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Putin critic Vladimir Kara-Murza thought he was being executed before his release in historic prisoner swap


Vladimir Kara-Murza, a Russian opposition politician and one of President Vladimir Putin’s fiercest critics, has described the psychological torture he endured during 11 months in solitary confinement, saying he thought he would die in a Siberian cell.

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@SvobodaRadio: “Игнорируя то, о чем Кушнир писал и говорил и за что был убит, “великая русская культура” извлекает очередной моральный бонус из его гибели, апроприирует мученика, использует трагедию для самооправдания и самовозвеличивания” smarturl.click/nymDV



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@SvobodaRadio: Администрация Сумской области утром объявила, что Россия нанесла ракетно-бомбовый удар по неким объектам инфраструктуры в городе Сумы. Один человек ранен. Повреждена линия электросети, газопровод, здание больницы, несколько автомобилей. smarturl.click/9z8BD



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@SvobodaRadio: Из приграничного Краснояружского района выехало почти все население, сообщил утром 13 августа губернатор Белгородской области Вячеслав Гладков smarturl.click/O0X3X



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@emin_bred: No COP 29 . There is a complete dictatorship in Azerbaijan. Aliyev must resign from power.



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@robananyan: #Vardablur Village in the #Lori region of Armenia is a hidden gem that offers a serene escape into nature. The village is home to stunning lakes, with crystal-clear waters that mirror the majestic image of Mount Saint Sarkis. The beauty of these lakes is further enhanced by the… pic.twitter.com/SYMigJ8Zqr



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@mikenov: Russia Warned Austin About Alleged Ukrainian Plot in Private Call – The New York Times nytimes.com/2024/07/26/us/….



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Ukraine keeps up air attacks on Kursk as Putin lashes out at West


Ukraine launched fresh drone attacks on Russia’s border region of Kursk on Tuesday, a day after President Vladimir Putin lashed out at the West for supporting Kyiv’s surprise incursion into Russian territory. Russia’s defence ministry said its air defence units destroyed 12 drones over the Kursk region, which Ukraine attacked a week ago and claims to have captured 1,000 square kilometres (386 square miles) by Monday.

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@emin_bred: Ilham Aliyev is also illegitimate. Every election he held over 20 years was rigged. Aliyev’s criminal dictatorship



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Putin to discuss Israel-Hamas war, Iran with PA president Abbas


Abbas is in Moscow on a long-expected visit until Wednesday and is to travel to Turkey for talks with President Tayyip Erdogan afterwards.