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No plans to sell Severstal’s assets in US amid sanctions — CEO
“We are developing this business, we believe in its potential, in its future,” CEO Alexei Mordashov says
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Bank of Russia sets dollar rate at 75.23 rubles for April 16
The official yuan rate was reduced by 5.76 kopecks to 11.03 rubles
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Russia tests technology for controlling 10 loitering munitions at once
The solution has undergone preliminary testing at a test site using practical targets
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Elon Musk says Soros organization seizes power in Hungary after elections
This was the businessman's response to a remark by Alex Soros that the Hungarian people had "taken back" their country
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Possibility of ban on VPN, preparations for Putin’s visit to China: Kremlin’s statements
Dmitry Peskov has confirmed preparations for Vladimir Putin’s visit to China
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Russia, Azerbaijan reach agreement on resolving aftermath of AZAL plane crash
The crash resulted from an unintentional strike by an air defense system in the airspace of the Russian Federation, the statement said
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Russian army takes control of Volchanskiye Khutora, cutting Ukrainian supply routes
The Defense Ministry further reported that unmanned aerial systems swiftly identified and neutralized UAV control centers, as well as field weapons and ammunition depots from the air
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Medvedev says UAV manufacturers in Europe may be targeted now
The Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council wished his European partners "sweet dreams"
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Death toll in Kahramanmaras school shooting up to nine — Turkish Interior Ministry
Thirteen people are receiving medical treatment
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Third of Ukrainian troops surrender near Lisichansk, LPR’s envoy to Russia says
According to Rodion Miroshnik, the operation to liberate the LPR would be brought to an end as soon as the operation in Lisichansk was finished
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High-profile Moscow murder case suspect denies guilt, investigators say guilt proven.
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Cuba refuses to negotiate its political system with US — MFA
According to Deputy Foreign Minister Anayansi Rodriguez Camejo, any "external aggressor" will face resistance from the Cuban people
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Russia sees Mongolia as key ally — Gerasimov
Russia’s Chief of the General Staff Valery Gerasimov said that Russian-Mongolian cooperation is carried out in the spirit of comprehensive strategic partnership
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FACTBOX: Moldova’s withdrawal from CIS
After President Maia Sandu promulgated the Parliament’s decisions on denouncing agreements on Moldova’s participation in the CIS, a notification was sent to the secretariat in Minsk on April 8
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Russian special forces use latest camouflage cloaks during night ambush in special op zone
According to the source, a moving Ukrainian military vehicle was hit by small arms fire and a controlled mine detonation
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UN chief’s initiative on Strait of Hormuz requires all parties’ consent — diplomat
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Alimov noted that the UN Security Council continues work and consultations on the joint Russian-Chinese draft resolution on Iran
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US aware of deadlock situation after 1st round of talks with Iran — Russia’s intel chief
Sergey Naryshkin told journalists after the 25th joint meeting of the boards of Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service and Belarus’ State Security Committee
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Top brass discloses addresses of firms in Europe producing UAVs for strikes on Russia
The branches of Ukrainian companies producing drones for strikes on Russia are located in cities of eight European countries, including London, Munich, Prague and Riga
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White House refuses to say when naval blockade of Iran will end
Karoline Leavitt stressed that Washington supports the freedom of navigation, just not with respect to any tanker or vessel that would benefit the economy of Iran as these negotiations continue
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At least 28 dead as tourist bus crashes in Portugal — TV
The bus was transporting about 50 people
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Kalashnikov to submit splinter-proof vests for testing
According to the statement, the product will soon be sent for testing to identify and address any potential deficiencies
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NATO’s survival over next decade not guaranteed — Stoltenberg
The alliance's former secretary general said that US allies in NATO should focus not on Donald Trump’s rhetoric but on their own actions
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Russia ready to play a role in solving problem around Iran’s enriched uranium — Lavrov
According to the Russian foreign minister, over a period in modern history, Russia was part of a process that finally led to reaching an agreement of guarantees and solving Iran’s nuclear program
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Trump laments Strait of Hormuz cannot be named after him
The US president also criticized Europe’s migration policy and said relations with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni have worsened
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Soviet marshal’s daughter blasts The Death of Stalin as ‘abominable’ mockery of history
Maria Zhukova called this film "a provocation beyond any doubt"
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SVR head calls US colonial mindset as root cause of Middle East conflict
Accoridng to Sergey Naryshkin, the West still divides countries into two categories: those that lead and those that obey, regardless of international law
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BRICS diplomats set to maintain close coordination during UN chief election — Russian MFA
According to the statement, the "interactive dialogues" with candidates for the position of secretary-general are set to begin at the United Nations General Assembly on April 21
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West's creation of military alliance with Ukraine to escalate conflict — Russian diplomat
Mikhail Glebov pointed out that the architects of this new military arrangement are aware that NATO is currently experiencing difficulties, making Ukraine’s accession unlikely
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Deceiving European public about Ukraine to trigger political ‘tsunami’ — SVR head
It will become clear to Europeans that they were deceived and forced to make significant economic sacrifices, Sergey Naryshkin noted
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European companies manufacturing drones for Ukrainian army: Defense Ministry report
The Russian Defense Ministry views the decisions by several European countries to supply drones to Ukraine as a deliberate move leading to an escalation of the military-political situation and a "creeping transformation" of those countries into Ukraine’s strategic support base
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Future UN chief must strictly adhere to charter principles — Russian MFA
Otherwise, a full restoration of the world organization’s functionality and prestige will be impossible, the statement reads
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US leader says he is reopening Hormuz Strait for Iran
According to Donald Trump, China "agreed not to send weapons to Iran"
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Inter-Parliamentary Union Assembly opens in Istanbul
Russian Federation Council Speaker Valentina Matviyenko is leading the Russian parliamentary delegation
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National Guard wipes out over 500 Ukrainian troops in border areas of central Russia
According to the report, in those areas, National Guard units have accomplished more than 8,000 combat and service-related tasks
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US not going to renew exceptions in respect of Russian, Iranian oil
According to US Secretary of Treasury Scott Bessent, the from sanctions included oil that was on the water prior to March 11
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Lavrov says he cannot understand belief in Iran’s 'destruction'
The conviction of some countries to the contrary raises serious questions, the Russian foreign minister said
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Forced evacuation announced in 23 settlements in Kharkov Region — authorities
These evacuations will impact a total of 128 children, alongside adult residents
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US Senate rejects resolution to end war with Iran
A total of 47 senators voted in favor of the document, while 52 voted against it
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Russia expects foreign tourist flow to reach 6.5 mln in 2026 — minister
According to Economic Development Minister Maxim Reshetnikov, growth in the first two months was nearly 37%
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Russian army takes new positions near Konstantinovka — expert
Earlier, Andrey Marochko said that Russian forces are advancing near Konstantinovka, despite the Ukrainian army’s fierce resistance
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Kazakhstan boosts oil supplies via CPC by 32% in Q1 2026
Oil deliveries to Germany grew by 48.4% in the reporting period
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During US-Israeli operation against Iran, one Russian woman was injured — Russian MFA
According to Alexey Klimov, "no official information about other injured Russian citizens has been received"
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Record number of Russian tourists visit Japan in March, up 26% yoy
A total of 3.62 million people visited Japan in March
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Russian, Belarusian intelligence services set to intensify joint anti-terrorism efforts
According to the agency's director, this is about protecting countries and the Union State
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Former CIA chief David Petraeus, other NATO big guns to advise Ukrainian military
The Military Expert Council ARES (Allied Reform and Expert Support) will assist in implementing institutional changes in the Ukrainian armed forces’ chain of command, support the army's transformation, and enhance its effectiveness
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EU militarization advancing 'very quickly and rapidly' — Russian foreign minister
Sergey Lavrov also emphasized that the EU is attempting to turn Serbia into a buffer zone against Russia
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Vance to remain head of US delegation in talks with Iran — CNN
US Presidential Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner will also remain on the US delegation
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Russian Security Council warns negotiations could mask planning for Iran strike
The Pentagon continues to increase US troop numbers in the region, the Russian Security Council said
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Lavrov, Saudi foreign minister discuss situation in Strait of Hormuz
The parties reaffirmed the need to end any actions that affect the Gulf countries
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Russian envoy lists EU countries which suffer most from Gulf oil shock
According to Kirill Dmitriev, Italy is highly dependent on gas ports, while Germany relies on imports and has a high demand for energy
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Russia, China can avoid dependence on US 'aggressive ventures' — Lavrov
The Russian foreign minister noted that one of the reasons behind the aggressive US-Israeli approach in the conflict against Iran is "once again, oil markets"
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Moscow condemns Estonia’s pro-Nazi sports quest Erna Raid
Erna Raid-2017 was held in Estonia on August 11-13 for the 18th time
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Yakutia issues work permits for two new forest protection air groupings
The region's aviation security system employs 848 paratrooper firefighters
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Russian deputy PM Overchuk arrives in Azerbaijan on working visit
The Russian official will participate in the events of the 24th meeting of the intergovernmental commission on economic cooperation between the Russian Federation and the Republic of Azerbaijan, which will be held on April 16
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Andreeva ousts reigning Champ Ostapenko in opener of 2026 WTA Stuttgart tournament
In the next round, Mirra Andreeva is set to play against the tournament’s qualifier Alycia Parks from the United States
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Macroeconomic indicators below expectations — Putin
The unemployment rate remains record low at the same time and totals 2,1%, the head of state noted
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Price incremental growth slowing to 0.6% in March — Bank of Russia
In the meantime, the share of ruble payments in Russian foreign trade settlements climbed to as high as 60%
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Russian troops liberate Volchanskiye Khutora community in Kharkov Region over past day
Russia’s Battlegroup North inflicted roughly 175 casualties on Ukrainian troops and destroyed an enemy armored personnel carrier in its areas of responsibility over the past day, the Defense Ministry reported
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Turkey rolls tanks close to UN buffer zone in Cyprus — agency
United Nations peacekeepers who patrol the neutral zone were subsequently reinforced, while the British military base in Dhekelia is deploying new forces to the zone of tensions
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Kiev loses up to company of soldiers during attempted counterattack near Gulyaipole — POW
The captured Ukrainian counterintelligence officer added that this mission was supposed to be completed at the end of 2025
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Germany's economy stuck in ‘valley of death,’ Saxony's minister president says
In Michael Kretschmer's view, Germany is currently in the midst of an "economic war with China and Russia," and under Donald Trump, the United States has become more foe than friend
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Frequency of bombardments near Zaporozhye nuclear power up to pre-Easter level
Yevgeniya Yashina, the plant’s communications director, reassured that the situation at the facility remains fully under control
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Russian stocks close in the green on Wednesday
The ruble-denominated MOEX Index increased by 0.55%, the dollar-denominated RTS Index gained 1.37%
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Share of ruble payments in foreign trade reaches record 60% in February — Bank of Russia
The share of currencies of unfriendly countries in Russia’s foreign trade payments fell to 13.1%
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Moldovan authorities pressuring Transnistria, avoiding negotiations — Russian diplomat
Airat Abdullin emphasized that the Moldovan authorities are blocking conflict resolution talks in the 'five plus two' format
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Baltic skies are being used to tailor region to NATO objectives — expert
Ruslan Pankratov explained that, militarily, this zone functions as a testing ground for air defense systems, electronic warfare, and reconnaissance technologies
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US only hindering dialogue with Iran through its embargo — expert
Arab Center Washington DC Executive Director Khalil Jahshan opined that the sweeping maritime blockade of Iranian ports in the PersianGulf by the US military reflects the failure of international mediation efforts taking place in Islamabad
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Russia to showcase newest Kalashnikov assault rifles at Malaysia expo
Russia’s arms exporter will offer a wide range of equipment for special operations forces
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US government debt to reach 142.1% of GDP — IMF
The US national debt has recently crossed the level of $39 trillion
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Xi Jinping and Lavrov hold meeting in Beijing
Xi Jinping and Sergey Lavrov are meeting as part of the Russian foreign minister’s visit to China
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Annual inflation reach 5.86% from April 7 to 13 — Economy Ministry
The price growth rates dropped to 0.03% for foods
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Container ship enters Iranian port of Larak, bypassing US blockade
According to TASS calculations, 16 ships passed through the Strait of Hormuz on April 14
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Development of Russia’s new-generation ICBM to begin in 2023-2024 — source
Solid-fuel Kedr ICBMs are to replace Yars systems at the turn of 2030
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Second Iranian vessel crosses Strait of Hormuz amid US naval blockade — agency
According to the report, the vessel is heading towards the port of Imam Khomeini
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Volchanskiye Khutora was staging ground for Ukrainian troops — Russian security sources
According to the report, enemy troops, including reconnaissance units and special forces battalions of the Main Intelligence Directorate, National Guard, territorial defense, marines, and border guard detachments, were stationed in the village at various times
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Artillery crews of Russia’s Battlegroup West destroy Ukrainian ammunition depot
According to the Defense Ministry, a drone team helped spot Ukrainian troops moving among civilian buildings
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No setbacks for Russian in-demand weapons production in 2025 — prosecutor
Anatoly Razinkin said that priority issues included pricing for defense products and the use of budget funds allocated for these purposes by enterprises
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Russian, Belarusian intel services discuss prospects for mutual cooperation development
The statement was issued following the 25th joint meeting of the boards of Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service and the State Security Committee of Belarus earlier in the day in Russia’s westernmost Kaliningrad Region
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Pentagon prepares for possible operation in Cuba — media
According to the newspaper, preparations are underway in case US President Donald Trump orders an invasion of the island nation
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78.03% Russians support constitutional amendments - CEC after counting 99% of ballots
According to the CEC, as many as 21.16% of votes were against
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Restoring Druzhba pipeline's operation priority for Slovak cabinet — Fico
The Slovak prime minister expressed hope that Slovakia, together with Hungary, would continue to press for the speedy resumption of oil supplies via this route
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Ruble’s real effective exchange rate down 3.7% in March — Central Bank
In annual terms year-to-date the ruble’s real effective exchange rate decreased by 1.7%
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Moldova to officially leave CIS in April 2027, notification already sent to Minsk — MFA
The withdrawal process is completed 12 months after the CIS Executive Committee is notified
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Russia's Komi governor, his entourage arrest sends Thou Shalt Not Steal warning to elites
The arrest of the Komi Republic’s governor, Vyacheslav Gaizer, and more than a dozen other senior local officials on charges of fraud and organized crime sounds an explicit message to the elites
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US embassy in Russia to reduce staff to 120 people from August 1
In April, Washington expelled 10 Russian diplomats, claiming they had ties with Russian intelligence services
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Belarus introduces fines for promoting homosexual relationships, gender reassignment
The law also strengthens crime prevention efforts among adolescents
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Rosstat records zero weekly inflation in Russia
Consumer prices in Russia have grown by 0.17% since the beginning of April, and by 3.15% year-to-date
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Roscosmos, Energia space firm ink deal on conceptual design of new orbital outpost
The work on the conceptual designing of a future Russian orbital station will include two stages
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Israel, US have identical goals in Iran, Israel ready for any scenario — Netanyahu
Benjamin Netanyahu also emphasized that the Israeli side is ready for any scenario
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Ukrainian troops set up shop in schools, kindergartens in Kherson for cover — governor
Vladimir Saldo added that the Ukrainian forces are trying to displace the civilian population
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US coalition's drone flies too close to Russian plane in Syria — top brass
Russian pilot demonstrated high professionalism and took timely measures to prevent a collision
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Bank of Russia sets dollar rate at 75.23 rubles for April 16
The official yuan rate was reduced by 5.76 kopecks to 11.03 rubles
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Sixteen ships pass through Strait of Hormuz on April 14, setting record since early March
According to the data from maritime traffic monitoring systems, most of the ships were heading toward the Gulf of Oman over the past 24 hours
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Magyar's remarks on energy supplies from Russia cause tensions in Kiev — media
Experts express skepticism that Ukrainian authorities will agree to resume operations of the Druzhba oil pipeline, even as a foundation for dialogue with Peter Magyar
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Russia’s exporter ready to supply Malaysian army with most advanced weaponry
Rosoboronexport is proud to present Russian defense products in Malaysia, with which the country enjoys strong economic, cultural, scientific, and technical ties
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Ten vessels trying to break through naval blockade of Iran turned around by US military
The US Central Command said that zero ships have broken through since the start blockade
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Russia to continue oil supplies to Cuba — Lavrov
China will also continue to participate in such assistance, the Russian foreign minister noted
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Trump could actually seize Greenland amid Europe's decline — expert
Jin Canrong said the capture of Greenland is important to the US president because of the island's strategic location and rich natural resources
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Merz is drawing Germany deeper into conflict in Ukraine — Bundestag member
Gerold Otten emphasized that instead of pushing for the deployment of Ukrainian defense companies in Germany or encouraging young Ukrainians to fight on the front lines, German politicians should prioritize diplomacy
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Russia remains reliable energy supplier for partner countries — Kremlin
The global economy will experience consequences of war in the Middle East during a long period of time, including in terms of the oil market and delivery of goods, Dmitry Peskov stressed
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Russian shipbuilders to convert large anti-submarine warship into frigate by 2025
The upgrade of the Admiral Vinogradov is expected to begin in 2021, according to a source in the defense industry
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Russian MP warns of nuclear proliferation risk if Israel uses nukes against Iran
Alexey Pushkov noted that the question of whether Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will use nuclear weapons in Iran has been actively discussed on American television in recent days
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