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Cyprus Investigates How Local Companies Help Russian Oligarchs
Cyprus law enforcement is investigating the attempted £1 billion (about $1.2 billion) stake transfer by a Russian oligarch on the day he faced EU sanctions. The inquiry is currently in progress, The Guardian reported.
This revelation follows the disclosure that...
Crime
Man Detained in Greece for Embezzling Ukraine Defense Funds
A Ukrainian citizen, suspected of embezzling $1.17 million from Ukraine's Ministry of Defence, was apprehended in Athens, Greece. The individual, whose identity remains undisclosed, was reportedly detained in Athens on November 13th.
The arrest is the result of an investigation...
Diplomacy
Xi Jinping Meets Vladimir Putin in Moscow
On Monday, Chinese President Xi Jinping met with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in Moscow. The two-day visit is the first time Xi has visited Russia since the invasion of Ukraine commenced in February last year.
Putin welcomed Xi to...
Diplomacy
China May Supply Russia With “Lethal Support”, Blinken Says
China may give Russia weapons and ammunition for use in the war in Ukraine, according to US Secretary of State Antony Blinken. Blinken made the comments to the press after a meeting with China's top diplomat in Munich.
Russia and...
Crime
Bloodstained Package Mailed to Ukrainian Embassy in Athens
On Monday morning, a blood-stained package arrived at the Ukrainian Embassy in Athens. Greek police have responded by opening an investigation. The sender remains anonymous.
In recent weeks, Ukrainian diplomatic staff around the world have been receiving bloody packages and...
USA
White House Briefed TikTok Stars on Ukraine
The White House briefed a number of top TikTok stars on the war in Ukraine in an attempt to dispel fake news about the conflict last week.
Last Thursday, 30 stars on the video sharing social media app TikTok met...
Diplomacy
War Criminals “Go to Hell”: Ukraine’s Ambassador Slams Russian Counterpart at UN
Ukraine's Ambassador to the UN excoriated Russia and its UN ambassador at a meeting on Thursday, declaring "There is no Purgatory for war criminals. They go straight to hell, Ambassador."
The angry words were said while the Ukraine ambassador Sergiy...