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Russia remains largest market for Ukrainian goods — statistics
The report shows that Kiev reduced exports to Russia by 23.3% in January-June 2014, year on year
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Trump raises tariffs from 10% to 15% worldwide
On Friday, Trump signed an executive order imposing 10% tariffs on imports from all countries
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French PM postpones cabinet reshuffle due to potential no-confidence resolution
The newspaper anticipated that the cabinet reshuffle will take place no earlier than February 25
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Russia, Madagascar sign joint statement on no first placement of weapons in space
The Russian Foreign Ministry described the initiative as "a significant political factor contributing to the process of ensuring equal and indivisible security for all"
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At least 42 police officers injured during riots in Serbia, 37 people detained — minister
"This is one of the most brutal attacks on the police in recent years," Ivica Dacic said
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Orban: Hungary knows for sure that Druzhba pipeline is technically ready for operation
Hungarian Prime Minister stressed that attempts to damage the energy security of Hungary and Slovakia - two members of the European Union - run counter to the existing agreements between Ukraine and the EU
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US weighs on assassination attempt on Iran's supreme leader, his son — news outlet
The sources cited by Axios say that Iran may be allowed ‘token’ nuclear enrichment
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Iran designates EU countries’ navies, air forces as terrorist organizations
According to the statement, "based on the principle of reciprocity," the Iranian foreign ministry recognizes and declares "the navies and air forces of all EU member states as terrorist organizations"
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Foreign mercenaries of Ukrainian army fight Russia near Raigorodka
According to an officer of the department for joint training and interaction with the armed forces of the organizational and planning department of the Moscow military district combat training directorate, they heard English and Georgian, but did not communicate personally
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Epstein’s files mention Zelensky in connection with human trafficking from Ukraine
Vladimir Zelensky appears in Epstein's files several dozen times, most prominently in connection with the Jean-Luc Brunel case
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Gazprom intends to supply China only with own gas from Sakhalin — CEO
Earlier, head of Russian oil giant Rosneft Igor Sechin spoke about the company's ambitions to supply gas to China
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Ukrainian conflict moves towards settlement — Russia’s charge d’affaires in US
In ensuring that children all over the world sleep peacefully because the great powers keep in touch in the form of a professional dialogue, Andrey Ledenyov said
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Russia still views Switzerland as not neutral — ambassador
Sergey Garmonin emphasized that Bern’s policy toward Moscow remained unfriendly
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Russian Railways developed quantum communications roadmap
The roadmap comprises development of nine priority technologies and fifteen products by 2024 along with over 35 key performance indicators
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Venezuela rejects extension of US sanctions, calls for mutually beneficial relations
According to the statement, eleven years after this order came into effect, the reality proves that designating Venezuela as a threat to the United States is completely untrue
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Russia, Saudi Arabia to continue cooperation in OPEC+ - Kremlin spokesman
The parties agree that our countries shoulder an enormous responsibility for cooperation so as to support the international energy market, says Dmitry Peskov
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Merz says will travel to US with EU’s agreed position to discuss tariffs
According to Merz, his talks with the US president will be preceded by consultations with the European Union to elaborate "an absolutely clear European position"
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Hungary blocks EU's 90-billion-euro aid package for Ukraine — top diplomat
Peter Szijjarto says the decision will remain in force until Ukraine restarts Russian oil deliveries via the Druzhba pipeline
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Eight types of newest drones introduced in Russia — Rostec
Rostec presented devices of different designs - aircraft, with a vertical takeoff, quadrocopters, multicopters, both with electric motors and internal combustion engines, said CEO Sergey Chemezov
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OPEC+ actions may soon bring oil prices back to $80 per barrel — experts
According to Dmitry Skryabin, future prices will be affected by the reaction of the US Federal Reserve and its possible rate cut, the situation with financial and economic stimulus in China, as well as the reaction of OPEC+
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Military service beginning to be perceived as shameful in Ukraine — battalion commander
Ukraine's general mobilization has been repeatedly extended since February 2022
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Russia promises retaliation if South Korea joins PURL initiative on Ukraine
Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova noted that Moscow was surprised to hear reports about possible Seoul's participation in this program, since such steps would be at odds with the country's official line of non-participation in the efforts of the collective West to pump weapons and ammunition into the Ukrainian army
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Russia failed to find alternative to western capital markets in the east — Sberbank CEO
There is no alternative to western capital markets in the nearest years
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US to strengthen tariff policy after Supreme Court’s decision — White House
The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday ruled that the administration's use of import duties under the pretext of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act is an abuse of power
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Generals Moskalik, Sarvarov killed in Kiev regime’s terrorist attacks — General Staff
Colonel General Sergei Rudskoy noted that with the deaths of the generals, the troops "lost true professionals, loyal comrades, and true patriots"
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Russia develops manipulator for drones collecting soil samples
The device equipped with a drill, actuators and sensors, is managed by a microcontroller
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Russian diplomat slams 'absurd' reason for UK Foreign Secretary cancelling visit
"This cancellation of the visit followed its recent postponing," spokeswoman of the Russian Foreign Ministry said
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Russia, IAEA discussing terms of local ceasefire to repair ZNPP’s backup power line
Rosatom CEO Alexey Likhachev recalled that electricity for the nuclear power facility’s needs is supplied by high-voltage transmission lines and if any of them is shut down, this will seriously impact electricity supplies safety
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Russia should prepare for de-carbonization, carbon tax in advance — Security Council
Dmitry Medvedev noted that it is required to develop a high-precision system for recording of greenhouse gas emission and absorption
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Google's foreclosed Russian debts exceed 26.3 billion rubles
The court and other materials reviewed by TASS say that 58 enforcement proceedings were opened against the company
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Press review: India to continue buying Russian oil as US amasses major force near Iran
Top stories from the Russian press on Friday, February 20th
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Putin for right of employment for immigrants with study visas
“I do assure you that I will give an instruction to my colleagues in the Presidential Administration and in the government” the president said
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Qamishli airport comes under control of Syrian Civil Aviation Authority
The head of the authority Omar al-Hosari also added that work on restoring the airport in Deir ez-Zor is continuing at an accelerated pace
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US admitted knowledge of Nord Streams terrorist attacks by Spiegel publication — ex-PM
According to Nikolay Azarov, such an operation, which certainly came to the attention of the intelligence services of the NATO countries and the alliance itself, "simply could not have happened without the knowledge of the United States."
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Putin slams new restrictions on Cuba as 'unacceptable'
The Russian president stressed that Moscow's position is unambiguous
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Ukraine attacks school in Zaporozhye Region for second time in day
Governor Yevgeny Balitsky said that the attack damaged the front of the educational establishment and the surrounding area, and school buses were hit by shrapnel
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Russian MP slams 20th package of EU sanctions as declaration of ‘tanker war’
According to Leonid Slutsky, these sanctions will further marginalize Europe in global politics and exclude any possibility of the European Union’s participation in negotiations on the Ukrainian settlement
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New Delhi boosts security over terrorist threat information — agency
Field engineers, dog training units and rapid reaction groups were put on alert in strategically important locations, PTI news agency reported
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No prejudice against Russian figure skaters at Olympics — Sikharulidze
Adeliia Petrosian and Petr Gumennik performed as if these four years of absence from the international arena had never happened, the President of the Russian Figure Skating Federation said
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Russian military specialists train over 1,000 personnel for Tajikistani army
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West makes destabilizing false comments on Russia’s position in Ukraine talks — Zakharova
One way or another, of course, the opponents did not abandon some of this information noise, but in any case, at least they managed to do without these installations turning into performances, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman said
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China set to buy two air tankers from Russia — minister
It is noted that China is also interested in training crews for such airplanes
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Ukraine loses over 520,000 troops in 2025 — Russian General Staff
Sergey Rudskoy says total loss of Ukrainian servicemen is estimated at more than 1,5 million
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Russia thankful to Trump for efforts on peaceful settlement in Ukraine — Kremlin
"We are ready to welcome any country’s efforts," Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov noted
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Times calls Russian participation in 2028 Olympic Games under national flag inevitable
Journalist Owen Slot said that the admission of Russian paralympians to the Games in Italy under the national flag and with the anthem was the first significant step towards the return of Russian athletes to the international sports family
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US, allies to be unable to dislodge Assad, says ambassador
"There should be no illusions in this respect," Vasily Nebenzya said
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Removing Kiev regime must be discussed with US — politician
Аormer Ukrainian Prime Minister Nikolay Azarov emphasized that, in the long term, the Ukrainian people are primarily interested in removing the Kiev Nazi regime
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Russia hits 112 Islamic State targets in Syria — defense minister
Defense Minister said the Russian aerospace forces had "destroyed "19 command posts, 12 ammunition caches, 71 military hardware pieces and six explosive device making facilities"
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Kiev can receive information posted on Telegram — FSB
The spokesperson said that the use of Telegram by the Russian army in the area of a special military operation in the last three months threatened the lives of military personnel
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Rosneft chief: Oil production in Russia may reach 700 million tons annually
Europe remains the key consumer of oil for Russia, state oil company Rosneft chief Igor Sechin notes
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Russia’s Petrosyan finishes 6th in women’s figure skating at 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy
US' Alysa Liu won the gold in women’s singles
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US terminates number of tariffs following Supreme Court ruling — White House
In particular, the tariff on products from 185 countries and territories imposed in April 2025 shall no longer be applied
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Russian Naval Aviation celebrates 100th anniversary
"Combat operations of the marine aviation were notable for unwavering resilience and courage, high combat activity and expertise," the Commander-in-Chief said in a congratulating telegram
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Hungary will provide Ukraine with no support as long as it is blocking oil transit — Orban
Supplies of Russian oil to Hungary via the Druzhba pipeline across Ukraine were suspended in late January
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Four died, 2 people injured in road accident near Russian Caucasus Mineralnye Vody
The bus was trafficking the children from Makhachkala to Sochi
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Western coalition withdrawing troops from military base in Syria’s al-Hasakah governorate
On February 12, the Western coalition withdrew its troops from the Al-Tanf base at the junction of the borders of Syria, Iraq, and Jordan, which made it possible to control of the strategic Damascus-Baghdad highway
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US intelligence agencies plan to use AI against undesirable countries
Sergey Naryshkin noted that this could become a very serious problem for all mankind
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Russia’s retail trade turnover rises by 12.3% in February
According to Rosstat, online sales of large and medium-sized companies in February increased by 2.6% compared to January 2024, and by 41.9% compared to February last year
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Lavrov offers condolences to Wang Yi over death of Chinese tourists in Lake Baikal
Russian Foreign Minister stressed that relevant Russian agencies are conducting a full-scale investigation of the incident and promised to inform Beijing about its results immediately
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Orban: Hungary may stop supplying electricity to Ukraine
Hungarian Prime Minister said that in response to Ukraine’s hostile actions Hungary stopped supplying diesel fuel there and blocked a 90 billion euro "military loan" of the European Union
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Kiev spends electricity not on people’s needs, but on drone production — ex-PM Azarov
He also said that the authorities continue to export electricity
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Positive sentiment dominate Russian stock market over week — VTB
Investors made more purchases than sales
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No Western partner withdraws from Rosneft projects amid sanctions
All the Russian oil giant's projects linked to the participation of Western partners are underway in a normal regime in line with the schedule approved by both sides
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UK journalist slams Western interpretation of Ukraine conflict causes as ‘ridiculous’
Frank Wright criticized the policies that use culture, the media, and legislative mechanisms to promote the conflict
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Former Russian PM points to serious rifts in relations between EU nations
As an example, Sergey Stepashin cited the situation in Germany
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Slovakia ready to suspend electricity supplies to Ukraine on February 23 — PM
To avoid It Kiev must resume oil transit through the Druzhba pipeline, Robert Fico said
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Russian forces destroy 27 Ukrainian drones in West battlegroup’s zone
Air defense units destroyed 27 enemy fixed-wing unmanned aerial vehicles, head of the grouping’s press center Leonid Sharov said
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Kiev troops bombard Donetsk People’s Republic two times over past day
There were no reports on casualties among civilians
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Russian diplomat explains why 'regime of silence' around talks on Ukraine is needed
According to Maria Zakharova, attempts to turn a serious process into a show are fraught with disinformation
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Warplanes of Russian aircraft carrier to be used in Syria Oct-Jan — source
During the voyage the Admiral Kuznetsov "will have about 15 fighters Su-33 and MiG-29K/KUB and more than ten helicopters Ka-52K, Ka-27 and Ka-31"
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Canada wins gold in men’s curling at 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Italy
In the final, the Canadians defeated the British national team
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Russian troops liberate eight communities in Ukraine operation over week — top brass
Russia’s Battlegroup North inflicted more than 1,310 casualties on Ukrainian troops and destroyed four enemy armored combat vehicles in its areas of responsibility over the week, the Defense Ministry reported
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Moscow says UN registers systemic human rights violations in Ukraine
The Russian Foreign Ministry expressed deep concern over the conclusions about Kiev’s discriminatory policy against Ukrainian citizens residing in Donbass
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Burberry extends rights to three trademarks in Russia for 10 years
Trademarks are registered under 4, 8, 9, 11, 16, 18, 20, 21, 24, 25, 28 and 41 classes of the International Classification of Goods and Services
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Russia working with range of countries on payment systems independent from SWIFT
Alternative routes will be found to make the global economy more stable, more predictable, Putin stressed
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Russian General Staff uses analytics to counter Ukrainian strikes deep into Russia
Colonel General Sergey Rudskoy noted that the Main Operations Directorate is directly involved in developing and implementing a set of measures to enhance air defense capabilities
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Europe lost right to sit at Ukraine table with Moscow betrayal — Russian Foreign Ministry
Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova stressed that Europe needs to earn back trust and learn to keep its word, especially with regard to certain norms, rules and laws
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US deploys dozens of military jets to Jordan — newspaper
At least 68 transport jets have landed at the Muwaffaq Salti Air Base since Sunday
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Trump raises tariffs from 10% to 15% worldwide
On Friday, Trump signed an executive order imposing 10% tariffs on imports from all countries
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Protesters tried to attack Azerbaijani president’s car in Washington — embassy
The Presidential Security Service had no choice but to immediately intervene, since any attempt to obstruct or physically interfere with a protected vehicle carrying the head of state constitutes a serious security concern
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Investments in Siberian rare-earth metal cluster planned to be $9.1 bln
Deputy Secretary of the Russian Security Council Alexander Maslennikov said that over 11,000 jobs of different skills will be created in the cluster
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Man, three-year-old child wounded in Ukrainian drone attack in Belgorod Region
The man and the three-year-old girl were taken to a hospital with mine-blast traumas and shrapnel wounds
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Hungary blocks amendments to EU budget not to give Ukraine €90 billion loan
However, for this system to function, it is necessary to change the budget rules in the seven-year EU budget, Hungarian Minister for EU Affairs Janos Boca said
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Press review: Global response to Kerch standoff and EU joins Russia for SWIFT alternative
Top stories in the Russian press on Wednesday
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Russian diplomat says US missile defense in South Korea won't help solve nuclear problem
According to Russian Ambassador to Seoul Alexander Timonin, the approaches of Russia and China to the nuclear problem issue of North Korea are almost identical
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Upgraded Khrizantema-M antitank missile accelerates to hypersonic speed — Rostec
According to the holding company representative, this missile is being used in the special military operation zone in Ukraine
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Hainan plays increasingly important role in global supply chains — newspaper
According to the report, the province's authorities and business leaders frequently receive delegations from different regions of China to negotiate agreements that strengthen cooperation
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Kiev suggests EU use Odessa-Brody oil pipeline instead of Druzhba
This logistics could be organized either through the Ukrainian oil transportation system or by sea with the ensuing transshipment at seaports and transportation via the Odessa-Brody oil pipeline further to the member states of the European Union
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Russian court rejects motion on overturning ex-Ukrainian pilot’s arrest ruling
The prosecutor earlier asked the court to extend Nadezhda Savchenko’s custody by six months
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First stage of tests of African swine fever vaccine successfully completed
The vaccine survived, the pigs are feeling well, scientists say
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Adding Khrunichev Center to EU sanctions package has not affected its work — CEO
Alexey Varochko noted that foreign customers are more interested in cooperation, since there is a shortage of launch capacities on the market, which has become especially acute with the emergence of low-orbit satellite constellations
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Threat to book depository of Russia's main social sciences library eliminated
Fire that broke out in the depository on Friday night kept flaring for almost 24 hours
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Logging in Russia down 10% annually in 2025 — Segezha Group
The volume of logging will not be above 176 mln cubic meters, which is 20-30% below the average metrics for the last decade," Executive Board Member Nikolay Ivanov said
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Child present among Chinese tourists who died on Lake Baikal
Seven bodies have been located using an underwater camera
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Russia 'not wasting time' trying to predict when Ukraine conflict may end — Lavrov
The foreign minister stressed that Russia has clear objectives and will work toward them, regardless of any predictions about when the conflict may conclude
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BRICS strengthening may reshape foundations of global trade — Brazilian president
According to Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, his country will advocate principles of multilateralism in global trade and will not revise its relations with priority partners
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Russia downs five Flamingo long-range missiles, 172 aircraft-type UAVs during day
According to the Defense Ministry, since the beginning of the special military operation, 670 aircraft, 283 helicopters, 115,937 unmanned aerial vehicles
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Ukraine postpones restart of oil supplies to Slovakia until February 24
Russian oil supplies to Hungary over the Druzhba oil pipeline via Ukraine were halted since early February
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Kiev calls on Hungary, Slovakia for dialogue amid threats to halt electricity supplies
Meanwhile, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico also warned that his country’s government would halt electricity supplies to Ukraine from February 23 if Ukraine doesn’t resume oil supplies via the Druzhba pipeline
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End of diesel fuel supplies from Hungary, Slovakia makes Ukraine desperate — ex-PM Azarov
On February 18, Hungary and Slovakia, without waiting for Brussels' actions in response to Ukraine's blocking of the oil supplies, terminated diesel fuel sales to Kiev
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Russia’s Gonets satellite system serves as example of successful conversion
The system was created after upgrading special-purpose communications satellites for civilian use
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Bakanov to replace Borisov as Roscosmos chief, Kremlin announces
Dmitry Bakanov previously served as Russia’s deputy transport minister
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