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"Politico" published a ranking of the 28 most influential people in Europe.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy topped the list, while his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin was named "loser of the year."

One of the latest articles on the portal says: "Just look at how European leaders run to Kyiv to take a picture with the solemn 44-year-old man, dressed in his iconic olive green T-shirt. Standing next to him, politicians strive to be seen. Zelensky has convinced the rest of Europe that its future lies with Ukraine - something that few believed until the Russian invasion in February."

There is also a place for Vladimir Putin, but only in the role of "loser of the year". His dream of a "great Russia" is unlikely to come true, the publication writes.

"Politico": Zelensky is person of the year, and Putin - loser of the year

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"According to some reports, the master of the Kremlin has begun to spend more time in bunkers.

Moreover, he probably decided to hide underground on the night of December 31, 2022 versus January 1, 2023," the publication added.

"Vladimir Putin has most likely changed his plans for welcoming the New Year.

He, as claimed in posts on social networks,

, "the media from Kiev also indicated.

Is Vladimir Putin in hiding for the New Year?

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"For several months, the youth movement of GERB leader Boyko Borisov to the parliamentary group of "Democratic Bulgaria" has been going on, but we will not give in to it."  

This was stated by the deputy of "Democratic Bulgaria" Vladislav Panev to bTV.

MP from DB: We will not give in to Borisov's youth dumps

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DB met with Prof. Gabrovski: We will not support you, but we will work with you

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The door slammed…

Austria blocked us for Schengen

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The relatives of Milen Tsvetkov will appeal the sentence and will demand a higher sentence for Christian Nikolov than the 9 years of imprisonment imposed on him.

He was aware of the crime he was about to commit, which in itself means that it was intentional.

The relatives of Milen Tsvetkov will appeal the sentence of Christian Nikolov

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Famous Bulgarian women who admitted that they were victims of domestic violence

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Christian Krastev is leaving the post of deputy mayor for transport for personal reasons, he himself announced to BTA.

Today, he submitted his request for release "by mutual consent" to the Mayor of Sofia, Yordanka Fandakova.

The Deputy Mayor for Transport of Sofia Municipality is out

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Mass shooting in broad daylight in Yekaterinburg

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The streaming platform Netflix released the documentary about the Dukes of Sussex Harry and Meghan, reported AFP and Reuters. 

Prince Harry: No one knows the whole truth but us

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