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Russia has seized important lithium reserves in eastern Ukraine

Russia has seized important lithium reserves in eastern Ukraine

After months of fierce fighting, Russia appears to have finally taken control of one of Ukraine's largest lithium reserves. Russian troops have been in control of the town of Shevchenko for several days now, where an estimated 12 to 14 million tonnes of lithium ore lie underground to the east. Lithium is an important mineral needed for producing rechargeable car batteries, among other things. This information comes from the Reuters news agency. Ukrainian media outlets such as Kyiv Insider are also reporting on the news.

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Lavrov snubs OSCE efforts to mediate in the Belarus crisis

Lavrov snubs OSCE efforts to mediate in the Belarus crisis

In a telephone conversation on Thursday (20 August) the Russian Foreign Minister told the Chairman-in-Office of the OSCE that "it was necessary to give the Belarusians a chance to resolve their issues themselves without interference".
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Russian jets bomb residential areas in Idlib

Russian jets bomb residential areas in Idlib

The bombings came a day after it was reported that a Russian general was killed and two other servicemen were wounded by a land mine explosion in eastern Syria.
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Was this Lukashenko's "Ceucescu moment"?

Was this Lukashenko's "Ceucescu moment"?

On a visit to the MZKT Tractor factory on Monday Lukashenko expected to be cheered. Instead he was jeered, bringing back images of the fall of the Romanian dictator in 1989.
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Editorial: Belarus awakens

Editorial: Belarus awakens

Lukashenko promised stability but delivered stagnation. Defying fear, the people of Belarus now see hope and their aspirations must be respected