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Why is deploying nuclear weapons in Belarus seen as a problem, and how would this help Russia?

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What caused a drastic reduction in the population of ethnic Tatars in the Russian Federation?

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Based on International law, to what extent can Ukraine take aggressive military action within the territory of Russia?

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Which countries are affected by Russia's decree banning oil sales to them?

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How effective are lawyers and NGOs (like Soldiers Mothers, Peaceplea and Conscript's School) in securing the rights of the mobilized in Russia?

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Does the US government consider a prolonged war in Ukraine as a geopolitical advantage for the US against Russia?

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What is the political justification by China and India for not participating in the sanctions against Russia?

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How many Ukrainian language schools were still open in Crimea in 2021 compared to 2013?

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Why is Russia not using nuclear weapons against Ukraine?

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How is Russia able to maintain the 2nd most powerful military in the world at a fraction of the cost of the US & China?

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How did Russia retain the UNSC veto power of the Soviet Union?

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What is the legal background for Russia's seat as a Permanent Member of UNSC?

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Was there any war Russia has ignited that was NOT explained by its "support" of a newly-created bogus puppet state (e.g. "People's Republic")?

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What did Putin mean by "We have [...] withdrawn almost all large and heavy weapons from the European part of Russia" in a 2008 interview?

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