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UAE, Russia Seek to Bolster Cooperation, Push Forward Peace

United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held talks with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in Saint Petersburg on Tuesday. Sheikh Mohamed and Putin underlined the steps taken by their countries in recent years in boosting bilateral cooperation in all fields. They stressed Moscow and Abu Dhabi’s…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Japanese car maker Nissan to sell its Russia assets to Moscow

Japanese automaker Nissan will sell its Russian assets -- including a factory in Saint Petersburg -- to the Russian government, the ministry of industry and trade in Moscow said on Tuesday.

Bangkok Post

Toyota Ends Manufacturing Operations In Russia

The plant in Saint Petersburg has been shut down since March. The closure is now permanent.

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Hundreds Enter S3x Doll And Inflatable Manhood Swim Race

The event takes place on the Vuoksi river on its course through the village of Losevo, in the Leningrad region of Russia.

Zenger

Report: Flyers goaltender Ivan Fedotov detained in Russia on grounds of being ‘an army evader’

PHILADELPHIA — Flyers goaltender Ivan Fedotov has been detained in Saint Petersburg, Russia, for an alleged evasion of military service, according to a report from Russian news outlet Fontanka.

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Hackers crash internet as 'Russian Davos' adjusts to new reality

Hackers on Friday delayed the start of President Vladimir Putin's speech to Russia's flagship economic forum, shorn of strong Western participation as Russia adjusts to the "new reality" of life under Western sanctions.

Reuters

Two Men Arrested For Hanging ‘Eff The War’ Banner From Russian Balcony

Two men have been arrested for hanging an anti-war banner reading “f**k the war” from a building in Saint Petersburg, the former Leningrad, in Russia.

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Finland resumes rail link to Russia

Finland's national railway operator VR Group said on Wednesday it would resume services between Helsinki and Saint Petersburg in Russia on March 30, less than a week after having halted the service.

Reuters

Finland suspends train connections to Russia

Finland's national railway operator will suspend services between Helsinki and Saint Petersburg in Russia on Monday, closing one of the last public transport routes to the European Union for Russians.

Reuters

Putin's gang: The oligarchs and strongmen protecting the Russian president

Who are the people keeping Vladimir Putin in power? Much is made of the oligarchs and their billions of dollars. Their support has been vital to keeping Putin financed. But how is his influence protected? This is now down to his Saint Petersburg friends: a collection of "hard men" who…

France 24

Russian in exile over Putin’s invasion of Ukraine: ‘I hate this war’

On the same day Russia’s President Vladimir Putin announced his country had launched an offensive against Ukraine, Sergei* boarded a western-bound plane and flew out of his native Saint Petersburg. Three weeks into the war, Sergei, along with tens of thousands of his countrymen, is getting used to the idea…

France 24

Russians crowd trains to Helsinki as passage to EU narrows

Hundreds of Russian passengers have filled up trains to Finland's capital Helsinki from Saint Petersburg every day since the war in Ukraine began and mutual airspace closures cut off flight connections between Russia and the European Union.

Reuters

Report: Veteran NBA Guard Shabazz Napier Leaving Russian Team Amid Ukraine Conflict

The former NBA guard has been playing with BC Zenit in Saint Petersburg since last July.

Sports Illustrated

Shabazz Napier leaving BC Zenit due to Russia-Ukraine war

Adrian Wojnarowski: Veteran NBA guard Shabazz Napier is leaving BC Zenit in Saint Petersburg amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine, sources tell ESPN. Napier had recently recovered from an ankle injury and neared a return to the EuroLeague team, but the ...

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Cancellations, revocations and repudiations: Russia becomes persona non grata in sport

The invasion of Ukraine drew more punitive measures across the sporting world on Saturday, a day after Russia was stripped of hosting the Champions League final, which was moved to Paris from Saint Petersburg.

Daily Mirror

UEFA to strip Russia of Champions League final following invasion of Ukraine

The Champions League final is expected to be moved from Saint Petersburg following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, with a UEFA announcement expected as early as Friday

Football London

Foreign Secretary sends Premier League clubs advice amid UEFA Champions League final decision

The Foreign Secretary has sent some advice to the likes of Liverpool, Man City and Chelsea if at least one of the sides were to make the final that is currently scheduled for Saint Petersburg

Irish Mirror

Ex-Minister for Justice Charlie Flanagan calls for Champions League final to be moved from Russia 'in solidarity with Ukraine'

Charlie Flanagan made the call on social media this morning, claiming that the removal of the UEFA showpiece event from Saint Petersburg in Russia would be a gesture of support for those in Ukraine

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Daily Mirror

UEFA could make U-turn on Russia Champions League final decision amid threat of war

UEFA are under significant pressure to move this season's Champions League final from Saint Petersburg after Russia invaded Ukraine in the early hours of Tuesday morning

Daily Mirror

Influencer fighting for life after jet ski accident in Bali leaves her in coma

Polina Strelets, 24, from Saint Petersburg, Russia, was on holiday in Bali when the tragic accident happened as she was riding a jet ski. She will be evacuated home by air ambulance

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