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Magadan Special Economic Zone in Russia’s Far East to be kept up through to 2025
The Special Economic Zone was set up in the region in 1999
A view of Magadan (archive)
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Hungary, Slovakia to challenge ban on Russian fuel supplies at EU court — top diplomat
The countries have already drafted legal rationale behind their motion to reverse the Europan Commission’s plan "making purchases of Russian natural gas impossible beginning from October 2027," Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto said
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US forceful annexation of Greenland to be disasterous for NATO — China expert
Wang Yiwei believes that the most likely solution for Washington is to transform Greenland into United States’ overseas territory, which is not a member of NATO and which is not subject to Danish sovereignty
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US would be going to war with Denmark by invading Greenland — lawmaker
According to Rasmus Jarlov, the 57,000 Danes still living in Greenland have made it crystal clear that they do not want to be taken over by the United States
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Trump believes he prevented NATO from ending up in ‘ash heap of history’
The US leader has on numerous occasions stated that he considered himself the savior of the North Atlantic Alliance
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Merz condemns US tariff threats as undermining transatlantic relations
They risk a dangerous downward spiral, the German chancellor said
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Global aluminum production gain 1.05% in 2025
Aluminum production in Russia and East Europe surged by 1.7 times annually in 2025 to 7.06 mln metric tons
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Greenland issue political rather than military — NATO general
Alexus Grynkewich emphasized that the alliance's mission to defend and deter aggression against any part of its territory had not changed
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US push for peace in Ukraine aimed at 'resetting' relations with Russia — Politico
The expert believes that if Russia decides that negotiations on Ukraine are no longer possible, "the fighting will continue — no matter what"
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ISS crew did not evacuate after powerful solar flare — Roscosmos
This event caused a 200-fold spike in spacecraft radiation levels as a massive stream of accelerated protons from the Sun bombarded Earth's orbit
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Ukrainian lawmaker names cause of heating problems in Kiev
Anna Skorokhod noted that the previous winters had been quite warm in Ukraine, so no one had made preparations for the winter season, but now "the situation is tough"
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More than a half of Russian foreign trade transactions made in rubles — PM
Progress is even more notable as regards the so-called "backbone" countries, where the total indicator of trade in national currencies crossed the level of 90%, Mikhail Mishustin said
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FACTBOX: What we know about Gaza Board of Peace
As of now, invitations have reportedly been received by heads of state and government of nearly 60 countries
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IN BRIEF: Threats to 'abduct' Putin,' Greenland: statements by Russian Foreign Ministry
Maria Zakharova said all issues around Greenland should be resolved within the framework of international law
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Russia considers British, French arsenals in nuclear security matters — Lavrov
Speaking about China's participation in such negotiations, the minister recalled that Beijing had already made its position clear
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Russian security forces say 1,424 Ukrainians detained on Belarus-Ukraine border in 2025
More and more Ukrainian citizens are choosing to flee to Belarus rather than Europe, Russian security forces said
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IN BRIEF: Lavrov on irreversible multipolarity, Board of Peace, US territorial ambitions
The Russian foreign minister said that Moscow sees inconsistency in the Trump administration's approach to international security issues
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Severe geomagnetic storms strikes Earth
The sun exploded with a powerful X1.9 flare on the evening of January 18, launching a huge blob of solar material, known as a coronal mass ejection, towards the Earth
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Russia delivers massive overnight strike on Ukrainian military sites over past day
Russia’s Battlegroup West inflicted roughly 200 casualties on Ukrainian troops and destroyed two enemy tanks in its area of responsibility over the past day, the Defense Ministry reported
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Ukrainian drone attack causes fire in apartment building in Russia’s Adygea — authorities
Regional head Murat Kumpilov stressed that emergency services are working at the scene
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Moldovan government already abandoned basic CIS principles — MP
State Duma deputy Alyona Arshinova said that Moldova under Maia Sandu became a vassal of Brussels
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Billionaire Carlos Slim agrees to acquire Lukoil's Mexico assets
The deal is valued at $270 million, and Grupo Carso will also repay $330 million in debt
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Israel says seizure of UNWRA compound in Jerusalem was legitimate
The Israeli side once again claimed that UNWRA was linked to the radical Palestinian movements Hamas and Islamic Jihad
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Russian diplomat, Argentine envoy discuss IAEA chief's UN secretary general nomination
The parties also touched on certain aspects of Russia-Argentina dialogue
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EU-Mercosur free trade agreement will not be ratified in Hungary — Orban
The Hungarian PM noted that the European Commission had tried to cheat by introducing additional rules that would allow the agreement to enter into force before it was approved by EU parliaments
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Ukraine loses 50 heavy quadrocopters during day from actions of West battlegroup
Also, 33 UAV control points, a Starlink satellite communication station, four ammunition depots, and 10 ground-based robotic complexes of the Ukrainian army were identified and destroyed
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Real effective exchange rate of ruble up 17.1% in 2025 — Central Bank
In December 2025, the real effective ruble rate edged up by 2.8% against the dollar
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Canada views collective West as thing of past — Canadian president on US policies
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney opined that up until now Western countries assumed that their geographical position and membership in various alliances automatically guarantees economic prosperity and security
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Almost 140 foreign spies, their agents convicted in Russia in 5 years — FSB
Besides, a total of 140 people were convicted as a result of measures to protect top-secret information
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Kalashnikov delivers batch of electric motorcycles with trailers to special op zone
The motorcycle and two-seater electric scooter are designed for silent transportation
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Moldova elections mark worldwide setback of West — Russian diplomat
"Everything is being swept aside," Maria Zakharova noted
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Zelensky cancels trip to Davos due to disrupted meeting with Trump — Rada member
Alexey Goncharenko said that no agreement will be signed
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Russian forces push Ukrainian army away from Dnieper river shore near Kherson — commander
The Ukrainian army is trying to hold its positions at the edge of the right bank of the Dnieper River and is secretly shelling the left bank of the Kherson Region while avoiding any active armed clashes
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East battlegroup artillery destroys Ukraine’s strongholds in forest belts of Zaporozhye
It is noted that the strike weakened Ukraine’s defense in this area and deprived the enemy of prepared lines to hold positions
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Zelensky does not back Trump's idea of bringing Greenland into US
Vladimir Zelensky expressed hope that Washington "will listen to Europe’s diplomatic message"
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Russia does not challenge others' rights, will not let anyone ignore its own — Lavrov
The Russian foreign minister stressed that fundamental actions to further strengthen national sovereignty are of paramount importance
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Multipolarity is here to stay, we'll still have to negotiate — Lavrov
According to the foreign minister, the current centers of growth reflect an objective historical process
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Merz calls Russia 'European country,' hopes to achieve balance in relations
The Chancellor said his comment was not because he was in the east of Germany
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Crimea as important for Russia’s security as Greenland for US — Lavrov
Donald Trump has repeatedly stated the need for Greenland to join the United States
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West discusses doing away with NATO — Lavrov
The Russian foreign minister pointed out that the Euro-Atlantic concept of security and cooperation has proved unworkable
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EU still has chance to resume economic cooperation with Russia — senior legislator
Leonid Slutsky acknowledged that realizing this potential requires political will
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Netanyahu says wants to turn Israel into ‘global power’
Benjamin Netanyahu specified that Israel needed strong defense and independent production capacity
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Europe should not allow someone else to engage in dialogue with Russia — Macron
At the same time, French leader did not confirm whether a G7 meeting with Russian representatives could take place in Paris in the coming days
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At some point EU will have to talk with Russia on Ukraine — European commissioner
According to Andrius Kubilius, dialogue with Russia makes no sense without a strategic plan
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Hungary, Slovakia to challenge ban on Russian fuel supplies at EU court — top diplomat
The countries have already drafted legal rationale behind their motion to reverse the Europan Commission’s plan "making purchases of Russian natural gas impossible beginning from October 2027," Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto said
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FACTBOX: Major natural disasters of 2025
In January, large-scale forest fires erupted in southern California, affecting Los Angeles, Ventura, and Orange counties, destroying more than 16,000 buildings
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France aims to foster dialogue with BRICS within G7 — Macron
Emmanuel Macron stated that France would strive to restore the G7 as a forum for candid dialogue
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Russia not surprised by Moldova’s decision to leave CIS — Kremlin
Dmitry Peskov noted that the republic did not participate in the work of the organization
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Israel begins demolishing UNRWA compound in Jerusalem
The UNRWA compound’s territory will be transferred to government control and put up for sale
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Press review: EU's Greenland litmus test and Russia eyes Trump's Peace Council invite
Top stories from the Russian press on Tuesday, January 20th
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US does not intend to maintain long-term military presence in Syria — envoy
According to US ambassador to Turkey and special envoy for Syria Tom Barrack, the US prioritizes defeating ISIS remnants, supporting reconciliation, and advancing national unity without endorsing separatism or federalism
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Europe to blame itself for advent of world-without-rules era — senior Russian legislator
Leonid Slutsky recalled that Russia had repeatedly warned of the impending crisis in European security and the economic dangers posed by Brussels' increasingly Russophobic policies
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Opposition politician calls Moldova bankrupt country
According to Ilan Sor, living standards in the country have fallen sharply in the past six years, with gas prices jumping six times and electricity tariffs rising four-fold
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Press review: Europe, US on brink of trade war as Russia ready to respond to UK plans
Top stories from the Russian press on Monday, January 19th
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Belarusian president signs document on Belarus joining Gaza ‘Board of Peace’
It is noted that the appeal was sent in full accordance with the procedure outlined in Donald Trump’s letter
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Pistorius has to live with statements about 'inevitable' NATO-Russia war — Lavrov
On November 15, 2025, German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said that a war between Russia and NATO could allegedly begin before 2029
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Europe is displaying 'blatant helplessness' over Greenland — Russian legislator
Vyacheslav Nikonov observed that recent days have witnessed a noteworthy development, which he described as a "geopolitical reset of Europe to zero"
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Press review: Trump pressures Denmark as US business signals Arctic ties with Russia
Top stories from the Russian press on Friday, January 16th
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Ukraine policy, Russia's refusal to engage in rules-based dialogue: Lavrov’s statements
According to the foreign minister, Russia is ready to work with anyone willing to "negotiate honestly, on an equal footing, without blackmail or pressure"
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Russia wants to clarify concept of US-proposed 'Board of Peace' — Lavrov
The top Russian diplomat emphasized that "when addressing the problems of the Middle East, especially those that have to do with the Gaza Strip," one cannot approach the issue other than "from a position that has been repeatedly confirmed by the entire international community"
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Trump supports preserving UN despite formation of Board of Peace
The US leader acknowledged that the Board of Peace could potentially replace the UN
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Zelensky says he doesn’t believe talks with US have reached dead end
The head of Kiev regime emphasized that the talks continued non-stop
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Gold futures record high, Comex says
The precious metal price surged by 3.41% to $4,752.2 per Troy ounce
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BRICS contribution to global economy growing — Russian PM
Mikhail Mishustin said that Russia needs foreign economic activity to strengthen dynamics in many industries, expand the demand for Russian goods and services
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Russian FPV drone operators thwart attempted weapons delivery to Ukrainian positions
Apart from that, the battlegroup’s quadcopter dropped munition on Ukrainian positions near the village of Otradnoye
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NORAD says its planes to arrive in Greenland soon
"This activity has been coordinated with the Kingdom of Denmark", North American Joint Aerospace Defense Command noted
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One killed, 15 wounded in commuter train accident in Spain’s Catalonia — agency
Doctors and police are working at the scene
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Lavrov confirms Russia mediated talks between Iran, Israel
Russia is always ready to offer its good offices, the Russian foreign minister noted
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Moldova’s withdrawal from CIS to take more than one year
The resolution will enter into force after an official notification by the Moldovan foreign ministry
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G7 has lost its economic leadership and is of little interest for Russia — Kremlin
Donald Trump said it was a mistake to expel Russia from the G8 in 2014 after Crimea's reunification with Russia
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European Parliament suspends ratification of trade deal with the US — AFP
The trade deal was clinched between the EU and the US in 2025
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'Board of Peace' reflects US understanding of need for joint solution on Gaza — Lavrov
According to the Russian foreign minister, "if this authoritative group of countries, invited to the 'Board of Peace,' can help move toward stabilizing the region, including by implementing relevant UN decisions, then Russia considers this constructive"
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Europe’s chances to play role in Ukrainian settlement missed — Lavrov
According to the Russian top diplomat, Europe missed its opportunity on three occasions
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Russia reiterates its commitment to strengthen ties with CAR after presidential election
The Russian side hopes that Central African society will continue moving along the path of sustainable political and socio-economic development
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Russian stock market closes with growing indices
The yuan moved down by 10.5 kopecks to 11.01 rubles
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Still early to speak of Russia’s participation in Board of Peace on Gaza — Kremlin
Dmitry Peskov said there are a lot of questions about this initiative so far
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Trump reports 'very good' talk with Rutte on Greenland
The US president also agreed to a meeting of the various parties in Davos
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Russian forces are 30 km from Slavyansk — DPR head
According to the head of the Donetsk People’s Republic, fierce fighting continues near the settlements of Grishino and Beletskoye
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Denmark threatens to seize land under Russian embassy buildings — ambassador
Vladimir Barbin said the embassy in Denmark is operating in the face of tough opposition from the Danish authorities and an actual blockade
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Countersanction measures bring $1.7 bln to Russian budget
Owing to export control of equipment, transport and medical products, 1,200 kinds of goods required for key industries remained in the market
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US no longer Europe’s ally, says Belgian PM
According to Bart De Wever, the shift in America is not bound to one presidency
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Israel to give ‘unprecedented’ response if attacked — military
"The lessons of Operation ‘Rising Lion’ have been implemented", Chief of the General Staff of the IDF Eyal Zamir said
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Danish pension fund decides to sell US Treasury Bonds
AkademikerPension holds US bonds worth about $100 mln
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Russia may enter top-10 global poultry meat exporters by end of 2025
According to preliminary expert estimates, in 2025 Russia exported about 460,000 tons of poultry meat and edible offal worth more than $940 mln
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US Treasury Secretary urges EU not to respond to Trump's tariffs over Greenland
According to Scott Bessent, US President Donald Trump, who is set to arrive in Davos on Wednesday, is open to proposals for resolving the issue
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Greenland dispute stems from colonial era legacy — Lavrov
The Russian Foreign Minister noted that in the mid-20th century an agreement was signed, making it part of Denmark
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NATO to become far weaker without US — Trump
The US President also stressed that he had made NATO "much better and stronger"
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Russian envoy arrives at negotiation venue in Davos
Kirill Dmitriev is expected to speak with US Special Presidential Envoy Steve Witkoff and US entrepreneur Jared Kushner
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EU diplomats fear Trump could misinterpret Greenland troop deployment — media
The FT noted that Danish officials said the troop deployment was preceded by "months of fruitless private diplomacy" with Washington
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Moldova’s president’s aspirations for unification with Romania carry risks of impeachment
Earlier, Maia Sandu said that she would vote for Moldova’s unifying with Romania in a referendum, explaining her position by saying that "it is becoming more and more difficult for a small country to survive"
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Russian businessman says it would be cheaper for EU to pay Russia for Greenland's security
Oleg Deripaska urged European nations to reconsider their options for allocating funds, proposing that a resolution to the Ukraine conflict could be achieved at a fraction of the cost - around 150 billion euros
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Kremlin agrees that Trump will go down in history if he annexes Greenland
According to Dmitry Peskov, by resolving the issue of Greenland's accession, the US leader will go down not only in US history, but in world history as well
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Trump vows to impose 200% tariffs on French wines in signal to Macron
The US president sees the move as a lever of pressure to get French President Emmanuel Macron join the Washington-spearheaded Board of Peace for Gaza
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Putin orders to put Canpack, Rockwool assets in Russia under temporary new management
The decision took effect on December 31, 2025
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Conditions for European defense coalition in place — Austrian top diplomat
According to Beate Meinl-Reisinger, the emergence of the ‘coalition of the willing’ has provided a way to connect the EU with like-minded countries — from Canada to Australia and from Norway to Japan"
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Witkoff describes talks with Dmitriev as ‘very positive’
This is how the US President's Special Representative answered Izvestia's question
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US seizes Sagitta tanker in Caribbean — Pentagon
The US Southern Command emphasized that the tanker operated in defiance of US President Donald Trump’s established quarantine
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Trump’s single statement pushes Zelensky to edges of Davos forum — Russian diplomat
No problems facing Ukraine and the Ukrainian people could have prevented Zelensky from racing to Davos had he had the chance to meet with the US president, Russian Foreign Ministry’s Ambassador-at-Large Rodion Miroshnik noted
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China has outplayed West in trade, economy, investment according to its own rules — Lavrov
The Russian foreign minister said that China’s economic and financial development indicators "speak for themselves"
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Hundreds of Impulse heavy-duty ground robotic systems delivered to special op zone
The All-Russian People’s Front said that the Impulse platform supports remote control via radio or fiber optics
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EU has no interest in 'picking a fight' with US over Greenland — diplomacy chief
Kaja Kallas stressed that direct threats "will not pressure Denmark into handing over Greenland"
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Europe should fear US, while fear of Russia is unjustified — political scientist
Jeffrey Sachs recommended that Europe make its own security arrangements
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