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Treaty on Armenia's accession to Eurasian Economic Union ratified by State Duma
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Russian stock market closes in the red on Monday
The MOEX Russia Index lost 0.63% to 2,853.72 points, while the RTS Index dropped by 1.64% to 1,109.15 points
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Iran vows continued fight until Trump realizes US war on it is 'wrong' — top diplomat
Abbas Araghchi also stressed that victims must be compensated
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Yatsenyuk: no threat for Russian-speaking Ukrainians
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What is known about failed coup attempt in Bolivia
On June 26, a group of Bolivian military officers led by General Juan Jose Zuniga, who was dismissed as army commander on June 25, occupied the square in front of the government building in La Paz
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US pullout from INF treaty would endanger nuclear arms control — analyst
A Russian expert comments on possible US' pullout from the INF treaty
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IRGC warns of imminent strikes on US enterprises in Middle East — agency
The IRGC said that the strikes may be carried out in the coming hours
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Russian stock market closes in the red on Monday
The MOEX Russia Index lost 0.63% to 2,853.72 points, while the RTS Index dropped by 1.64% to 1,109.15 points
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Russian troops strike Ukrainian army’s energy, transport infrastructure over past day
Russia’s Battlegroup North inflicted roughly 285 casualties on Ukrainian troops and destroyed three enemy armored combat vehicles in its areas of responsibility over the past day, the Defense Ministry reported
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American sailors set fire to USS Gerald R. Ford to avoid fighting — Iranian army
On March 12, the US Naval Forces Central Command reported that a fire broke out on board the USS Gerald R. Ford
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US wants NATO, Arab nations to do more to open up Strait of Hormuz — White House
White House Spokesperson Karoline Leavitt stressed that it was NATO that needed to step up the most
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Hackers erase 12 petabytes of data in cyberattack on US medical company — Iranian TV
The hackers warned that it was "just the beginning"
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Approval of 20th package of anti-Russian sanctions 'overdue' — Kallas
The foreign ministers of member-states of the European Union discussed how to push this forward
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Iran made no attempts to reach out to US — diplomat
Ali Bahreini says he does not rule out that the US president's statements of the contrary indicate that things are not going the way the US expected them to
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US and Israel to lose Iranian war — Dotcom
US President Donald Trump has five options for dealing with Iran, including admitting defeat or starting World War III, the founder of the Megaupload file said
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Boao Economic Forum for Asia opens new office in Hainan's Haikou
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Russia-Namibia uranium mining project to bolster economic ties — Deputy PM
Yury Trutnev noted that Rosatom possesses cutting-edge technologies and is a global leader in a number of areas, operating in more than 60 countries
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Russian forces strike Colombian mercenaries at a training range in Ukraine
The missile strike caused casualties among both newly recruited soldiers, including foreigners, and instructors, the mercenary specified
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Iran’s new supreme leader in good health, in charge of state affairs – foreign minister
The situation in Iran is stable, Abbas Araghchi said
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Telegram co-founder’s statement won’t lead to outflow of messenger’s users — expert
Pavel Pokrovsky noted that law enforcement agencies in almost all countries have the right to request user details, otherwise the services risk being blocked
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Turkish defense minister announces consensus with Russia on Idlib
Putin Erdogan of Turkey agreed at their Moscow talks on March 5 that a ceasefire would be declared in Idlib
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Russian forces improve frontline positions near Orekhov in Zaporozhye region — official
Russian troops have launched air and artillery strikes on enemy positions,Chairman of the Civic Chamber Commission on Sovereignty, Patriotic Projects, and Support of Veterans Vladimir Rogov said
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Hungary will refuse to support Ukraine’s joining EU, €90 bln loan for Kiev — top diplomat
"Ukraine’s accession to the EU is out of the question, and a 20th sanctions package and a 90 billion euro loan can only be included in the agenda as soon as the Ukrainians resume oil supplies," Peter Szijjarto said
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US, Israel spark upsurge in violence in Middle East — Russia’s envoy to UN
Vasily Nebenzya says the death toll from the US-Israeli aggression is in the hundreds
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Putin conveys Russia's stance on Tomahawks firmly to Trump — Kremlin
During the call, Vladimir Putin emphasized that sending Tomahawks would not alter the situation on the front lines, but would inflict serious harm on relations between Moscow and Washington
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Novak orders oil producers to increase gasoline, diesel fuel to domestic market
The Russian Energy Ministry noted stability of the situation with domestic fuel provision with fuel during the meeting
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EU funds for Hungary to remain frozen — Reuters
Earlier, an official attending the European Council meeting in Brussels told the media that the Hungarian prime minister got nothing in exchange for supporting the other 26 EU member states in the Ukrainian aid issue
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Bessent urges Europeans to stop demanding anti-Russian sanctions
US President Donald Trump has worked out the negotiating strategy for the forthcoming talks with Russian leader Vladimir Putin and will be in a very strong position, Secretary of the Treasury added
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Crimea’s authorities want special economic zone for 25 to 50 years
Crimean experts suggest an investment agency be set up in Crimea to deal with issues of attracting investors and backing investment projects
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Almost 5,000 drones shot down over Russian regions, in special op zone in past week
As many as 436 drones were downed over Russian regions on March 15
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ADNOC suspends oil supplies to Fujairah port — AFP
The Fujairah industrial area with oil assets was earlier attacked by a drone
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US State Department says no certainty about Kerry’s visit to Moscow
An informed source told TASS that Kerry’s visit to Moscow is expected to take place in about a week
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Russia’s chief of General Staff lauds Battlegroup South’s successes in liberating DPR
Valery Gerasimov also set further combat tasks
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Kremlin doesn’t address media reports on Khamenei’s receiving treatment in Moscow
According to the Iranian foreign ministry, the new leader was wounded in the US-Israeli strikes but is reportedly feeling well
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FACTBOX: History of Crimea’s reunification with Russia
A treaty on Crimea’s and Sevastopol’s accession to Russia was signed on March 18, 2014
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Israel’s military strikes on Lebanon leaves nearly 900 killed — Health Ministry
According ot the report, 2,141 people were injured
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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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Number of displaced persons in Lebanon tops one million in two weeks of escalation
Most people were forced to flee their homes amid a widening area of Israeli bombing, the Lebanese ministry of social affairs says
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Russian-Iranian-Chinese exercise heralds emergence of new naval alliance — Iranian admiral
On the morning of March 14, the Russian Defense Ministry reported that the practical phase of the Maritime Security Belt - 2024 exercise ended in the Gulf of Oman
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Progress MS-31 finishes its spaceflight
Fragments splash down in Pacific
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Iran hits Israeli weapons company, Israel Aerospace Industries — TV
The Iranian army said Rafael’s weapons manufacturing center develops air defense systems such as the Iron Dome, Spike missiles and cyber technologies
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Iran never declared war on its Middle East neighbors, Iranian top diplomat says
Even though their territory is being used to attack Iran, Esmail Bagai noted
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Over 180 drones heading toward Moscow shot down on March 14-16
According to TASS calculations, the Ukrainian drone attack on the Moscow Region repelled by the Russian Defense Ministry's air defense forces in the period became the largest in at least a year
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Tasnim news agency named conditions for Hormuz opening
Guaranteed lifting of sanctions, withdrawal of US bases, return of frozen assets and development of non-dollar trade are among them
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Germany’s MFA threatened Hungary, demanding change in approach to Ukraine — Szijjarto
The Hungarian top diplomat noted that this was the first time he had encountered such a direct threat
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Still no concrete date set on Ukrainian conflict settlement talks — source in Ankara
There is also no information whether detailed contacts are currently underway regarding this issue
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US is preparing to end its military campaign in Iran — Bloomberg
The agency's sources indicated that they consider US President Donald Trump’s recent statements about the US having destroyed Iran’s military potential an exaggeration
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Universal e-card to cancel address stamp in passports – source
With the launch of the electronic cards we shall be able to lift the requirement for an address stamp in passport
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Over 87% of voters in Kazakhstan approve new constitution in referendum
The voter turnout was 73.12%
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Kiev's unwillingness to negotiate, Iran war fallout: Lavrov's statements
According to the Russian top diplomat, the EU has "fully" discredited itself and there is nothing constructive in its position for progress in the negotiations on Ukraine
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US allows Iranian tankers to cross Strait of Hormuz — Treasury secretary
According to Scott Bessent, some Chinese ships are also leaving the Persian Gulf
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Restoring traffic in Strait of Hormuz to take 2-3 years — former Iranian envoy to Russia
According to earlier statements by a spokesman for the Iranian Armed Forces’ Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, Iran would not allow any oil cargo related to the United States or its allies to pass through the Strait of Hormuz
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Iran attacks US military objects in UAE, Kuwait, Bahrain — IRGC
Iranian missiles and UAVs struck Patriot radars, a control tower, and anti-aircraft installations at the Al-Dhafra base, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps reported
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Press review: US tries to assemble Hormuz tanker coalition as Russia eyes new fuel markets
Top stories from the Russian press on Monday, March 16th
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Gazprom warns Europe about problems ahead of upcoming gas storing season
Currently, underground storage facilities in Germany, France, and the Netherlands are filled to 18.1%, Gazprom CEO Alexey Miller told
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US can not stop its Iran war until it gets Hormuz reopened — Axios
As long as the Iranian blockade holds, and Gulf oil is restricted, Washington can not end its military operation even If it wanted to, the officials said
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Brussels welcomes detention of tankers with Russian oil — Kallas
"Following the US decision to ease sanctions on Russian oil, Europe will maintain sanctions and continue to move away from Russian fossil fuels," EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas stressed
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Moscow boosting mass production of Yolka interceptor drones
According to a representative of the official manufacturer, work is underway to improve the Yolka’s target accuracy, lethality, and maneuverability
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FACTBOX: On further developments around the Druzhba pipeline
Hungary and Slovakia have reached an agreement to build a new oil product pipeline between the two countries to ensure their energy security in the face of Ukraine's oil blockade, Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Peter Szijjarto announced
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Iran continues cooperating with Russia despite conflict — diplomat
All the agreements and treaties between Iran and Russia as part of the strategic cooperation and partner relations are still in force, Iranian foreign ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei stressed
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Moscow and Beijing will oppose hegemony on world stage together — Chinese envoy to Moscow
Sino-Russian relations are at an unprecedentedly high level, Zhang Hanhui emphasized
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Iran confirms vessels of some states cross Hormuz with Tehran's permission
According to Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei, Iran "has the right to take the necessary measures to ensure national security and prevent abuses by aggressors and their allies on this waterway"
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Russia’s budget deficit totals $48 bln in January-December 2022, says ministry
It is reported that expenditures amounted to $454 bln
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Russia to launch full Gonets-M1 satellite group by 2033
It is noted that at least nine rocket launches will be necessary to orbit all satellites
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Russia's military to find solution to problem of drone dominance on battlefield — expert
Retired Major General Leonid Ivlev noted that the Ukrainian conflict has led to a leap forward in military art and constantly poses new challenges for the military-industrial complex
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Ukrainian aircraft avoid air combat with Russian pilots — expert
Retired Major General Leonid Ivlev noted that the aircraft supplied to Kiev by the West are significantly inferior to Russian Sukhoi-series aircraft such as the Su-30 and Su-35S
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Under Netanyahu, Israel will always be looking for external enemy — top Turkish diplomat
Hakan Fidan also criticized the Jewish state’s politics on Syria, including its strikes on military facilities and the decision to seize control of a swath of land in southern Syria
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EU has no money to mitigate energy shock caused by conflict in Iran — WSJ
According to the newspaper, the public debt of some European countries, particularly the UK and France, is reaching 60-year highs
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Russian skier Bagiyan wins third gold at Paralympics
The Russian Paralympian accompanied by her guide Sergey Sinyakin raced the distance in 43 minutes 59.1 seconds
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NATO confirms council meeting to discuss Open Skies Treaty on May 22
The alliance also expressed concern about the Russia’s alleged "selective implementation of the Open Skies Treaty"
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Russia outpaced Saudi Arabia in oil production last year
Russia boosted oil production by 4% year-on-year in December 2016
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Lukashenko pardons more than 100 citizens of various countries
Among them are citizens of Australia, the United Kingdom, Latvia, Lithuania, the United States, Ukraine, and Japan
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Iranian diplomat says when safe passage through Strait of Hormuz will be possible
If the US leader wants stability in the strait, he must pull US forces out, Iranian Ambassador to Turkmenistan Ali Mojtaba Rouzbahani said
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Russia sets sights on returning to Venus with 2036 Venera mission
First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov said that Russia will move in this direction first
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Russian Finance Minister suggests returning to BRICS cross-border payments system idea
Anton Siluanov believes that it will be useful for everyone
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Pakistan delivers strike on Kabul, casualties reported — Afghan government
Pakistan once again violated the Afghan airspace, striking a rehabilitation center for drug addicts in Kabul, Zabihullah Mujahid said
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British PM refuses to send warships to Strait of Hormuz — newspaper
According to the sources cited by The Daily Telegraph, the refusal may worsen his relations with the US president
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Iran's offensive tactics could force US to end war — Lebanese general
Hassan Jouni emphasized that the decision to escalate or de-escalate the exchange of strikes now rests with Tehran, not Washington
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US, Israel start spiral of violence in Middle East — Russian foreign ministry
Russia renew its insistent call to all parties to immediately stop hostilities and take the situation to the political and diplomatic dimension, the Russian Foreign Ministry said
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German chancellor calls Israel’s ground operation in Lebanon ‘mistake’
Friedrich Merz says this "will make the already dire humanitarian situation in Lebanon even worse"
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Top Russian security official holds talks with Indonesian defense chief
Earlier on Tuesday, Sergey Shoigu arrived at the country's Defense Ministry, where a welcoming ceremony took place
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Russia, Belarus to develop joint electronic warfare, air defense systems
This year, Russia and Belarus held special drills, during which the troops practiced new forms and methods of conducting electronic warfare
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Death toll in Israeli strike on school in Gaza climbs to 36 — media
The building that came under fire was housing refugees and displaced persons
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Five countries refuse to join US coalition in Strait of Hormuz
China and France pointed to the need for a diplomatic settlement of the dispute in the region
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US president may send naval ships to Persian Gulf 'if he dares' — IRGC
Iran has full sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz, General Ali Mohammad Naini said
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Police release nearly all detained participants of unauthorized Moscow rally
Four citizens, subjected to administrative arrest, remain at police stations
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US, Russia made progress at arms control talks - Pompeo
Washington hopes for a new meeting in the near future
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US aircraft carriers prove ineffective in Middle East conflict — expert
The use of aircraft carriers proved costly and ineffective because they could be deployed relatively safely only outside the range of precision weapons, expert with the Institute of Law and National Security at the Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration Alexander Stepanov told
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Russian aid to Ukraine totaled about $250 bln in 1991-2013 - Putin
"Our country provided such support - with respect paid to Ukraine’s dignity and sovereignty" Putin said
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Oil production suspended at largest fields in South Iraq — oil minister
Hayyan Abdul Ghani said production suspension affected "West Qurna 1" and "West Qurna 2", Faihaa and Majnoon fields
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Japan starts releasing oil from its national reserves to market
This oil will be sold to wholesale companies at relatively low prices consistent with the level before the start of US and Israeli strikes on Iran
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Zelensky fails to achieve goals dictated to him from abroad in Ukraine conflict — Iran
Esmaeil Baghaei said from the very beginning that Iran did not play any role and did not interfere in the conflict in Ukraine
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International volunteer cooperation helps resolve global problems - Putin
He president noted that the volunteer movement is becoming stronger and stronger with years
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French politician urges Paris to join Belgium’s call for dialogue with Russia
Florian Philippot called on France to follow the example of Bart De Wever
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Seoul continues to oppose lethal weapons supplies to Kiev — MP
"I'm not sure, but it may be North Korea that is providing military aid to Russia. But I can't confirm that," Tae Yong-ho added
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Fire at Vladikavkaz shopping mall results from falling debris of drone — official
Preliminary results of an investigation confirm this version, too, Sergey Menyailo noted
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Relations with US, nuclear arms, Russia's security: Ryabkov's statements
The deputy foreign minister stressed that Russia still has serious questions for the United States over Ukraine
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Russia’s Kalashnikov tourniquets superior in quality to US counterparts — expert
According to Vasily Khudoleyev, current production capacity exceeds 10,000 items per day
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Ukraine's FP-1 drones used to attack Moscow based on Nazi-era tech — expert
"The FP-1 is considered no worse or better than all other UAVs in the third technological league, which is what has allowed Russia to successfully repel Ukrainian attacks in recent days," Dmitry Kuzyakin said
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Surrendered Ukrainian troops make two to three motorized rifle divisions — Russian MP
The number of Kiev troops killed and wounded stands at more than 1.5 million, retired Major General Leonid Ivlev said
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US to acquire tool in 5-10 years devaluing all cryptographic protection systems — FSB
Russian Federal Security Service Director Alexander Bortnikov pointed to the development of quantum computing technologies
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EU wants Serbia to join war in Ukraine — Lavrov
This issue is still topical, the Russian foreign minister noted
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