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Turchynov: EU is learning from Ukrainian experience in combating Russian propaganda
European parliamentarians are studying Ukrainian methods of combating Russian propaganda and disinformation, Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine Oleksandr Turchynov said in an interview with Hromadske.
Turchynov noted that he had initiated a ban on using Russian social networks and information resources within Ukraine. According to him, after criticizing such sanctions, European partners began to study Ukrainian methods of information security.
"Moreover, if at …
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Widow of Russian mercenary killed in Syria: 'Americans shot them like dogs'
The widow of Stanislav Matveyev, the 38 year-old Asbest resident and Wagner Group mercenary who was killed in the International Coalition airstrike in Syria on February 7, spoke to Russian media outlet Znak.ru.
“They just shot them like dogs, like lab rats,” Elena Matveyeva exclaimed.
Znak.com also reported that Matveyev’s widow received an audio recording, in which a male voice comments on the developments:
“Hi. What is being shown in Syria… In short, they routed us. In short, in one …
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Putin's spokesperson Peskov: Kremlin has no information on Russian deaths in Syria
The Kremlin does not possess information on the death of Russian soldiers in Syria, and the information published in the media must be verified. Furthermore, the politician Grigory Yavlinsky is unlikely to have accurate information on Russian deaths, said Russian Presidential Press Secretary Dmitry Peskov.
The Kremlin spokesperson said that questions relating to the death of Russians in Syria should first be directed at the Ministry of Defense.
“Because you and we are working with information …
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Tillerson: Russia must create conditions for a peaceful solution of the future of Syria
The US has appealed to Russia with a call to end its support of violence in Syria, said State Rex Tillerson during an interview with Al Hurra TV.
"What we’re encouraging Russia and others is to de-escalate the violence – once ISIS is defeated, do not promote the violence. And we’ve asked Russia to persuade the regime [of Bashar Al-Assad] to stop the march and the campaign against opposition forces," Tillerson said.
According to Tillerson, having agreed to the creation of ceasefire areas in …
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Ukrainian President Poroshenko holds telephone talks with Putin
The Presidential Administration of Ukraine’s Press Service has confirmed that a telephone conversation took place between Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko and Russian President Vladimir Putin. This was reported by the Presidential Administration, ZN reports.
The newspaper’s sources touched upon the issue of expanding the release of Ukrainian hostages.
It was also noted that the conversation took place in coordination with European Normandy Format partners and American allies.
"The …