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Launch of Proton-M carrier rocket with Luch satellite likely to be delayed
“I forecast that Proton rockets will not be launched this month,” an official says
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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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Russian, Iranian diplomats discuss US-Iran memorandum
The discussions focused on the "prospects for the implementation of the memorandum of understanding between Iran and the United States on ending the armed conflict in the Middle East"
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Armenian PM Pashinyan’s party receives constitutional majority in parliament
Thus, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s ruling party not only gains the right to form the government on its own, but also secures the three-fifths majority required to pass constitutional laws
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Now that deal with Iran is done, US to focus on Ukraine — Trump
The US president confirmed plans to discuss the Ukrainian peace process at a joint news conference with French President Emmanuel Macron on the sidelines of the G7 summit
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INTERVIEW: EU seeking to 'bring NATO into Ukraine' — Russian senator
The United Kingdom, France, and Germany are pushing to have NATO troops deployed to Ukraine, Alexey Pushkov, chairman of the information policy commission of Russia’s Federation Council, or upper house of parliament, said
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Russian forces crush larger part of Ukrainian troops in Konstantinovka, Krasny Liman
Military expert Andrey Marochko said the Ukrainian defenses collapsed in some frontline sectors
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Trump says doesn’t anticipate using military force against Iran again
The US president expressed hope that Washington and Tehran are going to "get along"
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Investigative Committee opens case on Ukraine's terrorist attack on Kerch Peninsula
The reason was a large-scale attack by Ukrainian armed groups on civilian infrastructure facilities
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Russia’s Iran tactics at UN helps prevent talks from collapsing — MFA
According to Kirill Logvinov, director of the Russian Foreign Ministry’s Department of International Organizations, recent reports of an Iran-US deal on peace agreements confirm that Russia’s approach is correct
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Russia talks with UN about Ukraine bias, but no one listens — MFA
Kirill Logvinov emphasized that that in recent years cooperation with senior UN officials has been difficult due to a "systemic inability of the Secretariat to act objectively and impartially in the context of the Ukraine crisis"
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IN BRIEF: What we know about series of quakes off Sevastopol
As many as seven earthquakes continued off Sevastopol for four hours
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Strikes on Iran's nuclear sites violate international law — Belarusian president
Alexander Lukashenko also noted that Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian was expected to attend the meeting for the first time as a representative of an EAEU observer state
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Ukrainian forces' attacks on Energodar particularly sophisticated — Rosatom CEO
Alexey Likhachev said the enemy targeted the transport workshop and the city's energy infrastructure
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Russia to open over 300 polling stations abroad during Duma elections
Central Election Commission Chair Ella Pamfilova said the commission will likely study the issue of voting abroad additionally
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Chinese cars are now better than German and Japanese ones — Russian Public Chamber
Deputy Secretary of the Russian Public Chamber Alexander Galushka noted that China is "deliberately focusing on the technological development of its economy"
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Russia would support decision to award Nobel Peace Prize to Trump — Kremlin aide
At the same time, Yuri Ushakov said he was surprised at what he called the stupidity of Ukraine’s Vladimir Zelensky "who could lobby a Nobel Prize for Trump" if the US leader supplies Tomahawk missiles to Kiev
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Supersonic maritime strike bomber crashlands in Murmansk Region, says source
Two of four crew members have reportedly survived
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Russian AI algorithm to protect vessels in Arctic storms — scientists
The neural network is particularly good at predicting movement of squall winds and wave heights in the Barents Sea
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Fico says he will not miss opportunity to engage in dialogue with Russian president
The Slovak prime minister explained that the country "should be interested" in friendly and mutually beneficial relations with those who treat it in the same way
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US-Iran deal: statements from parties, international response
US President Donald Trump said the signing of the agreement with the Islamic Republic will take place on June 19
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Turkey satisfied with implementation of Turkish Stream and Akkuyu plant project
The Akkuyu project, estimated at $20 billion, implies the construction and operation of Turkey's first nuclear power plant
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By militarizing their economies, EU nations try to mitigate crisis — senator
To that end, Europeans have designated Russia as their "enemy at the gates," Alexey Pushkov said
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Tucker Carlson says will not support Republican Party
US journalist stressed that the Republican Party puts the interests of a foreign country above those of its own citizens
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Vance convinced that US, Iran found a way to keep Strait of Hormuz open
The US Vice President noted that approximately 15 million barrels of oil had already been transported via the waterway
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US, Iran discuss nuclear file in detail during talks in Switzerland — media
According to the news portal, the parties had productive talks on implementation of the MOU and how to "make sure everyone is on the same page"
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What to know about Zelensky losing Order of White Eagle, threats to Polish leader
Polish President Karol Nawrocki stripped Vladimir Zelensky of Poland’s highest state award, the Order of the White Eagle
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Messi becomes leading goalscorer in World Cup history
The Argentinian player netted his 17th ball in a a FIFA World Cup match, breaking his joint record with Germany's Miroslav Klose
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Russian troops envelop Konstantinovka from all sides after liberating Artyoma — expert
Andrey Marochko said that the liberation of the settlement of Artyoma is a strategic success of the Russian Armed Forces
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13 dead, 66 injured: consequences of explosion at plant in Qatar
According to the ministry, no leaks of hazardous substances occurred
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Starmer's resignation will not change Britain's position on Ukraine — senior legislator
According to Leonid Slutsky, British citizens are weary of the consequences of "Anglo-Saxon hegemonic ambitions," citing the "migration crisis and the general decline in living standards due to endless financial injections into the proxy war in Ukraine"
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Oil prices to entrench in $75-80 per barrel range in next 2 months — expert
Alexey Belogoryev said that attempts to break through the $75 mark down are possible but it will be difficult to gain a foothold below
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More than $5.9 billion to be invested in spaceports development by 2025 — Russian PM
Russia’s federal space program in 2017-2025 will exceed $5.9 billion
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Sanctions particularly harmful amid pandemic, says German lawmaker
Chairman of the German Bundestag Committee on Economic Affairs and Energy Klaus Ernst said that everyone needs to boost global cooperation so that every country can effectively combat the coronavirus
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Reclamation of remaining fuel after leakage near Norilsk to start in late July — expert
Areas affected by spill look much better this year, field operations director of the Great Norilsk Expedition 2021 Nikolai Yurkevich pointed out
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Putin congratulates Maduro on being re-elected President of Venezuela
Venezuela’s incumbent President Nicolas Maduro won the country's presidential election on Sunday, President of the National Electoral Council of Venezuela Elvis Amoroso said
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Russian senate speaker emphasizes importance of security guarantees treaty with Belarus
Valentina Matviyenko added that a lot of work had been done to prepare and finalize the treaty
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Nearly all troops wounded in shelling in Makeyevka transferred to other Russian regions
The Russian defense ministry earlier reported the death of 89 Russian troops as a result of a shelling attack by Ukrainian troops, who fired six US-made HIMARS rockets at a temporary base on Russian troops in Makeyevka
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Russia’s human rights chief dismisses rumors on coronavirus spread in Moscow
Earlier, some Telegram channels published reports that a patient of Moscow’s infectious disease hospital number one had tested positive for the coronavirus
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Scott Ritter calls evidence of Kiev's attacks on Zaporozhye civilian targets indisputable
Last night, 11 drones struck the Melitopol region, the former US Marine Corps intelligence analyst said
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Macron pledges to pursue joint political course with UK after Starmer resigns
The French president thanked Keir Starmer for supporting the initiative to create the so-called 'coalition of the willing', that provides military assistance to the Kiev government
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Young artists from Sanya present their works at exhibition in Khabarovsk
The exhibition is dedicated to the 15th anniversary of sister-city ties between the two cities
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Kiev’s pilots not allowed to train on European F-16s amid Washington’s skepticism — NYT
Without American consent, the training is likely to be limited to technical lessons and technical language only, the newspaper said
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West's illusions about Russia, Witkoff-Kushner upcoming visit: Lavrov's comment
The Russian foreign minister said he hopes that US Presidential Envoy Steve Witkoff and businessman Jared Kushner will clarify Washington's plans to implement the agreements on Ukraine during their visit to Russia
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One-third of largest Russian airlines’ fleet to consist of locally-produced jets by 2030
The program envisages the investment of at least $1.37 bln in the fixed assets of the aviation sector by 2030
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Trump says not concerned with change of power in Iran
"This is the third group we've dealt with, and this is the most rational group yet," the US president said
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18 civilians, including teenager, injured in Ukraine’s drone attacks on DPR
The attacks also damaged four civilian infrastructure facilities
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Russian troops strike Ukrainian army’s UAV assembly, storage sites over past day
Russia’s Battlegroup West inflicted more than 220 casualties on Ukrainian troops and destroyed two enemy artillery guns in its area of responsibility over the past day, the Defense Ministry reported
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Russia deploys strategic missile systems to field positions in major nuclear drills
The drills involve over 64,000 military personnel, more than 7,800 pieces of armament, military and special equipment
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Russia expects not implementation of Anchorage agreements, but victory — Kremlin
Yury Ushakov noted that those who hope to defeat Russia "are mistaken"
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Zelensky's threats against Belarus, response to Europe’s militarization: what is known
Russian and Belarusian presidents, Vladimir Putin and Alexander Lukashenko plan to meet soon to discuss, among other things, Zelensky's threats
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Aeroflot to launch flights to Tunisia from May 30 — airline
In the near future the company plans to increase the volume of passenger carriage to China
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IN BRIEF: Three civilians injured in Ukrainian attack on Russian city of Voronezh
Manufacturing facilities at a production site were damaged, along with the facades and windows of several apartment buildings, and some cars
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Russian Health Ministry authorizes use of Sputnik V for mass vaccination of people over 60
The expert evaluation had proved the efficacy and safety of the vaccine for senior citizens over 60, Health Minister Mikhail Murashko added
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Russia’s Battlegroup South liberates settlement of Ostrovskogo in DPR — Defense Ministry
"The enemy lost up to 285 troops, two armored combat vehicles, two motor vehicles, a D-30 122 mm howitzer, a US-made M119 105 mm howitzers and five field ammunition depots," the ministry added
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IN BRIEF: Aide Ushakov on trust between Putin and Xi, two countries’ role in world
Yury Ushakov noted that cooperation between Russia and China is strengthening thanks to efforts made by Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping
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Suspension of New START opens door for Russia to ensure its own security — diplomat
On February 21, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced that Russia was suspending its participation in the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START) but is not withdrawing from it
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UKMTO reports shelling attack on tanker off Yemeni coast
The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations Coordination Center said the crew of the assaulting skiff were armed and opened fire on the other vessel with an RPG
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A group of 17 tourists evacuated from a flooded tract in Russia’s Krasnodar region
Rescuers used heavy all-terrain vehicles to transport the tourists to a safe place
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Iran seizes Epaminondas vessel as it was used by US — agency
Tasnim reported that the Liberian-flagged vessel has repeatedly entered US ports over the past six months
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Ukraine loses 9,500 troops, mercenaries in special military op zone in past week — expert
According to Andrey Marochko, the upward casualty trend in the Ukrainian army has persisted for the fifth consecutive week
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Lavrov meets with UN chief candidate Espinosa — Russian Foreign Ministry
Maria Espinosa presented her campaign platform
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Negotiating teams agree to involve Lebanon in conflict resolution efforts
Technical teams will continue consultations on a number of issues throughout the week
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Russian ombudswoman says UN responded to her appeal over Ukraine’s attack on college
According to Yana Lantratova, the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights asked that Russia share available results of the official investigation
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Top Russian lawmaker sends materials on Zelensky regime's terrorist attacks to Bundestag
"You should know that Vladimir Zelensky's neo-Nazi regime is attacking peaceful cities," Vyacheslav Volodin said
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Two civilians killed in Ukraine’s attacks on Kherson Region in past day
Nine others were injured, the region’s governor, Vladimir Saldo, said
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Iran to hit more targets if US attacks Kharg Island — ambassador
Tehran’s Ambassador to Zimbabwe Amir Hossein Hosseini also expressed hope that the conflict would be resolved diplomatically
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Slovak PM backs European Council head in his attempt to establish contacts with Russia
According to Robert Fico, there are several prime ministers who share this view
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IN BRIEF: Air defenses shoot down more than 300 Ukrainian drones over Russian regions
According to Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin, 80 drones heading for Moscow have been downed since midnight
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Kubana organizers to hold musical marathon in Kaliningrad with HIM, D12, Enter Shikari
After Russia’s biggest outdoor rock festival had been forced to leave its venue in Kaliningrad, Kubana’s organizing committee promised to arrange concerts featuring the musicians expected there
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