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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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FACTBOX: What we know about blast involving Rylsky District officials in Kursk Region
Four people sustained injuries
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Messi first to score 20 goals at World Cup
The Argentine consolidated his leadership in the list of the best scorers in the history of the tournament, breaking away from forward of the French national team Kylian Mbappe
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Russian Railways ready to develop grain transportation to Iran — CEO
The company also signed a trilateral protocol with Iran and Azerbaijan, according to which the parties will continue to strengthen the commercial attractiveness of the North-South ITC route
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Putin highlights need to continue massive strikes on Ukrainian defense industry sites
Vladimir Putin stressed that some EU leaders had welcomed Ukraine’s "innovative" use of drone technologies
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Mnogotochiye counter-drone cartridges supplied to Russian troops — Rostec
According to the state technology corporation, serial production is already underway
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London is deluded in its belief that proxy wars can go unpunished — Russian ambassador
Andrey Kelin highlighted the British government's promises to supply Kiev with hundreds of thousands of UAVs, as well as the initial testing of long-range missiles
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SCO's strength in combination of firm principles, flexible mechanisms — secretary general
The organization demonstrates in practice that on the basis of an equal dialogue it is possible to provide the necessary space for joint development, building trusting and good-neighborly relations, Nurlan Yermekbayev said
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Iranian president expresses gratitude to Medvedev for attending Khamenei farewell
Masoud Pezeshkian expressed appreciation to Dmitry Medvedev and his accompanying delegation for their participation, as well as for the condolences and support extended by the government and people of Russia to the people of Iran
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Russian Cabinet closes border crossings with Baltic States, Finland
The Russian Foreign Ministry was instructed to notify Riga, Tallinn and Helsinki about the decision made by Moscow and effective from July 1
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IN BRIEF: Konstantinovka as key to Kiev’s last stronghold in Donbass
Kiev lost about 13,500 troops in Konstantinovka in an attempt to show alleged successes
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Battlegroup South’s storm troopers complete Konstantinovka cleansing from Ukrainian army
Head of the group's press center Vadim Astafyev stated that the Ukrainian losses in the city amounted to up to 80 soldiers, a Puma armored personnel carrier, 20 vehicles, and a self-propelled artillery installation
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St. Petersburg comes under large-scale drone attack
Governor Alexander Beglov urged residents to remain indoors and avoid going outside until the drone threat ceases
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Russian forces gain foothold on outskirts of Bely Kolodez near Kharkov — expert
Earlier, the law enforcement agencies said that Ukraine was constantly transferring reserves from the rear areas of the Kharkov Region to hold the village of Bely Kolodez
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Trump has successes to show before elections in November — senator
Konstantin Kosachev pointed out that the unfavorable external environment for the White House would not necessarily be the only factor that would determine the outcome of the election campaign
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Russia strongly condemns brutal Ukrainian strike on Tokmak — diplomat
According to preliminary reports, five people were killed and 18 others suffered injuries, Maria Zakharova said
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Farewell ceremony for Ali Khamenei begins in Iran
Crowds of Iranians are heading along specially organized walking routes to the entrances to Mosalla
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Medvedev does not rule out creation of community of states subjected to illegal sanctions
Iranian Justice Minister Amin Hossein Rahimi put forward a corresponding initiative several years ago at the St. Petersburg Legal Forum, Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman noted
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Massive power outages in Cuba after accident at thermal power plant in Havana
The Felton-1 power unit has already been commissioned, it generates 50 MW and increases the load, the national energy company of Cuba said
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Putin congratulates Trump on 250th anniversary of US independence
Russia and the United States, as the world's two largest nuclear powers, bear a special responsibility for ensuring global security and stability, the Russian leader stated
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Russian military chief reports to Putin results of massive strike on Ukraine — Kremlin
Dmitry Peskov highlighted that the strikes had targeted only military or military-related facilities
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Russian troops liberate 11 communities in Ukraine operation over week — top brass
Russian troops delivered one massive and five combined strikes by precision weapons and UAVs on Ukrainian military-industrial enterprises, energy facilities and logistics centers over the week
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Trump in for difficult two years in case of Republican defeat in November — senator
Russian Federation Council Vice Speaker Konstantin Kosachev noted that Donald Trump "will do his best to find a way out of this situation"
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Medvedev speaks with Iranian president at Ali Khamenei funeral ceremony
After the Russian delegation, led by Dmitry Medvedev, paid tribute to Ali Khamenei, the deputy chairman approached Iranian officials gathered in the mourning hall
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Russia enters outskirts of Kharkov’s Kazachya Lopan and gaining foothold — expert
Earlier, Andrey Marochko said that Russian forces are actively fighting near Kazachya Lopan with less than one km left to the settlement
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Kremlin sees Germany's continued sponsoring of Ukraine as paradox
Dmitry Peskov commented on Germany’s move to bring charges of sabotaging the gas pipelines against a Ukrainian national
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Tehran offers Japanese companies to purchase Iranian oil — Kyodo
According to the news agency, Iran sees oil supplies to "a friendly country like Japan" to be a positive development and hopes for Japanese investment in the energy sector after reaching a final agreement with the United States
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More than 200 UAVs headed toward Moscow Region over past 24 hours — mayor
Air defenses neutralized most of them at long range, while 62 were destroyed as they approached the city
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Hungary greenlights another cluster in Ukraine's EU accession talks
The next accession cluster in Ukraine’s membership talks will open on July 14
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China to develop relations with Iran unwaveringly — deputy head of parliament
He Wei stressed that China is ready to work with the Iranian side to make efforts to ensure a stable and long-term development of the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries
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NATO summit pledges to tack on €10B to EU's €60B promised earlier to Kiev — AFP
The United States has previously stated that it does not plan to allocate funds for financing Ukraine
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FSB detains Ukraine's agent in Krasnodar Region over intelligence gathering
According to the agency, the resident of Anapa, born in 1980, established contact with an SBU representative on his own initiative and agreed to assist in sabotage and terrorist-related activities
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Fighters of Battlegroup North continue to push Ukraine away from Russian borders — Putin
The Russian leader pointed out that the creation of a security strip on the border is an important part of solving common tasks
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Kiev attempts to strike Russia with Flamingo missiles early on July 4
According to the army, Vladimir Zelensky attempted to divert the attention of Ukrainians and foreign sponsors from the Ukrainian armed forces' catastrophic failure in Konstantinovka by launching a failed drone attack on Russian territory
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Energy crisis not yet affecting food prices owing to reserves — FAO
The FAO Food Price Index lost 0.3% monthly in June 2026 and stood at 130.3 points
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Ombudswoman appeals to UN over new Ukrainian attacks on civilians in Russia
Yana Lantratova called for a response to new "barbaric attacks" by Ukrainian forces on civilians in the Lugansk People’s Republic
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Istanbul-Mineralnye Vody flight declares emergency after takeoff
The aircraft is currently heading back to Istanbul Airport at an altitude of about 3,000 meters
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EU seeks US-backed appointment of Bosnia high representative bypassing UN, Russia
According to Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Ambassador to Serbia Aleksandar Vranjes, the European Union seeks "at any cost to preserve the high representative with dictatorial powers," even if the post is illegal and not approved by the UN Security Council
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Ukraine loses 13,500 troops in Konstantinovka to show fake gains — General Staff
Russian army also destroyed 14 tanks, 283 armored fighting vehicles, 1,400 motor vehicles
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Europe’s daily LNG imports down to 20-month low
On July 2, daily LNG imports dropped to their lowest level since November 2024, totaling just 261 mln cubic meters
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US will never be communist country — Trump
According to Donald Trump, there is "a resurgence of the communist menace" in the United States, including from "newcomers" to the country
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Strike on market deadliest Ukrainian attack on civilians in Tokmak, authorities say
Tokmak administration said this was a deliberate attack, carried out with the full understanding that it would result in the deaths of civilians
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Ukrainian army suffering heavy losses, fact evident during bodies swaps — MFA
The losses suffered by Kiev on the battlefield are enormous, the diplomat stressed
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Putin’s military appearance signals determination to 'finish off neo-Nazi threat' — MFA
Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova drew attention to reports by British politician and journalist Jim Ferguson, who described the Russian leader’s appearance in military uniform at the meeting as an intentional signal
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Iran-US talks to resume in Pakistan on July 11 — TV
According to its sources, the talks will address sanctions against Iran, the unfreezing of its assets, and Tehran’s nuclear program
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Seventy-two drones destroyed in Leningrad Region
No casualties were reported
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Ukraine accumulates only half of necessary gas reserves for winter
The accumulation is hampered by rising prices on the European energy markets and high demand for gas in EU countries
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Moldovan prime minister announces resignation
Alexandru Munteanu said he could no longer carry out his mandate in accordance with his principles and convictions
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Ukraine deliberately targets crowded Tokmak market ahead of weekend — authorities
Five people were killed and 18 others were wounded as a result of the Ukrainian attack on the Tokmak city market
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EU’s transformation, Kiev’s involvement in Nord Stream sabotage: Kremlin’s briefing
The EU is spending enormous sums of money on the militarization of national economies, a reality that Russia takes into account, Dmitry Peskov stressed
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Medvedev calls Bab el-Mandeb Strait Iran’s 'thermonuclear weapon'
Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman added that "by blocking traffic, Iran has, of course, demonstrated its strength
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Lyut brigade held Konstantinovka - General Staff
The enemy assembled a substantial force comprising seven brigades, or a total of 45 battalions
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Novak instructs oil companies to ensure additional fuel supplies to Russian regions
Particular attention was paid to the regional fuel markets of the Irkutsk Region and the Trans-Baikal Region
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Colombian national team reaches round of 16 of FIFA World Cup
The South Americans' next opponent will be the Swiss national team
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Thousands of Iranians rally in Tehran, chanting 'death to America,' 'Khamenei leader'
Thousands of Iranian flags, portraits of Ali Khamenei and current leader Mojtaba Khamenei are flying over the Engelab square
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Medvedev meets with Iranian leadership
A Russian delegation arrived in Tehran for the mourning ceremonies for the late Supreme Leader of Iran Ali Khamenei
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Russian diplomat comments on Ukrainian casualties, new phase of Kiev’s terrorism
The West does everything to shield Kiev from accountability, a stance that only emboldens terrorists, Rodion Miroshnik emphasized
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Sales of new passenger cars, LCVs in Russia gain 27% in June to 118,000 units — AEB
In the first six months of 2026, sales of new passenger cars and light commercial vehicles in Russia increased by 10% compared to the same period in 2025, totaling 600,844 units
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Russian foreign minister outlines what Moscow expects from next UN secretary-general
Both sides "reaffirmed their commitment to the central coordinating role of the UN in world affairs"
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Two people killed in shooting at shopping mall in Michigan — TV
Three people were injured
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US envoys may visit Russia by end of August, but no dates set yet — source
Earlier, The New York Times reported, citing sources, that Witkoff and Kushner are in daily contact with Russian and Ukrainian officials regarding the conflict settlement
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Russian schoolboy only contestant able to crack cryptography problem at Olympiad
He noted that the problem was worth a lot of points
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Russia and US have no ideological differences, should be partners — Russian embassy
According to the Russian embassy, even in worst years of the Cold War Moscow and Washington, realizing their responsibility for world’s peace and security, did find ways to avoid confrontation
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Russian strikes reduce Ukraine's ability to make missiles — chief of general staff
Valery Gerasimov emphasized that the Kiev regime's critical dependence on supplies of components, explosives and fuel from Western countries continues to grow
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Territory of Lugansk People's Republic fully liberated — Putin
Russian President Vladimir Putin also noted that the destruction of the Armed Forces of Ukraine continues on the territory of the Donetsk People's Republic, Zaporozhye and Kherson Regions
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EU Court of Justice allows criminal prosecution for reposting RT videos — judgement
The court ruled that the EU sanctions ban on RT broadcasts "applies also to a website accessible to the public free of charge"
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Polish PM calls on delegation to NATO summit not to pledge funding to Ukraine
Poland is facing great commitments along the entire eastern border of the European Union, Donald Tusk said
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Eurobureaucrats need to recognize link between migration policy, housing crisis — Dmitriev
Thus Kirill Dmitriev commented on the words of the European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen about the need to create an alliance within the European Union to address housing issues
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Russia has no intentions of attacking Europe — Russian ambassador in London
Escalation is possible only on the initiative of the West itself, Andrey Kelin said
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Ebola cases in DR Congo surpass 1,500
The case fatality rate stands at 31.4%
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Medvedev conveys Putin’s condolences over Khamenei’s death to Pezeshkian
Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council, who led the Russian delegation that visited Iran to attend the funeral ceremony for Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, made the remarks while speaking to journalists following the visit
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Medvedev calls US aggression against Iran unprovoked
There was no justification for Washington's attack, Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman said
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Russia develops 'Moon training ground' to train astronauts for lunar missions
Russia’s Federal Medical and Biological Agency is also developing simulators to prepare the astronauts 's sensory and vestibular systems for flight conditions
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Medvedev attends funeral ceremony for Ali Khamenei
The ceremony is taking place at the Imam Khomeini Mosalla, Tehran's largest religious and public complex
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Russian Armed Forces establish control over four settlements in Kharkov Region — top brass
Russian troops also liberated Vasilevka in the Donetsk People’s Republic over the past 24 hours, the ministry noted
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IN BRIEF: Putin's meeting on Konstantinovka liberation, special military operation course
The Russian leader called the capture of this city the key to the liberation of the entire territory of the DPR
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Lavrov congratulates US public on 250th independence anniversary
By building a genuine dialogue, Moscow and Washington are capable of achieving meaningful results and finding effective solutions to the most complex global and regional problems, the Russian foreign minister said
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Medvedev says all sanctions against Russia are illegal
These are measures not provided for by the UN Charter or other international treaties, Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council said
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Russian government permits sales of Euro-3 fuel in Russia until year-end
Several oil processing plants were allowed to produce gasoline with higher maximum permitted sulfur content
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Egyptian national team wins playoff match at FIFA World Cup for first time
The Egyptians defeated the Australian team in a penalty shootout
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Russia proposes to halt shelling of Konstantinovka on July 6 to hand over troops' bodies
The ministry noted that the Ukrainian side should inform the Russian command of its decision via existing intelligence service channels by 12:00 p.m. Moscow time (9:00 a.m. GMT) on July 5, 2026
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Chinese Maritime Police to increase activity in waters east of Taiwan
The patrols are carried out to "protect the legitimate interests, as well as the lives and property of Chinese fishermen, including the Taiwanese compatriots"
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World Cup round of 16 lineup complete
The tournament is being held in the United States, Mexico and Canada
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Finland on list of targets for Russian nuclear weapons — Medvedev
The deputy chairman of the Security Council explained that this happened after Finland lifted its ban on the import of nuclear weapons
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Medvedev says Russia proposed peaceful solutions to issue of Iranian nuclear materials
The pretext for US aggression was "a certain Iranian nuclear program, a subject of long-standing debate," Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman said
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Russia, Belarus need to repel any attacks on Union State’s security — Lavrov
Sergey Lavrov emphasized that Russia is firmly committed to close foreign policy coordination with Belarusian allies
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Japan opts for sanctions against Russia but considers it important to maintain relations
Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara added that Tokyo would continue to promote support for recovery and reconstruction to strengthen Ukraine’s socio-economic system
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INTERVIEW: London has no interest in closer Russia-Europe ties, ambassador says
The British are, in essence, among the architects of the prolonged and deadly confrontation in Ukraine, Andrey Kelin said
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Iran shows journalists UNESCO-listed palace damaged by US, Israeli strike
Staff member of the museum's international department Shadi Jafari told TASS that restoring the palace will take three to five years
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Argentina's national team reaches round of 16 of FIFA World Cup
Lionel Messi scored his 20th goal at the World Championships and consolidated his leadership in the list of the best scorers in the history of the tournament
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Russian Navy must guarantee critical damage to enemy — Maritime Board chief
Nikolay Patrushev highlighted that the foremost objectives of national naval policy include maintaining strategic and regional stability across the global maritime domain
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Air defenses down 188 Ukrainian drones over Russian regions in 12 hours
The drones were downed over the Belgorod, Bryansk, Vladimir, Kaluga, Kursk, Oryol, Ryazan, Smolensk, Tver, Tula, and Moscow regions, as well as Crimea
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US actions against Iran signal erosion of international law — Medvedev
Washington’s aggression was completely unprovoked, Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman noted
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West behind Ukraine terrorist state project now threatening Europe — politician
Kiev has already issued threats to European politicians too, Viktor Medvedchuk recalled
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Those involved in attempt on Simonyan’s life committed six attacks on foreigners
Between September 2022 and July 2023, Mikhail Balashov and at least eleven members of his cell - including minors - were responsible for these six attacks
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Battlegroup West completes destruction of Ukrainian formations in Krasny Liman area
The reinforcement units are carrying out mine clearance and mopping up of the settlement
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Houthis claim missile strikes on Saudi aircraft over Yemen
The Saudi enemy’s warplanes violated the airspace of Yemeni provinces in an attempt to prevent a civilian Iranian plane
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Chinese mobile UAV launch systems changing rules of war — expert
Yue Gang explained that containerized modular weapon systems provide "a distributed, intelligent combat architecture spanning both maritime and land domains"
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Zelensky expected in Moscow as soon as he is ready to make important decisions — Kremlin
Peskov added that Zelensky "can come to Moscow as soon as he is ready to make important and responsible decisions."
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Number of injured in Ukrainian strike on Tokmak market rises to 21
Thirteen people have been hospitalized with injuries of moderate and mild severity
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Ukrainian command ordered holding Konstantinovka seeking to please West — General Staff
The Kiev regime thus attempted to convince Western curators of the alleged ability of Ukrainian troops to stop the advance of the Russian army in this direction
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