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Sanctions

Russia: Tensions and Corruption

Yaponchik (“the little Japanese”), a Russian gangster,  reportedly died Friday, months after a sniper shot him several times...

A Glimpse of Russia’s History

When Gennadiy Petrov and Alexander Malyshev were arrested in Operation Troyka by Spanish police, investigators were offered...

Romania Slapped by EC Report

Romania’s judicial reforms have backslid, while Bulgaria needs to prosecute organized crime, according to a scheduled report...

Colombo Family Busted

Eight suspected mobsters – including the reputed acting head of the Colombo crime family, Thomas “Tommy Shots” Gioeli – were...