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Maria Zakharova
Coverage of Maria Zakharova in the Nexus archive.
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- Russia’s Olympic win comes with a price for Putin
Russia's reinstatement to the Olympics required the country to renounce claims on Ukrainian territories in Donbas, sparking domestic backlash from pro-war commentators. The International Olympic Committee reinstated the Russian Olympic Committee, but Ukraine appealed the decision, arguing it violates the Olympic Charter.
- Russia promises ‘active support’ for Cuba, blasting US ‘sanctions noose’
Russia has pledged active support to Cuba in response to US economic sanctions, with Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova condemning what she characterizes as attempts to economically isolate the island nation. The statement reflects Russia's continued solidarity with Cuba amid heightened US pressure on the communist government.