EU Considers Blacklisting Russia for Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Risks
The European Union may soon consider adding Russia to its blacklist of high-risk third countries for money laundering and terrorist financing
In a video message to the Fourth Summit of the Crimean Platform Leaders, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan demanded that Russia return control of Crimea to Ukraine, Anadolu Agency reports.
Erdogan affirmed Turkey's unwavering support for Ukraine's territorial integrity, sovereignty, and independence, stating that the return of Crimea is a requirement of international law. He highlighted that Turkey has not recognized Russia's annexation of the peninsula and expressed concern over the "unbearable pain" suffered by the Crimean Tatars under Russian occupation.
The Turkish leader reiterated Ankara's commitment to ending the conflict and achieving a just and lasting peace that respects Ukraine's territorial integrity and sovereignty.
While Turkey under Erdogan has refrained from imposing sanctions on Russia and has facilitated ways for Russia to evade sanctions imposed by other nations, it has also been a significant supporter of Ukraine. Turkey has provided military aid, including Bayraktar drones, wheeled armored vehicles, and assistance in building warships.
The Russian military has been increasing its use of decoy drones to confuse and overwhelm Ukrainian air defense systems
The chief of staff for missile ships in Russia’s Black Sea Fleet was reportedly killed in a car bombing in Sevastopol, according to a source connected to Ukraine’s Security Service
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken warned that any involvement of North Korean troops in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine would trigger a strong response
Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has warned that British troops may be deployed to Ukraine if the country loses support from the United States
Russia launched a cruise missile attack on Ukraine overnight
Russian forces have recently used their capture of Vuhledar to secure tactical gains south of Kurakhove
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