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Russian Investigative Committee opens attack criminal case after airstrike in Belgorod
Russian Investigative Committee opens terror attack criminal case after airstrike in Belgorod.
Air defense forces shot down five air targets over sea, in Sevastopol
No one was injured
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Russia, India publish agreement on procedures for deployment of military personnel
The agreement regulates not only the deployment of military personnel and equipment but also logistics
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Russian authorities to support returning fellow citizens, assures Putin
Many people, who are coming back to Russia, work in education and science, the Russian President noted
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World’s biggest iceberg completely disintegrates
According to the Arctic and Antarctic Research Institute, the frozen giant has split into small fragments, losing 99% of its original area over the entire period of its existence
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Russia’s Battlegroup North evacuate civilians in Kharkov Region — Defense Ministry
Russian assault unit members noted that the Ukrainian military attempted to change into civilian clothes and flee their positions
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EU ambassadors agree 11th package of anti-Russian sanctions — Swedish presidency
The previous package was adopted on February 25 of this year
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Russian troops liberate two communities in Ukraine operation over past day — top brass
Russia’s Battlegroup North inflicted more than 190 casualties on Ukrainian troops and destroyed an enemy armored personnel carrier in its areas of responsibility, the Defense Ministry reported
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EU’s 90 billion euros not to help Ukraine, Zelensky's former spokeswoman believes
The EU decided to allocate 90 billion euros to Ukraine for 2026-2027 at a summit in December 2025, with two dozen countries voting for the measure
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Moldova's refusal to engage fruitfully with CIS means impoverishment to Moldovans — Shoigu
According to Shoigu, fuel shortages and rising prices at Moldovan gas stations "clearly demonstrate the consequences of Chisinau's refusal to engage constructively within the CIS"
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Iran will not recognize US-announced ceasefire extension — TV
Tehran will act in accordance with its own interests, the statement says
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Russia’s oil production down 9% in April, back to early 2021 levels
Earlier, Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov specified that Moscow might lose up to 17% of oil production in 2022 due to sanctions
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S&P removes Russian and Belarusian bonds from its 11 indices
S&P Dow Jones Indices conducted a consultation with market participants
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Lavrov slams 'klepto' German authorities for plans to seize Russian assets
It is noted that the Americans in closed contacts are explaining to them how to change these laws to take and finally steal everything
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Republic of Srpska to remain neutral, not to join NATO — Bosnian Serb leader
Milorad Dodik thanked Russia for its efforts to preserve the Dayton peace agreement, saying that Moscow’s position on this matter is consistent with international law
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Russian defense firm working on improved Kalibr cruise missile — CEO
The Kalibr is a Russian cruise missile developed and produced by the Yekaterinburg-based Novator design bureau
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Result of talks enables US to postpone military option against Iran — Omani MFA
Badr al-Busaidi says that various details are yet to be negotiated
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Russia's warning about assisting Kiev with drones also applies to Lisbon — Russian embassy
According to the statement, private initiatives to assemble UAVs for the Ukrainian armed forces are also being implemented on Portuguese territory
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Americans planning to visit Russia to consult on Ukraine — NYT
US Special Presidential Envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, President Donald Trump’s son-in-law, last travelled to Russia in December
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Kiev plotting provocations with mass killings of civilians to accuse Russian troops
The Ukrainian side is plotting to shoot a fake video about searches of places of mass burials of civilians allegedly killed by Russian troops
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Ukrainian forces started counteroffensive, have a lot of personnel, weapons — Prigozhin
Yevgeny Prigozhin said that in the past 24 hours, Wagner PMC forces advanced 230 meters in Artyomovsk
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Russian stock market in the green on Tuesday — market data
The MOEX Russia Index gained 0.15% to 2,757.7 points
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Transit container traffic through Russia grows by 11% yoy in Q1 — Delo Group
Import container shipments increased by 5.1% to 720,000 TEU
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Ukrainian man released from captivity in Mali praises Russian PMC for skillful operation
According to Yury Yurov, he and the other released man were immediately taken from the area where there were terrorists, and a helicopter arrived shortly to carry them to a hospital
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Russian companies keep interest in energy projects in Libya
Energy Minister Sergey Tsivilyov and Transport Minister of Libya Mohammed Al-Shahoubi affirmed the mutual intent to resume the full-fledged work of the intergovernmental commission as soon as possible
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Payment card for foreign tourists to be launched in Russia in early 2024 — Deputy Minister
Foreigners cannot now make payments by bank cards and book a hotel in Russia, Dmitry Vakhrukov noted
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Systematically wrong decisions restrain European development — Dmitriev
The Russian special envoy says the reforms should include admitting and correcting numerous mistakes on migration, warmongering, energy, and economic policies
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T-90S tank proves its adaptability to any operating conditions — Uralvagonzavod
According to the company, Uralvagonzavod vehicles are designed for operation in conditions where a margin of safety is critical
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Foreign Ministry summons Mexican envoy over incident involving Russian citizen
Eduardo Villegas Mejias provided information regarding the investigative questioning of the minor Russian citizen
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Russian Aerospace Forces down Ukraine’s MiG-29 aircraft, Mi-8 helicopter in DPR
Russian Defense Ministry Spokesman Lieutenant General Igor Konashenkov said
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New hypothetical alliance of US, EU, Ukraine to remain 'absurd idea,' expert says
Maxim Kucherov explained that for the US, such an alliance might serve as a way to "straddle several chairs," but warned of the long-term institutional costs
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LPR fully liberated, Kiev tries to conceal failure — statements by Russia’s military chief
In March-April, Russian troops liberated 34 settlements and about 700 square kilometers of territory in the special military operation area
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Vance’s trip to Islamabad for talks with Iran put on hold indefinitely — Axios
Sources cited by the news outlet say that the vice president is taking part in additional political meetings at the White House
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Iran’s participation in talks with US remains under consideration — Iranian diplomat
Ambassador to Tunisia Mir Masoud Hosseinian says Iran’s participation in the negotiations depends on the actions of the American side
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Cooperation with Russia enables India to mitigate risks amid global challenges — FIEO
Russia and India need to develop the trade partnership to deepen investment ties, Director General of the Federation of Indian Export Organizations Ajay Sahai said
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PM says Estonia not under direct military threat right now
Earlier, Margus Tsahkna said Tallinn does not believe the Baltic states and NATO are under threat of attack by Russia
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Top Hungarian diplomat to skip EU ministerial meeting on loan to Kiev — media
According to the sources, although Peter Szijjarto will be absent from the meeting, the Hungarian delegation will continue to oppose the advancement of key agenda items, including sanctions against Israel
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IN BRIEF: Putin’s key statements at meeting with representatives of municipalities
Russia already knows how the conflict around Ukraine will end, but will keep mum on the matter, the Russian leader noted
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Magyar to be elected Hungary’s new PM on May 9
Peter Magyar’s Tisza Party won the April 12 parliamentary elections, securing 141 out of 199 seats in the parliament
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Secret to Russia's success and enemies seek to split country apart: Putin’s statements
The head of state said that Russia’s unity will help it attain the goals of its special military operation
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IN BRIEF: What we know about oil spill in Russia’s Tuapse after drone attack
The area of contamination of the Black Sea with oil products amounts to 10,000 square meters
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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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Africa Corps freed Russian, Ukrainian 'in an hour' — former captive says
The man, who was working in geology for a Russian company in Africa, expressed gratitude for the timely rescue and revealed his intention to return to his work after undergoing rehabilitation
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Witkoff, Kushner not yet off for talks with Iran, still in US — media
CNN reported earlier that US Vice President JD Vance had not set off for talks with Iran in Pakistan
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US was aware of consequences of war with Iran, says energy secretary
Chris Wright added that he had been consulting the US leaders on the situation around Iran since he took office
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Disposal of Cobasna ammo depots can’t be done without Russian specialists — Shoigu
Russia’s Security Council secretary recalled that ammunition was stored at Cobasna depots in the Soviet period
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Kremlin spells out what Russia’s withdrawal from Council of Europe means
According to Dmitry Peskov, the withdrawal from the Council of Europe clearly means a withdrawal from all of its mechanisms
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Iranian national carrier to resume flights from April 22 — news agency
The first flight will be made on Wednesday from Tehran to Mashhad
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Moskva cruiser sank while being towed in a storm — Russian Defense Ministry
"During the towing of the Moskva cruiser to the designation port, the ship lost stability due to hull damage, sustained during the detonation of ammunition because of a fire. Amid the heavy storm, the ship sank," the Ministry said.
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Over 800 people evacuated from Kursk Region during past day
According to Tolmacheva, 84 temporary accommodation centers have been set up in the region, with more than 6,700 people, including 1,400 children, staying there
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Putin could speak on Ukraine at news conference after Belarus talks on Thursday — Kremlin
The Russian president is scheduled to take questions jointly with his Belarusian counterpart Alexander Lukashenko
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INTERVIEW: CEO describes Russia’s Alrosa as world’s only profitable diamond producer
The Roscongress Foundation is the organizer of the EEF, with TASS as its general information partner
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Canada no longer sees US as stability guarantor, looks for rapprochement with EU — expert
Maria Solyanova quoted recent polls as saying that about 57% of Canadians either support or somewhat support the idea of joining the EU as a full member
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Druzhba pipeline supplies, UN chief candidates: new briefing from Kremlin
The resumption of oil supplies via Druzhba depends on whether Ukraine is ready to reopen the pipeline and stop the blackmail, Dmitry Peskov said
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Russian, Iranian positions on international events very often close — Putin
The Russian leader noted that both countries "are actively working together on the international arena"
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Situation in Transnistria can be rectified, but Chisinau takes negative stance — Shoigu
The Russian Security Council secretary also believes that it would be incorrect to say that the blockade is being implemented solely by Chisinau, as both the Kiev regime and, indirectly, EU countries are participating
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US forces 28 ships to turn tail since its blockade of Iranian ports
The US military enforced a naval blockade of Iran on April 13
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Russia begins 2026 Women’s Water Polo World Cup with win over Argentina
In its next group stage match, Russia will play against Germany on April 22
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Iran refutes Trump’s allegations about eight women set to be executed
Iran’s judiciary authorities said that the US president relied on unverified information when he claimed that eight women had been sentenced to death in Iran.
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Chisinau tries to starve Transnistria into submission with gas blackmail
Secretary of the Russian Security Council Sergey Shoigu said The government of Moldovan President Maia Sandu practically shut down the Moldovan Power Plant which "generated electricity and supplied it to the right bank at reasonable prices"
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US ready to bomb Iran anew, to truce or not to truce: situation around Iran
At the same time, the negotiations between the United States and Iran, Donald Trump believes, will ultimately lead to "a great deal"
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Critics label Elon Musk US 'shadow president' — media
The report says that "Musk’s rapid-fire messages - which included numerous false claims about the contents of the spending bill - ricocheted" across Washington
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No denial from Germany its facilities make weapons for Ukraine — Russian ambassador
German colleagues are concerned that the publication of this list constitutes a hidden threat to these facilities, Sergey Nechayev said
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Kremlin announces creation of blockchain-based payment system in BRICS
Work will continue to develop the Contingent Reserve Arrangement, primarily regarding the use of currencies different from the US dollar," the Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov pointed out
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Tajik army special units leaving Khorog
The issue of withdrawal of other special forces of security agencies is being decided
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Ukrainian ‘Martian’ UAV stealth capability makes detection tough — security source
Despite these challenges, Russian military personnel on the front lines are destroying AI-powered drones using mobile air defense teams and FPV air defense ambushes, the sourse said
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EU fuel prices post fastest rise since 2022 — Eurostat
For gasoline, the largest increases were seen in Belgium, Sweden, Austria, Czech Republic, Estonia, and Lithuania, where prices rose by 14-15%
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Emergency release of air ordnance occurred during Su-34 flight above Belgorod — ministry
The Ministry of Defense said that an unspecified number of buildings were damaged, there were no casualties
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Trump says extended ceasefire with Iran until its ‘unified proposal’
The US president says the naval blockade of the country's ports will also be extended for this period
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Oil slick near Tuapse covers 10,000 sq m after drone attack
A total of 750 meters of containment booms and five specialized oil recovery devices have been deployed at the spill site, and an oil trap has been installed
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US blockade of Strait of Hormuz not to last long as it carries risks — expert
Maxim Shepovalenko emphasized that, technically, organizing a blockade was a feasible matter for the Americans
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Trump says US fully controls Strait of Hormuz
The US president said that Washington will continue with the naval blockade of the Islamic Republic, until the countries sign a final peace deal
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Air Defense Forces down Ukrainian attack drones over Kaluga, Moscow regions, says mayor
Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin added that there were no reports about injured people or damages to infrastructure
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Blasts again reported in Ukraine’s capital Kiev, surrounding regions
Explosions also resumed in the northeastern Ukrainian city of Dnepropetrovsk
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Air defense forces shot down five air targets over sea, in Sevastopol
No one was injured
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Russian Energy Ministry eyeing construction of new power plant in Far East
The energy system of the Far East has three zones of energy deficit forecast by 2031, Sergey Tsivilyov said
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Pentagon says cannot yet assess damage caused by Iran to US bases
According to the statement, there is no great estimate for what it would take to reconstitute the affected facilities
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Russia has all necessary means and potential to prevent default on public debt — Kremlin
Dmitry Peskov stressed that "any default that could hypothetically occur could be purely artificial"
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Russia interested in Malaysia as space launch site — Russian ambassador
According to Nail Latypov, Malaysia is looking into collaborating with Russia in satellite development
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EU readies new tough sanctions against Russia, Belarus
The EU also agreed to set up the solidarity trust fund for Ukraine
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Oil, gold show mixed dynamics
Brent prices gained 2.58% to $101.02 per barrel
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Apple says Tim Cook to step down as CEO in September 2026
The executive will be succeeded by John Ternus, Apple’s head of hardware engineering
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Ukrainian UAV crews in Lithuania may threaten Russia — security officials
The Lithuanian army earlier said that, as part of cooperation with the Ukrainian army, they were receiving "combat experience" training from the Ukrainian troops
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Russian cabinet greenlights talks between Roscosmos, NASA on seat swaps
The talks were proposed by Roscosmos and approved by the Russian Foreign Ministry and other government agencies
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Aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford enters Red Sea after repairs in Croatian port
According to the sources, the ship left the Eastern Mediterranean late last week
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Germany to toughen measures against ships allegedly carrying Russian energy resources
Sources cited by Der Spiegel did not elaborate on these steps
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Russian forces take control of Blagodatnoye settlement near Soledar — Wagner group
On January 12, Soledar was cleared of Ukrainian formations, the Russian Defense Ministry reported earlier
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Asian countries face 'desperate' demand for Russian oil — expert
The Philippines, Vietnam, Indonesia, and Malaysia are all actively negotiating with Russia to secure crude supplies following Middle East disruptions, Jaziri Alkaf, the former Senator of the Parliament of Malaysia, said
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Power of explosion in Volgograd’s trolleybus equivalent to 4 kg TNT
15 people were killed and 27 remain in hospitals
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Republic of Srpska will not let West determine its status, says Bosnian Serb leader
Milorad Dodik separately said that the Serbs are concerned over Germany’s militarization
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Ukrainian attacks on Russian troops in LPR become less intense in past day — officer
Less intense Ukrainian shelling of the Russian positions might be due to "poor weather or the fact that militants have to save ammunition," Andrey Marochko explained
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Iran’s military deliver drone strikes on US warships in response to its vessel’s seizure
According to the news agency, Iran's military intended to continue responding to "piracy" policy and attacks on behalf of the US side
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IN BRIEF: What is known about release of two geologists from captivity in Mali
A special operation resulted in the release of the employees of a Russian geological exploration company who were kidnapped in July 2024, the Russian defense ministry reported
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Kiev already thinking about how to 'formalize' Russia's victory — Putin
According to the president, "no one doubts Russia's victory anymore, including the enemy"
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IN BRIEF: Train malfunction disrupts traffic on Moscow Metro line
According to official reports, there were no threats to passenger safety
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Russia making efforts to provide General Mladic with medical care — senior diplomat
Alexander Grushko says: "We are doing everything we can to make his situation easier"
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Anthropic was trying to police action of US military — Trump
According to the US leader, Anthropic "can be of great use" to the US administration, and the US authorities "will get along with them just fine" in the future
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Zelensky complains that EU constantly changes conditions for Ukraine’s accession
Vladimir Zelensky added that Kiev is asking the EU to name the date of accession to the community and a precise list of conditions
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Putin visits wounded Russian servicemen in military hospital in Moscow
The head of state was accompanied by Russian Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu
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Russia's Western Military District gets newest Tornado-G multiple rocket launchers
The new 122-mm Tornado-G MRLS will replace the BM-21 Grad system
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Telegram fined for refusing to delete channel with sabotage instructions
A fine of 7 mln rubles was set
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IMF forecast for Russian economy begins to resemble local estimates — ministry
The IMF has revised upwards the estimates of Russia's economic development and forecasts the country's GDP to grow by 0.3% in the current year and by 2.1% in 2024
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