Moscow expelled 20 Czech diplomats on Sunday in a confrontation over Czech allegations that two Russian spies accused of a nerve agent poisoning in Britain in 2018 were behind an earlier explosion at a Czech ammunition depot that killed two people.
The Czech Republic and Russia have kicked out dozens of each others' diplomats in what's now become their biggest dispute since the end of the communist era.
The Czech Republic ordered eighteen Russian diplomats to leave within 72 hours after linking Russian spies to a 2014 explosion at an arms depot Southeast of Prague.
On Sunday, Moscow in turn kicked out 20 Czech diplomats.
Prague says it's told NATO and the EU that it believes Russia was behind the explosion years ago and EU foreign ministers are set to discuss the matter on Monday.
Czech police say that days before the explosion, two men using the names Alexander Petrov and Ruslan Boshirov had travelled to the Czech Republic.
Those two names are also aliases connected to 2018 poisonings in Britain of former Russian spy Sergei Skripal and his daughter.
Russia has called Prague's allegations absurd, since Czech authorities previously blamed the blast on the depot's owners.
It also accused Prague of "striving to please the United States against the backdrop of recent U.S. sanctions against Russia." Meanwhile the U.S. State Department commended Prague's firm response to "Russia's subversive actions on Czech soil."
In the lead-up to Easter Sunday, the town of Zdar nad Sazavou in the Czech Republic hosted its annual passion play, depicting the final days of the life of Jesus Christ.
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Watch the crowning moment of Krystyna Pyszkova from Czech Republic as she clinches the prestigious Miss World 2024 title in Mumbai! Witness the excitement as Sini Shetty represents India and Miss Lebanon grabs the first runner-up spot. Stay tuned for exclusive highlights and behind-the-scenes action from the star-studded event!
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The Czech Republic and Poland are providing military aid to Ukraine, while Hungary and Slovakia say they won't send arms to Kyiv but are ready to contribute humanitarian or financial aid.
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Dozens gathered at US, German, and French embassies in Prague, supporting the "Close the Skies" initiative to close Ukrainian airspace. Meanwhile, Czech, Dutch, and Danish Prime Ministers met with NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg to discuss increased support for Ukraine.
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Rising water levels in Russia and Kazakhstan trigger mass evacuations, affecting over 100,000 people. Unprecedented floods hit major cities like Moscow and Astana, prompting states of emergency. Evacuations continue as rivers swell, with warnings issued for residents to leave flood-prone areas immediately. Officials work to bolster defences and manage the escalating crisis.
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As tensions rise between Russia and Ukraine, the United States issues a stern warning to China, vowing accountability if Moscow makes territorial gains. Join us for the latest developments as the US threatens sanctions against China for supporting Russia's actions. Subscribe for updates on global diplomatic tensions and their implications.
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Watch as Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov meet in Beijing, demonstrating solidarity amid geopolitical tensions. Lavrov's visit follows Putin's consideration of China for his first foreign visit after his recent election victory. Explore how China and Russia are bolstering economic ties amidst Western sanctions imposed on Moscow for its actions in Ukraine. Stay informed on the latest developments shaping global politics.
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Sir Keir Starmer says his support for the nuclear deterrent and to NATO is "absolutely unshakeable". When asked if he would ever consider pushing the nuclear button if he were to become prime minister, the Labour leader adds the nuclear deterrent is "absolutely vital" for the country's defence. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Brussels, my love? explores the potential threat of Trump 2.0. What would happen if a NATO ally were attacked by Putin? Would Trump respond proportionately and in the interests of America's closest partners? Or would he take the view that he bore no responsibility to respond?
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In this edition of State of the Union, we look at NATO celebrating its 75th anniversary against the backdrop of growing Russian hybrid warfare. Another topic is corruption in Europe - did politicians learn their lesson?
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The 27 leaders of the European Union have called for a "new competitiveness deal" to close the economic gap with its global rivals and reverse a worrying trend of industrial decline.
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Young people could be able to move more easily between the UK and Europe and stay longer to work, study and train under proposed plans by the European Union Sky News
Following India's protest over US comments on Arvind Kejriwal's arrest, State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller reiterated Washington's stance on fair legal processes. He emphasized transparency and timeliness in both Kejriwal's case and the freezing of Congress party bank accounts.
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On Wednesday, the government convened a 40-minute meeting with the Acting Deputy Chief of Mission from the United States, who was summoned to the Ministry of External Affairs' office located in Delhi's South Block. While specific details of the meeting have not been disclosed, it follows a statement by a US State Department spokesperson the previous day. The spokesperson mentioned that the department is actively monitoring reports concerning the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and urged New Delhi to ensure a fair and expeditious legal process for the detained Aam Aadmi Party leader.
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Arvind Kejriwal's arrest is being monitored by the United States government, which has encouraged the Indian government to ensure "a fair, transparent, and timely legal process" for the jailed Delhi Chief Minister and opposition leader, as stated by a State Department spokesperson. The response from the US comes after the Foreign Office of Germany emphasised that the Aam Aadmi Party leader, like any other Indian citizen facing charges, is entitled to a fair and impartial trial.
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Former top generals, Mark Milley and Kenneth McKenzie, testified about the chaotic Afghanistan withdrawal, blaming Biden's delayed evacuation orders. They criticized the administration's decision-making and highlighted State Department failures. Milley and McKenzie regretted not starting the evacuation sooner, unsure of the exact number of Americans left behind. The Biden administration dismissed their claims as political.
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The statement came just over a week after the Czech government said it suspected that two Russian agents were behind the deadly explosion at an ammunition factory.
There was a visible police presence in front of the Russian embassy in Prague as 18 Russian diplomats are expelled from the Czech Republic on April 19.
Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab has said the UK “stands in full support of our Czech allies” after authorities in the country said they were hunting two men whose passports match the names of the..
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