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Navigation system back on line after satellite fault repair
Repairs have reduced a fault severing links between the 24 satellites needed to power the worldwide navigation signal
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Russia, China believe that Golden Dome program is destabilizing
It envisages the creation of an unconstrained, global and multi-tier missile defense system providing protection against any missile threats, including all types of missiles of adversaries equal or similar in strength
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Arab nations do not support tolling for Hormuz — Rubio
According to US Secretary of State, Oman also opposed the idea
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Ukrainian army loses first BRAWLR anti-aircraft missile system in special op zone
Russian servicemen of the Battlegroup North destroyed the system
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No use talking to ‘vassal’ Ukraine, racism, Western piracy: Medvedev comments
According to the Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council, Western elites retain the ideas of racial and national superiority
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Commercial vessel attacked off Oman’s coast — UKMTO
Master has reported no casualties and no environmental impact
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Iran does not guarantee safety to ships in Strait of Hormuz outside established routes
Tehran added that the ship’s owners, captains and operators will bear responsibility for possible consequences
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Israeli army to remain in Lebanon, Syria, Gaza 'without any time limit' — defense minister
Israel will not compromise on its supreme security interest, Israel Katz said
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Russia to expand energy technologies export to BRICS countries
Russia views the BRICS energy platform as a priority mechanism of cooperation and supports toe hydrogen value chain research initiated by India, Sergey Tsivilyov noted
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IN BRIEF: 'Discrimination against Russians', 'apple of shame' in VK removal from App Store
All VK apps previously installed on Apple smartphones and other devices will continue to function, according to the company
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Criminal Code amendments, over 10,000 criminal cases against Ukraine, mercenaries
As a result of Ukrainian punitive operations, almost 5,000 people were killed
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At least 18 drones flying toward Moscow destroyed on Thursday night — mayor
First responders are working at the site where the debris fell
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Investments in Iran to depend on implementation of memorandum with US — GCC
The Ministers emphasized that any trade and investment with Iran is conditional and reversible
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Dagestan teenager arrested with regard to case of preparing murders of schoolchildren
The minor's involvement in organizing at least 15 terrorist crimes in 10 Russian regions has been confirmed
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EDB’s geographical reach to be expanded to 11 states including Persian Gulf countries
It is important to develop economic ties with neighboring countries of Kazakhstan, Russia, Belarus, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Armenia, EDB Board Chairman Nikolay Podguzov said
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West left Russia no option but special military operation — Italian expert
Sandro Teti expressed regret that the security proposals that Russia put forward in 2021 were disregarded by the West
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Overnight drone attacks on Russia cause casualties in Crimea, spark fire at oil depot
Ukrainian drone strikes on Crimea killed two people, including a child
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Australia reach World Cup knockout stage, as US close out group play with loss to Turkey
The US goals were scored by Auston Trusty in the 3rd minute and Sebastian Berhalter in the 49th minute
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US seeks $672 million for removal of Iranian uranium, nuclear inspections — TV
According to sources cited by Fox News, the amount is part of a broader $80 billion supplemental funding request
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Syria may soon lease out Tartus seaport to Russia for 49 years - Russian deputy PM
Russian Deputy Prime Minister Yuri Borisov said that the decision to lease out the Syrian port to Russia had been taken at a session of the intergovernmental commission
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Belarus to stand by Russia in any situation — president
As Alexander Lukashenko emphasized, there is no other way
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Russia to promptly consider any Venezuelan request for assistance — Kremlin
Dmitry Peskov noted that based on the available information, the number of victims is likely much higher than the figures currently reported by the media
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International Maritime Organization suspends evacuation of sailors from Strait of Hormuz
The organization’s Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez said he had been informed about Thursday’s attack on a vessel in the Gulf of Oman that passed through the Strait of Hormuz
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France captures alleged Russian shadow tanker off Sicily as UK plans to sell seized oil
The French Navy is now escorting the tanker to an anchorage for additional inspections
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Putin discusses domestic security, relations with neighbors with Security Council
The speakers at the meeting were FSB Director Alexander Bortnikov and Interior Minister Vladimir Kolokoltsev
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Perpetrators of attack on bus carrying kids identified, wanted — Investigative Committee
The perpetrators will be arrested in absentia soon
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Russian interceptor FPV drones destroy Ukrainian heavy-payload UAVs in ramming attack
The Ukrainian R-18 UAVs were uncovered by radar teams within the Battlegroup West area of responsibility
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Kaliningrad can defend itself amid NATO military buildup near its borders — lawmaker
Russian lawmaker Andrey Kolesnik emphasized that several squadrons of fighter aircraft and strategic bombers have already been deployed near Russia’s borders
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Putin says friendship with his real German friends endures
The President noted that even before the events of 2022, when foreign automakers left the Russian market, the Russian auto industry’s main partners were well-known German companies
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Russia advises West to apply term 'annexation' to Romania trying to absorb Moldova
Maria Zakharova said that Bucharest has long been hatching plans related to the absorption of Moldova, even as there is no unanimity on this issue in the Romanian government
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Russia now in state of legal war with West — Foreign Ministry
According to Gennady Kuzmin, this also concerns legal initiatives within international organizations "aimed at isolating countries of the multipolar world, including Russia"
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Russia hopes US shares biolabs findings with public — diplomat
Russia also hopes that these statements will be followed by concrete steps, and, in particular, that a conclusion will be drawn that such situations are unacceptable, Maria Zakharova said
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Kremlin briefing covers removal of Russian apps from App Store, US mediation on Ukraine
Russia highly appreciates and is grateful for US mediation efforts aimed at resolving the conflict in Ukraine, Dmitry Peskov said
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Russian authorities to contact Apple before responding to removal of apps — Kremlin
Dmitry Peskov stated that clarifications will be required from the corporation
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Venezuela hit by strongest earthquake in 126 years — NYT
The disaster in Caracas 126 years ago killed 21 people and injured 50
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US Southern Command directs transport aircraft, warships to Venezuela relief effort
These forces will provide mobility services and "support to US government personnel, search and rescue teams, the US Southern Command said
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Rostec begins assembly of first serial-production PD-8 engines for SJ-100
Their delivery to the UAC aircraft plant and installation on the Superjet are scheduled for the near future
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Russia warns US of risks posed by arms transfers to Ukraine — MFA
Moscow has repeatedly emphasized that supplying military equipment to the Kiev regime could have unforeseen consequences for stability both regionally and globally, Maria Zakharova stated
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Russia insists on prompt return of its property seized in US — MFA
The State Department has not responded to the issue so far, Maria Zakharova said
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Lebanon, Israel may sign memorandum of intent in security — TV
According to the TV channel, as a gesture of good will, Israel will withdraw its troops from an area in southern Lebanon that has been under occupation
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Russian troops strike Ukrainian long-range UAV launch sites over past day — top brass
Russia’s Battlegroup South inflicted more than 210 casualties on Ukrainian troops and destroyed two enemy armored combat vehicles in its area of responsibility over the past day, the Defense Ministry reported
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Slovak PM Fico sees 'no interest' in ending Ukraine war at Gdansk conference
It’s a shame that quite a large number of prime ministers and countries in the European Union support the war, Robert Fico said
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Russian forces notice Polish mercenaries, females in Ukrainian assault squads — officer
While the deputy commander of the 1st Battalion of the 1194th Regiment of the Southern Group of Forces, known by the call sign Yusa, has not personally engaged with the female assault troops, he remarked that their level of professionalism is evident
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Russia initiates 10,000 cases against 2,500 Ukrainian leaders, mercenaries
The investigation of war crimes, genocide and the rehabilitation of Nazism is of particular historical and moral importance, adviser to the head of Russia’s Investigative Committee Alexander Fyodorov said
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Rosatom to hold international forum for nuclear youth in Obninsk
The forum will bring together more than 500 male and female youths from 70 countries as well as high-ranking delegations from 10 countries
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US builds naval presence in Asia-Pacific region to deter China — State Department
According to Assistant Secretary of the United States for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Michael DeSombre, two US Coast Guard patrol ships were sent to the Subic Bay military base in the Philippines
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Removing VK from App Store not to isolate Russian services — Foreign Ministry
No one should have any illusions that a significant part of the Western IT infrastructure is being used as an instrument of pressure, censorship and promotion of the political agenda of a dictatorial order, Maria Zakharova said
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US, Gulf countries reject possibility of tariffs in Strait of Hormuz
The Ministers also emphasized the importance of reopening the Strait of Hormuz
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IN BRIEF: SVR on difference between unfriendly and hostile, West underestimating Russia
Western countries have assessed the sanctions they imposed on Russia as "unable to achieve their intended goals"
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Macron bears personal responsibility for stalemate in French-Russian ties — diplomat
The French president and his political team have literally lost their grasp of reality if they allow themselves to make public remarks about 'preparing for a military confrontation' with Russia, Maria Zakharova said
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German authorities want to legislatively ban Nord Stream 2 pipeline sale
According to the report, an option of the sale of the Swiss-based operator of the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline is on the table now
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Kalashnikov to start selling the Karakurt drone to India
The drone was tested in the Special Military Operation area and received positive feedback, Maxim Karavaev, the business development director in India, added
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Russia calls Brussels' complaints ridiculous
Europe does not allow its media to relay Moscow's position, and then it blames Russia for everything, Maria Zakharova said
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VK removal from App Store, aid to Venezuela, EU speculation: MFA statements
The Europeans are trying to get into or "stick their face" into the negotiation process on Ukraine and dictate their terms
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Ukrainian attack on Voronezh on June 22 kills six people — governor
Alexander Gusev said the total number of casualties currently stands at 68
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EU leaders destroyed European security system with their own hands — diplomat
Dmitry Polyansky urged to move towards creating a common continental security architecture, open for all Eurasian countries and reflecting the current multipolarity
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Parameters of potential agreement with Ukraine outlined by Moscow — Ukraine’s ex-PM
Nikolay Azarov added that now the ball is in the West’s court
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Russian marathon runner Klimov sets new world record in Backyard Ultra men’s event
Dmitry Klimov managed to run 124 laps covering a total distance of 831.5 kilometers kilometers in more than five days
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Iran requests FIFA to scrap LGBT event ahead of its 2026 World Cup match against Egypt
FIFA has been informed of this shared position by both countries and is expected to take the necessary steps to ensure that no related ceremonies or promotional activities take place within the stadium or as part of the official match environment
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Streams and Telegram channels replace radio in ideological war — Justice Ministry
Deputy Justice Minister Oleg Sviridenko noted that a large-scale information campaign is being waged against Russian society
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No one knows how many billions of aid end up in Zelensky’s luxurious lifestyle — German MP
The German government is pursuing a policy that has done nothing to bring peace in Ukraine closer, Stefan Keuter said
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Cote d’Ivoire survives World Cup group stage for first time
The Ivorians finished second in their group
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Ukrainian POW demands 'just punishment' for Ukraine army commanders, Zelensky
According to Sergey Rykov, the policy course being pursued by the Ukrainian leadership is pushing the country’s population to the brink of extinction
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Medvedev outlines options for regime change in Kiev
The Russian Security Council deputy chairman emphasized that legitimate government institutions were crucial
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Israeli attacks kill 4,230 civilians in Lebanon since March 2 — health ministry
The number of wounded has reached 12,179
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Lavrov would like to see Russia out of 'half-dead' OSCE, but it's up to Putin to decide
The Russian foreign minister explained that Moscow would not feel "any discomfort" leaving the organization on its own
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Press review: Rutte visits Washington to ease NATO tensions and Trump blocked on Iran war
Top stories from the Russian press on Thursday, June 25th
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IDF helicopter carrying Israeli president makes emergency landing after bird strike
The affected helicopter was transferred to Israeli Air Force technical personnel for maintenance in order to return it to operational service as soon as possible
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Russian aircraft surpass foreign peers — Putin
According to the Russian leader, the new airplanes, MC-21, SSJ-100 and Il-114 "have a very good level"
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Russian artillery wipes out Ukrainian UAV control posts in Kharkov Region
The Russian Defense Ministry reported that Giatsint-S crews delivered strikes by 152mm high-explosive fragmentation shells from sheltered positions
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Iraq considering withdrawing from OPEC — agency
According to the report, he idea of withdrawing from OPEC is part of Iraq’s broader plan to boost oil exports and offset losses incurred due to the conflict between the US and Iran
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London seeks dubious political points by giving uranium to Kiev — Russian Foreign Ministry
Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova noted that Moscow is not aware of Ukraine's industrial capacity for independent production of nuclear fuel
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Ten Ukrainian attacks on localities in DPR registered over past day
Two house buildings and two civilian infrastructure facilities were damaged
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Meeting with Zelensky's representatives, call to talk: Lukashenko's statements
Ukraine needs to negotiate, not just "posture," the Belarusian president said
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Moscow to hear case against UK's Wallace over public promotion of terrorism
The court did not specify the date of the preliminary hearings
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Red Wings continues flights to Israel on schedule
Tel Aviv remains one of the carrier's most popular international destinations, the airline informed
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European Fencing Federation reinstates Russia, Belarus — sports minister
"The corresponding decision was made by the EFC Executive Committee on June 24," Mikhail Degtyarev said
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Investigation launched into von der Leyen over secret chat with Zelensky — newspaper
European Ombudsman Teresa Anjinho is examining whether the EC violated transparency rules by refusing to grant the Dutch organization Follow the Money access to the correspondence
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Russia’s modernized Yak-130M combat trainer aircraft makes debut flight at 600 km/h speed
Rostec reported that flight plan was implemented in full and there are no issues with the aircraft
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Russian ministry calls removal of VK from App Store politically motivated decision
The removal of Russian apps from the App Store is an act of unfair competition aimed at protecting the interests of foreign platforms that are being displaced by Russian applications, the ministry noted
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Russia says ready to approve final US-Iran agreement in UN Security Council
Reaching a final agreement between the United States and Iran is stipulated in paragraph 3 of the memorandum of understanding, Maria Zakharova said
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FIFA clears Russian teams for U-15 World Cups
The 2026 FIFA U-15 World Cup will be hosted by Azerbaijan, taking place from October 22-31, 2026
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Netherlands, Japan, Sweden make it to knockout rounds at World Cup
The Dutch team defeated Tunisia 3-1 in the final Group F match
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Russian forces penetrate 15 km into Ukraine’s defenses in Sumy Region — expert
Andrey Marochko explained that this became possible after taking control of the settlement of Ivolzhanskoye
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Zelensky's ultimatums for Minsk highlight his terrorist nature — Russian Foreign Ministry
On June 19, Vladimir Zelensky said he was ready to give the order to attack "the retransmission stations on towers"
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Former Polish PM acknowledges Kiev's extermination of Donbass residents after 2014 coup
Leszek Miller noted that it is difficult to say today how many people actually died on the Ukrainian and Russian sides
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Rostec completes testing of state-of-the-art power unit for fuel, energy facilities
The unit is designed to provide autonomous power supply for oil and gas fields and can also serve as an emergency power source
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Russia’s Battlegroup South thwarts Ukraine’s attempt to rotate troops in Konstantinovka
FPV drone operators destroyed enemy vehicles along with the personnel
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At least 250 buildings damaged by earthquake in Venezuela
The death toll from the earthquake is approaching 200 people and more than 1,000 people were injured
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Arab countries seek compensation for Iran strikes — Rubio
Washington is going to discuss it with Tehran during further negotiations, US Secretary of State told
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US, Arab states did not discuss creation of investment fund for Iran — Rubio
US Secretary of State also denied that any assets frozen in Qatar have already been transferred to Iran
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Russian military to raise US drone from seabed if required for security reasons — Kremlin
It is noted that the drone went into an uncontrolled flight as a result of an abrupt maneuver, lost its altitude and crashed into the water
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Romanian ambassador summoned to Russian Foreign Ministry
Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said that Cristian Istrate will be informed of retaliatory measures for the closure of the Consulate General in Constanta
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Private screening of documentary about Starobelsk college attack held in Moroccan capital
The documentary made by Olga Kiryi, Alexey Balakirev, and Ilya Andilevko, tells about the deadly attack on the night into May 22, when the college building was attacked
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Massive Ukrainian drone attack on Russia’s Tula Region leaves woman injured — governor
Damage to a power transmission line and an industrial plant in Novomoskovsk was registered
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Russia’s Medvedev warns Europe could face 'catastrophic damage' from Oreshnik missile
The Russian Security Council deputy chairman also commented on Vladimir Zelensky’s "resilience plan"
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Over $7.4 bln of unpaid taxes return to Russia’s income within 15 years
Advisor to the Head of the Russian Investigative Committee Alexander Fedorov said that 31,000 cases of tax crimes have been completed
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Georgia became inconvenient for 'friends' after rejecting Ukrainian scenario — official
According to Kakha Kaladze, the country faced unprecedented pressure because of this
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Medvedev calls for lawfully curbing Western military bases in other countries
The Russian politician noted that these deployments had become a significant factor undermining the collective security system and eroding the sovereignty of states
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Rubio believes no final agreements reached in Anchorage
According to the US state secretary, there was "a proposal" in Alaska
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Ecuador advances to knockout rounds at World Cup, beating Germany 2-1
Team Ecuador will now stay in the top eight of third-place teams at the FIFA World Cup
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Authorities seize Dagestan teen’s correspondence with accomplices from Russia, US, Europe
During interrogation, the minor confirmed his involvement in promoting the "Columbine" movement and preparing an attack on a Domodedovo school
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