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Russia's cinemas may lose their backdoor access to Hollywood blockbusters
After years of illegal screenings, Russians may soon lose access to major foreign films in their cinemas. Since 2022, "pre-screening entertainment" — as the practice is known locally — has allowed Russian cinema-goers to watch Hollywood blockbusters, even as these cannot be legally distributed due to international sanctions imposed after Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. "Essentially, people buy tickets for a domestic film, but are shown an American blockbuster, technically f
Ukraine to receive $841 million from World Bank amid budget deficit
The funding will be used to reimburse pension payments from the state budget.
Top anti-corruption official denies being formally charged by Ukraine's disgraced prosecutor general
"NABU and SAPO view these actions as a continuation of the systematic attack on the independence of anti-corruption agencies," Ukraine's National Anti-Corruption Bureau said.
BREAKING: Trump claims Ukraine, Russia agree to halt strikes on energy targets, Kyiv unaware of deal
"Ukraine has agreed not to hit Russian Energy Targets. Russia has agreed to do, likewise!" Trump said in a Truth Social post on Sept. 14.
Drone strikes near Polish border show Putin's 'desperation,' NATO's Rutte says
Polish Interior Minister Marcin Kierwinski said Poland was treating the incident with the "utmost seriousness."
Zelensky to push energy, Black Sea ceasefire at possible Trump meeting in New York
"We are open to a maritime ceasefire, as well as an energy ceasefire," President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
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Ukraine has a number of law enforcement agencies that investigate criminal activity ranging from corruption and financial fraud to organized crime, as well as war crimes committed by Russia. The National Police, Security Service of Ukraine, and State Bureau of Investigation handle cases across multiple jurisdictions, with specialized units addressing wartime offenses, including collaboration with Russian occupying forces.
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After refusing even a temporary ceasefire or a leader-level meeting in a noncombatant country, Lavrov went on to emphasize the level of "goodwill" Moscow was displaying in the peace process.
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