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US sanctions against Russian oil companies destabilizing — Novak
Sanctions turned into the tool of economic blackmail, which lead to polarization of the world, duplication of technologies and reformatting of trade flows, the deputy PM said
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Board of Peace, Venezuela, progress on Ukraine: Trump’s statements in Davos
The US president said the Board of Peace will operate in cooperation with the UN and many countries
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EC President von der Leyen survives another no-confidence vote
A total of 165 members of the European Parliament backed the motion, while 390 voted against and 10 abstained
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Hamas agrees to lay down arms in exchange for recognition as political party — TV
Under the agreements, Hamas political and military leaders who wish to leave the sector will be able to do so without prosecution by the United States
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Renewable generation becoming more economically competitive globally — Novak
The Russian Deputy Prime Minister said that from 2010 to 2024, electricity generation from solar and wind power plants increased more than 12-fold, from 0.4 to 4.6 trillion kWh
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Russia goes 7-0 in round two of 2026 Australian Open
The 2026 Australian Open tournament is being played on hard courts at Melbourne Park between January 18 and February 1
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Russia asks for consular access to its national detained in Germany over Donbass aid
The embassy reiterated that civilians in Donbass had been subjected to terrorist attacks by the Kiev regime after the unconstitutional coup in Ukraine in February 2014 with the tacit approval of the West
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Germany expels Russian deputy military attache — Der Spiegel
The German Foreign Ministry informed Russian ambassador Sergey Nechayev that the embassy employee must leave Germany within 72 hours
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Transatlantic relations dealt severe blow this week — Kallas
"This year we have already realized that these relationships are not the same as they were," said chief of European diplomacy
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By detaining Jolie’s driver, Ukrainian TRC counted on generous ransom — Kherson Governor
"That TRC officials in Ukraine engage in extortion, promising detainees exemption from forced mobilization, has long been no secre," Vladimir Saldo said
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IN BRIEF: What is known about establishment of Board of Peace
Leaders and representatives of 19 countries signed the charter, alongside US President Donald Trump
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US, Denmark can sort things out between them regarding Greenland — Putin
"This is definitely none of Russia's concern," Vladimir Putin said
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Russian gas supplies may resume in coming years, says German official
Prime minister of Thuringia Mario Voigt also highlighted the need for Berlin to pursue a policy aimed at protecting Germany’s interests
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Palestine relations and possibility of contributing to Board of Peace: Putin's statements
Russia is ready to allocate $1 bln to the Board of Peace "first and foremost to support the Palestinian people," the Russian president said
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Russia has decided on voluntary reduction of oil output only for March, says Novak
It is noted that companies’ output reduction in March will be proportional to production
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US chooses not to sign deal with Ukraine in Davos to hear Russia's position — newspaper
One of the officials interviewed by the FT pointed to Russia's refusal to agree to the settlement plan for Ukraine developed by the US and Ukraine with the support of European leaders
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French Navy stops oil tanker from Russia in the Mediterranean — Macron
The French president said the operation was conducted with support of France's allies
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Russia's largest hydroelectric plant: five years after the accident
The dam in Russia’s Siberia suffered an industrial disaster on August 17, 2009
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UK, France try to build up influence in Arctic by supplying frigates to Denmark — expert
Alexander Stepanov described it as "frigate diplomacy"
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Normalization in BiH requires immediate closure of high representative office — Lavrov
Russian Foreign Minister said that "It was obvious 20 years ago"
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Israeli bullets found in bodies of children killed in Iran — TASS source
Unrest in Iran began on December 29, 2025, after street protests triggered by a sharp fall in the Iranian rial exchange rate, spreading across most major cities
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US policy on Greenland sparks fear in EU — media
European officials believe the Greenland situation "creates a new reality"
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Kalashnikov begins production of upgraded PPK-20 submachine gun
The range of cartridges used in this weapon has been expanded as a result of the upgrade
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US sanctions against Russian oil companies destabilizing — Novak
Sanctions turned into the tool of economic blackmail, which lead to polarization of the world, duplication of technologies and reformatting of trade flows, the deputy PM said
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Trust in NATO, US sharply declines in Ukraine over past year
Survey conducted by the Kiev International Institute of Sociology
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US and China sign off on a deal to sell TikTok’s US business — Semafor portal
The deal will be finalized this week
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Technological leadership cannot be secured without competitive base — Putin
Artificial intelligence, space, communications, digital technologies and quantum calculations are among the most complex and science-intensive technologies, the head of state noted
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Russia's lead negotiator suggests next US deal may involve Canada
Thus, Kirill Dmitriev responded to US President Donald Trump’s statement that a deal on Greenland would be presented soon
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Greenland plans, uncertainty about allies, 24-hour weapons turnaround: Trump statements
According to the president, the United States will not have to pay anything for Greenland, Washington will be able to get all the necessary military access to the island
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Russia to display its most sought-after drones at Abu Dhabi exhibition
Rosoboronexport Director General Alexander Mikheev noted that unmanned technologies are one of the fastest-growing segments of the arms market
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Russian scientists create revolutionary weather-resistant laser communication technology
"This is a significant step toward achieving Russia's technological sovereignty in the field of advanced communications and sensor systems," Alexander Sergeyev said
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Russian gas supplies to friendly countries close to 70% in 2025 — Novak
The work is underway on new routes of supplies to the East
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Press review: Russia, US set high-level Moscow talks as Trump toughens EU stance at Davos
Top stories from the Russian press on Thursday, January 22nd
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Tanker detained by French Navy was en route from Russia — prefecture
There is no information on whether any Russian citizens are among the crew
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Trump believes reasonable price might be set for Greenland
The US President also reiterated his assertion that ownership of Greenland is necessary for the effective deployment of the US Golden Dome missile defense system
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Sydney beach shooting death toll rises to 12 — authorities
Police Commissioner Mal Lanyon designated the attack as a "terrorist incident"
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France's detention of tanker in Mediterranean ups tensions with Russia — senator
Deputy Head of the Russian Federation Council Committee for Defense and Security Konstantin Basyuk believes that such a policy is unlikely to yield any dividends to Paris
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Kiev contradicts peace intentions through attacks on Russian civilian targets — MP
Sergey Altukhov stressed that any temporary solution or respite will only lead to enemy rearmament and further attacks
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New START Treaty, Davos chaos, Marinera sailors’ fate: Foreign Ministry comment
Russia "still has not received" a substantive official response from the United States to Putin's initiative to extend the restrictions imposed by the New START Treaty for a year
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Italian PM sees nothing odd about inviting Russia to join Board of Peace
Giorgia Meloni also noted she does not believe the Board of Peace could become a "private alternative" to the United Nations
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US army secretary Driscoll to take part in consultations on Ukraine in UAE — Axios
Special presidential envoy Steve Witkoff and son-in-law of the American leader Jared Kushner will also participate
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Russian troops strike Ukrainian loitering munitions warehouse over past day
The Ukrainian army lost roughly 1,260 troops in battles with Russian forces in all the frontline areas over the past 24 hours
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Gazprom names gas price growth drivers in Europe
Commodity exchange prices in Germany and Austria climbed above $500 per 1,000 cubic meters, the Russian holding said
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France aims to foster dialogue with BRICS within G7 — Macron
Emmanuel Macron stated that France would strive to restore the G7 as a forum for candid dialogue
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Mass graves found in Kursk Region after Ukrainian incursion — human rights ombudswoman
According to Tatyana Moskalkova, all of Russia’s available resources were mobilized to assist people in searching for their relatives and loved ones
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Europe debates building its own nukes amid tensions with US — media
The European officials are considering several options: upgrading France's arsenal, deploying its nuclear bombers abroad and strengthening NATO's conventional forces in the east
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Key suspect in 2024 murder of Russian General Kirillov sentenced to life in prison
The crime was planned by Ukraine
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Soyuz-5 carrier rocket first launch postponed — Roscosmos
This decision is based on technical grounds, Roscosmos said
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Iran wants to negotiate, says Trump
Speaking about the US attack on Iran's nuclear facilities in June 2025, the US leader alleged that Tehran was two months away from creating nuclear weapons
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Ukrainian armed forces committed genocide of Russians in Krasnoarmeysk — Tribunal
According to chairman Maxim Grigoriev, testimonies from victims and eyewitnesses of the Ukrainian armed forces' crimes detail where, how, and when the killings and torture of local residents took place
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Trump says work on Greenland agreements ongoing
It "will be amazing for the U.S.A.," US President said
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Kremlin declines to comment on reports of Russia supplying Su-35 fighter jets to Iran
Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) General Ali Shadmani, deputy chief of the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters of the Iranian Armed Forces, stated earlier that Tehran had purchased Russian Su-35 fighter jets
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Trump announces talks to give US 'total access' to Greenland
The US president said the details are being negotiated now
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NATO chief dodges question on who will own Greenland under future deal
Mark Rutte said that this issue did not come up anymore in his conversations with US President Donald Trump
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Zelensky cancels trip to Davos due to disrupted meeting with Trump — Rada member
Alexey Goncharenko said that no agreement will be signed
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Trump threatens Europe with tit-for-tat measures if it starts selling US bonds
"If that would happen, there would be a big retaliation on our part, and we have all the cards," the US leader stated
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Russia disappointed at delay in implementation of US decision to release its sailors — MFA
Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova noted that a lot of time has passed since the Russian side received confirmation about US President Donald Trump’s decision to release two Russian members of the crew of the Marinera tanker
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EU can work with Board of Peace if it is narrowed down to Gaza — diplomacy chief
Earlier on Thursday, representatives of 19 countries signed the charter establishing the Board of Peace for Gaza peace efforts in a ceremony on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos
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Over 20 leaders accept invitation to join 'Board of Peace' — Witkoff
US Special Presidential Envoy Steve Witkoff believes that Russia will join the body
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FACTBOX: Cheboksary casualties, 33 Ukrainian drones downed after attack on Russian regions
Two individuals, including a teenager, were wounded in a drone strike in Cheboksary, the republic’s head, Oleg Nikolayev, reported
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Fire breaks out in Davos hotel — newspaper
There is no information about casualties
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London’s threats to stop Russian ships amount to return to piracy — ambassador
Andrey Kelin noted that Western countries have long relied on double standards in attempts to "spite Russia," but their disregard of international law has now reached "unprecedented levels"
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Greenland deal to preserve Denmark's sovereignty but update defense terms — media
According to the news agency, the agreement also envisages intensified NATO activity in the Arctic, stronger security for Greenland, and the extraction of raw materials on the island
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AI could become smarter than all of humanity by 2031 — Musk
According to the businessman, AI that is smarter than any human will be created no later than 2027
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Bank of Russia lowers dollar exchange rate to 76.04 rubles for January 23
The regulator lowered the official euro exchange rate by 1 ruble 93 kopecks to 88.7898 rubles
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Putin's position on Greenland does not indicate meeting with Trump due soon — Kremlin
Dmitry Peskov stressed that Russia has many of its own concerns
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Belgian PM calls Trump ‘very hungry caterpillar’ — newspaper
In his speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos on Wednesday, Donald Trump said that the US had been "extremely foolish" to return Greenland to Denmark after World War II
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White House shares photo of Trump with Greenland map, invites monitoring of situation
Donald Trump has repeatedly stated that Greenland should become part of the United States
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Man attempts to break into Russian Consulate General in New York
The perpetrator tore down the New Year lights but failed to untie the Russian flag installed on the flagpole
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UAV crew of Volki Brigade eliminates valuable Ukrainian spotter in special op zone
The commander of the brigade’s reconnaissance and assault unit said that the eliminated serviceman had long been directing Ukrainian artillery and aviation strikes against Russian positions
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Kiev returns bodies of two Russian soldiers captured without injuries — ombudswoman
Tatyana Moskalkova added that during a meeting on January 16, 2026, in Geneva with Mirjana Spoljaric, President of the International Committee of the Red Cross, she presented multiple pieces of evidence confirming war crimes committed by the Ukrainian armed forces
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Zelensky announces Ukrainian delegation to trilateral talks in UAE
The Ukrainian delegation will include Rustem Umerov, Kirill Budanov, Sergey Kislitsa, David Arakhamia and Andrey Gnatov
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Trump pledges support to Palestinian technocratic government in Gaza
US president confirmed that phase two of the Gaza peace plan has begun
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Zelensky says meeting between US, Russia, Ukraine planned for January 23-24 in UAE
Vladimir Zelensky said it's good that there will be a trilateral meeting at the technical level
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Hungary won’t have to pay for its participation in Board of Peace — Orban's office
Hungary believes that the Board of Peace will bring together those who advocate for peace, and therefore participation in this body is in its interests, Gergely Gulyas stressed
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Russian energy system sets historical record of power consumption
Stable frost covering a significant portion of the Russian territory became the main driver for load growth
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RTS Index growth exceeds 2% as Bank of Russia sets exchange rates for January 23
The regulator lowered the dollar exchange rate for January 23 to 76.04 rubles, the euro to 88.79 rubles, and the yuan to 10.86 rubles
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Kiev has lost its own power generation capacity, relies on external sources — expert
Alexander Kharchenko noted that residents tend to turn on all their electrical appliances immediately after power is restored, which puts additional strain on the grid
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Berlin's spy allegations 'absurd,' response coming to hostile actions — Russian embassy
The diplomatic mission confirmed that Russian Ambassador to Germany Sergey Nechayev was summoned to the German Foreign Ministry
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Trump may propose $1 million payment to each Greenland resident — newspaper
The island's population currently stands at 57,000 people
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Russia’s $1 billion contribution to Board of Peace must go to Palestine — Kremlin
The "Board of Peace," initially created for settlement in the Palestinian Gaza Strip, is being formed at the initiative of US President Donald Trump
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Trump refers to himself as dictator following WEF speech
The US leader added that his remarks were based on common sense
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Putin greenlights idea of fully banning vapes in Russia
"Not only such decision is important but carrying appropriate work" among the youth also, the president stressed
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Russian fish, seafood exports to China up 13% in 2025
Estimates of the Fish Union’s analytical center are based on data from the Main Customs Administration of China
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Denmark not to allow crossing red lines when discussing Greenland — PM
Mette Frederiksen called on the EU allies for unity
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At least ten new pharmaceutical plants to be built in Russia by 2030 — minister
They will specialize in antitumor, hormone, radio pharmaceutical and other socially important drugs, Russian Minister of Industry and Trade Anton Alikhanov noted
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Trump reports talks on Greenland's role in developing Golden Dome system
The US President has repeatedly said that the United States needs to own Greenland in order to deploy the system effectively
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Sinners scores record 16 Oscar nominations
The film moved past previous record holders All About Eve (1950), Titanic (1997) and La La Land (2016), which all garnered 14 Oscar nominations
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IN BRIEF: Lavrov on irreversible multipolarity, Board of Peace, US territorial ambitions
The Russian foreign minister said that Moscow sees inconsistency in the Trump administration's approach to international security issues
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Contribution to Board of Peace to require unblocking Russian assets in US — Kremlin
Dmitry Peskov noted that it is not yet clear how the contribution will be formalized legally
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Kalashnikov to organize demonstration flights of its products in other countries
The arms manufacturer said that many exhibition visitors were primarily interested in the Skat-350M all-weather high-altitude reconnaissance drone and the KUB-2E and KUB-10E guided loitering munitions
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Palestinian president arrives in Moscow for meeting with Putin on January 22
The sides are expected to discuss "the latest developments in the Middle East"
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China advocates dialogue with US — ambassador to Russia
Sino-US relations have gone through many trials, but the Chinese side has consistently adhered to the principles of mutual respect, Zhang Hanhui said
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Trump’s single statement pushes Zelensky to edges of Davos forum — Russian diplomat
No problems facing Ukraine and the Ukrainian people could have prevented Zelensky from racing to Davos had he had the chance to meet with the US president, Russian Foreign Ministry’s Ambassador-at-Large Rodion Miroshnik noted
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Russian embassy granted access to jailed founder of SOS Donbass group
Russian consular officer visited Novikova at Fleury-Merogis Prison outside Paris
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Europe to face unimaginable dangers without US army, says Trump
The US leader said that without the participation of the United States, the work of many governments would have been paralyzed
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Trump may rush to Armageddon, ending aid to Ukraine, over EU’s trade bazooka — NYT
According to the report, "that would be a disaster for Europe"
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Russian troops strike Ukrainian army’s energy infrastructure over past day
Russia’s Battlegroup Center inflicted more than 445 casualties on Ukrainian troops and destroyed two enemy tanks and two armored combat vehicles in its area of responsibility over the past day, the Defense Ministry reported
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Russian embassy says it wasn't notified by France about tanker detention
Russian diplomats are currently finding out whether there are Russian citizens among the crew
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Russia may consider restoring preserved foreign aircraft
Russian Transport Ministry expects investors will be found for the Domodedovo Airport of Moscow
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Gold prices rising amid decline in oil prices
Since the beginning of January 2026, the price of gold futures has risen by 12.37%
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