Moscow says the label means any form of cooperation with the broadcaster will be prosecuted.
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Trump earlier on Tuesday warned that Kyiv must make concessions, saying Ukraine is ‘losing’ the war.
Germany’s Chancellor Friedrich Merz has pledged his unwavering support for Israel during a visit to the country.
A Kremlin spokesperson said that the changes ‘correspond in many ways to our vision’.
“[German Chancellor’s visit to Israel] signals it’s business as usual again.”
Germany is Israel’s second-largest arms supplier, fifth-largest export partner, and one of its staunchest supporters.
The two countries’ traditionally strong ties have been tested amid Israel’s genocidal war on the people of Gaza.
Politicians approve the controversial law after months of heated debate, amid fears over a potential war with Russia.
President Frank-Walter Steinmeier’s visit to UK is the first by a German head of state in 27 years.
Just over half of citizens across nine European countries believe there is a high risk of a conflict, French poll finds.
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