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Media: Finland building tunnels in case of Russian invasion
The Finnish authorities explain the operating concept of a network of underground tunnels to the country's civilian population, Wall Street Journal reports. The decision was made in response to military exercises by Russia on the border with Finland.
The infrastructure is located near Helsinki, and the total length of the tunnels is about 200 kilometers. Underground routes connect a single network of shopping centers, parking, electricity and water supply lines.
Separate tunnels will be used …
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Polish Defense Minister: Germany asked Poland for information about Russian influence in German politics and media
Germany has asked Poland to provide information about Russia’s influence on politics and the media in the Federal Republic of Germany, said the Polish Defense Minister Antoni Macierewicz on a broadcast on TV Republika.
“At some point, Germany asked me to provide the German authorities with an in-depth analysis of the agents of influence, ways that the Russians have to influence the political scene and media in Germany,” said Macierewicz.
He noted that he did not doubt that the Germans had …
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Moldova demands that Russia withdraws its soldiers and weapons from Transnistria
The Republic of Moldova is demanding that Russia comply with its international obligations and withdraw its troops and weapons from Transnistria, reported the press service of the ruling Democratic Party in Moldova after a speech by the party leader Vlad Plahotniuc at the Council Meeting of Socialist International in New York.
“At this forum I would like to recall the legitimate demands of the authorities of the Republic of Moldova: We insist that Russia complete the withdrawal of their troops …
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Russians arrested in Hamburg unrest, face up to 10 years in prison
Two Russians arrested after the riots in Hamburg, which took place on the eve of and during the recent G20 summit, may face six months to ten years in prison, as stated by the official representative of the Hamburg prosecutor’s office Nana Frombach.
According to her, ten years is the maximum period to which detainees can be sentenced, but the final decision will be made by the court after the investigation is completed and formal charges are brought.
Both prisoners are currently being held in …
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Fugitive ex-president of Transdniestria is suspected of taking $1 million bribe
Kommersant newspaper reports that among the crimes that the Transdniestria Prosecutor's Office suspects Yevgeny Shevchuk, the former leader of the unrecognized republic, has committed is a bribe "within the bounds of a million dollars." However, no official charges have yet been raised.
The head of the Prosecutor's Office, Anatoly Guretsky, told the publication that the investigation had information from the deposition of a certain businessman. "Shevchuk received [the bribe] from the …