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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.
Military operation in Ukraine
Three ligers, tiger injured in Ukrainian strike on predator rehabilitation center
One of the tigers suffered no visible injuries
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Split in Islamic world and revival of Nazism in Europe: Lavrov’s statements
The Russian foreign minister said that the Nazi ideology and practices are being revived in Germany and other countries that joined "Hitler’s hordes"
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Radev's victory in Bulgarian polls speaks to society's fatigue from Russophobia — MP
Head of the State Duma’s committee on international affairs Leonid Slutsky also said that the fragmentation of "sovereigntists" was a response to the "aggressively militaristic appetites of the EU leadership, which is deliberately pushing the Europeans into a military confrontation with Russia"
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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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US won’t 'stand up' for Europe in case of hypothetical conflict with Russia — Medvedev
The Russian Security Council deputy chairman questioned the effectiveness of NATO Article 5
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Brazil, Germany move to boost military cooperation
The countries have already adopted "a declaration of intent on defense technology cooperation"
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US leader may personally attend signing of agreement with Iran — news agency
According to the report, Donald Trump may be present at the conclusion of the agreement, either in person or virtually
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Blame for possible Artic escalation will lie with those rejecting talks — Russian envoy
Russia views the Arctic as a region of peace, stability, and sustainable development, Russian Ambassador to Canada Oleg Stepanov emphasized
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Transfer of uranium within AUKUS partnership violates NPT — Chinese Foreign Ministry
The ministry strongly protested against the AUKUS actions, as well as against similar cooperation between Washington and Seoul, calling them a direct threat to regional stability
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Russia, China ties key driver of Eurasian development — ambassador
Igor Morgulov noted the countries’ aspiration to strengthen cooperation in the interests of common security, development and prosperity
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Russia expects resumption of diplomatic efforts on Iran — foreign minister
The top Russian diplomat confirmed that Moscow is ready to facilitate the normalization of relations between the Arab monarchies of the Gulf and Iran
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Russian special envoy calls Starmer’s resignation best scenario for UK
Kirill Dmitriev was referring to leaked drafts of the British prime minister's speeches, which included different apology options over a scandal involving former UK Ambassador to the US Peter Mandelson
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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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FACTBOX: Candidates for UN Secretary-General for 2027-2031
The election of a new Secretary-General is scheduled for July 2026
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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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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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Iran calls on US to release seized Iranian vessel, its crew — Foreign Ministry
Iran warns of the serious consequences of this illegal and criminal act by the US
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Russia unveils newest Rus-PE munition in Asia-Pacific region
The munition have been successfully tested in the Russian special military operation zone in Ukraine
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Civilian fuel supplies to European airports via NATO pipeline reduced — Bloomberg
The increased use of the pipeline comes at a time when European airlines and airports are already facing serious fuel supply challenges due to the conflict with Iran
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Trump denies Israel pushed him into war with Iran
The US president said that "Iran can have a great and prosperous future"
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Trump says US to ensure Iran has no nuclear weapons soon
The US leader says this is going to happen "very quickly"
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Western-Ukrainian military bloc already exists de facto — Kherson Region lawmaker
According to Yury Barbashov, the support of Kiev with money, weapons, and equipment from Europe, as well as the full transformation "into the military rear of the Ukrainian front," testify to the bloc's long-standing existence
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UN says attacks on civilian ships are inadmissible under international law
The Volgo-Balt-138 dry cargo vessel loaded with wheat sank in the Azov Sea on April 3 after a Ukrainian drone attack
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EU aid to Ukraine frozen — Borrell
The ex-chief of EU diplomacy said the situation is similar with the approval of new sanctions against Russia
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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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Iran refuses to hold talks amid ongoing threats — parliament speaker
Bagher Ghalibaf says that Tehran "is ready to demonstrate a new balance of power on the battlefield"
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Trump says ready to meet with Iran's leadership
Iran must abandon any pursuit of nuclear weapons, the US President noted
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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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NATO no longer hides its doubts about US security guarantees — Russian envoy
Denis Gonchar highlighted that the situation in the Middle East had clearly not added to European optimism
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FACTBOX: Nearly 100 drones target Russia at night
A massive drone attack was repelled in Taganrog and 11 districts of the Rostov Region, with more than 40 drones shot down
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Uzbek President Mirziyoyev receives Russian First Deputy PM Manturov
Denis Manturov noted the broad agenda of the talks
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Photos and videos from Bucha staged by Kiev regime for Western media — defense ministry
"The photos and videos from Bucha are fakes staged by the Kiev regime for the Western media," it stressed
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Trump declines to open Strait of Hormuz until deal with Iran signed
According to Bloomberg, oil prices have risen because the US has upheld its blockade of the strait while the Navy has seized an Iranian-flagged vessel
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US, Cuba discuss island’s economic reforms — NewsNation journalist
US representatives also proposed allowing the Starlink satellite communications system to operate on the island
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Russia's artillery production twice that of all EU countries combined — EC
European Commissioner for Defense Andrius Kubilius described the numbers as "a big challenge"
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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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Thailand reduces visa-free travel to 30 days to combat crime
As data collected by the government's visa policy committee shows, approximately 90% of visitors to Thailand stay in the kingdom for up to 30 days
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Kalashnikov Group dispatches batch of RDG-U smoke grenades to state customer
The grenade provides short-term concealment from high-precision weapons’ infrared detection through the formation of higher-temperature zones from high-windage flat pyroelements that settle down slowly
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Sverdlovsk court sentences woman with dual Russian, US citizenship to 12 years in prison
During the trial, Ksenia Karelina pleaded guilty in full to fundraising for the Ukrainian armed forces
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Kiev steps up number of troops along border with Belarus, builds defenses — expert
Ukrainian servicemen are present in the Chernigov and Zhitomir Regions
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Russia ready to facilitate agreements between Iran, Gulf countries — MFA
The Russian Foreign Ministry also added that the Iranian side "confirmed its readiness to do everything in its power to ensure the unimpeded passage of Russian ships and cargo" through the Strait of Hormuz
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Brazil, Germany call for diplomacy solution to Ukraine problem
The parties welcomed efforts to achieve a comprehensive, just and lasting negotiated peace settlement
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Eleven-year-old Russia's Shogdzhiev wins under-18 world blitz chess tourney
In total, Russian chess players won seven gold, three silver, and five bronze medals at the World Youth Blitz Championship
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Aggression against Iran threatens nuclear nonproliferation ideals — Russian MFA
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov said the strikes on Iran were carried out primarily in the interests of Israel, a state that has historically ignored the NPT
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Russian foreign minister to meet with Libyan counterpart in Moscow
The officials will likely focus on discussing the future development of bilateral cooperation
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Russian troops strike Ukrainian military-industrial sites over past day — top brass
Russia’s Battlegroup Center inflicted more than 315 casualties on Ukrainian troops and destroyed six enemy armored combat vehicles in its area of responsibility over the past day, the Defense Ministry reported
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Press review: US risks Iran ceasefire and Kiev uses Druzhba issue to blackmail Hungary
Top stories from the Russian press on Tuesday, April 21st
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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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Russian stock market closes higher as major indices gain
The yuan fell by 11 kopecks to 10.99 rubles
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Greenland crisis becomes watershed moment for relations deterioration in NATO — ambassador
Denis Gonchar noted that the situation had worsened following the beginning of the US and Israel’s war against Iran
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Cuban foreign ministry confirms recent meeting between Cuban, US delegations
The top priority of the Cuban delegation was lifting the energy embargo against the country, Alejandro Garcia del Toro, deputy director general in charge of U.S. affairs at the Cuban Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said
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More than 40 ships cross Strait of Hormuz over past weekend — TASS calculations
The previous record was 16 crossings on April 14
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Kiev loses nearly 7,300 troops, mercenaries in special op zone over week — expert
Russia’s battlegroup Center inflicted the greatest losses on Ukrainian troops along the western border of the Donetsk People’s Republic and in the Dnepropetrovsk Region
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Malaysian pilots praise Russia’s Su-30MKM fighter jets — Russian ambassador
Nail Latypov noted that military-technical cooperation was one of the important areas of interaction between Russian and Malaysia
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Russia’s newest Su-57E fighter jet unveiled in Malaysia exhibition
The fighter jet is on display as part of the joint Russian exhibit of the arms exporting company Rosoboronexport
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Japan approves easing of arms export rules — government
Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara says the amendments include lethal weapons
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Powerful earthquake in Japan leaves six injured — authorities
Two people were seriously hurt
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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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French politician outraged as France faces losses yet plans €17 bln for Ukraine
French citizens are facing significant losses, Florian Philippot, leader of the French political party Les Patriotes, noted
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Dmitriev comments sarcastically about Zelensky's 'rejection' of US
According to historian Phillips O'Brien, who contributed to The Atlantic, Zelensky lost faith in the United States
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Trump’s inconsistent rhetoric damages negotiations with Iran — TV
The Washington administration officials pointed to "the Iranians’ deep mistrust of the US"
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Iran to respond to any ceasefire violations by US — commander
The Iranian Armed Forces will give an appropriate response, Ali Abdollahi said
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Roscosmos to extend flight duration of Soyuz manned spacecraft to 7-9 months next year
Next year, Roscosmos and NASA are set to sign the third supplement to the agreement on seat swap flights to the International Space Station
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Russian wounded in shooting at Teotihuacan pyramids in Mexico — authorities
Mexico's Security Secretary Cristobal Castaneda said that forensic experts were working at the scene. He reported four wounded
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War with Iran accelerates US rift with other countries around world — newspaper
According to the report, world leaders are forced to address issues such as fuel shortages and restrictions on the use of transport, thus dealing with the aftermath of a war they did not want
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Ukrainian forces launch over 130 drones at Russia’s Belgorod Region over past 24 hours
In Zamostye, a woman received a barotrauma from an FPV drone strike
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Russia introduces export ban on ammonium nitrate for two months — government
This is a temporary measure, First Deputy Prime Minister Andrey Belousov explained
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Magyar calls on Zelensky to stop blackmail, resume Druzhba oil flows to Hungary
The Tisza Party leader also expressed hope that Russia would continue supplying crude oil through this pipeline
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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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Europe pursues militarization, Kremlin says, commenting on potential drills
According to Dmitry Peskov, this is not something that contributes to stability and predictability on the European continent
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Plane from St. Petersburg arrives in Istanbul after landing in Bucharest — dispatchers
The aircraft stayed in the Romanian capital for about three hours
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NATO intends to always remain nuclear bloc committed to NPT Treaty — statement
NATO "underlines its strong commitment to the full implementation of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons," which it calls "an essential cornerstone of the global non-proliferation and disarmament architecture"
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Number of injured in shooting at Mexican ancient pyramids rises to 13
According to official information, the injured include tourists from Colombia, Canada, Russia, Brazil, and the United States
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Seven EU nations call for European sanctions against Israel
The EU Council has been returning to the topic of EU economic sanctions against Israel regularly over the past two years
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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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US faces crisis over need to deter Russia, China simultaneously — Pentagon
Robert Kadlec also said that "a new and more dangerous era" had begun
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EU envoys aim to unlock 90 bln euro for Kiev on April 22 — AFP
A meeting of EU foreign ministers will take place in Luxembourg, where the issue will also be discussed
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US forces commander lodges protest with Seoul over North Korea-related leak
South Korean Minister of Unification Chung Dong-young insists his statement was based on open sources from US think tanks
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Conductor Stadler dies on board plane that urgently landed in Romania
Governor of St. Petersburg Alexander Beglov expressed his condolences over the death of the artist
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US intelligence warns Trump of threat from Pakistani military chief — TV
The intelligence agencies said that Field Marshal Asim Munir is "playing a double game" in efforts to resolve the situation in the Middle East
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Russia to deliver 27 tons of humanitarian aid to Lebanon
The Emergencies Ministry will send mobile power plants, food, tents, blankets, mattresses, and pillows
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Iran’s engagement in talks with US to depend on whether its conditions are met — agency
According to Tasnim, Tehran sees no point in negotiations until fundamental obstacles toward an acceptable agreement are removed
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Planned space station to have military tilt if anti-Russian sentiment persists - Roscosmos
That means, Rogozin explained, that only Russian cosmonauts will be stationed at the space outpost to serve the equipment
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IN BRIEF: What is known about thwarted terrorist attack in Pyatigorsk
The attack was timed for the morning hours, aiming to inflict significant casualties among law enforcement personnel
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Trump says time is not his adversary in situation with Iran
The US president dismissed the statements that he is under "pressure" as fake news
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Iran crisis to dominate world politics for months, if not years to come — Politico
Governments across Europe, Asia, and Africa are preparing for a sustained energy shock, likely jet fuel shortages, food scarcity, and spiralling inflation, the newspaper reported
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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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Oil flows via Druzhba to resume on April 21 — Hungarian minister
Janos Boka says that after the announcement of supply restart, the Druzhba operator will contact MOL Group, which receives Russian oil for its refineries
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Russia records over 6,500 violations of Easter ceasefire by Ukraine — diplomat
Vasily Nebenzya says the Ukrainian army shelled civilian facilities as well, causing casualties
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Trump says extracting enriched uranium in Iran to be lengthy process
The US leader says the strikes carried out in June 2025 ensured "a complete and total obliteration" of Iranian nuclear sites
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Both Iranian, US delegations to arrive in Pakistan for talks on Tuesday — TV
According to the broadcaster, the meeting will take place within a predetermined timeframe
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Trump says ready to resume military action against Iran
The US president admitted that he cannot say for sure whether Iran will send a delegation to the Pakistani capital
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Iranian delegation yet to depart for Pakistan for talks with US — TV
According to Iran’s state broadcaster, media reports of the Iranian delegation's departure and arrival in Pakistan are untrue
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Rosatom ready to share non-energy expertise with Uzbekistan — CEO
According to Alexey Likhachev, non-energy areas primarily include nuclear medicine
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Russian Defense Ministry starts mass production of Tsirkon missiles - Shoigu
Russian Defense Ministry to continue production of Kinzhal missiles
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Trump confident Iran to continue participating in talks
The US leader also says "problems like they've never seen before" will arise if Iran does not participate in the dialogue
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Netanyahu says Israel eliminated Iranian threat of nuclear Holocaust
The Israeli prime minister made the remarks at a state memorial ceremony in Jerusalem marking Memorial Day for the Fallen in War and Victims of Terrorism
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Russian ambassador rejects Czech protest against Russian Defense Ministry’s publication
The Russian Defense Ministry's statement, the embassy noted, is a serious warning signal, as "the public in Western countries must be aware of the risks associated with supporting the aggressive Kiev regime"
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Europe has long been on 'war path' with Russia — envoy
Rodion Miroshnik noted that today Europe is "the most zealous, the most bloodthirsty opponent" of Russia
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IAEA chief says nuclear arms race is his ‘worst fear’
"A world with 20 nuclear weapon states or more would be extremely dangerous," Rafael Grossi said
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Hungary to review contracts for Paks II NPP construction project by Rosatom — Magyar
The Tisza Party leader considers the project important, but would like to understand "the terms and conditions for its financing, whether the loan can be restructured, and whether it can be refinanced on more favorable terms"
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