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South Stream gas project acceptable for EU though not a priority — EU official
EU Energy Commissioner Gunther Oettinger on Thursday said Gazprom's South Stream gas pipeline is not a project of priority importance for the EU
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IEA lowers global oil supply growth forecast in 2026 by 1.4 mln bpd
The International Energy Agency noted that global oil supplies fell sharply in March as the conflict in the Middle East effectively halted tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz
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Gazprom reports 12 foiled attacks on gas pipeline infrastructure in Turkey
Today, the Russkaya compressor station in southern Russia came under another air attack
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Russia, China now main beneficiaries of US-Iran conflict — newspaper
The Washington Post believes that military operations, given the US national debt, which is approaching $39 trillion, could make it difficult for the United States to "compete with much more significant adversaries, notably Iran’s allies Russia and China"
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Trump says wants to see people capable of governing country in power in Iran
The US president earlier said that Iran’s next supreme leader needs US approval if he wants "to last long"
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Iranian national football team to skip 2026 FIFA World Cup — minister
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be co-hosted by Canada, Mexico and the United States between June 11 and July 19
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Trump says US can destroy Iran's electric power network in one hour
"It'll be almost impossible for them to rebuild their country," the US president said
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US aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln moved away from Iran after strike — IRGC
The US Central Command reported that the carrier came under fire but was not hit
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Aviation college attacked in Iran’s Isfahan — TV
The sounds of explosions are heard in the city
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Russian design bureau unveils nuclear-powered aircraft carrier project at naval show
The aircraft carrier will displace 80,000-90,000 tonnes, feature a maximum length of 350 meters, have sea endurance of about 120 days and will be capable of developing a speed of about 30 knots
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Dovod cargo drones with machine vision developed in Russia
The Dovod drones use algorithms that allow them to locate points on the ground
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Press review: NATO unlikely to join Iran strikes as EU moves to sever Russia ties
Top stories from the Russian press on Friday, March 6th
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Europe's reparations to African countries may range $18-$100 trillion — expert
Galli Monastyreva emphasized that the AU, representing all 54 African nations, has made justice for slavery and colonialism a priority, especially by declaring 2025 the "Year of Reparations"
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US focus on Middle East to limit munitions supplies to Ukraine — newspaper
According to the report, some prices of weapon systems are clearly doubled
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Iran not stopping Indian ships in Strait of Hormuz — Deputy Foreign Minister
Saeed Khatibzadeh urged New Delhi to ask Washington, why they attack Iranian ships in the Indian Ocean
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At least 30 people killed in Lebanon in past day during Israeli attacks — health ministry
On the south of the country, Tebnine and Deir Intar were under attacks where eight and three people died, correspondingly
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Nearly 40 people evacuated from attacked tankers off Iraqi coast — security service
Saad Maan says that the tankers were hit in the national territorial waters
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Russia doesn’t plan to request UNSC meeting following Ukraine’s attack on Bryansk
The strikes killed seven and wounded 42 people
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Russia testing AI-based Svod drone in special military operation zone
The Svod is a separate line of UAVs with an improved system for intelligent guidance, tracking, and autonomous target engagement
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Putin holds second telephone call with Iranian president in one week — Kremlin
Their previous telephone conversation took place on March 6, after Putin held a series of talks with leaders of the Persian Gulf countries
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FACTBOX: What is known about aftermath of Ukrainian missile attack on Russia’s Bryansk
The attack killed six people and injured 42
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WHO reports over 1,800 deaths in Iran, Lebanon, Israel amid current escalation
At least 12,500 people have been injured, Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says
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Kiev brings Colombian mercenaries to Ukraine under construction job cover — document
Evidence was found on the phone of Colombian mercenary Jose Luis Pocheco Navarra
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Europe spurs Kiev to fight on for another couple of years — newspaper
The majority of the newspaper’s sources in the Rada believe that Ukraine will not hold elections in the near future
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'Reality changed' since Istanbul agreements — Kremlin
Russian Presidential Spokesman Dmitry Peskov stressed that agreements no longer meet the requirement of the changed situation
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Tankers begin crossing Strait of Hormuz
No ships were tracked to be moving in the opposite direction
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Russian UAV control unaffected by shutdown of foreign comms terminals — Defense Ministry
According to the ministry, UAVs of the Russian unmanned systems forces continue to engage enemy weapons, equipment, military facilities, and personnel on a daily basis
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Press review: Trump floats sanctions relief as oil soars and Israel's nuclear shadow looms
Top stories from the Russian press on Wednesday, March 11th
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Kremlin spokesman recalls Russia warned Turkey about Kiev's plans to sabotage pipelines
Russia has repeatedly conveyed this information, Dmitry Peskov noted
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Iran launches 40th phase of operation against Israel, US
The IRGC says attacks US military facilities in Jordan and Saudi Arabia
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Ukrainian leadership ordered attack that killed civilians in Bryansk — diplomat
Rodion Miroshnik emphasized that this was an "atrocity," an attack that is beyond comprehension
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Net profit of Russian banks in 2027 to reach $46-53 bln — regulator
In 2026, banks’ profits are projected in the range of 3.3-3.8 trillion rubles
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Bank of Russia sells yuan worth $58.2 mln with settlements on March 11
The Central Bank sold yuan on the domestic market in the amount of $59.4 mln with settlements on March 10
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Pentagon assesses damage from Iran strikes on US Fifth Fleet HQ at $200 mln — NYT
The newspaper reports that the strikes on the US Ali al-Salem base in Kuwait may have destroyed or damaged "at least six buildings or structures" associated with satellite communications infrastructure
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Trump says is not planning to immediately end operation against Iran
Iran has lost most of its military potential, the US president says
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Nearly 1,350 civilians killed in Iran in US-Israeli strikes — Iranian diplomat
Amir-Saeid Iravani says that about 17,000 have been injured
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Pipeline attacks during energy crisis expose essence of Kiev regime — Kremlin
Such actions by the Kiev regime can be called especially irresponsible, Dmitry Peskov noted
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US underestimates oil impacts from its operation against Iran — Politico
Despite near-record US crude production, the conflict has sent gasoline prices at the pump up 60 cents a gallon in less than two weeks
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Russia’s oil production down 56,000 bpd in February — OPEC
Russia’s production was planned at 9.574 mbd of oil in February considering all voluntary cuts
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Ukraine launches 54 artillery attacks on Russia’s Kursk Region in past day — governor
A national of Saint Kitts and Nevis was killed in an attack on a motor road near the village of Bolshoye Soldatskoye, Alexander Khinshtein said
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Tensions in Strait of Hormuz unlikely to benefit either US or Iran, expert says
According to Liu Zhongmin, this kind of high-cost conflict is unsustainable for both sides and for the countries in the region
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Strike on Bryansk, confronting hostile social media: Kremlin spokesman’s remarks
Russia must continue its special military operation and achieve its goals, Dmitry Peskov said
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Yolka drone being integrated into Russia's critical facilities anti-UAV defense system
The Yolka is a portable interception system that destroys targets with kinetic energy, no warheads needed
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Zelensky on edge hearing what was discussed in Putin-Trump call — expert
Viktor Medvedchuk emphasized that, amid the conflict in the Middle East, Vladimir Zelensky continues to treat his own people like expendable material
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Iraqi oil ports suspend operations after attacks on tankers — authorities
The commercial ports continue operations
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Press review: Iran won't compromise with US as Russia offers lifeline in Mideast crisis
Top stories from the Russian press on Tuesday, March 10th
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EC may deprive Venice Biennale of €2 mln grant for inviting Russia
European Commission Spokesperson Thomas Regnier added that the grant funds are intended for training and film production
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Iran loses more than 90% of its missile launchers — Bloomberg
According to the report, the US and Israel have "learned their lesson" after the escalation in the summer of 2025 and are now using the tactic of destroying launchers and command posts, which deprives Iran of the ability to carry out large-scale strikes
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US President Trump says military operation against Iran to be over soon
According to the US leader, there is "practically nothing left to target" there
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Gulf countries facing food shortages due to conflict — FT
The Gulf countries import about 90% of their foodstuffs, according to the report
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Bank of Russia raises dollar exchange rate to 79.07 rubles for March 12
The official euro exchange rate has been raised by 3.99 kopecks to 91.9378 rubles
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Attack on Arctic Metagaz terrorist act, war crime — Russian MFA spokeswoman
According to Maria Zakharova, it is noteworthy that this terrorist attack "was carried out in close proximity to the shores of an EU member state, yet so far, not a single European state has condemned what happened"
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At least 17 US facilities damaged in Iranian retaliatory strikes — NYT
In addition to US military bases, American diplomatic missions in Iraq, Kuwait, the UAE, and Saudi Arabia were attacked
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Effectiveness of Iranian strikes to increase as US arsenal depleted — expert
It’s surprising how quickly Iranian military learned and implemented lessons from the 12-day war, Vali R. Nasr noted
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Israeli air defenses down only half of rockets fired by Hezbollah over past day — NYP
According to the report, the IDF is preparing a ground operation into Lebanon in response
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Israel strikes Beirut’s Aramoun neighborhood — TV
No details about the outcome of the attack were provided
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Ukrainian aircraft used for Bryansk strikes may have taken off from Odessa region
The Ukrainian military launched a missile strike on Bryansk on March 10
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Iran wants peace but needs reparations, firm guarantees from US, Israel — president
Talking to leaders of Russia and Pakistan, I reaffirmed Iran’s commitment to peace in the region, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said
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Spain permanently recalls its ambassador to Israel — decree
There is currently no information on the appointment of a new head of the diplomatic mission
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Putin congratulates Russian Paralympian Golubkov with gold at 2026 Winter Paralympics
Ivan Golubkov won the gold on Wednesday afternoon in men’s 10-km (sitting) event
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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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Iran war plus Russian oil ban is a double whammy for Europe — Szijjarto
The Hungarian foreign minister noted that the situation surrounding Iran is escalating and isn’t likely to be resolved anytime soon
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Islamic Resistance in Iraq conducts almost 300 operations against US military bases
According to the statement, 13 American servicemen were killed in the attacks
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Eight OPEC+ states’ output 189,000 bpd above target in February
Actual production rose by 333,000 bpd month-on-month to 32.754 mbd
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Lavrov, Bahrain's foreign minister stress need to end military operations around Iran
The developments in the Gulf region were in focus of the discussion
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Iran's 37th wave of attacks on Israel, US facilities most powerful since start of war — TV
According to the TV channel, the duration of several attacks carried out using missiles and drones was at least three hours
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Putin-Trump dialogue key to preventing conflict escalation — Japanese expert
Regarding the situation surrounding Iran, associate professor at Kobe University of Foreign Studies Hironori Fushita noted that Russia could act as a mediator to resolve the conflict
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Death toll in Ukraine’s missile attack on Bryansk rises to seven people — governor
Alexander Bogomaz added that 42 people are wounded
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Russian wheat export forecast for March increased to 3.7 mln tons — Rusagrotrans
According to the updates, Russian wheat exports reached 2.9 mln metric tons in February 2026
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US bears responsibility for strike on school in Iranian city of Minab — NYT
According to the publication, the Tomahawk missile strike on the school was carried out due to a targeting error
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Iranian cyberattack disables Israel’s railway system — Iranian news agency
According to the report, all of the railway stations are "not safe until further notice"
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US to continue striking Iran with same force — Trump
The US president added that Washington is supposedly "leaving certain things" untouched
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Dmitriev predicts huge energy crisis in Europe
The Russian Direct Investment Fund CEO said that predictions are easy when based on data and trends
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Gold most profitable instrument on Russian market in Feb, yield amounts to 6% per annum
Securities from the banking and financial sectors were in the second place, yielding 4.7% per annum
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G7 leaders not to lift sanctions against Russia despite issues with oil supplies — Marcon
The French president noted that G7 states are working to mitigate the negative impact of the conflict on global markets
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Foreign volunteer killed in Kiev forces’ attack on car in Kursk region
Governor Alexander Khinshtein expressed condolences to the relatives and loved ones of the deceased volunteer
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Russian presidential envoy thanks US side for productive meeting in Florida
The US was represented by presidential envoy Steve Witkoff, US president’s son-in-law Jared Kushner, and White House Senior Advisor Josh Gruenbaum
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Ukrainian attack in Bryansk aimed at disrupting negotiation process — Russian MFA
Rodion Miroshnik noted that Zelensky "will be held directly accountable for the crimes committed"
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US won’t escalate war against Iran to escort tankers — Pentagon
Wahington has capabilities that no other nation on Earth has, Pete Hegseth said
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UNSC adopts Bahrain's resolution on Middle East, with Russia, China abstaining
Thirteen of the 15 members of the Security Council approved the resolution
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Novak instructs agencies to analyze situation in sectors considering global environment
Relevant agencies were tasked with presenting a detailed analysis of the state of the automotive industry, the areas of construction and building materials in terms of demand and supply, Russian Deputy Prime Minister said
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Drone motherships capable of carrying thousands of UAVs coming soon — Medvedev
Dmitry Medvedev noted that the rapid growth in the global production of unmanned systems had created a qualitatively new spectrum of threats to a wide range of facilities
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Russian stock indices show mixed dynamics as trading on Moscow Exchange closes
The yuan rate rose by 3.25 kopecks to 11.522 rubles
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Ukraine’s missile attack on Bryansk attempts to disrupt peace process — Russian MFA
London and other western capitals are attempting to undermine the peace process through large-scale provocation with civilian casualties, the Russian Foreign Minister said
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Death toll from Israeli strikes on Lebanon surpasses 600 — Health Ministry
The ministry reported that 91 children are among the casualties
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Russian Navy to get latest submersibles for military goals
The Vityaz-D deep-water submersible is capable of operating at maximum depths in the World Ocean
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Expert admits risk of destabilization Transnistria due to US forces deployed in Romania
Dmitry Sorokin, head of the Russian-Moldovan Friendship and Cooperation Center, noted that approximately 200,000 Russian citizens live in Transnistria
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Ukrainian drones strike Russian regions, spark oil depot fire, 80 downed
No casualties were reported
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IDF reports another missile attack from Iran
Defensive systems are operating, the authority says
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Putin discusses Middle East with leaders of Azerbaijan, UAE: what is known
The Russian leader expressed gratitude to Ilham Aliyev for his assistance in evacuating Russians from Iran amid attacks by the US and Israel
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Breakthrough innovations, new threats to humanity: Medvedev's statements
According to the Russian politician, modern technological progress is unprecedented in its speed, and humanity was not prepared for such rapid changes
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Russian troops liberate Chervonaya Zarya community in Sumy Region over past day
The Ukrainian army lost roughly 1,370 troops in battles with Russian forces in all the frontline areas over the past 24 hours
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US oil inventories up 3.8 mln barrels over week — Department of Energy
According to the report, the current stock level is 2% below the five-year average
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Ukrainian platoon led by Colombian mercenary surrenders in Zaporozhye Region
Most of the Ukrainian soldiers surrendered without resistance
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Foreign ministers of Russia, Oman talk ways to end Iran crisis — MFA
The position favoring the prevention of further escalation and an immediate return to a political and diplomatic settlement was confirmed
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Situation at Bushehr NPP very complex but still under control — Rosatom CEO
"The strikes and explosions occur at a certain distance from the construction site and the operating power unit at Bushehr," Alexey Likhachev said
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At least 21,700 civilian facilities in Iran damaged by US-Israeli strikes — Red Crescent
According to the authority, houses accounted for 17,353
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Russian troops 'turn war on its head' by pioneering drone warfare era - expert
According to Dmitry Kuzyakin, the war that everyone had known since the advent of artillery and aircraft was changed forever
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IN BRIEF: Further developments around Druzhba pipeline
Hungarian Deputy Energy Minister Gabor Czepek said that a Hungarian commission to assess the condition of the Druzhba oil pipeline has traveled to Ukraine for dialogue with the country's authorities on the resumption of Russian oil transit
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Container ship hit by unknown projectile some 60 km off Dubai — UKMTO
The vessel caught fire
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Russian embassy in London says blood of Bryansk residents on British military’s hands
Moscow reiterated its firm condemnation of the terrorist assault
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What we know about Russian presidential envoy’s meeting with US officials in Florida
According to Kirill Dmitriev, the meeting addressed both promising projects that can help restore Russia-US relations and the current crisis on global energy markets
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