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Crimean collection to remain in Netherlands so far
The information that Ukrainian specialists from Ukraine’s National Historical Museum began dismantling the Scythian gold exhibition was not true
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Elon Musk denies rumors that he uses drugs
The billionaire explained, that he agreed to do 3 years of random drug testing after a puff with Joe Rogan and there were no traces of any narcotics or alcohol
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Australian Navy’s destroyer, helicopter impede Chinese drills in Yellow Sea — top brass
The Australian side "calls black white and lays the blame on someone else" in its comment on the incident, Zhang Xiaogang noted
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FSB declassifies Hitler aide’s testimony how Red Army rescued Allies in Ardennes in 1945
Hitler's former adjutant Otto Guensche was captured during the battle of Berlin in April-May 1945 and, while being kept in custody in an investigative prison in Moscow, presented a firsthand account of what was happening at Hitler's headquarters in the last months of the war
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Indonesian ambassador says Su-35 fighter jets contract remains in force
Indonesian Ambassador to Russia Jose Tavares said that around 30% of weapons in service with his country’s armed forces are Russian-made
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Belarusian president sees aggravating military situation at western, southern borders
"Remarks of war and nuclear strikes can already be heard from certain figures," the Alexander Lukashenko said
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Putin to participate in EAEU summit — his first international event of new term
A traditional friendly dinner for the heads of CIS delegations took place on Tuesday night
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Russia to open embassy in Sierra Leone this year — Lavrov
Diplomatic relations between the two countries were established in January 1962
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Musk's assertions about ancient Martian civilizations could hold true — Roscosmos
Earlier on Tuesday, Elon Musk spoke at a conference in Los Angeles, during which he suggested that humanity could find evidence of ancient civilizations existing on Mars
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IMF warns against violations related to use of Russian assets for helping Ukraine
Deputy managing director of the International Monetary Fund Gita Gopinath said that rebuilding mutual trust among countries requires a lot of time and effort and called for preserving "some of the enormous gains from economic integration"
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Ukrainian army leaving positions near Avdeyevka over Russia’s incessant gunfire — POW
The escape gives only a few a chance to survive as frequently incessant Russian artillery accurate strikes rule out this option for Ukrainian troops, Yury Yurechko noted
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Some countries reevaluating reliance on dollar over national security concerns — IMF
Meanwhile, "despite increased geopolitical risks, the latest data show that the US dollar remains dominant," Gita Gopinath noted
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Detention of US soldier in Russia’s Vladivostok has no relation to espionage — diplomats
Russian Foreign Ministry’s mission in Vladivostok that "not following the case of the US citizen closely"
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Ukraine loses several hundred servicemen near DPR’s Novopokrovskoye due to lack of defense
It is noted that any Ukrainian activity on this section of the front is immediately suppressed by Russia’s precise and coordinated actions
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French tired of supporting Ukraine — war correspondent
Christelle Nahan noted that people were tired of the fact that there was not enough money for the development of infrastructure, hospitals and schools, for pensions and benefits for children
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Belarus to respond instantly to any military aggression, says Lukashenko
Alexander Lukashenko stressed that Belarus would not draw any lines
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Russian troops liberate two communities in Ukraine operation over past day — top brass
Russian air defense forces shot down a Ukrainian Su-27 fighter jet and 23 unmanned aerial vehicles over the past day
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Putin may propose candidate for prime minister as early as today — spokesman
Dmitry Peskov recalled that after the inauguration, the Russian government resigned and the members of the Cabinet continued to work in the status of acting ministers
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US begins Astral Knight 2024 exercise in Europe involving 5,000 troops — Pentagon
The purpose of the exercise is to strengthen collective air and missile defense in Europe
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Ten powerful solar flares erupt from Sun over past day
Some of those flares disrupted radio communications on the short wave
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EU to agree 14th package of anti-Russia sanctions by July — EUobserver
Moreover, the new package of sanctions proposes an EU27-wide prohibition on Russian funding for "European political parties and European political foundations", "non-governmental organizations", and "media service providers", EUobserver said
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Kremlin sees Ukrainian petition for deployment of NATO troops as dangerous provocation
The petition to invite foreign troops to Ukraine was posted on the Ukrainian president’s website on Tuesday
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Arms supplies to Kiev unlikely to drastically change situation on battlefield — US expert
In Peter Kuznick opinion, despite Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky's assertions, "Ukraine is not going to drive every Russian soldier from the country"
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Authorities of two Ukrainian regions report damage to critical infrastructure
In turn, head of the Kiev-backed regional administration of Zaporozhye, Ivan Fedorov, reported "some damage" in the area, also without details
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Euroclear fighting over 100 lawsuits in Russian courts against investors demanding refund
According to Euroclear's new chief executive Valerie Urbain, the likelihood that the depository will win these cases is quite low
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Pashinyan arrives in Moscow for summit, meeting with Putin
Nikol Pashinyan will chair the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council summit and then meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin
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Emergency Ministry employee detained in Kherson Region over collaboration with Ukraine
According to the investigators, he kept improvised explosive devices for sabotage operation
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Ukrainian shelling leaves female civilian wounded in Gorlovka, mayor says
In addition, two of the city’s neighborhoods lost power
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Russia hammers Ukrainian energy, military sites in retaliatory strike — top brass
The Ukrainian army’s losses in the Kupyansk direction over the past 24 hours amounted to 55 personnel and two 122mm D-30 howitzers, it specified
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Southern neighbors of US to regain stolen lands — Russian Security Council’s secretary
Nikolay Patrushev speculates that country may split into the North and the South again to get back to its original shape
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Hamburg branch of AfG seeks to expel party member over trip to Russia as election observer
Olga Petersen had earlier been kicked out AfG’s parliamentary group
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Russian embassy slams ‘unacceptable’ Berlin’s decision to ban Russian flag on May 8-9
"We consider the bans discriminatory and contrary to the spirit of post-war historical reconciliation of the peoples of Russia and Germany," the Russian diplomats pointed out
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Russian forces destroy Ukrainian missile solid propellant workshop over past day
Russian troops gained better positions in the south Donetsk area over the past day, the ministry reported
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Belarusian president arrives in Moscow on working visit
Alexander Lukashenko will also attend the military parade in honor of the 79th anniversary of the Victory in World War II on Red Square on the morning of May 9 alongside other invited leaders
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Expert on inaugural speech: Putin proposes equal dialogue, West will hear these signals
It is stressed that Vladimir Putin proposes a certain general model, a certain general solution to the security system
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UN chief to send letter to Putin in connection with inauguration — spokesman
"A letter will be sent by the secretary general as he does whenever new head of state is inaugurated or reinaugurated," Stephane Dujarric said
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Russian government resigns
The cabinet will continue to carry out its duties until a new government is appointed
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IN BRIEF: Unity, care for people, country-civilization: Putin’s inaugural speech
The atmosphere in society has changed, now "reliability, mutual responsibility, sincerity, decency, nobility and courage" are highly valued, the Russian leader stressed
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French military already present in Donbass — French journalist
Christelle Neant said that the Ukrainian armed forces is drafting people with no military experience as part of its mobilization campaign and sends them to the frontline after "just two or three weeks of training"
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Russia may strike Britain's military facilities if London's threats materialize — MFA
Maria Zakharova described British Foreign Secretary David Cameron’s remark that London considered it legitimate for the Kiev regime to use British weapons for strikes on Russian territory as "something absolutely insane"
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Pashinyan leaves for Moscow to attend summit, meet with Putin
The summit of the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council, the highest body of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), will be held in Moscow on May 8
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China congratulates Putin on assuming post of Russian president — diplomat
Vladimir Putin has been inaugurated as Russian president for the fifth time
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Russian diplomat accuses EU spokesman of 'inciting terrorism' with Crimean Bridge remarks
According to Maria Zakharova, it is shocking that the statement was made by a European official who "in general speaks on behalf of the entire European Union"
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Belgium explains absence of ambassador at Russian president’s inauguration ceremony
The European Parliament adopted a resolution at a plenary session in Strasbourg on April 25 alleging that the recent presidential election in Russia was undemocratic
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China supports Serbia in defending its sovereignty on Kosovo issue — Xi
Xi Jinping is on a state visit to Serbia on May 7-8
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Russian space agency still in talks on launching two Luna-27 mission spacecraft
"The plans are the same - we are planning to launch," Roscosmos Director General Yury Borisov told
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Double standards with regard to Russia make US look pathetic — experts
As the conflict in Ukraine continues, "the global situation grows more dangerous by the day," Peter Kuznick said
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Press review: Russia flexes nuclear muscle and Israel signals imminent offensive in Gaza
Top stories from the Russian press on Tuesday, May 7th
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Russia hands over last RD-180 rocket engines to US under existing deal
The United States has received 122 RD-180 rocket engines over more than 20 years of cooperation
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Kiev troops presumably used ATACMS missiles to strike Lugansk — politician
"Missiles hit an oil storage facility within city limits," Vladimir Rogov said
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France not at war with Russia — Macron
"We are also not seeking a change of power in Russia," the French leader underscored
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Russia puts former Ukrainian lawmaker on wanted list
His entry in the database says the man is wanted "on criminal charges"
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FACTBOX: Russian President Vladimir Putin’s biography
Since June 12, 2013, Putin has been the leader of the non-governmental movement All-Russia People’s Front, created at his initiative as a coalition of social and political forces
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Putin will now use restyled Aurus car — Kremlin
Putin made the first trip on the Aurus exactly six years ago, on May 7, 2018, when he also departed to the inauguration
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Aerospace Forces receive new Su-35S fighters
Su-35S have passed ground and flight trials and flew from Komsomolsk-on-Amur to the deployment airfield
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Russia praises Xi Jinping’s idea about peaceful summit on Ukraine
Maria Zakharova pointed out that Beijing adheres to a balanced position in the context of the events unfolding in Ukraine, "perfectly understands both historical and geopolitical reasons for the conflict"
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Medvedev gives warning amid talk of deploying Western troops to Ukraine
According to the politician, the cause of the discussion on dispatching Western troops to Ukraine, launched by French President Emmanuel Macron, is a "shameless calculation for political bonus points"
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Putin’s inauguration kicks off in Kremlin
The main event will be held at the Grand Kremlin Palace but parts of it will take place outside at Cathedral Square where the Kremlin Presidential Regiment will march following the ceremony
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Five workers wounded during Ukrainian strike on oil storage facility in Lugansk
Leonid Pasechnik also said the strike "damaged power lines, disrupting electricity supplies to nearby houses"
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US envoy leaves Russia for certain amount of time — senior Russian diplomat
"The Foreign Ministry was told about this some time before the issue with inviting ambassadors to the inauguration ceremony of the Russian president was resolved," Sergey Ryabkov said
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Russia to become technologically independent in key areas — decree
The head of state set the task to increase the level of the gross added value in real terms and the production index in the processing segment of the industry by at least 40% by 2030, compared to the level in 2022
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US sees no signs indicating Russia’s plans to use nuclear weapons — Pentagon
Department of Defense spokesperson Sabrina Singh said that the United States views the decision to hold a military exercise of this kind as "deeply irresponsible"
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Aurus Merlon electric motorcycle available for pre-order — acting Deputy PM
The Aurus Merlon made its public debut at the inauguration of the Russian President
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Ukraine approves bill on drafting convicts for military service
279 parliament members had voted in favor of the document
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Thai king congratulates Putin on taking office as Russian president
"This yet another presidential term is a fact illustrating the people’s boundless confidence in your leadership," Maha Vajiralongkorn said
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Appeal for Western troops posted on Ukrainian president’s website
A petition needs to be signed by at least 25,000 people to be referred to the president for consideration
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Forecasts show Russia may overtake Japan in terms of GDP growth by 2030
Andrey Belousov opined that the Russian Central Bank’s key rate would remain at a high level so far, declining to 6-7% by 2027
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Aleksandar Vucic greets Chinese leader at Belgrade Airport
The ceremony on the occasion of the visit of the 400-strong Chinese delegation will take place at Palata Srbije
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Putin wants number of foreign students in Russia to rise to 500,000 by 2030
According to the Russian Education and Science Ministry, more than 355,000 foreigners are currently studying in Russian universities
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Inquiry against German Air Force chief over leaked conversation closed
"In particular, there was no evidence of deliberate actions on behalf of the above-mentioned individual," Business Insider wrote
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Kiev meddling in Russia’s domestic affairs by calling Putin’s presidency illegitimate
"It was another blatant attempt to interfere in the internal affairs of our country and it was definitely orchestrated by the West with the use of the Kiev regime as its tool," Maria Zakharova noted
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Dutch MEP congratulates Putin on his inauguration
"Congratulations president Putin and congratulations people of Russia with your president," Marcel de Graaff from the Dutch party Forum for Democracy said
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Russian lawmaker sees 'scare effect' in West as Russia prepares for nuclear drills
Vladimir Chizhov insisted that the drills do not mean "the Russian side is ready or intends to use these weapons immediately"
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Xi Jinping arrives in Serbia on his first visit in eight years
Chinese President began his visit on the day marking the anniversary of the bombing of the Chinese embassy in Belgrade by NATO aircraft
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Press review: Vladimir Putin sworn in for fifth term and EU, Ukraine talk arms deal
Top stories from the Russian press on Wednesday, May 8th
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West should engage in dialogue with Russia — US expert
In Peter Kuznick opinion, the world is on the verge of a most serious conflict while "NATO is conducting massive war games"
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French troops to become target for Moscow forces if deployed to Ukraine — Russian MFA
According to Maria Zakharova, French President Emmanuel Macron’s bellicose rhetoric "is being rejected not only by many European Union and NATO allies," but also - most importantly - "by the vast majority of French citizens"
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NATO wants 'hot war' with Russia which may destroy US, Carlson says
According to the journalist, everything that Washington does shows that it wants this war
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Senior Russian diplomat, Libyan general discuss ensuring Libya’s sovereignty
"During a thorough exchange of views on the settlement of the military-political crisis in Libya, the focus was on the task of uniting all patriotic political and religious forces in the interests of ensuring the unity, territorial integrity and sovereignty of the Libyan state," the ministry said
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Ukrainian companies report damage to energy facilities
Meanwhile, the Ukrenergo company reported that explosions had damaged an energy facility in central Ukraine
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Israeli operation in Rafah undermines mediation efforts — Hamas
Political Bureau member Osama Hamdan warned Israel that its "invasion of Rafah won’t be an easy walk"
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Macron’s aggressive rhetoric baffles even his allies — diplomat
"Very often France’s allies from the UK and Germany, as we understand, try to get clarifications as to what the French leadership means, without getting a direct answer," Maria Zakharova pointed out
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Russia to join ranks of top four global economies — presidential decree
The government is tasked to present eleven new National Projects by September 1 of this year
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Putin signs decree setting Russia’s development goals for 2030
The decree is titled On the National Development Goals of the Russian Federation until 2030 and for a Longer Term until 2036
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Germany’s recalling ambassador to Russia another unfriendly step, diplomat says
According to Maria Zakharova, Berlin’s accusations of Moscow in the alleged ongoing cyberattacks were made in the "highly likely" style
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Putin says Russia had to use force to defend people in Donbass as peaceful means failed
"A little later it became clear that we were simply being led around by the nose, and we had to take extraordinary measures to protect these people with military force," the Russian leader said
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Presence of French-speaking mercenaries identified in 20 cases in Zaporozhye — politician
Ethnic Poles and Georgians account for the largest groups of mercenaries in the Ukrainian army
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US accuses Russian Khoroshev of creating LockBit cyber-crime gang — Department of State
The Department of State has announced a $10 mln reward for information "leading to the arrest and/or conviction of Russian national Dmitry Yuryevich Khoroshev"
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Kiev forces view journalists wearing 'press' vests as primary target — war reporter
Christelle Neant recommended using small "press" labels in order to help Russian troops identify media workers
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Cuban president hails Putin’s taking presidential office for another term
"March election demonstrated a record-breaking voter turnout," Miguel Diaz-Canel said
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West plotted aggression against Russia on eve of special military operation — top brass
"History repeats itself," Chief of the Russian General Staff’s Main Intelligence Department, Deputy Chief of the General Staff, Hero of Russia Admiral Kostyukov said
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Turkish expert says Putin's inauguration speech echoes what he said in Munich years ago
Aydin Sezer recalled that during the Munich Security Conference back in 2007 "Putin said that the unipolar world had no future and a multipolar world order was needed"
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Russian sniper reports elimination of Ukrainian serviceman wearing helmet with SS emblem
He specified that his group took the helmet as proof of the elimination
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Russian troops liberate two communities in Ukraine operation over past day
Battlegroup Center units fully liberated the settlement of Novokalinovo in the Donetsk People’s Republic and battlegroup West units fully liberated the settlement of Kislovka in the Kharkov Region
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Macron denies death of French troops in Ukraine out of fear of protests — SVR head
According to Sergey Naryshkin, the French Army is "visibly concerned" over the growing number of French citizens killed in Ukraine
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Russia to develop cooperation with North Korea in all possible areas — Kremlin
US State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller said earlier that the US together with its partners would continue imposing sanctions for allegedly assisting weapons and petroleum products supplies between Russia and North Korea
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Russia wants no country to interfere in its election process — Kremlin spokesman
"We elect out parliament. We elect our president. We vote for the president or don’t want to vote for the president. And we insist that we have the right to do it the way we want to do it," Dmitry Peskov emphasized
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Attack on Soviet Union was OUN’s aim from outset — declassified archives
One of the memos, classified as "Top secret," dated February 1948, contains information concerning the creation of the OUN even before the Great Patriotic War - during the period from 1929 to 1941
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US intensifying efforts to find replacement for Zelensky — SVR
It is reported that all those politicians may be sought-after were the situation on the front line to deteriorate sharply or if the need arises to replace Zelensky as soon as possible
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Rally organizers plotting riots involving volunteers from Ukraine — Georgian intel agency
The State Security Service claimed that foreign instructors were training protesters to stage provocations against police and create chaos in the country
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US trying to destabilize situation in India ahead of general election — Russian diplomat
The general election being held in the country from April to June will be the largest voting ever taking place in the world with 968 million registered voters, 14 million election commission employees, and 1.2 million polling booths
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Belarus won’t succumb to provocations or go to war with anyone — president
The Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko doubts that any serious political force in Western Europe wants a military conflict
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