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Articles with tag "UAE"

opinion Saahil Menon

Ending 'Golden Visas' Will Hold Rich Russians Like Durov Accountable

Western governments must tighten the screws on jurisdictions that commoditize nationality and residence permits, given the unsavory clientele these schemes...

France, UAE Hacked Telegram Founder Durov's Phone in 2017 – WSJ

The reported joint spy operation sheds light on France's complicated relationship with Telegram in the years leading up to Durov's detention.
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UAE Requests Consular Services for Arrested Telegram Boss

French authorities on Monday reportedly extended the detention of Pavel Durov, who holds both Emirati and French citizenship.
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Russia, Ukraine Swap 150 POWs With UAE Mediation

It was the first exchange of imprisoned servicemen after months of stalled negotiations between the two warring sides.
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UAE Banks Limit Payments With Russia Over Secondary Sanctions Threat – Vedomosti

Major lenders have stopped processing payments to and from Russia and are gradually closing the accounts of Russian citizens, according to business insiders...
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Putin Visits Saudi Arabia, UAE on Middle East Tour

It is only the third trip Putin has taken outside the former Soviet Union since he invaded Ukraine and comes as Moscow seeks to bolster its influence in...
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Putin Meets UAE Leader, Hails Ties

Russia has sought to develop trade with the United Arab Emirates since being cut off from the West over the invasion of Ukraine.
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