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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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US seizes most of oil from captured Iranian tankers — Trump
Earlier, Donald Trump admitted that the US military behaved like pirates when seizing tankers with Iranian oil
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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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North group’s UAVs destroy Ukrainian armored car, 2 armored personnel carriers
Сommander of the crew with the nom-de-guerre Strelok said that due to the actions of the unmanned systems units the Ukrainian logistics in the Sumy Region was disrupted
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Debris of An-26 plane gone missing in Kamchatka found, airline CEO says
According to the preliminary information, there are no survivors in the crash
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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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Truce and retaliatory strike on Kiev: defense ministry’s statements ahead of Victory Day
Russia’s armed forces will take all necessary measures to ensure security during the celebrations
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Pashinyan, Zelensky discuss issues of Armenian-Ukrainian cooperation
Apart from that, according to the Armenian foreign ministry, Yerevan hosted a meeting between the Armenian and Ukrainian foreign ministers, Ararat Mirzoyan and Andrey Sibiga
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Trump says Ukraine continues to lose territory
The US leader also stressed that Kiev continues to wage hostilities due to the supply of American weapons through NATO countries
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UAE reserves the right to respond to Iran's attacks — Foreign Ministry
The diplomats emphasized that Iran’s attack constitutes a "dangerous escalation, an unacceptable violation, and a direct threat to the security, stability, and territorial integrity" of the UAE
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Top Turkmen, Iranian diplomats discuss issues of regional security
Abbas Araghchi and Rashid Meredov stressed the need for developing diplomatic dialogue between their countries and agreed to maintain regular contacts between the foreign ministries
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Finland sets up permanent positions, fortifications near Russian border — Security Council
According to the statement, the Finnish Defense Ministry announced plans to conduct exercises in the waters of the Gulf of Finland and the coastal zone between the Virolahti, Hamina and Kotka settlements in the Kymenlaakso region
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Iran's enriched uranium reserves probably can no longer be used, Trump believes
However, Donald Trump said that the United States still wants to get these stocks of enriched nuclear fuel
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Kiev loses nearly 41,000 soldiers, mercenaries in combat over month — expert
Andrey Marochko said that Russia increased last year’s spring indicators
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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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West plans to set up aggressive intercontinental military blocs — DPR head
Denis Pushilin also said that it is difficult to predict the situation in this direction so far
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Port Alliance company boosts cargo throughput by 17.8% yoy in April
The Osterra terminal boosted throughput by 57.8% in April and reached the level of 2.16 mln metric tons
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IAEA records damage after drone strike on Zaporozhye nuclear power plant laboratory
IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi called for maximum restraint to avoid safety risks
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Reduction of US forces in Germany new step towards NATO weakening — political scientist
According to Anatol Lieven, more significant is the news that the US is reducing arms supplies to Europe and Ukraine
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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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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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Ukraine’s Zelensky threatens to attack Moscow with drones on May 9
"Ukrainian drones may also fly during this parade," Vladimir Zelensky said
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Tanker comes under attack off UAE coast — UKMTO
According to the authority, all crew was reported safe, no environmental impact has been reported
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Two Russian women handed over to diplomats after release from Myanmar fraudulent center
The staff of the Russian embassy in Myanmar, in coordination with the Russian Interior Ministry and the Myanmar police, continue to work to counter the involvement of citizens in illegal activities
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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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Ukraine’s non-combat casualties at training grounds near Sumy grow — military
The source highlighted concerns among Ukrainian unit commanders regarding the mobilization of personnel unfit for service
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Slovakia will not resume electricity supplies to Ukraine — Fico
The Slovak prime minister does not see the reasons for resuming deliveries
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Russian stock market closed in the red — Moscow Exchange
The yuan added four kopecks and reached 11.02 rubles
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US redirects 50 commercial vessels since beginning of Iran blockade — command
The US forces established the naval blockade of Iran on April 13
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Trump pulls number of US troops to be withdrawn from Germany out of thin air — TV
The source said that Washington did not notify its allies about the troop withdrawal, and its announcement took the NATO command by surprise
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IN BRIEF: What we know about incident in Crimea where explosive detonated in child's hands
The boy was taken to a hospital with an arm injury and was provided with necessary medical assistance
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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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US attacks cargo ships in Strait of Hormuz killing five people — Tasnim
According to the news agency, the vessels carrying civilian cargo were traveling from the Omani port of Khasab to the coast of Iran
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UAE partly closes airspace — ATC services
Aviation authorities designated four special corridors for inbound and outbound flights to and from UAE airports, he added
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Finnish politician says EPC summit in Yerevan failed, calls it 'Euro-suicide'
Armando Mema noted that EU leaders "seek to prolong the conflict against Russia rather than seek a real diplomatic solution"
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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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Trump says disappointed with Europe
Donald Trump noted that "NATO wasn’t there," when the United States launched the war against Iran
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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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West tries to draw Svalbard into 'battle for Arctic' — Russian envoy in Oslo
Nikolay Korchunov recalled that not so long ago, Croatian President Zoran Milanovic "for no reason at all suggested that US President Donald Trump pay attention to the Norwegian archipelago instead of Greenland"
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IRGC calls for US Air Force chief to resign after aircraft downed in Iran
The IRGC Navy also congratulated the air defense forces of the Islamic republic’s army on intercepting an US F-15E fighter jet and an A-10 attack aircraft in the skies over Iran
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Zelensky declares own ceasefire from midnight on May 6
We will be acting symmetrically starting from the above-mentioned time, Vladimir Zelensky wrote on his Telegram channel
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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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Trump says looks forward to important meeting with Xi
The American leader's visit to Beijing is scheduled for May 14-15
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Moscow rejects US citizenship imposed on Russian diplomats’ children — spokeswoman
Maria Zakharova says Russia will demand from Washington "confirmation in each specific case that the newborn is not subject to US jurisdiction"
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Russia captures Vasilevka in Dobropolye section of DPR from southwest — expert
Earlier, Andrey Marochko told that advancing in the Dobropolye area the Russian military began fighting for Vasilevka in the DPR
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Russia declares ceasefire on May 8, 9 in honor of Victory Day — top brass
The decision was made by Russian supreme commander-in-chief Vladimir Putin
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UAE air defense forces intercept 12 ballistic missiles, three cruise missiles from Iran
Earlier, the press service of the government of the emirate of Fujairah reported that three Indian citizens were injured as a result of an Iranian drone strike on an oil industrial complex
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Explosion, fire reported on South Korean vessel in Strait of Hormuz — Foreign Ministry
There were 24 crew members on board, including six citizens of the Republic of Korea
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Lula da Silva to visit Washington on May 7 and meet with Trump — paper
The agenda of the talks includes trade, possible joint mining projects in Brazil, as well as the fight against transnational criminal gangs
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Europe must respond to pressure from US president in united fashion — British PM
In recent weeks, Donald Trump has repeatedly expressed doubts about the appropriateness of US membership in NATO
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Critics label Elon Musk US 'shadow president' — media
The report says that "Musk’s rapid-fire messages - which included numerous false claims about the contents of the spending bill - ricocheted" across Washington
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FACTBOX: Aftermath of Ukrainian drone attack on Russian regions, building hit in Moscow
A drone struck a building on Mosfilmovskaya Street in Moscow, there are no casualties
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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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Ukraine loses armored vehicles, Grad, armored personnel carrier from actions of West group
43 UAV control points and three enemy electronic warfare stations were also discovered and destroyed
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Respect-based dialogue needed to develop Russia-Japan relations — senior Russian MP
According to Grigory Karasin, Russian lawmakers share views that "the sanctions pressure on Russia is senseless"
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Russia begins fighting for Vasilevka in Dobropolye area, expert says
Andrey Marochko noted that the Russian army has recently achieved good results in this area
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TASS' story on Ukraine’s attacks in northern seas stirs Norway — Russian envoy
According to Nikolay Korchunov, the Norwegian army "expectedly denied it," and local experts "saw an element of information warfare and 'an alarming' tightening of Moscow's rhetoric against Oslo in this publication"
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Car plows into group of people in Germany’s Leipzig, killing at least two — newspaper
According to preliminary reports, the incident occurred in Leipzig's historic center, on the city’s main shopping street
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If UAE decides on 'irrational actions,' their interests to become Iran’s goals — agency
The UAE "is in a very fragile glass house, and instability poses a mortal threat to them," the news agency said
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Another strike hits area near Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant in Iran
One of the facility’s security guards was killed, Iran’s AEOI said
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FACTBOX: Putin’s directives to government given after Future Technologies Forum
The Russian government and the Foreign Ministry should raise issues of joint scientific research at events organized by BRICS and other associations
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Six foreign mercenaries eliminated near Kupyansk — Russian military
The Russian Defense Ministry previously reported that the Ukrainian Armed Forces contain mercenaries from various countries
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Russian envoy in Vienna discuss situation in Middle East with OPEC Secretary General
Mikhail Ulyanov expressed his gratitude to Haitham Al Ghais for the "fruitful exchange of views"
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Russia to view F-16 fighter jets in Ukraine as threat in nuclear sphere — Lavrov
"During combat operations, our military will not be clearing out whether or not each particular jet of this class is equipped to carry nuclear weapons," the minister added
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Iran to view US interference in Strait of Hormuz navigation as ceasefire violation
Ebrahim Azizi, the head of the Iranian parliament’s national security committee, says that the Strait of Hormuz and the Persian Gulf management will not be based on "delusional posts" of the US president
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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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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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Russia’s ZALA UAVs destroy Ukraine’s Leopard tank with lancet loitering munition
The Russian Defense Ministry reported that ZALA UAV operators quickly detected enemy equipment being transported to the line of contact behind enemy lines
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Trump calls on South Korea to join operations in Strait of Hormuz
The US leader also issued another warning to Iran regarding the Strait of Hormuz
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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 army maintains superiority in drone war — Russian commander
Ilya Ivanov specified that it is not just a matter of quantitative but also qualitative superiority
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European Commission to bar funding for solar inverter projects by Chinese, Russian firms
The measure will primarily affect Chinese manufacturers, such as Huawei, which hold leading positions in the solar inverter market
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Two people injured in shooting near White House — Secret Service
Secret Service Deputy Director Matthew Quinn said that a minor who was nearby was wounded
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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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Crisis around Hormuz may protract — Turkey’s energy minister
Alparslan Bayraktar noted that Turkey does not experience energy problems in view of the conflict around Iran
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India’s Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft lands on Moon
According to an ISRO live broadcast, the spacecraft has successfully completed a soft landing on the Moon’s surface
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Russian troops circumventing Ukraine’s Orekhov group to destroy their logistics — expert
Igor Kimakovsky said the main objective is to establish radio control and secure the radio horizons
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At least six US tanker aircraft fly over Persian and Oman Gulfs
Earlier, the Northrop Grumman MQ-4C Triton reconnaissance drone also completed its flight over the waterway
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IDF remains on high alert amid developments around Iran — source
The Home Front Command’s instructions remain in force, the source said, adding that the Command will inform about any changes in the instructions
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Russia’s Lis interceptors help preserve expensive air defense missiles — fighter
According to the commander of a Varyag unmanned aerial vehicle detachment, the most important thing for soldiers during a Ukrainian drone strike is to remain calm
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Nuclear weapons appearance in Finland to create risks for Russia — envoy
According to Gennady Gatilov, the risk of an atomic bomb in non-nuclear European countries has increased dramatically
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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 disregards EU as possible mediator in negotiations on Ukraine — envoy
Russian Ambassador-at-Large Rodion Miroshnik noted that Brussels has never proposed any specific ways of settlement
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NATO exercises aim to practice seizure of Kaliningrad Region — Russian envoy
Nikolay Korchunov emphasized that NATO countries have repeatedly demonstrated their willingness to restrict the freedom of commercial navigation by their illegal actions in violation of fundamental norms of international law
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Schools, technical schools to work remotely after UAV attack in Chuvashia
Cheboksary head Stanislav Trofimov urged residents to stay at home if possible and limit movement around the city.
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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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Press review: Trump threatens Iran strikes and Russia says NWFZ plans face hurdles
Top stories from the Russian press on Monday, May 4th
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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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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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Israel, US attack amusement park in central Iran
No information on casualties or damage has been reported yet
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Ten elite Ukrainian drone crews from Azov Battalion deployed to Sumy Region
According to the source, a critical situation has developed near Sumy
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Russian Defense Ministry issues grave warning to anyone living in Kiev
The ministry pointed out that if Ukraine attempted to carry out its criminal plans in order to disrupt Russia's Victory Day celebrations, the Russian Army would deliver a strike targeting downtown Kiev
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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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US seizes most of oil from captured Iranian tankers — Trump
Earlier, Donald Trump admitted that the US military behaved like pirates when seizing tankers with Iranian oil
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Russia testing new Shturmovik ground drone in special military operation in Ukraine
Drone Force Aero also noted that the drone is equipped with a fiber-optic communication line
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From trendy toys to tools of political manipulation: Rapid advancement of AI avatars
As you read this text, thousands of non-existent people are selling clothes, raising funds, and campaigning for politicians
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Fires at UAE oil sites stem from US’ reckless actions — Iranian agency
According to the news agency, Iran did not plan any attacks on UAE oil facilities
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Ukrainians attempt to disrupt Victory Day memorial event in Amsterdam — Russian embassy
The embassy noted that the display of neo-Nazi flags by the attackers clearly shows who the Dutch authorities have "given shelter to"
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White House begins to prepare for possible defeat in midterms — Washington Post
The midterm elections in the United States will be held on November 3
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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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Russia set record volume of LNG supplies to Europe in January 2026
EU imports of Russian LNG amounted to 2.276 billion cubic meters, according to TASS calculations based on data from the European analytical center Bruegel
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Finnish military says it is impossible to down drones near Russian border — Yle
There have been multiple reports of UAVs being spotted within Finland and its airspace
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