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Russia has initiated a criminal case against Italian journalists who reported on the Ukrainian operation in the Kursk region. Stefania Battistini and cameraman Simone Traini, both working for Rai TV, are the subjects of the investigation. In response, Italian authorities have recalled the journalists to Milan, citing security concerns.
Russia accuses the pair of illegally entering its territory and broadcasting footage from the Sudzha area. The Italian ambassador in Moscow was summoned to Russia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, where she emphasized that news teams operate independently. Rai defended its journalists, stating that "journalism is not a crime, and reports are not subject to prior approval."
A Russian-flagged tanker, identified as the KAIROS, has run aground near the Bulgarian coast close to Ahtopol following a drone attack by Ukraine in the Black Sea
EU legislators have reached a landmark agreement to end reliance on Russian gas by 2027, marking a decisive shift in Europe’s energy policy.
The deadline for submitting entries to the European Press Prize is approaching, with the window remaining open until 23:59 CET on December 14
The Council of the European Union and the European Parliament have reached a provisional deal on new rules that will set a clear timetable for ending the import of Russian natural gas
The European Central Bank has declined to act as a backstop for a proposed 140 billion euro loan for Ukraine
Belgium has indicated it may agree to transfer frozen Russian assets to Ukraine under specific conditions
Russian President Vladimir Putin declared on December 2 that Russia is ready for war with Europe "right now" should any European states initiate hostilities
NATO is considering a more assertive stance against Russia’s hybrid operations
Russian President Vladimir Putin hosted Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban in Moscow on November 28
Russian President Vladimir Putin again tied any halt in hostilities to the withdrawal of Ukrainian troops from the parts of Donbas they still control
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s aide Yuri Ushakov and Kirill Dmitriev, head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund, discussed how to pass Moscow’s proposed “peace plan” to US President Donald Trump’s circle
Russian outlets reported that the Federal Security Service claims to have disrupted an alleged plot to assassinate a senior Russian official, with several media naming Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu as the intended target
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