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www.nytimes.com3 weeks agoEurope newsRussian Deputy Defense Minister Is Detained on Bribery ChargesA Russian deputy defense minister detained for taking a large scale bribe. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com1 month agoEurope newsUkraine hits oil and electricity facilities with drone attacks across RussiaUkraine launched drones at Russian targets sparking a fire and power disruptions. Russian defense ministry accused Kyiv of sabotaging the vote during presidential elections. [ more ]
New York Post3 months agoEurope news5 charged in Ukraine conspiracy to embezzle $40M meant for war munitionsUkrainian arms firm employees conspired to embezzle $40 million earmarked for mortar shells for the war with Russia. Five people have been charged, with one person detained while trying to cross the Ukrainian border. [ more ]
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