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Miners from Eastern Ukraine to take arms if Kiev fails to stop army operation
The people of the DPR will fight. First of all the foreign enemy, and then oligarchs’ turn will come,” an official of the self-proclaimed republic says
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At least 10,000 gather in Donetsk to protest against Kiev’s military operation
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Donetsk, Luhansk leaders say contacts with presidential settlement envoy are impossible
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Iran used Ghadr, Emad and Kheibar missiles to strike Israel, IRGC general says
It is reported that the US believes Iran has the largest ballistic missile force in the Middle East. Iran insists that its missile program is solely for defensive purposes
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Russia to continue cooperating with other countries mitigating sanctions-related risks
Russia plans to continue cooperation with other countries, and concurrently "mitigate risks related to such unfriendly, or rather hostile manifestations," Dmitry Peskov noted
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US military aid unlikely to help Ukraine unless Kiev mobilizes more troops, expert says
According to senior research fellow at the London-based Royal United Services Institute Jack Watling, the US "aid package alone will not solve Ukraine’s larger problems" on the frontline
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Crimea asks to initiate proceedings against Zelensky for terrorism against Russia
The territory of the Crimean peninsula is regularly being attacked by Ukrainian missiles and drones
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US court sentences Binance founder to four months in prison — Bloomberg
A judge handed down a much lighter sentence than the three years sought by the prosecution, the agency reported
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Ukrainian politician names those behind Odessa tragedy in interview with TASS
Viktor Medvedchuk pointed out that in a premeditated act of intimidation, the Kiev regime led by then acting Ukrainian President Alexander Turchinov burned people alive inside Odessa’s Trade Union House
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Russian missile cruiser Varyag enters Mediterranean Sea
The ship's crew continues to fulfill the mission it was given for the long-range voyage
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Ukrainians to reunify with Russia in ten years — Medvedchuk
Ukraine is "genetically linked with Russia," leader of the Other Ukraine movement said
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Jordan condemns Israeli settlers’ attacks on humanitarian aid convoys
Sufyan Quda emphasized, "despite the provocation, the convoys delivered humanitarian supplies to the Palestinian enclave, given the threat of starvation looming over them"
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Protesters in Tbilisi tear Russian flag
At first, protesters flocking around the staff entrance to the parliament building put the flag on the building’s gate and attempted to set it on fire, a TASS correspondent reported
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Latvia must name countries that allow Ukraine to hit Russia — MFA
In this way Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova commented on a statement by the Latvian Foreign Ministry that Kiev had already received from some partners Western weapons with permission to use them for strikes on Russian territory
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US Congress passes bill to ban enriched uranium imports from Russia
It now needs to be signed by US President Joe Biden
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Georgian parliament votes for foreign agents bill in second reading
According to the procedure, the bill is now to undergo the final, third reading. If supported, it will be sent to President Salome Zourabichvili for signature
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Donetsk official says Ukrainian troops left positions near Arkhangelskoye
Igor Kimakovsky also said Ukrainian troops suffered heavy losses at this section of the front
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Global Russia Manufacturing PMI down to 54.3 points in April — S&P Global
According to the study, higher raw material and transportation costs led to a faster rise in input prices
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Hamas to release Israeli soldiers, hostages under deal with Jerusalem — TV
The document provides for three phases, each of which will last about 40 days
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Example of Great Patriotic War veterans inspires amid current trials — Putin
President expressed hope that the festival would arouse great interest among the participants and become a bright event among the events dedicated to Victory Day
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Russian troops liberate Berdychi community in DPR over past day — top brass
Russian troops inflicted casualties on four Ukrainian army brigades in the Kherson area over the past day, the ministry reported
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Georgian parliament cancels plenary session after protesters storm building
On Wednesday, Georgia’s parliament passed the second reading of the bill "On the Transparency of Foreign Influence," which had been opposed by President Salome Zourabichvili, the opposition and Western diplomats
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Death toll in China highway collapse climbs
At least 24 people were killed
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West plans to give Kiev not only F-16s, but also weapons for them — Pentagon
"It’s not only the airplanes, but also the training of the pilots, training of the maintenance and also making sure we have the weapon systems to go with it," US Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman General Charles Brown said
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Houthis attack two commercial vessels, two US destroyers
Movement’s representative Yahya Saria said that the Ansar Allah delivered drone strikes on two US destroyers in the Red Sea. According to him, the hits "reached their targets"
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China strongly opposes illegal unilateral US sanctions — embassy
The anti-Russian sanctions imposed by Washington affected 21 chinese companies
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OSCE leadership ignores Odessa tragedy — Russian mission to OSCE
According to Maxim Buyakevich, there is no pressure on Kiev to investigate what happened
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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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Soros family makes deal with Kiev to use Ukrainian land as toxic waste dump — journalist
"This agreement authorizes the disposal of chemical waste from companies linked with financier George Soros in the black soil of Ukraine," he said
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Mexico buys 30 Sukhoi Superjet 100 aircraft from Russia — ambassador
According to the Ministry of Economy of Mexico, in 2014 the volume of trade between Mexico and Russia amounted to $1.78 billion
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Putin to talk global security issues on visit to China — Kremlin
"Both international and regional security issues will be mentioned and touched upon one way or another," Dmitry Peskov said
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Police using tear gas against protesters in Tbilisi
Police are trying to push the protesters off the building
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Conflict in Ukraine may develop into nuclear war, top Hungarian diplomat warns
Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto recalled that after the outbreak of the conflict western politicians promised to supply the Ukrainian army only with helmets and blankets, then came weapons, tanks, warplanes
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Iran sanctions UK Defense Secretary for supporting Israel's actions — MFA
The ministry notes that Tehran introduces the sanctions against London "on a reciprocal basis"
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US authorizes energy-related transactions with Russian banks until November 1
According to the document, the banks in question include the Central Bank of Russia, VTB, Alfa Bank, Sberbank, Vneshekonombank, Otkrytiye, Sovkombank, Rosbank, Zenit and Sankt-Peterburg
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Russian forces strike Ukraine’s Operational Command South headquarters
The enemy’s troops and military hardware had been hit in 112 districts
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Panic on frontline growing on Ukrainian side — Kremlin
Russia must support the current dynamics in the special military operation zone, Dmitry Peskov said
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Syria introduces electronic visas — embassy
Syrian diplomats explained to TASS that a relevant platform will issue visas online, obliterating the need to visit an embassy or a consulate
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Russian defense ministry reports losses among Russian troops during special operation
Konashenkov also said that several Russian soldiers have been taken prisoner
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Musk says Ukraine should have reached agreement with Russia in Istanbul
Musk responded that he saw eye to eye with billionaire David Sacks, who said on the social network X that Kiev probably should have agreed to a deal in Istanbul
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Russia calls for investigating mass graves in Gaza — Russian diplomat
"An independent international investigation in needed to bring the criminals to responsibility," Vasily Nebenzya said
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Russia not invited to Ukraine conference 'at this stage' — Swiss MFA
It is reported that Switzerland is convinced that Russia must be involved in this process as "a peace process without Russia is unthinkable"
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US seeking to throw Balts, Poles, Germans, French ‘into fire of war’ — Medvedchuk
"They are clearing the way for this, since the Ukrainians are running out while the scheme of turning their deaths into America’s profits is waiting for new victims," leader of the Other Ukraine movement said
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Russia opposes idea to pass resolution on Srebrenica at UNGA — Russia’s UN envoy
"The draft UNGA resolution as nothing to do with the stated goal of commemorating the victims of the 1995 tragedy", Vasily Nebenzya said
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Riot police detaining protesters near parliament building in Tbilisi
Several dozens of protesters are still staying in front of the parliament building, a TASS correspondent reported
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West attempts to bury Odessa tragedy — Russian diplomat
Russian Foreign Ministry's special envoy for the crimes of the Kiev regime Rodion Miroshnik noted that the regime of Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky will not conduct this investigation
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Ukrainian troops use over 10 drones in 24 hours to attack borderline Belgorod Region
There were no injuries, five private residences, two cars and two sheds were damaged
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Colombia to sever diplomatic relations with Israel on May 2 — president
The Colombian government is radicalized against Israel, but at the same time it has not condemned the Palestinian Hamas movement for its attacks
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Over 30 protesters against delimitation detained on Armenia-Azerbaijan border
The protest continues as another group of demonstrators is blocking a section of a highway connecting Armenia and Georgia near Kirants
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Foreign agents law to accelerate Georgia's European integration, prime minister says
Irakli Kobakhidze said that Georgia will avoid even mental revolutionary processes
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Russia’s UN envoy calls on UNSC to prevent conflict in Bosnia-Herzegovina
Vasily Nebenzya said that the situation in the country was getting worse
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French politician demands Macron drop plans to send troops to Ukraine
The French president said earlier in an interview with The Economist that sending troops to Ukraine could be considered based on Kiev’s request if Russian forces broke through the front lines
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Dollar up to 93.75 rubles, euro down to 99.68 rubles on Moscow Exchange
The yuan was up by 0.4 kopecks, reaching 12.743 rubles
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Iran sanctions 5 US companies, 7 individuals for supporting Israel
The sanctions list includes the largest US arms corporations Lockheed Martin and General Dynamics, and the company Skydio, which specializes in the production of drones
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Zelensky cannot be legitimate president after May 21 — Medvedchuk
"Ukraine has already lost its statehood," leader of the Other Ukraine movement said
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Russia’s Battlegroup East improves positions in DPR, hits roughly 100 Ukrainian troops
Ukrainians lost two pickup trucks and two US-made 155mm M777 howitzers
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Range of Russian EMP weapons increased to 10 km — sources
Фn electromagnetic pulse lasts a fraction of a second and reaches the target almost immediately, travelling with the speed of light
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Serbia sees China as reliable ally — candidate for premiership
Vucevic expressed the certainty that the Chinese President Xi Jinping’s upcoming visit to Belgrade "will mark a new stage in the development of the firm friendship between Serbia and China"
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Police detain 63 people at protest rally in Georgian capital
Six operatives of the Interior Ministry sustained various serious injuries
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Russian Defense Minister attends meeting on special military operation
Russian Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu gave instructions to take measures to reduce the maintenance and repair time for military hardware, increasing supplies of spare parts in combat zones and support areas
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West continues to buy titanium from Russia despite sanctions — Washington Post
Most of the supplies went to those Western countries that supported Ukraine, including the UK, Germany, France, and the USA
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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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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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Chinese diplomat comments on Blinken’s warning on support to Russia
Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian pointed out that the US was supplying Ukraine with arms and ammunition and at the same time making unfounded accusations regarding trade between China and Russia
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Russia says its FPV drones delivered 40 strikes on Ukrainian sites in Donetsk area
Operators of FPV also destroyed a large number of personnel and equipment in their area of responsibility, the Russian Defense Ministry reported
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Ukraine talks without Russia's participation not aimed at result — Kremlin
Dmitry Peskov pointed out that Russia's position on the peace talks is well known
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US fails to shoot down Iranian missiles, drones in strike on Israel — IRGC general
Ali Belali described Iranian weapons as "an important factor of strength and the exercise of power in the world"
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Russian government approves list of unfriendly countries
There are two countries on the list
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French president doesn’t rule out sending troops to Ukraine if Russia breaks front lines
Emmanuel Macron pointed out that "many countries understood" Paris’s approach and agreed "that this position was a good thing"
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Much to be done for recognition of Kiev regime's crimes as genocide — Kremlin
"There are already quite a few results, but some hard work in this area is still ahead," Dmitry Peskov emphasized
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Zelenodolsk shipyard to float missile, patrol ships on May 7
Project 22800 ships with Kalibr missiles are brown-water multirole missile-artillery boats designed to destroy surface warships and boats and repel air attacks
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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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China holds objective, fair position on Ukraine — embassy to US
Liu Pengyu said that China had "never provided lethal weapons or equipment to any party"
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US’ anti-Russia sanctions cast doubts on its constructive role in world — diplomat
The United States is seeking "to intimidate Russia’s partners, including China, to block the channels of normal foreign trade cooperation", Anatoly Antonov said
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West bears responsibility for Afghanistan’s plight — Russian delegation
As the Russian delegation’s spokesman emphasized, "the determination of the Afghan authorities to correct the human rights situation in the country as a whole deserves support"
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Odessa to break free from extremist grip — Russian diplomat
Maria Zakharova expressed confidence that rightful punishment would sooner or later come to those who committed what she said was a "barbaric crime that has no statute of limitations"
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Voting on foreign agents law in third reading due in two weeks — Georgian PM
"In two weeks from now we will have the third reading. After that in a month, in four weeks’ time, a procedure to override the veto will follow," Kobakhidze said
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Unaware of decline of its military industry US gets trapped in Ukraine — French historian
Emmanuel Todd believes that "one of Washington's goals is to prevent a rapprochement between Russia and Germany"
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Georgia’s riot police fire rubber bullets at protesters near parliament building
At least one person was injured
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UNSC becomes hostage to US Middle East policy — Russian envoy
"The actions of our American colleagues do not reflect the principled position of the rest of the UN Security Council members," Vasily Nebenzya said
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Protesters in Tbilisi toss smoke grenade into parliament building’s window
Currently, the situation around the parliament building is relatively calm, with the square in from of the building being empty
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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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Kalashnikov ups firearms output 9% in first quarter
The company also upped civilian output 50% in the first quarter
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US embassy in Georgia supports protests against foreign agent law
Anti-government protests have been cropping up sporadically in the Georgian capital since April 15, when the ruling Georgian Dream-Democratic Georgia party started discussing the bill on the Transparency of Foreign Influence
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F-16 fighter jet crashes in US, pilot ejected
The pilot was the only occupant onboard the aircraft, Fox News television reported
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RosGeo posts $63 mln net loss under IFRS for 2023
Revenue fell by 3% to $272 mln
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Ukraine joining EU impossible while fighting continues — European Commission ex-head
Jose Manuel Barroso pointed out that setting specific conditions for some countries joining the EU is not a good idea, as it "could lead to disappointment"
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Exhibition of captured NATO military hardware kicks off in Moscow
In all, there are 32 items
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Russian flag hoisted over northern outskirts of Rabotino in Zaporozhye — politician
Rogov remarked that there were no houses left in the village now, for which reason it made no sense to fortify positions there
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At least eight hurt during protests in Tbilisi on May 1 — health ministry
They were taken to hospitals, the Georgian health ministry said
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Ukraine’s military command throws soldiers into battle without training, says POW
The POW said that the Ukrainian army was experiencing a shortage of personnel
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Russian forces use Kornet anti-tank system to hit heavy Ukrainian drone
According to the Russian defense ministry, man-portable anti-tank missile systems are widely used in coordination with drone operators to hit the enemy positions
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Tucker Carlson interviews Russian philosopher Dugin
The interview lasted over 20 minutes
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Protest rally against Poland’s military support for Kiev held in Warsaw
The organizers noted on the X social network that the rally is attended by several hundred people
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Russia holds rehearsal of Victory Day air parade over Moscow
Two groups of aircraft, namely, a flight of Su-27 fighter jets, and Su-25 close support aircraft flew over Moscow’s Red Square, releasing fumes in the colors of the Russian national flag
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Russian air defense forces block Ukrainian attempt to use ATACMS on Crimea — politician
The Ukrainians used several ATACMS ballistic missiles in an attempt to attack civilians on the peninsula
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Zelensky’s gang must be severely punished — Medvedchuk
The ukrainian president, "his closest mates, their accomplices and those who committed crimes against civilians" should receive just punishment no matter which country they may be staying, leader of the Other Ukraine movement said
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Wounded Ukrainian soldiers have to pay ambulances to take them to hospital — US expert
The ex-Pentagon adviser Douglas Macgregor also noted the continued Russian advance on the front line
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Moderate earthquake hits Papua New Guinea
According to the EMSC, the epicenter was located 101 kilometers east of the city of Kimbe
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Colombia withdraws diplomats from Israel — Foreign Ministry
Earlier, Colombian President Gustavo Petro promised to sever diplomatic relations with Israel on May 2
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Snowden says shot down UFOs meant to divert attention from Nord Stream sabotage
According to him, "it’s just the old engineered panic" to ensure that national security reporters "get assigned to investigate balloon" nonsense "rather than budgets or bombings"
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Georgia's ruling party intends to pass law on foreign agents despite protests
Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze said that "in the long run we will make the country secure from polarization and radicalism for years"
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Accusations of Russia using chemical weapons against Ukrainian forces unfounded — Kremlin
"Russia was and remains committed to its obligations under international law in the aforementioned area," Dmitry Peskov emphasized
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Press review: US to ban Russian uranium and Georgia pushes ahead with controversial bill
Top stories from the Russian press on Thursday, May 2nd
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