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ICRC says two staffers killed in Sudan
"They must never be directly attacked," the organization said
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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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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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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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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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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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Kalashnikov ups firearms output 9% in first quarter
The company also upped civilian output 50% in the first quarter
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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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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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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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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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Exhibition of captured NATO military hardware kicks off in Moscow
In all, there are 32 items
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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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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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Turkey does not intend to transfer S-400 to any country — defense minister
Britain and Spain are not against the sale of fighter jets to Ankara, while Germany, as a member of the consortium that produces the Eurofighter, has not yet approved the deal
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Tucker Carlson interviews Russian philosopher Dugin
The interview lasted over 20 minutes
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NATO accuses Russia of being behind 'hybrid, malign' activities on alliance’s territories
It is reported that NATO Allies express their deep concern over Russia's hybrid actions, which constitute a threat to Allied security
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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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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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Georgian authorities decline invitation to visit US to discuss partnership — ambassador
Robin Dunnigan also pointed out that the United States urges the Georgian government to "recommit the country to its Euro-Atlantic future, as written in Georgia’s constitution"
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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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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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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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Europe facing 'triple existential risk,' Macron warns
According to the French leader, "a new geopolitical, economic and societal paradigm for Europe" is needed to address these challenges
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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 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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Odessa tragedy split world into condemners, silencers — DPR head
"Every person who died ten years ago in the fire of the 'Odessa Khatyn' stands together with us in spirit," Denis Pushilin noted
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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, Vietnam expanding cooperation in traditional, new spheres — Russian Ambassador
Further to traditional spheres like electric power sector, oil and gas production, culture, science and education, Russia is also interested to cooperate in Vietnam in new areas of interaction, such as green energy, Gennady Bezdetko noted
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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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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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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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Russian air defenses down fourth Ukrainian UAV over Belgorod Region
Earlier on Thursday, the Russian Defense Ministry reported that air defense systems had intercepted three Ukrainian drones over the Belgorod Region
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Russia making incremental progress in special operation — US intelligence official
Avril Haines said the supplies accelerated a "reconstitution of Russia's military strength" after a "costly" start of the country’s special military operation
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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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Death toll in China highway collapse climbs
At least 24 people were killed
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Paris, London should reflect on need for tactical nuclear weapons — Macron
The French leader also emphasized that the non-proliferation of nuclear weapons was in the interests of the whole of Europe and the world
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Azerbaijan’s president points to highest level of cooperation with Russia
Speaking of his recent visit to Russia, Ilham Aliyev stressed that it had been "very productive" and "once again demonstrated the strategic nature of allied relations" between the two countries
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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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Sweden approves Quran-burning rally ahead of Eurovision Song Contest
In Malmo, two pro-Palestinian demonstrations are planned for May 9 and 11
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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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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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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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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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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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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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US mercenaries let their fighting skills 'atrophy,' one of them says after trip to Ukraine
It is reported that a lot of Western soldiers struggle in Ukraine as things were not as they had expected
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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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Peace talks on Ukraine make no sense without Moscow — Russian Embassy
"We do not accept the language of ultimatums," the embassy stressed
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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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EU eyeing response to Russian decision on assets of Italian, German companies
Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree earlier, whereby 100% of participation interests in the Russian entity of Ariston and the Russian entity of BSH Hausgerate are transferred to be managed by Gazprom Butovye Systemy company
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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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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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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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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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Gazprom posts net loss under IFRS for 2023 amounting to $6.8 bln
The group’s EBITDA amounted to $19 bln in 2023 against $44.9 bln in the previous year
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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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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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Kiev troops face 'two-week difficult situation' near Chasov Yar in DPR — journalist
Kirill Sazonov noted that the situation is difficult for Ukrainian troops and especially dangerous on the flanks with roads leading to the city under constant fire
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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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Truck runs over 29 children in Kyrgyzstan
According to preliminary information, the hit-and-run on a group of schoolchildren was unintentional
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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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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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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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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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NATO proposes $100 bln aid fund for Ukraine — top Hungarian diplomat
"In the coming weeks, during the negotiations, we will fight for Hungary’s right to stay away from this madness, from collecting these 100 billion dollars and pumping them out of Europe," Peter Szijjarto said
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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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Russia not to take part in any events on 'Zelensky's formula' — Foreign Ministry
Maria Zakharova emphasized that Switzerland cannot serve as a platform for a settlement dialogue
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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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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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Russia urges partners not to take part in conference on Ukraine in Switzerland — diplomat
Bern had invited more than 160 delegations to the conference on Ukraine
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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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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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Russian government approves list of unfriendly countries
There are two countries on the list
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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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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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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 users having full access to TikTok
TikTok halted streaming and posting of new videos in Russia on March 6, 2022
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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’ 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Zelensky bowing to Western pressure, ready to give Ukrainian lands away — official
"Contrary to the Ukrainians' interests, Zelensky, blindly obeying the external control of the collective West, wants to give its lands, cities and subsoil to other countries," Viktor Medvedchuk pointed out
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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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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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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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Ukraine deploys reserves due to challenging situation near Ocheretino
Nazar Voloshin conceded that Russia had "certain tactical success" in the area
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Kyrgyzstan advises citizens not to travel to Russia
According to the Kyrgyz side, so far there have been no signals about cases of mass refusal of entry to Russia "to Kyrgyz citizens from the [country’s] diplomatic mission and consular offices"
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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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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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