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Russia puts Estonian PM on wanted list

Putting Estonia’s leader on the wanted list marks a further escalation in tensions between Russia and the West. Kallas is considered one of Ukraine’s staunchest allies in the 27-country EU bloc…reports Asian

February 14, 2024

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Putin Plans to Double Troops Along NATO Border Post-Ukraine

The intelligence agency said that Russia could double the 19,000 troops positioned near Estonia…reports Asian Lite News Estonia Foreign Intelligence Service on Tuesday said that Russian President Vladimir Putin plans to double

February 13, 2024

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Ukraine aid package clears Senate procedural vote

The $95 billion package includes funding for Israel’s fight against Hamas militants and for key strategic ally Taiwan…reports Asian Lite News A sweeping US foreign aid package, including $60 billion for Ukraine,

February 12, 2024

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Zelensky takes command of Ukraine’s armed forces

President Zelensky acknowledged the need for urgent changes, stating, “The feeling of stagnation in the southern areas and the difficulties in the fighting in the Donetsk region have affected the public mood.”…reports

February 12, 2024

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Stubb Wins Finnish Presidential Election by Narrow Margin

Sami Borg, an election analyst for national broadcaster Yle, said the result is the tightest in the era of a direct popular vote…reports Asian Lite News The presidential candidate for the National

February 12, 2024

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NATO chief calls on Europe to ramp up arms production

Stoltenberg’s comments came amidst growing pleas for shells, ammunition and other military aide from Ukraine as it battles Russian forces into a third year…reports Asian Lite News NATO’s secretary general called on

February 11, 2024

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Putin Blames US for Nord Stream Blasts

Putin said that such a blast can only be done by someone who is “interested” and who is “capable” of pulling off an attack like this…reports Asian Lite News Russian President Vladimir

February 10, 2024

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Russia Ready to Send Gas Through Nord Stream 2

Explosions in the Baltic Sea in September 2022 severely damaged the Nord Stream pipelines, disrupting Russian natural gas supply to Europe via Germany….reports Asian Lite News Russian President Vladimir Putin has said

February 9, 2024

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Russia, Ukraine swap 100 prisoners each

Pictures alongside the post showed servicemen draped in the blue and yellow national flag, embracing and speaking on mobile telephones…reports Asian Lite News Russia and Ukraine have exchanged 100 prisoners of war

February 9, 2024

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‘8,000 killed during Russia’s Mariupol siege’

Ukraine has said tens of thousands were killed but that it cannot give an exact number without access to the city, now under Russian control…reports Asian Lite News At least 8,000 people

February 9, 2024

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