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Some of the most dangerous deployments include Mali, South Sudan, Ukraine and Yemen where aid convoys and UN operations have repeatedly come under direct fire. Just last month, three UN personnel were killed in a Palestinian refugee camp in Jenin during an Israeli military raid.
Major U.S. brands like McDonald's, Coke and Procter & Gamble all suspended Russian operations following the invasion, writing off billions in losses. However, ExxonMobil, Boeing and other firms still have significant property holdings and investments inside the country that could become targets.
Speaking to reporters, FSB Director Alexander Bortnikov claimed Ukrainian operatives had "a direct connection" to the bombing last month at the Crocus City shopping mall in Moscow that left 17 dead.
Peskov's comments come as Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, launched in February 2022, grinds on with heavy fighting and bombardments persisting, particularly in the eastern Donbas region.
Unmanned Orlan-30 drones operated by Russian artillery spotters flit overhead, vectoring in the howitzer batteries and correcting their aim onto new targets across the ruins of the town. Each strike gouges fresh craters and inflicts new damage on already severely degraded infrastructure.
The Ukrainian military has long viewed Klescheevka as a crucial logistical hub, owing to its elevated position overlooking nearby supply routes. The settlement's significance has made it a prime target for both sides in the conflict.
The ban comes after Krah, who is being investigated over suspicious Russian and Chinese links, sparked outrage by stating in a recent interview that not all members of the Nazi SS forces were "criminals."
According to Sweden's top military commander Micael Bydén, troop deployments and military assets on Gotland will be increased to better protect the island from any moves by Moscow to seize control of the territory.
The drills are taking place in Russia's Southern Military District, which borders occupied Ukrainian territories that Moscow has illegally annexed as well as other areas still controlled by Kyiv's forces, according to the Russian Defence Ministry.
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov downplayed the allegations from American officials, characterizing them as unfounded speculation Moscow would not dignify with a full response.
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