NPR's Charles Maynes notes that since the start of the war, most aspects of daily life in Russia have changed, driven by intense Western sanctions. McDonald's, Apple, and Starbucks have exited, forcing a pivot to new markets, particularly China.
The Hong Kong government sentenced 45 pro-democracy activists to as much as 10 years for holding an unofficial primary poll in 2020, which drew condemnation for criminalizing free speech.
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