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16th Apr 2024

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Serbia risks US sanctions over Russia arms deals

Serbia could face US sanctions over purchases of Russian jet fighters, attack helicopters, and anti-aircraft missiles produced by firms on an American blacklist. The missiles would be delivered "in the next few months", Russian news agency Tass said Wednesday. A US diplomat, Thomas Zarzecki, who handles sanctions, is due in Belgrade Friday. A US special envoy, Matthew Palmer, said earlier this week Serbia could "run the risk of being sanctioned".

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EU puts Sudan war and famine-risk back in spotlight

The EU is hoping to put the international spotlight back on Sudan amid a war where half the population is at risk of famine. And Josep Borrell, EU foreign policy chief, also warned of Russia's presence in the country.

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Private fears of fairtrade activist for EU election campaign

I am not sleeping well, tossing and turning at night because I am obsessed about the EU election campaign, worried by geopolitical tensions, a far-right next parliament, and a backlash against the Green Deal, writes Sophie Aujean of Fairtrade International.

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