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Russian deputy governor of border region arrested in corruption case
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Russian deputy governor of border region arrested in corruption case

25 August 2025
Russia has once again prosecuted a former regional administrator bordering Ukraine. This time, the case concerns Vladimir Bazarov, the former deputy governor of Kursk. He has been arrested. He is suspected of corruption in connection with the embezzlement of around 10 million euros during the construction of defensive structures. This information was reported by the state press agency TASS.
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Will Nord Stream 2 be the next victim of Novichok?
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Will Nord Stream 2 be the next victim of Novichok?

8 September 2020
German Chancellor Angela Merkel has faced mounting pressure from MPs from across the political spectrum to consider sanctions on the pipeline in response to the attempt on the life of Russian opposition personality, Alexei Navalny
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It's that Novichok again!
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It's that Novichok again!

3 September 2020
The German government has said that there is "unequivocal proof" that Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny was poisoned with a Novichok nerve agent. Chancellor Angela Merkel said he was a victim of attempted murder and the world would look to Russia for answers.
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