- More than two weeks before terrorists staged a bloody attack in the suburbs of Moscow, the U.S. government told Russian officials that Crocus City Hall, a popular concert venue, was a potential target, according to U.S. officials familiar with the matter.
- Northern Cyprus (Wikipedia)
Northern Cyprus, officially the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC), is a de facto state that comprises the northeastern portion of the island of Cyprus. It is recognised only by Turkey, and its territory is considered by all other states to be part of the Republic of Cyprus.
- Ministry of Defense Telegram post on April 2, 2024
[Translated from Russian] In Moscow and other Russian cities, the number of people wishing to enter military service under contract in the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation has increased significantly