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Ukraine Sanctions Popular Russian Cartoon ‘Masha and the Bear’

Ukraine Sanctions Popular Russian Cartoon ‘Masha and the Bear’

Ukraine has imposed sanctions against the producers of the Russian animated series ‘Masha and the Bear’, accusing them of spreading pro-Russian narratives and threatening national security, according to the Ukrainian Culture Ministry.

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Five missing after fire in Swiss Alpine town

Five missing after fire in Swiss Alpine town

Five people are missing and eight injured after a fire destroyed a restaurant and apartments in Thusis, Switzerland. Cantonal police reported the blaze started on the second floor and that the stairwell collapsed, forcing firefighters to use a crane to access the building.

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Nord Stream bombing suspect to Hollywood fixer: Who is Volodymyr Zhuravlev?

Nord Stream bombing suspect to Hollywood fixer: Who is Volodymyr Zhuravlev?

Volodymyr Zhuravlev, a Ukrainian diving instructor and suspect in the 2022 Nord Stream pipeline explosions, was arrested in Croatia on a European arrest warrant. According to German authorities, he was acting as a consultant on a film about the very incident he is accused of.

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Russia Ready for ‘New Ideas’ on Ukraine War That Align with Putin’s Goals

Russia Ready for ‘New Ideas’ on Ukraine War That Align with Putin’s Goals

Russia is open to 'new ideas' on ending the Ukraine war as long as they align with President Vladimir Putin’s objectives, according to Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov. He emphasized that proposals must reflect 'realities on the ground' and that Washington must demonstrate it can influence Kyiv and its European allies.

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