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Euroviews. Amazon’s ambivalence is helping support for Russian forces and their proxies in Ukraine ǀ View

While Russia is waging an illegal invasion into Ukraine, Amazon is profiting from the symbols of that conflict, such as the banners that represent Russian proxy forces.

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Russia's famous matryoshka dolls get a coronavirus makeover

Even Russia's nesting dolls cannot escape the impact of the coronavirus crisis.

Russia

'It's torture': Moscow's elderly struggling to cope during lockdown

“Old people have to stay between four walls most of the time anyway, so not letting us go out at all is torture,” said pensioner Nina.

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Easter Mass: All churches in Moscow are closed to the public

Russian Patriarch Kirill celebrates the Orthodox Easter Mass at an empty Christ the Saviour Cathedral in Moscow amid the coronavirus pandemic. In Sofia, people attend the Easter mass despite the virus fears.

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Orthodox Churches disagree on how to worship safely over Easter

Orthodox churches in Russia and Ukraine have sent mixed signals to congregations over whether or not they can attend Easter services this weekend.

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Euroviews. The EU must not let the four horsemen of the Apocalypse weaken Europe's security ǀ View

The looming economic recovery may take its toll on Europe’s armed forces and civilian experts - they will be expected to do more with less money. This has to be avoided at all costs.

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COVID-19: More countries impose lockdown measures

Ireland toughens up its measures to help stop the spread of the new coronavirus, whilst Russia sends out mixed messages.

Russia

Does Russia have really coronavirus under control?

Vladimir Putin says timely measures helped avoid a coronavirus epidemic. Is he right?

Georgia

Georgia's breakaway republic of Abkhazia votes for president

The breakaway Georgian republic of Abkhazia is holding a presidential election to replace the leader who stepped down in January under pressure from the opposition.

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Russians amuse in creative home-made sledge riding

Russians competed in a downhill competition for the most creative home-made sledge on Sunday.

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'There has been a regression on women's rights' - Femen leader Shevchenko

While certain breakthroughs on women's rights following #METOO are celebrating among feminists, Inna Shevchenko continues to fight the patriarchy with activist group FEMEN, as she says, around the world, women's rights are continually under attack.

Russia

Vladimir Putin signs law that could keep him in power until 2036

The law still needs to be approved by the country's Constitutional Court and in a referendum set for April 22.

Netherlands

MH17 trial: 'Next of kin want justice, simple as that'

The trial against three Russians and a Ukrainian charged with multiple counts of murder for their alleged involvement in the 2014 downing of Malaysia Airline MH17 started today in the Netherlands. .

World

Security expert believes Erdogan may have 'overplayed hand' over Syria

An international security expert believes Turkish President Erdogan may have overplayed his hand in the ongoing conflict in Syria.

Syria

Russia's Putin and Turkey's Erdogan agree Syria ceasefire

Putin said that Russia and Turkey had agreed to a ceasefire in Syria after violence escalated this past week.

Russia

Face to face: Erdogan and Putin meet for talks on conflict in Syria

It was the Russian and Turkish presidents' first meeting since at least 33 Turkish soldiers were killed in an airstrike near Idlib, sparking a NATO crisis.

Syria

Turkey warns Russia to 'get out of our way' in northern Syria

The warning came after 33 Turkish soldiers were killed by airstrikes in northern Idlib province on Thursday. Turkey has blamed Russia.

Turkey

Why Europe could be on the brink of another refugee crisis

Turkish action in Syria is just one part of a chain reaction that experts believe could lead to another humanitarian crisis in Europe.

Syria

Turkey and Russia on a collision course in Idlib

Turkey says it will not back down in a stand-off with Russia over the northern Syrian region of Idlib.

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On a frozen Siberian lake, festival-goers mark the Lunar New Year

Dancers perform the Yokhor, a traditional circle dance.