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Media: Moscow ready to expel about 30 American diplomats in response to closure of its diplomatic facilities in the U.S
Moscow has decided on retaliatory measures against Washington in the matter of the closure of Russian diplomatic facilities in the United States, reports Izvestia newspaper, citing a source in the Russian Foreign Ministry.
The source stated that Russia can take extreme measures in this matter and respond “in kind.” Moscow was prompted to take such action by Washington’s decision not to return to Russia its two diplomatic residences in the states of Maryland and New York that were closed in …
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Kyiv to introduce new regulations for Russian artists touring in Ukraine
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine will submit amendments to the law on touring events to the Verkhovna Rada soon. These amendments are intended to regulate the tours of artists from the Russian Federation in Ukraine, said Vyacheslav Kyrylenko, the Vice Prime Minister of Ukraine, while on air with “Ukrainian Radio”.
“We will put a barrier legislatively and that small cohort of Russian artists that supports our country and is taking a stand against Putin will certainly continue to visit …
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Media: Russia intends to recall its Permanent Representative to NATO
Russia is considering the possibility of reducing its representation at NATO from a permanent attorney to a temporary one, as reported by Izvestia newspaper, citing sources in the Russian Foreign Ministry.
According to them, this measure is connected to the fact that the North Atlantic Alliance "is not inclined to a constructive dialogue, and any discussions grow into accusations against the Russians."
"We are considering the option of leaving a chargé d'affaires pro tempore in Brussels after …
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President Dodon: Moldova will never be anti-Russian
Igor Dodon, the President of Moldova assured that Chisinau would never pursue an anti-Russian policy, RIA Novosti reports.
“I am absolutely against Moldova considering even the possibility of joining NATO... If someone tries to use Moldova as cannon fodder in the fight against Russia, I mean the goals of NATO. We see what they want and achieve in this region. We see what some Western forces in Ukraine have achieved unfortunately... We do not need such scenarios,” Dodon said in an interview on …
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Chairman of the Ukrainian Parliament: Russia should be deprived of its veto right on Ukrainian issues in the UN
Chairman of Verkhovna Rada Andriy Parubiy said that it is necessary to deprive the Russian delegation to the UN Security Council of the right of veto in matters relating to Ukraine.
"Now, when the Russian aggression is under way, Ukraine desperately needs a strong and efficient UN. I am convinced that Russia should be deprived of the right of veto on issues that concern Ukraine," the speaker of the Ukrainian parliament said at a meeting with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, who is …