Tag: Belarus
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Poland intercepts Russian plane over Baltic amid alleged Belarus airspace provocations
Poland reports airspace breaches by Russian aircraft over the Baltic Poland has described a series of incidents close to its airspace, including the interception of a Russian fighter jet over the Baltic Sea and multiple incursions by balloons that crossed into Polish airspace. Officials say the events appear designed to provoke and could reflect broader…
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Poland Intercepts Russian Plane Over Baltic Amid Belarus Provocations
Rising Tensions in the Baltic: Poland’s Intercept and Alleged Provocations Tensions in the Baltic region have escalated after Poland said it intercepted a Russian fighter jet over the Baltic Sea, in what Warsaw described as part of a broader pattern of airspace violations allegedly linked to Russia and Belarus. Polish authorities also reported multiple entries…
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Poland Intercepts Russian Plane Over Baltic Amid Belarus Airspace Breaches
Overview Poland has reported multiple incidents that it says may constitute provocations by Russia and Belarus, including the interception of a Russian fighter jet over the Baltic Sea and the intrusion of Polish airspace by several balloons believed to be smuggling devices. These events come as NATO’s eastern flank remains on high alert amid heightened…
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Which Countries, Besides Russia, Have Assets Frozen by the EU?
Overview: EU sanctions and frozen assets The European Union’s asset-freeze regime is a central tool in its broader set of sanctions against Russia following Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine. The aim is to restrict access to funds and financial resources for individuals, entities, and regimes deemed to threaten or destabilize international peace and security. While the…
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EU Sanctions: Besides Russia, which countries have assets frozen by the bloc?
The European Union has been bringing a broad set of sanctions against Russia in response to its invasion of Ukraine, and a common question that comes up is: which countries, besides Russia, have assets frozen by the EU? Understanding how EU asset freezes work is key. The bloc does not typically freeze the national assets…
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Indonesia Targets 100% Trade Growth with EAEU After FTA Signing
Indonesia Sets Sights on 100% Trade Growth With EAEU Indonesia is aiming to significantly boost its trade with the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) following the signing of a free trade agreement (FTA). Government officials and industry stakeholders in Jakarta have expressed optimism that the pact will translate into a near-doubling of bilateral trade in the…
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Indonesia Eyes 100% Trade Rise With EAEU After FTA Deal
Indonesia Signals Ambitious Trade Growth With EAEU After FTA Indonesia has outlined an ambitious goal to double its trade with the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) following the signing of a free trade agreement. Officials cited by the Indonesian News Agency ANTARA say the target could see trade volumes rise by as much as 100 percent,…
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Belarus Model Trafficked from Thailand Killed in Myanmar Cyber Scam Camp
Tragic case highlights the global reach of trafficking networks A 26-year-old Belarusian woman, Vera Kravchova, traveled to Bangkok believing she had secured a legitimate modeling opportunity. Instead, she became a victim of a sophisticated trafficking operation that took her from Thailand to a northern region of Myanmar controlled by criminal networks. The case underscores the…
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Model Trafficked to Myanmar Killed in Cyber Scam Camp
Tragic case shines a light on trafficking and cyber scams in Southeast Asia A 26-year-old woman identified as Vera Kravchova, a Belarusian model who traveled to Bangkok for a supposed modelling job, was reported missing after arriving in Thailand. International outlets and regional authorities say she was abducted and transported to northern Myanmar, where she…
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Scotland v Belarus LIVE: Hickey Out, Mulligan & Barron Called Up for Hampden Clash
Scotland vs Belarus: Key context The World Cup qualifying campaign continues at Hampden Park in Glasgow as Scotland host Belarus on Sunday afternoon. Victory for Steve Clarke’s side would move them closer to qualification, while Belarus will be hopeful of creating an upset on Scottish soil. Team news: Hickey ruled out, fresh faces arrive Scotland…