The helicopter pilot who deserted to Ukraine deserved his fate, according to one of his parents Oleg Sivaev told Russian media on Monday that his estranged son’s death in Spain did not come as a surprise, calling Maksim Kuzminov a “Judas” who sold out his country for a fistful of dollars.

Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala said on Friday that Prague has no plans to pay for Russian gas deliveries in rubles, as demanded by Moscow. He was quoted by media after speaking at a joint press conference with his Polish counterpart, saying: “As for the ruble payment, the Czech Republic does not intend to give…

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