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Russia can lose over $130 billion due to sanctions, fall in oil prices — minister
Around $40 billion may be lost due to anti-Russia sanctions and about $90-100 billion can be lost due to the recent fall in oil prices
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US authorities launch antitrust investigation of Microsoft — Bloomberg
According to the agency’s sources, the investigation focuses on the US software giant’s focuses on Microsoft’s possible bundling of its office productivity and security software with its cloud services
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US cutting aid to become death sentence for Ukraine — Russia’s mission to UN
According to Dmitry Polyansky, the Kiev authorities "have stolen so much in these almost three years that even many Western experts' hair stands on end"
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Russia designs Titan rifle for commandos
The rifle is reliable with precise and dense fire
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NATO pledges to continue supporting Ukraine following Russia’s launch of Oreshnik missile
NATO said in the statement that Russia’s deployment of the missile called the Oreshnik will not change the course of the conflict
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Executioner of Nazi war criminal Eichmann dies in Israel aged 86
The Israeli authorities have long kept his name secret
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Mideast situation keeps deteriorating due to Israel’s aggressive policies — Lavrov
In his words, Israel’s desire to ensure its security at the expense of the security of others, while benefiting from the unwavering support it gets from the United States, leads nowhere
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Russia has no confirmation of Ukraine's intention to obtain nuclear weapons — MFA
Maria Zakharova noted that it was in the interests of "truly responsible states" to prevent Ukraine from having nuclear weapons
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Long-term gas supplies from Russia to Kazakhstan being considered
These projects will promote strengthening of energy security in Central Asia at large, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev added
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Strike on NATO bases possible in case of escalation, Medvedev says
He made this comment answering a question if Russia can strike military hubs in Romania and Poland
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Zelensky shook up by Russia’s response to permission to attack it — Lavrov
According to the Russian foreign minister, the West is directly involved in the use of long-range weapons against Russia, as not a single missile could be launched without its involvement
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Defense contractor delivers new batch of Su-34 bombers to Russia’s Aerospace Forces
The new fighter-bombers have undergone necessary testing and have been sent to the places of their operation, Vadim Badekha noted
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Slovak PM accepts Putin's invitation to attend Victory Day festivities in Moscow next year
Robert Fico pointed out that "the Red Army and the peoples of the former Soviet Union made the greatest contribution to the defeat of fascism and the victory in World War II"
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Air defenses repel massive drone attack on South Russia, woman wounded
In the town of Slavyansk-on-Kuban, drone fragments fell near a house, the female owner of the house was wounded
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FACTBOX: Overview of Ukraine's ATACMS strikes on Kursk Region
The Ukrainian armed forces have delivered two strikes using Western-made long-range missiles on sites in the Kursk Region over the past three days
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One in three relocated individuals return to Russia from Ukraine — diplomat
Maria Zakharova pointed out that the Kiev regime itself brands these figures as "terrible"
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Ukrainian front collapsing due to lack of willing soldiers, Russian offensive — magazine
Additionally, Ukraine "does not have enough weapons, munitions or hardware," the news outlet said
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Russian troops liberate Kopanki community in Kharkov Region over past day
Russia’s Battlegroup West inflicted roughly 440 casualties on Ukrainian troops and destroyed three enemy ammunition depots
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Press review: Russia to mass-produce Oreshnik missiles and EU gas prices reach record high
Top stories from the Russian press on Monday, November 25th
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Germany orders closure of Russia’s Channel One bureau in Berlin
According to Ivan Blagoy, his bureau received the corresponding documents, a 10-page report that substantiates the move, citing EU sanctions, from the German authorities on Tuesday
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Europe bracing for influx of Ukrainian troops after conflict is over — agency
According to the agency, the European intelligence community is preparing for potential threats, namely the possibility of Ukrainian troops flooding the continent and arms trafficking
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West beginning to realize only part of Ukraine will remain — Lavrov
According to the Russian foreign minister, this represents the "confrontational logic" of the West
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Russian troops liberate Novaya Ilyinka community in Donbass region over past day
Russia’s Battlegroup West repelled four Ukrainian counterattacks and inflicted roughly 450 casualties on enemy troops in its area of responsibility over the past day, the Defense Ministry reported
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Ukraine demolishes buildings with soldiers inside as Russian forces advance — DPR leader
Amid the successful advance of Russian forces, Ukrainian troops have been indiscriminately attacking civilian neighborhoods in Gorlovka, which is adjacent to Dzerzhinsk, Denis Pushilin said
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Kremlin spokesman notes Europe’s obvious clampdown on Russian journalists
The statement came in response to the German government’s decision to shut down the German bureau of Russia’s Channel One
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Moscow can't develop ties with Kabul until Taliban taken off terrorist list — diplomat
Maria Zakharova also mentioned a draft law that was submitted to the Russian Parliament’s lower house, that cancels previous bans on terrorist organizations
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Trump’s team, Biden administration sign memorandum of understanding
This engagement allows to begin critical preparations for transition of power
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Biden administration won’t be able to spend remaining $6.5 bln to arm Ukraine — report
In order to spend the remaining funds in December and January, the US would have to send $110 million worth of weapons every day, the Wall Street Journal reported
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Kiev failed to inform Ottawa Convention signatories about its plans to violate it
The Ukrainian delegation has not yet informed on this development, the convention’s Secretariat said
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Russia’s nuclear potential is powerful 'security blanket,' US admits — top researcher
Mikhail Kovalchuk noted that Russia should continue strengthening this potential
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Russia, Kazakhstan sign 20 documents during Putin’s visit
The heads of state approved a joint statement on deepening strategic partnership
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FBI informed about threats against Trump cabinet picks
US President-elect’s campaign spokesperson, Karoline Leavitt, said that a number of his cabinet nominees and administration appointees were the targets of bomb threats and swatting
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Russia to thwart any missile attacks on its territory — Medvedev
The Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman stressed that "what is happening now crosses all red lines," referring to American ATACMS tactical ballistic missiles attacks on Russia
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Senators support Putin's decision to launch Oreshnik missile — speaker
Valentina Matviyenko noted that the Federation Council is willing to further support actions aimed at protecting Russia
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Oreshnik becomes serious problem for Ukraine — Polish general
According to Waldemar Skrzypczak, satellite reconnaissance failed to detect the launch and flight of this missile
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Kiev has ‘no chance’ of retaking lost territories — Blackwater founder
Erik Prince noted that it was necessary to end the Ukrainian conflict as soon as possible
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Trump’s adviser ponders on idea of ceasefire in Ukraine — CNN
According to the report, the future administration’s strategy on Ukraine is still in the works
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Russia to take proportionate steps, if US missiles appear in Japan — MFA
"Tokyo can get a clear idea what these steps will be like by studying Russia’s updated principles of nuclear deterrence policy," Maria Zakharova stressed
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Zaluzhny, not Zelensky, would become president if Ukraine held election today — poll
According to the survey, 27% of respondents would vote for Valery Zaluzhny, while only 16% said they would stick with Vladimir Zelensky
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US, NATO on brink of being recognized as parties to conflict with Russia — diplomat
According to Sergey Ryabkov, the West harbors a dangerous delusion that it can defeat Russia strategically
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Allowing Kiev to fire deep into Russia had no effect on nuclear escalation risks — Reuters
Over the past seven months, US intelligence services compiled a series of intelligence assessments
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No requests yet for CSTO assistance from Russia over ATACMS strikes — secretary general
Imangali Tasmagambetov also stressed that the agenda for the CSTO session does not specifically address the matter of the ATACMS strikes on Russian territory, but member states will discuss the situation in the CSTO responsibility zone and on its borders
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Unemployment rate in Russia reaches 2.3% in October
Of the 1.8 mln unemployed, about 1.1 mln are urban residents, while 0.7 mln are rural
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Press review: Russia to avenge Kiev's new strike as experts analyze US-EU trade risks
Top stories from the Russian press on Wednesday, November 27th
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Work continues on placing the Sarmat missile complex on combat duty — commander
Currently, the Russian Strategic Missile Forces already have over 88% of modern missile hardware in their operational inventory
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Outgoing US administration working on new $725-mln military aid package for Kiev
Delivery would include land mines, drones, Stinger missiles, and ammunition for High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS)
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Kiev troops attempted to kill British mercenary who surrendered to Russians — officer
In his words, they fired conventional 120mm mortar rounds, silent munitions and at least one FPV drone with a fragmentation charge
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Russia ready to talk prisoner exchanges with Ukraine, has 630 POWs for trade — diplomat
According to Maria Zakharova, these servicemen were included in the list of 935 POWs that the Russian Defense Ministry proposed for exchange earlier, but Kiev refused to do any deals
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Those who voice idea of transferring nuclear weapons to Kiev are insane — Russian MFA
As Maria Zakharova underlined, she does not know what this motivation is aimed at
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Putin to participate in CSTO summit, hold a press conference
During the event, Kyrgyzstan will formally assume the rotating CSTO presidency for 2025
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Russia ‘shows teeth’ with launch of Oreshnik missile while avoiding escalation — media
"Russia has shown that it has a weapon, previously unveiled, and was prepared to use it," the report says
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Europe's inability to resolve Ukrainian conflict on its own 'is a disgrace' — expert
Ab Gitelink noted that Europe "needs a right-wing conservative businessman in the White House in order to put an end to the war on European territory"
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Russian plants are successfully substituting composites in shipbuilding
The use of composites in shipbuilding provides the whole range of advantages in terms of specific strength, durability, stealth pattern, small signature and higher speed of ships, Boris Bogomolov said
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No existing missile defense system can counter Oreshnik — US expert
Theodore Postol also vehemently rejected suggestions that the Oreshnik system represents previous outdated developments of Moscow
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Former MI6 chief says Europe at war with Russia
Donald Tusk, the Polish prime minister, has referred to it as a pre-war situation, former head of Britain’s Secret Intelligence Service MI6 Richard Dearlove said
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Biden wants Trump to inherit hopeless Ukraine situation — Medvedev
According to the politician, this is why the US administration decided to allow strikes with ATACMS tactical ballistic missiles deep into Russia
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West receives Putin’s message about weapons, Russian senate speaker says
Valentina Matviyenko said that it wasn’t an ultimatum or a threat, which is how Western media outlets tried to present the message
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FACTBOX: Collective Security Treaty Organization
The six member-countries are Russia, Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan
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Pakistan expects to become BRICS partner soon — parliament speaker
Commenting on whether Pakistan is likely to join the list of BRICS partner countries, Ayaz Sadiq said that this was possible
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Conflict in Middle East continues because of US’ interest in it – Medvedev
Medvedev, the situation in the region, related to the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, is very difficult
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British mercenary taken into custody and Ukraine's losses: situation in Kursk Region
The Ukrainian armed forces lost over 250 troops, four tanks, four infantry fighting vehicles, three armored combat vehicles, eight motor vehicles and two mortars in the past day
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NATO disregards all etiquette in discussing possible preemptive strikes on Russia — Lavrov
NATO Military Committee Chairman Rob Bauer earlier called for producing more weapons for precision strikes inside Russia in case a conflict broke out
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West disregards Russia’s signal with Oreshnik’s launch to shift blame for escalation
Alexander Tokovinin said that the next NATO-Ukraine session at the level of foreign ministers of the Western military bloc’s member states is scheduled to take place on December 3-4 in Brussels
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Ukrainian media reports plant in Lvov Region destroyed
The plant specializes in manufacturing bits for drilling artesian, oil, and gas boreholes
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Russia may block agenda of US Security Council presidency next month — mission to UN
First Deputy Permanent Representative of Russia to the UN Dmitry Polyansky said that the US may try to complicate life for the successors to the presidency
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Russian church to be built in Myanmar’s former capital in 2025
According to the statement, "the number of compatriots living in Southeast Asian countries on a long-term or permanent basis has been growing since the early 2000s"
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US must stop escalating Ukrainian conflict, says Russian senior diplomat
Sergey Ryabkov advised the new US administration and President-elect Donald Trump to treat this issue "with all seriousness"
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NATO spies study damage from Oreshnik at Yuzhmash — expert
Alexander Stepanov emphasized that both Kiev and its Western allies are closely scrutinizing the consequences of the strike on the plant
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Russian diplomat says West sought to misrepresent Oreshnik strike, cast it as aggression
Maria Zakharova pointed out that for some, this was obviously a sobering moment, while for others it came as an unexpected surprise
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Kazakh president describes Putin’s state visit as ‘historic event’
Kassym-Jomart Tokayev described Russia as his country’s strategic partner and reliable ally
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Annual inflation in Russia gearing up to 8.78% over week — Economy Ministry
According to the statement, consumer inflation stood at 0.36% over the week from November 19 to 25
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Western discussion of transferring nuclear arms to Kiev no bluffing — expert
Endre Simo also recalled that "a few days ago, Admiral Rob Bauer, the chairman of the NATO Military Committee, called for preventive strikes against Russian facilities"
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Russian deputy foreign minister, UN secretary-general discuss Mideast crisis solution
The meeting was held on the sidelines of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations
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Russian military repels Ukrainian attack, destroys two targets over Sevastopol waters
According to Mikhail Razvozhayev, all services are on high alert
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Iran challenges US, UK, France military capabilities, IRGC general says
"The entire military potential of the US, UK, and France was mobilized to prevent Iran's operation, but the IRGC completed its mission," Ali Fadavi said
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Bank of Russia halts foreign currency purchases from November 28 until year end
At the same time, the Bank of Russia will continue to conduct foreign currency sales operations on the domestic currency market in accordance with the previously announced procedure
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Western analysts describe Russia's Oreshnik as longest-range weapon ever used in Europe
The recent strike on the Yuzhmash missile-producing plant in Ukraine demonstrated Russia’s "real military capability", a nuclear nonproliferation expert at the Middlebury Institute for International Studies said
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West should consider Russia’s signal on weapons, no point in discussing details — MFA
Maria Zakharova underscored that Russia's response to deployments of missile systems by the West that create additional threats to Russia could involve both tit-for-tat and asymmetric countermeasures
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Drones to replace fighter jets in future wars, Musk says
At the end of September, Elon Musk predicted battles between "drone swarms" in the future
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Potential handover of nuclear arms by US to Kiev ‘act of treason’ — US congresswoman
Marjorie Taylor Greene suggested that the Biden administration is "trying to start a nuclear war and use it as the reason to stop the transfer of power to Donald Trump"
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Explosives kit, drone found in abandoned building on Energodar’s outskirts
The city administration did not rule out the possibility that the items in the stash were intended for use in a provocation at the power plant and other critical infrastructure
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Palestinian president issues constitutional document on his possible successor
In accordance with the document, his duties should be temporarily assumed by the chairman of the country’s parliament
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US continues to plunder Afghanistan with impunity, says Shoigu
"In my opinion, the United States should invest in the reconstruction of Afghanistan after everything it has done and abandoned there," the top security official emphasized
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Bank of Russia sets dollar rate at 108.01 rubles for November 28
The official euro rate was increased by 2.6 rubles to 113.0947 rubles
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Russian military engaged in tough battles with Ukrainians in Kharkov Region — official
"Our forces continue their coordinated efforts to liberate the Kharkov Region from the enemy," Vitaly Ganchev said
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West tired of Ukrainian conflict, while Russia ready to continue it — magazine
The article noted that the West "no longer has the political will to help Ukraine win by military means" and is trying to achieve peace through negotiations with Russia"
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Giving Ukraine regular nuclear weapons 'technically impossible,' analyst says
According to Boyan Chukov, some Western politicians don’t take seriously these warnings from Russia about a proportionate response
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Russia files terrorism charges against Ukrainian militants, reports enemy losses in Kursk
Over the past day, Ukraine has sustained over 250 casualties, losing two tanks, an infantry fighting vehicle, an armored personnel carrier, two armored combat vehicles, three motor vehicles and a mortar gun
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Three countries express interest in BrahMos missiles
"Talks are being held with Indonesia, Vietnam, and the United Arab Emirates," Alexander Maksichev revealed
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Ukraine loses more than 250 servicemen in Kursk area over day — top brass
The Russian armed forces continue to defeat the Ukrainian formations on the territory of the Kursk Region, the Defense Ministry added
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Putin arrives in Astana for state visit
Throughout the day, the leaders are to work together, holding private talks as well as discussions with delegations
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Key energy facility in Ternopol Region almost completely destroyed
Vyacheslav Negoda noted that a power shortage will remain in the region for a long time
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Federation Council approves bill on Russia’s federal budget for 2025-2027
The decision was taken at a meeting of the upper house of the Russian parliament unanimously
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US authorities launch antitrust investigation of Microsoft — Bloomberg
According to the agency’s sources, the investigation focuses on the US software giant’s focuses on Microsoft’s possible bundling of its office productivity and security software with its cloud services
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Russia developing echeloned system for air and missile defense — expert
Alexander Stepanov pointed out that "this also applies to intermediate-range high-precision systems such as the Tomahawk and other weapons that NATO countries may provide to Ukraine"
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Trump’s special envoy to Ukraine and Russia committed to peace — adviser
In a post on the X social network, Waltz congratulated 80-year-old Kellogg on the appointment
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US no longer objects to use of S-400 air defense systems by Turkey, Defense Minister says
According to the Pentagon, these missile air defense systems could help revealing certain specifications of jet fighters and thus negatively affect their combat capabilities
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Kiev 'experimented' with using NATO troops in Kursk hostilities — official
Igor Kimakovsky added that the addition of foreign troops didn't help the armed forces of Ukraine because of effective measures taken by Russian intelligence and Aerospace Defense Forces
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Ukraine requests to buy weapons from South Korea — TV
The South Korean government had "no enthusiasm" about the proposal, the report says
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Moscow, Astana don’t have any unresolvable issues — Putin
"The most important thing is that there is a desire to seek answers to all these questions and find them," the Russian leader stressed
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Russia’s Medvedev warns Europe could face 'catastrophic damage' from Oreshnik missile
The Russian Security Council deputy chairman also commented on Vladimir Zelensky’s "resilience plan"
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Israeli troops raid West bank cities — TV
According to the report, the Palestinians opened fire at Israeli soldiers in the Nur Shams refugee camp in the north of the West Bank
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