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23rd Mar 2023

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EU 'no comment' on next UK PM

The European Commission won't comment on the current fray surrounding UK politics. "We have absolutely no comment to make on internal British politics and the selection process for a new prime minister," said Eric Mamer, the commission's chief spokesperson, when asked about Rishi Sunak possibly becoming the next prime minister. Sunak is reportedly the firm favourite, following the resignation of Liz Truss who lasted only 45 days in the role.

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How much can we trust Russian opinion polls on the war?

The lack of Russian opposition to the Russo-Ukrainian War is puzzling. The war is going nowhere, Russian casualties are staggering, the economy is in trouble, and living standards are declining, and yet polls indicate that most Russians support the war.

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