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Fugitive Russian Lawmaker Retains Position in Parliament 1 Year After Bribery Conviction – Report

In August 2022, deputy Vadim Belousov was found guilty of accepting a bribe of 3.2 billion rubles — described as the largest in modern Russia’s history...
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'hybrid strategy'

Moscow 'Outraged' as Bulgaria Expels Orthodox Church Head

Bulgarian authorities accused the Russian Orthodox Church representative in Sofia of acting in the interests of the Kremlin.
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annexed Crimea

Missile Strike Hits Russia’s Black Sea Fleet HQ

After earlier stating that one serviceman was killed in the attack, Russia's Defense Ministry said he had in fact gone missing.
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SPORTING ACHIEVEMENTS

Russia Hopes to Rejoin 'Olympic Family'

The International Olympic Committee has suggested allowing athletes from Russia and Belarus to compete as individuals under a neutral flag.
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