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Sarah Brightman to start training for space station journey in January
Sarah Brightman will pay a total of $52 million for her next year’s flight on board of the Russian-made Soyuz spacecraft to the ISS
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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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China warns Tokyo about consequences of Sanae Takaichi's comment about Taiwan
Chinese Deputy Foreign Minister Sun Weidong called the Japanese Prime minister's statements about Taiwan "provocative" and "extremely dangerous"
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Russian sledge hockey team cleared for next year’s world championship
The venue and the participants have not yet been set
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Sending Montenegrin troops to help Ukraine speaks of anti-Russian stance — ambassador
Ambassador Alexander Lukasik emphasized that Moscow continues to advocate for the restoration of normal dialogue
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Lukoil has asked US to extend sanctions waiver on number of operations, Reuters says
Lukoil sent the request to the US Treasury Department as it needs more time to fulfill its existing obligations and to consider proposals for the sale of its assets, according to the agency
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Kiev officially halts peace talks with Moscow — Ukrainian Foreign Ministry
"Since the peace talks ended this year without significant progress, they were halted," Sergey Kislitsa said
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IN BRIEF: What is known about aftermath of overnight drone attack on Russian regions
Several motor vehicles and buildings sustained damage in the Oryol Region, regional Governor Andrey Klychkov said
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Severstal’s 2025 investment program to total about $2.05 bln
CEO of Severstal Management Alexander Shevelev added that the company plans substantial investments in 2025-2026 due to several significant large-scale projects underway
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US aircraft carrier Gerald R. Ford to approach Venezuela in coming days — AP
The arrival of the aircraft carrier marks a significant US military buildup in the region, the agency said
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Medvedev jokingly calls on EU to donate more to corrupt Kiev officials
The main figures in the Ukrainian corruption scandal, which does not yet include Vladimir Zelensky and Andrey Yermak, have already been charged with money laundering
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After liberation of Sinelnikovo, Russia begins fighting for Liman, Kharkov Region — expert
Andrey Marochko noted that artillery is contributing to the advance of the Russian forces in the area
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Kiev loses 1,150 troops along engagement line in past day — Russia’s top brass
Russian forces struck energy and transport infrastructure facilities used to support the Ukrainian army’s operations and troop deployment areas over the past 24 hours, the ministry reported
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Peru invites Russia to South America for rematch after Wednesday draw — football official
Russia’s lone goal on Wednesday came in the 18th minute of the game, when forward and team captain Alexander Golovin, who also plays for Monaco football club, put one in the back of the net
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Guterres' special representative in Cyprus notes Russia’s key role in UN Security Council
Khassim Diagne also noted that the head of the Russian diplomatic mission in Cyprus Murat Zyazikov has a long-standing relationship with UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres
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Russia's international reserves fall by $6 bln over week to $719.8 bln
As of October 31, the reserves stood at $725.8 bln
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Russia establishes Unmanned Systems Forces
The structure of this new branch of the armed forces has been determined, the head of the Unmanned Systems Forces has been appointed, military administration units have been created at all levels
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Vucic says discussed peace in Ukraine with Macron
Serbian President emphasized that he had not talked about any weapons with his French counterpart
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Most Kharkov residents waiting for Russian army to liberate them — official
Simultaneously, a segment of the population also awaits the Russian army's arrival but lacks access to objective information regarding the progress of the special military operation
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Car ownership period growing in Russia — statistics
The increase of the car ownership period is a bad trend for the market and for the car insurance segment, Sergey Udalov noted
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Russia sees prospects of port connections with Oman in North - South project — Deputy PM
Marat Khusnullin noted beneficial geographic location of Oman
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Belgians no longer believe in ‘Russian threat’ of unidentified drones — DH newspaper
The outlet cites popular social media opinions suggesting that the UAV reports are fabricated to make Belgians believe that "Russia is to blame"
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Russia nears Andreyevka, complicating situation for Ukraine near Gulyaipole — expert
Russian servicemen "are really heroically and very rapidly advancing in this direction," military expert Andrey Marochko said
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Russian watchdog labels political scientist, late telecom mogul’s son as terrorists
Russia’s Justice Ministry included Shulman in its list of foreign agents on April 15, 2022
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Lavrov baffled at Britain's lack of shame over MiG-31 hijacking plot
The Russian foreign minister said that he does not know how the British will wash themselves clean of it
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Pentagon declines to comment on report on preparations to attack Venezuela
The White House press office did not respond to a similar request
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Man wounded as UAV fragments damage house
A man was injured, he was hospitalized and is receiving necessary medical care
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Press review: Russia’s FSB foils Ukraine-UK jet hijack plot as US eases Syria sanctions
Top stories from the Russian press on Wednesday, November 12th
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Britain stops sharing intelligence with US on recommendation of attorney general — Times
According to the newspaper, Attorney General for England and Wales Richard Hermer fears an international lawsuit against the UK over its involvement in the US strikes on ships in the Caribbean
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Russia to 'respond in kind' if US conducts nuclear tests — Kremlin
Earlier, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio did not explicitly confirm whether the US intends to resume full-scale nuclear tests
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EU to face difficulties in substituting LNG from Yamal plant — Novatek
Alexander Nazarov pointed to key competitive advantages of Russian products
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Iran slams G7’s call for resumption of cooperation with IAEA as hypocrisy
"The United States is the main reason behind the current situation as it illegally and unilaterally withdrew from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action in 2018 and carried out an armed attack on Iran’s peaceful nuclear facilities," Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmail Baghaei said
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US State Department scrubs bit of Cold War history
"The Department was not required to provide public notice," the newspaper quoted a State Department spokesperson as saying
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Trump plans to attend World Economic Forum in Davos next year — agency
According to the news agency, the move signals warming US-Swiss relations as the nations close in on a trade deal
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Kalashnikov to present 9 mm PPK-20 submachine gun at Dubai international exhibition
Kalashnikov engineers improved the quality of the PPK-20 gun by enhancing some of its tactical, technical, and ergonomic characteristics, the concern's press service said
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German party leader calls for detente in relations with Russia
According to Tino Chrupalla, co-chair of Alternative for Germany party, Moscow and Berlin must reach out to each other to prevent a war, a major war, in Europe
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Independent agreements with Ukraine are meaningless — envoy
Rodion Miroshnik stressed that Ukraine is now fulfilling the will of the EU and some European states that are "sponsors and masters of the Kiev regime"
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Russian forces eliminate some 10 mercenaries hiding in building near Kupyansk
Ukrainian militants organized a temporary base for one of the Ukrainian army units in an administrative building in the settlement of Grushevka
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Over 60 civilians evacuated from Kupyansk area amid fighting — Russian official
Vitaly Ganchev added that people were being evacuated to the areas of the Kharkov Region far from the frontline
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BBC apologizes to Trump, but rejects compensation claims — statement
The BBC was at the center of a scandal over a Panorama program aired last October
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North Korean foreign minister calls G7 appeal for denuclearization hostile machinations
Choe Son Hui called on the international community to pay attention to the threat to peace and security from the Group of Seven, which she called a "nuclear alliance"
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Members of Mindich’s group will turn Zelensky in — ex-Ukrainian PM
Nikolay Azarov also described Vladimir Zelensky’s statements about supposedly supporting the investigation as an attempt to save face
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Israel receives another coffin containing hostage remains — prime minister’s office
The military will soon deliver the coffin to Israel, where an identification procedure will be conducted, the office added
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Israel seeks to conclude 20-year military aid agreement with US — media
According to the outlet, reaching a new deal will now be more difficult due to growing dissatisfaction with Israel, including within the MAGA movement
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US readies large-scale exemptions from duties to curb rising food prices — NYT
According to the newspaper, tariffs may be lifted from food imported from the countries that have not yet signed trade agreements with Washington
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Over 460,000 fraudulent transactions carried out in Russia in Q3
Overall, banks repelled 28.5 mln attempts to carry out fraudulent operations between July and September
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Russian forces tighten encirclement around Ukrainian group in Kupyansk — administration
Vitaly Ganchev clarified that there is no help coming for the surrounded soldiers
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Civilian injuries in Kharkov reach 20-30 per month due to Ukrainian attacks — official
Vitaly Ganchev said that amid advances by the Russian Armed Forces, Ukrainian troops have intensified their shelling
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Press review: Kiev halts Moscow dialogue to hide scandals as Russian, Kazakh leaders meet
Top stories From the Russian press on Thursday, November 13th
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'Azov' squad flees positions, abandoning wounded soldiers — security forces
According to the source, this situation shows that the brigade has been dubbed the "running team"
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Ukraine threatens to 'bury' own soldiers if they refuse to fight in Kupyansk
Vitaly Ganchev emphasized that former Ukrainian soldiers who had already surrendered to Russian forces spoke of such threats from their own commanders
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Israel identifies remains of another hostage returned from Gaza — PM’s office
Israeli soldiers in the Gaza Strip received a coffin with the remains on November 13
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Vance ready to discuss his candidacy for president after midterm elections
US Vice President also stressed that the American people elected him to do a job right now, and his job is to do it
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Russian businesses should ‘pivot’ away from West amid sanctions, tariffs — Kneissl
"It's a good option to consider a pivot to the Southeast and South, because the West has been losing its role quite significantly lately," the former Austrian foreign minister noted
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Russian troops upend Ukrainian command, logistics near Volchansk, Kupyansk — official
The battlegroups North and West are conducting active offensive operations in the Kharkov direction
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Russia-US summit necessary, but requires preliminary preparation — diplomatic source
As a Russian diplomatic source noted, the Russian side "carefully reviewed and analyzed" US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's interview following the meeting of foreign ministers of the G7 countries
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Alliance against migration, for peace in Ukraine taking shape in Europe — Szijjarto
Bulgaria is a key member of the allience, the Hungarian foreign minister said
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Italian newspaper censures both scope, content of Lavrov’s interview — Russian diplomat
"It is obvious that the real reasons why the newspaper refused to publish the material are political," Maria Zakharova noted
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Pentagon says starts operation to combat drug cartels
It will be led by the Southern Command of the US army and as well as a joint force specially created for this operation, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said
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Purpose of assassination attempt on top cleric to provoke NATO into conflict with Russia
Mikhail Sheremet alleges that British curators are behind the Ukrainian special services
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Lavrov’s remarks on summit in Budapest, relations with Europe, truth about Ukraine
The Italian newspaper interviewed the Russian foreign minister, refusing to publish the content later
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With liberation of Danilovka, Russia cuts key logistical route of Ukrainian army — expert
Russia liberated Danilovka on November 13
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Pentagon presents Trump with options for potential operations in Venezuela — TV
However, no final decision has been made, CBS noted
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Russia to proceed with special military op since Ukraine stopped negotiations — Kremlin
Dmitry Peskov also reiterated that Russia is still open to settle the Ukrainian conflict by political and diplomatic means
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Russian troops liberate two communities in Ukraine operation over past day — top brass
The Ukrainian army lost roughly 1,330 troops in battles with Russian forces in all the frontline areas over the past 24 hours
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Russia takes note of EU’s aggressive attitude towards Black Sea region — MFA
Russia and Turkey reaffirmed their commitment to the principle of sovereign identity and responsibility of the coastal countries for this geographical space
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Russian companies may take part in renewables, hydropower projects in Malaysia
Cooperation in the sphere of standardization and conformity assessment of oil and gas equipment was also indicated as promising
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US crude oil inventories rise by 6.4 mln barrels over week
The US Department of Energy clarified that the current level of inventories is 4% below the five-year average for this time of year
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VTB expects silver price hike by 22% — analyst
Silver volatility is higher than gold indicators and its price already gained 10% over the last month, Alexey Kornilov noted
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Everything you need to know about Russia’s Su-35 multirole fighter jet
February 19 marks ten years since a prototype of Russia’s Su-35 fighter jet performed its debut flight
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Rosatom CEO Likhachev, IAEA head Grossi to hold talks in Kaliningrad
Alexey Likhachev and Rafael Grossi plan to discuss safety of the Zaporozhye nuclear power plant in general, and specific joint steps to prevent a nuclear accident
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Retreating Ukrainian troops tried to destroy salt mines in Soledar, says DPR head
According to Denis Pushilin, Ukrainian troops blowed up structures inside salt mines to hamper access to them
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IAEA chief Grossi arrives in Kaliningrad for talks with Rosatom CEO
Alexey Likhachev and Rafael Grossi are scheduled to hold talks in Kaliningrad on November 14 to discuss the situation at the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant
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Russia-US summit in Budapest still feasible — Kremlin aide
Yury Ushakov did not provide any specific dates for such a summit
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No plans to punish Moldovan people for Chisinau’s actions — Russian official
Yevgeny Primakov stressed that "common people should not be punished for the mistakes of their leaders"
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Russian forces engage in street fighting in western Kupyansk — Kharkov administration
Yevgeny Lisnyak specified that the eastern part of Kupyansk, on the left bank of the Oskol River, had been almost completely mopped up of Ukrainian units
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World community’s reaction to US statements on nuclear tests disappointing — envoy
Mikhail Ulyanov noted that this situation was very alarming
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Ukraine will have to return to negotiations but from worse position — Kremlin
The Kiev regime's position is deteriorating day by day, Dmitry Peskov noted
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US already realizes what seizure of Russian assets could mean for West — diplomatic source
"The more widely this understanding takes root in US government circles, the greater the chances of achieving real improvement in the international situation as a whole, and in Russian-American relations in particular," the source emphasized
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Some captured Ukrainian soldiers may volunteer in Russian units — Kharkov administration
The head of the military-civil administration clarified that it is still too early to discuss the participation of recently surrendered prisoners in such units, as they must first undergo screening procedures
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France commissions ASMPA-R missile capable of carrying nuclear charge
The French Defense Ministry said it after a second test launch of this missile from a Rafale fighter jet
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Damascus builds pragmatic relations with Moscow — Syrian foreign minister
Foreign Minister in the transitional Syrian government Asaad al-Shaibani emphasized that Damascus does not want a confrontation with Moscow
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Turkish fire-fighting plane crashes in Croatia, killing pilot — TV
According to CNN Turk, the Croatian authorities have confirmed the crash and the death of the pilot
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Russia to demonstrate new Supercam high-speed recon drone at Dubai Airshow
Russia’s integrated exposition at the Dubai Airshow 2025 will feature the Supercam S350 dual-purpose UAV, the Supercam SX350 vertical takeoff and landing drone and the Supercam X4 rotary-wing drone, the Unmanned Systems Group of Companies said
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Moscow-Berlin ties crater as Germany pursues 'revanchist policy' — Russia’s MFA
According to the ministry, Germany’s claims to leadership cause "rejection and create repulsive historical parallels not only among the Russian general public but also among healthy political forces across Europe"
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Venezuela never turned to Russia for military aid — Lavrov
Russia is ready to fully act within the framework of the obligations that were mutually stipulated in the agreement with Venezuela, the Russian foreign minister noted
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Air defenses down 34 Ukrainian drones over Russian regions, Black Sea
Nine of them were destroyed over the Belgorod Region
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Uralvagonzavod delivers Solntsepyok systems with new protection to troops — Rostec
According to the press service, the equipment underwent running tests to check the reliability of its mechanisms and instruments before being sent to the troops
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Bank of Russia lowers dollar exchange rate to 80.6 rubles for November 14
The official euro exchange rate was lowered by 49 kopecks to 93.6953 rubles
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Shenzhou-20 crew to return to Earth on Shenzhou-21 spacecraft on November 14 — CMSA
The Office of the Manned Space Flight Program of the People's Republic of China noted that the condition of the crew members is assessed as good
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Russian wine imports down about a third year-to-date — deputy PM
The share of domestic produce started growing in the consumption structure and increased from 58% to 63% since the start of 2025
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Russia concerned over lack of clarity about Japan’s commitment to nuclear-free status
"Naturally, we are keeping an eye," Russian presidential press secretary Dmitry Peskov said
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Swedish SVT, like BBC, edited Trump's speech — newspaper
According to the newspaper, last year SVT used an excerpt from Donald Trump’s speech, which spliced several parts in one of the reports
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NATO number one threat to global peace, says French politician
It is stted that NATO considers the EU as "a registration office of its members"
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Russia penetrates over one km into Ukrainian defenses after capture of Danilovka — expert
Andrey Marochko pointed out that Russian servicemen are now preparing a kind of springboard for the development of success in various directions in this area
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Chinese laboratory works on pills to defy ageing — NYT
Lonvi Biosciences is engaged in developing a drug that is based on the natural compound procyanidin C1 (PCC1), which is contained in grape seed extract, according to the report
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Ukrainian servicemen surrender in Kharkov Region for water — administration
According to head of the Kharkov military-civilian administration Vitaly Ganchev, such cases are constant
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Poland begins erecting second fence on border with Belarus — radio
The barrier will consist of a four-meter-high metal mesh wall topped with barbed wire
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Gold may reach $4,500 per ounce in 2026 — executive
The rise in gold prices is associated with geopolitical instability and maximal purchases of gold to their reserves by central banks of different countries, Maxim Perlin noted
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Russia sees good prospects for cooperation with Oman, Egypt — security chief
There is an active exchange of visits underway, Sergey Shoigu said
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Szijjarto calls for end to Ukraine aid amid corruption scandal
The Hungarian foreign minister also noted that "European citizens' money is flowing into Ukraine unchecked"
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Russian AI market growing by around 30% annually
Chief of the Presidential Directorate for the Development of Information and Communication Technology and Infrastructure Tatiana Matveeva noted that the global AI market has already reached $243 bln in 2025
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