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Hungary asks Gazprom for more gas in underground facilities
Pumping into European gas storage facilities in the summer period could resolve the problem of Ukraine’s possible tapping into transit supplies, minister Alexander Novak believes
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Trade turnover between Russia, ASEAN up 60% over last decade
Yury Ushakov said that it amounted to about $22 bln
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Anniversary Russia-ASEAN summit with Putin's participation begins in Kazan
Invitations were sent to 14 delegations
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IN BRIEF: What we know about Tu-22M3 aircraft training flight that went wrong in Siberia
Four crew members are receiving treatment at the hospital, Governor of the Irkutsk Region Igor Kobzev said
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Iran to hit more targets if US attacks Kharg Island — ambassador
Tehran’s Ambassador to Zimbabwe Amir Hossein Hosseini also expressed hope that the conflict would be resolved diplomatically
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Battle-scene fragments of Sevastopol Panorama survive after Ukrainian attack
The best-preserved sections depict the Defensive Tower on Malakhov Kurgan and the fortifications on the right flank of the Senyavin Battery, the Sevastopol Defense Museum reported
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UK investigates reports of Russian frigate firing off warning shots in English Channel
According to the BBC, the incident allegedly occurred on June 16 about 20 nautical miles south of the Isle of Wight
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Yacht that caused incident with Russian frigate was sailing from Britain to France
The yacht departed at 4:15 a.m. GMT from Lymington Bay in Hampshire County in southwest England
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Russia, ASEAN establish fruitful dialogue — Kremlin aide
"Specific agencies and entities are successfully interacting with each other," Yury Ushakov said
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Russia does not count on UN's mediating role in Ukrainian issue — Foreign Ministry
Deputy Minister Alexander Alimov says the behavior of the UN Secretariat and the Secretary-General "deprives them of such a role, such authority, and such credibility"
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Putin to hold numerous bilateral meetings at Kazan summit — aide
The Russian president will meet with almost all the leaders
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Contact group on Ukraine to meet on sidelines of June 18 NATO defense ministers’ meeting
The United Kingdom and Germany will convene the Ukraine Defence Contact Group at NATO HQ
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IN BRIEF: US Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bomber crashes at Edwards Air Force Base
According to preliminary reports, eight crew members on board were killed
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Zelensky expects separate meeting with Trump on Wednesday
According to Vladimir Zelensky, representatives of the two countries will hold meetings at various levels over a 24-hour period
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Trade turnover between Azerbaijan, Russia down 1.6 times in 5M 2026
In January-May 2025, trade between the two countries was $2.161 billion
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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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Sultan of Brunei, president of the Philippines to attend Russia-ASEAN summit
The Russia-ASEAN summit will be held in Kazan on June 17 and 18
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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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US may cancel sanction carveouts for Russian oil soon — Trump
The US leader said that the oil is now flowing
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Vance notes that all US interceptor missiles could not meet Kiev's needs in new book
The US vice president said he expressed this opinion during a conversation "with a key Ukrainian parliamentary leader" in 2024
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Trump says threatened Thailand and Cambodia with new duties
US President said he was sure that the duties is an important tool in the foreign policy for his administration
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US-Iran deal goes to second stage, Trump says
The US president believes that this stage will be easier
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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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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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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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Control over Strait of Hormuz de facto handed to Iran — TV
Despite the work on the agreement on opening the strait that is due to be signed on June 19, during the recent conflict Iran demonstrated its ability to block access to this major waterway, the sources said, adding that US intelligence suggests that Iran can do it again
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Kalashnikov Group delivers next batch of upgraded AK-12 assault rifles to Russian troops
The number of AK-12 assault rifles supplied to the troops has increased considerably since the start of the special military operation
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Putin sends New Year, Christmas greetings to several world leaders — Kremlin
Among European leaders, he sent greetings only to Viktor Orban and Aleksandar Vucic
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Russia’s Medvedev secures confident win at 2026 ATP Halle Open in Germany
The athlete defeated Tomas Martin Etcheverry from Argentina
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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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G7 to up supplies of air defense systems, interceptors, long-range systems to Ukraine
The Group of Seven countries are ready to consider licenses allowing Ukraine to raise the volume of its own military production
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FACTBOX: Moscow refinery damaged, 172 UAVs target Russia in Ukraine's new attack
More than 30 drones were destroyed in Kamensk-Shakhtinsky and four districts of the Rostov Region, Governor Yury Slyusar said
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Issue with Power of Siberia 2 gas pipeline to be solved soon — envoy
Chairman of the Russian part of the Russia-China Committee of Friendship, Peace and Development Boris Titov emphasized that the issue relates more to logistics, but not to the price
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Persian Gulf countries running out of interceptor missiles - Bloomberg
Iran has fired almost 1,200 ballistic missiles and 4,000 Shahed drones at the Gulf states since the start of the war
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Russian stock market accelerates decline on Trump’s statements
The MOEX Russia plunged below 2,500 points first time since June 10
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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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Vance notes limited capacity of US to support Ukraine in new book
The US vice president wrote that even the most ardent supporters of Kiev now acknowledge this fact
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Six people injured in overnight drone attack in Moscow Region — governor
All injured individuals are receiving the necessary medical assistance
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US troop buildup near Iran not sign of any new decisions — White House
The United States and Israel launched a military operation against Iran on February 28
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Local firms participated in construction of biolabs in Ukraine
The companies participated in the construction of diagnostic centers and reference laboratories in Odessa, Uzhhorod, and Kherson, according to declassified US intelligence materials
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Ukraine loses 5 Starlink satellite communication stations from actions of Battlegroup East
Russian forces also eliminated 12 drone control points
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Firefighting efforts worsened damage to Sevastopol Panorama, museum says
According to the statement, 90% of the canvas was lost
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Kiev is resorting to terrorist tactics amid Russian military advances — expert
Russian forces are conducting active offensive operations in all sectors of the special military operation zone
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Iran survives attacks, brings US to its knees - Israeli media
According to the report, for a long time, Israel has not seen such a consensus in society, between the leftist and far-right forces, that the US-Iran deal is a "strategic defeat" for Israel and a "failure" for the United States and moderate Sunni states in the region
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Ceasefire on all fronts key topic of memorandum with United States — Iran’s top diplomat
The agreement includes a ceasefire in Lebanon
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West working out scenarios for pre-emptive strikes against Russian naval bases — aide
Nikolay Patrushev noted that it is no secret that merchant ships regularly arrive at Russian ports with magnetic mines attached to their hulls, saying there are reasons to believe that the mines are planted at European ports
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Kremlin outlines Russia-ASEAN summit program
The program begins on the evening of June 17 with a reception on behalf of the president of the Russian Federation in honor of the heads of delegations
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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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Russian forces successfully advance near Belitskoye under Rodinskoye in DPR — expert
According to Andrey Marochko, Russian troops will continue to advance in this sector
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Further phases of BRICS expansion will follow, says South African president
It is noted that the membership will take effect from January 1, 2024
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G7 leaders intend to tighten sanctions pressure on Russia's oil and gas sector
According to the leaders of G7, the deal between the US and Iran on unblocking the Strait of Hormuz creates suitable conditions for this step
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US military strikes vessel allegedly carrying drugs, one killed
Two people survived
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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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More than 90% of Sevastopol defense panorama destroyed in Ukrainian attack, museum says
Some items survived, including cannons, cannonballs and metal elements of the exhibition
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Canada understands Zelensky is spent force, says Russian ambassador to Ottawa
According to Oleg Stepanov, the Canadian government masks its helplessness with the predictable trappings of empty public-relations stunts
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Ukrainian troops trapped near Drobyshevo in Donetsk region - military expert
According to Andrey Marochko, several fire pockets have been formed between the settlements of Drobyshevo and Stavki
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Second stage of deal with Iran, meeting with Zelensky and Ukraine: Trump’s statements
According to the US leader, in the event of an Israeli attack on Lebanon, the deal with Iran may remain in place
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US interested in calling on Arab nations to help pay for cost of Iran operation — official
The United States and Israel launched a military operation against Iran on February 28
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Israeli army storms Palestinian town of Tubas in West Bank
Earlier, the IDF press service reported the completion of a 60-hour raid in the city of Jenin
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France national team begins World Cup with victory over Senegal
The match ended with a score of 3:1
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Russian troops liberate Novy Donbass community in Donetsk region over past day — top brass
The Ukrainian army lost roughly 1,330 troops in battles with Russian forces in all the frontline areas over the past 24 hours
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US fighter jet downed over Iran likely conducted strikes on ground targets — media
According to CBS News national security analyst Aaron MacLean, the pilots of the downed fighter had sidearms
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Kremlin aide comments on Russia-ASEAN Summit, possibility of Putin-Zelensky meeting
Moscow has received no proposals from any party to arrange a meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Zelensky in the United States
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Norway national team defeats Iraq in World Cup match
The match ended with a score of 4:1
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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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Malaysia’s PM, ASEAN Secretary General to visit Business Forum in Kazan — Kremlin aide
The event will be dedicated to such current topics as information technology, artificial intelligence, international trade, transport and logistic connectivity and partnership within the framework of the Eurasian Economic Union and ASEAN, Yury Ushakov noted
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Relations between Moscow, Ankara continue strengthening — top Turkish diplomat
Hakan Fidan noted that Russia-Turkey top- and high-level meetings, as well as business contacts had regular nature
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General HQ of Iranian army warns of potentially larger strikes on Tel Aviv
The Iranian military also advised "host countries of US military bases to force the Americans to leave their territory, if they want to avoid damage"
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Four documents to be approved at Russia — ASEAN summit
The first document will be the Kazan Declaration of the summit
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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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US-Iran deal to cover Israel, Lebanon, Gulf countries — Vance
The US vice president called the agreement "a true regional peace deal"
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Russia appreciates Turkey’s diplomatic efforts in Ukrainian conflict settlement — Lavrov
The Russian foreign minister added that it is necessary to solve the problem of eradicating the root causes of this crisis
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Russia’s top diplomat comments on Germany’s military buildup, Zelensky’s public posturing
According to Sergey Lavrov, Russia values Turkey’s diplomatic efforts on Ukraine but highlights "that any sustainable, long-term, and reliable settlement requires addressing the root causes of the crisis"
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US president threatens strikes on Iran’s energy, civilian infrastructure
Donald Trump called on Iranian leaders to open the Strait of Hormuz, claiming that otherwise the country "will be living in hell
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Putin to discuss prospects for expanding cooperation with prime minister of Laos
On June 18, on the sidelines of the anniversary Russia-ASEAN summit in Kazan, Russian President Vladimir Putin is scheduled to have a meeting with Prime Minister of Laos Sonexay Siphandone
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Stop list expansion practice to continue — Russian Foreign Ministry
The Russian Foreign Ministry said that in the statement on introduction of personal restrictions against Canadian nationals
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Readiness to receive Zelensky in Moscow, Witkoff-Kushner visit: Kremlin briefing
There are no official channels for communication between Moscow and Kiev, Dmitry Peskov stressed
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Duration of stay on Russian prospective orbital station limited to about 3 years — expert
In Vyacheslav Shurshakov' estimates, typical length of space missions to ROSS would be about 10-11 months
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Ukraine’s economics ministry expects 2014 inflation at 19%
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Now that deal with Iran is done, US to focus on Ukraine — Trump
The US president confirmed plans to discuss the Ukrainian peace process at a joint news conference with French President Emmanuel Macron on the sidelines of the G7 summit
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Roscosmos invites NASA chief to Russia
The US Senate unanimously voted to appoint Nelson to the post of NASA chief in late April
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Russia closes entry into country for 103 Canadian nationals
Russia does not accept the hostile line of the Canadian political elite that razed bilateral relations with Moscow to the ground, the ministry added
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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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US awaits Zelensky’s agreement to peace settlement in Ukraine — congresswoman
Anna Paulina Luna also published a link to Vladimir Zelensky’s X post about a meeting held in Evian-les-Bains
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Mbappe enters top 3 in World Cup goals, surpassing Messi
The player has 14 goals in the tournament
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Oman, Iran reiterate commitment to ensuring free navigation in Strait of Hormuz
Tthe parties expressed hope that the sides will make efforts to create a favorable climate for promoting the political and diplomatic process and maintaining security and stability in the region
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Mbappe becomes top scorer in history of French national football team
The player scored his 58th goal in the match against Senegal and surpassed Olivier Giroud
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Trump calls Obama administration’s transfer of $350 billion of arms to Ukraine 'crazy'
The US leader emphasized that Washington was selling weapons at present
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Critics of deal with Iran essentially propose endless war for US — Vance
The US vice president says that the opponents of the agreement are "not actually dealing with the reality" of what is in the document
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Vance notes high level of support for Putin in Russia in his new book
According to the US vice president, every independent and objective effort to assess the popularity of the Russian president "had found high levels of support among rank-and-file Russians"
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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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Ukrainian radical nationalist Yarosh put on international wanted list
Right Sector activists were reportedly involved in deadly clashes with police in Ukraine’s riots
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Press review: EU seeks to derail Ukraine talks as oil prices fall on Mid-East peace hopes
Top stories from the Russian press on Tuesday, June 16th
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Russian troops envelop Konstantinovka from all sides after liberating Artyoma — expert
Andrey Marochko said that the liberation of the settlement of Artyoma is a strategic success of the Russian Armed Forces
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Dutch court refuses psych evaluation for former Spartak Moscow FC striker Promes
According to ourt’s spokesperson Melissa Zijlstra, all other appeals filed by the football player's defense during the preliminary hearing on June 12 were also turned down
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IRGC Navy keeps requiring vessels to coordinate with them despite lifted US blockade
The Iranian broadcaster said that all Iranian vessels are currently passing through the Strait of Hormuz unhindered
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Kremlin closely following developments after US airstrikes in Syria
Earlier on February 26, the US carried out airstrikes near the Syrian-Iraqi border
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Тajikistan’s new Prime Minister is Kokhir Rasulzoda
Akil Akilov was dismissed
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EU preparing for possible energy supply crisis due to conflict in Iran — Spanish newspaper
The EC assures that there is currently no risk to supplies, though markets are feeling the impact of rising Brent crude oil prices, which has led to higher gas and oil prices in Europe
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Emergency crews remove hazardous roof sections after fire at Sevastopol Panorama
"The team is removing damaged roof elements that pose a danger to people inside the building and is ensuring safe conditions for further restoration work," the museum said in a statement
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Trade turnover between Russia, ASEAN up 60% over last decade
Yury Ushakov said that it amounted to about $22 bln
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China demands UK revoke sanctions against Chinese companies
On June 16, authorities of the United Kingdom expanded the sanction list against Russia
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