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The Czech Republic created a center to fight Russian propaganda
The Center for combatting terrorism and hybrid threats will start operating in the Czech Republic on January 1st, 2017. This was reported by Ukrinform with reference to the country’s Ministry of Internal Affairs.
"According to the preliminary recommendations from the analysis of national security hybrid threats, including terrorism, radicalization and foreign misinformation campaigns, that pose a serious danger to internal security, it was decided to establish an appropriate government body," …
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Ukraine accused France of delaying visa-free regime
The Deputy Head of the Presidential Administration, Kostiantyn Yelisieiev, stated in an interview with Obozrevatel that the implementation of a visa-free policy for Ukrainian citizens has been delayed by France.
“The delay has occurred due to the position of individual member countries that are having difficulties crossing the psychological boundary regarding visa liberalization with one of the largest countries in Europe. And I would like to mention France. This [the visa-free regime] has to …
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Russian Senator: Trump will probably reverse latest round of sanctions
According to the First Deputy Chairman of Russia’s Federation Council Committee for Defense and Security, Frants Klintsevich, U.S. President-elect Donald Trump will most likely reverse Washington’s latest round of sanctions which were imposed on Thursday in response to the Kremlin’s alleged interference in the U.S. presidential election, TASS reported.
"There is a big chance that Donald Trump will reverse the latest anti-Russian sanctions after he takes office," Klintsevich told reporters. …
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Russian Foreign Ministry suggests expelling 35 U.S. diplomats in response to Washington's latest sanctions
The Russian Foreign Ministry has suggested that Russian President Vladimir Putin expel 35 U.S. diplomats in response to Washington’s decision to expel 35 Russians on Thursday due to the Kremlin’s alleged involvement in hacking during the U.S. presidential election, TASS reported.
The Russian Foreign Ministry has compiled a list of 31 U.S. Embassy employees in Moscow and four employees of the Consulate General in St. Petersburg who it recommends be expelled from Russia.
"We, of course, cannot …
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Montenegro issues international arrest warrant for two Russians and three Serbs for involvement in coup attempt
Montenegro has issued an international arrest warrant for two Russians and three Serbs who are allegedly involved in a coup d’état attempt in order to overthrow the Montenegrin government, Radio Svoboda reported.
On the 27th of December, the Montenegrin Prosecutor’s Office reported that five people are wanted on suspicion of terrorist activity, including the plot to murderthe Prime Minister of Montenegro, Milo Đukanović, and seize of the Parliament building on Election Day in October.
The two …