Russians are likely to face higher taxes as the burden on the budget grows and the Central Bank of Russia says that “the economy needs a breather.”
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Pressure on Russia's economy intensifies as full-scale invasion of Ukraine continues
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Man killed in Kupiansk by Russian shelling
On the morning of August 22, Russian invaders shelled the city of Kupiansk in the Kharkiv region, killing a local resident.
This was reported on Facebook by Andriy Kanashevych, head of the Kupiansk Military Administration, according to Ukrinform.
“On August…
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The 10 Best European Countries for Expats to Launch a Business in 2025
Expat entrepreneur score: 8.66/10
With its massive venture capital ecosystem and strong entrepreneurial pipeline, the UK leads the list — and not just because of deep pockets.
Startups headquartered in Britain…
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Former Sri Lankan President Wickremesinghe arrested on allegations of misusing state funds
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Sri Lankan police on Friday arrested the country’s former president and senior opposition politician Ranil Wickremesinghe over allegations of misusing public funds during his…
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Unlocking European Industrial Real Estate
The global defense landscape is undergoing a seismic shift. Central and Eastern Europe (CEE), long overlooked in favor of Western European markets, is now at the forefront of a defense reindustrialization wave driven by geopolitical…
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Ukraine doesn’t necessarily need to be tied to NATO’s Article 5 for security guarantees
Ukraine doesn’t need to tie its security guarantees strictly to NATO’s Article 5. At this stage, it’s more important to maintain the independence and flexibility of its armed forces while gradually aligning with the Alliance through shared understanding on key issues.
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Three Undiscovered European Gems With Promising Potential
Amid easing trade tensions and optimism over potential U.S. interest rate cuts, the European market has shown resilience with key indices like the STOXX Europe 600 Index ending higher. In this favorable economic climate, identifying…
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Court orders stray dogs in New Delhi released, easing its order to move them all to shelters
NEW DELHI (AP) — India’s Supreme Court ordered the release of all stray dogs that were removed from New Delhi streets after sterilization and immunization following an increase in the number of people…
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A Week After Alaska, Five Things To Know About Ukraine’s Elusive Peace
A week after US President Donald Trump laid out the red carpet for his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, not much has changed in efforts to bring an end to the fighting in Ukraine.
The Trump-Putin meeting in Alaska was followed by talks with Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European leaders in…
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