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Russia Draws Up List of "Unfriendly Countries", FSB Investigates Belarus Coup Attempt

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  • FM Spox says Russia is drawing up a list of 'unfriendly states' which are banned from hiring Russian citizens for work in diplomatic missions, with the US among those named.
    • Notes this decree is a protective (not aggressive) measure against other unfriendly countries, and was initiated because of US actions
  • FSB Chief says US role in the Belarusian coup attempt is under investigation as part of a criminal case, with an announcement due when the case is concluded.
    • Follow's claims from Belarus' President Lukashenko of a US Special Services assassination attempt on him and his sons on 17 April
  • Lavrov: Russia ready to take new Anti-US measures in escalation continues.
    • However, he also said that he is optimistic about prospects for the Putin-Biden meeting (likely June 15-16).
    • Kremlin Aide says signals are coming from Washington on plans to hold the meeting at a working level
  • Moscow Court dismisses case aimed at labelling Navalny's anti-corruption foundation and extremist organisation
MNI London Bureau | +44 020-3983-7894 | murray.nichol@marketnews.com
MNI London Bureau | +44 020-3983-7894 | murray.nichol@marketnews.com

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