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Boris Johnson ‘not an idiot’, says Russian prankster

Euronews spoke to one of the Russian pranksters who orchestrated a hoax phone call with UK Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson.

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Macron meets with head of rights group 'Memorial'

President Macron has met with head of rights group 'Memorial' and Solzhenitsyn's widow in Russia

United Kingdom

Kremlin questions integrity of Yulia Skripal TV appearance

Moscow questions whether Skripal was speaking of her own free will

Afghanistan

Our bloodshed worth less than that of the West, says ex-Afghan intelli

Euronews spoke to former Afghan intelligence chief Amrullah Saleh who explained how his country is trapped between three clashing factions because of its geopolitical location

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Under duress? Skripal statement splits social media | The Cube

The Cube looks at reactions to the first public statement from Yulia Skripal

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'We are lucky to be alive', says Yulia Skripal in first interview

Yulia Skripal, daughter of poisoned Russian spy Sergei Skripal, speaks to Reuters in London.

Russia

Moscow university students protest World Cup noise

World Cup fever is mounting in much of the world but these students at Moscow State University are not going football crazy.

Russia

No FANS ID, no World Cup, say organisers

A ticket will not be enough for fans visiting Russia for the World Cup, each supporter will need to apply online for a FAN ID.

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Iconic Russian matrioshka dolls painted with World Cup symbols

With the World Cup in Russia now less than a month away, makers of the iconic Matrioshka dolls in host city Nizhny-Novgorod have come up with a twist for visitors — the wooden nesting dolls have been painted with World Cup symbols.

United Kingdom

Russian 'dirty money' puts UK national security at risk, say MPs

A powerful committee of MPs called on the British government to “get serious” and crack down on Kremlin-linked individuals using London as a base for corrupt assets.

Russia

Watch live: Putin and Merkel joint press conference in Sochi

German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Russian President Vladimir Putin hold joint news conference after talks in Russian city of Sochi

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New bridge cements Russia’s hold on Crimea

The bridge linking Russia and the Crimean peninsula, annexed by Moscow in 2014, is a source of pride for Vladimir Putin but has brought anger in Ukraine.

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The Kerch Strait bridge is officially opened.

The bridge across the Kerch Strait, which will connect the Crimean Peninsula and Krasnodar Region is officially opened.

Russia

Window closes on annual gesture: the peculiar case of the man with a portrait

The sweet story of an old man who stood at his apartment's window every year for the May 9th Victory Parade with a portrait of his late mother — until he himself passed away this year.

United Kingdom

UK's MI5 chief wants greater European cooperation

In the first public speech outside Britain by a serving head of MI5, Andrew Parker told European spy chiefs Islamic State militants are plotting "devastating and more complex attacks"

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Putin improves hockey stats with goal on ice

Russian President Vladimir Putin took to the ice on Thursday in Sochi and, with a little help from a team of retired hockey legends, scored five goals.

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Putin reviews Russia's 'invincible weapons' in Red Square military parade

Russia's Vladimir Putin watched advanced jets carrying a hypersonic missile he has touted as invincible scream over Red Square on Wednesday, days after the start of his fourth presidential term.

Czech Republic

Night Wolves biker group arrives in Prague

Motorbike group with close ties to Vladimir Putin causes tensions as they visit the Czech capital.

Russia

Watch: Putin takes a very long, lonely walk to his fourth term

Putin undertook a lengthy walk through the sprawling corridors of the Kremlin to reach his swearing-in ceremony. Euronews has created a sped-up version.

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As it happened this morning: May 7

Good morning Europe! Welcome to our coverage of the major European stories and key international news on Monday, May 7.