KYIV, Ukraine — Britain says it has intelligence that Russia is trying to target civilian cargo ships carrying grain in the Black Sea by laying sea mines and planning to blame any attacks on Ukraine. The U.K. did not provide any evidence for the allegation, which comes as Ukraine appears to be gaining momentum in…
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With one video, Russia’s Chechnya problem seizes the spotlight again
Justice Europe With one video, Russia’s Chechnya problem seizes the spotlight again | View caption Hide caption In theory, Russian law applies everywhere within Russia’s borders. But over and over, the Chechen republic proves exempt from those rules, no matter how blatant a violation might be. Russia’s military devastated and pacified Chechnya, and the Russian…