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Cyberattacks on video platforms surged 35% in 2025 due to AI development — expert
The primary driver behind this accelerated growth is the active use of artificial intelligence by threat actors, Alexey Zhukov, Director of Information Security for Digital Assets at Gazprom-Media Holding, said
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US probe confirms presence of military-biological facilities near Russian border — expert
According to Boris Rozhin, the probe will transfer the issue of American military-biological activity abroad from the level of charges to the status of legal recognition
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Russian firm unveils laser system for protecting civilian infrastructure from UAVs
The system detects targets at a distance of up to three km
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Bank of Russia’s assets to remain frozen — Euroclear
The decision is based on the fact that the Russian Central Bank's claim against Euroclear Bank is not recognized under EU law, and Euroclear "does not recognize the court’s jurisdiction"
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During Beijing trip, Trump suggests US, China, Russia join forces to oppose ICC — media
The White House declined to comment on the report
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Russian presidential envoy urges EU to find constructive voice in support of peace
Kirill Dmitriev’s statement came in response to former German Chancellor Angela Merkel, who said that the European Union has failed to use its diplomatic potential in the situation around Ukraine
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Latvia sets precedent by enabling strikes on Russia — expert
Ruslan Pankratov said that a new legal reality is emerging in which the territory of a NATO member state is being used as a bridgehead for strikes against Russia
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Russia maintains strategic advantages in Ukraine — US authorities
According to a report compiled by inspectors general of the Pentagon, the Department of State, and the US Agency for International Development, now effectively terminated, the collective West’s assistance to Kiev has amounted to more than $325 billion since February 2022
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Naval exercises involving six NATO countries begin in Black Sea
The exercises involve Bulgaria, Canada, Portugal, Romania, the United States, and Turkey
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Expectations from Putin’s visit to China and Zelensky’s remarks: Kremlin's briefing
Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that any contacts between President Putin and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping help create new momentum for the further development and expansion of relations between Moscow and Beijing
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Putin to meet in China with grown-up participant in 2000 joint photo — Kremlin aide
Yury Ushakov emphasized the significance of this encounter
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Iranian president says dialogue with US doesn’t mean surrender
Tehran will not "retreat from the legal rights of the people and the country," Masoud Pezeshkian says
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FACTBOX: Review of Russia’s strategic nuclear forces drills since 2020
President Vladimir Putin reported in June 2025 that 95% of Russia's nuclear forces were equipped with modern weapons
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Russia develops Odyssey repeater to increase UAV strike range
The Aviatechnolab Design Bureau said the Odyssey system extended the range of attack unmanned aerial vehicles to 70 kilometers
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A number of US investors eye participation in Russian-Chinese projects — Dmitriev
As Kirill Dmitriev noted, Russia and China maintain a partnership approach based on mutual cooperation and the understanding that sanctions are illegitimate
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Russia’s air defenses destroy six Ukrainian UAVs over Kaluga Region
According to preliminary information, there were no casualties or damage
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Europe ready to come to negotiating table to resolve conflict in Ukraine — Merz
The German chancellor underscored that "the fighting must cease first"
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Senior diplomat sees growing risks of head-on clash between NATO, Russia
Sergey Ryabkov highlighted "the escalatory narrative" from European capitals about "the looming threat of a high-intensity war" with Russia
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Putin, Xi to discuss most sensitive issues of bilateral relations — Kremlin aide
Yury Ushakov said the Russian president will begin his meeting with Xi Jinping after the welcome ceremony in the Great Hall of the People
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Bulgaria insists on need to begin negotiations between Europe and Russia
The time has come for diplomacy, Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev said
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Russia’s air defenses destroy 17 Ukrainian UAVs over Voronezh Region overnight
According to preliminary information, there were no casualties or damage
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US may need to deliver another 'big hit' on Iran — Trump
The US president said that he is not sure
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Press review: US, Israel preparing new strikes against Iran as Ukraine mum on Russia talks
Top stories from the Russian press on Monday, May 18th
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Russia holding nuclear forces drills — top brass
According to Russia’s Defense Ministry, the drills are set to practice readying some of nuclear forces’ units and formations for accomplishing assigned objectives
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Kiev forces lost over 1,100 troops in 24 hours across all special military operation zone
In the Battlegroup North zone, the enemy lost up to 155 soldiers
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Dozens of Ukrainian men die crossing Carpathians to avoid draft
According to the media outlet, around 32,000 Ukrainian men have illegally entered Romania since 2022
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Preliminary data shows Luna-25 lunar probe collided with Moon’s surface – Roscosmos
Automatic station "Luna-25" ceased to exist, noted in the state corporation
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Chances for agreement with Iran appear very good right now — Trump
The US president added that Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and several other countries asked the US to delay strikes on Iran by two to three days, believing that a deal is close
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Press review: Putin China visit puts energy sector in focus as Trump signals bluff on Iran
Top stories from the Russian press on Tuesday, May 19th
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Russia becomes asylum for compatriots from unfriendly countries — senator
Russia also plays this role for many foreigners who find themselves in their own countries as people who are not respected, whose views on normal human relations and traditional family values are not accepted, Yelena Afanasyeva said
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Asia, Europe showing interest in Russia’s anti-drone nets — developer
The nets feature an innovative "spider knot" weave
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Nearly 70% of Ukrainians use Russian language on daily basis — former PM
Nikolay Azarov pointed out that Ukraine tried to eliminate the Russian language and ban a significant part of its culture
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Nine fast-neutron reactors to be built in Russia by 2042 — Rosatom
According to the statement, fast reactors with a closed fuel cycle are not just a means of increasing the efficiency of nuclear energy, but a prerequisite for its long-term existence
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Nobel Prize in medicine awarded to two scientists for COVID-19 vaccine research
"The discoveries by the two Nobel Laureates were critical for developing effective mRNA vaccines against COVID-19 during the pandemic that began in early 2020," the statement reads
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Industrial site affected in Yaroslavl as Russia downs 315 Ukrainian drones overnight
There were no casualties or injured
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Russia, China create peaceful nuclear development roadmap for decades to come — Rosatom
According to CEO Alexey Likhachev, the entire range of fast reactors in China is the result of the joint efforts
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NATO countries importing 'HIMARS clones' from South Korea to use against Russia — expert
According to Alexander Stepanov, contracts are currently known to be in place for the supply of at least 290 systems of this type to Poland, 9 to Estonia, and 16 to Norway
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Ukrainian troops attack localities in Russia’s Kursk Region with artillery 171 times
A private home completely burned down in the village of Novaya Krivtsovka in the Oboyan District as a result of the attack
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US to waive sanctions on Russian oil shipments for 30 days — Treasury Secretary
This will ensure the most vulnerable countries have access to energy, Scott Bessent said
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Three NATO reconnaissance aircraft spotted over Kaliningrad Region
One of them is an American Bombardier Challenger 650 Artemis II intelligence and reconnaissance jet, which took off from Romania’s Constanta
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US wants to force China into nuclear talks against Beijing’s will — senior diplomat
As Sergey Ryabkov stressed, the very idea of multilateral arms control talks among nuclear powers is being thwarted by Washington's desire to make China's participation mandatory
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Russia to respond to aggression as Kiev plans to launch drones from Latvia — intel agency
Russia’s Foreign Intelligence reported that service members from the Ukrainian army’s Unmanned Systems Forces had been deployed to Latvia to prepare attacks on Russia from the Baltic country’s territory
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Moscow, Beijing manage to return to positive trade dynamics — Russian first deputy PM
Denis Manturov noted that investment activity is having a positive impact on the development of bilateral trade
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EU pays highest amount for Russian LNG in over one year in March
The European Union purchased around 933 mln euros worth of LNG from Russia
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US says Iran’s new proposal 'insufficient for a deal' — media
According to the report, Iran rejects many of Donald Trump's demands and refuses to make any meaningful concessions on its nuclear program
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Ukraine once again apologizes for its drones flying in Baltic skies
Ukrainian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Georgy Tikhy called these developments "unintentional incidents"
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Erdogan says Iran conflict 'devastating' global economy
The extent of the damage caused by the shockwave that has swept across the world like a tsunami cannot yet be accurately assessed, the Turkish president said
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Qatar calls for respecting freedom of navigation in Strait of Hormuz
According to Qatari Foreign Ministry Spokesman Majed bin Mohammed al-Ansari, contacts are currently being held at various levels to restore stability and ensure safe navigation in the Persian Gulf
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German carmakers face chip shortages due to EU anti-Russian sanctions — Handelsblatt
The situation was triggered by Brussels' decision in April to include Chinese company Yangjie in the 20th package of sanctions against Russia
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Euroclear refuses to unfreeze Russian Central Bank’s assets: what is known
The decision is based on the fact that the Russian regulator’s claim against Euroclear Bank is not recognized under EU legislation, and "Euroclear does not recognize the court’s jurisdiction"
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US-Israeli strike on humanitarian aid aircraft in western Iran reported
The Civil Aviation Organization of the Islamic Republic called on all international bodies to take appropriate measures in response to this incident
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Putin to arrive in China on evening of May 19 to be met by Wang Yi — Kremlin aide
As Yury Ushakov specified, the Chinese side will organize a formal welcome ceremony at the airport
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Russian troops liberate Volokhovka community in Kharkov Region over past day — top brass
According to the latest figures, the Ukrainian army lost roughly 1,175 troops in battles with Russian forces in all the frontline areas over the past 24 hours
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Ukrainian forces subject Zaporozhye NPP to massive shelling — plant’s management
Communications Director Yevgenia Yashina said the exact number of drones that attacked Energodar is being established
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Russia, China stand for independent foreign policy and supreme rule of law — Kremlin aide
Vladimir Putin will pay an official visit to China on May 19-20
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Revenue of Russian theaters rises 18% to $819.66 mln in 2025
According to a report by RBC, attendance at theater events rose by 3.5% to 44.3 mln people
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Armenia not looking to stoke tensions with Russia — top diplomat
Ararat Mirzoyan noted that Armenia realized that it had to choose between the European Union and the EAEU
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Ruble tops ranking of world’s best currencies — Bloomberg
The ruble’s exchange rate against the dollar has fallen to its lowest since February 2023
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IN BRIEF: Putin’s statements on unprecedented level of ties with China and mutual support
The Russian president says that the two countries are ready to support each other on key issues, including the protection of sovereignty
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Ukrainian forces attack DPR territory 11 times over past day, one person killed
Two people were injured
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Israel occupies nearly 1,000 sq. km of Middle East territory since Oct 2023 — newspaper
According to the newspaper, Israeli forces control over half of the Gaza Strip
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Germany’s rearmament more dangerous for world than ‘Russian threat’ — French politician
"When Germany rearms, it always turns out badly for France and the rest of the world," Florian Philippot emphasized
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Putin to travel to China on two-day visit
The Russian leader will meet with his Chinese counterpart, President Xi Jinping, hold Russian-Chinese talks in both narrow and expanded formats
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US increasingly leaning toward use of military force against Cuba — Politico
According to one of the newspaper’s sources, US President Donald Trump and his aides have grown frustrated that the US pressure campaign has not led Cuba’s leaders to agree to significant economic and political reforms
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Putin arrives in Beijing for two-day visit
The Russian president's working schedule in China is quite extensive
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World Gymnastics clears Russians to compete under country’s flag: what to know
European Gymnastics will make its own decision on lifting restrictions on Russian athletes by the end of the week
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Russian troops gain control of road linking communities near Volokhovka in Kharkov Region
Russia’s Battlegroup North units continue creating the security zone on the territory of the Sumy and Kharkov Regions
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Russia wipes out part of Ukraine’s Alpha special forces in Dnepropetrovsk Region — sources
The Ukrainian troops have been eliminated with aerial bombs and guided munitions
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Lavrov sends another letter to UN chief in search of answers about Bucha — diplomat
According to Vasily Nebenzya, Moscow views the incident as a "deliberate fake" used to derail the peace talks in 2022
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US investigates 56 cases of corruption and theft of American weapons in Ukraine
According to a report prepared by the inspectors general of the Pentagon, the State Department, and the now effectively dismantled US Agency for International Development, 13 other investigations have been closed
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Bilateral relations, energy and Russian delegation members: aide on Putin’s visit to China
There is no link between the visits to China by US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, Yury Ushakov noted
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United States to conduct test launch of nuclear-capable Minuteman III ICBM on May 20
The statement emphasized that the test launch is routine, was planned several years ago, and is not in response to current world events
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Russia’s Battlegroup North artillery destroys over 500 Ukrainian troops in week
The platoon commander said that artillery crews of the Battlegroup North thwarted several attempts by the Ukrainian army to rotate personnel in the Sumy and Kharkov Regions, accomplishing over 350 firing missions
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US military intelligence believes Ukraine is delivering chaotic strikes on Russia
Ukrainian strikes lack the coordination, tempo, and concentration on critical Russian military infrastructure, according to a report compiled by inspectors general of the US Department of War, the Department of State and the Agency for International Development
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UK premier intends to lead Labour Party into next parliamentary election
Keir Starmer said he had no intention of resigning
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Iran ready to hand over enriched uranium to Russia instead of US — Al Hadath
The required conditions were not specified in the media report
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Iranian issue, Eurovision criteria and Anchorage’s six-month anniversary: Lavrov’s remarks
The Russian foreign minister stressed that Moscow is not trying to intrude into the negotiation process between Washington and Tehran, wishing this process every success
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US continues to train Ukrainian pilots to use F-16 fighter jets — report
According to the report issued by inspectors general of the US Department of War, the Department of State, and the Agency for International Development, the training commitments are coordinated by the Air Force Capability Coalition that the US co-leads with Denmark and the Netherlands
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Zelensky becomes ‘inconvenience’, setting stage for his removal — expert
Viktor Medvedchuk recalled that Vladimir Zelensky's name had repeatedly popped up in corruption investigations
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US laboratories in Ukraine violate legal norms, threaten millions of people — Miroshnik
The Russian Foreign Ministry’s ambassador-at-large added that the activities of the laboratories constitute "a deception of US taxpayers"
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Russian nuclear drills come in response to Western preparations for invasion — expert
The Russian nuclear triad is currently in optimal condition, Colonel Levon Arzanov said
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Drone attack being repelled by air defenses on Iranian island of Qeshm — agency
Tasnim did not elaborate on the incident
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Russia’s envoy highlights importance of Russia-China investment cooperation
According to Kirill Dmitriev, the Russian Direct Investment Fund has invested in more than 50 projects with Chinese partners
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Russian anti-drone technology market may reach $2.76 bln in 2026
Bulat Khabriev, managing investment director at VEB.RF, says that cyberattacks and UAV attacks have ceased to be abstract risks
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Iran to stand firm on its demands to US — president
Masoud Pezeshkian emphasized that Tehran is conducting negotiations with honor
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Russian troops deliver massive overnight strike on Ukrainian military-industrial sites
The Ukrainian army lost roughly 1,075 troops in battles with Russian forces in all the frontline areas over the past 24 hours
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No military-political foundation exists for Russia-West security dialogue — MFA
Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov said it is impossible to build this foundation unless the Western countries are willing to genuinely take Russia’s fundamental interests into account
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US has already spent more than $85 bln on military operation in Iran
As calculated by Iran War Cost Tracker, basing on a Pentagon briefing for the US Congress on March 10, Washington planned to spend $1 bln for each day of the conflict
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Spokesman says Kremlin has no reaction to award of Nobel Peace Prize to Iranian activist
Narges Mohammadi was awarded "for her fight against the oppression of women in Iran and her fight to promote human rights and freedom for all"
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Roscosmos to bring US astronaut back to Earth March 30 as scheduled
Earlier, some US media expressed doubts if Russia would agree to take US astronaut Mark Vande Hei back to Earth amid the sanctions imposed on Russia over the situation in Ukraine
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China looking forward to Putin’s visit — MFA
At a scheduled summit, the two leaders will discuss China-Russia cooperation and global and regional issues of mutual interest, the Chinese diplomat said
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Baltic states to be punished for assisting Ukraine in attacking Russia — MP
Speaking about Lithuanian threats against Kaliningrad, Leonid Slutsky noted that by making such statements the "hotheads" in the Baltics "are drawing fire not only upon themselves, but also on Europe as a whole"
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Russia’s military planning to take into account NATO’s growing nuclear capabilities
This "cannot go unaddressed," Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov said
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Zelensky’s office dreams of drafting women to patch gaps in army — Ukrainian lawmaker
Maxim Buzhansky urged the members of the Office to focus on their own responsibilities instead of broader issues
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US extends sanctions waiver until June 17 on Russian oil loaded by April 17
The document emphasizes that the license does not authorize transactions related to a number of Russian regions, including Crimea, the Donetsk People's Republic, and the Lugansk People's Republic, as well as Iran, Cuba, and North Korea
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Superiority of Russian services and proactive work: statements by Mishustin
Advances in import substitution and development have reduced the urgent need for domestic software by a factor of four in recent years, the Russian prime minister noted
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Leaders of Russia, China to adopt declaration on emergence of multipolar world — Kremlin
Yury Ushakov said that Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping will sign a Joint Statement on further strengthening the comprehensive partnership and strategic interaction
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Biden spared no expense on deadly biological research in Ukraine — Miroshnik
The Russian Foreign Ministry’s ambassador-at-large says that the results of the research could have included the development of biological weapons
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Some Gulf countries had no idea US planned to attack Iran on May 19 — media
As Donald Trump said earlier, he was asked to hold off by the leaders of Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates, who convinced him to give diplomacy another chance
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Chinese diplomat dismisses report of Xi Jinping’s remark about Ukraine as 'pure fiction'
Guo Jiakun said the Financial Times information contradicts the facts
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Estonia downs drone allegedly en route from Ukrainian territory — top defense official
According to Hanno Pevkur, the drone entered Estonia’s airspace and was downed over Lake Vortsjarv
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