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More than 800 ships await passing near Hormuz — Bloomberg
Almost 480 of them carry hydrocarbons, the news agency said
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Press review: US, Russia may agree on Crimea as US, Israel differ on Iran war
Top stories from the Russian press on Wednesday, March 18th
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North Korea fires several ballistic missiles towards Sea of Japan — Yonhap
It was North Korea’s fourth missile launch this year
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US conflict with Iran delivers crushing blow to Western global hegemony — politician
According to Viktor Medvedchuk, the conditions that ensured prosperity and high living standards in Europe are being destroyed gradually
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US promised Israel to seek removal of all nuclear materials from Iran — newspaper
According to a source cited by The Times of Israel, Washington also promised it would demand that Iran halt uranium enrichment
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Ten-point plan to end war: US accepts Iran’s proposal
Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, in turn, declared victory and a "historic and crushing defeat" of the US and Israel
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US postpones possible attack on Iran by two weeks — Trump
The US president says Iran must agree to a "complete, immediate, and safe opening of the Strait of Hormuz"
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Israeli gas fields included in list of possible targets for IRGC attacks — agency
According to the report by Fars, the Karish and Tanin gas fields "play a key role in the energy supply" of Israel
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Oil production dip in Middle East estimated at 7.5 mln barrels per day — EIA
"Oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz continue to be limited causing oil storage to fill quickly in countries that rely on the waterway for exports," the US Energy Information Administration said
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Trump announces two-week bilateral ceasefire with Iran
The US has "already met and exceeded all Military objectives" and is "very far" advanced toward a long-term peace deal, the president says
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Israeli military reports another missile launch from Iran
This is the second missile launch after the announcement of a US-Iranian ceasefire
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Final decision on Iran’s top negotiator at talks with US still pending — news agency
Earlier media reports said that Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf had been picked to lead the Iranian delegation at negotiations in Islamabad
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Bahraini UNSC resolution jeopardized prospects for talks with Iran — Russian diplomat
Vasily Nebenzya says that a unilateral resolution would also hinder peace initiatives undertaken by China, Pakistan, and Turkey
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Russia achieves major progress over course of special military operation — Roscosmos CEO
Dmitry Bakanov revealed that 1,357 Roscosmos staff were taking part in the special military operation
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US, Israel lost 11 aircraft while searching for F-15 pilots in Iran — MWM
As MWM notes, this scale of losses demonstrates the significant risks associated with operating aircraft over Iranian territory
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IDF says started to intercept another Iranian missile launch
The statement was published after an announcement of a ceasefire with Iran was made public
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Second construction stage of Ust-Luga terminal water area completed
The throughput capacity of the terminal is 12.6 mln metric tons per year at this stage
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Press review: US pressures Kiev on peace talks and EU keeps ban on Russian nuclear fuel
Top stories from the Russian press on Friday, March 27th
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US may 'very easily' resume its operation against Iran if deal not good enough — Trump
Iran’s state-run television earlier reported that Tehran put forward a 10-point proposal that the United States "was forced to accept"
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Iran launches Wave 99 of its operation targeting US, Israel — IRGC
The military of the Islamic republic struck a number of targets in the UAE and Kuwait
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Israeli opposition leader slams US-Iran agreement as catastrophe for Jewish state
Yair Lapid pointed out that Israel had not even been invited to take part in talks between Washington and Tehran
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US confirms to Israel that it remains committed to common goals — premier
The Times of Israel cites Benjamin Netanyahu as saying that these goals were shared by the US, Israel and Israel’s regional allies
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Press review: Trump searches for Iran offramp as one Gulf state weighs joining war
Top stories from the Russian press on Wednesday, March 25th
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EU to face austerity amid absence of cheap oil — Russian security official
Commenting on the situation in the Middle East in the context of the concluded ceasefire between Iran and the US, Dmitry Medvedev pointed out that there are not two "players" in this conflict, but three
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Iran’s revenue from shipping through Strait of Hormuz could top $64 bln — TV
According to Iran’s state broadcaster, 32,000 vessels passed through the strait last year
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Israel to continue strikes on Iran, operations against Hezbollah — The Times of Israel
According to the report, the Israel Defense Forces issued at least two statements about missile launches from Iran after the supposed ceasefire start
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Kiev is building bridges to Moldova for military cargo delivery — Russian military
The Ukrainian government plans to allocate 14.3 million euros in May for the reconstruction of the bridge in Mayaki, Odessa Region, as well as for the construction of additional roads in the area
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Petrochemical plant in Iran’s Mahshahr comes under attack — news agency
In a separate report, Press TV says that Israel and the United States struck an aluminum plant in Arak
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Western special services deliver chemical weapons to Ukraine — Russia’s OPCW envoy
Vladimir Tarabrin says the supplies of toxic agents and protective equipment may indicate "plans to hold large-scale false flag attacks"
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US yet to answer Pakistan’s proposal to extend deadline for deal with Iran — White House
Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt was quoted as saying that the president was aware of the proposal
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Russia, China offer well-balanced UNSC draft resolution on Iran — diplomat
Vasily Nebenzya stressed that free navigation in the Strait of Hormuz was attainable only through ending hostilities and reaching a negotiated solution
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Heavy UAV operators training takes around two months — deputy commander
A number of units that were formed at the end of 2025 and the beginning of 2026 are carrying out combat missions
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US had to accept Iran’s ten-point plan — TV
According to the state broadcaster, the ceasefire preconditions of Iran’s control over the Strait of Hormuz, permission to enrich uranium, and compensations were accepted
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Iranian crisis exposes weakness of NATO, EU — Russian presidential envoy
Kirill Dmitriev says the conflict has unveiled "their profound rift with the US"
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Russia to carefully consider request for Maduro's asylum if petitioned — ambassador
Sergey Melik-Bagdasarov emphasized the firmness of Russia’s position
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US-Israeli actions key reason behind blocked Hormuz — China’s representative at UN
China urges US and Israel strongly to immediately cease its illegal military actions, Fu Cong said
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Damage caused to Iran to be compensated from investment fund being created — agency
Fars added that there is no information yet on its structure or management forms
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US-Israeli operation against Iran violates UN charter — China’s representative
The sovereignty, security and the territorial integrity of the Gulf States must be fully respected, Fu Cong said
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Ex-chief of US counterterrorism center warns US against attempts to destroy Iran
There is still time to avert disaster if US President Donald Trump finds the courage to pursue serious negotiations rather than reckless rage and destruction, Joe Kent said
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Power stations torched in France in apparent anti-war gesture — paper
The arson left about 3,000 houses without electricity
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Israel urges US against agreement with Iran without Strait of Hormuz deal — Axios
The portal reported that the leaders of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates also urged Washington against concessions on the Strait of Hormuz
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Kharkov soldiers shoot down drone carrying drugs for Ukrainian army
It was established that the drone was sent from the military positions of Ukraine’s 2nd Khartia Corps with the wrong coordinates and flew into territory controlled by the Russian army
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US-Iranian ceasefire to come into force when Strait of Hormuz reopens — Axios
US President Donald Trump earlier announced a two-week postponement of the strikes on Iran’s civil infrastructure
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US president expects 'Golden Age' to begin in Middle East
Donald Trump claimed that Iran wants it to happen
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US proposes replacing Witkoff with JD Vance on negotiating team, Iran reveals
According to the source, Washington is concerned about a possible energy price rise next week amid the ongoing conflict with Iran
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Russian troops strike Ukrainian cruise missile components enterprises over past day
Russia’s Battlegroup Center inflicted more than 360 casualties on Ukrainian troops and destroyed two enemy armored combat vehicles in its area of responsibility over the past day, the Defense Ministry reported
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IN BRIEF: Russian Prime Minister comments on current energy market situation
According to Mikhail Mishustin, approximately 10% of global liquid hydrocarbon production was suddenly removed from the market due to the situation in the Persian Gulf
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Parliament speaker Ghalibaf to lead Iranian delegation at talks with US — media
US Vice President JD Vance will head the US delegation
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US in intense talks on Iran — US leader
President Donald Trump also says he expects a briefing on Pakistan’s proposal to be held soon
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Trump escalates rhetoric against Iran as deadline for deal nears
The US president said that "a whole civilization will die tonight"
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FACTBOX: What to know about armed attack on Israeli Consulate General in Istanbul
One of the attackers was killed, while two others were wounded
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US Secretary of State confirms release of US journalist kidnapped in Iraq
Marco Rubio says the Department of State is "working to support her safe departure from Iraq"
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Press review: US may end Iran war as Ukraine drones strike Russia’s Ust-Luga
Top stories from the Russian press on Wednesday, April 1st
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China facilitated US-Iranian ceasefire — AP
According to the news agency, Beijing initially tried to act through intermediaries, including Islamabad, Ankara, and Cairo. After that, Chinese officials directly contacted Iran
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Six cruise missiles intercepted over Iran’s Qazvin province
According to a report by Press TV, a Tomahawk was among the missiles
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Press review: Iran missile risks may expand conflict and US eyes regime change in Cuba
Top stories from the Russian press on Wednesday, March 4th
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North Korea fires what could be ballistic missile — Japan Coast Guard
According to the report, the projectile has already fallen
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Iran seeks $2 mln vessel fee for Strait of Hormuz passage under its peace plan — NYT
According to the newspaper, Tehran also intends to split the fees from vessels with Oman, which lies across the strait
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Middle East crisis will increase inflationary pressure globally — Russian PM
Mikhail Mishustin noted that a number of countries are forced to limit exports to protect their domestic markets and the interests of their consumers
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Russia skips Bahraini UN resolution to avoid derailing process — diplomat
According to Maria Zakharova, Russia sought to ensure that the text would not harm anyone or be used for any malicious purposes
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Carlson urges US military to disobey presidential order to strike Iran
The journalist warns that the world is at a "pivot point" after which "nothing is the same"
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Bahraini UNSC draft resolution would have greenlit aggression against Iran — diplomat
The draft resolution was not passed by the UN Security Council as it was supported by 11 members, while Russia and China voted against and Pakistan and Colombia abstained
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Iran breaks off direct contacts with US after Trump threatened its destruction — WSJ
One source claims that Tehran took the step in a sign of defiance to Washington's position
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Cameroonian volunteer cites food crisis as motive to join special military operation
The Cameroonian volunteer emphasized that he had supported Russia from the very beginning
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Iranians take to streets to celebrate ‘US defeat’ — Mehr news agency
A video shot from Tehran's largest street shows people with Iranian flags, loud music is played in the background
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Three injured in Lugansk, 73 downed Ukrainian drones: overnight attack on Russian regions
The aftermath of the attack is being eliminated
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Russia-China draft UN Security Council resolution calls for talks — China’s representative
Fu Cong criticized the hurriedness of UN Security Council’s decision to vote on Bahrain’s draft resolution amid serious reservations of Beijing and Moscow
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Shiite radicals release US journalist Kittleson abducted in Iraq
Kataib Hezbollah demanded that the journalist leave the country immediately
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Zelensky is crossing ‘red lines’ by attacking Russian schools — Russian diplomat
On the morning of April 7, Ukrainian artillery struck the school in Velykaya Znamenka, resulting in multiple casualties
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State of emergency introduced in Russia’s Dagestan
The response level will be increased to the federal one soon
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US lost aircraft worth more than $500 million during rescue of pilot in Iran — expert
Alexander Stepanov opined that the rescue operation was primarily a public relations effort, driven by the Trump administration’s desire for some form of victory
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India expects free passage through Strait of Hormuz
New Delhi welcomed the reached ceasefire and expressed hope that it would lead to the establishment of lasting peace in West Asia
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Russia’s Battlegroup East destroys seven Ukrainian Starlink stations
Russian heavy flamethrower crews struck Ukrainian positions
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Press review: Washington plans Iran ground move as oil surge adds $41.5B to Russia
Top stories from the Russian press on Monday, March 23rd
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Press review: US weighs Iran assault as Middle East war disrupts Kiev air defenses
Top stories from the Russian press on Friday, March 20th
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Iran war close to over, Kiev’s interference in elections: Vance’s statements
The US vice president said that reaching peace in the shortest order meets the interests of the United States, Europe and Ukraine
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Military command hands Trump new options for strikes on Iran — newspaper
According to the report, the US military is actively preparing to enter a new phase of its operation against Iran
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Trump remains cautiously optimistic about negotiations with Iran — Fox News
According to Fox News host Laura Ingraham, the US president admitted that the negotiations were "incredibly complex"
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Russia’s Medvedev sees Iran’s success in Trump’s approval to discuss its 10-point plan
Dmitry Medvedev noted that it was not clear if Washington would accept the plan
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EU leadership going crazy, seeking to acquire nukes: Russian SVR’s key statements
German experts are capable of covertly obtaining enough weapons-grade plutonium for a nuclear device within about a month, Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service said
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Russia negotiating oil supplies to alternative consumers — Kremlin
Dmitry Peskov said there is a huge number of requests to purchase Russia's energy resources
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Press review: Iran rejects US ultimatum as EU seeks to strip Hungary of voting rights
Top stories from the Russian press on Tuesday, April 7th
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Korea - Russia Dialogue maintains its role amid current challenges — ambassador
Georgy Zinovyev emphasized that over its years of operation, the forum "has proven to be a vital channel of communication among academic, expert, cultural, and business communities"
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Vance, Witkoff, Kushner expected at US-Iran talks in Pakistan — CNN
Pakistan agreed to mediate the negotiations at the invitation of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif
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Hungary confident Ukraine’s oil blockade will end soon — Orban
According to the Hungarian prime minister, Budapest has a plan to accomplish it
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Iran has become world power, while US suffered humiliating defeat — portal
According to the media outlet, the event marks a pivotal turning point in global history and the international order
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US achieves core military objects in Iran in 38 days — White House
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said that tough negotiations created an opening for a diplomatic solution and long-term peace
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Kiev increases transit of NATO equipment through Moldova — military expert
Andrey Marochko said that Ukrainian engineering troops are constructing temporary pontoon crossings and using specialized medium-sized floating transporters
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If Trump implements his threat against Iran, this would be gravest crime — UN
"Threats that spread fear and terror among civilians are unacceptable and must cease immediately," Volker Turk said
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Iran could have downed F-15 fighter with Soviet or Russian system — expert
Viktor Litovkin noted that Iran has man-portable air defense systems such as the Igla and Verba, which can also be used against aircraft, despite their limited range
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Washington aware of Kiev’s attempts to interfere in US, Hungarian elections — Vance
The US vice president said this is part of the cost of doing business within some elements of Ukraine's system
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Press review: Could Iran mine Strait of Hormuz and war riles American public
Top stories from the Russian press on Thursday, March 12th
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Israeli military reports conducting new wave of strikes on Iran before two-week ceasefire
The IDF reported that it had struck dozens of Iranian launch sites
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Kiev has long since crossed 'red lines' with attacks on US tankers — expert
Olzhas Baidildinov said that such actions cannot be justified under any circumstances
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Press review: US could use Kurds against Iran as NATO unwilling to drop expansion plans
Top stories from the Russian press on Thursday, March 5th
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Ex-head coach of Russia’s Zenit FC, Romanian national team Lucescu dies at age of 80
According to ESPN, Lucescu was hospitalized on April 3, after reportedly suffering a heart attack
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EU explores ways to create nuke production capabilities — Russian intel agency
Moscow draws the attention of the US administration and the leaders of all other countries to the need to make everything possible to prevent the EU from creating its own nuclear weapons
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Russia’s Lavrov discusses Persian Gulf escalation with UAE counterpart
"The importance of an immediate cessation of hostilities, which leads to human casualties and causes serious damage to vital civilian infrastructure was noted," the Russian Foreign Ministry stated
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Seoul aware of Moscow's military response if US deploys missiles — ambassador
According to Georgy Zinovyev, Moscow does not possess any data indicating an intention to deploy US intermediate-range and shorter-range missiles in South Korea
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Press review: US eyes unblocking Strait of Hormuz as Israel moves to expand ops in Lebanon
Top stories from the Russian press on Friday, March 13th
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Press review: Trump floats sanctions relief as oil soars and Israel's nuclear shadow looms
Top stories from the Russian press on Wednesday, March 11th
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