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16th Apr 2024

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Russia to deploy new paratroop regiment in Crimea

Russia's military said it would establish a new paratroop regiment in annexed Crimea, completing a reshuffle of forces announced by defence minister Sergei Shoigu in March, Reuters writes. At the same time, Moscow voiced its objections to a framework agreement under which Ukraine will use British funding to improve its naval capabilities, allowing it to buy missiles and build a navy base on the Sea of Azov.

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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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