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Since 2024, a group of former senior German politicians has been meeting with Russians close to Vladimir Putin in Baku, with the most recent meeting taking place in July.
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Since 2024, a group of former senior German politicians has been meeting with Russians close to Vladimir Putin in Baku, with the most recent meeting taking place in July.

A debate has emerged in Slovakia regarding a list of pro-Russian politicians and public figures, with pro-Ukrainian activists pushing back against its creation and methodology.

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is accused of inviting or tolerating Russian politicians and advisors who aim to influence the April elections, despite having built his political capital in 1989 by calling for Russian withdrawal.
Czech media reports on a new American law that could significantly impact Robert Fico's government in Slovakia, alongside other international news including alleged secret meetings between German and Russian politicians in Azerbaijan.
Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kestutis Budrys's interview remarks suggesting NATO could 'level' Russia's military bases in Kaliningrad have drawn sharp criticism from Russian politicians, with Moscow threatening nuclear retaliation.

Over 20 Russian politicians have been barred from the State Duma race due to charges related to 'extremist symbols.' Separately, the State Duma is expected to vote on an updated bill that would cut off exiled critics from banking and property services.
The condescending and humiliating attitude of Soviet officials toward Ukrainians always existed and was no different from the rhetoric and behavior of modern Russian politicians such as Sergei Lavrov and Dmitry Medvedev.