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Russia to repair Indian anti-submarine aircraft
ndia purchased five Il-38s in 1975 - 1983; in the 2000s they were upgraded to the Sea Dragon version, featuring 14 hours of loiter time at a speed of 400 km/h
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Share of settlements in national currencies within EAEU at 93% — Putin
The president also said that the association had implemented a 5-year strategy for Eurasian economic integration
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Putin sees EU's Russian asset grab as daylight 'robbery'
The Russian leader emphasized that the European Union is trying to do it overtly
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Two Opposition activists detained in Kiev
Criminal cases against the detainees were opened under Article 296, Part 3 of Ukraine's Criminal Code ("hooliganism")
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Medvedev approves list of precious rare animals, birds and fish put on Red Book
Including Altai big horn, Amur tiger, leopard, snow leopard, Polar bear and big birds of prey - saker falcon, golden eagle, gerfalcon and sapsan
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Lawsuit against Euroclear filed in time — Central Bank chief
Elvira Nabiullina said that it is difficult for her to comment on specific arguments prevailing among EU member-countries that did not approve the confiscation of Russian assets
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USC signs contract with Defense Ministry on building Lada submarines — Puchkov
USC Director General noted that, to achieve these ambitious goals, the corporation would continue its consistent work on modernizing and technologically developing the corporation’s enterprises
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US department confirms detention of tanker near Venezuelan coast
"The United States will continue to pursue the illicit movement of sanctioned oil," the Head of the Department of Homeland Security Kristi Noem said
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Battlegroup East destroyed five drone control centers over night
The adversary lost six Starlink satellite communication terminals
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Negotiations on Ukraine in Miami constructive, Dmitriev says
Talks on the settlement in Ukraine will continue in Miami on Saturday and Sunday local time, the Russian envoy continued
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Russian citizen wins Just Dance competition at Games of Future
Ivan Vlasov previously won the Games of the Future in Kazan, making him one of the main favorites at the tournament in the UAE
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Russia says fakes about contacts with S. Korea aim to sow distrust between it, North Korea
These information fakes have no basis in fact, noted Maria Zakharova
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Federal Passenger Company trains carry 39 M passengers in summer 2012
The greatest number of passengers – 458,100 – travelled on Federal Passenger Company trains on August 17
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Contact Group on Ukraine to hold meeting in Minsk on May 6 — Donetsk envoy
This information was also confirmed by Luhansk People’s Republic Envoy Vladislav Deinego
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Putin says 3I/ATLAS comet poses no threat to Earth, it can be 'sent to Jupiter' anytime
According to the president, Russian scientists keep this issue under control and "are well aware of ongoing developments regarding this comet"
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Nicaragua thanks Russia for wheat relief supplies
“We confirm the high quality of Russian wheat to other countries in Central America and the whole world,” Solorzano noted
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Kiev counterattacks near Krasnoarmeysk, trying to slow Russian advance — expert
The Russian Defense Ministry announced the liberation of Krasnoarmeysk on December 1
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Warmongers fail to interfere with talks between Russia, US on Ukraine in Miami — Dmitriev
The day before, Dmitriev told Russian journalists the talks were constructive
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Russia interested in intensifying development of ties with EAEU nations — Putin
Putin is sure that all the colleagues share this attitude
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Deep State attempts to provoke third world war — Dmitriev
Kirill Dmitriev pointed out that "US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard is great for exposing the deep-state warmonger machinery trying to incite WW3 by fueling anti-Russian paranoia across the UK and EU"
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Russian, Turkish PMs discuss bilateral energy cooperation
Medvedev and Yildirim agreed to invigorate joint work on major energy projects, including the construction of the Akkuyu NPP and Turkish Stream gas pipeline
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Kiev’s attempting to disrupt peace talks with drone attacks on ships in Black Sea — MFA
Commenting on Turkey's resolute statement to Ukrainian security services regarding the unacceptability of attacks on vessels in the Black Sea, the diplomat noted that Ankara attaches great importance to ensuring the security of civilian shipping as such
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US National Intelligence confident Russia not planning to control entire Ukraine
US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard called such information about Russia's plans "a lie and propaganda"
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Leaders of Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan receive this year’s Leo Tolstoy Award
Valery Gergiev, general director of the Bolshoi Theatre and artistic and general director of the Mariinsky Theatre, presented the medal and diploma to the presidents
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RF, NATO inspectors to make TOS observation flights
Subsequently, the possibility is contemplated to spread the open-skies regime over to new areas of cooperation, such as environmental protection
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Europe should consider Putin's words on placing Oreshnik missile on combat duty — expert
Military-Political Analysis Bureau head Alexander Mikhailov emphasized that the tactical and technical characteristics of the Oreshnik missile allow the Russian army to launch a strike targeting any spot in Europe
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Russia to think about peace plan proposals based on contacts in Miami — Kremlin aide
Ushakov added that, most likely, the bulk of the peace plan proposals would not suit Russia
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Thailand doesn’t rule out possibility of a ceasefire in conflict zone with Cambodia
A special meeting of ASEAN foreign ministers was initiated by Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and will be held on December 22 in Kuala Lumpur
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Putin goes to St. Petersburg for informal CIS summit
The head of state will also have bilateral meetings with leaders of certain countries
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Russia-Africa ministerial meeting joint statement adopted unanimously — Lavrov
According to the top Russian diplomat, the statement lays bare the countries’ principled approaches to the key issues of international development
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Ukraine must be prepared for continuation of conflict in 2026 — US envoy to NATO
The reason is that a peace agreement may not yet be concluded by the end of this year, said US Permanent Representative to NATO Matthew Whitaker
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Russia's Gazprom increases gas supply to Donbas on request of Ukraine's Naftogaz — Gazprom
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Currency exchange office cashier escapes with 24 mln rbls
The grand fraud was committed at the currency exchange office located in Prospekt Mira (Avenue), 70
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The Wire actor dies at 36
Law enforcement officers filed a report on the death of a person, finding no signs of foul play
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Moon not interfering with star fall observation in longest night of 2025
About 10 meteors per hour are expected, the press service of the Moscow Planetarium said
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US Air Force fighter jet intercepts aircraft for approaching Trump's residence
F‑16 intercepted an aircraft that entered restricted airspace over Palm Beach, NORAD reported
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NATO plans confrontation with Russia by 2030 — top defense official
"We are not the ones making threats; we are the ones being threatened," Russian Defense Minister Andrey Belousov stressed
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Deep State wants military conflict between the US and Russia, Gabbard says
US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard said that every time Donald Trump makes progress and moves closer and closer to that hope for peace, the warmongers in the deep state step up and try to do everything they can to stop it
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INTERVIEW: Russia says relations with Slovenia fall to lowest level in history
Political dialogue has been frozen, diplomatic contacts have been reduced to a minimum, trade, economic, cultural and humanitarian ties are gradually deteriorating, said Yury Pilipson
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Putin has no events scheduled for holidays, but some may take place — Kremlin
The president always has things on his agenda, said Dmitry Peskov
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Longest night of year coming to Northern Hemisphere — Planetarium
It will last for seventeen hours
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Introduction of visas for Russians will have severe impact on Montenegro's economy — MFA
The diplomat clarified that this "painful effect" is due to the priority Montenegro's tourism sector places on the country's budget
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Putin satisfied with work of Medvedev government
It is an enormous responsibility, a colossal experience, and I am sure Dmitry Anatolyevich Medvedev will use it at his new post
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Greece joined EU initiative to buy US weapons for Ukraine — Russian Foreign Ministry
According to Yury Pilipson, there is no doubt about involvement of ‘senior comrades’ in Greece's accession to the announced initiative
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Putin sends major message to West by his statement on Ukraine — portal
L’AntiDiplomatico also recalled that during his year-end press conference, the Russian leader noted that US President Donald Trump "is making serious efforts" to end the Ukrainian crisis and is doing this "absolutely sincerely"
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PREVIEW: Putin to continue two-day informal CIS summit in St. Petersburg
While the first day of the summit was filled with protocol events, the second day is devoted more to informal communication
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Press review: EU leaders clash over Ukraine and Trump approves Taiwan arms sale as test
Top stories from the Russian press on Friday, December 19th
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Captain of the sunken Russian ship arrested in Japan has not faced charges as of yet
Captain of the Russian "Tanya Karpinskaya" freighter Alexander Zaika, who was arrested in Japan on Thursday, has not faced official charges yet
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Macron betrays Merz on expropriation of frozen Russian assets — FT
"He knows that there will be a price to pay for that", also said a senior EU diplomat
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Russia’s offensive in Zaporozhye forces Kiev to expand evacuation zone
The reason behind this decision is an increase in the operational range of Russian drones, the source said
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Dmitriev goes to second day of negotiations with United States with positive attitude
Dmitriev, accompanied by security guards, got into a car and went to the meeting area
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Putin noted good prospects in nuclear sphere for Russia, Indonesia
The Russian president added that relations between Moscow and Jakarta are also on the rise in the humanitarian sphere
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Russia and US can implement many mutually beneficial projects — Kremlin
But this should not be tied to the settlement in Ukraine, despite Washington's desire to consider these topics in a single package, noted Dmitry Peskov
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Europe will sooner or later have to repay what it steals from Russian assets — Putin
The EU and G7 countries froze approximately 300 billion euros in Russian assets
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Blast that killed teenager in Moscow Region caused by mishandling of explosive object
An investigation is underway
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Ukraine’s losses in Kursk Region largest in three years — security forces
Earlier, hackers broke into the databases of the General Staff of the Ukrainian army and according to their information, the losses are estimated at more than 1.7 million people killed, seriously injured and missing
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More than 553,000 Russians notify authorities of double citizenship or residence permit
Failure to meet the deadline to file double citizenship notification is punishable with a fine of 500 to 1,000 roubles (12 to 25 US dollars)
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Putin, Yanukovich agree to exchange state visits
Russian President suggested discussing several areas of cooperation, including in the military sphere
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Dmitriev calls for acknowledging existence of warmonger campaigns in Western media
UK/EU politicians push the "let’s go to war with Russia"—covering up migration blunders/cashing in on weapons sales via "friendly" contractors, noted Dmitriev
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Dmitriev arrives at negotiating platform on Ukraine in Miami
The day before Dmitriev told Russian journalists that the talks were constructive
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Ukraine in top 3 of world’s child porn suppliers, Prosecutor General says
According to the official, in 2020 and 2021, the police revealed about 300 facts of child porn dissemination
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Putin thanks Lukashenko for his high assessment of Russian-Belarusian relations
The president also said that he was very glad to see Lukashenko
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Three Ukrainian drones downed in Russian regions
Two of them were destroyed over the territory of the Volgograd Region
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US in pursuit of third tanker off coast of Venezuela — Bloomberg
The reason is Donald Trump's tightening of the oil blockade against the government of Nicolas Maduro, noted Bloomberg
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EAEU establishes itself as self-sufficient center of multipolar world — Putin
The Russian leader noted the expansion of mutual trade exchanges and the deepening of cooperative ties between the members of the union
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Russian defense technologies unmatched by Western military-industrial complex — expert
Alexander Stepanov noted that established industrial production would make it possible to make tens and even hundreds of items per year to provide strategic coverage for all critical areas and facilities in the Russian border regions
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Russian intel chief reveals recent extended call with MI6 director
Sergey Naryshkin said the phone conversation was held "just a few days ago"
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Putin baffled by NATO Secretary General Rutte's war-with-Russia talk
The Russian president advised that Mark Rutte read the national security strategy of the United States, which is a key player, creator and main sponsor of NATO
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Participation in EAEU brings serious dividends to its participants — Putin
However, the Russian leader said that "every state should carefully look at all aspects related" to the joint work of the EAEU countries
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EAEU prepares agreement with Uzbekistan on exchange of information on goods — Putin
This is a completely natural step, because all the EAEU states maintain the closest good-neighborly relations and intensive trade and economic contacts with their Uzbek friends, said Vladimir Putin
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US Representative Luna says not supporting money allocation to Kiev
Anna Paulina Luna stressed that she "never voted for a single dollar to go to Ukraine"
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Merz finds himself in isolation in Europe due to position on Russian assets — newspaper
German Chancellor attempted till the last "to praise advantages of the de facto expropriation of Russian assets, downplaying risks at the same time," the newspaper said
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Ukrainian journalists say took pictures of Mindich in Israel
The details are promised to be released later
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London court may hold hearings on Ukraine’s debt to Russia this spring
Russia was forced to take the case to the international court in London because Ukraine breached the debt payment deadline
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Battlegroup South destroy five Ukrainian land robots over day
Drone system troops also destroyed six communication aerials and five land robotic systems
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Continuation of Ukraine conflict beneficial to politicians, arms dealers, bankers — Orban
Hungarian Prime Minister emphasized that Europeans deserve better, because Europe needs peace
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Russian envoy: NATO has long history of hybrid operations
Russian ambassador to NATO dismissed the alliance's accusations of Russia inventing a new kind of military operation and applying it in Ukraine
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Possible pause in Russian airstrikes thwarts Kiev's plans to avoid elections — senator
Konstantin Kosachev said that Russia is prepared to act for peace, and this is one of the main messages today
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Maduro condemns attacks on tankers carrying Venezuelan oil
He noted that the Venezuelan people and all social strata of society remain steadfast in defending peace and national stability
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Share of settlements in national currencies within EAEU at 93% — Putin
The president also said that the association had implemented a 5-year strategy for Eurasian economic integration
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Integration into EAEU should be based on development declaration until 2045 — Putin
The head of state also mentioned a draft decree on further steps to form a common financial market in the Eurasian Economic Union
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IN BRIEF: Resuming nuclear tests, NATO threat: what Russia's military chief of staff said
The North Atlantic Alliance, under the pretext of a so-called Russian military threat, has "significantly increased" its military presence near Russia’s borders
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WSJ names five key obstacles to peace between Russia, Ukraine
These include territorial issues, Ukraine's accession to NATO, the size of the Ukrainian armed forces, the status of the Russian language, and control over the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant
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Putin to have no quiet schedule in January — Kremlin
The Russian leader works on holidays every year, however, not all of Putin's meetings during this period are public, noted Dmitry Peskov
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Former Yukos co-owner accused of grand theft goes on trial
Dubov is on the Interpol wanted list at present. Some reports said he lives in Israel
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Crush stone production complex in Norilsk due in 2027
The facility will process basalt ore from the Dvugorbaya Mountain deposit
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G7 countries urge holding election in Donbass
According to the final declaration of G7 summit, the alection is to be held as soon as possible
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Georgian president calls EU decision to allocate €90 billion to Ukraine bluff
"Ukraine has simply been sold out," Mikhail Kavelashvili said
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Kiev invents new scheme to steal Western taxpayers’ money — Russian intel agency
According to the SVR, the supplies will be financed by Germany, France, Denmark, Norway, and the UK
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Russia to adhere to Alaska agreements in all versions of Trump’s plan — Kremlin aide
The Kremlin representative said Russia would work out its position from which it would go further, including with the Americans
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Russia has understanding regarding direction of movement for NIS company matters
The Russian President said the dialogue is underway with Serbia
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Putin’s words about Europe echo position of Trump with his supporters — Die Welt
This position will significantly complicate the already tense relations between European elites and the Trump administration
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Accused policeman wounded by blast in Ingushetia
A homemade bomb exploded in the yard of his house in Ingushetia
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Economy, special op, taxes most popular topics on social media following Putin’s Q&A
Since the start of the event at noon Friday and until 10:00 p.m. Moscow time, approximately 1.5 million messages about it were posted on social media, a research by Russia’s Medialogia automated real-time media monitoring and analysis system says
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India ready to step up work on trade agreement with EAEU — Putin
The first round of consultations on the text of the agreements was held a month ago, noted Russian President
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Lavrov calls Kallas’ words about EU aid to Armenia 'confession'
The Russian foreign minister recalled, as an example, that in the case with Moldova, there was "blatant EU interference in the parliamentary elections"
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UK Chancellor of the Exchequer barred from her local pub due to tax hikes — newspaper
Minister will only be able to return to the pub after taxes are cut, noted the owner of the Marsh Inn, Martin Knowles
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Lukashenko invites Tajikistan to privatise Baranovichi-based cotton plant
"Belarus is interested in this cooperation, which has no political pre-conditions," said Belarusian President
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Defense Ministry stops buying Kalashnikov AK-47 submachine guns
The weapon does not meet the Ministry’s needs, General Staff Chief Gen. Nikolai Makarov said
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Russia is capable of building orbital station on its own, deputy prime minister says
According to Yuri Borisov, the new Russian space station could be located higher than the International Space Station and this meant that it would be high orbital
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Trump says Zelensky not ready for peace
"He can come back when he is ready for peace," the US president said
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US, Ukraine discuss sequence of next steps during consultations — Witkoff
According to the Special Representative of the US president, the parties, in particular, held "a separate constructive meeting"
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