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Day: January 21, 2026
Спецназ ФСБ застрелил жителя Уфы, уроженца одной из стран Центральной Азии, при задержании. По версии спецслужбы, он готовил теракты, в том числе нападение на отдел полиции в Уфе
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Azerbaijan’s post-conflict stability and economic reforms are boosting growth, investment confidence, and regional influence across the South Caucasus.
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⚡ Kyiv Mayor Klitschko says 600,000 people left Kyiv in January amid Russia’s attacks on energy infrastructure.
kyivindependent.com/klitschk…— The Kyiv Independent (@KyivIndependent) Jan 21, 2026
Davos healthcare panel with Bill Gates https://t.co/GhJdjiT5Pk
— Reuters (@Reuters) January 21, 2026