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Zelensky: Russians should understand they are not welcome in Italy.

Russians should understand that they are not welcome in Italy, they should receive a "cultural rebuff" from this country, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said in an interview with RAI 1 broadcaster, distributed on Friday.

Answering a question about Italy's help, Zelensky said that in Russia there is trust in Italy's "cultural mediation", so "through trust, through journalism, you can bring the truth to Russian society, which is in an information cocoon.

"They should receive blows – I'm talking about sanctions policy. I am grateful to Prime Minister Draghi. Italy has joined all the sanctions. But I think there should be strong steps on tourism," the president said.

"We all love coming to Italy. Russian tourists should get a cultural response, so they know they are not welcome. They should not live in comfort. There should be no accounts in Italy, no real estate. Ordinary people should be told that their vacation in Italy is over. You are occupying someone else's territory. Occupiers can't be treated the same as everyone else," Zelensky said

G7 ambassadors monitor selection of new HQCJ leadership.

The new leadership of the High Qualifications Commission of Judges (HQCJ) should be virtuous and independent, the Italian Presidency of the G7 Ambassadors Support Group in Kiev said in a statement published on social network X on Thursday.

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Wales miss out on place at Euro 2024 after losing penalty shootout against Poland.

Wales miss out on place at Euro 2024 after losing penalty shootout against Poland.

Wales have failed to qualify for Euro 2024 after losing to Poland in Cardiff. The game went to penalties after it remained 0-0 after 90 minutes and extra-time. Poland won the penalty shoot-out 5-4, Leeds winger Daniel James missing the crucial spo...

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Abdul Ezedi: Documents reveal why Clapham chemical attacker was granted asylum.

Abdul Ezedi: Documents reveal why Clapham chemical attacker was granted asylum.

Documents revealing why Clapham chemical attacker Abdul Ezedi - a convicted sex offender - was granted asylum have been made public for the first time. Ezedi attacked a woman and two children with an alkali on a street in south London in January. ...

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Planned Parenthood CEO describes how Supreme Court justices reacted to abortion pill hearing.

Planned Parenthood CEO describes how Supreme Court justices reacted to abortion pill hearing.

Planned Parenthood CEO Alexis McGill Johnson was inside the courtroom during the Supreme Court abortion pill case oral arguments. She joins CNN's Phil Mattingly to discuss and share what she saw. #CNN #News

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One Year Since Arrest, Journalist Gershkovich Remains in Russian Prison.

One Year Since Arrest, Journalist Gershkovich Remains in Russian Prison.

As American journalist Evan Gershkovich marks one year in Russian prison, his family and colleagues fight for his release. VOA’s Cristina Caicedo Smit has the story. Camera: Mino Dargakis » Subscribe to VOA News: » Watch more VOA News video: Voice...

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Press Preview: Wednesday's papers

Press Preview: Wednesday's papers

We take a look at what’s making Monday’s front pages with journalist and broadcaster Jenny Kleeman, and PR consultant Alex Deane. #presspreview SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for more videos: Follow us on Twitter: Like us on Facebook: Follow us ...

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Crocus City Hall attack casts further shadow on Tajik citizens in Russia.

Crocus City Hall attack casts further shadow on Tajik citizens in Russia.

The Chief of Russia's security service has claimed the UK, the U.S. and Ukraine could all have had a role in the Moscow concert hall attack, but no evidence was provided. At least 139 people were killed when the so-called IS-K targeted the Crocus ...

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