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Pro-West Leader Wins High-Stakes Vote in Former Soviet Republic
The president of Moldova, Maia Sandu, won re-election on Sunday against a rival candidate she had denounced as “Moscow’s man.”World - The New York Times - November 4 -
Sanctions evasion helps Russia dominate former Soviet republics
Russia's interference in the general elections in Georgia and Moldova, combined with extensive violations of Western economic sanctions, demonstrate Moscow's determination to regain control over ...Politics - The Hill - November 6 -
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The Forbidden Garden of Leningrad by Simon Parkin review – the lost heroes of Soviet horticulture
This fascinating history of Nikolai Vavilov and the staff at his plant institute tells a story of almost unbelievable self-sacrifice while under siege during the second world war. Is there any ...World - The Guardian - 3 days ago -
Paul beats Tyson, 58, on points in drab contest
Jake Paul leaves a permanent stain on two-time heavyweight champion Mike Tyson's boxing legacy with a tedious points win in Texas.Top stories - BBC News - 5 days ago -
Ruling Party Claims Victory in Former Soviet State Tilting Back Toward Moscow
The opposition in Georgia vowed to fight the election results, saying they were falsified.World - The Wall Street Journal - October 27 -
Zuckerberg 2.0: why has Meta boss ditched drab hoodies in jazzy makeover?
Get ready for a silk shirt undone to the navel, necklaces and big T-shirts, all aimed at humanising Meta’s founder. For more than 20 years Mark Zuckerberg has made a Macbook grey T-shirt and ...World - The Guardian - October 26
