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Russian Media Criticizes Paris Olympics, Few Athletes Competing

Challenges arise as only 15 Russian athletes compete as neutrals in the Paris Olympics, impacting media coverage and ethical debates.

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Lammy urged to drop ‘ludicrous’ financial aid to Cuba over concerns troops are fighting for Russia in Ukraine

Britain needs to rethink financial support, a leading US congressman has told The Independent

The Independent UK

Why Was Russia Banned From the Olympics?

Russian athletes can compete independently.

Sports Illustrated

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Venezuela's main opposition candidate hopes to have 'cordial relations' with China, U.S. and Russia if elected

Edmundo González Urrutia also said that he trusts the country's military will respect Sunday's election results

Latin Times

Russian media throw shade at Paris Olympics, which TV won't show

Watching the Paris Olympics will be difficult for most people in Russia, and in the view of local media it’s not really worth the effort

The Independent UK

Hungary’s nationalist leader warns of EU's demise and backs Trump in anti-Western speech

Hungary’s nationalist prime minister Viktor Orban has given a speech attacking the West, praising Donald Trump, and saying the EU (of which Hungary is a member) is doomed to fail

The Independent UK

US-China Diplomatic Talks In Laos Amid Rising Tensions

US-China diplomats engage in talks amidst rising tensions in Asia, impacting regional dynamics and global order.

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Russian, Belarusian Athletes Excluded From 2024 Paris Olympics

Finnish President Stubb supports Russia's exclusion from Paris Olympics due to Ukraine war, hoping for reflection among Russian population.

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Russia-Ukraine war live: EU says conflict an existential threat to the bloc

The EU’s Josep Borrell made the remark in a meeting with Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi

The Guardian - UK

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 883

As the war enters its 883rd day, these are the main developments.

Al Jazeera

Grappling with maritime disputes and Myanmar crisis, ASEAN top diplomat meetings joined by US, China

Top diplomats from Southeast Asia are gathered in the Laotian capital with partners that include the United States, China, Russia, Japan, India and Australia

The Independent UK

Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv’s forces strike Russian military airfield in Crimea

Volodymyr Zelenskiy commends troops for hitting ‘Russian bases and logistics on occupied territory’; Russia hands out long jail terms for alleged anti-war plots. What we know on day 885

The Guardian - AU

YouTube is getting throttled in Russia – here's how to unblock it

YouTube is currently the last Western social media platform to work in Russia. Yet, you may soon need a VPN app to keep accessing the video-sharing service too.

TechRadar

Foreign interference, terrorism, cyber-attacks: Paris Olympics face unprecedented security risks

The Paris Olympic Games officially get underway on Friday, at a period of high geopolitical tensions. An impressive security operation has been put in place, but the Games also face unprecedented security challenges.

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Finland's Stubb: 'If it was up to me, there would be no Russian athletes at Olympics'

This week's guest on Talking Europe has a unique vantage point on both the world of politics and sports. Alexander Stubb, the president of Finland, has been an established and influential figure in European and global affairs for the past decade. He's also a keen sportsman, competing – and winning…

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Russia Raises Key Rate To 18% To Curb Inflation

Russia's Central Bank raises key lending rate to 18.00% to combat inflation amid sanctions and overheated economy.

The Independent UK

Russian and Belarusian athletes ‘do not exist’ for Team Ukraine says its chief

National Olympic Committe of Ukraine president Vadym Guttsait says his athletes will not speak to any Russian or Belarusian athletes in Paris.

The Guardian - UK

German man sentenced to death in Belarus begs for help on state TV

Rico Krieger admits role in Ukrainian plot and pleads for German chancellor to save him during broadcast

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International Business Times

Russian Central Bank Hikes Key Rate To Fight Inflation

Russia's central bank raised its key interest to 18 percent on Friday, the sixth hike in just over a year as it seeks to tame soaring price rises.

Dynamite News

Jaishankar, Russian counterpart Lavrov meet in Laos on sidelines of ASEAN meetings

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov on the sidelines of ASEAN events in Laos' Vientiane on Friday. Read further on Dynamite News:

Evening Standard

Russian singer Manizha banned from performing at home releases defiant new song Gun

The last Eurovision contestant to represent Russia before it was excluded refuses to be silenced after finding herself vilified in her home country for her pro-LGBTQ+ and pro-peace views

The Independent UK

With Palestinian deal and Ukrainian foreign minister's visit, China shows its rising influence

In consecutive days this week, China brokered a deal between rival Palestinian factions and hosted Ukraine’s foreign minister at a key moment in the grinding war there

Evening Standard

OPINION - Three years to World War III? Our generals take the wrong lessons from history

There is an air of the Old Testament prophets over the latest dire military and strategic warnings in Britain and America about the need to prepare for war with Russia and China by 2027.

The Conversation

Ukraine war: religious leaders are playing an important (and unusual) role

The Russian Orthodox Church has approved a statement describing Russia’s “special military operation” as a holy war, arguing that all of Ukraine should be Russia’s exclusive zone of influence. Said Ismagilov, one of Ukraine’s top muslim leaders, joined the armed forces to fight against Russia’s mass invasion, claiming a Quranic…

Radio France Internationale

Paris welcomes world leaders and royalty, but no Russia, to the Games

France is preparing to welcome over a hundred heads of state and government for the Summer Olympics which begin with a dazzling ceremony on the river Seine this Friday, with one notable absence – Russia.

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