Author: Kieran Guilbert
Published on: 07/04/2025 | 00:00:00
AI Summary:
US Staff Sergeant Gordon Black was convicted last year of theft and making threats of murder. An appeals court cut that sentence to three years and two months. Black flew to Vladivostok in April 2024 to see his girlfriend, Alexandra Vashchuk. US trade with Russia amounted to $3.5 billion (€3.2 billion) in 2024. Russia freed a US citizen, Kalob Byers, who had been arrested on drug smuggling charges. The 28-year-old was released days before US and Russia officials met in Saudi Arabia. A few dozen protesters gathered outside the Jerusalem residence of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The gathering took place ahead of Netanyahu’s trip to Washington, where the Israeli PM is set to meet with US President Donald Trump. Monday marked one and a half years since Hamas militants launched their 7 October assault on southern Israel. Israel has vowed to escalate the conflict until Hamas returns all remaining hostages. The White House has backed Israel’s stance.
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