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New Russian war crimes probe launched as Sweden promises Ukraine aid
A war crimes probe has been launched after five civilians were killed in a Russian drone attack in the northern Ukrainian region of Sumy, Kiev prosecutors announced on Tuesday. The probe was launched just days before the second anniversary of the start of the conflict. A house in the village of Nova Sloboda was completely destroyed, the prosecutors said, after…
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Russia woos China for expanded G7 summit
Russia is not in talks with Washington about its potential role at an expanded Group of Seven summit later this year, Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said on Saturday, insisting that China should also be included in the event. His comments to TASS news agency countered those of John Sullivan, U.S. ambassador to Russia, who told RBC TV on Friday…
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G7 leaders kick against Putin’s re-admission
The UK and Canada have opposed Russia’s return to the G7, deepening a rift over US President Donald Trump’s wish for the country to re-join. Mr Trump said on Saturday he would postpone the G7 summit scheduled to take place this month until September. The president said the G7’s “outdated group of countries” should be expanded to include others, including…
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Aliyu to Kwankwaso: I never contemplated dumping PDP
The Governor of Niger State, Dr. Mu’azu Banagida Aliyu, on Tuesday refuted claims that he planned dumping the Peoples Democratic Party for the All Progressives Congress. Aliyu said at the time he led the G-7, the objective was to resolve leadership problem in the PDP. Aliyu’s reaction was contained in a press release signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Israel…
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