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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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Moscow to consider any US requests over hacker attack on world’s largest meat supplier
Earlier, the JBS company reported about a cyber attack on the computer networks of its North American and Australian branches that had happened on Sunday
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Putin: Russia is now fully self-sufficient in basic food products
The president mentioned the grain harvest in Russia, which for six consecutive years exceeds 100 million tonnes
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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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Lavrov lauds Russia-India-China format’s contribution to fostering multipolar world order
The top diplomat stressed that Russia, India, China are united by the repudiation of trade protectionism and politically motivated unilateral sanctions
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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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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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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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Russia supports Damascus request to deploy OPCW mission to Syria
A Russian diplomat says the OPCW has taken no steps to investigate the Khan Shaykhun incident
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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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Russian experts outline scenarios for Korean Peninsula
Experts believe the Korean crisis leads to a political confrontation between China and the United States
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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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Russia ready to respect Ethiopia’s interests in military-technical cooperation — Lavrov
According to the foreign minister, Russia and Ethiopia have good prospects and traditions of cooperation in such areas as public health, culture, and education
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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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Batty EU leaders keep hyping up narrative about possible war with Russia — Medvedev
France and Poland have even begun preparations for joint nuclear exercises, Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council noted
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NATO’s military build-up forces neutral states to hide US intrusion into their airspace
“The escalation of military activities by NATO leads to absurd situations like unexpected ‘friendly’ intrusion into the airspace of Sweden,” the ministry says
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Satellites for Russian defense ministry launched from Plesetsk
The launch proceeded normally
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Russia reacts to ex-Yukos shareholders’ attempt to reinstate Hague Tribunal’s $50bn ruling
The arbitration tribunal had no competence to examine claims filed by Yukos, Head of the International Legal Protection Center Andrei Kondakov said
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Oil, gold show mixed dynamics
Brent prices gained 2.58% to $101.02 per barrel
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Russia for dialogue with the West but will not be obtrusive — ambassador to Germany
Sergey Nechayev stressed that Western Europe's course toward militarization was completely counterproductive
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Moscow opens registration for inoculation against coronavirus
In all, 70 vaccination stations were opened in the city
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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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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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No one consulted Kremlin on nominating Tokayev UN secretary-general
Public hearings of candidates for the position of the UN secretary-general, where they will present their programs, will begin on April 21
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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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Bank of Russia sets dollar rate at 79.67 rubles for September 2
The official yuan rate was set at 11.26 rubles
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Numbers of US military in Europe suggest Washington’s bid to control EU — diplomat
"These amounts of arms, hardware, the strength of the military contingent... I don’t think this is indicative of cooperation," Maria Zakharova said
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Upper stage with Elektro-L satellite separates from Proton rocket’s third stage
The launch of the satellite into orbit will continue for several hours with the upper stage DM-03
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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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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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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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ASI, Chinese corporation agree to create joint educational, technological projects
The parties plan to develop joint standards for professional education and develop edtech projects within the framework of the Russian-Chinese alliance in the sphere of industry and education
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Russian forces improving positions in Oktyabrsk area — defense minister
"The soldiers exemplify valor and courage while performing their combat duties," Andrey Belousov said
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Russia tells Geneva convention to save 'fruitless talk' for Brussels
Director of the Russian Foreign Ministry’s Department of International Organizations Kirill Logvinov said all delegations at the UNECE Regional Forum on Sustainable Development have the right to use their three-minute speech time as they see fit
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Russian coal exports to remain at 200 mln tons in 2026 — expert
The Asian coal market is currently experiencing a local reduction in output in China, as well as temporary supply disruptions in Australia due to flooding and plans to restrict production in Indonesia
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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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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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Russia to present data on Ukrainian shelling of Lugansk at UNSC meeting — envoy
"At the moment, this is one of the most eloquent proofs of the criminal actions of the United States and their Ukrainian accomplices," Rodion Miroshnik stressed
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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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Volodin obvious candidate for position of Speaker in State Duma — source
With 100% of the votes counted he has a 72.11% majority in his constituency
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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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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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Foreign Ministry: EU showed weakness again by extending anti-Russian sanctions
The EU leaders agreed on Thursday to extend the anti-Russian economic sanctions until July 31, 2017
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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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Rusagro posts 30% rise in 1H revenue to $1.6 bln
In 2Q 2024 crude vegetable oil production reached 289,000 tonnes, which is 107% higher than in the same quarter of the previous year
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Kremlin disagrees with US accusations of Russia's violating WTO rules
According to the US trade representative report, Russia implements an industrial policy seemingly driven by the guiding principles of import substitution and forced localization
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Lavrov calls it 'success' if Iran, US reach agreements similar to those of 2015
According to the Russian foreign minister, Moscow understands Iran's position that it has already been a victim of false promises, including the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action approved by the UN Security Council in 2015
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Russian nuclear firm expects to attract investors to Akkuyu NPP project by end of 2017
"We plan that investors will enter the project by 49%," Rosatom's head of the department of debt financing and investments said
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Russia’s enemies 'probing vulnerabilities' ahead of parliamentary polls in 2026 — CEC
By attacking the CEC web resources Russia’s enemies are probing vulnerabilities to be targeted in 2026, Russian Central Election Commission Chairwoman Ella Pamfilova said
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Lavrov denies allegations that Syrian army is not fighting against terrorists
The Syrian army is an absolutely obvious, maybe even the only squad that is ready to perform this function, Russian Foreign Minister says
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Vladimir Putin criticises officials for situation in forestry sector
In the view of the president, corruption is rampant in the industry, there are many cases of illegal logging, as well as the inaction of law enforcement agencies on these issues
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Battling for the beret: Russian military take tough tests to join Special Forces
See how Russian military battle for the right to bear a maroon beret
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Yandex online payment service begins operations in USD
Yandex.Dengi is Russia’s major online payment service
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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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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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Egyptian banks to start accepting Russian Mir cards shortly — newspaper
Egyptian businessmen and hotel operators and owners approached the Central Bank of Egypt and requested to finalize procedures to accept the ruble as the trading currency
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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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Telegram founder announces Cocoon decentralized project
Cocoon is scheduled to be launched in November 2025
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Ukraine intensifies attacks on Kherson Region using drones made in Europe — governor
Vladimir Saldo said that Russian forces continued to target drone production sites in Ukraine
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US, EU unlikely to convince Turkey to abandon Russian oil — Politico
According to the publication, Turkey has so far shown no interest in cutting itself off from a source of cheap energy
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First Bal coastal defense missile system arrives for Russia’s Caspian Flotilla
The system’s teams can fire missiles in salvoes or make sole launches at the designated time
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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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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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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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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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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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Russian air defenses down 62 Ukrainian drones, 14 HIMARS rockets, three Hammer bombs
Battlegroup South took up better forward edge positions, causing Ukrainian forces to sustain roughly 660 casualties, report said
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Russia’s law enforcers manage to reduce number of racism-fueled crimes
Racism and xenophobia-fueled crimes in 2015 dropped by half against 2014
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Lavrov urges to focus on wiping out remaining hotbeds of terrorism in Syria
Russia's top diplomat hopes that intra-Syrian dialogue will help the Syrian people join efforts and wipe out the terrorist threat in the country for good
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Russia and China sign memorandum of understanding between countries’ tax authorities
The Federal Tax Service’s head expressed gratitude to the Chinese side for their effective cooperation and noted the importance of deepening professional dialogue
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Proton-M carrier rocket with US satellite successfully launched from Baikonur spaceport
The launch was initially scheduled for the morning of June 8 but it was postponed to a reserve date for technical reasons - one of the rocket’s connectors turned out to be faulty
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Putin notes importance of quick delivery of products, building materials to new regions
The reliable protection of borders in the near vicinity of the combat zone is a separate and very important task, Russian President said
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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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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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Kazakhstan imports about 500,000 tons of jet fuel annually from Russia — Energy Ministry
Full coverage of the jet fuel deficit is planned by 2032, Kazakhstan’s Vice Energy Minister Kairkhan Tutkysbayev said
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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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Press review: Trump’s trade war may spark recession as Europe backs 'Russia conflict' idea
Top stories from the Russian press on Wednesday, April 9th
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Russia seeks to help restore unity in Libya — foreign minister
Sergey Lavrov recalled recent contacts with Libyan Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibeh on the sidelines of the Antalya Diplomatic Forum
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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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Press review: Pakistan advances US-Iran ceasefire as Russia joins Hormuz talks
Top stories from the Russian press on Thursday, April 16th
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Baltic Fleet ships set out to sea to carry out tasks as part of Zapad 2025 exercise
According to the official statement, "in accordance with the exercise plan, combat ships operating within tactical groups will practice their designated tasks - encompassing anti-submarine warfare, air defense, and mine countermeasures"
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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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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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Russia’s Battlegroup East thwarts advance of Ukrainian armored group south of Donetsk
According Battlegroup Spokesman, over 24 hours, attempts by the adversary to bolster the frontline and rotate troops have been thwarted in the vicinity of Staromayorskoye, Rovnopol, Lugovskoye and Zagornoye
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Russia to resolve security issues on its own — diplomat
In particular, Vladimir Yermakov said that the security issues will be resolved by implementing the tasks on the denazification and demilitarization of Ukraine set forth by Russian President Vladimir Putin, as well as on preventing its absorption by the "hostile NATO bloc"
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No point for Russia to maintain previous diplomatic presence in the West, Lavrov says
The Russian foreign minister recalled that many Russian diplomats, due to the Russophobic policy of the West, stopped their business trips abroad ahead of schedule
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TransContainer posts over 11% rise in 2023 net profit under IFRS to $219 mln
TransContainer is a Russian intermodal container operator, which is wholly owned by the Delo group of companies
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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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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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Hainan forms 17 sub-funds with $1.87 billion in assets
Registration of seven sub-funds has already been completed
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Russia’s Soyuz 2.1b rocket carrying remote sensing satellite takes off from Baikonur
According to Roscosmos, the satellite will enter its intended orbit nine and a half minutes after the takeoff
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Rostec creates Serp counter-UAV EW
Serp EW has been installed on many defense enterprises and "properly defends them against drone raids," CEO Sergey Chemezov said
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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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Iran ready to revive Nabucco project, supply gas to Europe
As Europe intends to diversify energy resources routes, Iran with its major gas fields could supply gas to Europe via Nabucco
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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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Air defense forces shot down five air targets over sea, in Sevastopol
No one was injured
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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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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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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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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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