Islamic authorities in Russia’s mostly-Muslim North Caucasus region of Dagestan on Wednesday temporarily banned women from wearing the niqab full-face veil, after simultaneous attacks targeting churches and synagogues killed 22 last month.
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Russia’s Medvedev says Moscow’s nuclear threats over Ukraine are no bluff | Reuters
Senior Russian security official Dmitry Medvedev said on Friday that Russia was not bluffing when it spoke of the possibility of using tactical nuclear weapons against Ukraine and warned Moscow’s conflict with the West could escalate into all-out war.
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U.S. leaning toward relaxing use of its weapons by Ukraine against Russia – The Washington Post
The U.S. reassessment of its policy comes after Russia’s assault on the city of Kharkiv and a chorus of pressure from European allies.
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Russia says US needs to ‘deliver proof’ over China virus accusations
President Vladimir Putin’s spokesman said that Russia couldn’t “show any solidarity” with China-bashing statements from the U.S., and stressed the importance of Moscow’s relationship with Beijing.
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