Ukraine introduces duty on export of unprocessed stone
Ukraine has introduced an export duty on unprocessed natural stone. The rate will be 300 euros per tonne and will remain in force for 10 years.
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Russia removes its aircraft from sanctions
Since the start of the full-scale invasion, Russian airlines have managed to remove more than half of the aircraft remaining in the country from dual registration.
Trump activist vows to prove Macron's wife is a man
Scandal surrounding the President of France: On 30 January, Candace Owens, an activist linked to Donald Trump's team, intends to release documents which, according to her, may confirm
EU seeks to cut Russia off from SWIFT
The European Union is analysing the possibility of introducing new sanctions against Russia, including the disconnection of Russian banks from the SWIFT system, a ban on imports of Russian liquefied natural ga
Panama Canal to remain under Panama's control
Control of the Panama Canal will continue to remain in Panama's hands, and discussions about its transfer to the United States are unfounded.
South Korea's president detained
South Korean law enforcement agencies have detained the temporarily suspended President Yoon Suk-yeol.
Iran does not recognise Crimea and Donbas as Russian
Iran continues not to recognise Crimea, as well as the Donetsk and Luhansk regions, as part of the Russian Federation. This principle remains significant in the context of bilateral relations between Tehran and Moscow
US opposes accelerated ceasefire
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin expressed concern over a potential premature ceasefire in Ukraine
Dnipro Mayor Borys Filatov Sentenced in Absentia to Nine Years in Prison
Dnipro Mayor Borys Filatov has been sentenced in absentia to nine years in a Russian penal colony. The ruling was issued by the Basmanny Court in Moscow, which accused the Ukrainian politician of spreading "fakes" about the Russian army and "inciting hatred".
South Korea wants to repatriate North Korean prisoners of war
South Korea has expressed its intention to repatriate North Korean army soldiers who have been taken prisoner by Ukraine. This was announced by South Korean Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lee Jae-woon.
Russia ready to discuss security guarantees for Ukraine
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated his readiness to discuss issues of security guarantees for Ukraine.
Fico faces impeachment threat
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico is facing a serious political crisis: the country's opposition forces intend to vote no confidence in him.
Biden threatened Putin with unleashing a shadow war
The Joe Biden administration stated its readiness to escalate the "shadow war" with Russia to a higher level in response to sabotage operations directed against the US and its European allies.
Lavrov claims Ukraine seeks to destroy TurkStream
The United States and Ukraine are allegedly planning to destroy the TurkStream gas pipeline, which could seriously damage the energy stability of the European Union.
Trump will not force Ukraine to start negotiations with Russia
According to Bloomberg, Donald Trump does not intend to force Ukraine to start premature negotiations with Russia.
China sends military aircraft towards Taiwan
On Tuesday morning, the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) dispatched more than 20 fighter jets towards Taiwan to conduct drills near the island, alongside vessels of the Chinese Navy.
Republicans draft bill to purchase Greenland
A group of Trump-backed Republicans introduced a bill in the US Congress proposing the "purchase of Greenland".
Switzerland to join Military Schengen
The European Union officially approved Switzerland's invitation to join the "Military Schengen" programme on 13 January, which aims to facilitate the movement of troops across Europe
Trump intends to meet Putin as soon as possible
Donald Trump expressed his intention to arrange a swift meeting with Vladimir Putin if he returns to the post of US President.
Iran develops relations with Russia in nuclear sphere
Iran is actively developing covert diplomatic contacts with Russia, seeking to strengthen its defence capabilities and secure Moscow's support on nuclear issues, The Times reports.
Estonia to close border with Russia
Estonia's opposition party Isamaa has initiated a bill proposing the closure of the border between Estonia and Russia, according to the ERR portal.