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Russia’s Uralvagonzavod in talks on cargo railcar JV in Iran
A representative of Uralvagonzavod has confirmed, without elaborating, that the company has held negotiations with Iran on the issue
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Bank of Russia to study AI effect on economy, competition
The regulator is going to look at the consequences of broad application of these methods for the economy and its structure, innovations and productivity, the labor market and inequality across households in terms of incomes
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Press review: Epstein files hit UK government as Russia seeks role in Trump peace route
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Zelensky's accusations cannot force Hungary to approve Ukraine's EU accession — PM
Viktor Orban warned that his government would not change its stance on the issue
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Head of Armenian regulator backs idea of connecting to power systems of Turkey, Azerbaijan
The operation of power systems of the two countries will provide greater flexibility to control from the engineering standpoint and will provide economic benefits, Mesrop Mesropyan noted
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Ukraine loses 2,000 mercenaries, elite forces personnel in Gulyaipole — expert
Andrey Marochko noted that, having neutralized all enemy threats, Russian fighters created fire pockets for them in this sector of the front, destroying a large group of the Ukrainian armed forces
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Ukrainian forces suffer significant losses they unable to replace — Russian military chief
The Ukrainian armed forces are relying primarily on drones, Valery Gerasimov said
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Russian diplomat urges to condemn Zelensky over remarks on Russian athletes
"The moment when a supposed president of a country says something like this, thousands of international officials should shout ‘catch the nazi’ in unison, and millions of human rights advocates organize protests against neo-Nazism," Maria Zakharova said
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Over 600 Palestinians killed in Gaza Strip as result of ceasefire violations by Israel
According to the enclave’s health ministry, two people were killed and eleven sought medical assistance during the past day
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So far, only Russia has allocated $1 billion to Palestine — Kremlin
"This fact is of great significance and should not be overlooked," Dmitry Peskov said
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Moscow to return all historically Russian lands to their 'rightful home' — Lavrov
The top Russian diplomat stressed that linguistic, cultural and religious rights of those who remain under Kiev’s authority must be restored
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Sergey Ivanov removed as permanent member of Russia’s Security Council
In early February, Sergey Ivanov was relieved of his post as special representative of the head of state on environmental protection, ecology and transport
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Revocation of visas, dialogue with Iran, and Ukrainian settlement: Rubio’s statements
Washington is "going to continue doing everything" it can to settle the Ukrainian crisis, the US Secretary of State said
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Swiss embassy issues visas to Russian journalists for negotiations in one day
The visas are issued for the dates of the trip
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Lukashenko says offered US ideal scenario for Venezuela, but they 'did silly thing'
According to the Belarusian president, Washington chose to go its own way
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Russian troops cut off Ukrainian army’s logistics in Konstantinovka — DPR head
Russian troops have advanced towards Dobropolye, Denis Pushilin added
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Bank of Russia to study influence of marketplaces on inflation and its expectations
The effect of online trade and marketplaces on rigidity of prices and transmission of price shocks of producers will also be assessed
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Ukrainian army carries out two attacks on Donetsk People’s Republic in past day
Local authorities say, one civilian was injured, some road-building equipment was damaged
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US envoy departs for Geneva — source
Steve Witkoff, entrepreneur Jared Kushner are expected to represent the US during this round of the Russia-US-Ukraine talks
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Russia did not abandon dollar, the US restricted transactions with it — Kremlin
"If the dollar is attractive, then, of course, everyone will return to using it, including alongside other currencies," Dmitry Peskov added
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Senior Russian MP advises Polish president against flexing ‘nuclear muscles’
Poland, in his words, will never be able to obtain nuclear weapons "either from the political or military-technical point of view"
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SpaceX, xAI compete for Pentagon contract to develop autonomous drone swarms — Bloomberg
The winning project with a $100 mln investment can end up with a technology using voice commands for multiple drones
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Russia-China contacts yield visible results — Chinese ambassador
Zhang Hanhui says he hopes for a growth of the tourist flow amid a mutual abolition of visa requirements
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Lukashenko denies rumors Putin barred him from attending Board of Peace meeting in US
The Belarusian president noted that when he talked with Putin, he did not yet know that he had been invited to the Board of Peace
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Ukraine continues to block oil supplies from Russia to Hungary — Szijjarto
Commenting on reports of the suspension of oil supplies to Slovakia and Hungary through Ukrainian territory, the Hungarian foreign minister noted that "the Druzhba pipeline was not damaged as a result of the latest strikes"
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Gas tank caught fire in Dagestan, one man died — emergency services
Sixty-three people and nineteen vehicles are engaged in firefighting, the Main Department for Emergency Situations of the region added
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Bryansk Region withstands heaviest UAV attack
"The Ukrainian army’s terrorist actions resulted in damage to energy infrastructure facilities," the region's governor stated
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Claims of Navalny's poisoning are Western propaganda hoax — Russian MFA
Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has dismissed claims that blogger Alexey Navalny was poisoned with frog-derived poison
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Russia response to Putin residence attack hit Ukraine military facilities — Galuzin
On the night of December 29 Kiev carried out an attack against President Putin’s state residence in the Novgorod Region
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Russia trying to find common ground in relations with US — senior diplomat
It's been tough going, Sergey Ryabkov said
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UN chief condemns Israel’s decision to resume land registration in West Bank
According to Antonio Guterres, this policy "is eroding the prospect for the two-State solution"
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US Department of Justice publishes list of 300 celebrities who appear in Epstein files
Prince Harry, Kim Kardashian, Kurt Cobain, and Bruce Springsteen are among the names mentioned
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Lithuania outlines priorities of its EU council presidency
President Gitanas Nauseda stressed that for Ukraine to become a full member by 2030, further negotiations and political determination are needed, emphasizing that this was ditto for Moldova
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Munich Conference did not bring peace in Ukraine any closer — lawmaker
Leonid Slutsky says that the participants of the conference have brought about a plan "for the militarization of Europe"
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Press review: Ukraine talks in Geneva shape settlement as Russia explores MERCOSUR deal
Top stories from the Russian press on Monday, February 16th
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Taking Tsvetkovoye creates base for liberation of Zaporozhye region — Defense Ministry
The ministry noted that during the liberation of Tsvetkovoye, the enemy lost a large number of personnel and military equipment
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Large Flamingo missile production line destroyed in Ukraine, Zelensky admits
Vladimir Zelensky added that he could speak about this because the incident occurred some time ago
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Gazprom Board to discuss prospects of gas exports to Asia-Pacific countries
Gazprom directors will also consider development of the company’s mineral and feedstock base and prospects of gas production in Russia
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Ukrainian intel agent tortured by Kiev after saving elderly woman’s life
Sergey Mykhailov explained that the elderly woman’s rescue was used as a pretext for accusing him of sympathizing with Donbass residents
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Israel tests David's Sling air defense system from naval surface ship
According to the Israeli Defense Ministry, the system underwent a series of tests designed to assess its effectiveness in various combat scenarios against current and future threats
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Russian delegation heading to Geneva and difficult dialogue with US: Ryabkov's statements
As the Russian senior diplomat reiterated, Moscow proceeds from the understanding that agreements on the Ukrainian settlement must eliminate the root causes of the conflict and be durable in nature
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EU needs statements about Navalny's poisoning to ‘cover up’ Epstein affair — diplomat
Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova says Westerners overhyped the Navalny topic with "an element of detective work"
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Canadian ice-hockey legend Esposito eyes Moscow trip to receive his Friendship Award
The two-time Stanley Cup champion vowed to come to Moscow and receive the award personally from the Russian president
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One killed, one injured in drone attacks on Kherson Region over weekend
In the Novye Lageri settlement, an unoccupied building and a private home were damaged as a result of shelling
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European leaders deluding themselves hoping for Ukraine’s victory over Russia — Orban
The hungarian prime minister says that Western politicians are firmly committed to supporting Ukraine "until Russia is exhausted"
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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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At 46 and 18, mother and son make Olympic history by both competing in Milan
Sarah Schleper earlier became the first ever female alpine skier to compete in seven Winter Olympic Games
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Conflict between president and parliament aggravates in Moldova
According to experts, this crisis might end up in either the resignation of the president or early parliamentary elections
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Navalny poisoning story disrupts West-Russia dialogue — ambassador to Germany
Sergey Nechayev said there are too many in the West who are all-in on conflict with Russia
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Press review: France aims to join Ukraine talks as EU weighs frozen Russian assets move
Top stories from the Russian press on Wednesday, February 11th
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Press review: Putin and Lukashenko miss Board of Peace meeting as EU pushes nuclear talks
Top stories from the Russian press on Thursday, February 12th
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US blogger calls London’s idea of allowing children to change gender identity madness
In the United States, Schutzman built a successful career in the IT sector, holding high positions at corporations such as Microsoft, Oracle and Red Hat
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US ready to support Israel’s potential strikes on Iran — TV
The officials cited by the channel say that US President Donald Trump announced the intention during a meeting with Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in December 2025
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Azerbaijani-Russian trade turnover down 40.5% in January 2026
The trade turnover between the two countries totaled $411.813 mln in the reporting period
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Moscow Exchange transfers ruble-dollar pair trading from OTC to CETS
The trades with the currency pair will be made from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm Moscow time
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Russian troops liberate two communities in Ukraine operation over past day — top brass
Russia’s Battlegroup North inflicted more than 170 casualties on Ukrainian troops and destroyed 18 enemy motor vehicles in its areas of responsibility over the past day, the Defense Ministry reported
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Bank of Russia sets dollar rate at 76.62 rubles for February 17
The official euro rate was lowered by 52.07 kopecks to 91.0368 rubles
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Russia still trying to nail down Board of Peace mission — senior diplomat
According to Sergey Ryabkov, Moscow has been quite open about its position on the Board of Peace
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Ukraine evacuates Kupyansk residents as Russian army advances — administration head
Vitaly Ganchev said said the Kharkov Regional State Administration with the help of the military is in touch with the civilians, trying to provide them with everything they need or organize an evacuation
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Ukrainian army chief points to difficult situation in Gulyaipole area
Russia’s Defense Ministry earlier reported having thwarted the rotation of Ukrainian soldiers
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Hockey legend Phil Esposito says 'it's a disgrace' Russia not at Olympics
In February 2022, the IIHF suspended Russia and Belarus from participation in international competitions
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More explosions reported in Ukraine
Odessa, Kropyvnytskyi, Dnepropetrovsk are witnessing blasts. Air raid warnings are in effect in several more cities
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Geneva talks to cover all key issues, including territories — Kremlin
Dmitry Peskov said this is why the presence of Russia's chief negotiator, Vladimir Medinsky, is required
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Kremlin spokesman to marry? No comment, says Peskov
Russian Olympic figure-skating champion Tatiana Navka, 40, said her wedding with Peskov, 47, would take place in Sochi, venue of the 2014 Winter Olympics, on August 1
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Explosion reported in southern Ukrainian city of Odessa
The city is witnessing a partial blackout, a local media outlet says
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Russian deputy foreign minister cautions against 'locking' Russian fleet
Sergey Ryabkov said that "if somebody assumes 'experiments' may be continued, it may have a sad end"
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Ukraine's hardest attack: Bryansk Region recovering after UAV raid
More than 170 fixed-wing drones were shot down over the region
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SpaceX to donate over 100 Starlink terminals to Armenian government — minister
Mkhitar Hayrapetyan noted that these terminals will be used to address Internet access issues in a number of the country’s high-altitude regions and educational institutions
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Ukrainian fighters blame command after bulk of their regiment destroyed — source
Local militants blame the staff command for leaking coordinates to the Russian side
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Ukraine suffers setbacks in Zaporozhye Region, 'compensates' them with terror — governor
Saldo said that the situation on the Zaporozhye direction impacts the situation in the neighboring Kherson Region
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Russian delegation to arrive in Geneva on February 17 — source
According to the source, the delegation will fly back on Wednesday evening
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Series of explosions rocks southern Ukrainian city of Odessa
Air raid warnings are in effect in the region
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Cabinet in Russia discussing biometric age verification with marketplaces
The system allows the buyer to be remotely identified through a facial image or fingerprint
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Press review: Ukraine seeks EU accession in 2027 and Germany urges Russian energy return
Top stories from the Russian press on Friday, February 13th
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Ukraine's foreign mercenaries commit worst abuses against Kharkov residents
Vitaly Ganchev, head of the Kharkov Military-Civil Administration, added that the foreigners avoid open clashes with the Russian army
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Russian presidential aide proposes creating unified ship engine technology body
Nikolay Patrushev suggested that heads of the Krylov State Research Center and the St. Petersburg Marine Technical University to put forward proposals on setting up such a competence center
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Trump's decree on Cuba's oil blockade is 'completely insane' — ambassador
The decree absolutely contradicts international law, Viktor Koronelli said
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Bank of Russia to study AI effect on economy, competition
The regulator is going to look at the consequences of broad application of these methods for the economy and its structure, innovations and productivity, the labor market and inequality across households in terms of incomes
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Participants in Geneva talks on Ukraine to try to agree on framework principles — source
A new round of consultations on settlement in Ukraine will start on February 17
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Russian e-commerce turnover surge six-fold recently — PM
Mikhail Mishustin said that digital platforms are proactively developing, linking sellers and buyers
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Russia ready to support UN efforts toward Yemeni settlement — Foreign Ministry
According to the statement, the resumption of safe movement of commercial ships in the Red Sea off the Yemeni coast has long been a good catalyst for restarting indirect negotiations between the opposing Yemeni forces
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West succeeded in making Ukraine European in terms of Nazism — diplomat
Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova says that Moscow has always regarded Ukraine "as a sovereign, independent state"
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Russia, Ukraine discuss return of Kursk Region residents — ombudswoman
Tatyana Moskalkova said that the Ukrainians rescued by Russia from the war zone and taken to a safe place have already left for their homeland, provided they had documents
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Estonia Foreign Ministry summons Russian ambassador over Putin’s comments on Narva
On June 9, the Russian President said that Peter I did not seize any Swedish territories during the Great Northern War but "got them back"
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Russia increases mackerel imports by 14% in value terms in 2025
Russian mackerel imports in 2025 reached 70,000 tons worth $160 mln
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Japan’s Miura, Kihara win Olympic gold in pairs figure skating
Georgia’s Anastasia Metelkina, Luka Berulava won the silver
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EU to save face by using frozen Russian assets to rebuild Gaza Strip — RSPP head
Alexander Shokhin noted that such a project could involve the participation of Russia, the United States, and the European Union
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Ukraine ‘better come to the table fast,’ Trump says
The president says, the US urges Kiev to start being more flexible
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Europe tested waters to join Geneva talks — source
According to the source, Europe will not participate in this round of the negotiations
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Russian troops advance West of Orekhov in Zaporozhye Region — military expert
Andrey Marochko said the liberation of Orekhov is "a key to Zaporozhye city"
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Two new mpox cases confirmed in Russian tourists returning from Thailand
The patients are in satisfactory condition, the consumer rights watchdog says
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Europe defenseless the US nuclear shield — German foreign minister
Johann Wadephul noted that Europe should focus on fulfilling the commitment to increase defense spending to 5% of GDP
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Russia, Mali football teams to play each other in March - source
According to the source, the match has been tentatively slated for March 27
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German top diplomat explains delays in air defense missile deliveries to Kiev
According to Johann Wadephul, the Patriot interceptors for Ukraine come straight off the production line in the United States
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Bank of Russia not taking part in talks on return to dollar payments for exports
Central Bank chief Elvira Nabiullina added that the regulator is not expecting a new inflation wave in Russia
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Europe chooses to remain deceived due to dependence on US — Chinese political scientist
Wang Yiwei said transatlantic ties would be more accurately compared not to relations between spouses but between parents and children
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Baltic cod catch fell almost twofold over year
Head of the regional agency for fisheries Yury Maslov said the stock of this fish species gives rise to concerns
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IN BRIEF: What is known about preparations for upcoming talks in Geneva
The Russian delegation for the upcoming negotiations in Geneva will be expanded
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Georgia holds televised debates on potential EU membership
The event was initiated by the opponent of Georgia joining the EU, NATO Vakhtang Shakarisjvili
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Russian stock indices in the green on Monday — market data
The ruble-denominated MOEX Russia Index gained 0.23% to 2,782.6 points, while the dollar-denominated RTS Index ticked up by 0.98% to 1,144.06 points
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Putin creates national committee for business cooperation in BRICS
Deputy head of the Russian presidential administration Maxim Oreshkin became the head of the committee
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Military-civil administration controls 35 of 80 of Kharkov Region’s liberated localities
Vitaly Ganchev, the administration head, added that people continue to reside in this area
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