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US Imposes Sanctions on Russian, Central African Republic Entities Linked to Wagner Group
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US Imposes Sanctions on Russian, Central African Republic Entities Linked to Wagner Group

In Summary:The United States imposes sanctions on entities allegedly aiding Russia's "malign activities" in the Central African Republic (CAR) and supporting the Wagner mercenary group.Sanctioned entities include a CAR-based timber company and a Russia-based firm accused of facilitating illicit resource extraction and providing support to the Wagner Group.The United States has initiated sanctions against two entities, accusing them of furthering Russia's "malign activities" in the Central African Republic (CAR) and backing the Wagner mercenary group, as revealed by the U.S. Treasury Department.According to the Treasury, these entities, a timber company based in CAR and a company situated in St. Petersburg, Russia, have allegedly engaged in financial gains through illicit...
Biden Plans ‘Major Sanctions’ Against Russia in Response to Navalny’s Death
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Biden Plans ‘Major Sanctions’ Against Russia in Response to Navalny’s Death

President Joe Biden addresses reporters from the Roosevelt Room of the White House on February 16, 2024, regarding the reported death of Alexei Navalny.PHOTO/Getty ImagesIn Summary:The Biden administration announces plans for significant sanctions against Russia following the death of Alexei Navalny, a critic of Putin.The sanctions aim to hold Russia accountable for Navalny's death and its actions in the ongoing Ukraine conflict.The White House confirmed on Tuesday that the Biden administration will implement "major sanctions" against Russia in response to the death of Alexei Navalny, a prominent critic of Russian President Vladimir Putin who died under suspicious circumstances while in prison.John Kirby, the White House's national security communications advis...
Ukrainian Drones Target St Petersburg Gas Terminal, Sparking Explosions
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Ukrainian Drones Target St Petersburg Gas Terminal, Sparking Explosions

Explosion at Russia gas terminal.ImageJan 21 (TopNews) - An explosion at the Ust-Luga gas terminal near St Petersburg in Russia has been attributed to a Ukrainian drone attack, causing a significant fire, as reported by BBC News.Russian officials confirmed the incident but stated that there were no injuries. Eyewitnesses described the ground shaking beneath them with the force of the explosions. Regional governor Alexander Drozdenko declared a "high alert regime" following the incident at the Novatek gas producer terminal.Keep Reading:Kenya:Ex-Busia Governor Sospeter Ojaamong Defects To UDA From ODMPotential Western Losses Estimated At $288 Billion If Russian Assets Seized, Warns RIAFaces Of The US Presidential Race: In-Depth Analysis Of 2024 Candidates ...
<strong>Russia Unrest: Protesters Clash After Activist’s Sentencing</strong>
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Russia Unrest: Protesters Clash After Activist’s Sentencing

Summary:Riot police clash with demonstrators in Bashkortostan, Russia, following rights activist Fail Alsynov's sentencing to four years, accused of inciting ethnic hatred.In Bashkortostan, southern Russia, clashes erupted between riot police and protesters following the sentencing of rights activist Fail Alsynov to four years in a penal colony.Alsynov, accused of inciting ethnic hatred, faced tear gas and baton strikes as supporters clashed with law enforcement near the courthouse.Amid temperatures of -20C, thousands demonstrated for several days, expressing solidarity with Alsynov. Some tried to block the courthouse entrance post-verdict.Keep ReadingThe Trump Factor: PM Trudeau Addresses Canada’s Challenges And ConcernsGlobal Outcry: Over 19 Nations ...