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Articles with tag "Sweden"

'broadening our invitations'

Russian Ambassador Invite to Nobel Ceremony Sparks Ire

The Nobel Foundation's reversal comes one year after it decided not to invite the Russian and Belarusian ambassadors over the war in Ukraine.
'intelligence activities'

Russian-Swede Accused of Illicit Western Technology Transfers to Moscow

Sergei Skvortsov was formally charged with carrying out "unlawful intelligence activities" against the U.S. and Sweden for a decade until his arrest.
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tit for tat

Russia Shutters Swedish Consulate, Expels Diplomats

The expulsions come amid high tensions over allegations of Russian spying and Sweden's bid to join NATO.
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reasons unclear

Sweden Says Expelling 5 Russian Diplomats

The Swedish Security Service previously said it believes every third Russian diplomat in the country works for Russian intelligence under diplomatic cover...
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Booze Boycott

Absolut Vodka Halts Exports to Russia

The decision came after the Swedish company faced public backlash for resuming shipments to Russia.
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Diplomatic row

Sweden Summons Russian Envoy After NATO Bid Warning

Tatarintsev said that Sweden would be "taking a step towards the abyss" by joining the Western alliance.
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'blood feud'

Anti-Kadyrov Chechen YouTuber Reappears After ‘Assassination’ Claims

Tumso Abdurakhmanov disappeared in Sweden late last year as the Chechen opposition claimed he had been shot dead.
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'aggravated espionage'

Swedish Brothers Go on Trial in 'Unique' Russian Spy Case

Two Swedish brothers, one a former intelligence official, went on trial in Stockholm on Friday accused of "aggravated espionage" for allegedly spying for...
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