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13 Aug 2014, 10:48
EU gas production decline to reach 43% in next 12 years
European Union’s own production at present satisfies only 35% of the internal demand
© EPA PHOTO/SCANIPX/HAGEN OEYVIND/STATOIL
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Austria’s OMV says will not take part in reverse gas supplies to Ukraine
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7 minutes ago
Russian Finance Ministry expects growth of import volumes
Ruble strengthening or weakening definitely influences economic agents, Finance Minister Anton Siluanov noted
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Today,
01:46
Convoy with humanitarian aid from France arrives in Donbass
In all, the convoy delivered around 1.5 metric tons of various humanitarian cargo, including wheelchairs, medical supplies, clothes, instruments, kitchenware and bicycles
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Yesterday,
19:23
Energy strike moratorium voided if one side breaks it — Kremlin
"If one of the parties violates the ban, the other has the right to consider itself free from the obligation to comply with the agreement," the Kremlin added
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Yesterday,
20:34
Europe engages in ‘freeloading’ in cases with Ukraine, Yemen, NATO — Trump
US president said that 'the European Union has been absolutely terrible to us'
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Today,
11:38
Keys to the homeland: how Putin became president
On the occasion of today’s anniversary, TASS reflected on the circumstances that garnered Putin the support of the Russian people
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Today,
06:00
Palestine's Fatah calls on Hamas to give up power in Gaza — media
Fatah spokesman in Gaza Munther al-Hayek emphasized that Hamas's presence now jeopardizes the Palestinian people's struggle for their rights
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1 hour ago
Ukraine continues attacks on Russian energy facilities — deputy PM
Alexander Novak emphasized that Russia certainly requires additional efforts to restore the facilities that suffered damage from the strikes
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Yesterday,
21:48
Russia, US discuss Nord Stream pipeline issue — Lavrov
According to Russian Foreign Minister, 'it will be interesting if the Americans use their influence on Europe and will force it not to reject the Russian gas'
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Yesterday,
23:45
Trump says he trusts his national security team despite leak scandal
US president added that his entire national security team works efficiently
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Yesterday,
10:22
NATO’s barbaric bombing of Belgrade must not be forgotten — SVR chief
NATO launched a military operation against the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia on March 24, 1999
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Today,
09:16
Kiev deliberately targets journalists, law norms for protecting them — Russian diplomat
Earlier on Wednesday, Channel One said Prokofyeva, 35, was killed by an enemy mine in the bordering area of Belgorod
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Yesterday,
16:45
West 'swallowed' Ukrainian UAV attack on Russian territory on March 11 — Lavrov
On that day Ukraine launched a record number of drones against central Russia, including Moscow and the surrounding region - nearly 340 drones, the foreign minister recalled
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Yesterday,
08:21
Ukrainian army tries to hold on to several villages in Russia’s Kursk Region — envoy
According to Rodion Miroshnik, Russian forces have been ensuring a buffer zone in Ukraine’s Sumy Region
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3 hours ago
Inflation, sanctions, enhancement of life standards: Mishustin’s address to State Duma
"Russia is among the world’s four largest economies in terms of purchasing power parity," the Russian Prime Minister stated
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Yesterday,
11:12
Nukes stationed in Belarus can be used if necessary — Russian ambassador
Under the latest agreement on security guarantees that took effect in the Union State earlier this month, the two countries view Russian nukes as a key factor in preventing nuclear conflicts or military conflicts involving conventional arms, as well as a means of containment that can only be used as an absolute last resort
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Today,
00:38
Lavrov describes NATO secretary general as ‘laughable and pathetic’
Russian Foreign Minister noted that Mark Rutte 'does not want even to speak on the subject'
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Today,
10:00
Press review: Russia and US advance Black Sea deal as nuclear divide deepens in Europe
Top stories from the Russian press on Wednesday, March 26th
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4 hours ago
PM Mishustin outlines criteria for Western companies seeking to return to Russia
"First and foremost, we are considering companies that never officially announced their departure from Russia and continued operations through their subsidiaries, showing a responsible approach toward their workforce," the prime minister stated
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Yesterday,
12:32
Lavrov dismisses EU's Ukraine mission plans as 'dreamers' fantasy
"These dreamers are proving their complete political incompetence with each passing day," the Russian top diplomat said, referring to British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron
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Yesterday,
06:18
Russian forces push Ukrainians near Sudzha crossing in Kursk region — security official
As Russian forces have advanced, scattered Ukrainian troops have found themselves completely cut off from enemy forces in Ukraine’s Sumy Region
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Today,
11:12
Kremlin says justice should be met in grain deal
The previous grain initiative worked for some time, with almost all conditions fulfilled within it, excluding those concerning guarantees for the Russian side, Dmitry Peskov noted
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Yesterday,
08:14
Waltz's future in doubt after data leak — newspaper
The report said nothing is finalized yet, and President Donald Trump would ultimately make the decision over the next day or two
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Today,
05:01
Houthis report delivering strike on US warships in Red Sea
Representative of the armed forces formed by the Houthis Yahya Saree also said that Houthis had attacked military targets in Israel with drones
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Yesterday,
20:18
Russia in favor of negotiations with US on all fronts, including sports — Lavrov
"We are both 'for hockey' and 'for soccer.’ These are not just games, by the way, but what people want," the top Russian diplomat said
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Today,
02:33
Trump does not want confrontation of two largest nuclear powers — Lavrov
According to Russian Foreign Minister, Russia and the United States are currently discussing the prospect of removing barriers for joint economic projects
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1 hour ago
Kiev’s military hits three power facilities in Kherson area since moratorium was imposed
Vladimir Saldo specified that over the past three years, a significant portion of the Kherson Region's energy infrastructure has been damaged due to shelling
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Yesterday,
10:00
Press review: Russia, US conclude talks in Saudi Arabia as Hamas discusses Gaza ceasefire
Top stories from the Russian press on Tuesday, March 25th
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Yesterday,
14:42
Russian troops liberate two communities in Ukraine operation over past day
Russia’s Battlegroup Center inflicted roughly 430 casualties on Ukrainian troops and destroyed five enemy armored fighting vehicles in its area of responsibility over the past day, the ministry reported
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Yesterday,
11:00
Kremlin says painting of its building on fire reflects Zelensky’s spiritual development
"Well, I suppose this illustrates in the best way the level of spiritual development and inner state of the one posing for these images," Dmitry Peskov noted
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Today,
08:10
Astana expresses its concerns over Ukrainian attacks on oil pumping station — diplomat
Akan Rakhmetullin said that an investigation into the second attack earlier this month is currently being conducted
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2 hours ago
Russian forces strike Ukrainian military airfields, UAV assembly workshops over past day
Russia’s Battlegroup East inflicted roughly 150 casualties on Ukrainian troops and destroyed three enemy artillery guns in its area of responsibility over the past day, the ministry reported
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Yesterday,
17:51
US intelligence points to Russia’s closer ties with Iran, China, North Korea
According to the US intelligence community, removing the accelerant of the war in Ukraine is unlikely to revert these bilateral relationships to a pre-war, 2021 baseline"
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Today,
06:49
Russian troops take central part of Lobkovoye settlement in Zaporozhye area
According to the report, the Ukrainian armed formations are deploying reinforcements, trying to impede the Russian army’s advance
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Yesterday,
16:57
Russia, US agree to ensure safe navigation in Black Sea — Kremlin
"In accordance with the agreement between the presidents of Russia and the United States, both sides have committed to implementing the Black Sea initiative," the statement reads
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Yesterday,
19:13
Saudi Arabia talks on Ukraine make great progress — Trump
"We're in deep discussions with Russia and Ukraine, and I would say it's going well," the US leader said
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Yesterday,
10:57
Chinese expert believes Russia needs to cooperate with Asia not relying too much on US
Chi Fulin noted that the Chinese and international community pay significant attention to Russian-American relations, which "are quite complex"
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Yesterday,
10:10
Rare gold coins stolen from French museum worth almost $656,000 found in Moscow
Russian law enforcement officers received a photo and a detailed description of the stolen exhibits
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Today,
04:21
Russia’s Ufa submarine fires Kalibr cruise missiles during drills in Sea of Japan
The first missile was fired at a surface target, while the second one found its target at a distance of around 1,000 kilometers, at the Syurkum training range in the Far Eastern region of Khabarovsk
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Two days ago,
14:43
Ukrainian legislator calls Witkoff's statements on settlement in Ukraine shocking
"Of course, we cannot dictate to our American friends who should represent them," Alexander Merezhko said
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Today,
10:03
Russian Armed Forces observe moratorium on strikes — Kremlin
"This is good progress, owing to meaningful relations evolved during communications with the American side," Dmitry Peskov said
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Yesterday,
10:59
Kiev to undermine talks with US if displeased with their course — Russian senator
Vladimir Dzhabarov emphasized that the current Ukrainian authorities are "frowning" with the US-Russia talks and the Kiev regime is "incredibly irritated"
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2 hours ago
Employee of ZNPP faces 18 years in prison for plotting to kill IAEA experts
According to the investigation, Sergey Potyng joined a terrorist community created by the Ukrainian Defense Ministry's Main Intelligence Directorate in March 2023
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Yesterday,
20:42
US authorities looking into how journalist was added to private chat on Yemen — Trump aide
Mike Waltz said said that there's 'a lot of lessons'
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Yesterday,
19:02
Control over ZNPP cannot be handed over to Ukraine or any other country — Russian MFA
According to Moscow, "sharing the use of the ZNPP with any other country is also unacceptable. This is unprecedented in global practice"
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Today,
05:08
Hungarian Foreign Minister Szijjarto plans to visit Russia today — TASS source
According to the source, Peter Szijjarto is expected to arrive in Moscow
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4 hours ago
Hungary’s foreign minister certain about Russia's commitment to reaching peace in Ukraine
Peter Szijjarto expressed optimism regarding the ongoing discussions between Russia and the United States about Ukraine, emphasizing Hungary's vested interest in their success
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Yesterday,
21:07
Black Sea ceasefire compliance issue to be resolved, other countries involved — Trump
Russia and the United States agreed to continue work on achieving a lasting and durable peace
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Today,
11:00
Russia, US continue intensive contacts — Kremlin
The Kremlin posted the list of Russian and Ukrainian installations covered by a temporary moratorium on strikes against energy facilities approved by Moscow and Washington on Tuesday
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Yesterday,
18:11
Ukrainian troops destroy churches while fleeing from Kursk Region — Putin
According to the president, "it is absolutely necessary to plan the restoration of these cultural facilities in advance"
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Yesterday,
17:30
Russia-US relations worsened during Trump’s first term due to his entourage — Lavrov
According to the Russian top diplomat, although "Trump's entire foreign policy is guided by national interests," the US president understands that other countries, "especially the great powers," also have their own interests
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2 hours ago
French colonel predicts collapse of NATO by 2030
Regie Chamagne predicts sweeping changes in the Western political leadership in the coming years
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Yesterday,
20:24
Trump says US looking at Russia’s conditions for Black Sea ceasefire
According to US president, 'there are about five or six conditions'
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Yesterday,
11:40
Russia favors resumption of Black Sea Initiative in more acceptable form — Lavrov
Russia would like "the market of grain, and the market of fertilizers to be predictable," and for no one to attempt excluding Russia from those markets, the foreign minister noted
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Yesterday,
09:55
Talks in Riyadh technical, content not to be made public — Kremlin
According to Dmitry Peskov, the reports made by the delegations to their capitals are being currently analyzed
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Today,
09:13
Strategic Yars launchers go on new patrol routes in Bologoye formation
Yars drive a hundred kilometers, build up field positions, organize camouflage and security
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Today,
09:38
Russia’s GDP exceeds $2.3 trillion in 2024, almost doubling in four years — PM
"Domestic demand, both investment and consumer, fueled growth," Mikhail Mishustin added
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Two days ago,
10:32
Kremlin does not discuss personal gifts — Peskov on portrait allegedly presented to Trump
US special envoy Steven Witkoff mentioned earlier that after a March 13 meeting in the Kremlin, he delivered a gift from Putin to Trump
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Today,
08:44
No deals with Kiev can be carried out without Ukraine’s full denazification — Medvedchuk
The politician said that these neo-Nazi gangs were created as a vanguard against everything related to Russia
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Today,
10:15
Investigative Committee unveils more murders of civilians in Kursk Region
Additionally, Ukrainian troops engaged in looting in the villages of Zaoleshenka, Kazachya Loknya, and Zamostye
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Today,
01:25
Gagauzia head’s supporters gather outside anti-corruption center after her detention
The National Anti-Corruption Center said Yevgenia Gutul was detained for 72 hours as part of a criminal investigation, adding that details will be published on Wednesday
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Yesterday,
05:28
Russia, US may issue joint statement following Riyadh talks on Tuesday morning — CBS
According to the sources, "reports shared with the Trump administration from the US technical team in Riyadh seemed optimistic"
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Yesterday,
14:09
IN BRIEF: Black Sea grain initiative, guarantees, Ukrainian attacks: statements by Lavrov
Russia has already "been through" Europe’s desire to inflict strategic defeat, as Napoleon and Hitler had such plans, the top Russian diplomat said
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Yesterday,
15:14
EU will not release Russian assets — EC President
The G7 loan facility opened for using revenues of Russian assets frozen in EU jurisdiction is up to 40 bln Euro and is intended for the period until 2027, with the repayment to be completed by 2040
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Yesterday,
19:17
Kremlin posts lists of energy facilities covered by moratorium on strikes
The moratorium on strikes against energy facilities is in effect for thirty days from March 18 and may be extended by a mutual agreement
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Two days ago,
14:34
Israel ready to consider military solution to issue of Iranian nuclear program — diplomat
US President Donald Trump wrote on the Truth Social platform on March 7 that he had sent a message to Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, calling for talks on Tehran’s nuclear program
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Yesterday,
13:03
IN BRIEF: What is known about Ukrainian attacks on Russian energy infrastructure
TASS has compiled the main information on the Ukrainian attacks
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Today,
10:53
Chinese expert doubts US role as mediator in peace talks on Ukraine
Meanwhile, profound disagreement on a permanent ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine remains, and the most complex talks are yet to come, Sun Qi warned as he referred to territorial disputes and US military assistance to Ukraine
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Yesterday,
16:59
Europe wants to undermine US role in Ukrainian settlement in every possible way — Lavrov
Europe does not want to settle the Ukrainian crisis on the basis of eliminating the root causes, the Russian top diplomat emphasized
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Yesterday,
16:56
EU incites Zelensky; idea of peacekeepers 'will perpetuate Nazi regime' — Lavrov
"These so-called security forces would serve to entrench the Nazi regime, enforcing a ban on anything that reminds people of Russian roots," the foreign minister emphasized
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Yesterday,
18:50
Joint use of ZNPP by Russia, any other country unacceptable — Russian MFA
Moscow will never hand the ZNPP over to Ukraine or any other country, the ministry emphasized
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Today,
07:02
EU criticizes diplomacy chief Kallas's hostile attitude towards Russia — media
Another complaint against Kallas is that she is "acting like a prime minister," according to an EU diplomat
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4 hours ago
Russian forces use Geran UAVs to hit Ukraine’s drone launch site in Zaporozhye Region
During the last 24-hour period, Russia’s Battlegroup East inflicted roughly 150 casualties on Ukrainian troops in its area of responsibility in the Donetsk People’s Republic and the Zaporozhye Region, it said
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Today,
02:58
At least 37 Palestinians killed in Gaza in past 24 hours — TV
The massive air strikes targeted residential buildings in the northern city of Jabaliya
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Yesterday,
19:47
US to monitor compliance with agreements reached in Riyadh, Zelensky says
He pointed out that agreements on a ceasefire in the Black Sea and a ban on strikes against energy sites had been reached in Saudi Arabia
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Today,
03:52
Nuclear weapons previously held by Ukraine belonged to Russia — Trump’s special envoy
Richard Grenell called it 'an uncomfortable fact'
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Today,
08:29
Szijjarto leaves for Moscow for talks on Ukraine, energy cooperation
The Hungarian foreign minister noted that "communication channels should be open"
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2 hours ago
Putin submits treaty on Russia's strategic partnership with Iran to Duma for ratification
The comprehensive strategic partnership treaty was signed during the visit of Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian to Moscow in January 2025
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Yesterday,
13:13
Russian prosecutors declare NATO-funded European Leadership Network undesirable in Russia
According to the statement, the organization's tasks are promotion of the concept of NATO expansion, advocacy of an anti-Russian agenda
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Two days ago,
09:15
If US appoints new president of Ukraine, it will ruin the country — Russian legislator
"This would represent a continuation of the same colonial scenario and further accelerate Ukraine's collapse," Viktor Vodolatsky said
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Today,
06:57
Spain, Italy, France rebuffing European Commission’s plan to rearm EU — Politico
As a senior EU diplomat told the publication, "some countries have serious doubts on the feasibility or even the possibility of indebting [themselves] to these levels"
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Today,
11:32
West tries to squeeze Russia out of Arctic under guise of fighting climate change — MFA
According to Maslennikov, Western firms are pushing "to impose artificial restrictions on Arctic shipping, which could have a negative impact on the implementation of Russian Arctic projects"
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Yesterday,
22:12
Zelensky understands that his days are numbered — Lavrov
In Russian Foreign Minister's words, he remains popular only among 'a part of the population that shares radical, ultra-right, revanchist and Banderite views'
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Yesterday,
20:20
Gagauzia head detained at Chisinau airport — National Anti-Corruption Center
According to the center, all the details will be announced on Wednesday
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Yesterday,
17:50
Russia to resume Black Sea deal after sanctions lifting from banks
The agreements will come into force when the Russian banks are also reconnected to SWIFT
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Today,
02:31
US wants to engage China in talks on strategic arms reduction — Lavrov
Russian Foreign Minister recalled that Beijing commented on these plans on numerous occasions
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2 hours ago
Kiev loses over 70,000 troops since Kursk incursion — Russia’s top brass
The ministry specified that over the past day the Ukrainian army lost more than 230 personnel, a tank, an armored personnel carrier and an armored combat vehicle
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Yesterday,
17:12
IN BRIEF: Black Sea grain initiative, guarantees, Ukrainian attacks: statements by Lavrov
According to the foreign minister, Russia favors the resumption of the Black Sea Initiative in "some form, better suited to all"
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Today,
08:42
Ukrainian army mines approaches to settlements in Kursk Region — bomb expert
The source added that the mines have also hindered the evacuation of civilians from Malaya Loknya and Viktorovka
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Today,
01:28
Russia to keep in mind ‘trust, but verify’ principle during dialogue with US — Lavrov
Russian Foreign Minister said that Washington used the dollar to punish certain countries, and, as a result, the transition to national currencies and alternative payment systems has become unstoppable
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Today,
07:52
Zelensky admits Ukraine has no money for army
On March 25, the Verkhovna Rada parliament approved a law on a sharp increase in salaries for ministries’ employees, which will be higher than those of the military
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Yesterday,
21:09
UN not yet ready to comment on participation in Black Sea agreements — official
Stephane Dujarric added that UN Trade and Development Secretary General Rebeca Grynspan was now on a visit to Turkey
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Yesterday,
20:19
US offers Ukraine new minerals deal — Zelensky
"I have asked to study it and we will see it before sending it to the parliament for ratification," he said
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Today,
09:15
Court in Rostov-on-Don sentences 23 Azov fighters to terms of 13-23 years
Most of the accused did not plead guilty, while some partially admitted their involvement, confirming their participation in the brigade
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Yesterday,
18:25
Indonesia to join BRICS Bank — President
The decision was made after the proposal made by the bank's chief Dilma Rousseff and following consultations with the financial bloc of the Indonesian government, Prabowo Subianto stressed
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Today,
04:09
Russian ambassador Darchiyev to depart to US today — TASS source
He is expected to depart to Washington on March 26
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Today,
10:57
US officials assure Europe that Trump will keep American nuclear protection in place — NYT
According to it, Trump’s views are famously changeable, and he "persists in viewing NATO as a club where members pay for American protection"
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Two days ago,
17:26
US vice president ignores Zelensky’s invitation to visit Ukraine
According to Vladimir Zelensky’s interview, he suggested that JD Vance reconsider his decision not to visit Ukraine until the armed conflict was over but the US vice president did not respond
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Today,
08:49
Channel One says war reporter Prokofyeva dies in Belgorod Region
Anna Prokofyeva was 35 years old
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Today,
00:18
Russia can maintain high operational tempo longer than Ukraine — Pentagon
Director of the Defense Intelligence Agency Lt. Gen. Jeffrey Kruse added that 'both sides would have a significant challenge maintaining their defense industrial base'
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Yesterday,
21:30
White House describes data leak scandal as ‘tired gameplay’ by anti-Trump forces
Communications Director Steven Cheung described the situation as a "witch hunt"
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Today,
05:33
Kiev launches over 200 UAVs per day near Belogorovka in effort to impede Russian advance
According to military expert Andrey Marochko, Russian troops continue to gradually liberate territory near Belogorovka in the LPR
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