moldova will run out of energy in three weeks,

Houston Chronicle · 10h

Moldovans grapple with outages as energy crisis grips pro-Russia region

Every time planned electrical outages are imposed on his village in southern Moldova, 73-year-old retiree Vasili Donici passes the time solving crosswords and puzzles in a room he illuminates with a small gas lamp.

Intellinews on MSN · 1d

BALKAN BLOG: Giving free energy to Transnistria could thwart Russia’s plans for Moldova

By Iulian Ernst in Bucharest Moldova will certainly not provide free gas to separatist Transnistria region, government spokesperson Daniel Voda said on January 8 at one of the press conferences held daily since Gazprom cut gas supplies on January 1.

Russia Refutes Trump's Claim About Meeting With Putin

Newsweek on MSN · 10h

Russia Refutes Donald Trump's Claim About Meeting With Putin

Ahead of Trump's inauguration on January 20, the President-elect has said he is planning a meeting with Russia's leader, which the Kremlin has denied.

The Independent · 4h

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Kremlin welcomes meeting with Trump as ‘supermarket hit with US missile’ in Donetsk

The UK and other Nato member states are sending 30,000 FPV drones to Ukraine in a boost to European security and to help the war-hit country to fight Russian aggression. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.

Daily Express on MSN · 9h

Russia burning as 'Ukrainian drone strike' devastates Vladimir Putin's hometown

Russia was once again in flames today as a suspected Ukrainian drone strike' devastated a chemical plant in Vladimir Putin's home city of St Petersburg, leaving a "pillar of fire". Huge repeated explosions were heard at the facility in Gatchina - which makes acetone that can be used for military explosives and rocket fuel.

Trump, Russia and Eu

Hindustan Times · 14m

US hits Russian oil with toughest sanctions yet in bid to give Ukraine, Trump leverage

The U.S. Treasury imposed sanctions on Gazprom Neft and Surgutneftegas, which explore for, produce and sell oil as well as 183 vessels that have shipped Russian oil, many of which are in the so-called shadow fleet of aging tankers operated by non-Western companies. The sanctions also include networks that trade the petroleum.

Newsweek on MSN · 6h

Europe Rethinks Russia Strategy Over Fears Trump Will Cut Sanctions: Report

Brussels is reportedly assessing the potential impact of President-elect Donald Trump reversing Biden-era sanctions on Russia.

Yahoo · 6h

EU fears potential reversal of US sanctions against Russia under Trump – FT

The European Union is concerned that when Donald Trump returns to the US presidency, he may repeal many of Joe Biden's executive orders and sanctions, including those targeting Russia. Source: Financial Times Details: The European Commission leadership has initiated a review of Biden's key decisions,

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Russia attacks Ukraine with 72 drones overnight, Kyiv says

Ukraine's air force said on Friday Russia attacked it with 72 drones overnight though it downed 33 of them while 34 others ...

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Here's what's behind Russia cutting off its last gas line to Europe

Ukrainian transit gas deal to Europe ended on Jan. 1. For now, the most acute effects are being felt in a region called ...

If Europe Freezes, Will Ukraine Burn?

In the first trading day after Ukraine ceased the flow of Russian gas and oil, benchmark natural gas prices in Europe surged ...

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Ukraine Halts Russia's Gas Pipe to Europe: How Will Putin Respond?

Ukraine hailed the end of the gas transit deal amid Russia's invasion. But Russia said European living standards will suffer.

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Serbia cancels Russian arms deals amid Ukraine war, Western sanctions

As international sanctions continue to pressure Moscow, Belgrade is shopping for military gear elsewhere, including in Israel ...

Scholz blocks delivery of advanced air defence systems for Ukraine

Chancellor Olaf Scholz has blocked an air defence package for Ukraine worth €3 billion (£2.5 ...

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Russia's Gazprom relocates staff to Türkiye as EU sanctions bite

This news follows Ukraine’s decision to halt Russian gas transit as of Jan. 1, 2025, therefore dealing a major blow to Moscow ...

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Drones in Ukraine: Four lessons for the West

From overreliance on China to the growing involvement of civilians, the extensive use of drones in the Ukraine war offers ...

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