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As allegations of attacks and other incidents blamed on Russia piled up across Europe last year, a team of AP journalists set ...

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Violence and the repression of political opponents during elections, ongoing armed conflicts, and the spread of authoritarian practices contributed to the 19th year of declining freedom. In the year ...

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