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Baltic countries notify Russia and Belarus they will exit the Moscow-controlled electricity grid

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VILNIUS, Lithuania (AP) — The electricity grid operators of the three Baltic countries on Tuesday officially notified Russia and Belarus that they will exit a 2001 agreement that has kept Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania connected to an electricity transmission system controlled by Moscow.

The Baltic countries have already stopped buying electricity from Russia. And in a plan announced last year as part of moves to sever ties with Moscow following its invasion of Ukraine, they will shift their grid connections next February to the main continental European energy network in a move to end reliance.

Utility operators Elering of Estonia, AST of Latvia and Litgrid of Lithuania said that the exit notice was signed in the Latvian capital of Riga on Tuesday. The joint agreement with Moscow and Minsk will end Feb. 7, and the Baltic systems will be disconnected from the grid the next day.

“We will disconnect and dismantle the last physical connections with Russian and Belarusian grids,” Litgrid CEO Rokas Masiulis said, calling the move an “ambitious energy independence project.”

The three former Soviet republics do not currently buy electricity from Russia, but remain physically connected to a grid in which the electricity frequency is controlled by Moscow under the 2001 BRELL agreement. The Baltic systems plan to synchronize with the continental European system on Feb. 9, 2025. Both systems use 50 Hz alternating current.

“Synchronization with Continental Europe Synchronous Area will allow for independent, stable and reliable frequency control of the Baltic states electricity grids and will increase energy security in the region,” Estonia’s grid operator Elering said.

Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland agreed with the European Union’s executive commission in 2019 to coordinate on connecting the Baltic nations to the EU’s power network by the end of 2025. However, Russia’s war in Ukraine led the Baltic countries to speed up the project.

The February 2025 date for the transition was a compromise. Lithuania wanted an energy exit as early as this year, citing Moscow’s unreliability and its aggression in Ukraine. Estonia resisted a quicker cutoff, saying it might experience blackouts if the transition happened too soon.

“The Baltic electricity market has adapted and operates without electricity import from Russia,” said chairman Rolands Irklis from Latvia’s AST.

“Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Latvia has completely stopped electricity import and export from Russia and Belarus, and synchronization with continental Europe is the last step to achieve country’s independence in the field of electricity supply,” Irklis said.

There was no immediate response from Russia’s Energy Ministry to a request by The Associated Press for comment.

Jari Tanner reported from Helsinki.

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Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Moscow and London. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.

Where Should I go: Moscow or London?

Moscow is the capital of Russia and is notable for its important role in history. It's a very sprawling city with many museums and fascinating buildings. Ten percent of Russia's population lives in this capital city and it's a financial and political center for the country. The Moskva River weaves its way through the city and you will find most of the city's sights and attractions on the northern side of the river.

The capital of the United Kingdom is a thriving multicultural metropolis. Steeped in iconic landmarks, world-class museums and royal parks, London is energetic, majestic, ambitious and one of the world's greatest cities. London is a cultural and fashion capital, a great place to go out, an amazing place to eat and one of those cities that is constantly changing with new and exciting things sprouting up almost every day. History and tradition greet you at every turn in the UK's capital. London is also a city with an edgy underbelly, delighting in neon pink dive bars, cheeky graffiti and mind-blowing street food. When you need a break from the action, pop into a pub or relax in one of the city's many parks. Blow through the city on a double-decker bus, and take a pinch-me-I'm-in-London walk through the West End. As one of the most visited cities in the world, London is busy, vibrant and very tourist friendly. The only problem with London is that it's very expensive; it can eat away at your budget if you aren't careful. Luckily, there are also tons of free or cheap things to do in London that can fill your time.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Coach Bus Tours in United Kingdom , and The Best Adventure Tours to United Kingdom .

Which place is cheaper, London or Moscow?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.

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  • Average Daily Cost Per person, per day Moscow $ 66 London $ 242

The average daily cost (per person) in Moscow is $66, while the average daily cost in London is $242. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Moscow and London in more detail.

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  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person Moscow $ 42 London $ 157
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room Moscow $ 84 London $ 314

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  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc. Moscow $ 6.44 London $ 33

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Moscow

Some typical examples of transportation costs in Moscow are as follows:

  • Two Metro Passes $ 1.54

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  • Private Transfer from Balai Batu Sadara to Padang Airport (PDG): $171
  • Private Transfer from Pekanbaru Airport (PKU) to Suka Mulia: $171
  • Private Transfer from Suka Mulia to Pekanbaru Airport (PKU): $171
  • Private Transfer from Padang Panjang to Padang Airport (PDG): $136
  • Private Transfer from Batusangkar to Padang Airport (PDG): $136
  • Private Transfer from Nagari Sungai Asam to Padang Airport (PDG): $136
  • Private Transfer from Talang Jambe to Palembang Airport (PLM): $94
  • Private Transfer from Palembang Airport (PLM) to Karya Baru: $94
  • Private Transfer from Palembang Airport (PLM) to Bukit Baru: $94
  • Private Transfer from Bukit Baru to Palembang Airport (PLM): $94
  • Private Transfer from Duku to Palembang Airport (PLM): $94
  • Private Transfer from Palembang Airport (PLM) to Kebun Bunga: $94

Typical Local Transportation Prices in London

Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in London:

  • Taxi Ride $ 19
  • Heathrow Express $ 23
  • Luggage Storage $ 10
  • London Map $ 1.65
  • Oyster Card $ 46
  • Train to Gatwick Airport (2) $ 28
  • Oyster Card $ 35

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Also for London, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Windsor Castle to/from Central London | Private Transfers: $71
  • Warner Bros. Studio Tour London The Making of Harry Potter with return transfers: $129
  • Warner Bros. Studio Tour with Bus Transfers: $155
  • Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in London HTL-APT (LHR): $102
  • Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in London APT-HTL (LHR): $102
  • Transfers from Heathrow to Gatwick and Vice Versa: $209
  • Transfer to/ from London Heathrow Airport to Central London: $213
  • Transfer in private car from Central London - London Airport (LGW): $96
  • Transfer in Private Minivan from London Heathrow Airport(LHR)- to Central London: $112
  • Transfer in Private MPV from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Central London: $115
  • Transfer from London City Airport To Central London: $202
  • Transfer from Heathrow Airport to London or London to Heathrow: $124

Is it cheaper to fly into Moscow or London?

Prices for flights to both London and Moscow change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.

  • Food Meals for one day Moscow $ 15 London $ 44

Typical Food Prices in Moscow

For Moscow, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:

  • Lunch for Two $ 6.26
  • Lunch in the Center Market $ 3.41
  • Breakfast for 2 $ 11

Typical Food Prices in London

Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to London:

  • Lunch at Starbucks $ 17
  • Afternoon Tea at Fortnum & Mason $ 50
  • Morning Tea $ 8.13
  • Pastry $ 6.40
  • Sushi Dinner for One $ 23

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in London

For London, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • Borough Market Self-guided food tour: $7.18
  • Dinner and Live DJ at A Fancy Restaurant: $17
  • Hard Rock Cafe with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $36
  • Picadilly Circus: Hard Rock Cafe Set Menu Lunch or Dinner: $37
  • Traveling Spoon Nepalese Momos Private Online Cooking Class: $40
  • Pizza Making Cookery Class: $55
  • Notting Hill Self-Guided Food Tour: $63
  • No Diet Club - Best food Tour in East London: $69
  • NO DIET CLUB - Bike and Food tour in London !: $69
  • Borough Market Flavors of London Food Tour: $80
  • International Stand Up Comedy Showcase - Show & Dinner (Côte): $89
  • Plant Power - Vegan Food Tour: $90

Entertainment

  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc. Moscow $ 17 London $ 42

Typical Entertainment Prices in Moscow

Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Moscow's activities, tours, and tickets:

  • Theater Tickets $ 13
  • Kremlin Entry (2) $ 11

Typical Entertainment Prices in London

For London, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:

  • Two Tickets to a Concert $ 106
  • London Symphony Orchestra $ 44
  • London Pass $ 60
  • Comedy Show $ 10

Tours and Activities in London

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for London.

  • Half Day Private Tour in London: $300
  • Little Venice and Camden Walking Tour: $98
  • London (Camden Town) Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $11
  • London Covent Garden: Walking Tour with Audio Guide on App: $7.38
  • Madame Tussauds London Admission Ticket: $42
  • Professional Private Landmark Photo Tour: $110
  • Silent Disco Walking Tours West End Boogie Shoes: $46
  • 'Cutty Sark' Entrance Ticket: $27
  • 1 Hour Guided AI Walking Tour from London in Any Language: $37
  • 2 Hours Rock and Roll Historical Walking Tour in London : $64
  • 2 Hours Unlimited Games and Rides Ticket in Babylon Park: $52
  • 20 Major London attractions Guided Tour With Video and Photos: $64
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day Moscow $ 8.27 London $ 19

Sample the Local Flavors in London

Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in London:

  • Great British Pub Tour: $19
  • The Great British Pub Walking Tour: London: $20
  • 2-Hour Haunted Pub Walking Tour: $21
  • Haunted London Pub Walking Tour: $21
  • The Original Shoreditch Pub Crawl: $25
  • Craft Brewery Tour with Tasting of 4 Beers: $26
  • Shoreditch Pub Crawl in London: $26
  • Pub Crawl and Nightlife Tour: $29
  • Camden Pub Crawl & Bar Tour London: $32
  • Burlesque Cabaret Show in Covent Garden: $32
  • 2-Hour Historic Pub Tour: $32
  • Pub Crawl of Central London: $33

When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Moscow and London, we can see that London is more expensive. And not only is Moscow much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Moscow would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Moscow and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in London would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in London than you might in Moscow.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Moscow Expensive? and Is London Expensive? .

Moscow has a larger population, and is about 40% larger than the population of London. When comparing the sizes of Moscow and London, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.

When is the best time to visit Moscow or London?

Both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. And since both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.

Should I visit Moscow or London in the Summer?

The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Moscow and London. Also, many visitors come to London in the summer for the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences.

In July, Moscow is generally around the same temperature as London. Daily temperatures in Moscow average around 19°C (67°F), and London fluctuates around 18°C (64°F).

In July, Moscow usually receives more rain than London. Moscow gets 92 mm (3.6 in) of rain, while London receives 46 mm (1.8 in) of rain each month for the summer.

  • Summer Average Temperatures July Moscow 19°C (67°F)   London   18°C (64°F)

Should I visit Moscow or London in the Autumn?

The autumn brings many poeple to Moscow as well as London. Also, most visitors come to London for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area during these months.

Moscow is much colder than London in the autumn. The daily temperature in Moscow averages around 6°C (43°F) in October, and London fluctuates around 12°C (53°F).

Moscow usually gets around the same amount of rain in October as London. Moscow gets 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain, while London receives 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain this time of the year.

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Both London and Moscow are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Also, the winter months attract visitors to London because of the museums, the Christmas ambience, the shopping scene, the theater shows, and the cuisine.

The weather in London can be very cold. Moscow can be very cold during winter. In the winter, Moscow is much colder than London. Typically, the winter temperatures in Moscow in January average around -8°C (17°F), and London averages at about 4°C (40°F).

In January, Moscow usually receives less rain than London. Moscow gets 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain, while London receives 52 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the winter.

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Both London and Moscow during the spring are popular places to visit. Furthermore, the activities around the city and the natural beauty are the main draw to London this time of year.

In April, Moscow is generally cooler than London. Daily temperatures in Moscow average around 7°C (45°F), and London fluctuates around 9°C (48°F).

Moscow usually gets less rain in April than London. Moscow gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while London receives 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain this time of the year.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India made his first visit to Russia in five years, even as Ukraine reeled from an attack on a children’s hospital.

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They hugged and strolled under the trees. They sipped tea and exchanged thoughts for hours. They petted horses together at the stables.

The jovial scenes between President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia and Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India, captured during the Indian leader’s first visit to Russia in five years, illustrated a sobering reality.

Despite the West’s campaign to isolate Russia over its 2022 invasion of Ukraine, other nations have pursued their own interests with regard to Moscow, helping Mr. Putin shore up the Russian economy and continue to wage his war. India, which has close ties to the United States, has emerged as the second-biggest importer of Russian oil after China in the years since the invasion.

Mr. Modi’s state visit, which began late Monday with a trip to Mr. Putin’s residence outside Moscow, underscored the point. At the Kremlin on Tuesday, Mr. Putin awarded Mr. Modi the Order of St. Andrew, the Russian government’s highest civilian honor, expressing “sincere gratitude” for his contribution to relations between their states.

“We have had two and a half years now of endless Russian atrocities, and most of the world is not daunted or uncomfortable maintaining some kind of business as usual with Moscow,” said Andrew S. Weiss, the vice president for studies at the Washington-based Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. “That’s a really sad commentary on Russia’s continued geopolitical weight.”

While Mr. Modi was hugging the Russian leader late Monday, rescue workers and volunteers in Kyiv were clearing away rubble from a Russian strike on Ukraine’s biggest pediatric hospital . Images of children outside the destroyed medical facility with their IVs still attached, or in some cases covered in blood, wrenched a nation that has been exhausted by more than two years of Russian bombardment.

“It is a huge disappointment and a devastating blow to peace efforts to see the leader of the world’s largest democracy hug the world’s most bloody criminal in Moscow on such a day,” Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelensky, wrote on X .

The leaders of India and Russa standing in an ornate hall.

The state visit was also juxtaposed against the gathering of NATO countries on Tuesday in Washington, where they discussed continued support for Ukraine.

Western governments have failed to persuade India and many other governments around the world to take a public position against Mr. Putin’s war. Mr. Modi has avoided condemning Russia’s invasion and instead issued general calls for peace, maintaining the warm relations with Moscow that India has cultivated since the days of the Cold War.

The Indian leader said he had discussed Ukraine with Mr. Putin at his residence, agreeing on the need for peace as soon as possible.

“Any person who believes in humanity feels pain when people die, and especially when innocent children die,” Mr. Modi said Tuesday, a possible implicit reference to the hospital attack. “When we feel such pain, the heart simply explodes, and I had the opportunity to talk about these issues with you yesterday.”

The state visit offered still more evidence that Mr. Putin has managed to avoid the pariah status Western leaders tried to force on him after the invasion. Mr. Putin has maintained a robust diplomatic schedule holding two meetings with China’s leader , Xi Jinping, in two months, along with meeting the leaders of Vietnam , Hungary , Belarus and the nations of Central Asia,

On Tuesday, Indian officials said that the two countries had struck various agreements to strengthen economic ties, with the goal of reaching $100 billion in bilateral trade by 2030.

Russia and India also said they would strengthen their military cooperation, including manufacturing more weapon spare parts and units in India. They pledged to continue developing national payment systems, which allow Russia to conduct trade outside U.S. dollars and away from platforms impacted by Western sanctions.

Mr. Modi, who said he had met Mr. Putin 17 times over the course of the past decade, invited Mr. Putin to visit India next year.

“Russia is India’s true friend,” Mr. Modi said at a meeting with members of the Indian community in Moscow, according to the Russian state news agency Tass.

While India imported little Russian crude before the invasion of Ukraine, the nation has since risen to become the No. 2 importer of Russian oil after China, helping fill the Kremlin’s coffers despite a Western ban on most Russian oil imports. In many cases, India has been refining Russian crude and re-exporting it to European nations that are subject to the ban, giving it a lucrative middleman role .

Matthew Miller, the State Department spokesman, told reporters on Tuesday that the U.S. has “been quite clear about our concerns” about India’s relationship with Russia, and has related them “privately, directly to the Indian government” — including within the past 24 hours. “We continue to urge India to support efforts to realize an enduring and just peace in Ukraine,” he said.

Mr. Modi said Tuesday that as a friend, he had always told Mr. Putin that peace was a prerequisite for future generations to have a bright future.

“That is why we believe that war is not a solution,” he said. “There can be no solution through war. Bombs, missiles and rifles cannot ensure peace. That is why we emphasize dialogue.”

India has a long history of friendly relations with Moscow. The Soviet Union and later Russia for decades supplied much of India’s arms and military equipment, though that reliance has decreased in recent years, in part because of pressure from the United States.

“This has been a time-tested relationship, and there is a consensus in India, regardless of political orientation, that the relationship with Russia is one to be preserved and not squandered,” said Rajan Menon, professor emeritus of political science at City College.

Mr. Putin has cast his invasion of Ukraine as an anti-imperial struggle against an encroaching West, and that message has resonated in parts of the developing world that once lived under Western colonialism. According to a Pew Research Center poll conducted this year, just 16 percent of respondents in India expressed unfavorable views of Russia, compared with 46 percent who voiced positive associations.

During his talks with Mr. Putin, Mr. Modi sought the early discharge of all I ndian nationals who were recruited by the Russian army under “false pretenses,” according to government officials. The contentious issue had introduced a sour note in the countries’ friendly relations. Mr. Putin agreed to the discharge of those citizens, who India has said number between 35 and 50.

Mr. Menon predicted that India would continue to cultivate deeper ties with the United States over the long term, but not at a cost of having to choose sides.

“Anyone who expects you can peel India off and put it in the U.S. column — that is not going to happen,” he said. “Would you rather be completely dependent on the United States or Russia, or have a position of maneuverability between the two?”

Michael Crowley contributed reporting.

Paul Sonne is an international correspondent, focusing on Russia and the varied impacts of President Vladimir V. Putin’s domestic and foreign policies, with a focus on the war against Ukraine. More about Paul Sonne

Anupreeta Das is the finance editor of The New York Times, overseeing broad coverage of Wall Street, including banking, investing, markets and consumer finance. She was previously the deputy business editor of The Wall Street Journal. More about Anupreeta Das

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The Rise of Slaughterbots: Driven by the war, many Ukrainian companies are working on a major leap forward in  the weaponization of consumer technology .

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Top officials of the European Union will boycott informal meetings hosted by Hungary while the country holds the EU’s rotating presidency, after Hungary’s pro-Russian Prime Minister Viktor Orban held a series of rogue meetings with foreign leaders about Ukraine that angered his European partners.

The highly unusual decision to have the European Commission president and other top officials of the body boycott the meetings in Budapest was made ‘’in light of recent developments marking the start of the Hungarian [EU] presidency,” commission spokesperson Eric Mamer posted Monday on the social media platform X.

Hungary took over the six-month rotating role July 1, and since then Orban has visited Ukraine, Russia, Azerbaijan, China and the United States on a world tour he has touted as a “peace mission” aimed at brokering an end to Russia’s war in Ukraine.

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That angered many leaders in the EU , who said they had not been informed in advance of Orbán’s plans and rushed to emphasize that the nationalist leader was not acting on behalf of the bloc during his surprise meetings with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping.

Hungary’s European affairs minister, Janos Boka, lashed out at the commission’s decision, writing on X on Monday that the body ‘’cannot cherry pick institutions and member states it wants to cooperate with.”

“Are all Commission decisions now based on political considerations?” Boka wrote.

A Hungarian government spokesperson, Zoltan Kovacs, also suggested the decision was a product of political bias, writing on X that it was: “sacrificing the institutional setup for private political purposes and disregarding [the commission’s] role for ideological and political motives.”

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The decision by the European Commission applies to informal meetings hosted by Hungary, and means senior civil servants will attend instead of top officials such as the European Commission president, currently Ursula von der Leyen.

Orban’s government has gone against the European mainstream by refusing to supply Kyiv with weapons to deter Russia’s invasion and by threatening to block financial assistance to the war-ravaged country.

In an interview with Hungarian newspaper Magyar Nemzet on Monday, Orban’s political director said that after his trip to Moscow — the first such visit from an EU head of state or government in more than two years — the prime minister had briefed the leaders of other EU countries “in writing about the negotiations, the experiences of the first phase of the peace mission and the Hungarian proposals.”

“If Europe wants peace and wants to have a decisive say in settling the war and ending the bloodshed, it must now work out and implement a change of direction,” said Balazs Orban, who is not related to the prime minister.

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But Von der Leyen accused Orban of trying to mollify the Russian leader with the trip, writing on X: “Appeasement will not stop Putin. Only unity and determination will pave the path to a comprehensive, just and lasting peace in Ukraine.”

Hungary’s government has long argued for an immediate cease-fire and peace negotiations in the conflict in Ukraine, but has not outlined what such moves might mean for the country’s territorial integrity and future security. It has exhibited an adversarial posture toward Ukraine while maintaining close ties to Moscow, even after Russia’s full-scale invasion in February 2022.

Orban’s critics have accused him of acting against the unity and interests of the EU and NATO, of which Hungary is a member, and of pursuing an appeasement strategy concerning Russia’s aggression.

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