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    Why Is A Czech Firm Selling Furniture In Separatist-Controlled Ukraine?
    Jun23

    Why Is A Czech Firm Selling Furniture In Separatist-Controlled Ukraine?

    Questions have arisen over whether a Czech firm may have violated EU sanctions after two former Czech mercenaries who fought on the side of Russia-backed separatists in eastern Ukraine filmed a video at the firm’s store in the separatist-controlled city of Donetsk. …read more Source:: Radio Free Europe / Radio...

    Defense lawyers in MH17 plane trial seek more investigations
    Jun23

    Defense lawyers in MH17 plane trial seek more investigations

    Defense lawyers for a Russian charged with involvement in the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 over eastern Ukraine in 2014 say the nearly six-year investigation into the deadly incident still has not produced a definitive picture of what happened …read more Source:: ABC...

    Bolton’s book reveals brazen Trump corruption. That’s not why it’s depressing.
    Jun23

    Bolton’s book reveals brazen Trump corruption. That’s not why it’s depressing.

    The failure of House Democrats to examine this additional corruption, Bolton wrote, and their sole focus on Ukraine were “impeachment malpractice.” But would it have made a difference? …read more Source::...

    Putin uses World War II parade to boost support before vote
    Jun23

    Putin uses World War II parade to boost support before vote

    MOSCOW (AP) — A massive Russian military parade postponed by the coronavirus pandemic will roll through Red Square this week to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II in Europe, even though Russia is still registering a steady rise in infections. President Vladimir Putin’s insistence on holding the parade reflects not...

    Federal Prosecutor Who Led Cohen Probe Now Atop NY Office
    Jun23

    Federal Prosecutor Who Led Cohen Probe Now Atop NY Office

    A federal prosecutor who held a key role in the case against President Donald Trump’s former personal attorney worked Monday to restore calm to the Manhattan prosecutor’s office, following the abrupt ouster of her predecessor.Audrey Strauss, the newly appointed acting U.S. attorney, sent an email to the staff Saturday night within...

    Bad Policy, Worse Reasons
    Jun23

    Bad Policy, Worse Reasons

    On Sunday, in the Wall Street Journal, National Security Advisor Robert O’Brien provided the logic behind the Trump Administration’s decision to cut nearly 10,000 troops presently stationed in Germany and, in turn, cap U.S. troop levels at 25,000 going forward. It’s a logic that doesn’t hold up, geopolitically or...

    Ukraine President to Compensate Cafe Fined for Serving Him During Lockdown
    Jun22

    Ukraine President to Compensate Cafe Fined for Serving Him During Lockdown

    KYIV (Reuters) – Ukraine’s president said on Monday he would compensate a cafe that was fined for serving him and his entourage during the… …read more Source:: U.S....

    Russian Police Chief Arrested On Suspicion Of Spying For Ukraine
    Jun22

    Russian Police Chief Arrested On Suspicion Of Spying For Ukraine

    A police chief in Russia’s western region of Kursk has been arrested on suspicion of spying for Ukraine. …read more Source:: Radio Free Europe / Radio...

    Bolton Says House Impeachment Inquiry Taught Trump ‘He Could Get Away With It’
    Jun22

    Bolton Says House Impeachment Inquiry Taught Trump ‘He Could Get Away With It’

    Former National Security Adviser John Bolton told ABC News’ Martha Raddatz in an interview on Sunday about his forthcoming book that Election Day is the “last guardrail” protecting American democracy and that there’s no telling what will happen if Trump gets reelected in November. Bolton also said that limiting the inquiry to Ukraine...

    Defense lawyers seek more investigations into MH17 downing
    Jun22

    Defense lawyers seek more investigations into MH17 downing

    SCHIPHOL, Netherlands (AP) — Defense lawyers for a Russian charged with involvement in the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 over eastern Ukraine in 2014 cast doubt Monday on prosecutors’ assertions that the passenger jet was shot down by a Buk surface-to-air missile. The comments came as Dutch defense lawyers for Oleg Pulatov began...