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Opinion: A sober look at the successors of the Russian 'Empire'

Opinion: A sober look at the successors of the Russian 'Empire'

by Adam Sybera

Russian opposition leaders often present themselves as champions of freedom and democracy, and are often embraced as such by well-meaning but sometimes naive Western donors. However, a closer examination reveals that their advocacy largely revolves around maintaining Russia as a unified and powerful state. Far from being proponents of liberal

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Russian mass attack hits Kyiv, at least 18 injured.

Russian drones and ballistic missiles targeted the capital overnight, damaging dormitories, residential buildings, and a kindergarten. Emergency responders are searching for more victims who may be trapped beneath the rubble.
6:57 PM

Russia hands over bodies of its own soldiers in recent exchange, Kyiv says.

"This could have been done by the Russians on purpose to increase the number of bodies transferred and to load our (forensic) experts with work, adding to all this cynical information pressure. Or it could be their usual negligent attitude toward their own people. In any case, we also identify these bodies," Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko said.
7:09 AM

EU leaders call for tougher sanctions on Russia at G7 summit.

"To achieve peaceful strength we must put more pressure on Russia to secure a real ceasefire, to bring Russia to the negotiating table, and to end this war. Sanctions are critical to that end," European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said.
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