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US and Turkey agree on new sanctions enforcement framework against Russian-affiliated companies
Turkey and the United States have agreed on a new framework for enforcing secondary sanctions aimed at companies cooperating with Russ, reports the Turkish newspaper Hurriyet.
Under the new agreement, US authorities will inform Ankara of any companies suspected of dubious activities and request information concerning these suspicions. Should Turkey conduct an investigation and report the findings to the US, "measures will be taken if necessary," according to the paper.
Previously, Washington …
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Chinese banks halt yuan payments from Russia over sanctions concerns
Major Chinese banks have stopped accepting yuan payments from Russia, effectively blocking transactions, with funds being returned to customers in the Russian Federation. According to the Russian publication Izvestia, Chinese banks and financial institutions have begun to massively block yuan payments from Russia due to fears of Western sanctions.
At least eight credit institutions have declined Russian payments, according to reports. These include major banks like Ping An Bank and Bank of …
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Russian armed opposition urges Belgorod governor to evacuate residents amidst escalating strikes
The Russian armed opposition fighters from the Freedom of Russia Legion, Russian Volunteer Corps, and Siberian Battalion have appealed to the governor of Russia's Belgorod region, Vyacheslav Gladkov, urging him to begin evacuation of the residents due to intensifying military strikes.
"The liberation movement calls on the leadership of the Belgorod region, and Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov in particular, to stop using the civilian population as a shield and to immediately evacuate the people …
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Russian National Guard special unit vanishes near Grayvoron amid intense fighting in Belgorod region
A special unit of Russia's National Guard, the Rosgvardia, has mysteriously disappeared near the city of Grayvoron in the Belgorod region, where fierce fighting has been taking place, reports the Russian war channel Kremlyovskaya Tabakerka (the Kremlin tobacco box), citing its sources.
The outlet noted that Moscow releases very little information about the fighting in the Belgorod region, as it negatively impacts the narrative around the re-election of Russian president Vladimir Putin, despite …
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Hamas leader congratulates Putin on re-election, lauds Russian support for Palestinian cause
The leader of the terrorist group Hamas, Ismail Haniyeh, congratulated Vladimir Putin on his re-election as president of Russia, reports RIA Novosti, citing a statement made on the Telegram channel of Hamas.
In his message, Haniyeh highlighted Hamas's hope to "strengthen the bonds of friendship and develop cooperation" with Russia and "highly appreciated" the Russian stance on "supporting the Palestinian cause." Haniyeh also wished Putin "successful endeavors for the benefit of the Russian …