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Ukrainian Refugees in Russia
Number of Ukrainian refugees reaches 33,000 — Emergencies Ministry
Most refugees arrive in Russia’s southern Rostov region and Crimea, from where the authorities transport some of them to other regions
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Terrorist attack at Crocus City Hall
Afghan Foreign Ministry condemns terrorist attack on Crocus City Hall outside Moscow
The ministry’s Spokesperson Abdul Qahar Balkhi said, that considers it a blatant violation of all human standards
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Bank of Russia does not rule out keeping key rate at current levels until year's end
The Bank of Russia also does not rule out raising the estimate of the neutral key rate in the near future
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Russian gas production to gain 4.6% in 2024 — Economy Ministry
Pipeline gas exports are forecast to edge up by 7% to 108 bln cubic meters
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US can send Ukraine Patriot air defense systems currently deployed in other regions
US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan added that the his country had doubled artillery production in order to help Kiev
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Russia has many questions for UN chief, Russia’s envoy says
Vasily Nebenzya said that he has "good personal relations" with the secretary general
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US stops hiding true purpose of sanctions on Moscow, Russian envoy says
"It’s not about any mythical aspirations to resolve the conflict in Ukraine, but about banal opportunistic and predatory ambitions," Anatoly Antonov said
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Russia warns US, NATO against harming its security — diplomat
Maria Zakharova stressed that "the level of nuclear risks have risen dramatically as a result of the West’s destructive policy, which is fraught with a direct military confrontation between nuclear powers"
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Terrorist attacks occur in Iran, Russia due to US support for terrorism — Iran’s top brass
According to the news agency Tasnim, when speaking about NATO eastward expansion, Mohammad Reza Ashtiani emphasized that the Shanghai Cooperation Organization member states should utilize the SCO potential in order to neutralize common threats
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Better situation for peace in Ukraine, threats to Belarus: new statements by Lukashenko
The head of state accused Washington of preparing a "Belarusian liberation army" and reiterated Minsk's readiness to "defend its country"
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Police checks reports of bomb allegedly planted at Russian embassy in Brazil — newspaper
The Russian embassy has not yet commented on the situation
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Russian troops destroy 89 Ukrainian UAVs, 5 boats in Kherson area over past day
"Battlegroup Dnepr units conducted active counterbattery warfare and destroyed enemy drones, manpower and equipment on the right bank of the Dnieper River," Governor Vladimir Saldo said
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Moscow reports 1,773 daily coronavirus hospitalizations
The capital city has the highest number of coronavirus cases nationwide, according to official statistics
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Russia-Europe relations require fresh approach — Kremlin
Russia and Europe are geographically close anyway, Dmitry Peskov noted
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Russia fights West’s sanctions at UN for the sake of developing countries — envoy to UN
According to the diplomat, Russia is engaged in "fierce battles on this issue in different committees of the General Assembly"
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Bolivarian Alliance countries stand for multipolar world — Maduro
"ALBA can be among the founders of a new world, a new international multipolar order," the Venezuelan president stressed
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Musk concurs that civil war looming in West
The US businessman commented on remarks by Gad Saad, a Canadian professor of Lebanese origin, who insisted that "the path that the West is taking will result in civil war"
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Russia to hold next international security meeting in 2025 — top security official
The date and location will be announced later
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Israel ready to accept release of fewer than 40 hostages in deal’s first phase — newspaper
According to the report, Israel is willing to acceprt the release of women, men over 50 years old and those seriously ill
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Most countries in Global South wary of growing NATO influence — Lavrov
"Those may be right who, instead of playing this geopolitical game which NATO views as a zero-sum game, prefer to handle their domestic affairs," the Russian foreign minister noted
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US effectively dooms Ukraine by its new decisions, Russian envoy says
"The American aid won’t save Zelensky. New weapons will be destroyed, and the special military operation goals will be achieved," Anatoly Antonov stressed
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Ukraine turns into testing ground for future world order, says Belarus president
"The largest nuclear powers, albeit indirectly, are actually fighting on Ukrainian territory. And not indirectly," the president of Belarus noted
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Russia, India plan to launch ‘green corridor’ project in trade shortly
The sides supported the early launch of the green corridor project aimed at the simplification of customs operations
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Russian Economy Ministry expects trade balance surplus to decline
Exports of goods are expected to drop to $419.7 bln this year. Imports are forecast to grow to $315.7 bln in 2024
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Pelosi's remarks about US protesters undemocratic, Russian diplomat says
On April 25, US police said at least 127 people were arrested during large-scale protests on American university campuses against Israeli actions in the Palestinian enclave
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US-oriented structures try to reformat security system in Asia-Pacific region
Russian Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu underlined that this is being done by strengthening "military-political structures such as QUAD, AUKUS and the US-Japan-Philippines triad"
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French neo-Nazi ringleader liquidated near Avdeyevka — sources
There is confirmed evidence of his connections with French secret services
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Wreckage of US MQ-9 Reaper drone is of interest to Russian defense industry — Rostec
According to the US version of events, a pair of Russian Su-27 aircraft intercepted the MQ-9 while it was on a recon mission and dumped their fuel several times toward the drone
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Ukraine’s army leaves first defensive line in Berdychi near Avdeyevka, says DPR
The Ukrainian military has suffered heavy casualties among personnel and military hardware in that community, Igor Kimakovsky said
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Kremlin spokesman describes European Parliament as 'Russophobic machine'
Dmitry Peskov added that the EP "has turned into a machine brimming with internal contradictions that keeps generating boorish statements"
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Medicine for Bekhterev’s disease may cause medical tourism to Russia — Health Minister
Previously, the media reported that the Russian Health Ministry registered the first treatment for the Bekhterev’s disease in the world
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Russia appreciates Bolivia’s push to defend sovereignty, Lavrov says
The Russian foreign minister said that the sides would exchange opinions on how to develop bilateral relations along the path outlined by Bolivian President Luis Arce and Russian President Vladimir Putin
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Poland practices transfer of mechanized brigade to Lithuania's Suwalki Corridor area
The exercise under the classified Orsha plan involves 1,500 military personnel from Lithuania's Zemaitija Motorized Infantry Brigade, Poland's 15th Mechanized Brigade, allied US and Portuguese units, as well as about 200 pieces of military equipment
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EU remains unreliable partner for Russia for now — Lavrov
Moscow hopes that Brussels will pay attention to its vital interests in the end, Russia's top diplomat said
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NATO bears direct responsibility for Ukraine crisis — Chinese Foreign Ministry
Spokesman Wang Wenbin stressed that China was not providing weapons to the conflicting parties and strictly controlled dual-use goods, including the export of drones
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Ship receives damage in missile attack off Yemeni coast — UKMTO
The Master has reported two attacks
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Chances of Baku-Yerevan conflict settlement higher than ever, Scholz says
The German chancellor emphasized that Berlin's "offer to lend support in finding a long-term and acceptable solution remains valid"
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Swiss conference on Ukraine undermines European security — Russian diplomat
In Maxim Buyakevich words, neither the talks nor their outcome can change the existing political and territorial realities
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Blinken’s visit to China meant to shatter Russian-Chinese ties — senior Russian diplomat
"I think that Beijing understands this perfectly well and will not even pretend being ready to reach any agreements with the Americans to the detriment of Russia’s interests," Sergey Ryabkov said
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Press review: NATO flexes muscles near Russian border and South China Sea runs hot
Top stories from the Russian press on Wednesday, April 24th
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Russia’s natural population decline shrinks by 24% yoy in January-August — statistics
The Federal Statistics Service noted that mortality in the eight months of 2023 decreased by 9.8%, and the birth rate dropped by 2.5%
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Ukraine had to negotiate agreements with Russia with ‘three masters’ — Russian envoy
"It is very difficult to negotiate with those who are unable to make decisions, even if they want, they can’t, and only act as a side to a difficult conflict," Vladimir Medinsky explained
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Kiev may use ATACMS missiles to hit Crimean Bridge — Russian defense ministry official
Russian military will do its utmost to repel such attacks, Apty Alaudinov said
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Lithuania’s prime minister warns US may curtail aid to Ukraine
Ingrida Simonyte called for getting ready for such a turn of events right away, and not just watch and wait
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Abrams tanks easy targets for drones — Russian expert
According to Dmitry Kuzyakin, "as long as there is a lack of direct communication between those who make the tanks and who use them, the Abrams will not evolve to meet modern warfare requirements"
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Kiev troops may strike targets in Crimea with ATACMS missiles — newspaper
The goal "is to put more pressure on Crimea," The New York Times said
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Network of international conspirators plotted Crocus terrorist attack — watchdog
Yury Chikhanchin pointed out that the perpetrators of the attack were provided with money, weapons, transportation and ammunition
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Russian defense chief points to West’s double standards on right to self-defense
In this regard, Sergey Shoigu mentioned the operation that Tehran carried out "in retaliation for a blatant attack on the Iranian consulate building in Damascus"
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Polish leader cautions NATO allies against provoking Russia
Andrzej Duda slammed the reported instances of Russian missiles entering Poland's airspace as "a Russian provocation"
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UN bound to stay as unique world organization — Russian ambassador
"If the UN did not exist, it should have been created," Vasily Nebenzya said
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Israel eliminates one of al-Jamaa al-Islamiya commanders in Lebanon — IDF
The strike was conducted by Israel Air Force’s aircraft in the area of Meidoun in Lebanon
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US nukes in Poland to become target for Russia should confrontation with NATO occur — MFA
"The impression is that Warsaw is maniacally seeking to attract even more attention from military planners in the Russian General Staff," Maria Zakharova added
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Press review: Belarus' new national security strategy and Russia, US butt heads at UN
Top stories from the Russian press on Friday, April 26th
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TotalEnergies expects gas price hike if Russian LNG falls under sanctions
Patrick Pouyanne expressed confidence that the European leaders understood that security of gas supplies depended on LNG and would not like to see a price crisis in Europe again until 2027
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SCO expects Belarus to join the organization very soon — Shoigu
The Russian defense chief is certain that "this is an important moment in strengthening security in the SCO space"
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Insurers refuse to pay compensation for Nord Stream — Russian envoy to UN
Vasily Nebenzya stressed that insurers conclude on their own that the "explosion at the gas pipelines was made using an explosive devices, willfully and due to political motives," thereby confirming its terroristic nature
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Russian subsidiary of JP Morgan scaling up Russian assets
The company tops the list of foreign investment banks in Russia in terms of the asset size
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Scholz asks allies to find additional air defense capabilities for Ukraine
Germany is the second largest arms supplier to Ukraine after the US
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Erdogan’s May 9 visit to US postponed to more convenient date — Foreign Ministry
"The high-level dialogue between Turkey and the US will continue," the spokesman Oncu Keceli said
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Over 60% of Russian companies continue using Microsoft services
57% of companies replaced at least one foreign service with a Russian one over the past few years, the analysts noted
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Over 3,100 foreign mercenaries fight for Ukraine, most of them from US
The Russian Investigative Committee added that measures are underway to locate their whereabouts and bring them to criminal liability
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Shoigu talks about ties with NATO, attacks on Zaporozhye NPP as he attends SCO meeting
TASS has put together the highlights of Shoigu's speech
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Medvedev warns that Russia’s default may entail Europe’s default
Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council added that the European Union’s financial system is not very stable and people are losing confidence
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Zelensky's presidential powers to expire May 21 — Ukrainian legislator
Alexander Dubinsky argues that the only situation where the president can continue to fulfill his duties after the expiration of his term is the period until the president-elected takes office
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Russian diplomat accuses US of facilitating chemical warfare in Ukraine
According to Russian Permanent Representative to the OPCW Vladimir Tarabrin, Russian troops have repeatedly recorded incidents where the Ukrainian army’s used chemical weapons, including riot control agents as means of warfare
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TotalEnergies to announce force majeure for Yamal LNG in case of EU sanctions
The company has two contracts for LNG supplies to Europe from the Yamal LNG project and one for Asia that requires closer consideration, CEO of the French energy company Patrick Pouyanne said
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Singapore Airlines resumes flights to Moscow starting from January 20
Flights will be carried out on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays
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Russian defense minister dismisses his deputy Ivanov
Timur Ivanov was removed from the office of deputy defense minister of the Russian Federation of the federal government’s civil service
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Russia grateful to DPRK for unconditional support of special operation in Ukraine — MFA
Ivan Zhelokhovtsev said that the agreements that were reached during the DPRK leader's visit to Russia represent "evidence of the mutual desire of the sides to consistently implement and expand the rich heritage" that was passed down from previous generations
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Over 10,000 Polish nationals fought in Ukraine in 2022, politician says
According to Vladimir Rogov, expected changes in Poland’s legislation may highlight the country’s interests in Ukraine and its possible territorial claims to parts of western Ukraine
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EAEU trade turnover reaches record high level of $8.7 bln in 2023 — Russian Prime Minister
The trade turnover between Russia and Belarus reached 4 trillion rubles ($43.8 bln)
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Russia ready to cooperate with all interested partners to ensure security — Putin
The Russian leader expressed confidence that the the 12th International Meeting of High Representatives for Security Issues "will bolster cooperation for the mutual benefit of our countries and peoples"
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Iran announces establishment of Basij voluntary naval force
According to the commander, the unit has already recruited 55,000 members and has 33,000 small vessels that are equipped with 107mm missiles
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Space station’s orbit raised by 1 km — Roscosmos
According to preliminary information, the average altitude of the orbital outpost was increased to 414.8 km above the Earth’s surface
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Russia may abolish gold export duty from June 1 — Finance Ministry
The law, introducing an extra coefficient to the mineral extraction tax for gold totaling 78,000 rubles ($848.8) per kilogram, will become effective at the same day
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Hamas fighters have destroyed more than 400 Israeli vehicles — group’s senior member
Abu Ubaida, a spokesman for the Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Hamas, said the brigades had completely or partially destroyed 135 units of Israeli military equipment over the past three days
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Global community changing tune about how Ukraine conflict started — security official
According to Nikolay Patrushev, these countries "understand perfectly well who is financing" the Kiev regime
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Miguel Salgado’s ‘Shame’ wins main prize at Moscow International Film Festival
The film is focused on two teenagers Pedro and Lucio, who are forced to fight each other to the death in order to survive after being abducted
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Europe should be prepared to build relations with Russia post-Ukraine conflict — Macron
According to the French leader, when building relations with Russia, Europe needs to rely upon its own strong security system
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China, US free to have their own friends, partners — President Xi
Beijing sticks to the principle of non-alignment with any blocs, the Chinese leader said and called on Washington "to refrain from teaming up in small groups"
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Putin calls impending formation of new cabinet ‘crucial step’
The Russian leader pointed out that it is important to ensure stability and transparency in the Russian socio-political system
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US’ Blinken to visit Israel amid rising tensions between two countries — NYT
Israel’s military upcoming operation in Rafah will also be on agenda, the New York Times reported
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Negative trends still on rise in US-China relations — top Chinese diplomat
The United States should not cross the red lines with regard to China’s sovereignty and security, Wang Yi added
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Russian aerospace forces hit two terrorists base in Syria’s Homs governorate
Yury Popov, deputy chief of the Russian Center for Reconciliation of the Opposing Parties in Syria, also said that one shelling attack on the positions of government forces was reported in the Idlid de-escalation zone from positions of the Jabhat al-Nusra
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Staff shortage cannot be covered by labor migration — Putin
Labor productivity requires a significant increase in all sectors of the economy, the President stressed
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West reluctant to punish those responsible for Nord Stream blasts — Russian diplomat
According to Vasily Nebenzya, the situation is as though a year-long probe into a murder yielded a conclusion that "the victim was murdered"
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About 20% of weapons sent to Kiev end up on black market – Russia’s UN mission
Dmitry Polyansky said that some of the weapons supplied to Kiev are "in the darknet, which means that it is available to anyone"
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Russian draft UNSC statement on Nord Streams sabotaged by West — Russian diplomat
According to Russian Permanent Representative to the United Nations Vasily Nebenzya, the Russian draft was "very balanced"
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Press review: US tries to strong-arm China and Zelensky's bid to bring men home
Top stories from the Russian press on Thursday, April 25th
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Russian troops wipe out military train with Western armaments in DPR over past day
Russian troops improved their tactical position and repelled eight Ukrainian army counterattacks in the Avdeyevka area over the past day, the Defense Ministry reported
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Istanbul accords could have stopped hostilities in Ukraine — German newspaper
The deal still looks advantageous even after two years of war, Welt am Sonntag said
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Bolivia supports Russia in efforts to build multipolar world — foreign minister
Celinda Sosa remarked that her visit to Moscow "aims to strengthen the political dialogue" between Russia and Bolivia "in accordance with the principles shared" by both countries
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International cooperation needed to investigate Nord Stream incidents — Russian diplomat
According to Nebenzya, the real goal of the West, which is seeking to persuade the world of the futility of international efforts, is "to keep on telling the tale of lost time" as long as possible in a hope that "international community will forget about this terrorist attack"
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Charles III to return to public duties soon — Buckingham Palace
The king, 75, and queen will host their majesties the emperor and empress of Japan for a state visit in June, according to the palace
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Erdogan moves back from May 9 his trip to US — report
The report hasn’t been officially confirmed
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One more suspect in Crocus City Hall terror attack arrested — police
The detention was reported earlier by the media, which said that police had captured Tajik national Djumokhon Kurbonov
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West bends sanctions rules when it suits them — Kremlin
Dmitry Peskov noted that, "according to some parameters, companies in Europe and other regions can hardly maintain their competitiveness if they completely abandon our products"
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Putin signs law on holding World Friendship Games
Funding will be provided from the federal, regional and local budgets, as well as taxes from gambling transferred to the organizer
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Putin’s trip to China will rivet world’s attention, Kremlin spokesman predicts
The countries will jointly announce the time of this trip, Dmitry Peskov said
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Hungary sees Ukraine conflict entering new phase, NATO involvement rising
According to the minister Gergely Gulyas, the North Atlantic Alliance "wants to provide financial assistance, as well as supply weapons and train Ukrainian soldiers"
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Kiev's attacks on ZNPP may trigger another Chernobyl — Zaporozhye governor
Tensions in the area of the Zaporozhye nuclear power plant and in Energodar, where the nuclear power plant is located, escalated at the beginning of the month
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Diplomatic relations with Canada may be downgraded if Russian assets seized — ambassador
"All options are on the table, we will be guided by common sense and Russia’s interests," Russian Ambassador to Canada Oleg Stepanov said
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