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Share of new armaments in Russian strategic nuclear forces reaches 55% — Putin
Combat skills of Russian troops have improved considerably, says Vladimir Putin
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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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UNRWA chief considers involving ICC in investigation into deaths of his staff in Gaza
It also could be the Board of Inquiry or the Commission of Inquiry, Philippe Lazzarini said
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Kiev refused to sign Istanbul agreements under pressure from London, Kremlin says
"Everybody knows very well that the document was actually initialed and everyone is also well aware, thanks to a statement from the Ukrainian side, of the reason behind Ukraine halting negotiations and not finalizing the document," Dmitry Peskov stressed
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Germany lukewarm to China’s idea of international investigation into Nord Stream blasts
"The investigation is already being conducted by the German Public Prosecutor General’s Office," the German foreign ministry spokesman said
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Checks on Russian-Kazakh border due to remaining terrorist threat — diplomat
Russian border guards are in direct contact with foreign partners, Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said
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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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Hezbollah shells Israeli Air Force base, neighboring settlements
Al Mayadeen TV reported that at least 30 projectiles were fired at the facility from several rocket launchers
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UNRWA chief believes Israel preparing large-scale military operation in Rafah
"There is more than 1.45 million displaced people already concentrated in the south," Philippe Lazzarini pointed out
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Russian investment in India’s strategic sectors of economy reaches $1.26 bln
India plans to step up cooperation with Russia in the area of oil and gas, metals, strategic natural resources and industrial equipment related to railways, ports and shipping industry
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Top security official advises West to keep door open for joint research work with Russia
Nikolay Patrushev cited recent research showing that a simulated eruption of the Yellowstone Caldera, which has shown increasing signs of active volcanic status over the years, and what consequences such a natural disaster could potentially leave in its wake
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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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Erdogan moves back from May 9 his trip to US — report
The report hasn’t been officially confirmed
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Russia closely watches all NATO maneuvers — MFA
Maria Zakharova pointed out that the lion’s share of the alliance’s wargames is designed precisely as the unfolding scenarios of confrontation with Russia
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Refinery in southern Russia partially suspends operations after Ukrainian drone attack
Ten unmanned aerial vehicles flew directly into the plant, causing a big fire
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Press review: China to weather US storm and ATACMS not 'wonder weapons'
Top stories from the Russian press on Saturday, April 27th
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Repaired strategic bomber Tu-22M3 re-enters service with Russia’s Aerospace Force
The bombers will get advanced precision weapons while their radio-electronic devices and engines will be similar to the equipment aboard the latest Tu-160M2 aircraft
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Russia’s Tasoyev wins 2024 European Judo Championship in over-100kg weight category
The Russian clinched the gold after defeating in the final bout of the championship Georgia’s Guram Tushishvili
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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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Portuguese government refuses to pay reparations for colonial past
The colonial empire at various times included Angola, Brazil, East Timor, Cape Verde and Mozambique, as well as some parts of India
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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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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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China to send two pandas to American zoo in ten-year loan program
It is a part of international cooperation on conservation of bamboo bears
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Ukrainian army says it will not ‘hide’ Abrams tanks, but keeps quiet about their location
On Friday, the Pentagon refused to comment on the rumored withdrawal of Abrams tanks from the battlefield and said that the Ukrainians themselves were in a position to say how they "use their Abrams tanks"
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Russia’s top racket Medvedev through to next round of 2024 Madrid Open
3rd-seed Daniil Medvedev outplayed his unseeded rival Matteo Arnaldi from Italy 2-6; 6-4; 6-4 and is now set to play in the next round against 25th-seed Sebastian Korda of the United States
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Kiev recognizes difficulties, losses on battlefield over six months of waiting for US aid
The office of the Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky notes that the Ukrainian army needs to stabilize the frontline
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Russian cutting-edge missile frigate holds artillery firings in Arctic drills
"The combat exercises were conducted in the Barents Sea waters closed for shipping," the Russian Defense Ministry reported
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Court places Forbes reporter under house arrest for discrediting Russian armed forces
The press service specified that investigative and procedural actions are underway in coordination with Russia’s Federal Security Service
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More children killed in Gaza over 6 months than in all world conflicts in 4 years — UNRWA
Philippe Lazzarini pointed out that it is very difficult to get precise figures under war situation
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Bus carrying Iranians overturns in Armenia, killing three
Rescue work at the scene is ongoing
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Kiev requests over 800 Vector reconnaissance drones from Germany — media
According to Der Spiegel, last week the head of the German company Quantum-Systems GmbH, Florian Seibel, visited Ukraine together with German Vice Chancellor and Minister for Economic Affairs and Climate Action Robert Habeck
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Bill submitted to Russian legislature seeks more control over immigration
One of the bill's provisions would limit the stay of a foreigner to 90 days within one calendar year
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US intel finds no proof of Russian leadership’s involvement in Navalny’s death — newspaper
"Some European intelligence agencies have been told of the US view," The Wall Street Journal added
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Hamas publishes another video with hostages — newspaper
The video showed hostages Keith Siegel, 64, and Omri Miran, 46, who were kidnapped from their hometowns during the October 7 Hamas attack
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Russian GDP gain 5.4% in Q1 2024 — Economy Ministry
In March 2024, the Russian economy grow by 4.2% annually
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Kremlin spokesman says Zelensky’s fate is sealed
The comment concerns both the fate of Zelensky and the outcome of the Russian special military operation
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Israel reports another airstrike on Hezbollah facilities in south Lebanon
Military infrastructure in the area of Markaba in south Lebanon was attacked
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Polish general expects Russia to continue wiping out Abrams tanks in Ukraine
Waldemar Skrzypczak underlined that "no tank is invincible"
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Scholz reiterates German soldiers, Taurus long-range missiles not to be sent to Ukraine
"There will be neither German soldiers nor NATO troops in this war," the German Chancellor emphasized
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India confident Russia’s pivot to East profitable for both countries’ economies
"Russia is India’s long-standing and reliable partner," Secretary at the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade of the Indian Ministry of Commerce and Industry Rajesh Kumar Singh said
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One of 12 dismissed from UNRWA over October 7 massacre reinstated — agency chief
This person has been completely cleared, Philippe Lazzarin said
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Russia proposes new rules for foreigners buying sim cards, requires biometric data
People covered under the new rules will only be allowed to buy a sim card at physical telecom locations, and not via the Internet
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Belgium’s rejection of exchange of assets in Russia to impede process — Kremlin
It was reported earlier that the Belgian side did not recognize the exchange of blocked assets
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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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UNRWA to dissolve only when Palestine becomes full-fledged state — agency chief
And if there is a political solution, agency can phase out, Philippe Lazzarini said
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Russia provides UNRWA with platform to explain Gaza situation to BRICS — agency chief
Philippe Lazzarini explained that against the backdrop of the terrible crisis in Gaza, he wanted to warn the BRICS members of the consequences of banning UNRWA's activities in the conflict zone
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VTB supervisory board recommends not to pay 2023 dividends
VTB Group received record net profit under International Financial Reporting Standards in the amount of $4.6 bln for 2023
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Third of Ukrainian troops surrender near Lisichansk, LPR’s envoy to Russia says
According to Rodion Miroshnik, the operation to liberate the LPR would be brought to an end as soon as the operation in Lisichansk was finished
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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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Israeli police arrests seven people after protest in Tel Aviv
The demonstrators burned pyrotechnics and refused to obey police orders, the press service of the Israeli police said
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Eight violations by US-led international coalition’s aircraft recorded in Syria
The Russian military police had conducted patrols in Raqqa and Al-Hasakah provinces, Major General Yury Popov, the deputy chief of the Russian Center for Reconciliation of the Opposing Parties in Syria, said
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Death toll in Armenian bus accident rises to five
Nine people were injured, the country’s Interior Ministry said
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Some want to dismantle UNRWA to prevent creation of Palestinian state — agency chief
According to Philippe Lazzarini, more than 80% of Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza believe that if UNRWA is dissolved, it will not be possible to resolve the Palestinian-Israeli issue through the creation of two states
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Russian stock indices rising on Saturday
The dollar edged up to 93.4 rubles, the euro - to 98.9 rubles
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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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West prepares puppet structures in case of coup in Belarus — KGB
Ivan Tertel said various methods were being considered, up to "instigating a forceful seizure by illegal armed groups" being trained in the West and Ukraine
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Russian mission to UN critisizes post of Lithuanian ambassador on Crimean Bridge
On Friday, Lithuanian Ambassador to Sweden Linas Linkevicius published the photo of the bridge, saying "If someone hasn't had a chance to take a photo at the Kerch bridge, it's still time
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Medvedev vows Moscow's response to US law on seizing Russia's frozen assets will sting
The Russian Security Council deputy chairman suggested enacting legislation to allow Russia to confiscate assets belonging to the citizens of unfriendly countries
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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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Ukraine’s army chief reports deteriorating battlefield situation to Western allies
The Ramstein group meeting also discussed the state of the Ukrainian energy infrastructure, Alexander Syrsky said
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Ukraine’s frontlines may collapse, if Russia decides to focus its offensive — paper
Ukraine is at a great risk of its frontline collapsing wherever Russian generals decide to focus their offensive
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US first caused, now purposefully drags out Ukraine conflict — Shoigu
The Russian top defense official added that in order to achieve its goals, Washington is exerting unprecedented pressure, including on its partners
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Musk travels to China — Reuters
He had not advertised the trip in advance
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Ukrainian troops fire at least 60 rounds at borderline Belgorod Region
The debris from air defense operations shattered windows and damaged walls in four private residences in the Yakovlevsky Municipal District
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Serial production of missiles for S-500 air defense systems begins in Russia — source
State trials of S-500 are under way at a testing range in southern Russia
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Russian Interior Ministry puts Ukrainian lawmakers, TV anchors on wanted list
In addition, former Ukrainian Prosecutor General Vitaliy Yarema and businessman Seyar Kurshutov were included in the database
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Russian T-14 Armata tanks tested in Syria
Serial supplies of Russia’s new T-14 tanks on the Armata platform to Russian troops will begin in 2021
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Gagauzia’s political leadership under Chisinau's pressure — official
On Friday, four members of Gagauzia’s Executive Committee delegation were searched and questioned at Chisinau Airport upon their arrival from a trip to Russia and Turkey
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Settlement proposal on Gaza to Hamas provides for release of 20-40 hostages — TV
A source told the news outlet that the agreement will be most likely reached in the next couple of days
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Ukrainian forces fire 72 rounds of ammunition at DPR settlements over past 24 hours
During the day, the mission received reports about three injured civilians, four damaged houses and two civilian infrastructure facilities
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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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Azov units suffer heavy losses in fighting near Avdeyevka, DPR official says
Igor Kimakovsky specified that the number of Azov members killed in action was in the hundreds
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Russian government approves list of unfriendly countries
There are two countries on the list
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Economic figures turn out above projections in early 2024 — Putin
Russia’s GDP grew by 6% in January-February in annual terms, the Russian president stressed
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UNRWA Chief:
Number of child lives lost in Gaza is staggering
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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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Bank of Russia keeps key rate at 16% per annum again
"The return of inflation to target and its further stabilization close to 4% assume that tight monetary conditions will be maintained in the economy for a longer period than previously forecast," the regulator said
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Belarus detects 7 violations of its airspace from Ukraine so far this year
Belarusian State Border Committee Chairman Konstantin Molostov said Belarusian border guards continue to record "provocations on the border, which are caused by vehicles and armed persons crossing over Belarus' border"
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‘Pointless’ to talk Easter ceasefire with irreverent Ukraine — Russian Orthodox Church
Since the onset of Kiev’s military operation in Donbass in 2014, ceasefires have been repeatedly declared on major holidays, including religious ones and most of them were broken by Ukrainian forces within hours
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Ukraine struggles to use GLSDB efficiently due to Russian jamming capabilities — report
When the GPS signal is suppressed by Russian electronic warfare equipment, the munitions can only rely on their inertial navigation system to calculate their impact location, and this causes them to miss the target
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Russia to grant asylum to Kyrgyz citizen convicted of participation in special military op
According to Interior Ministry Spokeswoman Irina Volk, the young man lived in Russia even before the start of the special military operation and worked in the film industry
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Ukrainian forces trapped on outskirts of Berdychi near Avdeyevka, says DPR official
Igor Kimakovsky reported that the enemy "experiences problems with logistics and the supply of ammunition and essentials"
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Protests at Washington university peaceful, no arrests — police
According to a spokesman for the city police department, the Metropolitan Police Department, supported by the District of Columbia, and the George Washington University Police, have been monitoring the situation since April, 25
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Russian cabinet extends obligatory sale of foreign currency revenue for one year
The move is to facilitate maintenance of stability of the foreign currency exchange rate and sustainability of the Russian financial market, the government noted
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Regulators close US’ Republic First Bank — FDIC
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation signed an agreement with Fulton Bank to assume all of the closed bank’s deposits and on purchase of all its assets.
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Moscow court orders arrest of 12th suspect in Crocus City Hall terror attack
Dzhumakhon Kurbonov, a Tajik citizen, will remain in custody until May 22
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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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Reuters producer in custody over YouTube publications posted on NavalnyLIVE web platform
Konstantin Gabov is accused of committing a crime under Part 2 of Article 282.1 of the Russian Criminal Code (participation in an extremist community), the court’s press office said in statement
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World Badminton Federation extends indefinitely its ban against Russia
According to National Badminton Federation of Russia Chairman Andrey Antropov, there were 151 votes cast in favor of Russia's suspension and 78 against
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Air defenses down three drones near oil depot in Kaluga Region — governor
There are no casualties and no destruction
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Alrosa may leave Catoca project in Angola — Finance Ministry
Alrosa is working in Angola since 1992
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Armenians protesting against border delimitation with Azerbaijan disrupt concert
A similar protest took place at the Paronyan Musical Comedy Theater
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Southern neighbors of US to regain stolen lands — Russian Security Council’s secretary
Nikolay Patrushev speculates that country may split into the North and the South again to get back to its original shape
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SpaceX launches Falcon 9 rocket with European Galileo satellite on board
According to the broadcast on the page of the company in the X social network, the launch took place at 00:34 a.m. GMT
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Russia delivers 35 precision strikes on Ukrainian military sites over week — top brass
Russian troops liberated the communities of Novomikhailovka and Bogdanovka in the Donetsk People’s Republic and advanced deep into the enemy defense
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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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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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No conditions for talks with Kiev at this time — Kremlin
Dmitry Peskov stated that the position of Russian President Vladimir Putin "is well-known"
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Kremlin vows legal action against US bill on seizing Russian assets
Dmitry Peskov noted that the trial will be "very complex," but will cause severe damage to US economic interests if the US authorities finally approve the bill regarding Russian assets
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Russia strikes major thermal power plant in western Ukraine — underground resistance
Five missiles hit Dnepropetrovsk while a strong blow with the subsequent detonation was registered in Krivoi Rog, the spokesman specified
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