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Vladimir Putin likely didn't order death of Russian opposition leader Navalny, U.S. official says
U.S. intelligence officials have determined that Russian President Vladimir Putin likely didn’t order the death of imprisoned opposition leader Alexei Navalny in February, according to an official familiar with the determination.
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Putin Ally Warns Enemies of 'Instant Response' With Russian Nuclear Weapons
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko on Thursday warned potential enemies of his nation "that if they set foot on the Belarusian soil, they will get an instant response with all kinds of weapons," including nuclear ones.Lukashenko has been a close ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin for years, and he has been one of the biggest defenders of the Kremlin's current war in Ukraine. The Belarusian leader was credited with brokering negotiations between Putin and since-deceased Wagner Group...
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Japan grants special residency permit to Russian man opposing Putin
A Russian man who effectively sought political asylum in Japan before the start of Moscow's invasion of Ukraine said Thursday that Japanese immigration authorities have granted him special permission to stay. In mid-March, the man, who has spoken out against Russian President Vladimir Putin's government, was granted a one-year "designated