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Aslan Bzhania has resigned as President of Abkhazia following intense protests against a controversial investment agreement with Russia. His resignation is part of a deal with opposition leaders, who demanded his departure after storming government buildings. Vice President Badre Gunba will lead the interim government until new elections are scheduled.
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Russia's FSB has expelled British diplomat Edward Wilkes, accusing him of espionage and providing false information upon entry. The UK Foreign Office has dismissed these claims as baseless. This incident escalates already strained relations between the UK and Russia, particularly following Ukraine's use of British weapons against Russian targets.
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Germany has denied closing the Berlin bureau of Russian state broadcaster Channel One, citing residency permit issues for its journalists. In retaliation, Russia plans to expel two German journalists. This escalation highlights ongoing tensions between the two nations amid EU sanctions against Russian media.
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Tensions between the UK and Russia escalate as Moscow expels a British diplomat, accusing him of espionage, while imposing sanctions on 30 British citizens. The UK government denies the allegations, calling them baseless, amid rising military tensions in Ukraine.
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South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's unexpected martial law declaration on December 3, 2024, triggered widespread protests and a swift parliamentary response. The decree, aimed at quelling perceived threats from North Korea, was overturned within hours amid accusations of unconstitutional actions and calls for impeachment from opposition parties.
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Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov attended the OSCE summit in Malta, marking his first visit to an EU member state since the Ukraine invasion. His presence drew protests from Ukrainian and Polish officials, highlighting ongoing tensions between Russia and the West.
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Romania's Constitutional Court annulled the first round of presidential elections due to alleged Russian interference via social media. The court's decision follows declassified intelligence reports indicating a coordinated campaign to promote far-right candidate Călin Georgescu, who has expressed pro-Russian sentiments. A new election date is yet to be announced.