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Russia’s IT holding IBS Grp’s revenue rises 4% to $904 million
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Gazprom delivering 42.1 mln cubic meters of gas to Europe through Ukraine via Sudzha
The volume also stood at 42.4 mln cubic meters on May 11
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UK announces expulsion of Russian defense attache, new diplomatic visa restrictions
According to Home Secretary James Cleverly, this is a message to Moscow in response to its actions allegedly aimed at undermining British assistance to Ukraine
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FACTBOX: Key facts and figures about Russia’s Victory Day
Festive processions, gatherings, assemblies and reception ceremonies are held across Russia on May 9 to honor veterans of the 1941-1945 Great Patriotic War
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Mercenaries’ flow to Ukraine declining — Business Insider
A half of coming mercenaries now is from Latin America, Carl Larson, a US veteran that participated in hostilities in Ukraine in summer 2022
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Russian ombudswoman urges world to denounce terrorism in wake of Belgorod attack
Tatyana Moskalkova also said she had asked her counterpart in the Russian borderline region of Belgorod to give necessary assistance to those affected as she wished soonest recovery to people injured in the attack
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Top British diplomat concerned about potential Russian advance in Kharkov Region
The West expects the Ukrainian army to be able to stand its ground this year
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Israel launches operation to destroy Hezbollah tunnels — army
Israel’s Defense Forces have launched Operation Northern Shield to expose and destroy tunnels, built by the Lebanese Shiite militant group Hezbollah
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West attempted to disrupt Aeroflot flights to Mauritius — Russian Ambassador
The Western countries "stoop to nothing" in order to prevent other countries from developing relations with Russia, Konstantin Klimovsky said
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Death toll in partial building collapse in Belgorod climbs to 11
Earlier reports said 10 people were missing and being searched for as a section of the building collapsed following a Ukrainian attack
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Kiev describes situation in Volchansk as extremely challenging
According to Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky, "fierce fighting" is taking place in the Kharkov Region
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Russian military fights Nazi followers in special military operation — Shoigu
He stressed that during the war, the qualities of a multinational people were revealed — its strength and fortitude, incredible mutual support, and a commitment to fight for the ideas of justice and humanism
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Swiss singer wins Eurovision 2024 contest
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Russia’s cutting-edge weaponry capable of ‘blinding’ enemy's army
TASS outlines domestic electronic warfare systems
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Kiev tried to kill Chief of Russia’s General Staff Gerasimov, The New York Times says
According to the daily, Kiev allegedly launched the attack when Gerasimov was on the front line
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Russian National Guard uncovers nationalists’ weapons in Kharkov, Zaporozhye Regions
It was noted that during clashes in one of the communities in the Zaporozhye Region, Russian National Guard senior lieutenant N. Perkov eliminated two nationalists from the adversary’s sabotage and reconnaissance group
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Gerasimov to continue his duties as chief of Russian General Staff — Kremlin spokesman
"The military component has always been a prerogative of the Chief of General Staff, and he will continue his duties. In this sense, no changes are expected at this point," Dmitry Peskov said
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Putin hears reports on `barbaric’ attack at Belgorod, gives all instructions — Kremlin
"All necessary instructions have been given," Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said as he condemned the latest missile attack on Belgorod as barbaric
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Trump sees Biden willing to stop all aid to Israel soon
Earlier, former US President said that the Democratic Party actually hates Israel
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Tucker Carlson reports on death of American reporter in Ukrainian custody
Gonzalo Lira was in prison because of criticism of the governments of Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky and US President Joe Biden, the TV presenter said
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Lithuania to hold presidential election, citizenship referendum
Eight candidates are running for presidency
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Ukrainian army loses up to 160 troops in Battlegroup East responsibility zone
The military agency added that Ukrainian losses included two armored fighting vehicles, five motor vehicles, a Grad multiple launch rocket system combat vehicle, a self-propelled artillery system and three howitzers
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Multiple deaths, at least 20 wounded in Ukraine’s shelling of Belgorod
At least eight people were reported to have been killed and 20 - wounded, including two children
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Gazprom delivering 42.1 mln cubic meters of gas to Europe through Ukraine via Sudzha
The volume also stood at 42.4 mln cubic meters on May 11
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Battlegroup North liberates four settlements in Kharkov Region in past day
Russian air defenses also downed a Ukrainian MiG-29 fighter jet
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Ukrainians actively using British weapons to strike Russian regions, diplomat says
"According to the English themselves, since 2022, London has already donated around 7.1 bln pounds for Ukraine’s defense purposes," Sergey Belyaev said
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US seeking to throw Balts, Poles, Germans, French ‘into fire of war’ — Medvedchuk
"They are clearing the way for this, since the Ukrainians are running out while the scheme of turning their deaths into America’s profits is waiting for new victims," leader of the Other Ukraine movement said
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Ceasefire in Gaza to occur after hostages release — Biden
"There would be a cease fire tomorrow if Hamas would release the hostages," US President said
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Macron denies death of French troops in Ukraine out of fear of protests — SVR head
According to Sergey Naryshkin, the French Army is "visibly concerned" over the growing number of French citizens killed in Ukraine
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US veteran calls Washington’s decision to drop Elbe Day celebrations with Russia ‘dumb’
That was the last good link that we had, Frank Cohn said
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Putin proposes Belousov as Shoigu's replacement: what is known about cabinet reshuffle
Other heads of security ministries and services, as well as Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, will retain their posts in the government
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China vows decisive response to US move to deploy intermediate missiles in Asia-Pacific
The Chinese Defense Ministry spokesperson stressed that "US steps are posing a major threat to security and stability of regional players"
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Europeans go for broke seeing risk of collapse for Kiev in special op situation — Kremlin
According to Peskov, currently, "the moment is crucial."
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New US arms shipment to Ukraine a reaction to Russia’s success at frontline — envoy
Anatoly Antonov also castigated the US administration for shrugging off responsibility for Ukrainian attacks at civilian facilities in Russia with the use of weapons being supplied from the United States
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Kharkov Region’s authorities continue evacuation of civilians
A total of 1,377 local residents have been evacuated from the Chuguyevsky District, 2,097 form the Kharkovsky District, and another 29 from the Bogodukhovsky Sky District
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New Russian combat equipment in 2024
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Russia-Japan trade turnover falls by 45.3% in 2023
The key cause for the fall in trade turnover between the two countries was the Japanese side's restrictive measures implemented in light of the situation in Ukraine
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Russia urges OSCE to condemn Ukraine's criminal attack on Belgorod — mission
Russia’s mission to the OSCE said that "there should be no double standards or political filters at the OSCE when it comes to obviously brutal violations of international humanitarian law by the Kiev regime"
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Minors as young as nine lured into Navalny’s illegal demonstrations, says ombudsperson
Unauthorized protests backing detained Russian blogger Alexey Navalny were held in Moscow and other major Russian cities on January 23
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Putin relieves Russian Security Council Secretary Nikolay Patrushev of duty
The announcement about Nikolay Patrushev’s new post will be made shortly, Russian Presidential Press Secretary Dmitry Peskov said
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Those complicit in terrorist attacks on Russian territory to be inevitably punished — MFA
On May 11, the day of the anniversary of the DPR, Ukrainian neo-Nazis fired US-made HIMARS missiles at the city of Donetsk, Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova reminded
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Press review: Vladimir Putin sworn in for fifth term and EU, Ukraine talk arms deal
Top stories from the Russian press on Wednesday, May 8th
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Egypt decides to join South Africa’s UN court case against Israel
Egypt called on the Jewish state to "implement the ICJ’s provisional measures ordering Israel to ensure the entry of enough humanitarian aid to meet the needs of Palestinians in the Gaza Strip"
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Russia offers China various 'green' projects, including carbon units trading
According to Alexander Novak, Russia increased coal supplies to China to more than 64 mln tons in 2022 and supplies are also rising this year
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Russia’s new Security Council secretary to assume senior posts in other bodies
Dmitry Peskov said that the new structure of the Russian executive branch places the Federal Service for Military-Technical Cooperation, previously under control of the Russian Defense Ministry, under direct subordination of the Russian presiden
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Russia’s Dnepr group repels counterattack by 118th brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces
Over the week, units of the Dnepr group of troops defeated the manpower and equipment of three brigades of the Armed Forces of Ukraine
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Woman killed, 29 more wounded in Ukrainian shelling of Belgorod
The Ukrainian armed forces have shelled Russia’s borderline city of Belgorod, as a result, 49 apartments in 22 apartment buildings, four commercial facilities have been damaged, as well as glazing in two hospitals
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At least 11 Belgorod residents killed in Ukrainian shelling attacks in past day
According to Belgorod Region Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov, 25 people have been injured in the city over the past 24 hours, of whom three have been taken to hospital
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Zelensky's presidential powers to expire May 21 — Ukrainian legislator
Alexander Dubinsky argues that the only situation where the president can continue to fulfill his duties after the expiration of his term is the period until the president-elected takes office
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Formidable Sarmat: Satan’s successor that can pierce any defense
TASS’ military analyst fills us in on one of the greatest secrets of Russia’s defense industry
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Lawmakers support all candidates to Russia’s new government — first deputy speaker
In Zhukov’s words, the candidates "demonstrated their competence, as well as clear understanding of their duties in the government"
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Kiev troops shell Kherson Region’s Skadovsk, casualties reported — governor
The Vladimir Saldo added that power and water supplies were disrupted in some parts of the city
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Relations with Russia are really important for Israel — Ambassador to Moscow
Dialogue between Israel and Russia is important, including on those topics where the parties "absolutely disagree," Simona Halperin said
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FSB declassifies archival evidence on Nazi executions of Poles, Katyn case
There are many accounts of interrogations of Poles who served with the Germans in the Smolensk Region, forensic expert of the Budapest City Royal Court, Imre Szecsody, and other key figures involved
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Over 100 countries to participate in 2024 Games of the Future in Russia — sports official
The inaugural cybersport Games of the Future will be hosted by the Russian city of Kazan between February 21 and March 3, 2024
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ISS orbit not to be adjusted over solar flares, subsequent geomagnetic storm
The Institute of Applied Geophysics told TASS that the geomagnetic storm on Earth has intensified from the G3 (strong) to G4 (severe) level
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Putin approves structure of new government
According to his decree, the distribution of authority between deputy prime ministers has changed
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Some countries reevaluating reliance on dollar over national security concerns — IMF
Meanwhile, "despite increased geopolitical risks, the latest data show that the US dollar remains dominant," Gita Gopinath noted
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Russia’s ice cream production rises by 12% to 110 mln kg in Q1
In comparison with the previous quarter, when 66 mln kilograms were produced, the production of ice cream for January-March 2024 increased by 66%
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Section of high-rise residential building collapses in Belgorod
Five people suffered injuries
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Hungary views China as pillar of multipolar world — Orban
Hungarian prime minister recalled that Hungary has always adhered to the ‘one China’ principle
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Europe facing 'triple existential risk,' Macron warns
According to the French leader, "a new geopolitical, economic and societal paradigm for Europe" is needed to address these challenges
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Protest against foreign agent bill underway in Tbilisi
The demonstration organized by the opposition started at 7:00 p.m. local time from three downtown locations places, namely First Republic Square near the Georgian parliament
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Russia's Digital Ministry plans 5G pilot launch with local base stations in 2025
In January 2023, Russian telecom operators entered into forward contracts with Russian manufacturers of base stations for communication networks for over $1.32 bln
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Three people dead in bus crash in St. Petersburg, nine rescued, four — in clinical death
The Ministry of Emergency Situations added that diving rescue work has been finished at the accident site
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Russia knows how to deal with Ukrainian drones — Putin
The Russian leader noted that those tasks that until recently were solved exclusively with the help of aviation systems are now being solved with small means, but with great effect
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China ready to make car models meeting Russian market’s demand — envoy
Beijing expects Chinese car producers to uphold the image of their brands, Zhang Hanhui added
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Mauritius working on Mir system introduction — Russian Ambassador
Mir cards are now accepted in nine countries but operations of the system are limited in six of them
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Russia’s defense minister to use droptop Aurus car during VE Day parade in Moscow
The cars are now undergoing final trials during the parade rehearsals
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Xi Jinping arrives in Serbia on his first visit in eight years
Chinese President began his visit on the day marking the anniversary of the bombing of the Chinese embassy in Belgrade by NATO aircraft
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Putin nominates Boris Kovalchuk as head of Accounts Chamber
The nomination is yet to be approved by the Federation Council
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Aeroflot may start year-round flights to Mauritius — Russian Ambassador
Aeroflot will resume flights to Mauritius in October - November 2024, Konstantin Klimovsky told TASS in an interview
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Nine Russian canoeists cleared for 2024 Olympics qualifiers in Hungary’s Szeged
The International Olympic Committee Executive Board convened for a meeting at the Olympic House in Lausanne, Switzerland, on March 19-20 and following the opening day it decided to bar athletes from Russia and Belarus from taking part in the Parade of Athletes and also exclude them from the 2024 Olympics overall medal standings
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Iraq, Kazakhstan to compensate for over-produced oil volumes by year-end
Iraq and Kazakhstan were to submit their detailed compensation plans to the OPEC Secretariat by April 30, 2024
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Several explosions heard in Belgorod after civil defense sirens start to wail again
Rescuers clearing the rubble of a partially collapsed ten-storey building in the city had to once again pause the rescue and recovery effort and take cover in a nearby shelter
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Russia’s 6th-generation fighter jet to get lasers capable of burning missile homing heads
In addition to electromagnetic guns, the Russian sixth-generation fighter jet will also get guided electronic munitions
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Fans banned from bringing Russian flags to IIHF World Championship matches
The tournament is taking place in the Czech Republic on May 10-26
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Expert sees conflict between Russia, NATO in Arctic in `next couple of years’
Russian military expert said that "given how the situation has been evolving of late, the high intensity and escalation of tensions, that [conflict] may occur there in the next three to three years"
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Russia to restore peace in Donbass regardless of Zelensky’s attempts — MFA
Russia will bring back the long-awaited peace and will solve the most complex tasks, Maria Zakharova said
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