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Russia-Ukraine An-70 program under strain
In 2012, Russia and Ukraine agreed a manufacturing cooperation plan and completed modernization of An-70 electronic equipment
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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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Ukraine purposefully targeted Starobelsk dorm with four drones
According to the Investigative Committee, 86 students and one staff member were in the dormitory at the time of the attack
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Ukrainian attacks wound 35 people in LPR, 217 UAVs target Russia: aftermath of new strikes
The UAVs were shot down over the districts of Belgorod, Bryansk, Voronezh, Vladimir, Kaluga, Kursk, Leningrad, Lipetsk, Nizhny Novgorod, Novgorod, Oryol, Ryazan, Smolensk, Tver, Tula, and Yaroslavl, as well as the Moscow Region and St. Petersburg
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New Ukrainian tactics for extreme overload of Russian air defenses fail — soldier
The unit's fighters have personally seen that the Moscow-made Yolka interceptor drone is capable of countering Ukrainian UAVs in various situations
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US approves possible sale of equipment for HAWK SAMs to Ukraine worth $108.1 mln
According to the US Department of State, the Kiev government requested to buy spare parts, maintenance and service support, as well as repair and return support
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Expert highlights crucial role of Russia-China partnership in reshaping world order
Tiberio Graziani opined that diplomacy between Moscow and Beijing should be viewed in a broader context
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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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NATO military activity along Russian borders reaches Cold War levels — Moscow’s envoy
Dmitry Polyansky explained that Kiev was actively working out scenarios of sabotage attacks on Russia from Latvia’s territory
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EU will not return to Russian oil and gas purchases under any circumstances
European Commissioner for Economy Valdis Dombrovskis said the largest gas supplies for the European Union now come from Norway
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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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Ukraine to bear responsibility for attacks on Moscow, other Russian cities — diplomat
Rodion Miroshnik emphasized that all investigative actions will be carried out eventually
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Ombudswoman says four die in Ukrainian attack on college in LPR
Yana Lantratova added that 35 children were injured
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Chernobyl exclusion zone becomes one of Europe’s largest wildlife habitats
Among species registered by camera traps are lynxes, wolves, elks, deer and Przewalski’s horses
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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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Rubio’s new lies aimed at provoking aggression against Cuba — foreign minister
Bruno Rodriguez Parrilla emphasized that "Cuba is not, nor has it ever been, a threat to the national security of the United States"
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Iran taking steps to strengthen its defense capabilities, modernize weapons — president
The government provides comprehensive support to the armed forces, Masoud Pezeshkian said
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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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Afghanistan lowers legal age of marriage for girls to nine years old — newspaper
The article noted that the government has effectively abolished the minimum marriage age for girls by linking the possibility of marriage to the onset of puberty
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FACTBOX: What is known about development of Ladoga aircraft
Information about the suspension of the TVRS-44 Ladoga turboprop aircraft project is incorrect, as no such decisions have been made at the current stage of development, Ural Works of Civil Aviation reported
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Putin praises Belarusian allies for nuclear know-how
The Russian leader highlighted the well-coordinated work of the Belarusian military personnel
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Foreign air defenses fail to stop even 8% of Ukrainian drones attacking Russia — expert
According to Dmitry Kuzyakin, Russia has developed and produced new interception systems tailored to combat drones and organized a multi-layered, echeloned defense with an end-to-end targeting and control system
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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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Trump says not trying to intimidate Cuba by sending aircraft carrier to Caribbean Sea
On March 5, the US president announced Washington's intention to develop a further course of action regarding Cuba after the conclusion of military operations against Iran
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Trump’s initiatives on Ukraine hampered by globalists in Europe — expert
While Moscow should take the stance and actions of other countries into account, others’ position is not a priority to Russia, Yevgeny Poddubny stressed
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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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Innovative Russian medicines account for over 60% of market — minister
Anton Alikhanov also recalled that the ministry is preparing support measures for companies registering drugs that meet first-in-class requirements
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Russian investigators complete probe into former UK defense secretary
The Russian Investigative Committee stated that Ben Wallace had been charged with publicly calling for terrorist activity and put on an international wanted list
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China opposes deployment of US missile systems in Japan — Foreign Ministry
Spokesman Guo Jiakun stressed that such actions harm the legitimate security interests of other countries
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West knows no bounds to aggression, tries to resolve issues by force — Lavrov
The Russian foreign minister noted that Western policies result in number of unprecedented sanctions that undermine core principles of the Western order, such as free trade, market forces, and the inviolability of property
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Russian defense minister holds talks with Vietnamese counterpart
Andrey Belousov noted that priority attention is being given to strengthening mutually beneficial military and military-technical cooperation
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Russian flamethrower crews destroy five Ukrainian strongpoints in Sumy Region in one day
The platoon commander said the work of the nuclear biological, and chemical protection crews is making a significant contribution to the advancement of Russian units along the entire line of contact
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Some 18 people may be trapped under rubble of attacked college in LPR — diplomat
Rodion Miroshnik said there were 86 children aged between 14 and 18 in the facility at the time of the attack
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US brought diplomatic property talks with Russia into stalemate — diplomat
Sergey Ryabkov stressed that Americans have brought to a dead end negotiations not only on this subject, but on other related matters as well
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Luxury car sales in Russia hit a 4.5-year high in April — Avtostat
According to the agency, Rolls-Royce led the luxury brands
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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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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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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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Putin, Xi Jinping offer world alternative to militarization — US expert
According to Peter Kuznick, Xi Jinping and Putin demonstrated not only "their open and explicit embrace of multipolarity," but also their rejection of unilateral force
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Ukraine has to make painful concessions to achieve peace — media
The news outlet noted that the imbalance in resources between Russia and Ukraine has always meant that Kiev would never be able to succeed
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'Russians ready for conversation' with Europe — Kremlin
Dmitry Peskov noted that talking is always better than leading to complete confrontation
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Nine districts of Kherson Region completely out of power after Ukrainian drone attack
Governor Vladimir Saldo said that utility workers are doing their best to restore power supply as quickly as possible
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Ukrainian troops mine road to Energodar that supplies Zaporozhye nuke plant — NPP
There were no casualties from the remote mining, the plant’s press service reported
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Washington does not want Iran to charge shipping fees in Strait of Hormuz — Trump
"It’s an international waterway," the US president said
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Russian troops liberate Shesterovka community in Kharkov Region over past day — top brass
The Ukrainian army lost roughly 1,205 troops in battles with Russian forces in all the frontline areas over the past 24 hours
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EU leaders urge Zelensky to investigate Yermak’s case for EU membership — Zeit
According to the newspaper, immediately after the corruption scandal came into the spotlight in November, heads of several European countries urged Vladimir Zelensky to fully investigate the matter and take appropriate measures if necessary
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US lost almost 20% of its MQ-9 Reaper drones during operation against Iran — Bloomberg
The agency estimates the overall damage at $1 billion
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Zelensky trades warnings with Lukashenko
Earlier, Kiev reported sending reinforcements to the Belarusian border
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Both Russia, US view mutually respectful co-existence as acceptable variant
Sergey Ryabkov also stressed that Moscow is ready to examine other variants as well
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Network of labs modernized under Pentagon’s program operates in Ukraine — expert
Igor Nikulin added that, judging by documents, "a conclusion can be drawn that local specialists gathered, studied and artificially boosted tuberculosis pathogens with high resistance to antibiotics"
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IN BRIEF: Russia’s Maritime Board chair comments on global contradictions, naval arms race
Nikolay Patrushev said that global contradictions are increasingly manifesting in military action, while divisions within NATO continue
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Conflict in Ukraine to be resolved when threats to Russia’s security are removed — Lavrov
"This will mean eliminating the Kiev regime’s threats to people living in Crime, Donbass, Novorossia, and other residents of the former Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic," 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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Enemy drone attacks on college building in Starobelsk in LPR leave 35 wounded — official
According to LPR head Leonid Pasechnik, there were 86 children aged between 14 and 18 in the building at the time of the attack
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Press review: Israel-Hamas truce starts today and NATO drills raise the alarm in Russia
Top stories from the Russian press on Thursday, November 23rd
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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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Kremlin comments on readiness for talks with Europe, Power of Siberia 2 gas pipeline
The Kremlin sees no risk of fuel shortages caused by ongoing Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian oil refineries
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Israel frustrated with Trump's negotiating tactics, wants to reignite war — CNN
According to the report, the May 20 phone call between Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was "tense"
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IN BRIEF: Putin, Lukashenko observe joint Russia-Belarus drills via video link
According to the Russian president, the use of nuclear weapons is an exceptional measure to ensure the country's security
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One killed, several injured in explosion at MOL plant in Hungary — Magyar
According to the Hungarian prime minister, Energy Minister Istvan Kapitany is heading to the scene along with the MOL CEO
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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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NATO’s attention, 'silent dialogue' with West: reaction to Russia’s nuclear drills
The North Atlantic Alliance is monitoring Russia’s nuclear drills but is not commenting on them, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte stated
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Putin signs laws admitting four new regions to Russia
One can obtain Russian citizenship after having taken the oath of allegiance, provided a relevant request has been filed beforehand
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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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West's current aggression stems from decline in influence, fear of competition — Lavrov
Sergey Lavrov also noted that "the financial and economic system led by the West after World War II can no longer function in a way that guarantees continued benefit for Western countries"
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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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European Commission recognizes Russia's economic resilience — expert
According toVladimir Yeremkin, the EC forecast exaggerates the positive impetus from instability in the Middle East and does not fully account for the scale of monetary tightness imposed by the Bank of Russia itself
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FACTBOX: What we know about Ukrainian drone attack on college in Starobelsk
Administrative buildings, stores, and private homes were also damaged in the city, according to the regional head
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Rutte plans to keep US in NATO with promises to buy more American weapons — Politico
According to the sources, this will not only eliminate the real shortfall in the alliance's arsenals but also "send a demand signal" to US President Donald Trump
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Russian premier to visit Council of CIS Heads of Governments in Turkmenistan
In line with the schedule, Turkmenistan holds the rotating CIS presidency in 2026
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Palestine withdraws its diplomat’s candidacy for post of UNGA Vice President
The spokeswoman for the office of the 80th session’s president, La Neice Collins, noted that the UN General Assembly’s presidential office has received a nomination for this post from Lebanon
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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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NATO’s ideas about 'decolonizing' Russia still present in its public discourse — Lavrov
The Russian foreign minister expressed concern over the West's continued use of "the same methods of self-superiority that have been repeatedly employed in Europe"
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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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Russian presidential aide sees naval arms race taking place globally
Nikolay Patrushev noted that the reformat of the global architecture that had begun would be accompanied by a further increase in naval importance
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Russia sees no reason to theorize about less intense dialogue with US — senior diplomat
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov also adeed that "nothing is impossible, but success here will require both parties to demonstrate political will and a realistic approach"
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No fuel shortages on Russian market, country prepared for demand growth — Energy Ministry
According to the ministry, particular attention is being paid to meeting the needs of the agricultural sector during the sowing campaign period
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Eurozone public debt to exceed 90% of GDP in 2026, reach euro crisis level in 2027
The European Commission attributed these figures to rising energy prices caused by the war around Iran, but made no mention of any connection between these numbers and military financing for Ukraine
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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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Industry leaders talked Trump out of signing AI executive order — WP
The US leader said the measure "could have been a blocker" to AI development, which benefits the US economy
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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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Russia advocates for equitable security without diktat or pressure — Putin
The Russian president emphasized that such an international security system should create conditions for the development of truly mutually beneficial cooperation based on universally recognized and binding legal norms
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Over past 24 hours 35 commercial vessels pass through Strait of Hormuz — IRGC
The vessels include oil tankers, as well as container ships
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Russian high-explosive bomb strikes eliminate large Ukrainian UAV group in Zaporozhye
Enemy communications equipment was completely destroyed
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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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Russian security chief, Vietnam’s deputy premier to discuss Asia-Pacific, Mideast
The press service of the Russian Security Council said the sides "will discuss the current situation worldwide from the perspective of the Middle East conflict and the situation in Asia-Pacific"
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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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Russia understands final settlement of Ukraine crisis needs compromise — Lavrov
Russia has a firm position and will achieve it, the Russian foreign minister noted
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Nabiev scales Mount Everest using hands only, plants Russian flag at peak
Rustam Nabiev is the first person ever to scale Mount Everest using only his hands
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Zelensky ready to 'burn down Ukraine' for his survival as politician — Russian senator
Alexander Voloshin highlighted that the Zelensky team had destroyed a whole generation of Ukrainians with his decisions
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Moscow to protect Transnistrian Russians, respond to use of its assets to fund Kiev — MFA
Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova stressed that Kiev’s nervous reaction to the issue of Russian citizenship for Transnistrian residents was inappropriate
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Ukraine’s associate member status to ruin EU financially — French politician
Florian Philippot noted that this status would allow Ukraine even access to European funds
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Senior Russian diplomat explains what Russia means by 'spirit of Anchorage'
It's about the atmosphere of trust that emerged between the presidents of Russia and the US, which, in the context of last year’s Alaska summit, allowed to shape the basic contours of the Ukrainian peace process, Sergey Ryabkov said
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Rubio reports 'slight progress' in Iran talks
According to the US secretary of state, the fundamentals remain the same
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Putin condemns Ukraine’s attack on college in Starobelsk
The Russian president called this incident tragic
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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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IN BRIEF: Kremlin spokesman speaks on Putin-Xi talks over tea, US pressure on Cuba
Dmitry Peskov said that the US blockade of Cuba was having catastrophic consequences for the island’s people
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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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Budapest links relations reset with Kiev to resolution of Hungarian minority issue
Hungary’s Prime Minister Peter Magyar said that improving the situation with the Hungarian minority in Transcarpathia was regarded as an essential condition for the launch of negotiations on Ukraine’s EU accession
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Medvedev sees seven signs indicating Ukraine is 'failed state'
The Security Council deputy chairman asserted that Ukraine's decline is an irreversible process
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US arrests sister of Cuban conglomerate GAESA’s head
Marco Rubio claimed that Adys Lastres Morera "was managing real estate assets and living in Florida, while also aiding" the Cuban government until the US administration terminated her permanent resident status
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US companies looking forward to return to Russian market — senior diplomat
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov that the United States continues to conduct the policy of sanctions on Russian partners by prohibiting them from buying Russian fuel and preventing cooperation in other areas
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