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US abstains from WTO condemnation of Russian aggression in Ukraine, sources say

26 Feb 2025

By Olivia Le Poidevin GENEVA (Reuters) – The United States on Wednesday abstained from a statement by members of the World Trade Organization condemning Russia’s aggression in Ukraine, a diplomatic source and a Geneva trade official told Reuters. It is the first time the U.S. has not supported the statement that has been issued each …

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Romania launches criminal inquiry against far-right presidential frontrunner

26 Feb 2025

BUCHAREST (Reuters) -Romanian prosecutors said on Wednesday they had launched a criminal investigation against Calin Georgescu, the far-right frontrunner in last year’s cancelled presidential election, over several accusations including promoting antisemitism. The ballot was voided in December on account of suspected Russian interference in favour of Georgescu, a strong critic of NATO and Western support …

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Italy urges EU action to support higher defence spending

26 Feb 2025

By Angelo Amante and Giuseppe Fonte ROME (Reuters) -Italy on Wednesday called on the European Union to help allow countries to boost their defence spending without infringing the bloc’s budget rules, as member states grapple with U.S. pressure to pay more for their own security. Highly indebted Italy is projecting its defence spending will hit …

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German conservatives prompt anger with questions about NGO funding

26 Feb 2025

By Thomas Escritt BERLIN (Reuters) – Germany’s conservative chancellor-in-waiting Friedrich Merz on Wednesday drew a chorus of criticism, including from his likely future coalition partner, for a raft of parliamentary questions that some see as an attack on German civil society. The 31-page filing, signed by Merz in his capacity as parliamentary leader of the …

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Ukraine says it hit Russian oil refinery, Moscow says it downs 83 drones in southern region

26 Feb 2025

(Reuters) – The Ukrainian military said on Wednesday it had attacked Russia’s Tuapse oil refinery on the Black Sea coast and that at least 40 explosions had been recorded at the site. Tuapse is home to one of Russia’s biggest oil refineries, which has been targeted by Ukrainian drones several times before. The Ukrainian military …

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Hamas says preparations begin in Gaza’s Khan Younis to receive Palestinian prisoners

26 Feb 2025

CAIRO (Reuters) – Preparations have begun at Gaza’s European Hospital in Khan Younis to receive Palestinian prisoners to be freed later on Wednesday, after their release was delayed from Saturday, the Hamas media office for prisoners said. It said the prisoners would be released on Wednesday night between 10:00 p.m. and midnight. (Reporting by Ali …

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Hungary’s government plans to move Pride off the streets

26 Feb 2025

BUDAPEST (Reuters) – Hungary’s annual Budapest Pride should be held in a “closed venue” this year rather than processing along an avenue in central Budapest as previously, Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s Chief of Staff said on Wednesday, citing child protection. It was unclear whether the government intended to move the event inside or also restrict …

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Factbox-What is the state of Russian and U.S. diplomatic missions?

26 Feb 2025

(Reuters) – Russia and the U.S. will seek to mend diplomatic ties during talks also focused on ending the conflict in Ukraine as part of a surprise rapprochement under President Donald Trump.  Following is a history of recent rows over staffing and properties: NO RUSSIAN AMBASSADOR IN WASHINGTON Moscow has had no ambassador in Washington …

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