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“You duck away”: AfD politicians accuse party leadership of failure in the Krah case
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“You duck away”: AfD politicians accuse party leadership of failure in the ...
Quick Glance: Investigation of Possible Payments from China and Russia to Maximilian Krah
  • The General Prosecutor's Office in Dresden has officially initiated investigations against Maximilian Krah due to potential financial flows from Russian and Chinese sources.

  • The AfD lead candidate for the European Parliament elections, Maximilian Krah, is the subject of two preliminary investigations at the General Prosecutor's Office in Dresden.

  • Towards the end of last year, Krah was questioned by the FBI about possible payments from Kremlin-related sources, allegedly carrying a four-digit sum of money at that time.

  • On Monday evening, German authorities arrested Jian G., a close associate of Krah, who is suspected of spying for the Chinese intelligence service in Germany.
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Hugo Boss to sell its Russian subsidiary: Along with many other Western companies, Hugo Boss suspended its retail operations in Russia after the beginning of the ...
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Hugo Boss to sell its Russian subsidiary
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The Five Futures of Russia: And How America Can Prepare for Whatever Comes Next: And how America can prepare for whatever comes next.
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The Five Futures of Russia: And How America Can Prepare for Whatever Comes ...
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NATO target for defence spending should rise due to 'more dangerous world', Grant Shapps says
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NATO target for defence spending should rise due to 'more dangerous ...
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Reuters: Canada grants Airbus waiver against sanctions on Russian titanium: Airbus has been granted a waiver by the Canadian government, allowing it to continue ...
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Reuters: Canada grants Airbus waiver against sanctions on Russian titanium
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Latvia to stop teaching Russian as foreign language in schools: Children in Latvia will no longer learn Russian as a foreign language in schools from 2026 ...
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Latvia to stop teaching Russian as foreign language in schools
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Russia vetoes US-backed UN resolution to ban nuclear weapons in space: Russia on Wednesday vetoed a United Nations resolution that would ban the use of nuclear ...
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Russia vetoes US-backed UN resolution to ban nuclear weapons in space
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Blinken expected to deliver strong warning on Russia support as he arrives in China for key meetings
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Blinken expected to deliver strong warning on Russia support as he arrives ...
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Denying Cold War II, fearing World War III : A vigorously waged Cold War is far preferable to the shooting kind, but when kinetic action is the only alternative ...
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Denying Cold War II, fearing World War III 
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Macron warns 'mortal' Europe needs credible defence: French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday warned that Europe faced an existential threat from Russian ...
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Macron warns 'mortal' Europe needs credible defence
Quick Glance: Macron Urges Stronger Defense for Europe
  • French President Emmanuel Macron called on Europe to strengthen its defense against global threats like Russian aggression.

  • Macron warned that Europe is not adequately equipped to face challenges such as Russia's war in Ukraine.

  • He emphasized the importance of a credible European defense strategy and advocated for enhancing Europe's sovereignty in defense and the economy.

  • Macron also called for a revision of EU trade policy to defend European interests, highlighting the lack of respect from Russia and China towards global trade rules.
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The West Is Hastening Its Own Decline | by Brahma Chellaney - Project Syndicate: Brahma Chellaney argues that the unprecedented US and European sanctions against ...
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The West Is Hastening Its Own Decline | by Brahma Chellaney - Project ...
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Sanctions to cut off China dollar access as trade with Russia worries US: The US is drafting sanctions on Chinese lenders that facilitate trade with Russia ...
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Sanctions to cut off China dollar access as trade with Russia worries US
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One Winner Of The Ukraine War Is Azerbaijan: Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has just visited Vladimir Putin in Moscow, days after Russian peacekeepers began ...
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One Winner Of The Ukraine War Is Azerbaijan
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Ukrainian drone strike in Zaporizhzhia region kills four: Russian officials: Emergency services in Russian-held parts of Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia region said a ...
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Ukrainian drone strike in Zaporizhzhia region kills four: Russian ...
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Russia-Ukraine war updates: Moscow threatens to target ‘Western weapons’: These were the updates for the Russia-Ukraine war for Tuesday, April 23, 2024.
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Russia-Ukraine war updates: Moscow threatens to target ‘Western weapons’
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Europe—but Not NATO—Should Send Troops to Ukraine: To Halt Russia’s Advance, Kyiv Needs More Boots on the Ground
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Europe—but Not NATO—Should Send Troops to Ukraine: To Halt Russia’s ...
Quick Glance: Refugees Flee Violence in Southeastern Myanmar
  • Thousands of people from Myanmar’s Kayin (Karen) State have fled to Thailand to escape the fighting between the junta and ethnic Karen troops.

  • The Karen National Liberation Army (KNLA) captured the last military outpost in Myawaddy, leading to retreat and reinforcement by junta forces.

  • The battles intensified, causing an influx of refugees crossing the Moei River into Thailand, with Thai authorities offering humanitarian aid.

  • Thailand is fortifying its border defenses and providing assistance to refugees as the situation remains tense along the border.
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Russia Urges Citizens to Avoid Flying Turkish Airlines to Latin America: The Russian Embassy in Turkey has urged citizens to avoid flying Turkish Airlines due to ...
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Russia Urges Citizens to Avoid Flying Turkish Airlines to Latin America
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UK to increase defence spending to 2.5% of GDP - meaning tens of billions of pounds of extra funding
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UK to increase defence spending to 2.5% of GDP - meaning tens of billions ...
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Zelenskyy suspects intimidation campaign by Russia after Kharkiv TV tower destroyed
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Zelenskyy suspects intimidation campaign by Russia after Kharkiv TV tower ...
Quick Glance: Russian Attack Causes Destruction of TV Tower in Kharkiv
  • A television tower in Kharkiv was ripped in two by a Russian missile strike on Monday, described by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as a deliberate attempt by Moscow to make the second largest city in Ukraine uninhabitable.

  • Impressive footage showed the main mast of the tower breaking off and collapsing in the city, which has been under missile and drone attacks for weeks.

  • Zelenskyy briefed US President Joe Biden about the airstrike that occurred shortly before their conversation.

  • The Service for State Special Communications reported partial damage to the tower's structure, resulting in a temporary loss of television signal. Efforts are underway to restore it, with residents advised to use cable, online TV, or radio if they lack a digital TV signal.
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Russia is in third place: Ukraine war pushes global military spending to all-time high
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Russia is in third place: Ukraine war pushes global military spending to ...
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Military spending in Europe higher than at end of Cold War: Defence and security outlay across Europe increased by 16% from 2022 to 2023, with Poland more than ...
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Military spending in Europe higher than at end of Cold War
Quick Glance: Global Military Spending Hits Historic High in 2023
  • Global military spending hit a record high of $2.443 billion in 2023 after a 7% increase, as per a report.

  • Military expenditure rose consistently over nine years in all regions due to worsening peace and security globally.

  • Countries like Ukraine, Russia, Poland, Germany, and the UK saw significant spikes in their military spending.

  • Israel notably increased its military spending significantly due to the conflict in the Middle East, particularly a major offensive in Gaza in 2023.
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After criticism over deals: Building materials manufacturer Knauf turns its back on Russia
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After criticism over deals: Building materials manufacturer Knauf turns ...
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Hatespeech rules during the Ukraine war: Russian court sentences Meta spokesperson to six years in prison
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Hatespeech rules during the Ukraine war: Russian court sentences Meta ...
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Georgia regime pushing Putinesque foreign agent bill: Georgia’s ruling party first attempted to pass a controversial bill on “foreign agents” in March 2023 ...
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Georgia regime pushing Putinesque foreign agent bill
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Visa-free scheme for Russian visitors extended 60-day exemption will replace 90-day visa-free programme that expires at end of April The cabinet on Tuesday ... Show more   #BangkokPost   #visa   #visafree   #russian
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TV review Caren Miosga: Tino Chrupalla on family politics and Russia: Tino Chrupalla is supposed to speak to Caren Miosga about propaganda allegations against ...
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TV review Caren Miosga: Tino Chrupalla on family politics and Russia
Quick Glance: AfD Leader Chrupalla: Self-Presentation and Critical Discussion
  • Caren Miosga presents AfD leader Tino Chrupalla as a friendly next-door painter who evades critical questions.

  • The discussion touches on the Russia ties of AfD politicians, lack of evidence, and sexism within the party.

  • Chrupalla portrays himself as a down-to-earth private individual with vague political ambitions.

  • Topics like economic policy, labor shortages, childcare, and integration are discussed, while critical confrontations fall flat.
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The Five Futures of Russia: And How America Can Prepare for Whatever Comes Next: And how America can prepare for whatever comes next.
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The Five Futures of Russia: And How America Can Prepare for Whatever Comes ...
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Russia's economic strength to last another 18 months, think tank says: In the best-case scenario, Russia's economic strength will last another 18 months before ...
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Russia's economic strength to last another 18 months, think tank says
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New casualty figures: Has the tank become obsolete due to a key threat in the Ukraine war?
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New casualty figures: Has the tank become obsolete due to a key threat in ...
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Medvedev wishes the USA a "new civil war": Putin has made it clear that he is counting on fatigue in the West in the war of attrition with Ukraine. Nevertheless ...
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Medvedev wishes the USA a
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‘Armstrong of the Arab World’: Syria’s first astronaut Mohammad Faris dies in exile
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‘Armstrong of the Arab World’: Syria’s first astronaut Mohammad Faris dies ...
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Czech FM to reintroduce proposal to curb Schengen travel for Russian diplomats: Czechia will again propose restricting the movement of Russian diplomats in the ...
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Czech FM to reintroduce proposal to curb Schengen travel for Russian ...
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Russia says it has taken Bohdanivka in eastern Ukraine: April 21 (Reuters) - Russian forces have taken control of the settlement of Bohdanivka in Ukraine's ...
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Russia says it has taken Bohdanivka in eastern Ukraine
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Russia's Nornickel moves closer to biggest buyer with plan for copper plant in China
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Russia's Nornickel moves closer to biggest buyer with plan for copper ...
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Thousands of Brit holiday flights 'attacked by Russian jamming': Thousands of flights across Europe were reportedly blighted by crippling jamming attacks aimed ...
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Thousands of Brit holiday flights 'attacked by Russian jamming'
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In-demand and unaccommodated Russia is turning to people with disabilities to fill its labor shortage. But deep-seated accessibility issues are undermining its ...
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In-demand and unaccommodated Russia is turning to people with disabilities ...
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UK sends more weapons to Ukraine as Rishi Sunak fears ‘difficult summer’: Prime minister to meet his Polish counterpart Donald Tusk after announcing £500 million ...
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UK sends more weapons to Ukraine as Rishi Sunak fears ‘difficult summer’
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Poland, Lithuania, other NATO allies begin military exercise around Suwalki Gap: The exercise was jointly planned in 2022 by the Polish and Lithuanian militaries ...
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Poland, Lithuania, other NATO allies begin military exercise around ...
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In Ukraine, the vote to renew U.S. aid was cheered. But unease for the future remains
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In Ukraine, the vote to renew U.S. aid was cheered. But unease for the ...
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The girlfriend of a Ukrainian soldier shared a photo of her loved one before and after being captured by Russia❤️‍🩹 Olexiy participated in defending Azovstal ... Show more
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Television tower in Ukraine collapses after missile strike – video: Volodymyr Zelenskiy said the strike was part of a deliberate effort by Moscow to make ...
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Television tower in Ukraine collapses after missile strike – video
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Russian forces strike television tower in KharkivThis is the tallest structure in the city. The strike caused disruptions in digital television signals ... Show more   euromaidanpress.com/2024/04/22/russian-forces-strike-television-tower-in-kharkiv/
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First AfD district councillor: The practical shock of Robert Sesselmann: He wanted to negotiate with Putin, close the border and leave the euro. In practice ...
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First AfD district councillor: The practical shock of Robert Sesselmann
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France ‘pounded’ by Russian disinformation, French EU minister warns: French EU Minister Jean-Noël Barrot warned of the massive scale of disinformation campaigns ...
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France ‘pounded’ by Russian disinformation, French EU minister warns
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Budanov: Ukraine faces 'difficult situation' starting mid-May: Ukraine is about to face a "difficult" but "not catastrophic" ...
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Budanov: Ukraine faces 'difficult situation' starting mid-May