Lt. Gen. Yuri Kuznetsov became the second senior defense official to be detained on an accusation of corruption in the past month.
Tag: Politics and Government
Georgia’s Parliament Gives Final Approval to ‘Foreign Agents’ Measure
The president has vowed to veto the legislation, which critics say could push the country back into Russia’s orbit. The governing party says it can override a veto.
Ukraine Needs Money to Fight. Can Seized Russian Assets Help?
Kyiv’s supporters are discussing how to use the interest earned by frozen Russian assets to help pay for weapons and postwar reconstruction.
Finnish Lawmaker Who Fired Gun Outside Bar Is Expelled From Party
The lawmaker, Timo Vornanen, from the right-wing nationalist Finns Party is the latest party figure to come under scrutiny. He said he would continue in Parliament.
Spain’s Socialists Win Catalan Vote Dominated by Amnesty for Separatists
For the first time in over a decade, the regional government in Catalonia may be led by a party opposed to independence.
Putin Replaces Defense Minister in Rare Cabinet Shake-up
Mr. Putin shifted Sergei Shoigu to run the security council, and nominated an economist to run the defense ministry.
Canada’s Public Sector Unions Threaten Disruption Over Return to Office
After their strike last year failed to win the right to work remotely, the unions are challenging a plan calling for three days a week at workplaces.
Kuwaiti Emir Suspends Parliament for Up to Four Years
The country’s ruler also suspended several constitutional articles, raising concerns that he could diminish political freedoms in one of the Middle East’s few semi-democratic states.
A Global Lesson from Britain’s Crumbling Conservative Party
Sometimes, even as the far right rises, the center holds.
A Global Lesson from Britain’s Crumbling Conservative Party
Sometimes, even as the far right rises, the center holds.