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Amritsar chef falls in agent’s trap, lands in Russian army
08 Feb 2026 21:55 GMT
… was made to join the Russian army, since September.
Anita Sekhri … met him at Moscow airport. He had left for Russia on July … had landed in Moscow.
In 2016, Sahil went to Cyprus to study …
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Israel surges as Cyprus’ top defense ally, Greece drops sharply
08 Feb 2026 15:34 GMT
A strong majority of Cypriots believe the country’s trilateral … contrast, Greece, traditionally regarded as Cyprus’ closest strategic partner, declined sharply … from 11% in May 2024. Russia’s perceived importance doubled, increasing …
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Russia Expands FSB Powers to Control Communication Networks
08 Feb 2026 11:27 GMT
… the entire communications sector, as Russian law defines “communication services” as … ,” including new directives from Russian President Vladimir Putin to restrict software from … : Britain redeployed fighter jets to Cyprus over the Iran situation – media …
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The EU's new sanctions plan is designed to target Russian crude exports more severely
07 Feb 2026 18:03 GMT
… . These are mainly from Greece. Cyprus and Malta.
The ban will … since Russia invaded almost four years ago - is meant to push Moscow into … serious negotiations for peace. "Russia won't …
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EU plans tougher ban on Russian oil exports
07 Feb 2026 09:56 GMT
… Russia export oil by sea, in a move aimed at cutting Moscow … fleets, especially in Greece, Cyprus and Malta.
If approved, … imports, sanctions on more Russian banks, and steps against … companies helping Russia bypass sanctions.
The plan …
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Renowned Apple Hill String Quartet to perform in Nicosia
07 Feb 2026 08:09 GMT
… Factory, joined by Cypriot clarinettist George Georgiou.
Nicosia music lovers will … in the heart of Nicosia on February 13. As … such diverse venues as the Moscow Conservatory, Curtis Institute of … February 13. The Shoe Factory, Nicosia. 8.30pm. €25. Tel: …
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EU sanctions plan aims to hit Russian oil exports
07 Feb 2026 04:30 GMT
… on any services that support Russia’s seaborne crude oil … Moscow’s key source of income for its war on Ukraine.
Russia … Western tankers – mostly from Greece, Cyprus and Malta – with the help … -minded partners’, and that Russian LNG tankers and icebreakers would …
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Ukraine war briefing: Russia launches ‘massive attack’ on energy sites, triggering widespread blackouts
07 Feb 2026 02:47 GMT
… in western Ukraine overnight. “Russian criminals carried out another … for shooting Alekseyev but Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov … Moscow’s key source of income for its war on Ukraine. Russia … tankers – mostly from Greece, Cyprus and Malta – with the …
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,444
07 Feb 2026 02:21 GMT
… top Russian military intelligence official was shot in his Moscow … tankers – mostly from Greece, Cyprus and Malta – with the help … their first visit to Moscow since Russia’s 2022 all-out … Emmanuel Macron”.
Regional security
Russian and US negotiators discussed …
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Ukraine war latest: Top Putin general shot in Moscow as Kremlin blames Kyiv
07 Feb 2026 01:00 GMT
… desperate attempts to court Vladimir Putin
Vladimir Putin is mentioned 1,055 … shot multiple times in Moscow?
A top Russian military intelligence official was … EU maritime countries, including Greece, Cyprus and Malta.
James Reynolds6 February …