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No heart attack, no body doubles: Kremlin denies rumours about Vladimir Putin
A Telegram channel had earlier claimed Putin was “very ill” and unlikely to live until the end of autumn, with all official meetings conducted by a body double.
- by Rob Harris
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Bedbug panic in France fanned by Russia, intel services believe
“It’s as if someone was seeking to damage the reputation of the country before the Olympics,” said one French pest control company worker.
- by Henry Samuel
Russian forces make renewed push to take eastern Ukraine towns
A Russian missile attack has hit a postal distribution centre in the north-eastern Ukrainian city of Kharkiv, killing six people and injuring at least 14, Ukrainian officials say.
- by Nebi Qena
Lord of the East: Photos from Vladivostok
The China-Russia relationship has grown stronger amid fraying relations with the West. The Russian port city of Vladivostok embodies these closer ties.
G7 countries want to ban Russian diamonds but it’s proving very hard
Four proposals have been prepared. At stake is the reputation of Antwerp and a jewellery market worth billions.
- by Julia Payne
King crabs and cars: Behind Xi and Putin’s challenge to the West
The city of Vladivostok is at the centre of a blossoming relationship that has overcome decades of mistrust because of a common enemy.
- by Eryk Bagshaw
In Beijing, Putin calls for help to fund Arctic shipping route
Putin is asking for multinational investment in his “dear friend” Xi’s Belt and Road project. The route could cut the distance between Asia and Europe in half.
- by Eryk Bagshaw
Ukraine uses US long-range missiles to strike Russian-occupied territories
For the first time, Ukrainian forces used US missiles to strike airfields in Moscow-occupied areas in the country’s east and south.
- by Yuliia Dysa
1000 containers of N Korean arms shipped to Russia for Ukraine war: US
At least twice last month, the US tracked shipment of military equipment and munition from North Korea to a Russian port, then by rail to near the frontline.
- by Peter Baker
Russian governor reported to police after saying there’s ‘no need’ for the war in Ukraine
Critics have called for authorities to launch an investigation into her remarks, but Natalya Komarova hasn’t been detained or faced any charges so far.
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Russian journalist who denounced Ukraine war checked for suspected poisoning
Marina Ovsyannikova, who worked at Russian state television Channel One, drew international attention after appearing behind the anchor with a “Stop the war” sign.