Russian Officials Accused of Stealing USD 33 Million Meant for Kursk Border Defence Amid Ukraine Incursion

Russian prosecutors are seeking to recover nearly USD 33 million allegedly embezzled by government officials and businessmen from funds intended to fortify the country’s western border. The stolen money was…

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Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy Denounces Corruption Charges as a ‘Plot’

Nicolas Sarkozy, France’s former president, strongly denied allegations of illegal campaign financing by Libya during his 2007 presidential campaign. Speaking in court last Thursday, Sarkozy, 69, described the accusations as…

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