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Baltic States and Poland call for immediate EU ban on Russian LNG to safeguard unity and security
In a joint statement, the chairpersons of the EU affairs committees of the Baltic States and Poland have called on the European Union to urgently cease importing liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Russia. As reported by Postimees, the joint appeal highlights the security risks and the undermining of EU unity posed by continued Russian energy purchases.
"By continuing to purchase LNG from Russia, the European Union remains dependent on a state that uses energy as a hybrid weapon and a means of …
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Putin declines to attend Sheinbaum's inauguration in Mexico amidst ICC arrest warrant concerns
Russian President Vladimir Putin will not travel to Mexico for the inauguration of President-elect Claudia Sheinbaum. Instead, a representative appointed by Putin will attend the event, said Alexander Shchetinin, Director of the Latin American Department of Russia's Foreign Ministry, in an interview with RTVI on Friday, September 20.
The inauguration ceremony is set for October 1. Putin received an official invitation for the event back in August. "We are grateful to the Mexican side for this …
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Ukraine ramps up production of 2S22 Bohdana howitzers
Ukraine is stepping up its production of the self-propelled howitzer 2S22 "Bohdana," reaching a new level of defense capability. According to Ukrainian volunteer and military analyst Taras Chmut, the country's arms industry can now produce 16 howitzers per month.
Polish analyst Adam Sverkowski highlighted in a Defence24 article that this marks a significant increase from April, when production stood at 10 units over the same period.
Sverkowski attributes the growth to several factors. Firstly, …
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Ukrainian military: Russian forces push to capture Pokrovsk before rainy season
Russian troops have begun deploying additional reserves to the Pokrovsk front in the Donbas region. This maneuver is part of Russia’s new tactical plan, explained Officer "Vlas" from the 1st Separate Detachment "Omega" on Kyiv 24 TV channel.
According to Vlas, after a brief pause, Russian forces have resumed their assaults near Pokrovsk, aiming to seize control of the city as quickly as possible. The strategic importance of the city for the Russian forces remains high.
The Russians are racing …
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Uzbekistan and U.S. ink customs agreement to clamp down on Russia's sanctions evasion
In a significant move that could impact Russia's parallel import strategies used to circumvent international sanctions, Uzbekistan has signed a mutual customs assistance agreement with the United States.
The customs authorities of Uzbekistan and the U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency have formalized an agreement to collaborate and share data. This marks a major development in over three decades of diplomatic relations between the two countries, opening new doors for enhanced cooperation. …