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Ex-Putin Son-in-Law’s Land Seized as Part of Dutch Criminal Probe – Guardian

The confiscated land outside Amsterdam was owned by Jorrit Faassen, who married Putin’s eldest daughter in 2008.

Amsterdam Court Rejects Sanctioned Yandex Founder’s Appeal Against Mansion Squatters

Arkady Volozh has been fighting to evict a group of squatters from his 3.4-million-euro mansion in central Amsterdam for months.

‘individual responsibility’

ICC Issues Arrest Warrant For Putin Over Alleged Ukraine War Crimes

Putin and Russia's children's rights commissioner have been indicted over the “unlawful deportation” of Ukrainian children.

two weeks to depart

Dutch Expel Russian Diplomats, Close Trade Mission

The Netherlands accused Moscow of using diplomatic cover for spying.

Russia's Dozhd TV Receives Dutch Broadcast License After Latvia Row

Dutch authorities have granted a broadcasting license to exiled Russian news channel Dozhd following Latvia’s decision to revoke its...

diplomatic fallout

Dutch Foreign Ministry Summons Russian Envoy Over MH17 Verdict

The Netherlands summoned the Russian ambassador on Friday after Moscow accused a Dutch court of a politically motivated verdict in the downing of Malaysia...

high-profile trial

Dutch Judges to Give Long-Awaited Flight MH17 Verdict

A Dutch court delivers its verdict Thursday in the trial of four men over the downing of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 above Ukraine in 2014, as tensions...

anti-war action

Activists Occupy Yandex Founder’s $3.4M Amsterdam Home – Reports

A group of activists has occupied the multimillion-dollar Amsterdam home of EU-sanctioned Russian tech tycoon Arkady Volozh, Dutch media reported Monday...

'provocation' accusation

Moscow Protests Western Bid to 'Recruit' Russian Diplomats

Moscow on Monday summoned the Dutch ambassador to "protest strongly" against Western efforts to "recruit" Russian diplomats in the Netherlands, the Foreign...

sanctions breach

Dutch Arrest Man for Allegedly Selling Microchips to Russia

Dutch authorities have arrested a man on suspicion of selling microchips to Russia in breach of sanctions imposed by the West over Moscow's invasion...

thwarted attempt

Russian Spy Tried To Penetrate War Crimes Court, Say Dutch

Dutch intelligence said the spy works for Russia's GRU military intelligence service and posed as a Brazilian national.

'i am not guilty'

'Acquit Me,' Russian MH17 Suspect Tells Dutch Judges

The long-running trial over the downing of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 over eastern Ukraine is coming to a close.

Netherlands Halts Visas at Moscow Embassy After Diplomat Expulsions

The embassy made the “tough and sad decision” to halt visa services after its entire visa section was expelled.

coordinated action

EU Countries Expel Dozens of Russian Diplomats

The Russian diplomats are suspected of spying.

trial in absentia

Dutch Prosecutors Call for Life in Prison for MH17 Suspects

The four suspects are accused of launching the missile that hit the plane over war-torn eastern Ukraine, killing 298 people.

closing arguments

Dutch Prosecutors Say MH17 Suspects 'Served Military Interests'

Four suspects are being tried in absentia for launching a BUK missile that hit flight MH17 over war-torn eastern Ukraine in 2014.

Russia Wins Latest Round of $50-Bln Yukos Case

Russia had been ordered to pay $50 billion to former shareholders in the oil giant before the Dutch Supreme Court's ruling.

Dutch Say Russian Jets Buzzed Warship in Black Sea

The incident last Thursday involved the frigate HNMLS Evertsen.

espionage accusation

Dutch Expel 2 Russian Diplomats for Spying – Intelligence Service

The Dutch intelligence service said the two Russians were part of a spy network targeting hi-tech industries.

Russia Suffers New Blow in $50Bln Yukos Case

The Dutch Supreme Court "dismissed the Russian Federation's application to suspend enforcement" of the payout.

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