Dutch PM’s contrasting stance on ICC-wanted Putin, Netanyahu
Dutch PM Rob Jetten says Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu should be at the UNGA despite an ICC arrest warrant.
Dutch PM Rob Jetten says Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu should be at the UNGA despite an ICC arrest warrant.







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US Pentagon is reportedly considering proposals for reducing military footprint across the Atlantic.
New law allows tariffs of up to 100 percent on major buyers of Russian oil, including China and India.
Acclaimed Russian film director who won 2026 Grand Prix award at Cannes, has been critical of the war in Ukraine.

Millions of people are choosing a new lower house of Parliament.
First vote since Russia invaded Ukraine seen as a sham by some and an opportunity to strengthen nationalism by others.
United Russia won more than two-thirds of the Duma’s seats in the 2021 election and is poised to dominate the body again

Russians vote for the first time since 2022. Can opposition parties challenge Putin-backed United Russia in this vote?
Washington Capitals captain under fire for appearing in an election campaign video for Putin’s United Russia party.
The bill marks the first time in more than two years the US Congress has passed legislation supporting Ukraine
Russian sports icon joins prominent domestic figures promoting the ruling United Russia party ahead of elections.