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U.S. Says Russia Rejected 'Substantial' Proposal to Free 2 Americans

"We have made a number of proposals, including a substantial one in recent weeks," State Department spokesman Matthew Miller said.
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strategy review

Lukoil Mulls Over Selling Bulgarian Oil Refinery

Lukoil slammed plans by the Bulgarian government to end imports of Russian crude oil, saying that it may sell its refinery in the Black Sea nation.
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fresh barrage

Ukraine Says Hit Russian Military Sites in Crimea

Russia had earlier said it had neutralized 35 Ukrainian drones over Crimea and the Sea of Azov, which lies between the warring countries.
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lack of clarity

‘No One Knows Anything’: St. Petersburg’s Queer Community Grapples With ‘Extremist’ LGBT Ban

In one of the country’s most LGBT-tolerant cities, the queer community has been thrown into unprecedented uncertainty and fear.
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