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Armenia hopes to sign documents on joining Customs Union in May – Foreign Ministry
Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian said Armenia might be through with preparations in April
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US-Israeli strikes on Iran
US attack against Iran caused harmful consequences for peace — Peskov
These implication will not probably be of a short term, the Kremlin spokesman said
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Tehran rejects US claims of Iranian Navy being destroyed — ambassador
Amir Hossein Hosseini says that the US statements are a "part of a broader psychological and media campaign"
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US may change sanctions against Russian oil — Rubio
The US secretary of state says that the president did not express desire to lift any sanctions permanently
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Vance may become 'top US negotiator' in talks with Iran — Axios
According to the news portal, "Vance was highly skeptical of Israel’s rosy prewar assessment of how the war would unfold, and currently expects the war to continue for another few weeks"
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Iran says destroyed US refueling aircraft at American base in Saudi Arabia
The United States and Israel launched a military operation against Iran on February 28
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Conflict around Iran threatens to trigger severe crisis in fertilizer market — media
The military operation halted shipments of urea, ammonia, and sulfur
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Press review: Washington plans Iran ground move as oil surge adds $41.5B to Russia
Top stories from the Russian press on Monday, March 23rd
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Finnish leader sees rift between Global North and pro-US Global West within NATO
Alexander Stubb argued that European politicians are not obliged to join together in supporting US President Donald Trump in the Middle East
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Somali pirates reportedly seize Iranian ship in Indian Ocean — maritime security center
According to the report, the incident took place some 400 nautical miles east of Mogadishu
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Japanese PM Takaichi preserves anti-Russian policy — senior Moscow diplomat
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko says that the bilateral relations "continue to decline"
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Russia successfully tests swarm drone attack tactics, developer says
Three drones, each capable of carrying a warhead weighing up to 3 kilograms, operated independently to target and engage the simulated vehicle
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Opponents of Russia-US contacts aim to drag out Ukrainian military conflict — Dmitriev
A group of five Russian lawmakers is in the United States at the invitation of Anna Paulina Luna
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Diplomat comments on appearance of Ukrainian flag demanding elections during Euro 2024
A Ukrainian flag with a call "Give Us Elections" was spread during the group stage match between Ukraine and Slovakia on Friday
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Iranian strike on airbase in Saudi Arabia leaves 12 US troops wounded
According to sources cited by Reuters, 13 US soldiers have been killed and over 300 have sustained injuries since the start of the military operation
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Top US, EU diplomats have ‘headed exchange’ over Ukraine settlement — media
According to its sources, Kallas criticized the US for not increasing pressure on Russia
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US warns allies of potential delays in Ukraine weapons shipments — media
Supplies can get disrupted in the coming months as the Pentagon wants to deploy the weapons to Iran
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Current crisis over Iran to accelerate world order shift, end of US dominance — expert
While acknowledging the emerging new world order, Tiberio Graziani clarifies that the United States is unlikely to be entirely sidelined
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Court in New York concludes second hearing in Maduro case
The central topic of the hearing was the issue of the US authorities’ obstruction of payment for Maduro’s and his wife Cilia Flores’ legal services by the Venezuelan government
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Russian Battlegroup West downed 68 Ukrainian drones over day
Air defense crews and mobile firing teams shot down 15 fixed-wing type unmanned aerial vehicles and 53 heavy combat quadcopters in air
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Fico threatens to veto new EU anti-Russian sanctions over Druzhba blocking
The European Commission has not done anything to force Zelensky to restore oil pumping, the Slovak prime minister says
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Three people killed, 7 injured in airstrike on Shiite militia headquarters in Iraq — TV
According to the source, the strike was carried out near the airport of Kirkuk
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Iran launches another missile strike on Israeli territory — IDF
Defense systems are operating to intercept the threat
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Press review: Trump searches for Iran offramp as one Gulf state weighs joining war
Top stories from the Russian press on Wednesday, March 25th
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Delegation of Russian parliamentarians takes off from Washington — airport
The State Duma deputies boarded a plane belonging to the special detachment Rossiya
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Iran damages Emirates Global Aluminum severely — TV
Several employees were injured, but none of them badly
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IRGC issues warning to US over strikes on Iranian universities
According to the statement, the US must condemn the bombing of universities, otherwise the IRGC would attack more than two universities in the Middle East
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Russian lawmakers discuss flights, visas, diplomatic property during US visit
Vyacheslav Nikonov admits that US sanctions on Russia are unlikely to be lifted quickly, some of them "will be simply impossible" to lift
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Pace of recovery in Russia-US relations depends on Washington — Kremlin
Spokesman Dmitry Peskov says that Moscow is ready to develop the contacts "to the same extent and at the same pace" as the US
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US gasoline prices jump about $1 since Iran conflict escalation
According to the American Automobile Association, Regular gasoline averaged $4.138 per gallon in Washington as of March 28
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Half of Dutch fishing fleet idle due to diesel price hike — Reuters
Other European countries also experience similar difficulties, the news agency said
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US Air Force transport plane makes emergency landing in Turkey — dispatchers
A Boeing C-17A Globemaster III, which took off near the island of Kos, has sent a distress signal
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Bahrain, Kuwait keep airspace closed
Transit flights to third countries are also prohibited
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Press review: US pressures Kiev on peace talks and EU keeps ban on Russian nuclear fuel
Top stories from the Russian press on Friday, March 27th
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Kremlin describes Russian MPs' visit to US as very helpful
Spokesman Dmitry Peskov commented on the meetings of the Russian delegation in the US
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Western Europe to be first victim falling to Zelensky's nuclear blackmail — Zakharova
He will not just be demanding money and weapons, he will be requesting from them conditions to uphold his regime, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman added
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North Korean leader’s visit to Russia still on agenda — diplomat
According to Andrey Rudenko, the dates will be agreed upon through diplomatic channels
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Trump says Cuba to be next US target
The US president did not elaborate on Washington's plans regarding the country
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US cannot confirm Russia’s intercept of GLSDB smart bomb — White House
As to how many and where they are in the process, I'd have to refer you to the Pentagon, White House National Security Council Strategic Communications Coordinator John Kirby said to reporters
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Iran University of Science and Technology comes under attack — agency
No casualties or damage have been reported so far
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Russian troops liberate four communities in Ukraine operation over week — top brass
Russian forces delivered six strikes by precision weapons and unmanned aerial vehicles on Ukraine’s military-industrial sector, fuel and energy, transport and aerodrome infrastructure, the ministry reported
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Press review: Trump trots elite troops to Mideast as gas guzzles his approval rating
Top stories from the Russian press on Thursday, March 26th
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Moscow to respond to Seoul in case of arms supplies to Kiev regime — diplomat
I hope that we won't be forced to resort to such steps, Rudenko added
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Drone attack kills child in Russia’s Yaroslavl Region, governor says
His parents were taken to the hospital in serious condition
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Five people killed in bombing of Iranian port — TV
Two ships caught fire during the attack, Al Hadath television reported
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Kremlin rejects claims of using CPC to pressure US
Dmitry Peskov stressed that Kiev continues efforts to disable the CPC and continues to engage in energy blackmail
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Former State Department official believes US may attempt ground operation against Iran
Tehran shows no signs of willingness to capitulate, Nate Swanson says
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Israel and US attack drinking water tank in southwestern Iran
Other reservoirs were not damaged, and water supply continued as usual. No casualties were reported
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US F-16 fighter jet emergency lands at airfield in west of Saudi Arabia — Tasnim
The fighter jet landed at a military airfield in the west of Saudi Arabia, the agency added
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Russian air defenses intercept 385 Ukrainian UAVs, four Flamingo cruise missiles
Air defense capabilities shot down eight guided aerial bombs
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Car rams into crowd in UK's Derby leaving several injured
Some victims sustained serious injuries
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UAVs from Iraq attack Qasrak military base in northwestern Syria — army
No casualties or damage have been reported
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Ukrainian military thrown from left bank in Kherson Region, fighting underway on islands
The fighting has moved to the islands, with the Russian army having ramped up activities
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Italy joins ‘No Kings’ protest
The action was supported by the Greens and Left Alliance political party and leader of the Italian General Confederation of Labour Maurizio Landini
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Arina Sobolenko wins WTA tournament in Miami for second time in a row
The Belarusian player defeated American Coco Gauff
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US seeks control over Nord Stream, energy markets — Russian top diplomat
Sergey Lavrov noted that Moscow sees Washington’s desire to dominate global energy markets and its interest in controlling the Strait of Hormuz
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Russia to take countermeasures if Japan poses threats to Far East’s borders — diplomat
We continue closely monitoring the current situation and if Japan's further steps entail challenges and threats to Russia's Far Eastern borders, we will resort to adequate countermeasures to ensure that our defense capability is in no way affected, the Russian diplomat said in an interview with TASS
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Board of Peace appears less current amid US aggression in Iran — Peskov
Russia has not yet decided whether to enter the Board of Peace or not, the Kremlin spokesman said
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Ukraine loses some 1,140 troops along engagement line over past day — Russia’s top brass
The latest figures show that the Ukrainian army up lost over 195 troops in the responsibility area of Russia’s Battlegroup North
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Merz mulls nominating von der Leyen for German president — media
According to Der Spiegel, the post of the German president would be a perfect pinnacle for Ursula von der Leyen's political career
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Putin to receive full report on lawmakers' visit to US — Kremlin spokesman
The State Duma deputies will inform the president about "the contacts that took place"
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New stage of personnel removal from Bushehr power plant over — Likhachev
Likhachev said that the number of those who will remain on the site as part of the minimum necessary group is being determined, whose task will be to ensure the operability and safety of the equipment on the site, as well as the functioning of our staff accommodation village
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Truck with 12 tons of KitKat bars stolen in Europe — AFP
The truck left the central part of Italy and was heading to Poland
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Russia believes re-investigating Katyn again makes no sense
The resolution was adopted by a 50% plus one-vote majority, and nearly all judges wrote down their separate opinions
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Hundreds rally in Washington against US administration policy
The participants of the rally came with banners "No kings," "Stop Trump, save democracy," "Trump is mad," "End the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement Service," "No more wars at will"
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Russia, India discussing LNG, LPG supplies — source
Both sides expressed readiness to increase LNG supplies
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Russian MP convinced Zelensky's requests to West may lead to world war
Leonid Slutsky says Zelensky is a master of "repeating his mistakes" and "crossing red lines"
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Trumps speaks rudely about Saudi Arabia’s crown prince — newspaper
According to Trump, Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud perceived him as "another American president that was a loser" with his country going downhill
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Part of Iranian missile falls on complex housing TASS bureau in Israel
No casualties were reported
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Russian authorities discuss possible gasoline export ban — sources
Measures to stabilize Russia’s fuel market will be discussed on Friday at a meeting between industry representatives and Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak
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Congresswoman Luna rejects criticism over contacts between US, Russian lawmakers
The official emphasized the need for such meetings to ensure peace
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Sri Lanka, Russia discuss energy cooperation
Sri Lanka approached Russia with a request to consider energy supplies in mid-March amid the crisis
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Peacemakers will win, Dmitriev says
The Russian special presidential envoy for foreign investment and economic cooperation responded to the post by Anna Paulina Luna about criticism from other Congress members in respect of peace talks.
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Ukraine launches four attacks on DPR over past day damaging civilian infrastructure
No civilian casualties have been reported
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Plant in Togliatti attacked by drones — authorities
According to preliminary information, nobody was injured, head of the Samara Region Vyacheslav Fedorishchev said
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Dmitriev likens EU ignoring energy crisis to delaying ringing of loud alarm clock
Dmitriev, who is also head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund, criticized The Wall Street Journal for a belated analysis saying that the energy crisis could spread to the markets of fertilizers, consumer goods, semiconductors and cotton
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Ukraine running out of money to fund its war machine — Bloomberg
Kiev currently has enough money to cover military spending until June
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Russian POWs share experiences of medical torture in Ukraine
Maxim Grigoriev cited a number of testimonies where prisoners of war recounted how Ukrainian medical interns trained on them
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Putin discusses crisis facing Russia-EU relations, Ukraine with Security Council
According to the Russian leader, Moscow has never refused to cultivate and restore these ties
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Gulf nations increasingly frustrated with US over Iran war — agency
The countries are wary of becoming targets for attacks because of hosting American bases and fear that the US president would declare victory in spite of Iran keeping "some kind of control" over the Strait of Hormuz
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Pentagon prepares for possible US ground operations in Iran — media
The ground campaign could last several weeks
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Several hundred rally in support of Iran in the Hague
The Dutch authorities should "speak out clearly against this war", Jacob de Jonge, a representative of the New Peace Movement, said
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Seizing Kharg Island by US troops will not open Strait of Hormuz — former Marine
Scott Ritter emphasized that no military professional would support seizing Kharg Island
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Kiev working hard to maintain control of Nikolayevka near DPR's Konstantinovka — expert
Andrey Marochko says that Ukrainian forces have strong fortifications in the city
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Russian MP calls crisis in relations between US and Europe inevitable
Leonid Slutsky noted that Brussels is unable to untangle "the knot of contradictions" stemming from its dependence on Washington, its anti-Russian position and continued support for the Kiev regime
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Some 330 Russian nationals evacuated from Iran via Armenia since Middle East hostilities
The United States and Israel launched a military operation against Iran on February 28
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Energodar head says Ukrainian drone attacks intensity critically high
Maxim Pukhov urged local residents to be extremely careful
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US aircraft drop anti-tank mines near Shiraz, Iran — WP
Experts believe these mines are intended to hinder mobile launchers from accessing the site
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Thousands march against far right and war in Iran in London
Many demonstrators are holding Palestine and Iran flags, posters condemning the military operation of the United States and Israel against the Islamic republic that began exactly a month ago
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Air defenses down 155 Ukrainian drones over Russian regions last night — Defense Ministry
The drones were shot down over the Bryansk, Leningrad, Smolensk, Belgorod, Kursk, Pskov, Kaluga, Tver, Voronezh, Rostov, Ryazan, Oryol, Tula, Yaroslavl, Novgorod and Moscow regions, as well as over Crimea, the statement reads
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At least eight people killed by US-Israeli attack on residential areas in western Iran
According to Mehr news agency, all the dead were civilians, including four women
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Russian Battlegroup North destroyed 142 Ukrainian drones
Four ammunition depots and ten materials storages were also destroyed, Battlegroup spokesman Vasily Mezhevykh said
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Jet fuel prices surge twofold due to conflict in the Middle East — expert
Executive Director of Aviaport agency Oleg Panteleev said
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Trump bored with military operation against Iran — MS Now
According to the source quoted by the TV channel, the US president "wants to declare victory and move on"
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Iran receives second humanitarian aid shipment from Russia
The operation was carried out under the instructions of Russian President Vladimir Putin
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Hezbollah aims to kill as many Israeli troops as possible — expert
As Hezbollah is well-versed in the terrain, it has the upper hand in carrying out ambush attacks, Lebanese General Hassan Juni noted
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Staying in place suicidal for Patriot air defense crews in Middle East — US expert
Scott Ritter says that there is no defense against Iran's attacks
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Iran wipes out anti-drone warehouse in Dubai with over 20 Ukrainian experts — commander
The Iranian broadcaster never mentioned the severity of wounds sustained by Ukrainian servicemen
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Russia says attacks on Iran's peaceful nuclear facilities deserve strong condemnation
The aggressors continue to raise the stakes in their war in the Middle East, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said
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FACTBOX: What we know about attack on Turkish tanker Altura in Black Sea
Coast Guard speedboats and an emergency response vessel are working at the scene
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Situation at Bushehr nuclear plant site worsens — Likhachev
It is not difficult to understand that this poses an immediate threat to nuclear safety, he said
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Novak instructs to prepare draft decree on gasoline export ban
The measure is aimed at stabilizing prices and prioritizing domestic supplies
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