In fake referendums, occupied parts of Ukraine “vote” to join Russia
Voting was at gunpoint, and the Kremlin controlled the count
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Month: September 2022
Turkey summons German envoy after top lawmaker calls Erdoğan ‘sewer rat’
Turkey’s foreign ministry summoned the German ambassador to Ankara on Tuesday after the Bundestag’s vice president compared Recep Tayyip Erdoğan to a “sewer rat.” “We condemn in the strongest terms the insulting statements made by Mr. Wolfgang Kubicki, the Vice President of the Federal Parliament of Germany, about our President,” the Turkish ministry said in […]
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US steps up intel, surveillance after Putin’s nuke threats
U.S. and allied intelligence agencies are stepping up efforts to detect any Russian military moves or communications that might signal that Vladimir Putin has ordered the use of nuclear weapons in Ukraine, according to five current and former U.S. officials. But any indications that the erratic Russian leader has decided to unleash the unthinkable — […]
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For a Deaf Family in Ukraine, War Is a Bewildering Terror
People with disabilities in the country are often isolated and poor, and for those like Antonina Andriyenko and her daughter, Tanya, the fear and confusion of trying to stay safe is a constant struggle.
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Keir Starmer Accuses Liz Truss of Losing Control of Britain’s Economy
Under the governing Conservatives, the markets are down and the pound is under pressure. On Thursday, Keir Starmer, the Labour leader, staked his claim as the guardian of sound fiscal policy.
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High school students will also have to take tests in natural sciences as of next school year – The Baltic Times
RIGA – As of next school year, students will also have to take national tests in natural sciences, the government decided on Tuesday…….
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Estonia’ car rental service Bolt Drive expanding to Latvia – The Baltic Times
TALLINN – Bolt is about to launch its Bolt Drive car rental service in the Latvian capital Riga and in nearby Jurmala this week…….
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EU must strongly condemn Russia for organizing pseudo-referendums in Ukraine and introduce new sanctions – political expert – The Baltic Times
RIGA – The countries of the European Union (EU) must strongly condemn Russia for organizing pseudo-referendums in the occupied territories of Uk……
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Estonian PM presented with CEPA Transatlantic Leadership Award – The Baltic Times
TALLINN – Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas was presented with the Transatlantic Leadership Award by the US Center for European Policy Analysi……
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Several options for building Estonia’s TEN-T roads – The Baltic Times
TALLINN – Deputy secretary general of the Estonian Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications Ahti Kuningas hopes that Estonia will not hav……
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