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S&P has downgraded Russia’s sovereign rating from BBB to BBB- with ‘negative’ outlook
Agency has explained it with capital flight from the country in the first quarter of 2014
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Finance Ministry expects annual capital outflow from Russia at up to $80 billion
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Putin’s spokesman: S&P’s downgrade of Russia’s rating outlook was directive
Fitch revises Russia’s Credit rating from stable to negative
S&P changes Russia’s rating to negative
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Technology opportunities of Russian agriculture to be strengthened — Putin
"To this end, we need to more broadly introduce domestic equipment and agricultural machinery, expand land reclamation, breeding, and genetics," the president said
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Ukrainian attempts to counterattack to put country into agony — commander
"With such last steps, Zelensky will put an end to the state of Ukraine in the form in which we knew it before the start of the special military operation," Major General Apty Alaudinov said
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Harris’ insults towards Putin a quintessence of US international relations model — Kremlin
Apparently, the top US political establishment has absorbed this kind of political culture, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said
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Washington shows unbalanced approaches in Middle East — senior Russian diplomat
At the same time, according to Sergey Ryabkov, Russia has "alternative views that are shared by many in the international community"
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Russian marines kick out large Ukrainian group from Kursk Region — commander
Akhmat Special Forces Commander Major General Apty Alaudinov pointed out that he saw everything with his own eyes with the help of a drone
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No need for BRICS to change its name after new members join — South African sherpa
"I don't think so, because BRICS has established itself as a global brand," the diplomat said
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South Korean writer Han Kang awarded with Nobel Prize in Literature
Han Kang became famous for her novel The Vegetarian, for which she was awarded the Booker Prize in 2016, as well as for her novel Human Acts
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Ukrainian troops demoralized, routing on Avdeyevka direction — reconnaissance commander
According to the report, Russian troops slowly, but steadily, approach the city of Pokrovsk
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Hezbollah set to force Israel to cease fire in southern Lebanon — Hezbollah spokesman
"Our priority is to inflict defeat on Israel to force it to cease fire," Hezbollah media office Head Mohammad Afif said
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Turkish government to discuss alternatives to Russian Mir payment system — source
At the moment, there is no information about the decisions made
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Russian military completes reconstruction of quay wall for Borei-class nuclear submarines
The ministry noted that the defense chief had inspected the Northern Fleet’s military and social infrastructure facilities
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Attempts to dissuade leaders from taking part in BRICS summit to be made — Kremlin
Dmitry Peskov stressed that Russia offers "a model of relations that is fundamentally different from the one proposed by the so-called collective West"
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Russia has proof of US’, UK’s involvement in sabotage of Nord Stream pipelines — diplomat
The publication of the evidence will depend on how the situation around the investigation unfolds, Maria Zakharova said
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South Ossetia blasts claims of ‘occupation of Georgian territories’ as untenable
"We must remind the participants of the discussion about the contents of the UN Charter, in particular, the ones that define the people’s right to independently decide their own fate," the South Ossetia Foreign Ministry said
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Rostec launches Mi-171A3 helicopter production
The Mi-171A3 is created to service remote and hard-to-reach facilities
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Russia will win struggle for multipolar world — North Korean Foreign Minister
The "traditional relations of Korean-Russian friendship" are currently experiencing a new golden age thanks to the "sincere comradely relations" between Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un," Choe Son-hui said
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NATO to begin annual Steadfast Noon nuclear exercise on October 14 — Rutte
Steadfast Noon drills are held annually with the participation of dozens of aircraft from both nuclear and non-nuclear NATO states for simulating tactical nuclear weapons strikes
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Decision on Putin’s visit to G20 summit has not yet been made, Kremlin says
Earlier, Dmitry Peskov said that the issue of Putin’s visit was in the works
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Major Middle East war is real, but it can be avoided — Russian Deputy Foreign Minister
"We call on all parties to exercise restraint," Sergey Ryabkov said
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Georgian PM describes situation in Ukraine as disastrous
The posters, which were put up in the Georgian capital of Tbilisi and other cities, show destroyed homes, bridges, schools, churches and other buildings in Artyomovsk (called Bakhmut in Ukraine), Kharkov, Chernigov, Mariupol, Irpen and Donetsk
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Russian air defenses down Ukrainian projectile over Kursk Region
A Ukrainian projectile was shot down over the Kursk Region today
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Russian boxer Beterbiev becomes absolute world champion in boxing
Beterbiev defeated his compatriot Dmitry Bivol in the 12-round bout
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Routine replacement of third-generation submarines underway in Russia
The routine replacement of third-generation vessels with fourth-generation submarines is underway
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Temporary security restrictions imposed at Kazan airport — Russian aviation authority
Temporary restrictions were imposed at Kazan Airport starting at 8:40 a.m. Moscow time
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NATO’s involvement in Ukraine conflict may lead to nuclear escalation — German politician
If NATO becomes a party to the conflict in Ukraine, it will get to a point where Russia will carry out a strike on military facilities in NATO territory, German parliament member and leader of the BSW said
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Russian farmers reliably provide country with foods — Putin
Over the past 10 years, agricultural output has increased by over 30%, the food industry has grown by over 40%, the president said
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Russian forces hit Ukrainian energy facilities crucial for defense industry
Russian tactical aircraft, strike drones, missile forces and artillery units hit the energy infrastructure facilities ensuing the operation of the defense industry, as well as enemy troops and equipment in 146 areas
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Putin relieves Russian Ambassador to US Antonov of his post — decree
The Russian diplomat returned to Moscow on October 6
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Seven people died due to hurricane in Brazil
According to the regional civil defense service, 1.4 mln left without electricity
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Gas cistern explodes at fueling station in Grozny, causing fire
At least four people, including two children were killed in the incident
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Charles III not to stand in the way if Australia decides to become republic — report
His Majesty, as a constitutional monarch, acts on the advice of his ministers and whether Australia becomes a republic is, therefore, a matter for the Australian public to decide
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Russia to rebuild everything destroyed in Donbass, Novorossiya — Putin
"Special words of gratitude go to the agricultural workers from the Zaporozhye and Kherson regions and Donbass, as well as the border regions of the Kursk, Belgorod, and Bryansk regions," the head of state said
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Eleven people killed in Israel’s air strikes against North Lebanon
Fifteen more individuals were wounded, the emergency operations center under the Lebanese Ministry of Health reported
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Any attack on Iran's nuclear facilities would be 'very serious provocation' — Lavrov
The Russian foreign minister also commented on statements that Iran's parliament is allegedly seriously considering the possibility of withdrawing the country from the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons
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Press review: Putin takes meetings in Kremlin and Russia's ace in the hole for peace talks
Top stories from the Russian press on Wednesday, October 9th
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New Russia-Iran treaty will be turning point in their relations — IRNA
The agreement will not only be a base for bilateral cooperation, but also "a model for regional and international cooperation", the agency said
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Ukraine loses over 400 troops in Kursk area in past day— Russian Defense Ministry
The Ukrainian armed forces lost up to 400 troops, 18 armored vehicles, including six tanks, two infantry fighting vehicles
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Kalashnikov gunmaker to launch serial production of upgraded AM-17 assault rifle
The AM-17 assault rifle is set to replace the AKS-74U submachine gun accepted for service in 1979
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Nuclear test ban organization says Iranian seismic event looks like earthquake — diplomat
A 4.5-magnitude earthquake was recorded in Iran’s province of Semnan southeast of the capital Tehran on October 5
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Third Ukrainian missile downed over Kursk Region since midnight — governor
Alexey Smirnov thanked the defenders
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No decision to supply THAAD system to Israel made yet, Pentagon says
The Israeli news portal Ynet said earlier that Washington intends to deliver such system to Israel to counter the potential attack by ballistic missiles from Iran amid escalation of tensions in the region
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Gazprom delivering 42.3 mln cubic meters of gas to Europe through Ukraine via Sudzha
The volume also stood at 42.3 mln cubic meters on October 11
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US narrows down targets of response to Iran’s attack — media
The broadcaster added that US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin had held a phone call with his Israeli counterpart Yoav Gallant, with the parties discussing broad strokes about an Israeli response
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Russian investigators point to brutal civilian killings by Kiev's troops in Kursk Region
In late August, Ukrainian troops opened fire at three residential buildings in the village of Cherkasskoye-Porechnoye before setting them on fire; they also killed two villagers
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US believes attack on Iran's nuclear facilities to make it boost its nukes — news agency
The Israeli Chief of the General Staff vowed to "choose the right time" to surprise Iran with an attack, while Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Hebrew warned that attacks on Israel will be ramped up
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TASS, China Daily discuss cooperation plans for 2025
According to the editor-in-chief, Qu Yingpu multipolarity and democratization of the international order require further development, and mass media, such as TASS and China Daily, bear great responsibility for providing a full and objective picture of affairs
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Technology opportunities of Russian agriculture to be strengthened — Putin
"To this end, we need to more broadly introduce domestic equipment and agricultural machinery, expand land reclamation, breeding, and genetics," the president said
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Russian forces destroy two US-made Patriot missile launchers in Ukraine operation
Russia’s Battlegroup Center repulsed nine Ukrainian army counterattacks and inflicted roughly 490 casualties on enemy troops in its area of responsibility over the past day, the Defense Ministry reported
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Ukrainian attacks on Belgorod Region kill 2 civilians, leave 12 injured in past day
Another nine civilians were injured in attacks on the Shebekinsky Urban District; one of them died in the hospital on the morning of October 12
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Almost 5,000 people cross from Lebanon into Syria in past 24 hours
The Russian Reconciliation Center for Syria deputy head Oleg Ignasuyk said that the Syrian authorities, together with the Russian Reconciliation Center, have ensured the exit of 10 refugees from the Rukban camp
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Russian defense chief inspects Northern Fleet’s military, social infrastructure facilities
According to the ministry, the defense chief received a report about plans to build warehouses for rockets and missiles
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Kim Jong Un’s sister threatens ‘horrible consequences’ to South Korea for drone flights
Kim Yo Jong also commented on the "abrupt change" of the position of the South Korean military
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Russian, Iranian positions on international events very often close — Putin
The Russian leader noted that both countries "are actively working together on the international arena"
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German Defense Ministry does not believe in Kiev’s counteroffensive capability
The ministry "does not believe that Ukraine will be able soon" to implement the counteroffensive, the Bild newspaper said
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Trump beats Harris in US voter support by two percentage points
The results of the poll showed that 48% of respondents are ready to support Trump in the November presidential election, while 46% favored Harris
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Ukrainian troops retreating, any talk about 1991 borders senseless — Ukrainian officer
Earlier, retired Colonel of the Ukrainian Security Service Oleg Starikov said that the Ukrainian army is faced up with a crisis in five areas, which may result in the penetration of the front
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Russian aviation authority lifts temporary security restrictions at Kazan airport
Temporary restrictions on arrivals and departures at Kazan Airport were lifted at 10:00 a.m. Moscow time
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70% of Ukrainian combat vehicles engaged in Kursk Region destroyed — Russian commander
According to Apty Alaudinov, Ukraine’s military resources have been exhausted and today, Kiev doesn’t have even a half of what it deployed to attack the Kursk Region
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Germany’s military aid unable to save Kiev regime — senior Russian lawmaker
"All new German howitzers and tanks will be burnt on the battlefields of the special military operation, as Tigers (German tanks of World War II - TASS) were during the Great Patriotic War (the Eastern Front during WWII where the former Soviet Union fought against Nazi Germany - TASS)," Leonid Slutsky noted
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Ukraine’s losses, counterattacks, captives: unfolding situation in Kursk Region
The Russian military struck clusters of manpower and equipment of 13 enemy brigades in the Kursk Region
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Russian drones capture footage of Ukrainian soldiers firing on retreating comrades
It is noted that despite heavy losses, the Ukrainian barrier troops continue to kill their own soldiers with friendly fire
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Press review: Moscow doesn't trust Bern to mediate on Ukraine and Lavrov heads to Laos
Top stories from the Russian press on Friday, October 11th
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US forces conduct airstrikes on militants in Syria — statement
The strikes will disrupt the ability of ISIS to plan, organize and conduct attacks against the United States
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Russian forces destroy two Ukrainian tanks using Lancet loitering munitions
Members of Battlegroup North detected the camouflaged positions of two Ukrainian tanks in a wooded area using a drone during a reconnaissance operation in the Sumy Region
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Group of Iranian lawmakers asks Security Council to authorize creation of nuclear weapons
Since 2003, a fatwa by the Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has outlawed the production of nuclear weapons as contradicting Islam
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Press review: US shuns Russia on Ukraine talks and Washington wavers on aiding Israel
Top stories from the Russian press on Thursday, October 10th
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Russia’s latest Malva artillery gun withstands hit by HIMARS rocket in Ukraine operation
The armored cabin protected the crew from shrapnel
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Five people injured in gas cistern explosion in Grozny
The injured sustained insignificant burns and traumas and were provided with medical aid at the scene
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Ukraine’s losses, reconnaissance unit’s elimination: unfolding situation in Kursk Region
The Russian military repelled five enemy attacks towards the settlements of Lyubimovka, Malaya Loknya, Novaya Sorochina and Kremyanoye
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IDF strikes 200 Hezbollah targets in Lebanon in past 24 hours
According to the IDF, the attacked targets included an "underground weapons storage facility on the border of Lebanon and Syria," as well as "dozens of rocket launchers and surface-to-surface rockets" both in the south and deep inside Lebanon’s territory
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IN BRIEF: Enemy losses and surrendering troops: situation in Russia’s Kursk Region
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Pezeshkian, Putin agree to speed up implementation of oil and gas projects
The talks between Putin and Pezeshkian took place on the sidelines of the international forum "Interrelation of Times and Civilizations - the Basis of Peace and Development"
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Europe, US not interested in de-escalation in Middle East — Iranian president
According to Masoud Pezeshkian, the situation in the region has escalated dramatically because Israel doesn’t recognize "any international legal and humanitarian standards"
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Gulf states seek to avoid war in region by allying with Iran — media
Anna Jacobs noted that the Gulf countries are trying not to be drawn into the conflict in the Middle East and are making sure that "Israel doesn't use any of their airspace for any attacks"
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Israel not to withdraw decision to declare UN Secretary General persona non grata — Katz
"An opinion poll indicated that 87% of the Israeli public supports this decision," Israeli foreign minister said
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Russian forces foil Kiev’s plans to advance to sea in Zaporozhye direction — commander
Russian forces will continue accomplishing assigned combat missions
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Russian gas industry not relying on Western technologies — Energy Minister
Russia supports the technological cooperation with friendly countries, Sergey Tsivilyov said
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Patriot air defense system unable to intercept Russia’s Kinzhal missile — top brass
It is noted that Kiev’s regular reports on alleged Russian missile intercepts aim to justify its over-expending of ammunition for Western-supplied air defense systems
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Liberation of western DPR could collapse Ukraine’s defenses up to Dnieper River — adviser
According to Igor Kimakovsky, Russian forces have almost encircled Kurakhovka and Selidovo
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Russian defense chief inspects Knyaz Vladimir strategic submarine
Belousov inspected the radio-electronic weapons unit and the missile pits with intercontinental ballistic missiles
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Mobilized Ukrainians mysteriously dying at recruitment centers — underground
Due to widespread public anger, many conscientious employees have left their jobs, only to be replaced by "total scumbags" with criminal records
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Ukraine’s accession to NATO may lead to WWIII — MFA
At the previous NATO summit in Vilnius in July 2023, Zelensky voiced discontent that member countries were unwilling to nail down the timeline for inviting Ukraine to join NATO
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German Chancellor turning a deaf ear to Ukrainian President’s requests — newspaper
The Bild newspaper’s source also said that the decision of US President Joe Biden to postpone the meeting on Ukraine in Ramstein because of the Milton hurricane was just an excuse
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Next generations of Ukrainians will have to repay EU 35 bln euro loan — Russian diplomat
Kirill Logvinov pointed out that "the maximum term for repayment of the EU loan will be 45 years"
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Defense contractor delivers batch of upgraded T-72B3M tanks to Russian troops
It is reported that the tank is equipped with a 1,000 hp V-92S2 high-power engine based on automatic powerplant and thermal control
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Iranian president calls on Russia to play more active role concerning Israel’s crimes
Masoud Pezeshkian noted that European countries and the United States are not interested in deescalating the situation in the Middle East
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Work of ‘Nuclear Five’ continues, working level contacts expected — senior diplomat
"This is a closed working format, there is no element of emergency or sensationalism here," Sergey Ryabkov said
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Ukraine facing severe internal turbulence — commander
Apty Alaudinov is also convinced that the special military operation will be completed by the end of the year
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Russia delivers 38 strikes at Ukrainian energy sites, military airfields over week
Russia’s Battlegroup South liberated three communities in the Donetsk People’s Republic over the week, the ministry reported
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Nobel Peace Prize awarded to survivors of Hiroshima, Nagasaki bombings
Nihon Hidankyo organization's main goals include "the prevention of nuclear war and the abolition of nuclear weapons, including the signing of an international treaty for their total prohibition and elimination"
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IRGC confirms destruction of numerous Israeli F-35s in Iranian missile strike
It was earlier reported that more than 20 Israeli Air Force F-35 aircraft were hit during an IRGC missile strike on Israel
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Trade war between China and European Union is unavoidable — expert
According to Jens Eskelund, the proceedings with Chinese electric cars have distracted from looking at a broader pictire for several months. He noted that Chinese exports driven by deflation and the externalization of weak domestic demand are widening the trade gap between the EU and China, and this is causing trade friction
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Nobel Prize laureate challenges effectiveness of Paris climate agreement
Rae Kwon Chung called not to accuse governments and companies of exerting insufficient efforts on reduction of CO2 emissions
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West puts pressure on those willing to attend BRICS summit — Kremlin aide
According to Yuri Ushakov, "probably not all countries of the world are interested in the success of the Kazan summit"
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Russian boxing wins in Bivol - Beterbiev bout — IBA President
Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol both "demonstrated the Russian boxing school, which is one of the best globally," Umar Kremlev said
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EU foreign ministers to discuss anti-Russian sanctions on Monday
Ministers will also discuss the issue of countering circumvention of sanctions against Russia
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Siege of Leningrad: 872 days of fighting with death
On January 18, 1943, the Soviet troops broke Leningrad’s encirclement
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Ukrainian attack on Russia’s Kursk region fails to produce results — British diplomat
Politically, the Kursk offensive didn’t change much in Washington, D.C., or Europe, John Foreman, former British military attache in Moscow said
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Kazakhstan Stock Exchange announces withdrawal of Moscow Exchange from its shareholders
KASE relationship with MOEX "was based on a Strategic Cooperation Agreement signed by the exchanges on October 10, 2018, and related agreements," the press release said
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Potential fall of Krasnoarmeisk to deal heavy blow to Ukraine’s economy — media
According to the media outlet, Russia’s offensive in the area "threatens to finally topple the city of Pokrovsk - and that carries both military and economic risks."
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Musk rejects charges of treason for not allowing Ukraine to activate Starlink near Crimea
"No matter what happens, I will fight for and die in America," Elon Musk said
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