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Ex-US Marine Paul Whelan, convicted of spying in Russia, will not appeal sentence – lawyer says he may be exchanged

A week after he was handed a 16-year prison sentence for espionage in Russia, Paul Whelan has reportedly confirmed that he won’t appeal the verdict. His lawyer says he will now decide whether to ask for clemency. … Read More >Ex-US Marine Paul Whelan, convicted of spying in Russia, will not appeal sentence – lawyer says he may be exchanged

Russia to abandon flat tax after almost two decades, will start moving back to progressive system – Putin

Russia is planning to introduce a progressive tax regime, adding a 15% tax bracket for those earning over five million rubles ($72,000) a year, President Vladimir Putin said. The money will be used to treat severely ill children. … Read More >Russia to abandon flat tax after almost two decades, will start moving back to progressive system – Putin