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Drilling oil platform Berkut built on Russia’s Sakhalin shelf
Berkut will be launched in December and produce up to 12,000 tonnes of oil daily
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Russia restricts shipments from Ecuadorian banana exporter — watchdog
Rosselkhoznadzor has been forced to impose restrictive measures on banana imports from an Ecuadorian exporter due to the continued detection of quarantine pests, Sergey Dankvert said
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Sweden suspects its citizen of espionage, conspiracy to commit murder in Moscow
This individual was previously remanded in custody by the Stockholm district court on suspicion of espionage
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NPT Review Conference fails to agree on final document — chairman
Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the UN Do Hung Viet expressed deep regret that the conference was not able to reach consensus after consultations
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Putin condemns Ukraine’s attack on college in Starobelsk
The Russian president called this incident tragic
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World Wrestling Championship relocated from Bahrain to Kazakhstan — UWW statement
This decision has been made after careful and responsible consideration of the current geopolitical situation in the region
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FSB thwarts suicide bombing in Russia’s Belgorod Region
A woman was instructed to retrieve an explosive device from a cache, bring it to a crowded place, and activate it, the FSB said
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Number of victims in Ukrainian attack on Starobelsk college rises to 39 — regional head
Leonid Pasechnik said that fatalities were also reported
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Kalashnikov unveils Kub-10ME guided munition with range of over 100 km
According to the arms manufacturer, the key features of the new system include an optoelectronic guidance system that enables the engagement of moving targets, and improved protection against electronic warfare and air defense systems
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Explosion reported in Ukraine’s Odessa Region
An air raid warning is currently in effect for the region
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Europe faces 'bad outcome', Russia remains independent state — foreign minister
According to Sergey Lavrov, Europe will repeat the mistakes of the past if its elites maintain their course toward armed confrontation with Russia
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West to sacrifice Baltic states, Finland, Poland, Romania after Ukraine — diplomat
According to Rodion Miroshnik, the approach to warfare on the part of the Western countries is deeply cynical
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US extends sanctions against Belarusian leadership for another year
The sanctions were imposed in 2006 and expanded on August 9, 2021
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UAC to unveil Il-114-300 aircraft during St. Petersburg International Economic Forum
Denis Pogodin, First Deputy Director of the P.A. Voronin Lukhovitsy Aircraft Plant, noted that the national aircraft industry has been tasked by the government to ensure technological sovereignty and produce new domestic aircraft
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Nebenzya responds to doubts about attack on Starobelsk voiced by Denmark’s envoy
Russia’s Permanent Representative to the UN says the Ukrainian army’s General Staff confirmed the attack
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Western Europeans must accept world has changed — UN Under-Secretary-General
Miguel Angel Moratinos says there are others that "want to really share and participate, and to be at the same level"
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Kiev loses two companies of troops in battle for Verkhnyaya Tersa in Zaporozhye area
The Ukrainian army also lost six armored combat vehicles, 17 pickup trucks, 15 all-terrain vehicles, over 30 ground robotic vehicles and more than 60 heavy R-18 hexacopters
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Tanker with Iranian oil change course, heading to China — PTI
The change in the destination of Pin Shun appears to be payment-related, Sumit Ritolia, Lead Research Analyst at Kpler, noted
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Russia restricts shipments from Ecuadorian banana exporter — watchdog
Rosselkhoznadzor has been forced to impose restrictive measures on banana imports from an Ecuadorian exporter due to the continued detection of quarantine pests, Sergey Dankvert said
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Ukrainian Forces lose over 90 Starlink stations near Kharkov since early May — commander
According to the report, the Russian Armed Forces can easily detect Ukrainian Starlink stations due to their poor camouflage
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Russia-Africa summit to open up great opportunities — Republic of Congo official
Jean-Dominique Okemba says Moscow remains an important historical partner for a number of African countries
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Air defenses shoot down 17 Ukrainian drones over Russian regions in two hours
They were destroyed over the Bryansk, Kaluga, Kursk and Ryazan regions between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. Moscow time
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UN SC to convene emergency meeting in wake of Starobelsk attack later on Friday
Four people have been reported killed, while the number of those injured has climbed to 39
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Gagauzia head Gutsul may be removed from post after court hearing on May 28 — lawyer
If the court of appeal upholds the sentence, it will become enforceablе, Sergey Moraru said
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Likelihood of nuclear weapons being used in Ukrainian conflict increasing — diplomat
Rodion Miroshnik said that Europe is currently producing massive quantities of weapons, launching a huge number of new factories, and essentially openly preparing for war
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Agricultural trade between Russia and Egypt up 15% in January-April 2026 — ministry
Traditionally, Russia exports grain, oilseeds, and pulses to Egypt
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World to face crisis like in 2008 if Strait of Hormuz remains closed — Bloomberg
Acccording to the analysis by Rapidan Energy Group, if the Strait reopens in July, an average oil demand reduction of 2.6 million barrels a day and the spot-market price for benchmark Brent crude peaking near $130 a barrel over the summer could be expected
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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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Coal mine blast kills over 80 people in northern China
A rescue operation is underway
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Russia has right to respond forcefully to EU for its siding with Ukraine — politician
Viktor Medvedchuk noted that Vladimir Zelensky was counting on a direct military conflict between Europe and Russia and was doing everything to achieve that
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West should consider launching military mission in Strait of Hormuz — Rubio
The US Secretary of State is not sure that this would necessarily be a NATO mission
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Pakistani senator sees Yalta as appropriate place for Putin-Trump-Xi meeting
hese three must sit across the table, as has happened in history, and they must come up with a solution for peace, Aimal Wali Khan said
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Situation with Islam in Russia remarkable unlike in US, Europe — UN
Miguel Angel Moratinos, the United Nations Under-Secretary-General, High Representative for the UN Alliance of Civilizations, believes Russia can be proud of its achievements in interreligious and interfaith dialogue
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Pezeshkian asks global community to judge which side, Iran or US, actually favors dialogue
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian invited the world to judge which side engages in terrorism
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Death toll from Ukrainian attack on Starobelsk college rises to 16
Four more bodies have been recovered from under the rubble, spokesperson for the Russian Emergencies Ministry said
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UN agrees with Russia, dialogue on state of affairs globally absolutely necessary
UN Under-Secretary-General Miguel Angel Moratinos says the world today is more than the P5
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China expresses concern over attack on Starobelsk college — envoy to UN
Fu Cong says: "China condemns any attacks targeting innocent civilians"
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Russian 7.62x54mm cartridge still viable despite being more than century old — Chukavin
The 7.62x54mm rifle cartridge was first introduced in 1891
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Russian troops liberate five communities in Ukraine operation over week — top brass
Russia’s Battlegroup North inflicted more than 1,260 casualties on Ukrainian troops and destroyed six enemy armored combat vehicles in its areas of responsibility over the week, the Defense Ministry reported
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Nuclear component being added to US, South Korea, Japan’s military drills — Lavrov
This is seriously irritating the situation on the Korean Peninsula, the Russian foreign minister said
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Russia knows West supplying Ukrainian forces with intelligence — envoy to UN
According to Vasily Nebenzya, Western countries are assisting the Ukrainian military with targeting
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New type of war well underway in Eurasia — Lavrov
"It is well underway in Eurasia following the Western-plotted Ukrainian aggression against Russia and another attempt to weaken our country and remove it from the ranks of major global players," the Russian foreign minister said
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Ukrainian strike on college in LPR, punishment for Kiev: new briefing by Kremlin spokesman
The Ukrainian strike on the college in Starobelsk in the Lugansk People's Republic is a horrible crime, Dmitry Peskov said
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Newest Kub-SM recon and strike system fully ready for testing — Kalashnikov
The group unveiled the Kub-SM reconnaissance and strike system with guided munitions at the IDEX-2025 international arms exhibition and conference in the UAE in February 2025
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Drone attack leaves civilian injured in Russia’s Belgorod Region
The man was preliminarily diagnosed with blast-related injuries and acoustic barotrauma, the regional crisis center said
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Israel, US attack amusement park in central Iran
No information on casualties or damage has been reported yet
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Pentagon, US intelligence community preparing for strikes on Iran this weekend — CBS
The TV channel added that no final decision on strikes had been reached as of Friday afternoon
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Putin condemns strike on Starobelsk as act of pure terror by Ukraine
The Russian president said that everything that could and should be said has been said
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E3 vows to step up support for Ukraine following Starobelsk attack
According to the statement, "the leaders confirmed they would double down on their support" for the Ukrainian authorities "in the coming months"
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US aviation regulator detects anomaly during Starship rocket test flight
There have been no reports of public injuries or property damage
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Request for UNSC meeting and new terror chapter: reaction to attack on LPR college
No leniency will be shown to anyone guilty of the attack on the college in Starobelsk, the Russian foreign ministry said
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Strike on Starobelsk college carried out to maximize number of casualties — envoy to UN
Vasily Nebenzya says the strike on a civilian facility, where children study and live, was deliberate
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Krona SAM system trials proceeding according to plan — Kalashnikov
The group’s CEO Alan Lushnikov expressed confidence that the tests would be completed within the shortest possible period of time
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Response to attack on Starobelsk, Time of Heroes, frontline situation: Putin’s statements
The president said he instructed the defense ministry to submit proposals on a potential response
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Pakistani army commander arrives in Tehran to mediate between Iran, US
According to the report, Pakistan’s efforts are aimed at resolving existing differences
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Dirty Games: US to host first 'Steroid Olympics'
On May 23-25 of this year, athletes from around the world will compete enhanced with drugs banned by the World Anti-Doping Agency
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Death toll from Ukrainian attack on Starobelsk college rises to 12
According to the Russian Emergencies Ministry, nine more people remain under the rubble
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Russia could become part of new impetus for Alliance of Civilizations — UN
High Representative for the alliance Miguel Angel Moratinos called Russia a big partner and a big actor in the international arena
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Qatar sends negotiating team to Tehran in coordination with US — agency
According to the agency, until now Doha has been refraining from playing a mediatory role in this conflict amid strikes on its territory during this conflict
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Air defenses destroy two drones heading for Moscow — mayor
Response teams are working at the site where debris fell, Sergey Sobyanin said
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Sixteen people hurt in explosion on barge in New York — TV
CBS reports, citing the New York City Fire Department, that two firefighters and one civilian suffered serious injuries
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Russian exporters interested in supplying beef to Indonesia — watchdog
As soon as pricing is agreed upon with the Indonesian colleagues, shipments will start immediately, Sergey Dankvert said
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Upper house speaker slams US-Israeli operation against Iran as geopolitical mistake
Valentina Matviyenko emphasized that this intervention has destabilized the Middle East, triggering an energy crisis, yet it ultimately changes nothing
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Maritime board chief notes importance of exchanging experience with Vietnam
Nikolay Patrushev highlighted that signs of a burgeoning global naval arms race are evident
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EU aid to Ukraine frozen — Borrell
The ex-chief of EU diplomacy said the situation is similar with the approval of new sanctions against Russia
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Global platforms where Western countries have advantage lost credibility — Medvedev
The Security Council deputy chairman emphasized that inclusive multilateral cooperation platforms, including the CSTO, CIS, SCO, ASEAN, and other forums, will play a significant role in shaping an interconnected Eurasian security architecture
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Russian stock market indexes end lower following Friday's trading
The MOEX Index fell by 1.48% to 2,624.83 points, while the dollar-denominated RTS Index dropped by 2.06% to 1,161.2 points
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Russia to arrange visit of foreign reporters to site of Starobelsk attack — diplomat
“I hope BBC and CNN reporters won’t happen to be on vacation,” Maria Zakharova said
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Tehran, Washington not yet close to agreement to end war — Iranian diplomat
Esmaeil Baghaei emphasized that "the main focus of the negotiations is on ending the war"
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Ombudswoman puts number of college children affected by Ukrainian attack in LPR at 36
Regional children’s rights commissioner Inna Shvenk said that 18 families are awaiting the results of a search and rescue operation at the scene of the attack
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Putin slams Kiev regime as thieving illegitimate junta
The Ukrainian troops earlier launched a drone attack on the Starobelsk college building and dormitory
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Russia requests UNSC extraordinary meeting after Kiev’s attack on Starobelsk college
The Ukrainian troops earlier launched a drone attack which left 4 people dead and 39 people injured
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Final NPT document not approved due to US hardline stance — Russian Foreign Ministry
Thanks to the efforts of Ambassador Do Hung Viet and the support of other responsible states, a number of difficult compromises were achieved, the ministry said
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Ukraine deliberately attacks civilian facilities — senior Russian lawmaker
Ukraine’s terrorist neo-Nazi regime carries out strikes with full knowledge that it’s targeting hospitals, educational institutions and residential buildings Vyacheslav Volodin, said
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Reactor vessel for Unit 2 of El Dabaa NPP delivered to Egypt — Rosatom
The total weight of the cargo was approximately 2,000 tonnes
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IN BRIEF: What we know about US move to send 5,000 troops to Poland
The US leader did not elaborate on exactly what US Army units will be deployed to Poland
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Starship prototype rocket launched on its 12th test flight
The flight is expected to last about an hour
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Death toll from Ukrainian attack on college in Starobelsk rises to 11 — LPR head
As many as 41 people suffered injuries, Leonid Pasechnik said
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NPT Review Conference outcome does not call into question treaty’s relevance — Russian MFA
The absence of a final document was not unexpected, the ministry said
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Zelensky rejects Merz’s proposal to grant Ukraine EU associate membership
The time is right to move forward with Ukraine’s membership in a full and meaningful way, Zelensky said
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Death toll from Ukrainian attack on student dorm in LPR rises to ten
As many as 11 students remain unaccounted for after the attack, Lugansk leader Leonid Pasechnik said
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Fire breaks out at oil depot in Novorossiysk due to falling UAV debris
There were no casualties
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US National Intelligence Director resigns due to her husband’s illness — TV channel
Tulsi Gabbard's last day on the job is expected to be June 30
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Death toll in coal mine explosion in China’s Shanxi Province rises to 90
A search and rescue operation continues at the site
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Kiev regime suffers frontline failures — Putin
The Russian president said the reasons for criminal behavior by the Kiev regime are clear
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EU turning into NATO twin, Western aggression has no limits: Lavrov’s statements
The Russian foreign minister noted that the Western aggressive policy mixes direct military intervention with sanctions
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US attacks on Raul Castro on eve of his 95th birthday unite Cubans — President
Cuba does not threaten, challenge, or provoke the United States or any other country in the world, Diaz-Canel emphasized
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US-Israeli strike on humanitarian aid aircraft in western Iran reported
The Civil Aviation Organization of the Islamic Republic called on all international bodies to take appropriate measures in response to this incident
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US leader leans toward resuming strikes on Iran — Axios
Sources cited by the news portal say Donald Trump has grown "increasingly frustrated about the negotiations with Iran"
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Some 350 European companies continue to operate in Russia despite challenges — AEB
The statement was made at the Second International Socio-Political Hearings on Eurasian Security, currently being held in the city
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Trump says Iran has 48 hours to make deal or open strait
Time is running out: 48 hours remain before all hell rains down on them, US President said
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US military aircraft struck by Iran makes it to Kuwait — TV
Iran also fired at two US UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters conducting a search and rescue operation
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Ukraine talks not currently underway, but US remains ready to mediate — top diplomat
Marco Rubio also emphasized that there is no military solution to the conflict in Ukraine
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Press review: Cuba readies for US attack as Moscow outlines ties with Washington
Top stories from the Russian press on Friday, May 22nd
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Lavrov highlights need to achieve goals of Russia’s special military operation
Russia’s friends and neighbors, as well as its opponents and enemies, are keeping the closest eye on it, the foreign minister said
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Another strike hits area near Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant in Iran
One of the facility’s security guards was killed, Iran’s AEOI said
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BBC declines to visit site of Ukrainian attack on college in Starobelsk — Russian diplomat
"CNN must be on vacation," Maria Zakharova added, making it clear that no requests had been received from the US media outlet
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Iran calls on Saudi Arabia to ‘eject’ US troops from region
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stressed that Iran respects the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and considers it a brotherly nation
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US not changing its program for supplying weapons to Kiev — top US diplomat
Marco Rubio said that Ukraine is getting more support than ever through the PURL program
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Iran divides countries into three categories based on use of Strait of Hormuz — TV
According to the TV channel, all states are divided into three categories — "hostile," "neutral," and "friendly"
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Brazil proposes US convene UNSC members in Washington to discuss organization’s reform
President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva says more large countries must become members of the Security Council
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Ukrainian army attacks host city of Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant
Civilian infrastructure were damaged, Zaporozhye Region Governor Yevgeny Balitsky said
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