Where is this all going? As the Kremlin authorizes a number of questionable military actions around and outside the Russian borders, leaders in the European Union are starting to ask themselves the inevitable question. But is all this hassle simply to ensure the safety of Russians outside the homeland, as Putin claims, or is there a hidden purpose behind it all?
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One of the oldest and most signature stores to be found on the London streets opens its brand new Spirits department in the wake of the Christmas season. If you’re looking for the perfect present for your loved ones, who appreciate a stiff whiskey or the occasional shot of tequila, this is definitely the place for you.
The South Stream, a pipeline project plagued with both economic and political controversies, was proposed with the intention of offering an alternative gas route from Russia to Central Europe and the Balkan Peninsula, without crossing through the troubled Ukrainian zones, securing the gas distribution of many South-eastern European countries. But is that really its primary purpose?
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The Soviet Union army showcases female war heroes as battle for gender equality still haunts the Western World.
Tensions between Russia and NATO are rising as Russian presence increases in the Baltic region. Read more
Submarine sightings in Swedish waters cause worry as military suspects Russian activity in the region. Read more
Donetsk, the city that hosted a number of games during Euro 2012, including one of the semi finals, saw its symbolic airport, built especially for the tournament, destroyed by military fire.
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There are fears a friendship spanning decades between Russia and Bulgaria might be nearing an end as tensions mount over Ukraine.
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Russia takes one more step towards reincarnating an idea long dissolved – the Soviet Union.
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The Balkans, a region that constantly shifts and changes, once again faces dangerous tensions among its members.
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