Russian sociologist accused of ‘justifying terrorism’ released

Social scientist and left-wing activist Boris Kagarlitsky has been fined and banned from administering websites Russian sociologist and prominent left-wing activist Boris Kagarlitsky was released from custody by a court on Tuesday, according to Russian media.

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Ukraine backtracks on Olympic boycott threat

Kiev says it will instead focus on preventing Russian athletes from appearing at the 2024 Paris Games Ukraine has backtracked on its threat to boycott the 2024 Olympic Games, having previously claimed its athletes could skip the event in Paris after Russians and Belarusians were cleared to compete under neutral status.

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EU states divided on Russian oil tanker ban – Reuters

Brussels has reportedly softened restrictions amid concerns raised by Mediterranean members EU states remain divided about the possibility of selling oil tankers to Russia, Reuters reported on Monday. The bloc’s diplomats are seeking to compromise on a long-debated 12th package of sanctions on Moscow.

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