Russian flag is prepared for raising during a Paralympic medal ceremony in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, on March 9, 2026.
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Campaign for Putin, be a star in Washington?

by Vladyslav Heraskevych

Last week, offices across Washington were actively discussing the signing of the Lindsey Graham sanctions bill, which would significantly increase pressure on Russia. And, a bit unexpectedly, sports have once again become part of that conversation. Usually, when we say "sports," we think of competitions, athletes, or another record being broken. Yet this time in Washington, the talks were centered on a very particular topic. The star and captain of the Washington Capitals, Russian hockey playe

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Ukraine war latest: Russia's oil refining capacity falls as damage from Moscow strikes sets in

Key developments on Sept. 21: * Russia's total oil refining capacity down 45% after mass attack on Moscow * Exclusive: EU readies biggest-ever sanctions package targeting Russia's war machine * Russia 'lost control' of its oil refining industry due to Ukraine's attacks, Trump says ahead of Zelensky meeting * 69% of Russian soldiers on Zaporizhzhia front line have criminal records, Ukrainian military says * Ukraine's Culture Ministry announces major fundraising initiative to help publishers

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