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Dutch government to take Russia to European court over Flight MH17

"Achieving justice for 298 victims of the downing of Flight MH17 is and will remain the government's highest priority," Dutch Foreign Minister Stef Blok said. "By taking this step today ... we are moving closer to this goal."

Russia

Russian official says spying allegations relate to work as journalist

The lawyer of Ivan Safronov, who is accused of spying for a NATO country, says the allegations against him relate to his work as a journalist.

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Few masks and little distancing as thousands pack Black Sea beaches

The EU's ban on Russians and Ukrainians from entering the bloc has boosted the popularity of Black Sea resorts like Odesa and Sochi.

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Rescued lion illustrates plight of thousands of other cubs

Simba the lion was rescued and taken to an animal shelter in Chelyabinsk, southern Russia, but many other cubs have not been as fortunate.

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India

Coronavirus: India set to overtake Russia in total reported cases

It comes as the country reports yet another daily record of COVID-19 infections.

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Forest fires burn out of control in Russia's Arctic region

More than 2,000 hectares of forest was on fire, according to Russia's Ministry of Emergency Situations.

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Russia voters agree to let Putin extend power until 2036

Ballots from three-fourths of Russia's precincts have been counted, revealing 77.6% of voters have so far approved the Russian president's proposed amendments to the 1993 constitution.

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Russian mining company Nornickel admits new pollution in Arctic Tundra

Nornickel has opened an investigation after suspending the employees responsible.

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Scarlet Sails Festival takes place in Russia without spectators

The annual Scarlet Sails festival takes place in honour of Russian school graduates but without spectators due to coronavirus restrictions.

Lithuania

This controversial beach pits history against hedonism in Lithuania

Traditionalists say it disrespects Lithuanian insurgents executed on the same square as the beach in the 1860s. Liberals say the country should move on.

Russia

Sergei Khrushchev, son of Soviet leader, dead at 84

Khrushchev once said he hoped his father would have supported his becoming a U.S. citizen. “After all, it’s not as if I’m defecting," he said.

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Explainer: Russia vote that could see Putin stay in power until 2036

The vote will be over whether to accept constitution changes that would allow Putin to run for another two presidential terms.

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Nearly 500 health workers die from COVID-19 in Russia

The number of coronavirus cases in Russia has rocketed in the last few weeks, and now almost 500 health workers have died.

Germany

Russia was behind killing of Georgian in Berlin, say prosecutors

The victim, a Georgian national of Chechen ethnicity identified as "Tornike K", had fled to Germany in 2016 after fighting Russian troops in Chechnya.

Russia

Russia expels two Czech diplomats amid ongoing diplomatic tension

Russia said it was a retaliatory move after hostility from the Czech Republic

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Russia sentences former US marine Paul Whelan to 16 years in prison

Paul Whelan, a former US marine arrested in Russia on alleged spying charges, faces up to 20 years in prison.

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Russia's military cathedral

A huge cathedral outside Moscow dedicated to Russia's armed forces has been consecrated after it's planned opening was delayed by the coronavirus pandemic

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Putin makes first public appearance in weeks to celebrate Russia Day

Russia Day, a public holiday, marks the country's declaration of sovereignty from the Soviet Union on June 12, 1990.

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Race to clean up Russia oil spill hampered by strong winds

More than 20,000 tonnes of diesel oil leaked into two rivers in Siberia, and now strong winds are hindering the clean-up operation.