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Japan: similar to invasion of Ukraine, Russian occupation of Southern Kuril islands is illegal
Russia has occupied the southern part of the Kuril Islands, which contradicts international law, similar to the attack on Ukraine, said the Deputy Director-General of the European Affairs Bureau of the Japanese Foreign Ministry, Hideki Uyama during during a debate in the Japanese Parliament.
"The Northern Territories (the southern part of the Kuril Islands) are occupied, and we believe that this contradicts the international law, same as the current attack of the Russian army on Ukraine," the …
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Switzerland slams sanctions on Putin, Mishustin and Lavrov
Switzerland has imposed financial sanctions on Russian President Vladimir Putin, Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin and Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, reports Interfax-Ukraine.
"Switzerland is also introducing the sanctions imposed earlier by the EU against Russian President Vladimir Putin, Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin and Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. They come into force immediately," President Ignazio Cassis quoted the decision of the Swiss Federal Council.
The Russian …
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Russian invasion of Ukraine - live updates, February 28
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70 Ukrainian servicemen reportedly killed after Russia strikes military compound in Okhtyrka
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Russian forces in Kherson airport, trying to advance into the city
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Huge lines to grocery stores in Kyiv. Most shelves are empty. Alcohol sales prohibited.
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Germany abandoning Russian gas
The German authorities decided to abandon gas imports from Russia. This was stated by Chancellor Olaf Scholz during a speech in the German parliament on Sunday, February 27.
According to him, Moscow has unreasonably inflated the price of gas, threatens the security of the entire continent and can no longer be considered a stable partner.
"February 24, 2022, marks a turning point in the history of our continent. Vladimir Putin wants to recreate the Russian Empire and govern Europe as he sees …
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Lukasheno considers joining Russian invasion of Ukraine
Belarusian dictator Alexander Lukashenko is likely to make a decision in the coming hours to join Russia's invasion of Ukraine, reports Ukrayinska Pravda, citing Ukrainian Centre for Defence Strategies.
If Lukashenko takes such a step, he will use of all Belarusian troops and weapons, said the Centre for Defence Strategies.
The only reason for this decision is that Lukashenko is completely dependent on Putin, including his own security.
"This decision does not take into account peace and …