Russia places Pacific fleet on ‘high alert’

This was done as part of a surprise combat readiness check, Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said Russia has switched its Pacific Navy fleet to full combat readiness mode as part of a surprise check, Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu has said. He explained that drills would be held aimed at preventing enemy forces from landing on Sakhalin…

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Ukraine’s EU backers skeptical of counteroffensive – Bloomberg

The news outlet claims hopes have been dampened, with a 30 km (20 mile) advance now seen as a realistic objective Some EU nations supporting Ukraine have started to doubt whether Kiev will be able to recapture large swathes of territory this year, Bloomberg has reported. Even a modest advance would likely result in heavy…

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Rebranded Zara stores to reopen in Russia

Banners sporting the new brand name ‘MAAG’ already adorn storefronts in major shopping malls Former Zara stores in Russia are to reopen under a new name, MAAG, by June 1, news outlet Izvestia reported on Friday, citing Dmitry Tomilin, board member of the Russian Council of Shopping Centers.

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