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Russian Vice-Premier Arkady Dvorkovich said Russia would always a reliable gas supplier to Europe and Asia
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Spanish gas hub chief calls on EU to postpone Russian LNG ban — newspaper
Ivan Jimenez believes US President Donald Trump could keep pressure on the EU to maintain the Russian gas ban, given the boost it would provide to US exports to Europe
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McDonald's registered seven trademarks in Russia
The trademarks will remain force until December 2034
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Russia standing firm on its feet, ready to fight for its core interests — Putin
"Russia is standing firm <…> on its feet, as it declares its fundamental, core interests and is ready to fight for them and our future, way of living, sovereign ideology, foundations, and living principles," the president stated
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Russian troops liberate Ivolzhanskoye community in Sumy Region over week — top brass
Russia’s Battlegroup North inflicted more than 1,575 casualties on Ukrainian troops and destroyed five enemy armored combat vehicles in its areas of responsibility over the week, the Defense Ministry reported
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Russia’s frigate Marshal Shaposhnikov returns to Vladivostok from long-distance voyage
The press service noted that during the missions, the ships made formal calls at ports of six countries, sailed through more than five seas, two oceans, covering a distance of over 25,000 nautical miles
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UK’s outgoing PM Starmer eyeing role of NATO secretary general — weekly
Starmer’s plans would need some sustained government backing, the weekly wrote
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Spanish gas hub chief calls on EU to postpone Russian LNG ban — newspaper
Ivan Jimenez believes US President Donald Trump could keep pressure on the EU to maintain the Russian gas ban, given the boost it would provide to US exports to Europe
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United States, Iran agreed to stop strikes — Axios
Washington and Tehran also reached an agreement to hold consultations in Doha on Tuesday
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Orion combat drone crashes near apartment house in Ryazan Region - investigators
No-one was hurt
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Russia sees no signs US focusing on Ukraine — senior diplomat
US President Donald Trump said earlier that now that the Iranian conflict is receding to the background, the United States will be focused on the Ukrainian settlement
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Iran warns third countries against interfering in Hormuz Strait — top diplomat
According to Abbas Araghchi, navigation through the Strait of Hormuz could return to pre-conflict levels within 30 days, provided all existing obstacles were removed
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Medvedev calls for lawfully curbing Western military bases in other countries
The Russian politician noted that these deployments had become a significant factor undermining the collective security system and eroding the sovereignty of states
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What is known about largest Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow Region in two years
According to Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin, air defenses downed more than 190 drones since the start of the day
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11-year old rescued in Venezuela after 70 hours under rubble
The child was pulled from the rubble by Colombian rescuers
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Lifting Russian food sanctions against Greece untimely — political scientists
A lamaker earlier sent an inquiry to Russian President Vladimir Putin requesting to consider lifting the reciprocal Russian sanctions against Greece
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Seoul, Tokyo reaffirm commitment to Korean Peninsula denuclearization
Notably, North Korea has repeatedly stressed that its nuclear status is non-negotiable
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Russia's Rosatom plans to sign foreign contracts worth $26 bln in 2018
According to the results of 2017, the portfolio of foreign orders of Rosatom for 10 years ahead was $133.6 bln
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Russia destroys two Ukrainian MiG-29 aircraft at Voznesensk airfield in Nikolayev region
Russian Armed Forces used Geran-4 Seeker UAVs
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In noting Greta Thunberg’s cause, Putin slams manipulation of teens on behalf of others
The Russian president said he doesn't not share the enthusiasm about Greta Thunberg’s speech
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Eleven people killed in light aircraft crash in France — media
According to the L'Est Republicain newspaper, the victims include five instructors, five amateur parachutists and the pilot
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This week in photos: Team ROC winning gold, Russian Hachiko, street hockey in Ottawa
Take a look at the world in pictures from a TASS photo gallery
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Russia to spend $2.7 billion on Arctic by 2025
On Thursday, a new version of the state program for the social and economic development of the Arctic zone will be adopted
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ITAR-TASS: 110 years of agency history in pictures
The history of Russia's central state information agency ITAR-TASS in pictures
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Drones that attacked Moscow assembled through cooperation of NATO countries — expert
The origins of the components and systems powering the examined drones have been identified, the unmanned aircraft expert and general designer at Russia’s Center for Integrated Unmanned Solutions Dmitry Kuzyakin said
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Russia’s antimonopoly watchdog stops case vs Microsoft as company removes violations
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Russian troops liberate two settlements in Dnepropetrovsk, Zaporozhye regions
Units of Battlegroup East moved deeper into enemy defenses, liberating the settlement of Pisantsy and the settlement of Novosyolovka
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Russia adjusting plans based on situation, will implement strategic ones in full — Putin
"Naturally, we have been adjusting certain plans, based on the situation", Putin said
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4.9-magnitude earthquake rocks Venezuela
There were no reports of casualties or damage
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Two die in explosion of unidentified device in Stavropol
The house sustained no damage, several cars were damaged
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Turkey acquires Russian S-400 missile systems for designated operation
Ankara and Moscow continue negotiations on further implementing the contract
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Russia reports downing 72 Ukrainian drones over its regions, Sea of Azov during 12 hours
Alert air defense capabilities intercepted and destroyed drones over the Belgorod, Bryansk, Kaluga, Krasnodar, Kursk, Moscow, Oryol, Smolensk, and Tver Regions as well as the Republic of Crimea
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Turkey is safely protected from air threats after acquiring Russia’s S-400s, Putin says
The Russian president noted the feasibility of Turkey joining the G7
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Brent oil prices below $64 per barrel first time from April 16
WTI oil also edged down by 2.03% to $60.41 per barrel
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Russian forces destroy 1,600 combat drones in Ukraine operation — top brass
Russian forces have destroyed 4,146 tanks and other armored vehicles and 4,453 special military vehicles since the start of their special operation in Ukraine, the Lieutenant-General Igor Konashenkov said
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Dialogue with Japan possible when Tokyo changes its stance on Ukraine — Putin
Russian President added that unlike Japan, Russia did nothing that would mar bilateral ties
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Putin pledges to bring Russian economy to new technological level
"We will bring the Russian economy to a brand new technological level across all key spheres", Putin said
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Putin-Lukashenko talks continue in Sochi on Saturday - Kremlin
Belarusian President arrived in Russia on May 28
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Putin extends ban on Russian oil exports under price cap through end-2027
The presidential decree prohibits supplies of Russian oil and petroleum products to foreign legal entities and individuals if contracts for such supplies directly or indirectly provide for the use of a price cap mechanism
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Putin invites Interim President of Mali to Russia-Africa summit
It is reported that the two leaders discussed the pertinent issues of the further development of bilateral relations, including trade and economic ties
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Falling drone fragments start fire on territory of oil refinery in south Russia
No casualties were reported
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Belarusian president embarks on East, Southeast Asia tour
Alexander Lukashenko will visit a number of countries and hold high level talks
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Gas supply to Power of Siberia pipeline on track - Gazprom
Operating units of Gazprom Dobycha Noyabrsk are implementing gas production, treatment and delivery to the Power of Siberia gas pipeline in planned scope
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Russian defense ministry’s delegation focuses on naval cooperation at talks in Iran
The Russian delegation arrived in Iran on December 24 to attend the second meeting of the Russian-Iranian working group implementing the intergovernmental agreement on military cooperation
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Trilateral Russia-Mongolia-China meeting at prime ministers’ level begins in Islamabad
This is the first meeting at the level of heads of governments in this trilateral format
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Russia, China to hold strategic security consultations in Moscow
It is reported that the event will be attended by the representatives from both countries' ministries and departments
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Moscow working on measures to respond to EU multiple-entry visa ban for Russians
"Any unfriendly steps will receive an appropriate response, not necessarily a mirror response," Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Dmitry Lyubinsky said
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Ukrainian attacks leave one civilian dead in Russia’s Belgorod Region in past day
The Ukrainian armed forces carried out 64 attacks on the Belgorod Region in the past 24 hours
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Canadian national team qualifies for FIFA World Cup 1/8 finals
The team defeated South Africa 1-0
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Ukrainian drone downed while approaching Moscow — mayor
Sergey Sobyanin says first responders are working at the crash site
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Series of explosions heard near Iran’s Sirik, Qeshm
Several projectiles hit a telecom tower on Sirik and landed in the village of Masen on Qeshm
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Districts of Kherson Region completely or partially without power — governor
Vladimir Saldo says power workers and emergency services are already at the scene
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Trump threatens to destroy Iran if it decides to resume military actions
The president says that the US may become unable "to be reasonable" if the Iranian side does not learn lessons
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Maximal interest rate on ruble deposits down to 15.45% in mid-October
The rate was at the level of 15.46% in early October 2025 and 15.55% in the third ten-day period of the last month
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Medvedev outlines options for regime change in Kiev
The Russian Security Council deputy chairman emphasized that legitimate government institutions were crucial
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US no longer treats Israel as special ally — media
Politico points out that Vice President JD Vance has become the face of changes in Washington's approach to Israel
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West fails to defeat Russia on battlefield, attempts to destabilize nation futile — Putin
"Russia is under rude and unprecedented pressure from Western elites", Putin said
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Russia’s security, inviolability of its borders to be guaranteed — Putin
"The West has preferred to turn a blind eye to all this Kiev’s terrorist attacks", Putin said
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Putin appoints new members of commission on Russia’s participation in G20
Denis Agafonov, head of the expert department of the presidential administration and the Russian sherpa in G20, was appointed chair of the commission
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Resolving Ukrainian conflict through diplomacy remains possible — Lavrov
According to the foreign minister, this requires specific legally binding security guarantees based on the principle of indivisibility of security, including ensuring Russia's security on its western borders
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Exhumation of Soviet soldiers in Lvov 'degradation bordering on savagery' — Lavrov
The Russian foreign minister emphasized that despite the OSCE's declared commitment to defending and protecting human rights as one of the organization's fundamental aims, Western countries maintained a deathly silence while watching the actions of the Kiev regime
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West is attempting to challenge Russia's rights to its Arctic territories — MFA
The Russian Foreign Ministry emphasized that the issue of indigenous peoples' rights is being overly politicized by Western countries
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Russia under unprecedented pressure from Western elites — Putin
"Russia is under rude and unprecedented pressure from Western elites," the Russian leader noted
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Bus with five civilians held by Ukraine arrives in Kursk
The captives were greeted by their relatives, doctors and officials and taken to a local shelter
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Putin: Trump as president realizes quickly level of responsibility
"Since he could be successful in business - this proves he is a clever person," the Russian president said
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Brent crude oil price up above $84 per barrel on London’s ICE first since October 2018
The price of futures contracts of WTI oil grew by 2.7% to $81.49 per barrel
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NBC News publishes name of suspected White House shooter
Sources told the channel that the suspect had unspecified mental disorders on his medical record
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Medvedev describes Western interference in Armenian election campaign as unprecedented
Russian Security Council deputy chairman pointed to the Armenian authorities’ persecution of Gagik Tsarukyan, leader of the Prosperous Armenia party
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IRGC delivers retaliatory strike on key US infrastructure in Kuwait, Bahrain
The IRGC also warned that Tehran’s future response to potential US aggression will be even more decisive
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Putin orders to minimize impact from Kiev’s terrorist attacks on civilian infrastructure
"I would like to reiterate that the impact from terrorist attacks on our civilian facilities and infrastructure should be minimized," the Russian head of state said
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Moscow will not ignore ban on use of Russian symbols at competitions — Foreign Ministry
The only possible and logical response from the Russian side was to refuse to participate in the competition, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has said in a commentary
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Russian fighter scrambled to intercept US spy plane over Chukchi Sea - defense ministry
The Russian border was not violated
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Putin commends participants in special military operation as Russia’s true elite
"We should certainly create conditions so that such people who, as I have repeatedly stated, form the true elite of Russia can continue to serve the country - in civilian spheres, in politics", Putin said
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Epstein case reveals real face of Western elites seeking to rule world — Lavrov
"It is unnecessary to explain to any normal person that this is pure Satanism and is beyond human comprehension," the Russian Foreign Minister added
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Russian man kills National Guard member, wounds policeman, kills himself after family spat
A woman called police amid a family spat, when a police car approached the house, the husband opened gunfire at it
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Iraq studies issue of Russsia's S-400 purchase 'very carefully'
The diplomat says when the Iraqi government decides to buy S-400, the deal will be announced
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Saudi Aramco helicopter crash kills 14 people
An investigation has been launched to determine the cause of the crash
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Russia always fulfilled its trade obligations, ready to cooperate with Germany — Putin
"It was underscored that Russia has always been committed to its treaty and contractual obligations in the energy sector and is ready for mutually beneficial cooperation if the German side shows interest in this," the statement says
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Russia, India discuss Superjet-100 contract, production of Ilyushin-114
The absence of a firm contract with India is the main obstacle to validation
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Novak orders additional fuel market support measures to be developed
Participants in the meeting reviewed the current situation regarding supplies of petroleum products to Russian regions and analyzed pricing trends across the federal districts
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Kiev troops shell DPR 11 times in past day, two killed
Eight people were wounded, including a teenager
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Mayor of Zaporozhye nuke plant host city dismisses evacuation reports
According to Maxim Pukhov, the city’s authorities and all services continue to operate normally
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Russian specialists develop Duplet double net launcher against drones
The new net launcher has been created based on requirements from combat personnel
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Europe 'getting a taste' for producing UAVs for Ukrainian strikes against Russia — expert
Dmitry Kuzyakin highlighted that Ukraine itself no longer hosts significant large-scale UAV manufacturing facilities
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Trans-Arctic Transport Corridor project becomes macroregion's megadriver — expert
The Trans-Arctic Transport Corridor's sea part is about 14,000 km, and about 10,000 km are land infrastructures, including railways and highways, as well as inland waterways
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China to launch maritime surveillance satellites in 2019
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Time isn’t ripe yet for talks between EU, Russia, Finland’s top diplomat says
Elina Valtonen added there should be no impression "that we in Europe are desperately seeking talks to achieve peace, regardless of the conditions"
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Kiev resorts to terrorism as Ukrainian troops retreat on battlefield — Putin
"The Kiev regime is retreating along the entire line of engagement, and therefore it has resorted to openly terrorist activities," the Russian leader said, referring to deliberate attacks on civilians
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Russia, China agree on developing railway cargo transportation, border crossings
According to Russian Railways, the document includes on cooperation in the field of science, technology and innovation, as well as in the field of personnel training
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Venezuelan journalist projects earthquake death toll to count in tens of thousands
Juan Barreto says rescue efforts continue in La Guaira state, and an enormous number of destroyed buildings can be seen
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Press review: NATO drills rehearse Ukraine logistics and quake strengthens Venezuela power
Top stories from the Russian press on Friday, June 26th
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Russia living through crucial time — Putin
"The United Russia party, our leading political party, is holding a congress at a crucial time for the country as the entire world, too, is undergoing a radical, systemic transformation," the Russian head of state said
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Head of International BRICS Forum sees growing interest in Russian culture
According to Purnima Anand, "the Indians like Russian culture very much, and people in Russia like the Indian one"
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Russian gunmaker Kalashnikov unveils new drone for Arctic operation
The ZALA Arctic drones are capable of successfully solving both civilian and military tasks, the manufacturer informed
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Russian, Laotian troops wrap up first joint drills in Laos
The commanders of the drills from both countries noted that the exercise was held at a high level
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Moscow not raising issue of lifting sanctions but does not accept them as norm — MFA
The practice of unilateral coercive measures violates the UN Charter, which is why Russia, together with like-minded nations from the global majority, raises this issue in multilateral forums, Ambassador-at-Large Alexander Trofimov said
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Malaysia to boost food security cooperation with Russia — Foreign Ministry
It is reported that Malaysia and the Russian Federation are committed to strengthening cooperation on food security, through the promotion of trade and investment, capacity building and research and development
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Russia hits Ukrainian warehouse, gas station, temporary duty station
Russia's Defense Ministry also added that in the village of Korosten, Zhitomir Region, a successful strike was carried out on a railway train using the Geran-2 Seeker drone
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No risk of ‘eating away’ Russia’s currency and gold reserves - Central Bank governor
Russia’s Central Bank sees no objective reasons for decline in the rouble exchange rate but sees prerequisites for the rouble strengthening instead, Elvira Nabiullina said
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IN BRIEF: Putin comments on Russia’s strategic goals, security, Duma election
Russia is living through a crucial time, the head of state said, as he pledged that the security of the nation will be ensured
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Iraq ready to host meeting between Iran, Gulf Arab nations — top diplomat
According to Hussein, as Iraq maintains "perfect relations with the United States," Baghdad "expresses its readiness to help both Tehran and Washington put an end to the war between them."
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US in search of quick, low-cost missile production options after Iran operation — media
The Financial Times points out that "the US Air Force has requested some $12 bln over the next five years for 28,000 missiles"
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