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Deal on Russian gas supplies to China to be signed in October - Russian energy minister
Over the past 10 years, natural gas consumption in China has increased from 24 billion to 100 billion cubic metres a year
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Fesco, Vietnam’s VIMC agree on cooperation in maritime shipping
The parties intend to expand cooperation to develop maritime container transportation between Asian countries and promote Fesco services in Vietnam and in international markets where VIMC operates
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Losses of Russia’s coal industry may reach $7.13 bln in 2026 in stress scenario
Russian Deputy Energy Minister Dmitry Islamov recalled that the ministry had forecast the sector’s loss in 2025 at 360 bln rubles ($4.46 bln)
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Unfriendly countries discussing Russia’s possible expulsion from Interpol
The head of the National Central Bureau of Interpol of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia, Valery Kalachev, noted that such a procedure is not provided for by the charter of the organization
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Russian antimonopoly watchdog postpones consideration of iPhone price case
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Missile alert canceled in Belgorod, Shebekino
The sound of explosions were heard in Belgorod
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Army specialists helping Rosatom secure Zaporozhye nuke plant - official
A regiment of radiation, chemical and biological protection troops has been additionally deployed to the plant
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Russia, Central African Republic sign memorandum of cooperation on geology, subsoil use
The main areas of cooperation include regional geological study of the subsoil, technological study and development of the mineral resource base, examination of mineral reserves
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Kiev making bombs disguised as household items — expert
Andrey Pirozhkov said the components for making such devices typically arrive from Europe via third countries
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US cannot achieve regime change in Iran — Italian expert
Michele Geraci noted that Iran had a system of power distribution and control that was very difficult to dismantle
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Bosnian Serb leader calls NATO bombings with uranium criminal
Milorad Dodik pointed to the devastating health consequences, noting that many individuals suffer from malignant diseases as a direct result
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Two NATO ships enter Gulf of Finland — media
Earlier, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said at a press conference following a Helsinki summit of NATO’s Baltic member states that the bloc was launching a mission dubbed Baltic Sentry in the Baltic Sea, aimed at protecting underwater infrastructure
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Russia’s international reserves gain $1 bln in one week to $803 bln — Central Bank
Russia's international reserves reached a record high of $826.8 bln on January 30
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US says it can take Kharg 'any time it wants,' but keeping it is another story — expert
Alexander Kharchenko noted that "Iran will not accept this painful blow and will actively use drones and ballistic missiles"
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Qatar Energy declares force majeure on LNG supply Contracts to four countries
The company noted that specialists are currently assessing the damage and the timeframe for repairs to facilities, as well as the impact of the damage on its operations
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Cache with grenades, Belgian machine gun found in abandoned building in DPR
The operation was carried out in collaboration with military counterintelligence units
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Pork exports from Russia up 2.1-fold in January-March to over $180 mln
Vietnam, Belarus, and China are among three biggest buyers of Russian pork, according to the report
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Russian Su-34 bombers wipe out Ukrainian armor by FAB-500 glide bombs in Kursk Region
After receiving a confirmation based on reconnaissance data that the targets had been destroyed, "the crews safely returned to their airfield," Russia’s Defense Ministry said
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Ukraine’s overall debt for Russian gas grows to $3.492 billion
The overall amount of gas to be imported by Ukraine in April will be 2.7 billion cubic metres. With the price of $ 485.5 per 1,000 cubic metres
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Russian customs backs cutting duty-free Internet parcels limit — official
Russians are currently able to purchase goods in foreign online shops in the amount up to 1,000 euro and weight of 31 kg per month
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Gazprom gas production down by 25% in 1H 2023 to 179.45 bcm — company
Oil and gas condensate production in the first half of the year increased by 8.8%, to 36.31 million tons
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EU makes mistake refusing to invite Damascus to donor conference — Russian envoy
A two-day international donor conference on Syria, which opened in Brussels on April 24, involves representatives of more than 85 countries and organizations
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Three Ukrainian drones attack two settlements in Russia’s Belgorod Region
According to Vyacheslav Gladkov, a UAV hit a truck in the city of Shebekino, damaging its trailer
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Death toll from Colombian Air Force plane crash rises to 69
57 people were injured
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14 killed, 13 missing in East Siberia floods
1,258 people have sought medical assistance in the flood-stricken areas
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Ukrainian drone downed over Bryansk Region — governor
No injuries or damage was caused
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Gazprom, OMV plan to close asset swap deal by year-end — official
OMV will acquire a 24.98% stake in Achimov Blocks 4A and 5A development project at the Urengoi oil and gas field in West Siberia in exchange for Gazprom’s participation in its assets
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Russia’s new state armament program may focus on autonomous weapons
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Romania can't find a company willing to buy Lukoil's refinery - portal
According to the portal, buyers are not interested in the refinery, which has outdated facilities and requires significant investment
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Over 800,000 Russians traveled to Thailand in 2025 — Thai Ministry
In total, 10.7 million international travelers visited Thailand from January 1
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Western sanctions continue to block Russian agriculture exports — Russian MFA
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Vershinin noted that "politicizing food security issues is wrong and unacceptable"
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World oil market is balanced, 2024 oil price will be $80-100 per barrel — Gazprom Neft
Brent oil prices remained at around $85 per barrel for almost the entire month of March
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Russia does not accept sending NATO troops to Kiev-controlled territory — mission to UN
Dmitry Polyansky, Russia’s Acting Permanent Representative to the United Nations, noted that it is fraught with an uncontrolled escalation of the conflict with unpredictable consequences
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Russia to support Asia by halting LNG supplies to Europe — expert
This is more likely to refer to redirecting LNG supplies, rather than pipe gas, Sergey Kaufman said
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Iran’s IRGC confirms delivering missile strikes on Dimona, Eilat in Israel, US army bases
The names of the military bases affected by the attack were not disclosed
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Russia hopes to avoid negative scenarios after New START expiration — senior diplomat
Sergey Ryabkov noted that Russia continues to take "steps to keep windows of opportunity open in the interests of political-diplomatic measures and to ensure predictability and restraint in the strategic sphere"
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IN BRIEF: President Putin’s key statements at a meeting on economic issues
The president said that Russia needs to return to a path of sustainable economic growth
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Chechen regiment storms Ukrainian positions in DPR’s Novomikhailovsky community
As a result of the clash, the enemy suffered losses and was demoralized
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US leader’s approval rating drops to 36%, lowest since his inauguration — poll
According to the provided data, 35% of respondents positively assessed the US strikes on Iran, while 61% viewed them negatively
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US awaits Iran’s response on potential peace talks on March 26 — media
According to sources cited by Axios, if the plans for the negotiations are confirmed, US Vice President JD Vance will likely attend
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Russia’s Defense Minister gives start to Baikal-Amur railway upgrade
"Transport capabilities of Eastern Siberia will be expanded by the end of 2024 after the railway comes into service," Sergey Shoigu pointed out
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Putin launches serial assembly of Lada Aura via videoconference
The car based on the Vesta model was first presented last summer
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Russia can't rely on EU, given its sanctions-mania against Moscow, says Lavrov
Russia realized that relying on the EU in strategic areas of the economy, expecting supplies of technologies and components from countries that can overnight impose sanctions against us is simply impermissible for such a power as Russia, the foreign minister said
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'Humanitarian decision': Kremlin on waiving visa requirement for Georgian citizens
On Wednesday, Vladimir Putin signed a decree waiving the visa requirement for Georgian citizens, beginning on May 15
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Control of Rai-Aleksandrovka to better opportunities to engage Kiev forces near Slavyansk
Igor Kimakovsky, advisor to the head of the DPR, emphasized that this victory will enable the Russian army to deploy medium-range artillery against Ukrainian positions
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Oil traders ramp up bets ahead of US President’s Iran talks update — FT
According to the publication, approximately 6,200 contracts for Brent and West Texas Intermediate crude oil were traded
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West using Ukraine to analyze Russia’s combat tactics — head of Kherson region
Vladimir Saldo added that the line of engagement along the Dnieper River in the Kherson Region has not been an exception
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‘No justification’ for continued armed conflict in Middle East — Russian Foreign Ministry
According to the statement, Russia "firmly supports the UAE in defending its sovereignty and territorial integrity, condemns targeted attacks on civilians as well as on civilian infrastructure"
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Fixed capital investment in Hainan Province up 7.4% in January — March
Investment in infrastructure development increased by 8.9% year-on-year
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IN BRIEF: On progress of construction of NPP in Uzbekistan, statements by Rosatom
The State Atomic Energy Corporation Rosatom and the Atomic Energy Agency of Uzbekistan signed a roadmap for cooperation in the nuclear and related fields
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Russia 'negative' on Iran conflict spilling over to Caspian Sea region — Kremlin
Dmitry Peskov declined to comment on media reports alleging that Israel had carried out strikes on Russian ships in the Caspian Sea
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Russian drones fly up to 60 km behind Ukrainian defense lines near Kramatorsk — expert
Vitaly Kiselyov said it is necessary to increase the number of strikes on Ukrainian troops from FPV drones
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Republic of Congo ready to offer Lukoil new projects — minister
"The Republic of Congo is open to cooperation with the company on new projects in this area, and the management of our National Oil Company, who also came to Moscow with me, is ready to begin negotiations with Lukoil," Denis-Christel Sassou Nguesso said
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Putin reaffirms Russia’s support for Lebanon’s sovereignty
The Russian and Lebanese leaders exchanged views on pressing regional issues, expressing willingness to cooperate in the creation of conditions for the safe return of Syrian refugees sheltered in Lebanon to their home country
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City of Sanya in Hainan boosts domestic demand by developing cruise routes
More than 20 companies engaged in the organization of maritime travel maintain representative offices in the city’s central business district
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Novoaidar hospital evacuated, rubble clean-up underway - diplomat
Rodion Miroshnik underlined that it had been the second bombardment of a hospital in the LPR in 2023
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Law granting immunity to former presidents comes into force in Russia
Under the document, in order to deprive an ex-president of immunity, the State Duma would have to put forward accusations of high treason or gravely serious felonies
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Trump says, Vance, Rubio, Witkoff engaged in talks with Iran
And the other side, I can tell you, they'd like to make a deal, he said
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Previous US administration deceived and destroyed Ukraine — Russian diplomat
According to Maria Zakharova, Ukraine was an "emerging democracy" plagued with "corruption, graft and nationalism"
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Rosatom, India agree on construction site for new NPP of Russian design
Rosatom plans to start the construction of the first nuclear power plant in Bangladesh this autumn
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EC postpones publication of ban on Russian oil imports for EU countries
Initially, April 15 was discussed, but the ban clause has now disappeared from the European Commission's agenda
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About 3,500 Russians injured or killed by Ukrainian drone attacks in 2025 — diplomat
The number includes about 200 children
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Russian-language TV channel launched in China
The new TV channel will broadcast mostly movies and documentaries
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Fesco, Vietnam’s VIMC agree on cooperation in maritime shipping
The parties intend to expand cooperation to develop maritime container transportation between Asian countries and promote Fesco services in Vietnam and in international markets where VIMC operates
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Japanese serviceman storms Chinese embassy in Tokyo, threatens diplomats — Chinese MFA
According to the embassy’s statement, the perpetrator, who claimed to be an officer of Japan’s Self-Defense Forces, climbed over the fence and forced his way onto the premises of the diplomatic mission
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Iran halts gas supplies to Turkey after Israeli strike — Bloomberg
According to sources, Turkey is still importing gas from Russia and Azerbaijan and also has reserves
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Russian Transport Ministry considering restart of air service with South Korea
The issue is being examined "among others," Russian Minister of Transport Andrey Nikitin said
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Vorobey-10 drone carrying thermobaric munitions to be tested in special op zone
The Vorobey-10 has a range of approximately 15 km, and can carry a payload of up to 10 kg
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Ukrainian strike on Zaporozhye hospital deliberate, not mistake — military expert
Vitaly Kiselyov believes that Kiev will describe the incident as a targeting error, an operator mistake, or attribute it to a Russian drone
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Russia always prefers talks to fighting, wars, says Lavrov
The first Russian-Ukrainian negotiations after the launch of Moscow’s special military operation in Ukraine took place in Belarus in early March 2022 but the talks yielded no tangible results
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Ukrainian drone strike hits hospital ICU ward in Zapozorhye Region
Governor Yevgeny Balitsky said that emergency personnel were working at the site of the attack
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In future, OPEC may double control on oil market to 70-80% — Lukoil VP
According to OPEC, in 2021 the demand for oil from the Allian countries will amount to 27.7 mln bpd, while the global demand is about 100 mln bpd
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IRGC says it hit Israeli satellite communications stations, US bases in Middle East
Targets were hit in Jordan, Bahrain and Kuwait
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Delays with Dragon destroyer reveals uselessness of UK’s military ‘umbrella’ — diplomat
Ambassador Andrey Kelin says countries of the region expect protection for allowing London to deploy military facilities
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Trump tried to gauge if Iran ready for ceasefire via Pakistani intermediary — newspaper
According to the source, the US leader faced a coordinated and decisive response
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Trump trapped in Iranian crisis, with no good options to get out — TV
Presidents often are faced with crises with no good solution, but few find themselves in a dead-end situation that Trump has driven himself into, the TV channel noted
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Treaty on Russian-Iranian strategic partnership 85% ready — Lavrov
According to the top Russian diplomat, "what is going on between Palestinians and the Israelis" have no impact of the negotiating process on the big treaty between Russia and Iran
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Blow to non-proliferation regime and IAEA acknowledgement: Russian diplomat’s statements
Now, nuclear sites "indeed, are targets for attacks," Mikhail Ulyanov noted
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Hungary, Slovakia blocked Brussels plan to reject Russian energy resources
Foreign Affairs and Trade Minister of Hungary Peter Szijjarto noted that this plan will lead to a rise in energy prices in Europe and will do harm to the economy of the entire European Union
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Sistema’s shares skyrocket 100% in Moscow trade on owner’s release
It was earlier reported that Sistema owner Vladimir Yevtushenkov was released from house arrest and is coming back to work in the company
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Russia’s Energy Ministry expects to keep coal exports, production at 2025 level
Coal production in Russia in 2025 totaled 440 mln tons
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Putin to arrive in Turkmenistan on two-day visit
The Russian president is expected to take part in a forum dedicated to the International Year of Peace and Trust, International Day of Neutrality, and 30th anniversary of the country’s neutrality
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Northern Sea Route ports need upgrade to handle rare earth metals — expert
According to Alexander Vorotnikov, it is also necessary to increase building of ships, icebreakers, tugboats and tankers
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Israel, US carry out new strike on Bushehr NPP, station sustains no damage — AEOI
According to the organization, no technical malfunctions have been witnessed at the plant
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Explosive-laden insoles intercepted and other terrorist plots foiled: FSB hard at work
Employees of the Russian Federal Security Service, the Interior Ministry, and the Federal National Guard Service were put on high alert
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Iran blocks container ship SELEN from passing through Strait of Hormuz — IRGC Navy
IRGC Navy Commander Ali Reza Tangsiri stressed that the passing of any vessel through this waterway required thorough coordination with Iranian authorities
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Iran agrees not to enrich uranium — US leader
Donald Trump added that the Islamic republic "can’t have certain things"
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Russia ready to supply all types of energy resources to Vietnam
According to Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko, the Russian side can offer supplies of agricultural products, fertilizers, as well as pharmaceutical and polymer products
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UK increases military budget, purchases hardware — Russian envoy
Russian Ambassador to the United Kingdom Andrey Kelin pointed out that London was actively working to ramp up its production of ammunition and explosives used for military purposes
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Russia, Ukraine getting close to settlement deal, says Trump
These are people that they don't like each other very much, he added
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Trump asserts power shift in Iran already took place
The US president said, referring to the new leaders of the country, that he would "see how they turn out"
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Today's global conflicts make it look like WWIII has started already: Lavrov’s remarks
According to the Russian top diplomat, developments in Latin America and the Middle East are a direct result of the West’s attempts to preserve the remnants of its dominance
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Israel strikes Iran’s largest explosives production facility in Isfahan
Besides, the Israeli Air Force attacked "dozens" of Iranian facilities during the day, including ballistic missile launching sites, weapons production sites, and air defense systems
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Gas hub in Turkey to start functioning within a year — source in Turkish Energy Ministry
It is also stated that the date of the conference on the gas hub has not yet been determined
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US sought to destabilize Russia by instigating protests in Moscow, Duma speaker says
Several criminal cases were launched after a series of opposition rallies in Moscow this summer
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Russia’s future largely depends on success in AI sphere — Putin
The Russian leader noted that Russia needs to scale up its efforts in developing artificial intelligence
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Rosatom to mine and process critical metals in Brazil
As part of their joint activities, the partners plan to obtain the necessary permits, conduct geological exploration at promising deposits and establish modern mining and processing facilities based on them
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Russia honors $65.6 mln Eurobond coupon payment — Finance Ministry
Payments were made in accordance with the decree of the Russian Federation on the temporary procedure of honoring state debt liabilities of the Russian Federation to residents and foreign creditors
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Fire in central Moscow extinguished, three people died
Fire and rescue units evacuated 19 people, including five children
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India’s HAL hopes for cooperation with Russia on Su-57 jet — source
The Su-57E multirole fighter jet performed a training flight at Aero India 2025 on Monday
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Russia to remember feats of North Korean troops in Kursk region — top diplomat
Sergey Lavrov said "those feats will certainly strengthen further the ties of friendship and historical solidarity in our joint fight for justice"
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EU energy crisis of its own making, Russia snub to blame — Dmitriev
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is still too slow to admit that it is critical in the EU, the special presidential envoy said
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